Christmas gift guide 2022: Best last minute gifts that still deliver by Christmas
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Christmas 2022 is less than a week away, which means there’s not much time left to finish your Christmas gift shopping. Some of the top toys of 2022 are already sold out, and some shipping dates are starting to push past Dec. 25.
The good news is that you still have time to pick up some truly amazing Christmas gifts in time for the holiday. Here are our top gifting picks that deliver quick — and they’re almost all on sale.
Top products in this article:
Amazon gift card in a premium holiday gift box
Bearpaw Skye winter boot, $59 and up (reduced from $70)
Apple AirPods Pro 2, $200 (reduced from $249)
The best gifts at Amazon that deliver by Christmas
Read on for our favorite deal picks at Amazon’s holiday sale that deliver by Dec. 25, or tap the button below to see all the deals.
Amazon gift card in a free holiday box © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
Amazon gift cards make great stocking stuffers. These cards, available in a number of fun holiday boxes and designs, arrive as fast as the same day in some areas. Or, if you’ve truly waited until the last minute, you can get a print-at-home Amazon gift card.
Amazon gift card in a premium holiday gift box
Already have an Amazon gift card — maybe one you were gifted last year? Amazon is offering a $12 credit when you reload an Amazon gift card with $100 or more for the first time. Find out if you’re eligible below.
Amazon gift card reload deal: Reload $100, get a $12 credit
Keurig K-Mini coffee maker: $70 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Keurig via Amazon
This mini coffee device is a great option for small spaces.
The five-inch-wide Keurig coffee maker lets you brew up to 12 ounces of coffee, hot chocolate, tea and more. It offers an energy-efficient feature that automatically turns the coffee maker off 90 seconds after you’ve brewed your cup.
Keurig K-Mini coffee maker, $70 (regularly $100)
iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum: $599 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
The iRobot Roomba j7+ is designed with the issue of dog poop in mind. This smart vacuum includes iRobot’s P.O.O.P., or “Pet Owner Official Promise,” guarantee. Your Roomba j7+ is guaranteed to avoid pet waste, or iRobot will replace your vacuum for free.
The vacuum features a powerful, three-stage cleaning system with iRobot’s most powerful suction. The home-cleaning device uses an edge-sweeping brush to get into corners. The Roomba j7+ features dual multi-surface rubber brushes that flex to adjust to different floor types. Best of all, they don’t get tangled with pet hair.
When it’s done cleaning, the device automatically empties into its included clean base for easy dirt disposal with enclosed bags. Just empty the cleaning station once every 60 days.
iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum, $599 (reduced from $800)
The iRobot Roomba j7 is a bit more affordable and also offers the P.O.O.P. promise. (A cleaning station is not included.)
iRobot Roomba j7 robot vacuum, $399 (reduced from $650)
iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO robot vacuum with automatic dirt disposal: $399 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO uses “Imprint Smart Mapping” technology to map your home. Use your connected phone to direct the Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuum to clean any room you want. You can even schedule a future clean. This Roomba is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
The smart appliance learns your cleaning habits, and can suggest extra cleanings during peak pollen and pet-shedding seasons. And don’t even worry about dumping out your dustbin. The Roomba i3+ EVO features iRobot’s “Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal” system, and empties your accumulated dirt into an enclosed bag.
iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO robot vacuum with automatic dirt disposal, $399 (reduced from $599)
You can also get the iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO robot vacuum bundled with the Braava Jet M6 for $648.
iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO plus Braava Jet M6, $649 (reduced from $900)
iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum: $179 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
The Roomba 694 is Wi-Fi-enabled. Control the vac with your connected smartphone or device via the iRobot Home app. The Roomba 694 has a 90-minute run time before it automatically docks and recharges.
“We have two dogs, one that sheds moderately,” a customer says. “I purchased in hopes that it at least would help between regular vacuuming. I vacuumed first with my Dyson then set it free. When it was done with the job, I didn’t expect much in the dust trap… I was wrong! It was full! Super impressed.”
iRobot Roomba 694 robot vacuum, $179 (reduced from $274)
Amazon Fire HD 8: $100 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
The new Fire HD 8 tablet (2022) offers 30% faster performance over the prior model. The tablet features a lightweight yet durable design with an 8-inch HD screen. It also provides enhanced battery life with 13 hours of watch time on a single charge.
