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Secret Santa Gifts for a Colleague Under £20

Top picks: Gaiatop Magnetic Hand Warmers Rechargeable 2-Pack (best overall); DOITGO Funny Ceramic Coffee Mug if they live on coffee; More or Less Card Game First Edition if they love a quiz.

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The 6 gifts at a glance

  1. Best overallGaiatop Magnetic Hand Warmers Rechargeable 2-Pack
  2. If they live on coffeeDOITGO Funny Ceramic Coffee Mug
  3. If they love a quizMore or Less Card Game First Edition
  4. If they enjoy a creative projectLEGO Botanicals Rocking Plants 11506
  5. If they are always taking notesRUHSNJK 4 Piece Notebook & Pen Gift Set
  6. If they have a spreadsheet for everythingAurblyn Acrylic Office Desk Sign

With Secret Santa for a colleague, aim for something friendly and useful that anyone in the office could open without awkwardness. Under £20 leaves room for a practical gadget, a desk treat or a small game, so think about how they spend their working day and pick something that fits.

Why we picked each one

  1. Best overall

    Gaiatop Magnetic Hand Warmers Rechargeable 2-Pack

    The Gaiatop magnetic rechargeable hand warmers 2-pack make a practical winter gift for cold commutes or a chilly office, with a Low setting the listing suggests for indoor use. The two warmers can be used separately or joined magnetically for heat on both sides.

    • 2 warmers with 3 heat settings
    • Compact at 8 × 4.6 × 1.8 cm and 65g
    • 2.5 to 5 hours of warmth per warmer
    • Comes with 2 USB-C charging cables

    Worth knowing: Skip if they would rather not keep another gadget charged.

  2. If they live on coffee

    DOITGO Funny Ceramic Coffee Mug

    The DOITGO funny ceramic coffee mug has an 'I Work with Absolute Legends' slogan that suits a work Secret Santa, and a mug is something they can use at their desk every day.

    • 330ml/11oz capacity
    • White ceramic with a C handle
    • Microwave and dishwasher safe
    • Comes in a gift box with protective foam

    Worth knowing: Skip if their desk already holds a mug collection.

  3. If they love a quiz

    More or Less Card Game First Edition

    A trivia game where players simply answer 'more' or 'less', so it is easy to pick up for a team break or at home over the holidays.

    • For 2 or more players
    • Suitable for ages 12+
    • Expansion packs available separately

    Worth knowing: Skip if they are not keen on quiz games.

  4. If they enjoy a creative project

    LEGO Botanicals Rocking Plants 11506

    This LEGO Botanicals Rocking Plants set is a small build that ends up as cheerful desk or bookshelf decor, with smiley pots that rock when nudged.

    • 253 pieces
    • Builds 2 artificial plants and 2 pastel pots
    • Compatible with LEGO Botanicals Happy Plants (10349), sold separately

    Worth knowing: Skip if they have no interest in building sets.

  5. If they are always taking notes

    RUHSNJK 4 Piece Notebook & Pen Gift Set

    The RUHSNJK 4 piece notebook and pen gift set is useful for meetings and lists, with a notebook reading 'A Great Colleague is hard to find' that fits a work exchange.

    • Includes a notebook, pen, wooden bookmark and drawstring bag
    • 10 x 14 cm spiral notebook
    • 13.8 cm pen and 3.2 x 12 cm bookmark

    Worth knowing: Skip if they already have more stationery than they use.

  6. If they have a spreadsheet for everything

    Aurblyn Acrylic Office Desk Sign

    The Aurblyn acrylic office desk sign, with its 'Relax, I Have A Spreadsheet For That' wording, gives a light-hearted nod to the organised one in the team, and it sits neatly on a desk.

    • Measures 3.5×5 Inch
    • Solid acrylic with fade-resistant print
    • A-frame stand sits upright on its own

    Worth knowing: Skip if they prefer a clear, uncluttered desk.

Questions people ask

Which of these gifts is easiest to use at a desk?

The DOITGO mug, the RUHSNJK notebook and pen set and the Aurblyn desk sign are all made for everyday desk use, and the LEGO Botanicals plants can be displayed as desk decor once built.