Michigan Internet Marketing Club: Top Gifts for Under $100

Top Gifts for Under $100

Gift giving can be a stressful endeavor. To relieve a little of that stress this holiday season we created a series of gift guides that are grouped by price. Here, we focus on some of the top-rated products of 2015 for under $100. Don’t forget to check our Top Gifts for Under $50 and Top Gifts for Under $200.

Chefman My Barista RJ30, $80

If you have someone on your gift list whose theme-song lyrics include “I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date!” you won’t go wrong with this super-speedy single-serve coffeemaker. In our tests, this speed demon made a good fresh-brewed mug of joe and is one of the least expensive models you’ll find. It takes K- Cups or loose grounds and is available in white, red, or black.

Check our coffeemaker buying guide and Ratings for more information.

Goal Zero Lighthouse 250 Lantern, $80

Beneath that lamp and flashing red light, the Goal Zero has an internal battery capable of stowing 4400mAh of power—enough to recharge an iPhone 6s twice, with electricity to spare. For unforeseen emergencies, it also features a hand crank, though you might not want to lean too heavily on that. Five minutes worth of toil adds only 1 percentage point to the phone’s battery-life indicator.

Ninja Nutri Ninja Pro, $90

Personal blenders feature a smaller blending container that doubles as a travel cup—perfect if the giftee you have in mind likes to take his or her morning smoothie on the go. Ninja’s version beat out the other half-dozen tested models by a wide margin, combining puréeing prowess with superior ice crushing. Like all personal blenders, the Ninja is best for low-impact tasks—say, making fresh fruit smoothies or mixing up a milk shake. Save the frozen cocktails for a full-sized blender.

Check our blender buying guide and Ratings for more information.

Ginsu Chikara, $75

Ginsu knives have come a long way since the name became synonymous with cheesy 1970s-era infomercials. For less than $10 per knife, this eight-piece set offers great value, providing the cutting performance and handle comfort of knife sets costing three to four times as much. The set includes a chef and santoku knife, but you’ll have to pay an additional $10 if you want a slicer.

Check our kitchen knives buying guide and Ratings for more information.

Ronco Ready Grill RG1005BLGEN, $80

This vertical broiler uses two sets of heating rods to quickly cook food in a basket from both sides, kind of like a toaster. It has no temperature control, just heating elements that are on the whole time and a 30-minute timer that turns off the grill when time is up. Chicken wings, frozen fries, and burgers were nicely browned and tasty but not smoky or grilled, and the Ready Grill cooked them faster than even a convection oven. Plus cleanup is a cinch.