The 57 Best Gifts Under $50

With dramatic sloped ends and a variegated grain, this oblong bowl is hewn from olivewood in Umbria, Italy. The medium size is an excellent value and just the right size 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 mounted on a dashboard or windshield, it’s easy to set up, it 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 available at a great price. 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, the TravelCard Plus is one of the smallest and lightest power banks available, 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.

This handsome knife strip is made of strong magnets encased in wood. It keeps knives in place, but it’s gentle on blades.

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

This mug offers superior heat retention, plus one-handed usability and a locking, leakproof lid, which makes it especially useful for carrying one’s mug in a bag or backpack.

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

Its 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). They are microwave- and dishwasher-safe and come in many adorable colors, but they are not 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.

For a global connoisseur of nibbles, a Universal Yums subscription box offers a panoply of delightful snacks from a single country.

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 not only affordable, but at 12 ounces and 9.5 feet by 4.5 feet makes for 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 Spot 400 is an easy-to-use, bright-enough headlamp that provides long-lasting battery life and reliable performance, year after year.

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.

Thanks to its handle, this thermos is easy to hold and pour from. It has a leakproof cap that holds a cup of coffee or tea, and it’s dishwasher-safe (if it fits in the machine).

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.

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 rechargeable toothbrush has the most important features for a reasonable price: a two-minute timer with handy quadrant pacing and compatibility with the largest range of widely available replacement brush heads. It has a pressure sensor and a long-lasting battery.

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

This set of 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, seven-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.

The Apotheke Charcoal Candle has a sophisticated scent, an upscale aesthetic, and an extended burn time.

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.

This durable tote comes with a 40-inch adjustable strap as well as top handles, giving you multiple carrying options.

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

A mini beechwood and horsehair broom set 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 brightly colored tissue box cover, from Brooklyn-based designer Dusen Dusen, has a cheerful visage on every side.

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