20+ Valentine's Day gifts your husband won't see coming
Get him something he never even knew he needed.
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Miller Kern
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Miller Kern is the Deputy Editor of Shopping and Reviews at Mashable, where she writes and edits reviews, roundups, deals, and news stories about tech products, including headphones, skincare devices, laptops, sex toys, e-readers, robot vacuums, and more. She's been covering all things shopping and tech, including shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, for Mashable since 2019. Miller can tell you which products are actually worth your money. She also explores trends in the shopping sphere, such as dupes and viral TikTok moments.
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Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.
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Love it or tolerate it, Valentine’s Day is the ideal time to right the gift-giving wrongs of the holidays. Were you sure your husband would love that faux-vintage turntable, only to find out later that what he really wanted was a weighted blanket? Did you misinterpret his months of hint-dropping about homebrewing, ponying up for the perfect craft beer kit, when he was actually talking about kombucha?
The best Valentine's Day gifts for husbands give you a second chance to get it right. Instead of opting for something cliché or overly trendy, spend some time reading between the lines of his interests and hobbies.
With that in mind, we’ve come up with a list of Valentine's Day gift ideas for over 20 different kinds of husbands. Some are luxe versions of everyday items, while others are special-occasion splurges. And if you're still stumped on ideas for your No. 1 guy, then dive deeper into our guides to unique gifts for men, romantic Valentine's Day gifts, and sexy Valentine's Day gifts.
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A Belkin Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2
For the gamer
If he's already bought himself a Nintendo Switch 2, get him one of the console's best accessories: a Belkin Charging Case. There's a rechargeable power bank built right into it, so he never has to worry about running out of juice while playing on the go. It also has storage space for up to 12 game cards. Choose from three different colors.
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A Kodak Charmera
For the amateur photographer
The Kodak Charmera is a retro keychain camera that's perfect for capturing shots on the fly. It's sold in blind boxes, so opening one is always a fun surprise. (There are six possible options.) It went mega-viral when it first launched and sold out quickly, but nowadays you can easily find it in stock on Amazon. You can even buy the whole set altogether there, but that's no fun.
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Lego Game Boy Super Mario Edition
Best for grown-up '90s kids
This is by far the coolest Lego set released recently, and for anyone who loves '90s nostalgia and retro tech, it's also the perfect Valentine's Day gift. We had a lot of fun building it, and your hubby will, too.
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A Ninja Creami Swirl
For the guy with a sweet tooth
Being able to make ice cream in your very own kitchen, whenever you want? That's a big "say less." The Ninja Creami Swirl can produce soft-serve as well as regular scoopable ice cream. And best of all, its parts are dishwasher-safe. Your husband might've already heard about this one if he's really into counting his macros: Fitness creators love to use it for protein ice cream.
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Tiny Vinyl
For the vinyl collector
Tiny Vinyl makes exactly what its name implies: tiny vinyl records. These ultra-collectible LPs feature popular singles by big-name artists like Kid Cudi, Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan, The Rolling Stones, and Doechii. Plus, you don't need any special equipment to play them. They work on almost any regular record player.
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A Twelve South AirFly Pro
For the jetsetting husband
The AirFly Pro is one of those "dang, I wish I would've thought of that first" kind of gadgets. It's a small Bluetooth dongle that plugs into the audio jack of older airplanes' seatback screens, letting you watch movies with wireless headphones. If your husband travels a lot, the AirFly Pro will always guarantee his mid-flight "Lord of the Rings" marathon.
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Loop Experience 2 earplugs
For the concert lover
Earplugs aren't the most romantic Valentine's Day gift, but they are one of the more practical. The Loops Experience 2 look more like jewelry than your average foam plugs, and they're specially designed for live events like music festivals and concerts. (They're Cowboy Carter Tour-approved by us.) Your husband will be able to clearly hear his favorite bands while protecting his hearing.
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A Yeti Collegiate Cooler
For the college football fan
There's no season like tailgate season, baby. Grab him a customized cooler from Yeti's officially licensed Collegiate series so he can rep his alma mater at home and on the road — they're rotomolded for durability and sport extra-thick insulated walls to keep his beer cold all day. You can choose from several different sizes, from an 18-can "Roadie" cooler to a "Tank 85" ice bucket that can fit a whole keg.
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A DJI drone
Best for tech lovers
The DJI Mini 3 is the ideal starter drone. If your husband is retired, or just in need of a fun new hobby, then pick up this 4K camera drone for him to fly.
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An inflatable kayak
For the outdoorsman
Don't have the storage space or roof rack for a traditional kayak? The Retrospec Coaster is a lightweight inflatable model with a puncture-resistant shell and built-in bungee nets for stashing gear. Both of you can fit in the tandem version, which comes with two paddles, removable seats, a dual-action pump, and other accessories.
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The Herschel Little America Backpack
For the commuter
Featuring tons of storage and dozens of different colorways, Herschel's signature backpack looks just as good on the train as it does on the trail. Your better half can stash his gadgets inside its protective laptop sleeve and media compartment when he's between home and the office; some contoured shoulder straps and breathable mesh back padding make sure it won't mess with his posture.