Amazon Fire HD 8 (ad-supported, 32 GB), $100
The enhanced Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus model offers includes fast charging and wireless charging capabilities. It comes with an improved 5MP rear-facing camera for clearer pictures. The Plus model includes 3GB of RAM for better multi-tasking.
Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (ad-supported, 32 GB), $120
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen): $28 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
The fifth-generation Amazon Echo Dot has a number of new-for-2022 features, including improved audio, a temperature sensor and Eero Wi-Fi built in (requires a compatible Eero network).
Use this Amazon smart speaker to control your home via voice commands, make calls hands-free, play music, set an alarm and more. Choose from three colors.
“Very cool and speaker sound is superb,” wrote an Amazon customer. “The speaker sound is tremendous!”
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen), $28 (regularly $50)
Blink Outdoor home security camera: $70 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
The Blink Outdoor is a water-resistant security camera designed to monitor the outside of your home. It features two-way audio, motion detection and a live video stream. It is battery-operated and has a two-year battery life.
Like the Blink Indoor camera, the outdoor offering also comes in a variety of multi-packs and bundles.
Blink Outdoor camera kit (1 pc.), $70 (reduced from $100)
Blink Outdoor camera kit (3 pc.), $150 (reduced from $250)
Garmin Vivoactive 4: $180 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Garmin Store via Amazon
The Garmin Vivoactive 4 with a 45mm case is 45 percent off right now at Amazon. This Garmin smartwatch uses Garmin’s Pulse Ox technology to track your energy levels, respiration, menstrual cycle, stress, sleep, heart rate, hydration levels and more. It can stream downloaded music from Spotify and Amazon Music. When paired with your smartphone, the watch can receive incoming notifications.
This Garmin smartwatch features more than 20 preloaded GPS and indoor-sports apps. Want a personal trainer on your wrist? This watch can show you animated workouts via your watch screen.
Available in a variety of colors.
Garmin Vivoactive 4 (black), $180 (reduced from $330)
Anova Nano sous vide precision cooker: $99 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
If you’ve never had sous vide cooked meat and vegetables, well — you’re missing out. The 12.8-inch Anova Nano sous vide precision cooker circulates heated water at exact temperatures to cook foods to perfection. Rated 4.7 stars on Amazon.
Anova Nano sous vide precision cooker, $99 (reduced from $149)
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: $926 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra features a 6.8-inch screen, compared with the standard S22’s 6.1-inch screen. It also offers a 40MP front camera, compared with the standard 10MP front camera, for better selfies. The back camera is also enhanced with a better wide-angle camera and stronger zoom functionality.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (128 GB), $926 (reduced from $1,200)
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (512GB), $1,084 (reduced from $1,400)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: $951 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 offers enhanced charging support, an upgraded processor chip and some notable camera upgrades. It also includes aesthetic improvements such as a slimmer design and a new Bespoke edition.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 includes two rear cameras — a 12-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide. The rear cameras convert to front-facing selfie cameras with a flip of the phone. The Galaxy Flip 4’s Flexcam camera captures vivid photos at a wide range angles. It also offers a mode to capture better photos at night.
The smartphone features a 6.7-inch foldable display screen with Gorilla Glass Victus Plus. This upgraded Gorilla Glass offers improved scratch resistance and durability. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 supports 25 W wired charging and features 15 W wireless charging support, another upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (256 GB), $951 (reduced from $1,100)
65″ LG OLED B1 Series Alexa built-in 4K smart TV: $1,720 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
This 4K smart TV with Alexa built in has a 65-inch OLED display. The LG TV adjusts your viewing and audio settings automatically to provide the best viewing experience, no matter what you are watching. It is also a popular choice for gaming due to its 120 Hz refresh rate and gaming mode feature.
65″ LG OLED B1 Series Alexa built-in 4K smart TV, $1,720 (regularly $2,297)
Apple iPad Pro (2022): $729 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
Apple’s high-end tablet, the iPad Pro, features a Liquid Retina XDR display, a pro camera system (12 MP wide; 10 MP ultrawide) and a Thunderbolt port for lightning-speed data transfers. Looking for a traditional laptop experience? It’s compatible with Apple’s Magic Keyboard.
The latest iPad Pro comes with several major upgrades. One of the most notable changes is that the 2022 iPad Pros are equipped with the M2 chip, the same fast and powerful chip included in the latest MacBooks. The M2 chip makes this the fastest iPad yet — and an excellent choice for video editing, streaming or gaming.
