30 cool gifts for friends for the New Year

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Things that will appeal to athletes, travelers, artists, music lovers, gadget lovers and more.

What to give an athlete friend

1. Wireless headphones

Bluetooth headphones are a great gift for outdoor sports enthusiasts. The headset will not fall out of your ears while running, and in the gym it will allow you to put a disturbing smartphone out of your pocket.

What to buy

• Wireless headphones Apple AirPods 2, 9 999 rubles →
• Bluetooth headset JBL T110BT, 1,470 rubles →
• Wireless headphones Xiaomi Mi Sports Bluetooth Headset, 1 390 rubles →
• Wireless headphones Sony WH-CH510, 3 290 rubles →
• On-ear wireless headphones JBL T450BT, 1 499 rubles →

2. Electronic scales

For those who follow the figure and health, nutrition is no less important than sports. Electronic scales will help you follow recipes very accurately and calculate the calories consumed.

What to buy

• Kitchen scales Tefal Vintage Bakery, 1 690 rubles →
• Kitchen scales POLARIS PKS 0531ADL, 1 699 rubles →
• Kitchen scales STARWIND SSK3354 with a picture, 550 rubles →

3. Fitness tracker

The fitness tracker is another indispensable workout gadget. There are dozens of models with different functions. For example, Xiaomi Mi Band 4 demonstrates ample opportunities at a low price.

What to buy

• Smart bracelet with a heart rate monitor from AliExpress, 2 371 rubles →
• Fitness bracelet Xiaomi Mi Band 5 with AliExpress, from 2 112 rubles →
• Fitness bracelet Xiaomi Hey Plus 1S with AliExpress, 2 925 rubles →
• Smart watch Amazfit Bip Lite Black, 4 490 rubles →
• Smart bracelet Honor Band 5 with AliExpress, 2 452 rubles →

What to give a career friend

1. Lunchbox

One of the daily joys of an office worker is a lunch break. If your friend does not go to a cafe, but carries food from home, a beautiful and functional container can delight him.

What to buy

• Lunch container from AliExpress, from 646 rubles →
• Container for Tefal MasterSeal TO GO products, 1,790 rubles →
• Lunch container from Sistema Brilliance, 1,190 rubles →

2. Diary

Task managers have become a part of our lives, but paper notebooks are still unmatched in autonomy and enjoyment of use. For a busy and serious person, this option is suitable: with a leather cover and compartments for small items inside.

What to buy

• Dated diary Iguana from BRAUBERG, 519 rubles →
• Dated diary MOLESKINE Pro Vertical, A4, 3 260 rubles →
• Undated diary from Phoenix +, 468 rubles →

3. Handle

Such a gift can hardly be called original, but it will definitely come in handy for everyone who makes notes on paper. The cost of some gift writing instruments is measured in thousands of rubles, but there are also budget options.

What to buy

• Ballpoint pen Parker Sonnet Core K528, 9 205 rubles →
• Parker Jotter Core K63 ballpoint pen, 1,580 rubles →
• Ballpoint pen Pelikan Jazz Velvet K35, 690 rubles →

Gift Ideas for a Travel Friend

1. Organizer for documents

A thing that will be useful to everyone and will help you not to worry about the most valuable things when flying and moving. It can be an organizer in which it is convenient to put documents, tickets and some money. Or a special model just for car documents.

What to buy

• Document cover red from Reconds, 1,432 rubles →
• Credit card holder from Duffy, 500 rubles →
• Cover for car documents from ELEGANZZA, 1 840 rubles →

2. Action camera

An action camera is an indispensable tool for lovers of outdoor activities and incredibly beautiful landscapes.

What to buy

• Action video camera SJCAM SJ4000, 2 795 rubles →
• Action camera GoPro HERO7 Black Edition, 27,990 rubles →
• Action camera Sony HDR-AS50, 19 790 rubles →

3. Scratch card

A great gift for those who have traveled to many countries. On the scratch card, you can mark the places visited by simply rubbing them with a coin.

What to buy

Scratch card "Map of your travels", 646 rubles →

What to give to a gadget lover friend

1. External battery

The downside of all gadgets is that they discharge over time. An external battery will help solve this problem. Pay attention to capacity, number of ports, and brand.

What to buy

• External battery from Baseus with AliExpress, 10,000 mAh, 1,344 rubles →
• External battery ASUS ZenPower ABTU005, 10 050 mAh, 1 680 rubles →
• External battery RIVACASE VA2120, 20,000 mAh, 1,690 rubles →
• External battery Xiaomi Fast Charge PB3 18W, 10,000 mAh, 1,490 rubles →

2. Bluetooth trackers

They will be useful to those who are tired of eternal searches. It is enough to attach sensors to keys and other missing things, and it will be possible to track objects on the smartphone screen.

