Last updated on March 27th, 2024 at 02:37 pm
Are you looking for the best gifts for teen boys?
Finding the ideal gift for a teenage boy can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield of ever-changing interests and trends. Will you be able to find something which isn’t greeted with disdain? I know; I have a teenage son and he’s getting harder and harder to buy for.
Whether your son is a gaming enthusiast (I have one of those), an outdoor adventurer, an aspiring musician, or a tech devotee, fear not – there are plenty of options. With help from my son, I’ve put together a list of 50 top-notch gift ideas designed to impress teenage boys of all interests and passions.
From tech gadgets to sports apparatus and items for outdoor enthusiasts, this is your ultimate guide to finding that perfect present. So whether you’re shopping for a birthday, Christmas, or simply want to show your appreciation, you’ll be sure to find the solution here – and make any teenage boy’s day.
60 Best Gifts For Teen Boys
This list is as varied as I’m sure your sons, nephews, grandsons and other teens in your life are. I’ve divided the gifts into sections relating to specific interests to make it easier for you to find appropriate gifts.
My teen son has also vetted this list of gifts to make sure I haven’t included any duff ones – so hopefully you can feel reassured that they’re all sufficiently cool!
Short on time and want to know my (and my son’s) top pick from each category?
Top Picks for Best Gifts for Teenage Boys
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🎁 Tech: Portable Bluetooth Speaker or Wireless Earbuds
🎁 Fashion: Jordan Sneakers or Stussy Hoodie
🎁 Creative: Graphic Design Tablet or 3D Pen
🎁 Fitness: Doorway Pull-Up Bar or Foldable Push-Up Board
🎁 Gaming: Gaming Mouse or Keyboard
🎁 Outdoors: Mountain Bike or Camping Toastie Maker
🎁 Room: Bean Bag Chair or Mini Fridge
🎁 Inexpensive Gifts: Fidget Pen or Personalised Treat Tin
Gifts for the Tech Devotee
1. Wireless Earbuds and Case
You definitely won’t go wrong with a pair of wireless earbuds. And if the teen in question already has a pair, it’s always handy to have a spare!
Airpods are popular and come in a handy charging case. They sense when they’re in your ears and automatically pause when taken out. Clever!
There are other options available, however, particularly if you’re looking for a lower price point. I’m making two suggestions below to take this into account.
✅ Purchase other brands of wireless earbuds
A great smaller gift or stocking filler is a fun case to pop their earbuds in.
2. Smartwatch/Fitness Tracker
Keep them connected and track their fitness activities with a smartwatch. Teen boys will love the tech aspect of these watches, and hopefully, it’ll encourage them to keep active too.
There is a range of reasonably priced options for teen boys:
✅ Purchase smartwatches for teen boys
For a bigger birthday, an Apple watch could be on the cards and is sure to be a hit:
3. Portable Bluetooth Speaker
A portable speaker for on-the-move music will definitely be a winner. My son has a JBL one with a two-way speaker system, which he loves. Not only does it look great, but it has fantastic sound too.
✅ Purchase JBL portable speaker here
✅ Purchase other portable speakers here
4. Portable Charger
Keep their devices powered up on the go with a portable charger. It’s a reality that teens always have their phones on hand (even if we don’t love it). Make sure they don’t run out of charge with one of these portable chargers. A practical gift they’ll thank you for.
✅ Purchase portable chargers here
5. Wireless Charging Station
This tool is bound to come in handy with the multiple devices your tech-savvy son is likely to have. He can pop his phone, earbuds and smartwatch on this one charging tool at night and wake up ready to go.
✅ Purchase wireless charging stations
6. Laptop Backpack
If your son uses a laptop, for home or school/ college, then a stylish and functional backpack designed for laptops and tech gear is a great idea.
✅ Purchase Laptop Backpacks here
7. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
This 4K streaming stick can help turn a boring bedroom TV or monitor into a smart TV with apps and Alexa. Teens will be able to enjoy thousands of films and TV series from the likes of Disney and Netflix at fast speeds, great picture quality and less network congestion.
✅ Purchase Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
8. Headphones
Over-the-ear headphones are better for the gym, I’m informed. So if the teen you’re buying for spends time in the gym (or might prefer the comfort of over-the-ear headphones), then go for this choice over the earbuds.
Beats and Bose are particularly popular brands right now.
