The best gift ideas for him in 2025
Don't know what to get for the man in your life? We have some suggestions.
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The myth that men are simple creatures is just that… a myth. They are complicated beasts, which is evident when trying to choose a gift for the man (or indeed any man) in your life.
Not every man spends their days dreaming of fine whiskey and home gym gear, trying to level up their masculine ways. In fact, old school male stereotypes are a thing of the past, and it's time we started embracing modern, multi-faceted manliness (which includes our non-binary friends, too).
Even when you do find something that you think might be a good option, you can still be left with doubt. Do they even like this sort of thing? Do they already have something similar? It's worth remembering that no two guys are the same.
Before parting with your hard-earned cash (and worrying about whether you need to include the receipt with their gift), we can help out with some pressie-buying pointers. Whether that lucky fella is into cooking, style, self-care, or something more specialist, we’ve got him, and you, covered.
Check out this list of gift ideas that’ll make any man happy, no matter the occasion.
These are the best gifts for men in 2025.
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Ghostbusters Lego
Best For Big Kids
If he's the sort of fella who likes to both take on a task and wallow in childhood nostalgia, this Ghostbusters Lego will keep him occupied all over the Christmas break, then take pride of place on the mantlepiece. It's a huge set — big nostalgic fun for a big kid.
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Acoustic Guitar
Best For Musos
Maybe he's a budding musician who always wanted to take up the guitar, or an experienced axeman who's looking for a new instrument. Either way, the Fender Malibu is affordable and beautifully crafted. A great instrument for learners and experts alike.
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Sports Water bottle
Best For On-The-Go Men
It doesn’t matter if he’s a hiker, a gym fanatic, or an everyday commuter, he needs a water bottle. That’s just a fact of our always-on-the-go modern world. This bottle — from Bottle Bottle — is insulated for keeping your drink’s temperature, and comes equipped with a handle and flip out straw.
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4K TV
Best For Sport Fanatics
Trust us when we say that for sport fans, a 4K TV is the gift that keeps on giving. With its access to channels and apps, plus tech geared towards seamless, super-smooth action, this Samsung TV will allow him to watch his favourite games with stunning clarity.
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Cold Brew Maker
Best For Coffee Enthusiasts
Who doesn’t love a cold brew coffee? This cold brew coffee maker from County Line Kitchen preserves all the natural goodness and flavour of your coffee, so he can forget all about sugar or sweeteners. A tasty gift for all year round.
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Board Game
Best For Tabletop Gamers
Consoles are great but tabletop gaming has seen a major resurgence in recent years. Catan is a stalwart of strategic board games but it’s still as gripping as it ever was. The object is to build your own civilization. There are plenty of extensions and add-ons, too.
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Portable BBQ
Best For Grill Masters
Men who like to barbecue also like to show off their skills. He can do that any and everywhere with the Weber Smokey Joe, an easily portable kettle barbecue. Coming from the best brand name in the BBQ game, he can rely on the quality — not to mention how easy it to pack in the car and take camping.
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Nike Sneakers
Best For Men Who Kick It With Style
Nothing says Christmas like box fresh sneaks. And there’s almost no limit to the gift-buying options with Nike, because the colour and style selections are pretty much endless. These Air Force 1s are seriously eye catching, with 80s style electric pink.
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Hydrow Rowing Machine
Best For Home Gym Guru
If you know a man who loves to work out at home, the Hydrow Rower is the pinnacle of rowing machine technology. It’s powered by a electromagnetic drag mechanism, which means it’s silent, and has a touch screen display with front-firing speakers.
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PS5 Controller
Best For Serious Gamers
Pro level games need pro level hardware. If that sounds like the man in your life, treat him to the Vitrix Pro BFG controller. It has lots of customisation options, lightweight handling, app support, and extra buttons. It's sure to keep him busy for days. Compatible with the PS4, PS5, and PC computers.
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Beard Grooming Kit
Best For Bearded Chaps
A good beard never goes out of style. But there’s more to a beard than just not shaving. This rustic-style grooming kit, from top beard brand Mo Bros, has everything your man needs to keep that beard in shape. Includes cedarwood oil, balm, wax, soap, trimming scissors, and a wooden comb.