What to buy

Bluetooth tracker CHIPAL, from 121 rubles apiece →

3. Quadrocopter

Prices for quadcopters are falling every year: this is no longer a luxury for geeks, but an acceptable option for a gift to a child or a close friend. Below are a few drones at affordable prices.

What to buy

• SYMA X5UW quadrocopter with camera, 3 350 rubles →
• PILOTAGE Falcon X FPV quadrocopter with camera, 3 160 rubles →
• DJI Ryze Tello quadrocopter with camera, 9,990 rubles →

What to give a music lover friend

1. Columns

The audio system takes an important place in the life of any music lover. You can save up for serious equipment for months, but Lifehacker advises to brighten up your friend's everyday life with wireless speakers with good sound. Choose from options that support SD cards, AUX and USB connectivity, and have a radio and alarm clock on board.

If you don't like these - explore the best portable speakers according to Lifehacker.

What to buy

• Wireless speakers Sony XB01 Extra Bass, 1,290 rubles →
• Wireless speakers JBL Charge 3 Stealth Edition Black, 6 990 rubles →
• Wireless acoustics JBL Clip 3 Black, 2 790 rubles →
• Wireless speakers Harman / Kardon Onyx Studio 5 Black, 10 990 rubles →

2. Headphones

Good headphones will delight any music lover.

What to buy

• Original Xiaomi Hybrid Pro headphones with AliExpress, 1 778 rubles →
• Stereo headphones JBL C100SIU, 699 rubles →
• Headphones Sony MDR ‑ EX155, 1,499 rubles →
• Panasonic RP ‑ HJE125E ‑ A in-ear headphones, 580 rubles →

3. Ukulele

Often, someone who loves to listen to music also loves to perform it. To unleash the musician's potential in a friend, present them with a ukulele. It is easier to master such a guitar than a six-string guitar, but it costs much less (if we talk about the most budgetary version of acceptable quality).

What to buy

Ukulele FLIGHT TUS 40 GRAFFITI, 3 440 rubles →

What to give a friend who loves movies and TV shows

1. Thematic souvenir

It can be anything: a board game based on your favorite movie, a book about your favorite TV series, a Darth Vader figurine.

What to buy

• Board game "Game of Thrones", 3,990 rubles →
• The book “Friends. More than just a TV show. The history of the creation of the most popular sitcom in history ", 720 rubles →
• "Doctor Who. Life and Times "(guide to the series), 1,031 rubles →
• Book "Game of Thrones: Science in the Series", 426 rubles →
• Funko POP! Bobble: Star Wars: Darth Vader, 2,290 rubles →

2. Projector

Such a gift will not only delight the moviegoer, but also make you come to him more often. Just make sure the friend has a free wall with a light surface.

What to buy

• Video projector multimedia Acer P1150, 24 990 rubles →
• Smart ‑ projector Cinemood "MULTIKUBIK" CNMD0016SE, 23 490 rubles →

3. Media streamer

With the help of such an inexpensive gadget, the addressee of your gift will be able to broadcast video and audio from a smartphone or computer. And no HDMI cables.

What to buy

• Media streamer AnyCast M2 Plus DLNA Miracast Airplay with AliExpress, 803 rubles →
• Media streamer Rombica Smart Cast v02, 2 190 rubles →
• Media streamer Rombica Smart Cast v03, 1 990 rubles →

What to give a friend - lover of home gatherings

1. Antistress coloring book

Antistress coloring pages are distinguished by their elaboration and the number of small details in the drawings. It may seem too difficult to a child, but many adults are delighted.

What to buy

• Coloring book "Fantastic creatures", 567 rubles →
• “Hugge. The most comfortable coloring ", 315 rubles →
• Coloring book-antistress for adults "You piss me off!", 315 rubles →
• Coloring book-antistress for adults "Catotherapy", 330 rubles →
• Coloring antistress for adults "Viruses", 278 rubles →
• Coloring book-antistress "Unicorns", 330 rubles →
• "Doodlemania". Not the most ordinary coloring book for adults, 556 rubles →

2. Notepad

Quiet and introverted people often seem passive, and thousands of ideas are born inside their heads. Notepads will help you not to forget what you have invented. Of course, such a gift can be bought for a penny. But if a friend is dear to you, choose the option that suits him according to his interests.

What to buy

• Magical days notebook (Shiba Inu), 295 rubles →
• Notepad for fans Adventure time, 471 rubles →
• Catometer notebook (cats), 295 rubles →
• Star Wars notebook, 451 rubles →
• Notebook "Harry Potter. Expecto patronum! ", 931 rubles →
• St. Petersburg notebook "Cat on a Bicycle", 280 rubles →

3. Mug

If you don't know what to give, buy a mug. This universal rule works even better when it comes to such cute New Year presentations.

