The 61 Best Gifts for Every Type of Boyfriend

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As someone who has held the title of “boyfriend” for most of my 20s, I like to think that I know a thing or two aboutgiftsthat truly stand out. Like my colleagueTembe Denton-Hurstwrote in her roundup of thebest gifts for girlfriends, choosing the right gift all comes down to specificity. The more you can pinpoint his interests and align them to the right product, the better the gift will be. If you need a little assistance discovering that special something for your special someone, I’ve put together this list of thoughtful gifts at a variety of prices. To compile it, I scanned our story archives for the unusual, useful, and occasionally splurgy items — the stuff your boyfriend wouldn’t normally buy himself — rounded up all the surefire hits, and included some picks of my own. And to make it even more convenient for you, all of the items on this list are available on Amazon.
Whether your boyfriend is acoffeesnob, abookworm, an aspiringgrill master, or a guy who likes togolf, there’s a gift that will satisfy his specific hobby or obsession. I even have a few options for the guy you’ve recently started dating and don’t know much about yet. Everything is organized by price, so you’re bound to discover a gift for your boyfriend that he’ll find delightful, no matter how many dates you’ve been on. But if you do need more ideas, we’ve got dozens moregift guides for every type of personand every budget.
Updated on January 14, 2026
We stand by these picks, which have been updated with the latest pricing and availability ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Under $25
For the boyfriend who wants to perfect his grilled cheese

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This simplekitchen gadgetwill not only level up his sandwich game by weighing each one down for full-on toastiness, it’s also great for evenly cooking meats and veggies.
For the boyfriend who craves competition

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Amigo ‘Saboteur’ - The Duel
Get him a card game that, as my colleagueErin Schwartzsays, “can get downright Machiavellian.”Saboteuralso comes in different stand-alone versions:The Dark CaveandThe Duel.Note: The original version ofSaboteuris required to playSaboteur 2.(There’s alsoDutch Blitz, if he would prefer something along the lines of a “very energetic solitaire.”)
For the boyfriend who gets hangry

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Ayoba Droewors Beef Sticks
Thesecelebrity-approvedbeef sticks aren’t just great snacks — they also come in handy during food emergencies. Now he won’t have ahunger-related meltdownever again.
For the boyfriend who just moved into a new apartment

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The notes of cinnamon and frankincense will make his new place feel extra homey.
For the boyfriend who makes a killer margarita

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This stainless-steel shaker is one of our favoriteexpert-recommended shakers.
Under $50
For the boyfriend who is still working on that 1,000-piece puzzle

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This handy mat will let him save his progress, thanks to a grippy rubber bottom and foam tubes that provide an even roll.
For the boyfriend who’s a light sleeper

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This mask has built-in Bluetooth speakers, so he can block out light andlisten to whatever sounds will lull him to sleep.
For the gym-going boyfriend who’s also a snacker

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If he’s anything likemy protein-fiend brother and sister-in-law, then he’ll also love these chips, which are made with real chicken. They’re flavorful and actually quite filling.
For the boyfriend who’s the letter-writing type

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ThisStrategist-favoritefountain pen will add an extra touch of refinement to his stationery (or allow him to sign his name like AOC orAndré Aciman) and has just the right amount of heft to feel satisfying to write with.
For the boyfriend whose beer has taken over the fridge

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He can keep his six-packs in the pantry, and when he’s ready for one,ding!It’s cold.
For the boyfriend looking to improve his short game

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This collapsible net makes practicingchip shotsmore like a fun Skee-Ball-like game.
For the boyfriend with holes in his socks

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I’ve tested dozens of socks in the past few years as an outdoor-gear writer and editor, and these new waffle-texture socks from Smartwool are the best socks I’ve tried in memory. Their crisscross construction allows my feet to breathe, and like other Smartwoolsocks, they offer just the right amount of stretch for equal comfort in a Chelsea boot or a hiking shoe. Plus, the wool knit naturally cuts down on odor.
For the boyfriend who sips coffee on his commute

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Thistravel mugis my favorite because it has a double-lid system that prevents any dripping or leaks, and it keeps my coffee hot for hours.
For the boyfriend who’s training for a marathon

