Best anniversary gifts for him: Gift ideas for your husband or boyfriend
What to get for the man who has everything.
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Finding the perfect gift for your anniversary gets harder every year. What do you get for the man who has everything? That's where we come in.
From weekend bags to wine subscription services, cameras to cocktails, we've gathered the best gift ideas for the special man in your life. Even if he has everything, we bet he doesn't have everything on this list.
We also included gifts that can drop subtle hints and ideas about how you can spend more time together. (Awww.) Maybe you want to travel more, or maybe you want to document your lives a bit better — either way, there's a gift for that.
We've rounded up the best gifts for people who like gadgets, the best personalized Valentine's Day gifts, and even the best gifts for gamers, and now we're here to help you find an anniversary gift for your guy.
We've rounded up some very thoughtful gifts that he'll surely love, while also letting him know you hold him dear in your heart. Here are the best anniversary gifts for the man in your life:
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Leather travel duffle
For The Man Who Loves To Travel
Every man needs a good travel bag or weekender. Something big enough to get through a few days on the road, but small enough to fit in an airplane overhead compartment. Leathfocus's leather travel duffle, complete with shoe compartment, makes for a great anniversary gift because it's practical, stylish, and drops a subtle hint that you should take a trip together.
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Canon Black EOS Rebel Digital Camera
For The Instagram-obsessed Guy
While everyone has a capable camera attached to their smartphone, there's nothing like taking photos on a dedicated digital camera. The Canon Black EOS Rebel Digital Camera makes a great anniversary gift because it shows that you're both sentimental *and* practical. This Canon camera features an 18-55mm zoom lens and state-of-the-art auto white balance and image processing.
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Apple iPad
For The Tech-savvy Husband
An iPad will always make a great anniversary gift because it's small and compact enough to take anywhere, but smooth enough to watch movies and play mobile games. It has a great 9.7-inch Retina Display for supreme clarity with sharp resolution and a Space Gray exterior for style. No matter where your man goes, you can stay in contact with him with a sharp HD camera during FaceTime sessions.
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Gentleman Jon’s Deluxe Wet Shave Kit
For The Bearded Man
Shaving is a pain. Upgrade that aerosol shaving foam and disposable razor blade to something more luxurious. For your anniversary, spare your man's face (you know, where you place your kisses) with a premium shaving experience by way of the Gentleman Jon's Deluxe Wet Shave Kit. He'll say goodbye to nasty nicks and razor burn and enjoy a smooth and kissable face.
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A wine subscription
For The Casual Wine Drinker
Winc makes for a fantastic anniversary gift — because nothing says "I love you" like drinking new bottles of wine with your partner every month. The subscription service is considered the "Netflix for wine," with hundreds of new selections for you to try every month. You're not going to get random bottles you might not be interested in, but rather an assortment of four wines per month curated for your tastes and palate.
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A vintage-looking record player
For The Man Who Loves Music
The Pyle Record Player Turntable (and speaker system) has everything you need to please the music lover in your life. It's wireless enabled, so you can stream music on vinyl to a Bluetooth speaker, while the record player can interact with devices like iOS and Android smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The turntable comes with a single USB port and an SD card reader to play and store MP3s, and it's even a vinyl-to-MP3 recorder.
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Onitsuka Tiger sneakers
For The Man Who Likes To Kick It
Nothing says "I love you" like seeing comfortable and stylish kicks on your man's feet. (That's a thing, right?) These Onitsuka Tiger sneakers are trendy, sleek, and highly breathable for just about any casual occasion or event. The Serranos are made of suede with a padded tongue and rubber sole, while they are unmistakably iconic with their '70s track-inspired style. These sneakers will turn heads and are versatile enough for everyday use.
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Bartender kit with stand
For Wannabe Mixologists
If the man in your life is looking to expand his cocktail-making skills, then this mixology bartender kit from Mixology & Craft is the perfect anniversary gift for him. It's also one of the coolest ways to display tools for a growing home bar. The kit features almost everything you need to start a brilliant home bar (well, everything except the alcohol).
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Japanese Steak Knives
For The Kitchen Connoisseur
Constructed from 67-layer AUS-10 Japanese super stainless steel, the Japanese steak knives from Orient make for a fantastic anniversary gift, especially if your man is handy in the kitchen or at the BBQ. The 8-inch Damascus Chef's Knife is razor sharp for chopping, mincing, dicing and more with ease, and is a perfect all-around first knife for an aspiring chef.
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Bose SoundLink Revolve+
For The Audio Snob
The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ is a circular Bluetooth speaker that offers 360-degree audio in a portable presentation. Made from seamless aluminum and flexible fabric, the Bluetooth speaker makes for a good anniversary gift for the man in your life, especially if he loves music and wants to take his tunes on the go. The speaker also offers a whopping 16 hours of battery, so you know the party ain't goin' nowhere.