What to buy

• Mug with cats from Elan Gallery, 437 rubles →
• Mug "Starfish" from Advita, 390 rubles →
• Mug with a unicorn from "Eureka", 490 rubles →
• Mug "Today I am a princess" from Zakka, 450 rubles →

Gift Ideas for a Photographer Friend

1. Tripod

A tripod is an indispensable tool in a photographer's arsenal: it gives your hands a rest, protects you from a blocked horizon, allows you to shoot time-lapse video and long exposure photos.

What to buy

• Tripod with remote control for a smartphone from AliExpress, 1 142 rubles →
• Tripod Joby Gorillapod 1K, 2 890 rubles →
• Compact tripod Rekam RT ‑ M25BL, 590 rubles →
• Tripod Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod Black, 1 990 rubles →
• Tripod-tripod HAMA Mini Flex 2 in 1, 710 rubles →

2. Backpack for the camera

Give a friend the opportunity to dress up your favorite camera with a stylish backpack. There are hundreds of different types: from small cases to capacious bags with compartments for batteries, interchangeable lenses and other accessories.

What to buy

• Backpack for the Canon Custom Gadget Bag 300EG, 2,490 rubles →
• Bag HAMA Syscase 110, 1,020 rubles →
• Backpack RIVA 7860, 5 290 rubles →

3. A set of lenses for a smartphone

Photographers see opportunities to capture a unique shot everywhere, but the camera is not always at hand. Removable optics for a smartphone camera are a good help for those who often find themselves in such situations.

What to buy

• Set of lenses APEXEL 10 in 1 from AliExpress, 1 174 rubles →
• Lens for smartphone Black Eye Macro 20x, 2 490 rubles →
• A set of HAMA Uni lenses for tablets and smartphones, 580 rubles →

What to give to a car enthusiast friend

1. Car recorder

If your friend spends a lot of time behind the wheel and still hasn't got a recorder, it's time to please him with a useful thing.

What to buy

• DVR DIGMA FreeDrive 300, 2 690 rubles →
• Mirror-video recorder SILVERSTONE F1 NTK ‑ 351Duo, 2 360 rubles →
• Video recorder Mio MiVue 786, 8 990 rubles →
• Video recorder Pioneer VREC-100CH, 3,990 rubles →

2. Car vacuum cleaner

A compact device for maintaining order in the cabin will come in handy for a car enthusiast at any time of the year. It is worth choosing powerful models with additional attachments: they thoroughly clean the interior.

What to buy

• Car vacuum cleaner Proffi PA0329 (AUTO Colibri), 2 990 rubles →
• Car vacuum cleaner Vitek VT ‑ 1850, 3 190 rubles →
• Car vacuum cleaner STARWIND CV-100, 590 rubles →
• Car vacuum cleaner SINBO SVC 3460, 600 rubles →

3. Thermos

A great gift for those who have to be on long journeys. You can choose from the classic options or donate a thermo mug powered by a cigarette lighter.

What to buy

• Thermos LaPlaya Mercury, 1 l, 1 890 rubles →
• Thermos LaPlaya Traditional, 1, 8 l, 1,390 rubles →
• Mug with heating "Auto", 900 rubles →

What to give an artist friend

1. A set of pencils

Pencils are one of the most demanded consumables for the artist: they are the most convenient way to sketch, and they constantly break and grind. Of course, a pile of pencils does not look very festive, so Lifehacker advises purchasing a set.

What to buy

• Colored pencils Blackwood, 24 colors, 482 rubles →
• Faber-Castell colored pencils, 36 colors, 1 857 rubles →
• Aquarelle watercolor colored pencils, 36 colors, 561 rubles →

2. Sketchbook

Another popular consumable is the sketch pad. The choice is huge: sketchbooks from craft paper, classic white paper or completely black paper. Plus - tons of cool covers for people with different interests.

What to buy

• Sketchbook My black sketchbook, 100 sheets, 219 rubles →
• Sketchbook "Little Prince", 120 sheets, 561 rubles →
• Sketchbook “Vincent Van Gogh. Starry Night ", 90 sheets, 460 rubles →
• Sketchbook “Harry Potter. Marauder's Map ", 100 sheets, 444 rubles →
• Sketchbook "Artist's set", 128 sheets, A4, 600 rubles →

3. Pastel pencils

It is convenient to draw on craft paper with such pencils or crayons. And with their help, you can decorate gifts.

What to buy

• A set of soft pastels GALLERY Artists Soft in a wooden box, 72 colors, 4 318 rubles →
• Dry pastel, 12 colors, gray tones, 1,500 rubles →
• Pastel pencils CarbOthello in a metal box, 24 colors, 3 681 rubles →

UPD. The text was updated on October 12, 2020: some products were replaced and the current prices were indicated.