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If your boyfriend has become a marathon runner (or aspires to be), he will be ravenous. The RunnerBox from Fuel Goods is a curated box of snacks and supplements, such asenergy gelsandelectrolyte powders, delivered every two months. Think of it as a sampler kit that will lead him to his favorite new running fuel.
For the boyfriend whose toiletry bag has seen better days

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Topo Designs Dopp Kit
This is one of our favoritemen’s dopp kitsbecause it’s deceptively large yet can squish into an overnight bag.
For the bookworm boyfriend

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An intricate DIYdioramathat can fit in between a stack of books on his bookshelf.
For the boyfriend who says he needs to readThe Power Broker

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This year marks the 50th anniversary ofRobert Caro’s definitive biography of Robert Moses.
For the boyfriend who writes feverishly

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If he finds the paper in his Moleskine notebooks too thin, this notebook — which is available with dotted, squared, and ruled lines or plain — will do the trick. It also has a table of contents and each page is numbered, so he’ll never lose track of his ideas.
For the boyfriend who’s serious about his post-workout shake

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This stainless-steel shaker bottle keeps smoothies and drinks colder than a regular plastic blender bottle.
For the boyfriend who’s always tap-tap-tapping away on his phone

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ThisBluetooth keyboardwill help him scratch that I-need-to-send-just-one-email itch and give his thumbs a break.
For the boyfriend who’s happiest in a tent

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Whenever I get stuck while brainstorming gift ideas, I know I can find something from Snow Peak my recipient will like. Everything the brand makes — from a nice set ofchopsticksto amini gas-powered lantern— is high quality, well designed, and built to last.
For the boyfriend who likes sipping espresso at camp

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Yeti Rambler 4 Oz Stackable Cups
These stackable ceramic-lined cups have the durability and heat retention ofthe larger Rambler mugswe love, but in a more packable, four-ounce size.
For the boyfriend who has, yet again, lost his gloves

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These are thebest liner glovesI’ve tested. And when worn by themselves, they’re thick enough to take the bite out of cold wind.
For the boyfriend who’s really into Steely Dan

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‘Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors From the Songs of Steely Dan,’ by Alex Pappademas and Joan LeMay
This book not only dissects Steely Dan’s lyrics and dives deep into the imagery of their discography, it also steps back and provides helpful context about how the band’s music was written.
For the boyfriend with “creative director” ambitions

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In this inspiring collection of essays, legendary record producer Rick Rubin intersperses poetic meditations on creativity with more practical advice on how to approach the creative process.
For the boyfriend who likes to camp

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This inflatable solar-powered lantern emits warm, ambient light.
For the boyfriend who’s an actual prepper

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When he needs to make a fire — whether that’s during the apocalypse or at the state-park campsite — he’ll be ready with this knife.
For the DIY boyfriend

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The ideal starter kit for the guy who wants to build more than Ikea furniture (though it would be good to have on hand for that as well).
Under $100
For the boyfriend whose phone battery is always at one percent

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This wireless charger snaps to the back of his phone and comes with a kickstand.
For the boyfriend who loves cozy cabin vibes

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Acorn Original Slipper Sock
One ofRick Steves’s favorite things, this pair of slipper socks has a soft, foam footbed. I think it’s the ideal at-home slipper.
For the boyfriend who prefers to make his coffee at home

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His morning latte can finally look like it does in commercials.
For the boyfriend who insists that his suitcase fits in the overhead bin (it won’t)

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This simple, hard-side spinner luggage is one our favoritecarry-onsuitcases.
For the boyfriend who has always wanted to grill on the patio

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This compact yakitorigrillis great for tight spaces and holds heat very well — perfect for kebabs or a few steaks.
For the boyfriend who works in an open-plan office

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These noise-canceling Anker headphones deliver supremely good audio quality for just $60. (Irecently bought a newer versionof the Q20, theQ20i, but have heard this pair is just as good as, if not better than, the pair I own.)
For the boyfriend who hates flossing (but hates the dentist more)

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We like this water flosser for smaller bathrooms because it’s cordless and doesn’t take up much space on the bathroom-sink counter or medicine cabinet.
For the boyfriend who wants to work on his stir-fry technique

