Your Mom Will Love One of These Top Gifts of 2026

Amazon just came out with its all-new $630 Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. But for reading, we like the more affordable Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, which is our pick for the best all-around e-reader. Unlike the Scribe, it can't double as a digital notepad but it has plenty of top-notch features Mom will appreciate, including a 7-inch 300 ppi display, a 25% faster page turn rate than the previous model, an enhanced lighting scheme and long battery life (up to 12 weeks).

For a better in-flight entertainment experience, get your mom the AirFly Pro. All she has to do is connect it to the 3.5mm headphone jack and then she can listen to the show or movie of her choice via her Bluetooth headphones. (And if you want to get her those too, we have our top picks for the best wireless headphones.) Meanwhile, she won’t have to deal with all the ambient noise around her when she uses the AirFly Pro versus the airline-given headphones.

This AirFly Pro also comes with an international headphone adapter, as well as a nice suede travel case. CNET’s Nelson Aguilar says that aside from his Anker MagSafe battery pack, the AirFly Pro has become his most treasured travel accessory when he flies -- and Mom is sure to say the same thing.

Apple's AirTags are the perfect gift for the mom who appreciates tech that will help her keep track of things, from luggage to handbags or even bikes. If you order them through Apple, you can even add Mom's initials (at no additional cost) to make it a more personalized gift.

If Mom likes to travel, chances are she'll need top-notch noise-canceling earbuds. Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 are the recipient of a CNET Editors' Choice Award and top our list for the best wireless earbuds. CNET audio expert David Carnoy says they're "about as close as earbuds get to being complete: excellent noise cancellation, strong voice-calling performance and sound quality that rivals the very best."

Help make cleaning a whole lot easier with this robovac, which is also CNET's choice for the best budget robot vacuum in 2026. Despite its cut-rate price, the Eufy RoboVac 25C performed surprisingly well in our tests on hardwood and carpet. Mom can set it to run on a schedule so her floors are always sparkling, especially during the holidays.

If your mom loves taking long, luxurious baths or showers, every evening will feel like a five-star spa experience with the help of this towel warmer. It will get her towel toasty while she's bathing and she can even throw her pajamas and robe into the warmer too.

An essential oil diffuser not only keeps your home smelling nice but it can also boost your energy or help you feel more relaxed, depending on which fragrance you choose. This smart model from Asakuki made our list of the best essential oil diffusers. You can use the app to set a schedule or a timer, and if you have an Amazon smart speaker, you can control the diffuser using your voice via Alexa. Plus, it has an impressive 500-milliliter water reservoir so you can run it for hours on end.

Yes, it's pricey but this little wearable is one of the most accurate health trackers we've tested. Unlike a bulky smartwatch, the Oura Ring 4 is light and sleek, with a "barely there" feel. CNET fitness guru Nasha Addarich Martínez tested the Oura Ring 4 for more than six months and was impressed with how it transformed her sleep quality and overall well-being. "I now realize how much better I feel when prioritizing rest and having a good nighttime routine."

Mom’s probably on her feet a lot so she’ll love this Renpho Shiatsu foot massager, which focuses on the arches and heels. It has three heating levels and a remote, so all she has to do is sit back, relax and select what kind of foot massage she’d like -- she can choose the knead and air intensities, as well as the length of time. Before she knows it, she’ll be more relaxed and probably sleep better as a result.

We tested the Theragun Mini 2.0 and rated it our favorite mini massage gun, thanks to its compact size and surprisingly powerful performance. This third-generation version is slightly smaller but delivers the same powerful 1,750 to 2,400 percussions per minute. Although we also love the Theragun Elite -- it's our top-rated massage gun -- the Theragun Mini is more budget-friendly and perfect for taking on the go.

While the Stanley Quencher has been popular for a while now, we prefer the IceFlow because it doesn't leak as much, so it's more portable. The handle on top is nice too, as opposed to on the side. No doubt, if "drink more water" is on Mom’s to-do list, she'll love this on-the-go cup, which fits perfectly into a car's cup holder and does its job extremely well, keeping beverages cold or hot for hours. It also comes in more than 25 colors, including rose quartz, jade and black, so you’ll definitely be able to find one in her favorite color.

Everyone loves ice cream and Mom will love whipping up the tasty stuff at home. The Ninja Creami went viral last year, thanks to its ability to easily churn out ice cream, gelato and sorbet in minutes. It also scored big points during our testing for the best ice cream maker. Read our review of this TikTok-famous ice cream maker.

Whether your mom loves a glass of chilled rosé or is guilty of putting an ice cube or two into her white wine, elevate her experience with the help of this wine glass chiller. It will keep her beverage crisp throughout the evening and her wine will stay cold for up to an hour once she takes it out. Pair it with a wine club subscription for the ultimate gift.

If the mom you're shopping for craves quality cold brew -- but she's not a fan of trekking to a cafe each morning -- we love Oxo's Good Grips cold brew coffee maker. It churns out consistently delicious and refreshing cold brew, batch after batch.

Even if Mom doesn't have a green thumb, it's not necessary with this smart indoor tabletop garden. It comes with three basil pods, though you can always buy her other fruit and vegetable ones too. This also made our pick for best indoor smart gardens. 

Submit one to three pictures of Mom and her loved ones to PersonalizationLab to create this one-of-a-kind pair of socks. You can choose from all types of colors and patterns; prices start at $14.

This is a good rainy day activity for Mom, and you and the family can help her piece it together. Once the puzzle is complete, you can get it framed so it's an everlasting gift. This puzzle is 10x14 inches and 252 pieces, but you can also get one with 60 pieces, 520 pieces or 1,014, depending on how ambitious your mom is.

Photo books are a great way to turn favorite memories into something tangible and meaningful, and your mom will love this one from Mixbook. There are many themes to choose from -- like travel, family, seasonal and so on -- and you can choose photos from your computer or social media accounts. When it comes to best photo books, CNET's experts found Mixbook to be the easiest to use. Prices vary, but there are often discounts if you’re making your first book.

If Mom has a pet, getting her a personalized pet pillow is perfect -- she'll love the constant reminder of her furry friend. Prices vary, but a 14x14-inch case with a pillow is $40.

What coffee-drinking mom wouldn't love a coffee subscription? With this one from Atlas, she'll get to try coffees from around the world, such as Costa Rica and Peru. Each box comes with a postcard from the coffee's country of origin, as well as tasting notes and brewing advice. This brand also made our pick for best coffee subscription, so it's definitely worth considering as a gift. Plus, Atlas Coffee Club is having great sales right now: Get three months for $55, six months for $99 or a year for $189.

MasterClass is the perfect way for Mom to learn something new -- even if she didn't realize she wanted to. Whether she wants to perfect her cooking or public speaking skills, there are subject matters that suit everyone's interests. A gift subscription starts at $120 for an annual membership.

Once you gift this to your mom, she'll get to choose each month which books she'd like to read. And if she wants to talk to other Book of the Month members, she can engage with them via the app through reading challenges and more. A three-month membership is $60, six months is $100 and 12 months is $200.

Chocolate connoisseurs will love this delicious gift.Each month features different decadent gourmet chocolates for Mom to sample, from chocolate-covered cherries to truffles. Prices start at $115 for three months.