✅ Purchase Other Brands of Headphones
Gifts for the Fashion-Conscious Teen
9. Sneakers
A good-looking pair of sneakers is something a lot of teenage boys would add to the top of their gift list. My son reliably tells me that the most favoured are Jordan 4’s, Air Forces or Adidas Sambas.
10. Basketball Top
My teen son loves wearing his basketball tops around the house and outdoors in the summer. We picked his first one up on our United States road trip, then ordered a second one for his birthday last year.
11. Hoodie
Teen boys tend to live in hoodies, so this gift is a good bet. Stussy and Nike are popular right now. Smaller, more niche brands (such as Cortez) are popping up and are also very popular with teen boys at the moment.
12. Sneaker Cleaning Kit
If they’re crazy about their sneakers (see gift idea number 8), then they’ll want to keep them looking fresh. These sneaker cleaning kits are perfect for image-conscious teens – great packaging too.
✅ Purchase Sneaker Cleaning Kits
13. Joggers
What teenage boy doesn’t love a pair of joggers? For the fashion-conscious teen, Nike and Adidas are solid choices.
14. Silver or Gold Chain
Silver and gold chains are definitely in fashion at the moment. Go for a medium-sized chain (around 20 inches).
15. Retro Football Top
My son tells me that retro football tops are much coveted at the moment. If the teen you’re buying for is a football fan (and loves football nostalgia) then this could be the perfect gift.
✅ Purchase retro football tops
16. North Face Jacket
The brand so many teens go for when it comes to coats. If your teen boy doesn’t have one of these yet, he’ll be happy if you gift him one.
Gifts for the Creative Type
17. Graphic Design Tablet
This is the ideal gift for those interested in digital art and design. If your teen is into animation or game design, this tablet will allow them to design and draw to their heart’s content (16 hours before it needs charging, to be precise)!
✅ Purchase Graphic Design Tablets
18. Camera/GoPro
Capture memories with a quality camera or GoPro. GoPro’s are great for images of sports and action videos. They’re compact, light and durable so great for teens who may not want to carry a heavier camera around with them.
19. LEGO Star Wars Millenium Falcon or Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle
Depending on their preference, either the Star Wars Millennium Falcon or the Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle LEGO models will keep them busy and potentially offer family bonding opportunities if they decide to ask for your help!
Great for getting them off their gaming devices and they’ll feel a sense of accomplishment when it’s completed!
✅ Purchase LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon
✅ Purchase LEGO Star Wars Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle
20. Colouring Book for Teenage Boys
Colouring books have been cited as therapeutic and calming for many. Mindful colouring is popular amongst adults now and arty teen boys might enjoy this colouring book specifically for their age group. The Graffiti Art colouring books might go down particularly well.
✅ Purchase colouring books for teenage boys
21. Electric Guitar
Is there a cooler instrument than the electric guitar? Doubtful. Fender electric guitars are great quality, come in a range of amazing colours, and are more reasonably priced than you might think.
Even better value are the starter packages/ ultimate kits you can buy which include the guitar, amp and lead – plus often other accessories too.
Music lovers will be delighted with this gift.
✅ Purchase electric guitars here
22. 3D Pen
Your teen will be able to turn their artwork into objects with this 3D pen. It includes 3 colours of ABS plastic filament and is easy to use. You can look forward to seeing what they create!
23. Air Fryer
Air fryers have become popular with teens due to their ability to make quick snacks and meals. Whatever encourages them to get into the kitchen and learn to cook!
Gifts for the Fitness Fanatic
24. Sports Stadium Tour
As a sports fan, visiting a stadium is a thrilling experience. Whichever city you’re in, or near, you should be able to find a tour to suit you. Or you might want to combine a sports stadium tour with a mini-break or your next holiday. There are some great options on Get Your Guide.
✅ Book Sports Stadium Tours HERE
25. Football
If you have a football-mad son, a new football will always go down well.
26. Dumbells and Resistance Bands
Good quality workout gear, like resistance bands or a set of dumbbells, will set your teen son up with his own mini gym. Having a set of dumbells in the house will mean he can use them whenever it suits him.
27. Doorway Pull-Up Bar
Easy to install, a doorway pull-up bar will take up hardly any room and will be a great addition to your fitness addict son’s room.
✅ Purchase doorway pull-up bars
28. Foldable Push-Up Board
This board is colour-coded so that you can slot the handles in to target specific muscles. All very technical – but it’s easy to use and easy for your teen to take with him wherever he’s going. A great gift which will get lots of use by fitness-fanatic teens.
