It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating Christmas, and now we’re shifting through scores of Super Bowl tv deals ahead of the large game. Valentine’s Day is besides nearly here, though there’s no request to panic (yet) if you haven’t found the perfect gift for your crucial other. After all, the deals squad at The Verge has your back.
We published our Valentine’s Day gift guide a fewer weeks ago, but as the vacation draws closer, we’re aware that not all of our recommendations will arrive in time. That’s why we’ve put together a list of a fewer gifts that will. Some, like Apple’s latest AirPods Pro with USB-C, are discounted highlights culled consecutive from our gift guide, while picks like the Google Pixel Watch 2 are entirely fresh suggestions. And just in case you put off gift hunting until the last possible minute — no judgement here! — we’ve included a fewer digital gift ideas at the bottom you can send and receive instantly.
Gifts that (should) arrive on time
Whether your giftee is an Apple fan or simply a music lover, the second-gen AirPods Pro are a gift worth shelling out for. Apple’s latest wireless earbuds improve upon the first-gen model with onboard volume controls and a MagSafe charging case with a built-in speaker, which allows you to keep tabs on them more easy utilizing Apple’s Find My app. They besides feature better sound cancellation and sound quality, along with dust opposition and support for USB-C charging. usually $249, you can buy them in time for Valentine’s Day for $189.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.
Alternatively, the cheaper third-gen AirPods should besides ship in time for the vacation erstwhile you buy them for $139.99 ($30 off) with a Lightning charging case at Amazon or Best Buy. Apple’s latest entry-level AirPods are a good pair of water-resistant earbuds if you want to stay in the Apple ecosystem but can do without perks like active sound cancellation and swappable ear tips.
Read our impressions of the latest AirPods Pro and third-gen AirPods.
If you want to gift your music-loving valentine something more budget-friendly, there’s Sony’s charming SRS-XB100 speaker. The powerful talker is the size of a can of Coke, yet it inactive manages to deliver crisp, clear audio and features perks like IP67 dust and water resistance. What’s more, the colorful talker can besides function as a speakerphone, which is awesome given its price point. Typically $59.99, Best Buy and Amazon will ship it in time for Valentine’s Day for around $48 ($11 off), though, the second requires a Prime membership.
Sony’s adorable SRS-XB100 talker offers USB-C charging, a built-in strap, and large sound for the price, rendering it a terrific travel talker or home office companion.
Given it’s the mediate of winter, chances are the weather where you live isn’t precisely conducive to a romanticist picnic in the park. Thankfully, there are plenty of gifts to keep you and your valentine entertained indoors. Gamers, for instance, can play their favourite video games for hours on end with consoles like the Xbox Series X (Best Buy) and Nintendo control OLED (Amazon), both of which should arrive in time for the holiday. You can even gift the PlayStation 5, though you’ll gotta choice it up from a local Best Buy store to get it in time.
Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are capable of playing games in 4K at up to 120fps, offer a whopping 1TB of built-in storage, and let you to play physical media (assuming you didn’t catch the Digital Edition of the PS5). The Nintendo control OLED, meanwhile, is large for handheld gaming, with a sturdy kickstand and vibrant 7-inch OLED screen that’s the largest in the lineup (at least, for now).
Speaking of fun indoor activities, fewer things are more relaxing than binging your favourite show or movie, which is why streaming devices make for large gifts. They’re besides comparatively budget-friendly and can go for as low as $20 — which is the current price of the Onn Google tv 4K Streaming Box at Walmart. If you don’t head spending $20 more, you can besides buy the Chromecast with Google tv (4K) at Amazon and Best Buy for $39.99 ($10 off).
Both streaming devices support 4K resolution and offer various Google tv perks, including curated recommendations based on your favourite streaming services. Built-in Chromecast support besides means you can easy cast photos, videos, and music onto your TV, or control either device utilizing your voice via Google Assistant. Keep in mind, however, that while both devices support HDR10 and Dolby Digital environment sound, only the 4K Chromecast offers support for Dolby imagination and Dolby Atmos.
Read our Onn Google tv 4K Streaming Box and Chromecast with Google tv (4K) reviews.