11″ Apple iPad Pro 4th generation (WiFi, 128 GB), $729 (regularly $799)
50″ TCL QLED 6-Series with 4K resolution: $948 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
If you’re already used to a certain interface, switching can be tough, especially if you’re not particularly tech-savvy. Fans of the super-simple Roku platform will enjoy this TCL model with a built-in Roku system. Plus, the picture quality of this 6-Series model is stunning for the money.
55″ TCL QLED Roku 5-Series with 4K resolution, $948 (reduced from $1,500)
Baggallini Soho backpack: $94 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
This Baggallini backpack makes a great gift for a busy student or working professional that wants a stylish way to take their laptop and supplies on the go. It also features a luggage handle to easily attache to rolling suitcases, making it a great gift for travel enthusiasts as well.
Baggallini Soho backpack, $94 (reduced from $118)
Instant Pot dual pod plus: $200 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Instant Pot via Amazon
Can’t decide between Keurig and Nespresso? Instant Pot makes a dual coffee and espresso maker, the 4.4-star-rated Instant Pot Dual Pod Plus.
This kitchen gadget is compatible with K-Cup pods, Nespresso capsules and ground coffee when used with the included reusable pod. It lets you brew up to 12 ounces of coffee and up to six ounces of espresso at a time.
Instant Pot Dual Pod Plus, $200 (regularly $230)
Vitamix 5200 blender: $418 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
The professional-grade Vitamix 5200 blender has a dial that can be rotated at any point during the blend to achieve the texture you want. Its blades move so fast that you can make hot soup out of cold ingredients, right in the blender.
The Vitamix 5200 blender comes with a tamper (a tool that lets you manually move ingredients in the blender) to help with thick blends.
Vitamix 5200 blender, $418 (reduced from $550)
Furbo dog camera: $147 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for pet owners? Check out the Furbo dog camera.
This camera can help you stay connected with your pets while you’re away from home. It features two-way audio and wide-angle video. The best part? You can use the Furbo app to toss your dog treats. You can even create a custom voice recording to play when the Furbo dispenses treats for your pet.
The app also sends you alerts when your furry friend is running, barking, moving around or appears to be throwing up. You can always stay up-to-date on what your pet is up to while you’re gone with the Furbo. You even also get a cute video diary of your pet’s day at the end of the day.
Furbo dog camera, $147 (reduced from $210)
65″ Amazon Fire TV Omni series 4K smart TV: $720 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
The Amazon Fire TV offers a 4K experience with support for Dolby Vision, HDR 10 and HLG. This smart TV is a must-have for Alexa owners. You can go entirely remote free and ask Alexa to play live TV, stream your favorite TV shows and movies, check sports scores, set timers and reminders, start video calls and more.
The Amazon Fire TV Omni series gives you access to over 1 million movies and TV episodes, plus the streaming platforms you subscribe to. Want to broadcast whatever’s on your phone right into your living room? Use the TV’s Airplay function to share videos, photos and music from your compatible smart devices to your Fire TV.
The Amazon Fire TV Omni series is available in multiple sizes. Prices vary.
65″ Amazon Fire TV Omni series 4K smart TV, $720 (reduced from $830)
Petcube pet monitoring camera: $30 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
Check in on your pets while you’re at work or out to dinner with the Petcube pet camera. The Petcube streams and records in 1080p video, while providing sound and motion alerts.
If it records anything suspicious or concerning, pet parents can access 24/7 live chat with a veterinarian via the Petcube app.
Petcube pet monitoring camera, $30 (reduced from $50)
Bearpaw Skye women’s boots: $59 and up © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
These comfy winter boots make a great holiday gift. They’re made with a cozy wool blend lining and wool blend footbed to keep your feet warm during the winter.
Pricing varies by size and color.
Bearpaw Skye winter boot, $59 and up (reduced from $70)
L’or barista system coffee and espresso maker: $139 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Amazon
This espresso machine and coffee maker combo is a great gift for the coffee lovers in your life — and you can get it for $50 off right now on Amazon. The barista system offers an at-home French café experience with 6 different brewing sizes.
L’or barista system coffee and espresso maker, $139 after coupon (reduced from $189)
Best Walmart gifts that deliver by Christmas
If you’re finishing up your Christmas of Hanukkah shopping and looking for a great deal at Walmart, start here. The retailer is offering deep discounts on a variety of most-wanted holiday gifts, including Apple Watches, Samsung tablets, HP Chromebooks and more.