✅ Purchase Foldable Push-Up Boards
29. Trust the Grind (Book) by Jeremy Bhandari
A best-seller when it comes to teen/young adult fitness, this book will inspire and motivate. It features interviews with some of the most established sports stars in the world and shares the secrets of getting to the top in your chosen field.
30. Personal Training Session
If you know a teenage boy who is into his fitness, the perfect boost to his routine could be a session or two with a personal trainer. This will set them on the right track and give them some exercises to focus on independently.
✅ Find personal trainers in your area on Bark.com
31. Gym Membership
A gym membership would go down particularly well with teen boys who are keen to start working out. Look into whether there are any offers on in your area.
Gifts for the Gamer
32. Gaming Mouse
For the committed gamer, a gaming mouse is a particularly welcome addition to their set-up. It’s all about the click speed, apparently. My son recommends Roccat, Glorious and Razer as good brands.
33. Gaming Headset
With surround sound and a microphone to communicate with teammates, a gaming headset is a vital component of the gaming experience.
✅ Purchase Gaming Headsets Here
34. LED Strip Lights
LED Strip lights will add to the atmosphere in your teen’s bedroom – and his gaming experience. Most can be controlled by the remote provided and via Bluetooth on their phone. They’re fully customisable, can be programmed to change with different types of music and to turn on and off at a specific time.
✅ Purchase LED Strip Lights Here
35. Gaming Keyboard
Like a gaming mouse, a gaming keyboard is likely to be another welcome piece of gaming kit. My son recommends Duckie as a trusted brand.
36. Gaming Chair
A gaming chair is another great item for the gaming connoisseur. They tend to have ergonomic backs and a rocking function, making them super comfortable. Most are in a ‘racing’ style which makes them look, as well as feel, very cool.
37. Virtual Reality Headset
Meta Quest has some of the best VR headsets around at the moment. It’s wireless with intuitive controls. For use with this VR headset, there are over 500 titles to choose from – including Iron Man and Roblox, making it suitable for a range of interests and ages. Great for beginners and VR enthusiasts alike.
✅ Purchase Virtual Reality Headsets here
38. Video Games
If they’re a keen gamer, and they’ve got all the kit, then they’re going to want video games to play too.
Minecraft, Fortnite, Apex Legends and Rocket League are popular choices.
✅ Purchase Video Games for XBox Here
For the Outdoor Enthusiast
39. Crocs
Crocs have had a resurgence in recent times. They’re particularly popular with teens who have swim or other sports training, and who need to put something on their feet and go. They’re also great if you’re heading out to the garden, or camping.
40. Paracord Survival Bracelet
For the camping enthusiast, a paracord survival bracelet is perfect. Bracelets consist of a flint and steel firestarter, whistle, compass, mini saw and over 10 feet of parachute cord. Great for hiking, camping, fishing and being out in the wilderness!
✅ Purchase Paracord Survival Bracelets Here
41. An Experiential Camp
Experiences make great gifts and summer camps for teens allow them to grow, build their independence and discover new skills. Outdoor adventure camps are particularly great for kids – whether they love the outdoors or need a bit more of it in their lives.
42. Electric Scooter
They’ll have loads of fun zipping around on an electric scooter. Some are suitable only for older teens, but you can find electric scooters suitable for children aged 8 and upwards as well.
✅ Purchase Electric Scooters Here
43. Chilly’s Water Bottle
Chilly’s Water Bottles are some of the best for those who spend time outdoors. They’re stainless steel with double wall insulation which will keep your water cool or hot drink warm for up to 12 hours. They’re definitely the most leak-proof reusable water bottles we’ve used.
✅ Purchase Chilly’s Water Bottles Here
44. Mountain Bike
A Mountain bike will get them from A to B and also allow them to explore the great outdoors and give them some freedom before they learn to drive!
✅ Purchase mountain bikes Here
45. Camping Toastie Maker
For those who love camping, a camping toastie maker is a great accessory. Just load it up, close it and hold it over your campfire. It can also be used as a frying pan to make breakfasts.
✅ Purchase camping toastie maker Here
46. Remote Control Car/Drone
For remote-controlled adventures, drones are a lot of fun. They need to be used responsibly, but they’re a great way to record moments with friends and family.
Gifts for their Room
47. Neon Sign
Neon light signs which can be attached to the wall are a great touch. From a gaming theme to personalised signs bearing the teen’s name, there’s lots of choice. A great gift idea.
