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9to5Toys Gift Guide: Best gifts for creators from just $26

Creating content may look easy, but anyone who’s tried it knows there’s a lot happening behind the scenes. The right gear can make a huge difference, and choosing something to gift that’s actually useful – and not wildly expensive – can be tricky. Whether they’re filming TikToks, YouTube videos, streaming, podcasting, or just trying to look better on video calls, this guide rounds up practical, creator-friendly gifts that can instantly level up their setup.

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Cameras & Shooting Gear

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Sony ZV-E10 mirrorless camera

The Sony ZV-E10 is a versatile mirrorless camera ideal for content creators. It’s lightweight and easy to carry around, and it’s also capable of recording high-quality video and images. The support for interchangeable lenses here, along with intuitive controls allows vloggers and creators to capture some great content on the go without bulky gear.

Sony Alpha ZV-E10 camera $794.95 (Reg. $900)

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DJI Osmo Pocket 3

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a tiny, stabilized camera that lets you record smooth, high-quality video anywhere. Its portable form factor, ease of use, and great image quality make it an ideal, hassle-free gift for any content creator. You can even pick up the Creator bundle that comes with some additional accessories that make it even easier to record videos on the go. Both the standard Osmo Pocket 3 and the Creator Combo listings are discounted right now as well, so grab them at discounted prices as highlighted below.

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Insta360 Go Ultra

The Insta360 GO Ultra is a tiny, pocket-sized 4K camera that shoots 4K/60fps video and 50MP photos. With reliable stabilization, waterproof build, magnetic mounting and a 200-minute battery life, it’s ideal for creators who want a compact, versatile camera for vlogging and travel content. This upgraded Go Ultra model finally adds microSD support, which is something the previous version lacked, so you don’t have to worry about running out of storage while recording either.

Audio & Mics

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DJI Mic 3

The DJI Mic 3 is a compact wireless audio kit with everything you need, including transmitters and receivers to record great audio for your content, be it interviews, voice overs, and so on. It’s particularly great for long range recordings as well if/when you’re away from the camera and supports 24-bit recording with onboard backup storage. The complete package comes with two transmitters, a receiver, and a charging case for up to 28 hours of use, and it’s also discounted right now.

Shure MV7+ Podcast Mic

Shure MV7X

The Shure MV7X is a reliable XLR dynamic mic you’ve probably seen many creators use. It’s great for podcasters, voice-over artists, and anyone recording indoors. Its focused pickup helps cut out background noise, giving you clear, studio-leaning audio without much fuss. This would make for a solid holiday gift and an upgrade for anyone looking to improve their recording quality.

Smartphone Filmmaking Tools

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Insta360 Flow 2 Pro

If you’re shopping for someone creating content on an iPhone or pretty much any smartphone, it’s hard to go wrong with the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro gimbal. It’s a compact, smart gimbal built for creators on the go, and it’s popular for offering features like AI-powered tracking and 3-axis stabilization. It even has a folding design that makes it to carry around. Something like would come super handy for folks shooting smooth cinematic videos, vlog or travel content with just their phone. This particular model is also discounted at the moment, so you might want to jump in there now.

Image showing Lexar's 1TB Professional Go SSD.

Lexar Professional Go compact SSD

Lexar’s Profesional Go is a compact and powerful USB-C SSD that can instantly add 1TB of storage to your phone for recording content. It offers fast 1,050MB/s read and 1,000MB/s write speeds, and it plugs straight into your phone/laptop to let shoot or transfer 4K videos with zero lag, even on the go.

Storage and power Essentials

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Sandisk Creator series storage devices

SanDisk Creator Series is the brand’s storage ecosystem for creators, featuring drives with ultra-fast NVMe-class speeds, rugged portability, and multi-device compatibility. You can use them with phones, cameras, and even laptops for on-the-go recording or transfers. You’ll find pretty much everything in this series from microSD/SD cards to MagSafe-compatible phone SSDs and portable drives, allowing you to shoot, transfer, edit, and back up 4K video or heavy media when you’re out and about.

Anker 165W 25,000 mAh Anker Power Bank

Anker 25,000mAh power bank with built-in cables and display

Having the right gear is only half the battle – keeping it powered and in good shape is the real challenge when you’re on the move. This high-capacity Anker power bank helps with that, giving your laptop, phone, or camera a quick boost whenever their batteries dip. The built-in retractable cables mean one less thing to pack, and the onboard display makes it easy to keep an eye on how much power you’ve got left.

Editing & Monitoring

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Sony WH-1000XM6 ANC headphones

The WH-1000XM6s are great for creators who edit on the go or work in noisy spaces. These over-ear headphones offer strong noise cancellation to help you focus, and they can last for up to 30 hours on a single charge as well, delivering crisp audio, and ultra-comfortable fit for long sessions without fatigue.

Final Cut Pro (Apple Gift card)

Final Cut Pro makes a great gift for creators in the Apple eco-system who want to level up their editing. It’s a powerful, one-time-purchase video editor packed with pro features, and an Apple Gift Card worth $300 covers the full cost in the U.S.

  • $100 Apple gift card

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Karthik Iyer is a writer at 9to5Toys, serving recommendations and deals on PC, games, computing parts, and other gaming accessories.