What is Cyber Monday all about, anyhow? Some would say it’s about scoring the best Cyber Monday deals and getting massive discounts on TVs, refrigerators, and laptops. Others will remember that Christmas is less than a month away and use the holiday to get great gifts for their significant others, mothers, fathers, children, friends, and even pets. If you’re in the former category, you probably know what you want and can shop for yourself (though we still have guides for you, like this one, for the best Cyber Monday tool deals), but what about buying things for other people? It’s a little scary. Questions like “Is it okay to buy this for a woman?” or “Is this too generic for Dad?” will probably pop up in your mind.
That’s why we’re making this gift guide, pulling things from every corner of the net — from the best gifts for women to practical gifts for Dads — to give you great ideas and a little bit of third-party permission to buy something for someone else.
Sharp Pebble Premium Whetstone Knife Sharpening Stone — $32 $40 20% off
A gift for practical dads and foodies, this double-sided whetstone will keep your kitchen knives in premium order for years to come. Check out our guide to the best way to sharpen knives to see if its something he’d be into. In any event, at just $32, this is a value purchase.
Stanley Pour Over Set — $45
Perfect for any man with an adventurous spirit, this pour-over coffee set is perfect for
Sony XB100 Compact Bluetooth Speaker — $40 $60 33% off
These compact Bluetooth speakers make great gifts for music lovers who are always on the go. They’re IP67 dust- and water-protected, making them very durable in any weather you’d be out in. They are small enough to fit in a car’s cupholder. This makes a great gift in the $50 and under category, too.
REI Co-op Big Haul 28 Recycled Duffel — $50 $100 50% off
This duffel bag with adventurous colors (this is the ‘Mountain Moss’ color variant) and tough materials is a great gift for campers and travelers alike. Grab it now while it is under $100.
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 — $230 $249 8% off
Not everybody has the space to set up a permanent firepit, so this Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is the perfect alternative, and it even has a nice 8% discount on it that knocks it down to $230. It’s 19.5 inches big, smokeless, and is great for around four or five people sitting around it, making it a cozy option.
Hypervolt 2 Pro — $259 $329 21% off
Exercising regularly can lead to stiff and sore muscles, which is why massagers like the Hypervolt 2 Pro come in really handy. It has a powerful 90-watt motor, five different speeds, up to five hours of battery life, and a pretty substantial 21% discount.
Lenovo Tab P12 — $250 $350 29% off
A great gift for your teen, this tablet with a 3K resolution and 12.7-inch screen is perfect for both studying and gaming. It has a special reading mode and the ability to add an optionally purchased keyboard, and it is a great addition to their tech collection for just $315.
Nerf Rival Kronos XVIII-500 — $13 $22 41% off
The Nerf Rival Kronos is considered to be one of the best Nerf guns for adults, and makes for an excellent outdoor blaster. This is a great gift for a cunning, but playful man or anyone that likes guns. There are several “skins” (to borrow a gaming term) available for this gun, but the lowest we found was just $13 after discounts were applied.
RAK Magnetic Wristband — $16 $19 15% off
While on the face of it, this RAK Magnetic Wristband may seem a little bit silly, if you’ve ever done work around electronics, cars, or really anything, you’ll know how annoying it is to try and handle various nuts, screws, and bolts. This will save you a lot of extra hassle, and at just $16 instead of the usual $19, it’s at least worth trying out.
Google Pixel 9/9 Pro Unicorn Beetle PRO Mag Rugged Case — $28 $35 20% off
One great gift is always a good phone case, and if you have a good sense of their style, then it’s an easy gift to give. In fact, Supcase is offering a 15% discount sitewide if you use the code “DEALS” like on this Google Pixel 9 and 9 Pro rugged case that’s going for $31 instead of $37.
Lego Marvel Dancing Groot — $36 $45 20% off
This 459-piece Lego set is the perfect gift for Marvel fans and kids 10+ in age. When constructed, a small lever in the back can be rotated to make Groot move and “dance” along. At just $36, while this deal lasts, this is a perfect additional gift under your tree.
Pure Daily Care Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Gift Set — $40 $70 43% off
While we consider this a great gift for women, really anybody who likes a good scent around the house can enjoy it. The set includes a stylish diffuser and 20 essential oils ranging from eucalyptus and clove to cinnamon and bergamot. Get it now for just $40, essentially making the oil bottle $2 a piece and the diffuser “free” (if you think of it like we do).
Ooni Koda 16 Gas-Powered Pizza Oven — $479 $599 20% off
Everybody loves pizza, and if you know somebody who absolutely loves making them, then this Ooni Koda 16 is the perfect gift, especially with this $120 discount. It can take a relatively large 16-inch pizza and hit a whopping 950 degrees Fahrenheit, and it can use both natural and propane gas, so it fits in pretty much any setup.
Pizza Box Socks — $20
This cheesy gift is a pizza box with pizza socks. A gift for funny men who like to laugh, this is considered one of the best gift baskets for men and is sure to generate harmless laughs at just $20.
Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie — $20
Carhartt’s acrylic-ribbed beanies are great gifts for men who work outdoors and are considered to be among the best beanies. There are a ton of color and pattern variations to choose from, too, so take your pick and get a great and thoughtful gift for just $20.
How to choose gifts on Cyber Monday
Choosing a gift on Cyber Monday should really be no different than choosing a gift at any other time of the year. Use a bit of heart, a bit of brain, and stick to your budget.
That, of course, probably makes it sound all too easy. The fact of the matter is, it can be hard to decide what to buy for someone else, what is “allowed” to be a gift for others, and even what budget you should have for a gift for someone.
At the end of the day, we can’t make the choice of gift for you, but we can help spark ideas in your head. So, use guides like this one (or the others linked throughout) to help guide you this deals season.
How we chose these Cyber Monday gifts
The main intent was to find a gift for each category of person in your life. Though we’ll admit (being The Manual and all) that there is a tendency to focus on gifts for the different types of men in your life, there are also gifts for women, teens, and children represented in the list above.
These gifts were chosen for reliability, the trustworthiness of the supplier, appropriateness for the type of person targeted, and overall affordability and a range of price points available. We wanted this list to give you something easy to pick out for a person you love. Note that some of these items can selected from one of our other gift guides, and when that was done, we made sure to link to the larger article. Consider looking at those guides as well for even more selections if you find something on our list almost (but not quite) right for your needs.
