Best Apple Gifts for Christmas 2023

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What Apple gifts do you buy for the Apple Person who has everything (which, let’s be honest, is most Apple People)?

I know it’s hard; I’m an Apple Person myself.

If you’re staring down the barrel of a similar buying conundrum for your Apple-loving sibling, better half, parent, or mate, I’ve got some good news.

There are some awesome Apple gifts out there for Christmas 2023. You just need to know where to look – and I’ve done all the looking and testing for you.

Let’s get straight into my current list of favourite Apple gifts for Christmas 2023 (and beyond)!

Prices are correct as of 29 November 2023.

Paperlike Pro Bundle

• £79
• BUY HERE

I’m a bore about Paperlike, I know. This isn’t because I’m a click-hungry, affiliate-driven, brand-influenced content creator. No, really – it’s because Paperlike makes a product that has transformed my iPad. I use it every single day and I’d recommend it to my mum – not just a bunch of strangers on the internet.

Simple, really.

For the uninitiated (there can’t be many left), Paperlike is a screen protector that’s compatible with all iPads, and which turns the surface of the display into something that feels like paper. It’s mesmerising, mind-bending, and means you can literally use your iPad like a notepad without feeling like you’re writing on glass.

The best news is that it doesn’t dull the colours on your iPad and it is incredibly durable. But Paperlike doesn’t stop there – they also make the most useful display cleaner and an awesome grip for the Apple Pencil. You can buy the lot in the Pro bundle which saves some serious bucks making it one of the best Apple gifts out there.

Benks headphone stand

• £43.99/$54.99
• BUY HERE

If there’s one accessory people always spot in my headphone review videos, it’s the Benks headphone stand.

There’s not a huge amount to say about this apart from the fact that if your Apple-loving present receiver has a pair of AirPods Max, this is the best way to show them off. The Benks headphone stand looks like Apple made it – it’s that good.

There’s even a charging dock on the base, which is the ideal place on which to juice up your iPhone while admiring your super-expensive noise-cancelling headphones.

Oh, and it works with other headphones, like the Beats Studio Pro or Sony WH-1000XM5, if you’re wondering!

Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad 10

• £238/$301
• BUY HERE

Let’s not beat around the bush – the iPad 10th generation is a weird iPad. I’ve never quite fathomed who it’s for, but I’m glad it heralded the introduction of the Magic Keyboard Folio.

This keyboard-come-case-come-stand is only compatible with the iPad 10th generation, but if your loved one or friend has the latter and is yet to experience its capabilities as a laptop replacement, this is the best way to unearth that functionality.

The Magic Keyboard Folio includes an escape key and a function key row. The keyboard can also be detached, leaving the protective rear casing as an adjustable stand for the iPad.

This makes it so much better than the Magic Keyboard, despite the latter being the more expensive option (and only iPad Pro and iPad Air compatible)!

A must-buy for anyone with an iPad 10th generation.

2021 iPad mini 6

• £519/$656
• BUY HERE

The iPad mini 6 is one of Apple’s best and most exciting product releases in recent memory. It replaced an old, tired design, and became an instant hit with my audience.

It’s due for an upgrade. In 2024, it’s almost certain we’ll see a new iPad mini, but that doesn’t make the current version obsolete or a poor buy. Quite the opposite, in fact – because you can find a great deal if you shop around.

Waiting on Apple is a fool’s game – there’s still a chance we won’t see a new iPad mini next year. And even if we do, it might be more expensive or have features that are irrelevant to certain users.

If you know that special someone has been pining for one of these for a while, imagine how happy it’ll make them to find that Santa decided to fill that iPad mini void.

Apple Magic Trackpad

• £128/$164
• BUY HERE

I am firmly in Camp Magic Trackpad. The Magic Mouse remains, in my humble opinion, an abomination of design and function.

The Magic Trackpad, conversely, remains the best trackpad on the market. It’s pretty much identical to the one you get on modern MacBooks, and if the person for whom you’re buying this Christmas present has been wielding either a Magic Mouse or some horrible third-party pointer, this will put a huge smile on their face.

