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I’m a Gift Expert. Here Are 20+ Cyber Monday Deals on Presents I Love.

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I’m Jennifer Hunter, the senior editor of Wirecutter’s gifts coverage.

Our team spends all year researching and testing products so we can recommend the best items to give. And the only thing better than finding the perfect present for someone on your list is getting it at a discount.

My colleagues have found tons of charming, gift-worthy Wirecutter picks that we’re excited to give—and several are on sale now. Check some of them out below.

A person wearing the Lunya Washable Silk Pajamas Set, in a beige color, in front of a white background.
Photo: Lunya

Lunya Washable Silk Set — Gift Pick
Lunya deal price: $150; street price: $188

With a more youthful silhouette than some of the picks in our pajamas guide—though all of those are, of course, excellent—this washable silk set makes a practical, sultry gift. (Not an easy feat!) The sporty racerback is flattering on a range of bodies, but we’ve found that the abbreviated crop top is definitely best for those who are comfortable exposing their midriff. The set comes in sizes XS through 2XL and in six elegant colors, though it’s on sale in tan and black.

A rumpl, stowed inside of its travel bag, propped up against a tree in a forest.
Photo: Rozette Rago

Rumpl Down Puffy Blanket (1-Person) — Top Pick
REI deal price: $187; street price: $250

This quilted camping blanket—our pick for puffy blankets—is perfect for getting cozy just about anywhere outdoors. The 100% recycled nylon shell is densely knit yet breathable and quick-drying. And the Original resists stains and is completely machine-washable. It also rolls up, sleeping-bag-style, and comes in a range of great prints.

Read our review of the best puffy blanket.

A Zendure SuperMini 20W.
Photo: Sarah Kobos

Whether it’s traveling in a far-flung locale or just bopping around town, there’s almost nothing as anxiety-inducing as a phone with low battery and no outlet in sight. That’s why the tiny, powerful Zendure SuperMini 20W charger makes such an appealingly universal gift. It’s a former portable power bank pick for its exceptional charging capabilities (it can revive an iPhone about three times on one charge), as well as for its size and shape (about the size of a deck of cards). It also comes in a handful of great colors, like pink, purple, and royal blue.

Read our review of the best gifts for frequent travelers.

A glass of wine on a Graf Lantz Bierfilzl Merino Wool Felt Coaster.
Photo: Graf Lantz

The Graf Lantz Bierfilzl Merino Wool Felt Coasters are a great gift to pick up now, and then wrap up for when you’re running out the door empty-handed. The felt pads are absorbent and durable, but perhaps most importantly they’re beautiful and could work even in your fanciest, fussiest friend’s home. The coasters come in a variety of single-color and prismatic options.

Read our review of the best 12 hostess gifts we love.

A person scooping ice cream with the Zeroll Original Ice Cream Scoop.
Photo: Katie Hausenbauer-Koster

Zeroll 1020 Original Ice Cream Scoop — Our Pick
Amazon deal price: $21; street price: $25

It’s true that most everybody owns an ice cream scoop. But not everybody has the best ice cream scoop, one that’s so renowned it’s in MoMA’s permanent collection. The handle’s core cleverly contains a nontoxic, heat-conducting oil that warms the metal—and thus softens the ice cream—as one scoops. It’s not dishwasher safe, but it’s easy enough to rinse, and looks absolutely enticing peeking out of a grown-ups stocking.

Read our review of the best ice cream scoop.

Nike Air Force 1 Lows, one of our picks for the best white sneakers

In general, we would absolutely not suggest giving a picky TikTok literate teen any kind of fashion item. But Nike Air Force 1’s are so classic and trendy—they’re some of our all time favorite white sneakers—that you actually might be able to sneak these by. White on white is what you’ll most often see in the wild, and it’s probably the safest bet for a gift. Just make sure the teen you love doesn’t own them already. 

Read our review of the best white sneakers.

A green Fly By Jing gift box, with condiments from Fly By Jing on top of it and beside it.
Photo: Marki WIlliams

Fly By Jing By Jing Box — Our Pick
Fly By Jing deal price: $65; street price: $100

Adding mouthwatering heat and intricate flavors to every bite, Fly By Jing’s crowd-pleasing sauces and oils will elevate just about anything you’re eating (instant noodles, anyone?). If your giftee is the type to put hot sauce on everything, they might like this lineup of seven fiery, flavorful spices and condiments, including the company’s beloved signature Sichuan Chili Crisp. Just remember to use the code WIRECUTTER35 at checkout to get the deal.

Read our review of the best gift baskets.