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Star Wars cufflink gift set
For Your Geeky Guy
"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" two people met, fell in love, and are now celebrating their anniversary. What do you get for someone who is in love with Star Wars? This Star Wars cufflink gift set of course. These six pairs of cufflinks will satisfy your geeky guy's need need to display his fandom everywhere he goes. (Available in both Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire sets.)
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SprezzaBox
For The Man Who's Hard To Shop For
Even if the man in your life is stylish, he might need some improvement when it comes to accessories. If this is the case, SprezzaBox can lend a helping hand. For just $28 a month, SprezzaBox will send him a small box with at least five men's fashion accessories, such as ties, socks, wallets, sunglasses, cufflinks, pocket squares, and even watches. SprezzaBax guarantees at least $100 worth of items in each box.
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Some great-smelling cologne
For The Sophisticated Guy
Every man needs a bottle of quality cologne. Something that's powerful and alluring that evokes confidence. Hugo Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette feels fresh and clean with notes of apple and citrus fruits with a warm and spicy charm. It also has a hint of cinnamon and cloves with a "vibrating harmony of sandalwood." Sure. But you're the one who will smell it, so choose a scent you like.
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A snazzy watch from MVMT
For The Man Who's Always Late
Help your man show the world that he's stylish, worldly, and always on time. MVMT 40 Series Watches are timepieces for modern men who want to convey success, simplicity, and sophistication, even in casual or formal settings. These watches use Miyota Quartz movement for precision timekeeping, while each comes with a two-year guarantee.
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Menlo Club
For The Man Who Hates Shopping
If the man in your life has zero fashion sense or hates shopping for clothes and shoes altogether, then a monthly subscription to Menlo Club (formerly Five Four Club) is a great gift. For $60 a month, subscribers will receive two or three items in the mail to keep. These can range from casual wear like t-shirts and jeans to activewear like running shorts and tank tops.
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Fitbit Charge 3
For Fit Men (or Those Trying To Be)
FitBit is the gold standard when it comes to fitness trackers. The Charge 3 is one of the best trackers the company has designed for beginners, allowing your guy to measure calories burned, resting and active heart rate, steps, and sleep quality. He can even swim with it on. Best of all? The Fitbit Charge 3 has an amazing battery life of up to seven days on a single charge.
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Fire TV Cube
For The Smart Home Junkie
With the release of the latest Amazon Fire TV Cube with 4K Ultra HD streaming player, the retail giant is looking to control your entire home entertainment system. The device is powered by Alexa, Amazon’s own personal assistant, and has the ability to control your other smart devices and non-internet-enabled machines like stereos and cable boxes. The Fire TV Cube can also stream Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO Now, Showtime, YouTube, Facebook, and of course Amazon Prime Video.
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Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II
For The Man Who Likes Quiet
"Hey Google! Are Bose wireless headphones a good gift for my man?" If the man in your life is looking for a seamless wireless audio experience, then the Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II headphones make a fantastic gift. The wireless headphones were engineered for premium and immersive audio experiences with true noise-canceling and the Google Assistant built-in. In addition, you can get up to 20 hours of wireless playing time on just a single charge.
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Xbox One S
For The Gamer
The Xbox One S makes for a fantastic gift as an all-in-one entertainment center. The console comes with one wireless controller, which is your dude's way to navigate throughout the whole system, plus a 4K-capable HDMI cable. The rig also comes with three months of Xbox Game Pass and three months of Xbox Live Gold to play great titles like Halo 5: Guardians. It also doubles as a 4K streaming device for Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO Now, and more.
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HyperChiller
For Iced Coffee Lovers
If your guy drinks iced coffee no matter the weather, this magical device is just for him. The HyperChiller turns piping hot coffee into refreshing iced coffee in about a minute — without dilution. It’s dishwasher safe and also works with whiskey, bottles of wine, and tea, making it the perfect gift for coffee lovers (and just about everyone else on your list.)
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Movie theater style popcorn machine
For The Guy Who Loves Movie Snacks
If your guy (and you) love popcorn with your Netflix, this compact movie theater style machine will bring the cinema to you. Unlike many popcorn machines, this one is small enough to sit on a counter or table, and features an easy-to-clean design that pops 5-6 servings of popcorn at a time.
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AeroGarden Harvest
For The Man With A Green Thumb
If your guy is inclined to garden (or even cook), and you have a small space or not enough time, the AeroGarden Harvest will let him easily grow herbs and veggies year-round. He'll love planting the seeds that come with it and watching them grow, and you'll both benefit from every harvest. It's a win-win.
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A leather journal
For The Guy Who Likes To Write
This foldable real-leather journal will make everything he writes or draws feel like a permanent piece of history. It's surprisingly lightweight and portable for a leather journal, and will come in especially handy if your guy likes to travel. It's made of "Genuine Crazy Horse Buffalo leather," too, so you know it will be special. Maybe he'll even write about you in it!
