As any adult family member knows, tracking down the best gifts for teen boys—or presents for any teenager in general—is no easy task. Like the decades of teens before them, kids these days have their own language, interests, and culture. So what do teen boys really want? We spoke to teens, tweens, and their loved ones (and did some heavy TikTok research) to find out what’s popular this year.
Have a gamer in your life? The teen guys we polled said a headset with surround sound and cushy foam padding is clutch, while a mini-fridge keeps drinks close during marathon sessions and topped all of their lists. Know an aspiring athlete (or just someone who wants to look like one)? The sports fanatics we chatted with had one brand on their minds: Nike, still reigning as the trendiest label among the youths, although Adidas is a close second. AirPods also topped most Christmas wishlists, and a lot of teenagers said they’re into smelling good, so dude-friendly cologne also makes a solid choice (Abercrombie is still trendy, btw). Find more of the most unique gift ideas for teen guys that’ll earn you instant cred, below.
The best gifts for teen boys, at a glance
- Most Popular Gift: Apple AirPods Pro 2, (
$249) $199 - Best Personalized Gift: Yalmylla Personalized Neon Sign, $24
- Best Gift for Teen Who Has Everything: Camkory Digital Camera,
$54$50 - Best Gift for 14-Year-Olds: SunTime Star Galaxy LED Projector, $35
- Best Gift for 15-Year-Olds: Logitech G Pro X Gaming Headset, $100
- Best for 16-Year-Olds: Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG, $125
- Best Gift for Athletes: Therabody Theragun Mini, $195