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An A24 screenplay book
For the movie buff
A chic addition to any coffee table that screams "I have extremely good taste," these hardcover Screenplay Books feature the scripts of popular A24 flicks alongside companion essays and behind-the-scenes extras (including concept art, shot lists, set photography, and production sketches).
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A Solo Stove Pi Prime pizza oven
For the home chef
It's not delivery *or* DiGiorno: It's an outdoor pizza oven that bakes up restaurant-worthy Neopolitan pies. The Solo Stove Pi Prime is made by the same people behind those popular smokeless fire pits. It works with gas and propane, and it heats up to a blazing-hot 900°F in just 15 minutes. Your homemade pizza will finish cooking in as little as 90 seconds. Bone app the teeth.
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A cocktail-making class
For the beverage connoisseur
Led by Brooklyn bartender Matt Levy, this live online class digs into the latest mixology trend: smoke-infused spirits. Your husband will learn how to make three different kinds of drinks (plus some non-alcoholic adaptations) over the course of an hour and a half on an evening of his choosing. Uncommon Goods's Oak Glass Topper Cocktail Smoker, kitchen torch, and smoking chips (an $80 value) will be mailed to you ahead of time so you have something physical to wrap.
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A Chemex
For the caffeine fiend
This is more than just a coffee maker — it's contemporary art. (No, really: The Brooklyn Museum, the Corning Museum of Glass, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York all have one in their permanent collections.) Crafted from tempered lab-quality glass that doesn't absorb funky odors or chemical residue, it'll make the cleanest, brightest cups of coffee your husband's ever sipped.
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A Bose SoundLink Flex speaker
For the audiophile
This portable Bluetooth speaker offers stellar sound quality and up to 12 hours of battery life per charge. But more importantly, it's lightweight, durable, and completely waterproof — meaning your husband can bring it just about anywhere. (It even floats, so outdoor jam sessions and bathtub karaoke are both a go.)
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A Kindle Paperwhite
For the avid reader
He can take his entire library on the road with Amazon's latest Kindle Paperwhite, our favorite e-reader. It comes with an adjustable warm light, a 12-week battery life, and a glare-free display that looks like real paper even in bright sunlight. It's also waterproof. Our reviewer appreciated its fast page-turns; it doesn't stutter when you're chewing through chapters.
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A Lego Ideas Tuxedo Cat
For the proud cat dad
Lego has plenty of delightful sets for adults, including this Tuxedo Cat building set. It has 1,710 pieces (!), including two sets of eyes to choose from (yellow and blue). It can also be built with its mouth closed or open. Realistic meowing sounds not included.
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A Theragun mini
For the gym rat
We don't doubt the quality of your back massages, to be clear, but when your husband's extra sore from a workout, a massage gun will provide the muscle relief he needs for a speedy recovery. The ultra-portable Theragun mini features three speeds, app connectivity, and a 120-minute battery life. Plus, it comes with three attachments for different kinds of treatment.
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A Brooklinen robe
For the lounger
A fancy robe is one of those things your husband's probably never thought to buy for himself, but once he's wearing it, he'll wonder how he ever got by without it. Go ahead and splurge on this luxurious little number from Brooklinen since it's a special occasion. Made from 100% Turkish cotton, it comes in five sizes and four colors. Your joint spa day awaits.
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An Escape the Crate subscription
For date nights in
Escape the Crate brings the excitement of an escape room to the comfort of your home with a totally different adventure shipped to your doorstep every other month. Each box is filled with themed puzzles, riddles, and mysteries you'll have to solve together over the course of a few hours. It's a fun way to shake up date night without having to leave the house (or put on real pants, if we're being realistic here).
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An Owala FreeSip
For the guy who's big on hydration
Half a dozen Mashable staffers own and love the Owala FreeSip. You can chug from its wide-mouth opening or sip from its built-in straw. Real water drinkers know how big of a deal that dual-mode spout is. Plus, look at all the colors to choose from.
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A cheese gift basket
For the guy who's not big on chocolate
Valentine's Day presents can be cheesy, but this one takes the cake. Offered through New York City's Ideal Cheese Shop, this "Around the World" sampler basket comes with a tangy Manchego from Spain, a buttery Comté from France, a nutty Parmigiano Reggiano from Italy, a rich Prima Donna from the Netherlands, and a creamy Colby from an upstate New York farm (plus a box of crackers and a jar of jam to eat them with). It's savory snack lover heaven.
Miller Kern is the Deputy Editor of Shopping and Reviews at Mashable, where she writes and edits reviews, roundups, deals, and news stories about tech products, including headphones, skincare devices, laptops, sex toys, e-readers, robot vacuums, and more. She's been covering all things shopping and tech, including shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, for Mashable since 2019. Miller can tell you which products are actually worth your money. She also explores trends in the shopping sphere, such as dupes and viral TikTok moments.
Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.