Our pick for best thermos on a budget, the Stanley Adventure To-Go Bottle, in green, in front of a yellow background.
Photo: Marki Williams

Stanley Adventure To-Go Bottle 1.1 QT — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $23; street price: $30

For toting coffee to work or sipping hot chocolate on the sidelines, this sleek Stanley to-go bottle is smaller than our top pick and insulates almost as well at half the price. It's got a subtle outdoorsy look. One downside? It's not dishwasher safe. And it's only on sale in black.

Read our review of the best thermos.

Our pick for best workout headphones on a budget, the JLab Go Air Sport, in black, shown next to their charging case.
Photo: Michael Hession

JLab Go Air Sport Wireless Headphones — Budget Pick
Amazon deal price: $20; street price: $30

This pair, our budget pick for the best workout and running headphones, has surprisingly good sound for the price. The over-ear style ensures stability, and updates writer Gabriella DePinho found that she can wear her glasses comfortably with the headphones, despite the design.

Read our review of the best workout headphones.

A person wearing a gray robe and reading the paper while drinking from a mug.
Photo: Michael Hession

Natori Shangri-La Robe (select colors) — Our Pick
Amazon deal price: $58; street price: $75

The lightweight Natori Shangri-La robe feels cool and soft on the skin, like a luxe T-shirt, and the three-quarter sleeves don’t get in the way, making it the perfect around-the-house robe. (It even has pockets!) The jersey-knit material is flattering on a range of body types, though it does cling and tends to shrink a bit in the wash. This sleek robe is on sale in black and cashmere.

Read our review of the best robes.

A person holding a pile of The Tartan Blanket Co. Recycled Wool Blankets in various colors.
Photo: The Tartan Blanket Co.

The Tartan Blanket Co. Recycled Wool Blanket — Our Pick
The Tartan Blanket Co. deal price: $99; street price: $120

The warmest wool (or wool-blend) blanket we tested in 2022, this Tartan Blanket Co. throw is made of recycled wool, and it comes in dozens of classic tartan patterns. The cozy blanket is tightly woven like a wool coat but thinner, with minimal fuzziness. It’s a perfect gift for the bookworm in your life—one tester called it a “serious throw” that made them feel like they “should be sitting in a leather chair reading a leather volume, with lots of dark wood bookcases” behind them.

Read our review of the best throw blankets.

The Aura Carver digital photo frame, showing a dog sniffing a flower in a field.
Photo: Michael Murtaugh

Aura Carver Mat Digital Photo Frame — Pick Variant
Aura Frames deal price: $139; street price: $180

A digital photo frame is a great gift for grandparents constantly clamoring for photos of their grandbabies. The Aura Carver offers a vivid display that keeps a constant slideshow of photos and videos playing, so your loved one can enjoy different memories and moments throughout the day. “Every time you walk by or glance over, you’re greeted with a memory—delightful, tender, joyous, riotous, or even wistful,” says Wirecutter editor-in-chief Ben Frumin. “A digital photo frame is a wonderfully automated remembrance of things past.” The Carver is easy to set up, and it’s simple to load photos and videos remotely through the free Aura iOS and Android apps. That means you’ll be able to pipe in new images for your family to enjoy, even from afar. Use promo code BESTDEAL at checkout to get the deal from Aura direct.

Read our review of the best digital photo frame.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2, in pink.
Photo: Arriana Vasquez

This ultraportable and compact instant photo printer quickly delivers vibrant, credit-card-sized, film-like prints in minutes. Easy to set up and use with an intuitive app, the Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 is a handy sidekick for any smartphone photographer who likes to keep physical records of their memories. Prints take four to six minutes to fully develop, and they may lack fine detail and clarity—but that nostalgic, grainy look is half the fun.

Read our review of the best instant photo printer.

A person's hand using the ChomChom pet hair remover on a piece of furniture.
Photo: ChomChom

ChomChom Pet Hair Remover — Gift Pick
Amazon deal price: $20; street price: $25

People with pets know all too well how quickly fur can accumulate on every surface in the home. The ChomChom device makes cleaning it all up much easier. Portable, reusable, and easier to maneuver than a vacuum cleaner, this handheld tool removes fur buildup, dirt, and other debris between deep cleans. Fur and hair collects in a chamber, which empties easily with the press of a button. And unlike other lint rollers, the ChomChom will never require a refill.

Read our review of the best gifts for cats.

The box for the Dr. Jart Hydration Lover Rubber sheet mask.
Photo: Dr. Jart

Dr. Jart Hydration Cryo Rubber Mask — Staff Favorite
Dr. Jart deal price: $11; street price: $15

This sheet mask makes a great gift for a skin-care enthusiasts who frequent #skintok. The Dr. Jart Hydration Cryo Rubber Mask stays in place while you wear it—so well, in fact, that one of our testers said it was the only mask they could sip coffee while wearing. And it leaves the skin dewy and refreshed. Plus, who doesn’t like an excuse to pamper themselves?

Read our review of the best sheet masks.

