The holiday season is that time of the year when everyone loves to splurge on gifts for themselves and their loved ones. People participating in a gifting marathon, which starts from Halloween and lasts through New Year's Eve, have lots of choices, ranging from hauntingly fun to exceptionally creative options.

Gifting fancy designer items may be a big part of the holidays, but this year's latest gadgets also make great presents, more so because there is always a gizmo out there for everything we need to do.

Not everyone can afford to present their loved ones with an iPhone. Thankfully, there are other budget-friendly options to make your gift stand out. A little bit of research goes a long way when it comes to coming up with the perfect, budget-friendly gift for each person on your list. There are also plenty of festive deals that you might want to take advantage of.

Roku Ultra

Holiday break is synonymous with binge-watching films and TV series and Roku Ultra takes entertainment to a new level. This impressive streaming device comes with a remote and a headphone that works together to facilitate private listening. The device easily streams 4K/HDR with a strong UI. It will cost you no more than $120, with cheaper variants also available.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

This device has been widely lauded by e-readers for granting access to thousands of books at a time. Its notable features include multiple colors and storage options, waterproof, long battery life, among others. It's also fairly wallet-friendly as it costs around $90.

Apple Airpods

Apple Airpods have made a huge buzz since it launched, boasting the best sound features from Apple. Priced at $197, Airpod is rivaled by Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ in terms of high-quality sound and different listening modes. The latter is priced relatively cheaper but Apple fans would gladly spend more to get this powerful yet affordable gadget.

JBL Flip 5

JBL is specifically known for its lineup of waterproof Bluetooth speakers with impeccable sound quality. The speakers are made to be carried anywhere and as far as hikes are concerned, these can be the best companions. The rubber-capped ends and water-sealed inputs ensure high durability and a blissful listening experience.

Sonos Arc

The Dolby Atmos-compatible soundbar produces great stereo sound as well as Dolby's signature height-channel-based audio solution, ensuring the uniform spread of sound all over your room and elevating the TV watching experience. This device is not cheap but is worth every penny. You can buy Sonos Arc for $1,139.99.

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