Best Christmas gift ideas 2022: last minute ideas for anyone on your list

Check out some of the best Christmas gifts for anyone on your list

Best Christmas gifts: T3 gift guide
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Shopping for last-minute Christmas gifts can be a challenge, whether it be finding what's still in stock to just picking out the right present. Sometimes, you need a little inspiration – and guidance – on not only picking out the right Christmas gift for someone, but where to save a little money in the process.

That's where we come in! We've been covering the holiday season extensively over the years and not only are we in the know on what the hottest gifts are, we also know exactly where to find cheap Christmas gifts on sale.

We're all about discovering beautiful things that make life easier here at T3.Whoever you're buying a Christmas gift for this year, we've got a wealth of ideas for every budget.

Read on to see some of the best Christmas gift ideas for friends, family, co-workers, and maybe even yourself!

Best-selling Christmas gifts

You'll find some of the best Christmas gift ideas below, from video games to appliances and so much more. These were (or are) some of the top selling gifts right now across the net, and not only will make whoever receives them happy – they just may save you a little bit of cash in the process.

Christmas gift ideas: Shop by category

Need a bit more help finding the right last minute Christmas gift? Check out some of our top guides to the best toys, games, appliances, clothing, gear, and more below. We've tried and tested hundreds of products over the years, and these guides will point you in the right direction to finding a truly special gift this year.

Best Christmas gifts: toys

Best toys for Christmas

Best toys for Christmas
Need a playful present? These are hottest toys for kids this year, from the creative and educational to pure silly fun.

Best board games for Christmas

Best board games for Christmas
Forget boring old Monopoly… have more fun with the family with these fantastic games, from silly party games to epic strategic battles.

Best Lego sets for Christmas

Best Lego sets for Christmas
Lego is awesome. We've curated the best sets here, from the Lego Star Wars series, to high-tech Lego Technics, Lego Mindstorms, Lego Harry Potter and Lego City.

Best Nerf guns for Christmas

Best Nerf guns for Christmas
Look no further for the perfect Nerf-based Christmas gift for the foam-projectile lover in your live. These glorious Nerf blasters come in all shapes and sizes, from the sublime to the extremely ridiculous – and at all budgets too. 

Best remote control cars for Christmas

Best remote control cars for Christmas
Whether you want off-road, monster-trucking action; rubber-burning, tarmac-chewing supercar madness; or a kid-friendly roadster to whizz around the living room, here are the best RC cars you can buy.

Best Christmas gifts: Home

Best cheap Le Creuset sale deals for Christmas

Best cheap Le Creuset sale deals for Christmas
Everyone loves a Le Creuset pan. Check out these deals to get the premium cookware at a lower than usual price. It's one of the best Christmas gifts you can buy for people who love cooking (or, ahem, yourself). 

Best pod coffee machines

Best pod coffee machines
Coffee pod machines produce consistent results that are notoriously difficult to attain using standard espresso machines and most bean-to-cup models. They're a popular Christmas gift – we've found the best ones in this guide.

Best chef's knives

Best chef's knives
A chef's knife is a jack of all trades and master of several. It's like the AK47 of the kitchen, and can make for a great Christmas present – we've curated the best ones here.

Best vacuum cleaner

Best vacuum cleaner
The best vacuum cleaners are design classics that look great inside your home – and make cleaning a breeze. Just be careful how you present this Christmas gift...

Best mattress

Best mattress
Sure, on paper a mattress may look like an unconventional Christmas present – but never underestimate the gift of an amazing night's sleep. We've found the best mattresses you can buy, for all budgets, and a lot of them have big discounts on them right now.

Best Christmas gifts: Fitness

Best Christmas gifts for runners

Best Christmas gifts for runners
Looking for the best Christmas gift for a runner? We have a few options for you from festive beanies to elite running socks. These are super thoughtful gifts the runner in your life will love.

Best running headphones

Best running headphones
Headphones are a particular good Christmas gift for fitness fanatics. Here you'll find the best headphones for running, the gym, work outs, sports, cross-fit, cycling and fell trekking.

Best Fitbit

Best Fitbit
Fitbit used to be known for its fitness trackers but by now, they offer more than just simple wearables that track steps and calories. A new Fitbit is on top of everyone's Christmas wishlist and given the wide variety of available models, you can pick one that suits every price range. For the best prices, check out the best Fitbit deals guide.