Waited until the last moment? No problem: At the time of publication, everything on this list will arrive before Dec. 25. You can also pick up most Walmart.com orders at your local store if you’re extra worried about securing that one, special gift. If you use code HOLIDAY10, you’ll save an extra $10 on purchases of $50 or more when you choose in-store pickup.
Best budget Roku TV deals at Walmart © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
Looking for the perfect budget TV for the holidays? Head over to Walmart — the retailer has restocked a number of its bestselling budget Roku smart TVs. No matter what size or resolution you need, there’s a deal for you.
Here’s a few of the best Roku TV deals at Walmart. As of publication, all these deals are still available and will arrive before Christmas.
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm): $369 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
The Apple Watch Series 8 is a durable smartwatch that is swim-proof, dust-proof and crack-resistant. It also comes with a new crash detection feature, which detects when the wearer is in a severe car crash and alerts emergency services of their location.
The Apple Watch 8 has a number of health-tracking features, including an optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG, blood oxygen sensor and a new body temperature sensor. You can also tap into yoga, meditation and other workout programs via Apple Fitness+. (Apple Fitness+ is a subscription service. It costs $9.99 a month; Apple Watch buyers get the first month free.)
Apple Watch 8 (41mm) (GPS), $369
Anker Eufy 25c robot vacuum: $96 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Anker
It’s pretty rare to find a robot vacuum for less than $100 — never mind a top-rated, voice-activated one like the Anker Eufy 25c robot vacuum. Head over to the Walmart now to get yours now for less than half its usual price.
The Anker Eufy 25c robot vacuum doesn’t skimp on features — it connects to your home Wi-Fi and can be controlled through an app or through your home’s smart speaker. It has 1,500 Pa of suction, three-layer filtration and a slim profile that helps it get under furniture to clean. It’s rated 4.4 stars at Walmart.
Anker Eufy 25c robot vacuum, $96 (reduced from $249)
Fujifilm Instax Mini 7+ bundle: $49 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Instax via Walmart
This adorable Fujifilm Instax bundle is just $49 right now at Walmart.
The on-sale bundle includes a mini instant camera and a 10-pack of Instax film. Choose from six colors.
“This camera has been pretty fun to use,” wrote a Walmart customer. “It came with everything you need to get started: camera, batteries, film, and wrist strap. This would be fun for kids, teens, and adults!”
Fujifilm Instax Mini 7+ bundle, $49 (regularly $67)
Hoover Power Dash pet carpet cleaner, $69 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
The Hoover Power Dash pet carpet cleaner features a dual-tank water system, fast heated drying and a removable nozzle. Includes a power spin brush roll and two cleaning solution pods to get you started.
Hoover Power Dash pet carpet cleaner, $69 (reduced from $119)
Apple AirPods Pro 2: $200 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Apple
The latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds have an upgraded wireless chip for improved audio functionality, a new low distortion driver for clearer audio, touch controls and improved active noise cancellation. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 provide truly custom sound: You can use your iPhone’s camera to analyze your unique ear anatomy and find the perfect audio settings for you.
Get the 4.4-star-rated second generation Apple AirPods Pro (2022) for their best-ever price at Walmart now.
Apple AirPods Pro 2, $200 (reduced from $249)
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 Max wireless headset: $80 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
This wireless gaming headset by Turtle Beach — compatible with the Sony PS4 and PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC — features 48 hours of battery life, a flip-to-mute mic, a low-latency wireless connection, and support for the Sony PlayStation 5’s 3D spatial audio. Save $50 at Walmart now.
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 headset, $80 (reduced from $130)
Vitamix 6500 blender: $399 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
This Vitamix 6500 blender features three pre-programmed blending modes for smoothies, soup and frozen desserts. The kitchen gadget features a 64-ounce container and sturdy, aircraft-grade, stainless steel blades. It also offers variable speed control so that you can fine-tune the speed to fit each recipe as well as your own texture preferences.
Vitamix 6500 blender, $399 (reduced from $580)
55″ Elements 4K outdoor Roku TV: $998 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
This IP55 weatherproof TV with HDR10 is designed for outdoor use in all seasons — it works in temperatures from -4ºF to 104ºF. It features a tempered, anti-glare screen that’s bright enough for use in partial sun.
