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Gift Guide: Last-minute Apple gifts that arrive before Christmas

Chance Miller | Dec 16 2025 - 12:19 pm PT

As holiday shopping enters the final stretch, it’s not too late to secure your favorite Apple gear. Whether you’re looking to score a new pair of AirPods Pro 3, new Apple accessories, or a MacBook Air, time is running out but you can still act quick.

Head below for the official 9to5Mac last-minute gift guide.

AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4

AirPods Pro 3 are undoubtedly the most popular gift this holiday season. As I wrote in my full review in September, the AirPods Pro 3 are the best thing you can buy from Apple right now. They’re not just excellent headphones, either. They offer health tracking features, game changing accessibility features, and more.

If you’re looking for something a little bit cheaper, AirPods 4 are a great option. They’re available in two versions, one with ANC and one at an even lower price point.

Amazon

AirPods Pro 3 $210 (Reg. $249)
- Arrives by Christmas in most cities, but be sure to double check.

Best Buy

AirPods Pro 3 $210 (Reg. $249)
AirPods 4 with ANC $140 (Reg. $180)
AirPods 4 $85 (Reg. $130)

Apple Watch Series 11

Apple Watch Series 11 is a great upgrade especially for people using an Apple Watch Series 8 or earlier. Supply for Christmas delivery is running low, but it’s still available in select configurations and sizes. You’ll just have to be flexible.

Be sure to double check shipping estimates for your specific city.

42mm Apple Watch Series 11 from $299 (Reg. $399)
46mm Apple Watch Series 11 $329 (Reg. $429)
42mm Apple Watch Series 11 Cell $399 (Reg. $499)
46mm Apple Watch Series 11 Cell $429 (Reg. $529)

Beats Pill

The Beats Pill is one of my absolute favorite products out there right now. It offers an iconic form factor, great sound quality, excellent integration with your iPhone and Apple gear, and more.

Beats Pill $100 (Reg. $150)

MacBook Air

Shipping estimates on the MacBook Air are getting really tight. This is the best bang-for-your-buck laptop in Apple’s lineup, but if you need to get it before Christmas, you need to act quick. Even waiting a few hours could delay your order beyond Christmas Day.

13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $799 (Reg. $999)
13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB $949 (Reg. $1,199)
13-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $1,149 (Reg. $1,399)

The 15-inch MacBook Air is personally my favorite. You can’t beat the combination of the ultra thin and light design with the larger display.

15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $999 (Reg. $1,199)
15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB $1,149 (Reg. $1,399)
15-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $1,349 (Reg. $1,599)

Mac mini

The M4 Mac mini is the best bang-for-your-buck Mac period in Apple’s lineup. You’ll just to make sure you or the person you’re shopping for can supply a keyboard, mouse, and display.

M4 Mac mini 16GB/256GB $479 (Reg. $599)
M4 Mac mini 16GB/512GB $690 (Reg. $799)

iPad

The iPad lineup spans many different sizes and form factors nowadays, and they all make great Christmas gifts. The base model iPad can do more than enough for most people, while the iPad Air is the sweet spot for people wanting a bit more without splurging on the iPad Pro. The iPad mini is an excellent e-reader for someone in the Apple ecosystem.

Some of these models are running low on supply for Christmas, so be sure to triple check before buying.

iPad mini 7 128GB $399 (Reg. $499)
iPad mini 7 256GB $499 (Reg. $699)
iPad mini 7 512GB $699 (Reg. $799)

11-inch M3 iPad Air 128GB $499 (Reg. $599)

11-inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB $899 (Reg. $999)
11-inch M5 iPad Pro 512GB $1,099 (Reg. $1,199)

13-inch M5 iPad Pro 256GB $1,199 (Reg. $1,299)
13-inch M5 iPad Pro 512GB $1,449 (Reg. $1,499)

AirTags

There’s no better gift than peace of mind, and that’s exactly what Apple’s AirTag item trackers give you. Whether you or someone in your life has a bad habit of losing keys or backpacks, AirTags are a must-have.

Apple AirTag 4 Pack $70 (Reg. $99)
Apple AirTag $24 (Reg. $29)

Official iPhone cases

If the person you’re shopping for already has (or is being gifted) an iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, there’s no better stocking stuffer than an official Apple case.