The 63 Best Gifts Under $50

This pad brush, made with the same fabric found in firefighters’ gear, can be plunged in water and wiped over a hot grill, creating steam as you clean. And the heads are replaceable.

This fort-building set allows for endless creative structures—and you don’t have to tear apart the living room.

With the addictively fun and easy-to-use module, you can design Funko Pop toys in your loved ones’ likeness, choosing from options for skin tone, hairstyle, clothing, accessories, and pets.

This affordable, lightweight spatula can be used for many tasks, including turning delicate fried eggs, fish fillets, crepes, and pancakes.

Surprisingly loud for its size, this small speaker has all of the features of the Nest Audio, despite a much lower price.

Inside each of these weathered-looking books is a velvet-lined box for hiding and keeping valuables.

This speaker is small enough to fit in a pocket, yet it still sounds good. It doesn’t really have any bass, though, and the battery life is short.

The Tweedmill factory, in Flintshire county in Wales, specializes in wool blankets and accessories. And it recycles wool for the covers of these charming hot water bottles.

This combination-lock carabiner securely attaches an Apple AirTag to bigger items, such as bikes, luggage, or dog collars.

Handmade in Milan, these whimsical glasses set features colorful fishies (in your choice of green, yellow, or pink) at their center.

This strip light set is affordable and bright, produces accurate colors, has features that others strip lights don’t, and is incredibly simple to set up and use.

Hewn from olive wood in Umbria, Italy, each bowl is one of a kind, with a unique grain pattern and shape, depending on the piece of wood. The medium size is an excellent value, and it’s just right for snacks (nuts, olives, a pile of mortadella) or even pastas and salads.

This extra-roomy mini chopper dices well, and the two convenient drizzle holes aid in frustration-free drizzling. But it falls short in dicing herbs.

These small yet vigorous houseplants arrive in pleasing themed bundles, offering a simple and affordable way to expand someone’s plant family.

Whether it’s mounted on a dashboard or windshield, this model is easy to set up and grips securely, and it has a strong magnetic mount that supports most phones in any position.

This set offers a bold bouquet with 15 individual stems to build and style. And they’ll never wilt.

These cozy gloves have a double-layer knit design that makes typing easier and insulates better than the competition.

This excellent speaker is compact and waterproof, and it’s nicely priced. It doesn’t get as loud as more expensive options, though.

This comfortable and lightweight band works for daily or active wear.

AirTags leverage Apple’s huge network of devices to find lost goods, and they’re impressively accurate in pinpointing an item’s precise location.

About the size of a credit card, this is one of the smallest and lightest power banks available. It’s equipped with a powerful USB-C PD port, built-in USB-C and Lightning cables, and a 3,000 mAh rated capacity.

This tripod is light enough to take anywhere but strong enough for the heaviest smartphone and even some cameras.

The Espro P3’s innovative filter consistently brews bright, grit-free coffee.

This mug offers superior heat retention. Plus, it can be used one-handed, and it has a locking, leakproof lid—especially useful for carrying it in a bag or backpack.

This round model is a good value, and it produces thin, super-crispy waffles. But it has a flimsier build than pricier options.

This spiralizer’s three sharp blades produce long noodles that hold their shape and don’t break apart.

This adaptable, multi-compartment bento box makes packing a lunch easy (and, weirdly, more fun). It’s microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and it comes in many adorable colors, but it’s not meant for liquidy lunches.

The unglazed interior of this ceramic salt pig absorbs moisture, and the wide, curved opening provides easy access yet also protects salt from splashes and spills.

With perfectly executed flavors and an eye-popping array of shapes and textures, the Recchiuti Black Box is a tasty and beautiful splurge.

The lightweight, compact AeroPress is the simplest way to make an excellent-tasting single cup of coffee, no electricity needed.

The Peugeot has been a favorite since it was introduced more than a century ago, and it’s still the best due to its ease of use, even grind, and classic look.

This affordable pan is lighter than a traditional cast-iron skillet and a little shallower. It’s an ideal shape for searing, roasting, and sautéing.

Don’t be fooled: This cute enameled vessel with its chubby wooden handle isn’t just for butter. It also works as a small stovetop pot, as a bowl for soup or hot cocoa, or as a ladle or scoop.

The Rush Roller’s diamond-shaped pattern of ridges addresses knots in specific muscle groups (calves, glutes, and so on) with precision.

This great starter hammock is very affordable. And, at 12 ounces and 9.5 by 4.5 feet, it is a durable, ultralight option.

Toss this lightweight, phone-size packable bag into one’s luggage or coat pocket, and they’ll never get caught without a spare bag again.

The Coleman camping chair is big, durable, and supremely comfortable.

This manual screwdriver combines smooth ratcheting action with excellent bit storage and a uniquely comfortable handle to be the most well-rounded, capable tool of its kind.

This one-size-fits-many bag is roomy enough to fit layers underneath. The Sportneer is hard to wear when standing, but it’s great for all sorts of seated activities like reading and gaming.

The humble hori hori knife digs, cuts, saws, picks, and prods. This one has a durable, rust-resistant steel blade, a strong wood handle, and a synthetic-leather sheath.

Simple and solidly constructed, this three-cube set keeps your bag organized while you’re traveling.

The tall memory-foam walls offer superior support, plus it is shaped to sit flush against a headrest and compresses to a manageable size.

This fan fits comfortably around the neck without being heavy, loud, or excessively gusty, and its battery lasts all day.

Designed in 1969, this classic cartridge pen is beautiful to behold. It’s also a delight to hold—with a comfortable hexagonal grip and a smooth writing tip.

This curved fiberglass cane has six massage knobs that dial in pressure on hard-to-reach spots.

These 24 watercolor paints come in an elegant box and are made by a 117-year-old sumi ink manufacturer in Nara, Japan.

This simple and elegant key holder requires no prying or wrestling. The helix comes in brass, stainless, or black. Key fobs must be attached with a ring, though.

This toy offers strong vibrations, has a rechargeable battery, and comes with a 15-year warranty, all at a fraction of the price of similar models.

This sleek, 7-inch light is like a mini, modernist lighthouse. It comes in four muted colors, has a warm or cool light setting and a timer, and includes a USB charger.

These delicate glasses come in several sizes and colors. They’re more breakable than tempered glassware if dropped, but since they’re made of borosilicate glass, they can be used for both hot and cold beverages.

This fast-paced, family-friendly card game kick-starts raucous fun. The Party edition has six all-new decks and hundreds of different categories, plus customizable blank cards for adding one’s own categories.

These durable and functional Japanese porcelain mugs nest for easy storage, and they come in a range of muted, coordinating tones.

Merino wool felt coasters absorb condensation and don’t stick to the bottom of glasses. They come in dozens of colors, too.

Enter any address and this company will create a 400-piece jigsaw puzzle map with the address at its center.

With its 40-inch adjustable strap and top handles, this durable tote provides multiple carrying options.

These pineapples from Maui are consistently sweet and juicy, but the price makes them suitable for special occasions only.

This mini beechwood-and-horsehair broom set is perfect for cleaning small messes, like desktop crumbs. It also nests together for easy storage.

Suction this simple little machine to a sunny window, and the mini solar panel will spin the crystal, sending twinkling rainbows throughout the room.

This is the most compatible, customizable, and precise graphics tablet beginners can get for less than $100.