55″ Elements Roku 4K outdoor TV, $998 (reduced from $1,298)
Cricut Explore Air 2 Daybreak machine bundle: $169 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
The Cricut Explore Air 2 is a true workhorse. It cuts up to 100 materials quickly and precisely, using commercial-grade technology to control the direction of its blade and the cutting pressure to match different materials. This bundle includes 40 vinyl sheets and several helpful tools to use while crafting with the Cricut.
Cricut Explore Air 2 Daybreak machine bundle, $169 (reduced from $199)
The Pioneer Woman live poinsettia in 6″ mug planter: $32 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
This holiday-themed mug planter featuring Charlie the basset hound comes with a real, live dark pink poinsettia with at least five blooms. The low-maintenance plant makes a great decoration for you home — and a great gift to bring for holiday hosts.
The Pioneer Woman live poinsettia in 6″ mug planter: $32 (reduced from $40)
Best Lego deals at Walmart right now © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Lego via Walmart
Lego building sets make great gifts for children of all ages (and adults too!). Here’s a small selection of all the top-rated Lego sets available at Walmart right now.
Best Barbie deals at Walmart right now © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Mattel via Walmart
Barbie dolls and playsets are time-tested holiday favorites. You can save up to 50% on Barbie at Walmart now.
Best Hot Wheels toy deals at Walmart © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
Walmart is rolling back prices on Mattel Hot Wheels toys as well. You can save on track sets, RC toys and more.
Best Fisher-Price toy deals at Walmart © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Fisher-Price via Walmart
Shopping for young kids? No problem — there are plenty of Fisher Price deals at Walmart:
Lenovo Tab M8: $89 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
If you’re looking for an affordable tablet this holiday season, check out the Lenovo Tab M8. The tablet offers an eight-inch HD display that’s great for streaming videos. The battery life is fairly long, with up to 15 hours of video playback on a single charge. The tablet also comes with a built-in kids-mode with Google Kids Space, making it a great gift for children.
Lenovo Tab M8, $89 (reduced from $119)
Apple AirPods (2nd generation): $90 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Apple
Just about anyone will love these budget-minded Apple AirPods. They’re not the latest model, but they’re still one of the most sought-after earbud models on the market.
Retailing for $159 at Apple, they’re on sale at Walmart this week for $90. These AirPods boast more than 24 hours total listening time (with the wireless charging case), a foolproof, one-tap setup for Apple device owners and a low-latency wireless connection (for full immersion when consuming movies and music).
Apple AirPods (2nd generation), $90 (reduced from $159)
Dyson V10 Animal cordless vacuum cleaner: $450 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
This 4.0-star-rated Dyson vacuum is great for households with pets — and humans with long hair. According to Dyson, its “detangling Motorbar cleaner head deep cleans carpets and hard floors with hair removal vanes that clear long hair and pet hair from the brush bar.” It also has a hair screw tool with a conical brush bar that’s great for cleaning upholstery and pet beds. Its whole-machine filtration captures pet allergens and fine dust. And if that isn’t enough, it also transforms into a handheld vacuum.
Dyson V10 Animal cordless vacuum cleaner, $450 (reduced from $550)
Gourmia 7-in-1 air fryer: $68 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
This 7-in-1 air fryer has 7 one-touch cooking functions, including air fry, bake, rotisserie and dehydrate. It has a touchscreen and a preheat option and cooking timer. You can even cook two different foods using different functions at once thanks to the air fryer’s dual-basket design.
Right now, you can get this 4.9-star-rated air fryer for only $60 during Walmart’s Black Friday sale.
Gourmia 7-in-1 air fryer, $68 (reduced from $99)
Samsung Galaxy Live Buds: $75 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Live earbuds are available at the deepest discount we’ve seen this holiday season. Samsung designed these earbuds with 12mm speakers and a form factor that allows them to deliver spacious sound quality, resulting in an immersive, concert-like experience. Fans of live shows may want a pair.
Samsung Galaxy Live Buds, $75 (reduced from $149)
Beats Studio Buds: $90 © Provided by CBS News / Credit: Walmart
These sweat-resistant earbuds are ideal for avid runners or gym enthusiasts. They offer two levels of noise-canceling; active noise canceling and transparency mode.
Meanwhile, the IPX4 water resistance ensures they’re protected even when you’re sweating on them every day.
Beats Studio Buds, $90 (regularly $150)
Holiday gift guides
As always, check back to CBS Essentials for holiday gift guides for every special someone in your life. Check back for more throughout the season.