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Best Christmas gift ideas under $100
Published Oct 7, 2025 • Updated Jul 29, 2026 - 4 min read
There are plenty of Christmas gifts under $100 that still feel thoughtful, useful and fun, from kitchen gadgets and coffee machines to smartwatches, gaming cards and headphones. This roundup helps you choose affordable presents that suit different tastes without blowing the budget.
Key takeaways from this article
Kitchen gadgets make easy, practical gifts, with sandwich presses and other benchtop picks.
Affordable smartwatches still cover fitness tracking, notifications and daily wear.
Streaming devices are a budget-friendly upgrade for people who love movies and binge-watching.
Massagers, coffee machines and air fryers are strong picks for home comfort and everyday use.
Gift cards, hair stylers and wireless audio gear are solid choices when you want flexibility.
If you are keen to stick to a budget this Christmas – we have rounded up the best Christmas gifts for you. From massagers to coffee machines, to smartwatches and TV technology, you can find something to suit your budget, and that your family and friends will love. We’ve hand-picked awesome gift ideas for under $100 that even the fussiest of recipients would love to receive!
Want more gift ideas? Check out our Christmas Hub for all your gift inspo!
1. Kitchen Gadgets
It can feel a bit overwhelming to sift through different kitchen appliances for gift options – especially when you’re trying to pick out the perfect item. That’s why we’ve made it a little bit easier for you by compiling our top recommendations. Here’s a few of the best kitchen appliance gifts for that special someone – all under $100!
2. Smart Watch
The best budget smartwatch models still allow you to track your health and fitness from your wrist and aren't as prohibitive in terms of price as the premium models. If you want a smartwatch that covers the basics at a fraction of the price, we've got you covered.
3. Streaming Devices
There are so many ways to watch online content on TV - which means there’s more affordable options available that won’t break the bank. If your special someone is a serious media streamer that loves their entertainment, here are some top picks that are sure to help level up their binge-watching sessions.
4. Massage Gun
It’s the popular gift that is worth all the hype – the massage gun is perfect after a stressful day at work or a particularly rigorous workout. Taking the time to reset the body has a significant positive impact on the mind. No need to check-in to a spa to cure the mid-week blues, massage guns are portable, lightweight, and surprisingly effective, with the power to alleviate pain from sore, overworked muscles at the press of a button - no matter where you are.
5. Coffee Machine
Whether the coffee-loving people in your life simply need caffeine to wake up or those that love to measure, grind, filter to get the perfect brew, The Good Guys have the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life.
6. Air Fryers
Who doesn’t love all things crispy and crunchy (especially when they don't include those extra calories!)? Unlike traditional cooking techniques, air fryers use a combination of super-heated air and a little ingenuity to turn your favourite dishes into crispy delights with just a sprinkle of oil. Air Fryers have quickly become a must-have benchtop appliance for kitchens across Australia, and you could spoil a loved one this Christmas with one under $100!
7. Gaming Cards
Gaming is a serious business and for those who love playing online, there is nothing better than receiving a gaming card to pick whatever games they want! Cards can also be used to purchase and download new games in the online and Xbox stores. Gamers will absolutely LOVE you for it.
8. Hair Curler
Have a beauty and hair devotee in your life? A new hair styler is often top of their wish list. Here are our favourite affordable hair stylers that will leave hair looking shiny and effortlessly styled.
9. Wireless Headphones & Earbuds
Listening to music on headphones is awesome, but listening to music wirelessly is even better. It’s no surprise wireless headphones and earbuds have become very popular but there’s no need to spend hundreds. Here’s our top picks for the audio fan in your life!
10. Slow Cookers
Slow cookers aren’t just great for your bold weekend feasts - they allow you to prepare mid-week meals in advance and have them ready when you get home. Add your ingredients in the morning, set the timer, and come home to a hot, delicious meal that makes your kitchen smell unbelievable.
The Good Guys knows good gifts, so visit us in-store or online for a huge range of great gift ideas under $100. You’re sure to find something for everyone!