The Glocusent bookmark light clipped to a book.
Photo: Michael Murtaugh

Glocusent Bookmark Style Reading Light — Top Pick
Amazon deal price: $12; street price: $16

This chic, compact reading light is the perfect gift for that special someone who always carries a book with them (in case of unexpected down time) or anyone who needs inspiration to read more at night. The Glocusent bookmark light comes with three light temperatures and five brightness levels, and the top twists so you can adjust where the light hits. It unobtrusively clips to soft- and hardcover books, and it recharges using a USB-A connector. Keep in mind that the deal price is available only in blue, though other colors are also on sale, for a dollar more.

Read our review of the best reading light.

A MoMA Colorplay Backgammon Set.
Photo: MoMa

MoMA Colorplay Backgammon Set — Gift Pick
MoMA Design Store deal price: $103; street price: $123

We recommend this gorgeous game board in our guide to the best housewarming gifts, but it could also be a beautiful present for anyone who travels a lot. (The lightweight board folds up for easy portability.) We like how the set offers a visually modern take on an ancient game; the board is so pretty that it can even be left out on a table as a piece of decor. Our only quibble: The stones are made of beechwood and plastic, so they don’t have the pleasing heft of some other versions. Use code SHOPMOMA for the deal price. Price includes shipping.

Read our review of the best housewarming gifts.

People playing Where Should We Begin – A Game of Stories.
Photo: Esther Perel

Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories — Gift Pick
Amazon deal price: $32; street price: $40

This smartly designed card game (its creator, therapist Esther Perel, is known for her research into romantic partnerships) makes an especially great gift for couples—from the newly engaged to those celebrating golden anniversaries. But due to its conversation-generating concept, it can also be fun to play with friends and strangers as a lively ice-breaker. (Just be sure to first remove the NSFW prompts from the 250-card deck. Look for the cheeky pink triangle on the cards’ bottom-right corner.) It comes with 250 prompts that get players pondering everything from silly memories to serious fears.

Read our review of the best anniversary gifts for any relationship.

A Smoko Tayto Potato Ambient Light.
Photo: Connie Park

Smoko Tayto Potato Ambient Light — Staff Favorite
Urban Outfitters deal price: $16; street price: $24

This rechargeable ambience light would make a charming gift for someone who wants to spruce up their work-from-home space, for a teen with a sense of humor, or for anyone who needs some cheering up. Yes, it’s a potato with a face on it. (Just select store pickup, to avoid the $7 shipping fee.)

Read our review of the best Christmas gifts for everyone on your list.

A person wearing a light blue shirt and a blue ties with a multicolored floral pattern.
Photo: Dazi

Dazi Floral Neck Ties — Gift Pick
Dazi deal price: $28; street price: $32

We recommend Dazi's patterned ties in our guide to the best gifts for boyfriends (that are great for anyone), because the brand offers the widest range of botanical ties we’ve found, and you can purchase by width, either skinny (2.5 inches) or wide (3 inches).  The natty dresser on your list might also like the label's new, quirky-cool holiday patterns.

The Wick Portable LED Candlelight, one of our best housewarming gifts, with someone reading a newspaper in the background.
Photo: Graypants Studio

Wick Portable Table Lamp — Gift Pick
Lumens deal price: $120; street price: $150

Read our review of the best housewarming gifts.

Mater Re-Bar Rope Soap — Gift Pick
Huckberry deal price: $26; street price: $35

What we like: An elegant gift pick in our guide to the best gifts for moms. Soap on a rope to beautify shower time. Made from repurposed soap ends blended with natural oils and butters.

Other things to know: Deal price includes shipping fee.

Read our review of the best gifts for mom.

The Nidra Deep Rest Eye Mask
Photo: Michael Hession

Nidra Deep Rest Eye Mask — Top Pick
Amazon deal price (purple): $14; street price: $20

Read our review of the best sleep mask.

A small structure made of Magna-Tiles of various colors and shapes.
Photo: Michael Hession

Magna-Tiles (100-Piece Set) — Staff Favorite
Amazon deal price: $84; street price: $117

We have Magna-Tiles in our gift guide for four-year-olds but the truth is they’re a great gift for any kid under 12. This satisfying 100-piece set includes a variety of basic shapes; younger kids will use them to make castles and houses. Older ones can move to dinosaurs and pyramids. They’re a lot more versatile than Legos—and less punishing if you step on them, too. 

Read our review of the best learning toys and stem toys we love.

Meet your guide

Jennifer Hunter

Jennifer Hunter is a senior editor covering apparel, accessories, gifts, and beauty, and she was previously editor of Wirecutter’s home-goods coverage. She spent a decade writing and editing for lifestyle brands such as Architectural Digest and Apartment Therapy, which has come in handy for her latest project: restoring her untouched mid-century Los Angeles home.

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