The holiday shopping season is upon us, and we've been looking around for the best gift ideas to help our readers. Welcome to our definitive holiday gift shopping guide for under $250!
All the products listed below cost $250 or less (some after significant holiday discounts), and if you want to spend a little extra, we also have one Samsung product suggestion at the end that costs a little more.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Minions Edition
There's no item that brings Samsung and Minions together better than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Minioins Edition. If your loved one is a Minions fan looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds, this is the perfect gift.
This bundle includes the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, which is the best pair of Samsung wireless earbuds, with a Minions-themed case. There are two cases available, one for Stuart and the other for Otto, and both feature a QR code users can scan to obtain a free Minions smartphone theme!
- Buy Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Minions Edition for $209.99 ($60 discount)
32-inch Odyssey G3 Gaming Monitor
Samsung makes some of the best gaming monitors, and the 32-inch Odyssey G3 is among those that don't break the bank. Thanks to a holiday discount, you can now buy it for less than $250.
The 32-inch Odyssey G3 has a resolution of 1920 x 1080, a response time of 1 ms, and a refresh rate of 165Hz. It also supports AMD Freesync for a tear-free experience and has a DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4. More so, it has a height-adjustable stand that can tilt, swivel, and pivot to 90 degrees.
- Buy 32-inch Odyssey G3 for $209.99 ($120 discount)
Samsung B-series B650 Soundbar
Another great gift that you can now buy at a significant discount is the B-series 3.1 ch. B650 soundbar from Samsung.
The B650 soundbar has Dolby Atmos, multi-directional sound with Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Visual X, and Bass Boost. Usually, this sound bar costs $400, but you can now buy it for half the price!
- Buy Samsung B-series B650 Soundbar for $199.99 ($200 discount)
Galaxy A14 5G
If you want to gift a Galaxy phone that doesn't break your bank, you can grab the Galaxy A14 5G. It's not going to compete with Samsung's best, but it offers good value for money.
The Galaxy A14 5G has a 6.6-inch PLS LCD 90Hz screen, an Exynos 1330 chip, and a triple camera setup featuring a 50MP primary sensor. It runs Android 13 but can be updated to the newer Android 14-based One UI 6.0 upgrade.
- Buy Galaxy A14 5G for $199.99
Samsung Bespoke Smart Over-the-Range Microwave
The Bespoke Smart Over-the-Range Microwave from Samsung not only looks great but also has a great feature set, including SmartThings integration. Usually, it's way out of the $250 budget, but now, it's available at a discount.
This microwave has a Ceramic Enamel interior, powerful ventilation, a charcoal and grease vent filter, a child lock, and a sensor cook that can help users warm soup or cook frozen dinners with optimal results.
- Buy Bespoke Smart Over-the-Range Microwave for $249 ($200 discount)
Philips Hue Outdoor Smart LED Light Strip
Here's something a bit more festive for people who love decorating their homes with lights. The Philips Hue Outdoor Smart LED Light Strip has 16 million colors and shades of white and a length of 16 feet.
This light strip works with SmartThings and it is waterproof. It does require the Hue Bridge accessory (purchased separately for $60), but even so, the Light Strip is in the budget thanks to a discount.
- Buy Philips Hue Outdoor Smart LED Light Strip for $177.99 ($42 discount)
Nanoleaf Elements Wood Look Hexagons
Nanoleaf creates some of the most interesting ambient light fixtures for the home, and the Nanoleaf Elements Wood Look Hexagons are certainly unique. They offer a glowing wooden texture, perfect for people who want ambient light but aren't fans of RGB.
This hexagon lighting solution for your home is compatible with Samsung SmartThings and offers features like music sync. They can be installed without power tools, as they have a simple adhesive setup.
- Buy Nanoleaf Elements Wood Look Hexagons for $189.99 ($60 discount)
Nanoleaf Shapes
For fans of RGBW color schemes, the Nanoleaf Shapes is a better solution than the Wood Look model. The Shapes offer more than 16 million colors!
The Nanoleaf Shapes work with SmartThings and can also be installed with ease without power tools, and they also offer music sync with different Rhythm Scenes for the best lively ambiance.
- Buy Nanoleaf Shapes for $199 ($20 discount)
SmartWings Motorized Light Filtering Shades
These SmartWings shades can be the perfect gift for people who want to smartify their homes. They are rechargeable, come with a remote, and they are compatible with SmartThings.
Customers can choose from a wide variety of colors. The shades offer 70% blackout and an elegant cordless setup.
- Buy SmartWings Motorized Light Filtering Shades for $169.99
Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell
This type of video doorbell usually costs nearly $300, but the Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell with Echo Show 5 is now available at a 38% discount.
The doorbell is battery-powered and has an autonomy of 6 months on a single charge. It connects directly to Wi-Fi and doesn't require a hub.
- Buy Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell for $174 ($110 discount)
Extreme Samsung Gift
As promised, the 11th and last item on our holiday shopping list is available from Samsung and costs a little more than $250. But if you can spare the extra cash, it's worth every penny.
We're referring to the 40mm Galaxy Watch 6. The Bluetooth-Wi-Fi version is now available for $299. If your loved one is looking for a smartwatch, this is the most affordable and best solution from Samsung.
- Buy Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm) for $299.99
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