The best gift ideas under $100

There are many great gifts that fall between the box of chocolates and the grand gesture. If you’re looking for something that will impress without breaking the bank, have a look through these gift ideas.

The best gift ideas under $100
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  • What are the best gifts under $100? Keep reading to see our recommendations!

Finding the right gift for your friends and family is always a challenge. That’s why we searched high and low for the best affordable gifts under $100. Here’s what we found!

USB Charging Travel Backpack

USB Charging Travel Backpack - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

Travelers will love this charging backpack

For the person who loves tech, this sleek yet sturdy backpack makes a great gift. It has space for a laptop, plus a built-in charging pack for mobile devices.

Price: $93 USD

Bang & Olufsen H2 Headphones

Bang & Olufsen H2 Headphones - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

The H2 headphones offer amazing sound

B&O headphones for under $100?? Yes, you read that right. Furthermore, these lightweight cans produce impressive sound through powerful 40mm drivers.

Price: $98.01 USD

Tello Small Toy Drone

Tello Small Toy Drone - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

All ages will enjoy the Tello drone

The Tello drone from DJI will provide hours of fun for aspiring pilots. This quadcopter offers 13 minutes of flight time, with a range of 328 feet and an on-board video camera.

Price: $99 USD

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Nomad Base Station Hub

Nomad Base Station Hub - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

This Nomad charger handles four devices

Give the gift of wireless charging with the Nomad Base Station. This pad can charge two wireless devices at top speed, plus two more devices via cables.

Price: $99.95 USD

Bellroy Minimalist Everyday Carry Set

Bellroy Minimalist Everyday Carry Set - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

This Bellroy set is made from leather

This beautiful set contains a slimline wallet that can hold 12 cards, and a stylish key cover. Both items are made from high-quality leather.

Price: $99 USD

Twelve South Journal CaddySack Luxury Leather Travel Tote

Twelve South Journal CaddySack Luxury Leather Travel Tote - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

The Journal CaddySack is perfect for Apple fans

Know someone who owns loads of Apple gear? This full-grain leather organizer will keep all those adapters, cables and accessories in one place.

Price: $89.99 USD

VolKat Hygienic Cat Litter Box

VolKat Hygienic Cat Litter Box - Holiday gift guide

Treat a cat owner with VolKat

Any cat owner will be happy to get VolKat as a gift. This impressive litter box catches everything in a disposable bag, including the unpleasant smells.

Price: $79 USD

Ruffwear Trail Runner System

Ruffwear Trail Runner System - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

Ruffwear is the secret to waggy tails

Ruffwear is a great gift for dog owners with a sense of adventure. This belt keeps your furry friend on a hands-free leash, meaning you can walk or run with freedom.

Price: $69.95 USD

Safedome Recharge Superslim Bluetooth Tracker

Safedome Recharge Superslim Bluetooth Tracker - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

Help a forgetful friend with Safedome

Know someone who is always losing things? The Safedome tracker will allow your forgetful friend to locate lost items via an easy-to-use app.

Price: $59.95 USD

hardgraft Grainy iPhone Xs/Xs Max Cover

hardgraft Grainy iPhone Xs/Xs Max Cover - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

The Grainy case provides a better grip

This slimline iPhone case has a special grainy surface for a better grip. It’s tough enough to shake off bumps, with a raised edge to protect the screen.

Price: $68 USD

SANDMARC Lenses for iPhone Xs Max, Xs, Xr

SANDMARC Lenses for iPhone Xs Max, Xs, Xr - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

SANDMARC lenses are great for iPhoneographers

The new iPhones are great for photography, but they are even better with SANDMARC lenses. These clip-on accessories provide creative options for mobile photographers.

Price: $69.99 USD

Brydge 9.7 Modular iPad Keyboard

Brydge 9.7 Modular iPad Keyboard - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

Brydge will make an iPad owner happy

If your friend just got a new iPad, give them the Brydge keyboard. This accessory turns your tablet into a touchscreen laptop, and it weighs just 18 ounces.

Price: $99.98 USD

MagiMask High Definition AR Headset

MagiMask High Definition AR Headset - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

Give AR as a gift with MagiMask

From 3D art to complex equations, MagiMask lets you dive into augmented reality. It works with your smartphone and any full-screen AR app.

Price: $89 USD

August Venus Smart Wi-Fi Speaker

August Venus Smart Wi-Fi Speaker - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

Amazing sound with the August Venus

With dual 7.5-watt acoustic drivers and the intelligence of Alexa, the August Venus speaker is a great gift for music lovers. What’s more, it offers eight hours of battery life.

Price: $92.95 USD

Endo Fold Flat Vertical Bike Storage System by Cycloc

Endo Fold Flat Vertical Bike Storage System by Cycloc - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

Better bike storage with Endo

Storing a bike in a cramped apartment is never easy. But with Endo, your cycling friend can store their bike vertically against the wall in seconds.

Price: $69.95 USD

Canary View Smart HD Indoor Security Camera

Canary View Smart HD Indoor Security Camera - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

Peace of mind with Canary View

The Canary View smart camera allows your friends and family to keep watch over everything they hold dear via live 1080p footage. They can watch from anywhere in the world.

Price: $69 USD

Sphero BB-8 – Ultimate Star Wars Droid

Sphero BB-8 – Ultimate Star Wars Droid - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

Who doesn’t love BB-8?

It’s not always easy buying gifts for kids, but the Sphero BB-8 is a sure bet. This fun RC robot has its own personality, and it can even capture holographic recordings.

Price: $65 USD

ryfi Wi-Fi Pause Button

ryfi Wi-Fi Pause Button - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

ryfi gives parents control

If you know a family that is battling the Fortnite craze, get them ryfi. This simple device allows parents to shut down Wi-Fi with a tap and set up custom schedules.

Price: $99 USD

The Kitchen Safe

The Kitchen Safe - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

The Kitchen Safe provides food security

Once the festivities are over, this safe will help your cookie-loving friend to resist temptation. It’s also useful for stopping notorious food thieves.

Price: $54.90 USD

JUNO – Smart Makeup Mirror

JUNO – Smart Makeup Mirror - Holiday gift guide – Gift ideas under $100

JUNO offers skincare advice

Anyone who likes to look their best will love JUNO. This smart mirror helps you improve your skincare over time.

Price: $59 USD

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What has been your favorite affordable gift? Tell us in the comments!

Mark is best known for writing about apps, but he also loves the tactile, hardware side of technology. Being a professional photographer, he's pretty handy with a camera, and he's a self-confessed tweetaholic.
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