The Best Stocking Stuffers to Gift This Year, From Pint-Sized Speakers to Long-Lasting Earbuds
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Nothing feels quite as exciting as unwrapping a huge gift, but sometimes some of the coolest gifts to give (and receive) are stocking stuffers. From audio gear to cool gadgets (or a side of booze and hot sauce), the real stars of the gifting season might not come in a big package with a bow on top, but rather as a small stocking stuffer that’s just as impressive. If you’re looking for the best stocking stuffers to give to friends and family this year, we have you covered.
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(And if you’re looking for more gift ideas, we found the best gifts under $50, the best fitness gifts, and plenty of other gift guides — including our 2022 Rolling Stone Essentials list — for all your holiday shopping needs this year.)
What Makes a Good Stocking Stuffer?
There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for the best stocking stuffers online.
First, if you’re shopping for a stocking stuffer, you’ll want to make sure the gift you’re buying can actually fit in a stocking. You’re not always going to know how much room you’ll have to work with, but the good news is that it’s easier than ever to find high-quality gifts that won’t require a box — and, most importantly, be something that everyone will love to get.
It’s worth noting that because of potential shipping delays this year, you may want to purchase your holiday gifts as early as possible if you want them to arrive on time. Luckily, you don’t have to spend too many hours searching for the best stocking stuffer ideas — we’ve already found them. Whether you’re sticking to a strict budget or you’re shopping for small gadgets your recipient can use all the time, these stocking stuffers won’t disappoint.
What Are the Best Stocking Stuffers?
From the Apple AirPods Pro to our editors’ favorite portable speakers for music, here are a few of the best stocking stuffers to gift everyone on your shopping list.
Best Tech Stocking Stuffers
Kindle
Apple AirPods Pro Earbuds (2nd Gen) — $229
Sony Noise-Cancelling Earbuds — $228
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II — $279
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 Bluetooth Speaker — $99.99
Marshall Willen Bluetooth Speaker — $120
Google Pixel 7 Pro Unlocked Android Phone — $896+
Kodak Luma Pocket Projector — $220
Apple TV 4K With Remote — $124
Polaroid Go Instant Camera — $100
Fujifilm Fujicolor QuickSnap Flash 400 35mm Camera — $24
Mophie Wireless Charge Pad — $19.99
Casetify Phone Cases — Various Prices
Kindle (2022 Release) — $99.99
GearLight Rechargeable Book Lights — up to 31% off
Best Music Stocking Stuffers
Fender Tuner
Beyoncé Renaissance CD — $15.98
Taylor Swift Midnights CD — $14.98
Harry Styles Harry’s House CD – $10.97
Grateful Dead Holiday Dancing Elf Bear Bobble Buddy — $12.95
Trey Anastasio x State Bags Fanny Pack — $90
Audio-Technica Anti-Static Record Brush — $15
Fender Professional Clip-on Tuner — $19.99
Best Home and Kitchen Stocking Stuffers
Yeti Rambler Tumbler
Diptyque Baies/Berries Candle — From $40
Hasami Incense Cone Holder — $10
Good + Well Supply Co. Incense Cones — $25
LARQ Filtered Water Bottle — $68
Field Notes Notebooks — $15 (3-Pack)
The Spice House Denim Apron — $40
Kizen Digital Meat Thermometer — up to 15% off
FineDine Triple-Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle — up to 48% off
Coffee Gator French Press — up to 16% off
Willow & Everett Tea Kettle — $48
Best Food and Drink Stocking Stuffers
Truff Hot Sauce
Ghia Le Spritz — $60 (15 pack)
Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. Bourbon Cocktail Cherries — $16
Truff White Truffle Infused Hot Sauce — $35
Flamingo Estate Spicy Olive Oil — $60
The Carry On Cocktail Kit — $20
Best Fitness Stocking Stuffers
Theragun Mini
Theragun Mini Massage Tool — $149
Whoop 4.0 Fitness Strap and Membership — From $30
Fitbit Sense 2 Smartwatch — $199.95
Garmin Forerunner 245 GPS Smartwatch — $188
Apple Watch Series 8 Smartwatch — $509
Vybe Pro Massage Gun — 40% off with coupon
Best Fashion Stocking Stuffers
Rolling Stone No. 1 Stan Tee
Rolling Stone #1 Stan Tee — $32
Mejuri Jewelry — Various Prices
Metallica Scholars x Wolverine Graphic Tee — $25
Fender x Brixton Jaguar Contour Snapback Hat — $45
adidas Originals Quarter Sock 6-Pack — $20
Polo Ralph Lauren Multi Stripe Crew Sock 6-Pack — $29
Parker Clay Meskel Square Zip Wallet — $118
Vineyard Vines Slide-on Slippers — $59.10 with promo code GIFTS
Randolph x Todd Snyder Aviator Sunglasses — $369
Celine Homme Wool Scarf — $590
Best Beauty and Grooming Stocking Stuffers
Eilish Eau de Parfum
Billie Eilish x Eilish Eau de Parfum — $68 for 3.4oz
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Discovery Eyeshadow Palette — $29
UO Nail Polish — $5, or 3 for $10
Manscaped Lawn Mower Trimmer — $85
Le Labo Eau de Parfum Set — $116
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