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A proper wok will expand his cooking repertoire. ArtistAndrew Kuouses this lightweight pre-seasoned carbon-steel wok, which he says conducts heat well.
Under $200
For the boyfriend who’s into wine

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Oenophiles are going nuts for this two-volume opus devoted to French wine that took author Jon Bonné nine years to write.
For the boyfriend who has watched every season ofTop Chef

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Meater Pro
If they want to cook meat with true precision, they’ll need a meat thermometer.Top ChefjudgeTom Colicchiosays this thermometer from Meater is the best one he’s ever used.
For the boyfriend who loves Wong Kar Wai films

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A retro-looking flip clock from Hong Kong–based Twemco. (He might recall seeing one inChungking Express.)
For the boyfriend with (literal) cold feet

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Slippers might seem a little obvious, but any boyfriend would be happy to receive this timeless wool pair that will double as “picking up the mail” or “walking the dog” clogs in a pinch.
… And cold hands

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Out of all thewinter glovesI’ve tested, these feel the most luxurious.
[Editor’s note: These gloves are available in different sizes on Amazon. Hestra lists them as separate products, but you can find them allhere.]
For the boyfriend who keeps complaining about his dull knives

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Our favorite European-stylechef’s knifeis versatile and comfortable to hold.
For the boyfriend who keeps raving about the hotel toilet

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Thisbidetfrom Tushy is easy to install and use, and will change his bathroom routine for the better.
For the outdoor-gearhead boyfriend

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The Gobox is fully submersible and will withstand scratches and dings if he decides to fill it with fishing gear and throw it in the back of his trunk.
For the dapper boyfriend

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A cashmere V-neck that layers well and comes in a range of colors.
For the boyfriend training forAmerican Ninja Warrior

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This set is much more packable than your average at-home pull-up bar. ComedianKel Mitchellloves his for doing hotel workouts.
For the boyfriend who can’t keep his plants alive

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This full-spectrum light will help his plants thrive in low light — finally! Also, setup takes less than 20 minutes.
For the boyfriend who has referred to coffee’s “complexity”

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He probably needs a serious coffee grinder then. Over a dozen serious coffee peopletoldour kitchen and dining writer that this is the one to get.
For the boyfriend who’s a little scratchy

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A genuinely useful item that he might not splurge on for himself. This electric razor,which we’ve deemed the best, gives a consistently close, non-irritating shave.
For the boyfriend who hates mornings

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The solution might be swapping his phone alarm for asunrise alarm clocklike this one.
For the boyfriend who prefers an outdoor La-Z-Boy

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I’ve tested dozens ofcamp chairsin the past decade, and this two-seater is the most comfortable one I’ve tried.
Over $200
For the boyfriend who is always sore

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The Hypervolt 2 is one of the quietestmassage gunsyou can buy, and yet it still delivers a powerful massage to knead out tight muscles.
For the boyfriend who prefers his sandwiches hot

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For the boyfriend who (begrudgingly) wears his company-branded backpack

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This is our top recommendation for alaptop backpack.McMahonsays it “offers the best balance of style, comfort, and function.”
For the boyfriend who can’t fit more books in his carry-on bag

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Strategist tech writer Jordan McMahonsays this e-reader displaysvivid color— comic books in particular.
For the boyfriend who likes to host movie nights

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Xgimi MoGo 2 Pro
Our friends atThe Vergegive this “take-anywhere projector and Bluetooth speaker” their stamp of approval.
For the boyfriend who’s always wishing his Kindle fit in his pants pocket

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Boox Palma 2
This sleek,extra-portable e-readernot only makes it more convenient to take his latest read with him, it also runs Android, so it has many more capabilities than a Kindle.
For the boyfriend who loves to tailgate

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He’ll keep the party going with this 33-liter cooler that can hold up to 28 cans — with ice (that will stay frozen for days on end).
For the boyfriend with pizzaiolo aspirations

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This pizza oven is electric, so it can be used inside or outside, unlike gas or charcoal models. Plus, its dials help control the heat on top and underneath the pie.
For the boyfriend who always brings the party wherever he goes

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This is our favoriteBluetooth speakerfor large gatherings.
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