If you have a health-conscious valentine, gifting a smartwatch like the Google Pixel Watch 2 could be an easy win. As our favourite Fitbit-powered smartwatch, the second-gen Pixel Watch can aid your giftee keep tabs on a wide scope of wellness and wellness metrics, including both their stress and blood oxygen levels. It besides supports Google services specified as Gmail, Google Assistant, Google Wallet, and Google Maps. Fortunately, you can choice up the second-gen watch ahead of the vacation starting at $299 ($50 off) at Best Buy and Amazon.
If you’re working with a tighter budget, you can inactive gift something akin to the Pixel Watch 2 with the Amazfit Band 7. Like Google’s aforementioned wearable, Amazfit’s budget tracker can keep tabs on your activity levels, sleep, stress, and heart rate. It doesn’t offer Fitbit-powered wellness features, built-in GPS, or Google apps, but it does offer any good perks for little than $50 (including an OLED display and Alexa support). Right now, you can get it for $44.99 ($5 off) erstwhile you acquisition it at Best Buy or Amazon.
Philips Hue’s color-changing bulbs are large gifts for setting the mood, and right now any people can buy a starter kit containing 2 A19 bulbs and a Philips Hue Bridge at Amazon for $129.99 and Best Buy. Philips Hue’s 800-lumen bulbs offer millions of colors, from warmer shades to bright pink hues. The Bluetooth-enabled LED bulbs are besides compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home, so you can agenda and control the lights with your voice. The included Hue Bridge makes them even more versatile, allowing you to control up to 50 lights and easy set up automations.
While we’re on the subject of smart devices, the latest Echo Show 8 is another large gift idea. The 8-inch smart display delivers any excellent sound with spatial audio support, and it boasts any fresh tricks its predecessor lacked. The latest model, for example, can now act as a substance controller, Zigbee hub, and a Thread border router, which means you can usage it to control a wide array of smart home devices. Along with being a good smart home controller, it besides lets you carry out a scope of Alexa-enabled tasks while acting as a decent digital photograph frame.
Normally $149.99, right now you can buy the Echo Show 8 for $89.99 and get it in time for the vacation from Amazon (if you’re a Prime member) or Best Buy. Amazon is besides throwing in a free Sengled smart bulb, which you can either gift or keep for yourself (we won’t tell).
Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 12 is the kind of present that’s just as perfect for your kid as it is for your beau, and right now it’s down to $69.95 ($10 off) at Amazon. You can besides buy it as a part of a bundle with a 10-pack of film, a photograph album, and a photograph holder with a magnet for $79.95 ($10 off) at Best Buy and Walmart.
For an instant camera, the Instax Mini 12 takes any beautiful clear wallet-sized photos that look comparatively actual to life. Though it lacks fancy features found in pricier cameras, it makes up for that with its ease of use, affordability, and a simple yet fun selfie mode. Plus, it comes in a wide assortment of fun colors, from pink and purple to green and blue.
Last-minute digital gifts you can buy on short notice
- If you want to send something little stereotypical, Sugarwish can add a individual contact to any order with a digital card and an assortment of cookies, candies, popcorn, nuts, and even coffee. Sugarwish gift boxes start at $25 and your giftee will automatically receive both the card and a link to place their order erstwhile you’ve made your purchase.
- If you’re not around to divided a bottle of wine over dinner, you can make up for it with a subscription to the Eater Wine Club, which starts at $70 a month. all month, Eater-approved experts will choice 2 to 4 bottles of wine from around the planet just for your giftee. They include wines focused on different themes and seasons, ranging from Azimut Brisat Orange, which can aid keep you cool during the summer, to a Nestarec Youngster Rosé that’s certain to add any extra flavor to your meals come the holidays.
- If you want to enjoy unlimited movie nights, a gift card to a major streaming service like Netflix (Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy) or Max will supply access to hits like Griselda, Dune, Squid Game: The Challenge, Barbie, The Last of Us, and more. The Disney Bundle ($14.99 per month), meanwhile, pulls together Disney Plus, ESPN, and Hulu in a single package, so you can watch sporting events as well as hits like The Bear, Ahsoka, Loki, and more.
- Sending console-specific gift cards to gamers is simply a good thought due to the fact that it lets them choose from a wide selection of games and accessories. Thankfully, you can easy buy gift cards for Xbox (Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart), PlayStation (Amazon, Best Buy, Target), and Nintendo (Amazon, Best Buy) at varying price points.
- For the book-loving valentine, a subscription that grants them instant access to millions of bestsellers, classics, magazines, and another books — like Kindle Unlimited ($11.99 a month) — is certain to go down well.