29 Best Gifts Under $200 to Buy 2025
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While the 2022 Kindle Paperwhite was a winner of our CNET Editors' Choice Award winner in the e-reader category, Amazon recently came out with a new version that's even better. The 2024 model is thinner, has a larger 7-inch display, and offers 25% faster page turns. According to CNET's David Carnoy, "The new Paperwhite does seem like a legitimate upgrade from the Paperwhite (2021), and I suspect people who've used that previous-gen Paperwhite will be tempted to make the jump to this model."
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Govee is a well-known name in the smart lighting space, and this super sleek floor lamp is a popular item among our CNET editors -- and among our readers too. It uses RGB LEDs to let you choose just about any color you want, and it connects with other Govee products, so if you've got others, like backlights for your TV, you can use them in tandem. CNET's James Bricknell says it's his all-time favorite smart lamp: "What I enjoy about this lamp is its low profile: You can barely see it, just a small base and a thin line of metal. The focus is on the light rather than the structure."
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The SodaStream Terra is one of our favorite soda makers, especially for making plain sparkling water. But if you want a carbonator that can add bubbles to pretty much anything, from juices to cocktails (even milk), the Drinkmate OmniFizz is the way to go. Make your own sparkling wine or recarbonate a Coke that's gone flat. The options are endless.
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If your gift recipient is into vinyl, but is in need of a turntable, this budget-friendly one is just the thing. It's automatic, easy to set up, the sound quality is impressive and they can choose from line level or phono output. It's our pick for best budget turntable and also received a CNET Editors' Choice award. To level up this present a bit, pair it with a record you love or one they've been eyeing.
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There's no better gift than taking the hassle out of someone's daily cleaning. Thanks to its excellent value, the RoboVac 25C has secured a place on our list of the best robot vacuums for 2025. Not only is it affordable, but this little champ tackles messes with a powerful 1,500 Pascal suction that leaves no dust bunny behind. It might not have the fancy floor-mapping abilities or self-emptying bin of higher-end models, but you get a lot for the price.
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A faux fur blanket offers a touch of luxurious comfort and is perfect for cozying up on the couch to binge-watch shows. This blanket is so versatile and aesthetically pleasing that you may be tempted to get one for everyone you know, as well as for yourself. It comes in 11 colors, which makes it easy to mix and match with any living room or bedroom decor.
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For busy people who like to have a warm beverage on hand, this sophisticated-looking self-warming mug is an essential addition to their daily routine. Thanks to its dedicated charging pad, it maintains the perfect drinking temperature for coffee, tea or hot chocolate throughout the day -- though you'll want to make sure you're starting out with a hot beverage since you can't pop the cup in the microwave. As a bonus, the base doubles as a phone charger.
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Atlas Coffee Club is CNET's pick for the best coffee subscription for the price, and if your giftee is into sampling unique coffees from around the world, they'll love it. Each subscription box comes with coffee from a different country (Atlas sources coffee from more than 50 nations), plus tasting notes, brewing tips and a postcard of the country of origin.
You can select a three-, six- or 12-month subscription and prices start at $50 (on sale from $60) and go up from there. You can also choose from ground coffee, beans or Nespresso or Keurig pods, depending on how your giftee likes to make their brew. (And if you happen to want to gift them a Keurig to go along with their coffee subscription, here are CNET's picks for best Keurig coffee makers.)
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If you want to make delicious ice cream at home (and who doesn't?), the Ninja Creami has been big on social media feeds this year, and it also made our list of the top ice cream makers. It's easy to make multiple batches and flavors, and its 2-minute churn time is considerably faster than any of the other ice cream makers we tested.
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Everyone loves ice cream, even in the winter. New York-based Tipsy Scoop makes all sorts of delightful flavors, but with a boozy twist. Experience decadent treats like spiked mint chip, spiked hazelnut coffee, vanilla bean bourbon, strawberry sangria sorbet and more. Our favorite was the chocolate whiskey salted caramel ice cream, but all of them are delicious. Buy four pints for $100 or six pints for $125.
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If you have a whiskey enthusiast on your gift list, Flaviar is the ultimate choice. This premium spirits club offers your recipient various packages that includes one full-size bottle of their choice and a curated tasting box to match, along with a free Flaviar membership. Flaviar offers three gift subscription options, all on sale now: $186 for three deliveries, $372 for six deliveries or $745 for a full year, 12 deliveries. All three options provide one premium bottle with each delivery, accompanied by three themed tasting flights, each presented in stylish vials. Flaviar offers free custom engraving too, which is a nice way to personalize the gift.
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Fitbits never go out of style and are ideal for fitness fans. This one can track everything from your giftee's workouts to their heart rate and sleep. It also won our vote for the best all-around fitness tracker.
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If your gift recipient works out on a regular basis, they'll appreciate a massage gun to ease the muscle soreness that comes with intense exercise. Therabody has a lot of expensive larger models, but the second-gen Theragun Mini is a powerful, cheaper option in a smaller package. It's easy to throw in a gym bag, and it delivers a whopping 1,750 to 2,400 percussions per minute. Plus, it can easily be connected to the Therabody app via its Bluetooth capabilities. It also made CNET's pick for best mini massage gun.
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A true workout warrior will need a tough gym bag to match their active lifestyle. The Core Duffel from KNKG is designed to withstand plenty of wear and tear. It has multiple compartments and pockets for extra storage, so you can separate your sweaty towels and clothes from your shoes and electronic devices. It's great for weekend travel, too.
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