48. Framed Poster
Some teen boys might need a bit of encouragement decorating their walls! A framed poster related to something they’re passionate about (whether it’s a particular musician or sports team) or something colourful and more abstract is bound to be a winner.
49. Bean Bag Chair
A bean bag chair is a great addition to a teen boy’s bedroom. It’ll be well used – for gaming or watching TV, for relaxing and reading a book or as an extra seat for friends when they come around. For teen boys, I’d recommend sticking to neutral or simple designs and avoiding patterns.
50. Snack Gift Box
You can choose from healthier snack boxes or the naughtier kind, but this is a great option for kids you might not know so well or if you have a smaller budget. Food – and especially snacks – will always be received gratefully by teen boys.
51. Mini Fridge
I’ve been assured by my son that this is pretty high on his want list. It’s a great way of storing drinks and keeping them cool if they want one while they’re studying or gaming.
52. Duvet Set
This rainbow laser pattern duvet set will add a bit of colour to your teen son’s room.
53. Subscription to Streaming Services
A subscription to streaming services will give them access to their favourite movies, TV shows, or music.
Find out which subscription streaming service is best for them HERE.
54. Travel Board Games
Travel board games are a brilliant way to both pass the time and create bonding opportunities while travelling as a family. Some of our favourites are: Randomise, Bananagrams and Six Second Scribbles.
✅ Purchase Six Second Scribbles Here
Inexpensive Gifts For Teen Boys
If you’re looking for stocking fillers for teenage boys or smaller, more inexpensive gifts for teen boys, here are some ideas:
55. Fidget Pen
Fidget pens are popular for teens and adults alike and can be used to relieve feelings of pressure, stress or anxiety (as well as write with, of course). It can be transformed into a variety of shapes – and used as a touchscreen prompt too.
56. The Michael Grant ‘Gone’ Series
This is a great series of books for teen boys – my son loved them.
Shop the Gone Series by Michael Grant
57. ‘Do Not Disturb I’m Gaming’ Socks
These ‘Do Not Disturb I’m Gaming’ socks are a fun smaller gift and a great one for a Christmas stocking.
✅ Purchase ‘Do Not Disturb I’m Gaming’ Socks here
58. Air Fryer Cookbook for Teens
Many families have now added an air fryer to their kitchens (see number 23) – and teens love how quickly and easily they can cook food in them. This Teen Air Fryer cookbook will give them some new recipe ideas!
✅ Purchase Air Fryer Cookbook for Teens
59. Personalised Treat Tin
A personalised treat tin will ensure that siblings (and parents) don’t get their hands on their snacks! Beautifully designed, I love these tins from Fingerprint Designs.
✅ Purchase Personalised Treat Tin
60. Personalised Chocolate
You’re unlikely to go wrong with chocolate. We rate these personalised Toblerone bars.
✅ Purchase Personalised Toblerone Bar
Best Gifts for Teen Boys FAQs
Buying gifts for teen boys isn’t necessarily straightforward. Here are a few common questions and answers on the topic.
What would a 15 year old boy want for their birthday?
Gift ideas will vary depending on the interests of the teenage boy you’re buying for. However, there are some common themes and if you want a starting point, or if you don’t know the teenager very well, then I’d signpost you to the Tech Devotee section of this guide. I honestly think you can’t go wrong with any of those items.
If they’re into a particular sport, anything related to that sport is likely to be a winner.
Or, if you’re stuck, a subscription or gift card is always a solid choice.
Is 16 a special birthday for a boy?
The significance of a 16th birthday can vary based on where you live, your culture and other personal factors. Many people see a 16th birthday as a milestone. It’s often associated with increased independence (for example an ability to apply for a driving license) and a move towards adulthood.
How much cash do you give a 15 year old for his or her birthday?
The amount of cash to give as a birthday gift will probably depend on your relationship with the young person (and of course, your own financial situation). There isn’t a strict rule for how much cash to give.
Personally speaking, although a lot of teenagers might like cash, and it’s perhaps the easiest option, I would try and pick a gift rather than give money. It’s much more personal and shows that thought has gone into it. Choosing one of the gifts listed above, aligned to the teen’s interests, demonstrates that you have taken an interest in them as an individual and know what they like!
60 Best Gifts For Teen Boys You Haven’t Thought Of Yet! 2024: The Verdict
I hope you’ve found plenty of ideas on this list for gifts for the teen boys in your life! From tech gadgets to camping gear and gifts for creative types, there are gift ideas for all interests here.
Take a look at my top picks at the start of this article, for what to go for if in doubt.