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Britpop Book
Best For '90s Kids
For the man who never quite got over the 1990s (pretty much every man who grew up in that decade, then) this book from Miranda Sawyer is a fascinating history of that decade's definitive musical movement. Whether he was an Oasis or Blur man, this book will make those Britpop memories shine.
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LED Bike Helmet
Best For Avid Cyclists
When it comes to cycling, the Lumos Ultra light-up helmet is one of the must-have safety accessories. It has LED lights on both the front and rear of the helmet, so motorists can see the helmet from all angles. It also has advanced head protection in case of an accident and smartphone support that will allow him to customise the lights.
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Knife Set
Best For Master Chefs
Not every man has the kitchen skills to warrant a top quality knife set. But for those that do, this is one of the best sets on Amazon — a 15 piece knife assortment made from Japanese stainless steel, with a wooden box and blade sharpener. Not only sharp but a classy addition to any kitchen countertop.
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Smart Bulb Starter Kit
Best For The Smart Homemaker
Is he keen to upgrade to all things smart home? Philips Hue smart bulbs are a great place to begin. The kit works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit, and Google Assistant to manage lights and other smart devices by voice control. It comes with two bulbs, a Hub, and a dimming switch.
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Fitness Tracker
Best For Active Men
Wearable tech doesn't need to cost the equivalent of his home gym. The Honor touchscreen watch offers the fitness basics — including 100 workout modes — at a decent price. Looking like a regular watch, it offers a variety of features and provides all the vitals needed for lifestyle and fitness monitoring.
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Smart Mug
Best For The Tea Sipper
The Ember Mug is a truly next-level product for any and all hot-beverage-drinking guys. Through Ember's app, he can set the temperature of his drink, which the mug will heat on command. Just one charge will give the mug a whole hour of heat. He can also save heat presets for different types of drinks.
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Electric Shaver
Best For Time Strapped Men
Believe it or not, some clean-shaven men hate shaving. For those who ditched razor blades and shaving cream for electric razors, the Philips Shaver Series 5000 will be at the top of their gift list. For wet and dry shaving, with three 360-degree rotatory heads. Plus, detachable heads for grooming.
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Wireless Headphones
Best For Audiophiles
If you know a man who's looking for a seamless wireless audio experience, the all-new Sony Ult Wear headphones are a sweet-sounding option — quite literally. These bass heavy Bluetooth headphones have noise cancellation, voice assistant, multipoint pairing, 30 hours of battery, and more.
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Outdoor Pizza Oven
Best For The Garden Party Host
The outdoor pizza over is an essential piece of cooking kit for modern men. And there’s barely a fella in existence who wouldn't love serving up homemade, wood-fired pizzas. This Big Horn oven is constructed from high-quality stainless steel and cooks fast.
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Muscle Gun
Best For The Overworked Man
If you've ever heard him complain that he’s achy and too busy to stretch properly, give him the means to relieve that tension while he sits at his desk. This Theragun allows him to target and massage muscles. Not only that, it's small enough to go in his gym bag.
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Soundbar
Best For Home Cinema Nerds
If the man in your life loves his audio, the Sonos Beam is the best pound-for-pound sound bar available in this price range. It boosts the TV audio with cinematic quality sound for a crisp, powerful experience. It also has built-in voice assistant to help play his favourite tunes and take care of other tasks.
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Pool Cue
Best For Pool Players
It doesn't matter if he's a pro-level snooker player, or he just enjoys playing pool on a casual basis at the pub, your man would love to have his own cue. This is the one of the best reviewed cues in the affordable price range — not to mention endorsed by seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan. He’ll be playing like Ronnie in no time.
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Sat Nav
Best For The Navigator
If he's still using RAC print-outs or fold-out roadmaps, it's time to steer him towards an upgrade. The Garmin DriveSmart has Alexa-powered voice controls and works with a companion app to give him turn-by-turn directions, weather forecasts, and more all in one place. Be gone forever, backseat drivers.
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Dressing Gown
Best For The Luxury Lounger
If he’s a lounger — let’s be honest, what fella isn’t? — he’ll love luxuriating at home in this dressing gown. Check out the style, the cut, and Saville Row branding. It's the dressing gown that James Bond would wear on his day off from saving the world.