Best running shoes

Best running shoes
Running has become everyone's favourite pastime activity in the last half a year so getting your loved ones a new pair of running trainers is definitely a good idea. Does mum or dad prefer to run in the countryside? Check out the best trail running shoes guide for the perfect kicks for off-road people.

Best running watch

Best running watch
A step up from fitness trackers, running watches – sometimes also called multi-sport smartwatches – can track advanced sport metrics, heart rate and even stress levels accurately. If you are after the best Garmin watch deals, we have those too.

Best workout shoes

Best workout shoes
Gyms might be closed but that shouldn't stop anyone from working out at home. The best workout shoes will provide grip, comfort and stability, a surefire hit this Christmas.

Best Christmas gifts: Tech

Best smartwatches

Best smartwatches
Smartwatches are an ideal Christmas present. Not only are they super-useful throughout the year, they can also help the recipient with any New Year weight loss goals. We've review the best smartwatches for any user here.

Best cameras

Best cameras
Have you got budding photographer in your house? Why not treat them to an upgrade? Because yes, while smartphone cameras are very capable now, they're still no match for a traditional camera. We've reviewed the best mirrorless cameras, best compact cameras, best DSLRs, and even the best instant camera!

Best noise cancelling headphones

Best noise cancelling headphones
Noise cancelling headphones can block out the sounds of planes, trains and colleagues – and have superb sound quality too. They make brilliant Christmas gifts, and we've found the best ones here.

Best true wireless earbuds

Best true wireless earbuds
The choice of Apple Air Pod alternatives is increasing. You'll find the best true wireless buds in the guide above; or the best Airpod deals here, if only Airpods will do this Christmas.


Best laptops

Best laptops
Considering buying a laptop for a Christmas gift? Have a browse through our constantly updated, expertly curated, definitive list of the best laptops for working, gaming, designing, studying or anything else.

Best smartphone

Best smartphone
Kit someone out with a top smartphone this Christmas. Every quality phone worthy of your consideration can be found in our best phone guide.

Best tablet

Best tablet
Tablets remain popular Christmas gifts. Find the best option for friends, family or yourself with our top picks of the best tablets on the market today.

Best gaming headsets

Best gaming headsets
Need a Christmas gift for a gamer? Have a look through the best gaming headsets available for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Best smartwatch for kids

Best smartwatch for kids
Want to encourage your little one to exercise more? A smartwatch designed specifically for children is the answer. These handy little devices not only make fitness fun, with goals and achievements, they also teach children how to tell the time.

Best Nintendo Switch games

Best Nintendo Switch games
From incredible first-party exclusives such as the wonderful RPG magic of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the platforming masterclass that is Super Mario Odyssey , to the quirky and fun Paper Mario – these are the games to buy a Nintendo Switch player.

Best Xbox games

Best Xbox games
if you own an Xbox then this page is your one-stop-shop for all the latest - and the very best - games you can buy, download and play right now!

Best Christmas gifts: Beauty

Best fragrances for men

Best fragrances for men
Is there a better Christmas present for a man than fragrance? We don't think so. We've collected the best smelling colognes, aftershaves, and eau du toilets around.

Best perfume for women

Best perfume for women
Perfume is always well received – especially if it's one of the carefully selected entries in our list. It makes buying  

Best hair dryers

Best hair dryers
Okay, a hair dryer doesn't sound like the most amazing gift ever – but once the person receiving the gift realises how much time a good hairdryer can save they'll be thanking you form the bottom of their heart.

Best hair straighteners

Best hair straighteners
A new set of hair straighteners is an excellent Christmas gift. We've reviewed the very best models around, so you know you're making the right decision. 

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The best Christmas gifts: Shop by retailer

Prefer to browse for Christmas gift ideas yourself? Here's where you'll find the best places to look – and where you'll save the most! Most retailers still have some sort of sale happening throughout the holidays, so don't be shy about shopping!

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Troy Fleming

As Deals Editor for T3.com, Troy is here to help readers do one thing – save money on the products they love. Holding a background in analytics and eCommerce for over 10 years, understanding just how retailers think and perform when it comes to sales is what he understands best. When he isn't scouring the net for deals, Troy is an avid art fan and enjoys painting, music, fitness and of course the great outdoors.