The Magic Trackpad is also a great option for people who like to use two input devices. That’s right – there are a whole bunch of mouse-and-trackpad users out there either in need of a new trackpad, or who are yet to discover the benefits of using both accessories on their Mac.

AirPods Pro 2

• £189/£$240
• BUY HERE

I wrote recently that AirPods are right up there with the original Macintosh and the iPhone when it comes to Apple’s greatest triumphs.

I stand by that. They are one of the few – if not, arguably, the only – Apple products currently on sale that have the elusive ‘magic’ originally instilled by the late Steve Jobs.

The good news is that there’s a bunch to choose from these days, but the range-topping AirPods Pro 2nd generation are the pinnacle of the AirPods experience. Featuring some of the best noise cancelling performance you’ll har on a pair of earbuds, incredibly competent sound, and all of the juicy Apple ecosystem stuff, they make for an incredible product.

You’ll be in the good books for a long time if you buy these for someone. Trust me.

Apple Pencil 2

• £94/$119
• BUY HERE

Whether you’re an artist, doodler, or simply a fan of taking hand-written notes, the Apple Pencil is an essential iPad accessory. It’s also a brilliant Apple gift for anyone who’s addicted to their iPad.

The Apple Pencil 2 is the best version Apple has made. Obviously. It’s the right size, it has a ridge to stop it rolling off the table, and it’s as fast and pencil-like to use as any tablet stylus you’ll waste money on.

However, if the Apple Pencil 2 is a bit too rich for your tastes as a Christmas present, there is an alternative (and, no it isn’t the new USB-C version!).

Benks Pen

• £32/$40
• BUY HERE

The Benks Pen remains one of the most popular accessories I’ve ever featured on my YouTube channel, and for good reason.

It costs a fraction of the Apple Pencil 2, yet it looks and feels practically identical. It charges magnetically, it has that same anti-roll ridge, and it’s just as smooth and fast to use as Apple’s more expensive version.

It lacks pressure sensitivity, so if your present recipient is an artist, it’s a no-go, but for everyone else, it’s hard to look past that price, isn’t it?

Pitaka MagEZ Case 4 Pro for iPhone 15

• £50/$59
• BUY HERE

Made from aramid fibre and featuring military-grade shock resistance, the MagEZ Case 4 Pro for the iPhone is one of the best smartphone cases I’ve used.

If you prefer your iPhone case to be thin and unobtrusive, yet capable of protecting that expensive piece of tech from the worst of drops, it’s a complete no-brainer.

The MagEZ Case 4 Pro looks the part, too, which is why it’s a great present option for anyone who has recently treated themselves to an expensive new iPhone.

MOFT Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet

• £24
• BUY HERE

There’s one iPhone MagSafe accessory that never leaves the back of my iPhone 15 Pro Max (no matter which case I have attached) – the MOFT Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet.

It’s got super-strong magnets, holds up to three cards, and doubles as an ingenious little stand. You can basically perch your iPhone vertically or horizontally, hands-free, and enjoy whatever content you happen to be digging into at the time.

Once you’ve used a snap-on wallet from MOFT, you will never look back. Or, rather, the lucky recipient of your present will never look back – or stop thanking you.

Brain.fm

• $69.99 per year (get 20% off with code markellis)
• BUY HERE

This isn’t strictly an Apple gift, but it does pair perfectly with the iPhone and a pair of noise-cancelling AirPods. And my audience loves it, so there.

Brain.fm is an audio app which pipes music into your ears, thus making you more productive. I know this sounds bonkers, but I’ve reached the point where I cannot work without it. If I need to write, research, or chew through numbers, Brain.fm is the first thing I reach for.

I’ve worked with Brain.fm for a while now, and that partnership has resulted in me being able to get you a great discount, which makes this, I think, a brilliant present for anyone who loves their productivity tools. I can guarantee they probably haven’t thought of this one, either.

They’ll be thanking you for months afterwards.

Appl Gifts Wrap up

See? Christmas shopping for Apple gifts isn’t as tricky as you might think. In fact, it’s pretty easy once you know what to look for.

I’m confident there’s something for every budget above, but, as always, if you’ve come across any brilliant Apple gifts recently, get involved in the comments section below and share the love.

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