21 Black Friday deals that’d make perfect Christmas gifts

A portable speaker is such a versatile gift as it can be used anywhere and provide the soundtrack to someone’s life – whether they’re hanging out indoors, chilling by the pool or hosting outdoor gatherings. The JBL Grip would make an especially great Christmas gift because it’s compact enough to bring anywhere, has a powerful speaker and is durable enough to survive a bit of rough treatment. The speaker has an IP68 waterproof, dustproof and drop-resistance rating, a battery that can last up to 14 hours and a built-in ambient light that can be customised via the JBL app to light up dark nights. Usually priced at around $130, it’s currently 25% off at Amazon, making it even more affordable.

Powerbanks are great little tools for carrying with you so you can charge your devices on-the-go, and they are especially handy for travelling. If you know someone whose phone is always dying, a powerbank would make a great gift. Unfortunately, good quality powerbanks can be pricey, but this 25,000mAh powerbank by Iniu is currently 16% off, bringing it down to just over $75. This compact device supports fast charging and packs a lot of punch. Iniu says it can fully charge an iPhone 15 3.9 times and a MacBook Pro 14-inch 0.9 times. It also features dual USB-C ports, so you can recharge multiple devices at the same time.

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop is the renowned brand’s smallest coffee machine. It only takes 30 seconds to heat up and is easy to use, with a single button that can produce four different coffee sizes. If someone you know is due for a new coffee machine and they love the simplicity of pods, the Vertuo Pop is a great option, especially with the current $101 discount which brings it down to just $98.

Smart speakers are all the rage these days and Amazon’s Echo range is a great, affordable introduction to starting a smart home. The Echo Pop is a smart speaker that can connect via both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and has Amazon’s Alexa assistant built in. You can use voice control to ask Alexa to play music, set alarms and timers, check the weather, make calls, read the news and more. If you have other compatible smart home devices, you can also use the Echo Pop to control smart plugs or smart lights. This device is currently 41% off, making it an affordable gift idea.

If you know someone who hasn’t yet got an airfryer and probably wouldn’t buy one for themselves, the Philips Essential Air Fryer is a great gift. It’s easy to use, has a 4.1L capacity and is currently 65% off. You can upgrade someone's cooking experience for less than $70 this Christmas.

For someone who loves styling their hair at home and trying new looks, the BondiBoost Blowout Brush Pro is a great gift idea. It doubles as a hair brush and hair dryer, with 360 degree airflow vents and three speed options, it can take your hair from wet and flat, to dry and bouncy in no time at all. No need to use a hair dryer and a round brush to achieve a blowout, the Blowout Brush Pro can achieve this look on its own – and it currently costs less than $45.

If you’re looking to buy a new scent for a man in your life and don’t want to pay top dollar, Hugo Boss’s popular Boss Bottled fragrance is currently 62% off at Amazon. Described as a masculine blend of birch leaves, lavender, African violet and lauro amarelle wood, the 100ml bottle usually costs almost $150 but you can pick it up now for just over $55 and save on a great Christmas gift.

For someone who doesn’t own an everyday watch but is into retro fashion, the Casio A158WA-IA digital watch could be a great gift. With a classic silver band and digital face, it’s easy to wear and even easier to use. It also has all the basic features needed in a simple watch – a stopwatch, alarm, auto calendar and it’s also water resistant. Usually costing just under $110, you can pick it up now and save 55% and make an 80s fan’s Christmas.

Crocs have made a massive comeback in recent years, and these days it seems like every second person owns a pair. While the aesthetic definitely isn’t for everyone, you can’t argue that they are comfortable, versatile shoes that are great for the warmer months. If you know someone who’s been eyeing off buying some, why not make their Christmas by treating them to a new pair of Crocs Classic Clogs. Usually costing almost $80, multiple colours are currently on sale at Amazon for as little as $37.99. The discount will depend on the colour you choose, but multiple popular colours including Lavender, white, bone and Pure Water are available for under $40.

Lego can be a great gift for children and adults alike. Not only will it give them something to keep them occupied for hours, but they’ll have a cool creation to display after. Myer has discounted a wide range of Lego sets for Black Friday, with multiple options under $100. If you’re shopping for someone who loves Lego but you don’t think a pink flower bouquet is for the right choice, there are hundreds of other options from popular collections including Lego Technic, Lego Star Wars, Lego Disney and more. Lots of these sets also get an additional discount for Myer One members, and if you’re not already signed up you can do so for free..

Other Lego options in this price range include:
- Lego Speed Champions 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) (76917) - $32.99 $24.99
- Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid (10343) - $49.99 $44.99
- Lego Harry Potter Chomping Monster Book of Monsters (76449) - $109.99 $89.99
- Lego Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree (10348) - $99.99 $84.99
- Lego Technic Ford Bronco SUV (42213) - $99.99 $84.99
- Lego Star Wars Home One Starcruiser (75403) - $109.99 $93.49
- Lego Disney Pixar Wall-E & Eve (43279) - $109.99 $93.49
- Lego Ideas Disney Pixar Luxo JR Building Set (21357) - $109.99 $94.99