The official start to the holiday season is signified by two major things: Mariah Carey's annual video announcement and Oprah dropping her list of Favorite Things. With the former happening on Nov. 1 and the latter on Nov. 5, the time has come, ready or not.
If you want to get a jump on your holiday shopping list, but don't know where to start, Oprah's Favorite Things 2025 list is essentially the ultimate gift guide. "Each year, I search for gifts that feel just right — little luxuries, cozy comforts, and clever finds for friends, family, and everyone in between," she says to introduce this year's guide. With over 100 items on the list, there's certainly something for everyone. Besides spanning a variety of categories, the gifts also vary in price from under $50 to over $500.
We definitely recommend checking out the full list, but we've pulled some of our favorite picks for your convenience to help you get your shopping started. Several of Mashable's own favorite products even made the list. Check them out below.
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Why we like it
Just released in September, Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have already earned a spot on our list of the best headphones of 2025. Mashable's reviewer called them "without a doubt, one of the best products of the year" and "a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors." They cost $249 (just like their predecessor), but we're hoping to see them get their first price drop for Black Friday.
Samsung The Frame Pro
Why we like it
We're big fans of the whole family of Samsung The Frame TVs, but the latest Frame Pro is in a class of its own. It offers a nearly wireless design, an upgraded Neo QLED 4K display and NQ4 AI Gen3 processor, AI features (of course), and a 144Hz refresh rate. It's pretty pricey, even with the current $300 discount, so we're hoping to see a new record-low price on Black Friday.
Ninja Creami Swirl
Why we like it
One of our favorite Ninja appliances, the Creami Swirl lets total beginners make impressively creamy ice cream, froyo, or fruit whip at home. The Swirl even includes a soft serve dispenser for serving up fluffy cones for you and your guests. As a Mashable Choice Award winner, our reviewer says it's "the most impressive Creami for the hosts with the most, but it's also just straight-up fun."
Apple Watch Series 11
Why we like it
Released during Apple's September event, the Apple Watch Series 11 didn't fix what wasn't broken. It brings improvement to battery life, hardware, and connectivity, sports an S11 chip and tougher design, is now 5G-capable for quicker connectivity, and can last a full day per charge. The biggest standout is a hypertension tool designed to flag chronic high blood pressure (though it shouldn't replace a doctor). It starts at $399, like its predecessor, and already has a $10 price drop at Amazon. Be on the lookout for a better price in the coming weeks.
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x
Why we like it
Dyson's newest hair multi-styler, the Airwrap Co-anda 2x, features a new motor for faster drying and styling and two new attachments that are RFID-enabled to auto-adjust the speed and heat settings on the tool. It's fancy and does what it says it does, but the price is a bit outrageous. We'll definitely be keeping our eyes peeled for a discount this holiday season.
Ooni Volt 2 electric pizza oven
Why we like it
While we haven't actually tested the Ooni Volt 2 indoor electric pizza oven, the brand's wood pellet Fyra oven is one of our favorites. The Volt 2 brings the pizza cooking indoors with a countertop design that can safely reach 850 degrees for restaurant-quality pizza in just 90 seconds. It has three built-in presets for Neapolitan, thin crust, and pan pizza. Plus, you can even proof your dough in it with a temperature range that starts at just 70 degrees. It is a bit of an investment at $699, so be on the lookout for price drops later this month.
ASUS Zenbook A14
Why we like it
Mashable's resident laptop expert, Haley Henschel, named the ASUS Zenbook A14 her favorite budget Windows laptop, the best ultraportable laptop of 2025, and "an amazing MacBook Air dupe." She credits its all-day battery life, gorgeous OLED display, and feather-light build, as does Oprah in her Favorite Things list. It scored a Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 11,256 in our CPU benchmark, which makes it the fastest Windows laptop in our database that costs under $1,000 (aside from gaming models). Henschel notes that she's seen the price drop to as low as $579.99 previously, so we're definitely expecting a wild Black Friday deal.
