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Es Best

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t’s not just something that people say, Christmas really does feel like it gets earlier and earlier each year.

But it’s not a huge surprise really, not for 2023. We’ve had quite a year. With the cost of living crisis, rising interest rates and the fact that the summer was basically non-existent, it makes sense that people are looking ahead to the festive season - even if it’s months away.

It’s famously an expensive and indulgent time and planning is the most financially savvy way to nail the gift-giving process so that all the costs aren’t squeezed into one bank balance-stressing month.

Over at ES Best, we know a thing or two about gift guides. Consider us your North Pole delegates right here in the heart of London, bringing you the latest and greatest shopping inspiration to ensure that your item is the most anticipated one under the tree.

We have put together edits designed specifically for every member of the family. For her, for him, for your mum, for little ones and for the teen in your life, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve also taken it one step further and spotlit particular interests: are they a technophile? A gamer? A beauty enthusiast? We’ve considered size with stocking fillers for both adults and kids and those price points to nail the work or family Secret Santa, budget or luxury categories. And don’t even get us started on advent calendars. In short, if you’ve got a gift that needs to be purchased, we’ve got the options for you.

Below you’ll find the kind of presents that will suit anyone and everyone on your ‘to buy’ list, whether it’s for your glam grandma, the uncle who has everything or that family member you see once a year that you have to find something for. This is our run-down of all the failsafe, universally appreciated items that are either new this year or have remained as covetable today as the day they were launched.

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GoPro HERO12 Black

Your holiday snaps will never be the same again. Whether you have already been converted to the action-filled world of GoPro or you’re looking for a first introduction, the latest HERO12 iteration should be on your radar.

No matter your level, professionals and casual camera users alike can maximise the elevated video taking of the unbelievably compact gadget. The new model has been upgraded to provide an even more convenient experience as well as advancing the field of view with Max Lens Mod 2.0 now offering 177° as well as 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. The runtime has been doubled to give you 70 minutes of continuous recording when at 5.3K60 and increasing to 155 mins when at 1080p30.