There is still time to get last-minute gifts delivered to you or the recipient before Christmas. This won't last long, but you can get free next day shipping and free same-day delivery from some of our favorite stores and services.
Just because you are looking for last-minute gifts in 2020 doesn't mean that you need to give something mediocre. You can give great gifts from Apple, have liquor, wine, or beer delivered and give hundreds of amazing gadgets and photo gifts.
If you need more ideas, check out the best last-minute gifts on Amazon and the best gifts you can send by text message. These can help you wrap up your gift situation and
Best Stores for Last-Minute Gifts
These stores and services still offer options to deliver gifts in time for Christmas, when you buy soon.
- Apple—Same Day in Select Areas
- B&H Photo—Free Expedited Handling and Next Day
- Drizzly—As Quick as 30 minutes
- Amazon—Free 2-Day Shipping with Prime
- Best Buy—Free Next Day (Optional Same Day)
We see many free next-day shipping offers, and if they live in a bigger city, you can get free same-day delivery from some stores.
Apple Watch—$279 and Up
The Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6 are popular gifts this year. Both are new for 2020, with fast processors, health features and they put notifications on your wrist.
The Apple Watch SE is a great entry-level model with an easy-to-read display and Wi-Fi-only or LTE connectivity options. It is $279 and up.
The Apple Watch Series 6 features an improved display, adds in a pulse oximeter that can tell you blood oxygen levels, and it's speedy. It is $399 and up.
Get two-hour delivery from Apple for $5 in metro areas and free expedited delivery from other retailers.
Buy at Apple, Amazon, Best Buy and B&H Photo.
Liquor Delivery—$15.99 and Up
Drizzly is a delivery service that can deliver a gift of spirits to someone in as fast as 30 minutes. The selection varies by location, so you'll need to factor that in, but in bigger cities, it is a great way to get a last-minute gift to a friend, family member or coworker.
Delivery fees can vary, but in our experience, expect to pay about $4.99. Many stores include a minimum purchase amount, so pay attention to that as you start to shop.
If you're stuck on trying to figure out what to send, Drizzly offers a gift guide. Personally, we recommend Bulleit, WhistlePig, High West American Prairie, Hendricks Gin, Neft Vodka and Wild Turkey Longbranch.
Buy at Drizzly.
DJI Mini 2 Drone—$449
The DJI Mini 2 is a small and light drone that folds up for easy storage and transport. It can fly for up to 31 minutes and transmit video for over six miles.
The camera records in up to 4K, and there are controls and modes to make it easy to capture great footage. It is capable of handling winds up to 26 miles an hour.
If you have room in the gift budget, add on the Fly More Combo and they'll have three batteries, more spare propellers and other accessories.
Buy at B&H Photo, Best Buy and Best Buy.
AirPods Pro—$209.99 and Up
AirPods Pro are the best AirPods that you can buy from Apple right now. They fit in a pocket and deliver active noise cancelation to block out exterior noise. The Transparency mode is also handy for letting you hear what is happening around you when you need to listen in.
With Spatial Audio delivering surround sound from the iPhone or iPad, they are excellent for entertainment. We love using these to make phone calls and find them more comfortable than the previous generation AirPods.
Buy at B&H Photo, Apple and Best Buy.
PS5 Controllers—$69.99
The PS5 controller is a great gift for PlayStation 5 owners, or even for someone who is getting one in the next PS5 restock.
They need a PS5 controller to play PS5 games on the new console. While the PlayStation 5 includes a controller, they will need a second to play with a friend on the same machine.
If they don't already have a PS5, you should let them know that this isn't part of a bigger gift hidden away, or you could upset them.
Buy at B&H Photo, Amazon and Best Buy.
Wine Delivery—$10.48 and Up
The wine lover in your life is probably due for a restock, and while we definitely love wine clubs and checking out our local wine shop, Drizzly is the best way to get a wine gift to someone right away.
If you don't know what to give, Drizzly even offers a wine gift guide. It helps if you know what they like to get you started. If you don't have a good idea, ask them for recommendations, most people will share their preferences.
In most cases, delivery is $4.99, and there are order minimums to keep in mind, so pay attention to that as you choose what shop to order from.
Buy at Drizzly.
Super Soft Socks—$19.69
It's hard to explain why socks that you get as a gift fit and feel better. While normally moms have the magic power to pick out the perfect socks for a stocking stuffer, we have you covered here.
Amazon reviewers love these warm socks that are made from a combination of wool, cotton and polyester. There are plenty of color and design options, and they all arrive before Christmas.
Buy at Amazon.
10.2-inch iPad—$329
The 10.2-inch iPad is the entry-level iPad, and it's actually good enough for most users. This is the iPad we recommend for grandma, for kids who need more than a Fire Tablet and casual iPad users of any age.
This iPad features a great display, long battery life, support for the first-generation Apple Pencil, and there are loads of accessories for it.
Buy at B&H Photo.
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer—$399.99
The Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer is available at Best Buy with a $50 gift card when you purchase and delivery as soon as tomorrow in some locations or before Christmas in others.
This hair dryer promises faster drying to keep the attachments cool and the dryer manages the temperature to prevent heat damage.
Buy at Best Buy.
MacBook Air—$999 and Up
Apple refreshed the Macbook Air recently with the new M1 processor. This is a massive leap in power and battery life, which is up to 18 hours on a single charge.
Check Apple each morning and you can get same day delivery in metro areas for the commonly stocked models. Best Buy offers delivery by Christmas in many areas.
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