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Skincare Set
Best For The Groomer
Real men have a skincare routine. That’s a fact these days. And men everywhere should take a look at Bulldog skincare products, which are designed specifically to tackle male-specific skin problems — whether he has an oily or dry complexion. This set includes a face wash, face scrub, and moisturiser.
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Sleeping Bag
Best For The Outdoorsy Guy
If he’s the outdoors type, he’ll want to head out into the wilderness immediately with this premium-quality sleeping bag. There’s room for two, which means you can snuggle in too. And — best of all — it unzips completely so he or anyone else (that means you again) can use it as a super cosy blanket.
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Exercise Cards
Best For The Fitness Wannabe
Does he struggle with a workout routine? This unique pack of cards will help. Each card features a different exercise, with tips on how to execute each exercise perfectly and their overall fitness benefits. Includes exercises that require no equipment — in case he hasn't got that home gym sorted yet.
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Globe Drinks Cabinet
Best For Classy Cocktail Makers
There’s scarcely a man alive who hasn’t at some point wished he had one of these — a globe packed with booze. It’s the height of drinking sophistication. The kind of drinks cabinet that demands the very best quality liquor and Royal Doulton glasses. Made from wood, it’s easy to wheel around the home and has space to store numerous bottles.
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Fire TV Stick 4K
Best For The Streaming King
If the man in your life is looking for the latest and greatest in entertainment technology, then the Fire TV Stick should be one of the top gifts on your list. The device can stream Netflix, YouTube, Prime, Disney, and lots more. Just plug it into the TV for near-limitless content.
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Sunglasses
Best For The Cool Cat
Ray-Ban sunglasses are a timeless classic and they make everyone 100% cooler. If you know that he has a retro taste in fashion but still wants to keep things minimalistic, these shades will help him achieve effortless style in no time. They match literally any outfit, too.
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DNA Test Kit
Best For The Family Man
Is he interested in his family background? A DNA test kit from 23andMe could help. All he needs to do is send his test sample off and he'll get a comprehensive report of where he comes from with precise geographic detail and in-depth historical insights.
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Apple AirTag
Best For Mr. Forgetful
It's hard to keep track of little things like keys and phones and wallets, which is why the Apple AirTag is a great gift. It attaches to his belongings and uses Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband Technology, and Apple’s Find My network to ensure his stuff never get lost.
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Cooling Bag
Best For The Hiker
Here’s a literally cool gift that almost any man will appreciate — a backpack-style cooling bag with a 26-litre capacity (that’s around 34 tinnies at once). It's perfect for the man who likes the outdoors, or even just wiles away afternoons in the park. With extra storage pockets and a leakproof design.
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Record Player
Best For Vinyl Purists
Vinyl is back in a big way, and this model from Ion is a perfect combo of modern and retro. It has built-in speakers and three-speed playback modes. One cool feature is a USB output that allows him to convert the audio from his vinyl records into digital files.
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Echo Show
Best For Tech-Minded Dads
The Echo Show will suit a family man. Not only can it do everything a regular Echo does — such as play music, connect to Alexa, and even do your shopping — but it can also make video calls, plus stream movies and shows and display photos like a futuristic picture frame.
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Retro Console
Best For Old School Gamers
Men are always happy indulging in past glories, which is why he’ll love another chance to boss some old school video games. The mini version of the original PlayStation is packed with 20 games — including Final Fantasy Vll, Ridge Racer 4, Tekken 3 and more — plus two controllers for multiplayer fun.
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Swiss Army Knife
Best For Practical Men
He doesn’t need to be a scout camp leader to need one of these. As anyone who already owns a Swiss army knife will tell you, it’s incredible how often they come in handy — even just around the home when you’re in desperate need of a bottle opener.. This Swiss-made Victorinox Huntsman is excellent quality and has 15 different functions
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Bluetooth Speaker
Best For The Party Lover
This Marshall speaker is compact, but the sound is big. It's Bluetooth enabled, so it can stream audio from any smartphone, tablet, or computer with no wires attached. The high-quality sound and vintage look will add to a touch of rock 'n' roll to any room.
Matt Ford
Matt Ford is a freelance contributor to Mashable.
