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The best Valentine’s Day gifts for your boyfriend

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Joseph Green

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Miller Kern

on February 6, 2023

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Significant others are the people you know best, but sometimes they’re the hardest people to buy for.

Valentine’s Day can be an especially tricky event. How much should you spend? Go all-out or keep it simple? And what about the classic “we’re not doing gifts this year,” but you still “surprise” each other with gifts anyway? (Seriously though — what is that all about?)

Valentine’s Day is a great time to make your boyfriend feel loved — by showing him you've been paying attention and that you're actually paying attention to the things he likes. Giving a unique gift that totally fits his personality and vibe is a perfect way to do just that.

This guide has gifts for any scenario, whether you just started dating your boyfriend or you’re practically engaged, you’ll find something for him on this list that he's sure to love.

These are the best Valentine’s Day gifts for your boyfriend in 2025.

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Shaving Subscription Box

Best For Shaving

If your man likes to look fresh and clean, do him a favour and subscribe him to the Gillette Shaving Club. When you’ve chosen his preferred razor blades, you can decide when he’d like to receive his refill packs. Gillette base the frequency of blade refill deliveries on how often he shaves in a week.

£3.95 Gillette

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Skincare Set

Best For Self Care

Well, he’s not getting any younger, is he? But he won’t mind the gesture with the sheer quality of these products — day and night anti-aging creams from one of the best brands around. They’ll firm and brighten his skin while also tackling lines and wrinkles.

£57 Amazon

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Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Best For Summer Style

These frames will complement any guy’s face. They are engineered for optimal balance, comfort, and durability. Ray-Ban is known for its high quality and these sunglasses come with a protective case.

£175 John Lewis

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IPA Beer Brewing Kit

Best For Booze

Does your boyfriend love beer? Maybe it’s time to take that to the next level. He can learn to brew his own craft beer with this IPA brewing kit. This ABV American IPA is similar in style to Goose Island IPA, with a pale gold colour and a fluffy white head.

£29.37 Amazon

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Bluetooth Stereo Turntable

Best For Hipsters

If your guy teeters between old school and modern, get him this turntable that will allow him to play records via Bluetooth. This machine is wireless and connects to speakers or headphones for easy listening.

£229.99 Amazon

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Instant Print Camera

Best For Happy Snappers

A camera and printer all in one, this Kodak will allow your boyfriend to shoot photos and instantly print them in colour or black and white — no ink is required. The instant print camera is great for creating memories on the go. Comes with an impressive 60 sheets.

£124.99 Amazon

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Sony Headphones

Best For Audiophiles

You can’t go wrong with Sony if you’re in the market for some good headphones. This noise-cancelling pair are quite simply the best new pair around. They boast 30 hours of battery, plus Bluetooth, voice assistant and lots more. Crisp, clear audio right into your SO’s ears.

£180 Amazon

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Montblanc Cologne

Best For Smelling Great

Cologne is a classic Valentine’s Day gift, but sometimes shopping for it can be difficult. You aren’t always able to test it out before purchasing, and what if it doesn’t smell good when you get home and open it? This Montblanc fragrance is the new scent on the block.

£78.80 Amazon

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Fjällräven Backpack

Best For Commuting

Whether your guy is in school or out to work, he can always use a new backpack. This Fjällräven bag is ideal for rugged and polished dudes alike. The simple, stylish backpack with a slight masculine design variation. The slate colour is punchy but understated.

£125 John Lewis

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YETI Rambler

Best For Hikers

Yeti is the best of the best when it comes to insulation. This tumbler will maintain a drink’s temperature all day, whether it’s hot or cold. Its walls are double insulated and the exterior is sweat proof, so a drink stays cold without creating condensation on the outside of the rambler.

£36.95 Amazon

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DIY Hot Sauce Kit

Best For Spice Lovers

This kit includes five dried chilli peppers along with apple cider vinegar, onion/garlic powder blend, and a paprika/oregano Blend. The kit is easy to follow and instantly adds a bit of spice to your relationship.

£19.95 Amazon

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JBL Speaker

Best For Tunes

If he likes to take sound wherever he goes, this tiny speaker packs a serious, bassy punch. It gives you five hours of music-playing time, with a water and dust proof exterior. Best of all? A little loop handle for easy transportation and added security.

£39.99 Amazon

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Apple AirTag

Best For Forgetful Guys

Is he always leaving the little things in life somewhere? Keys? Phones? Wallets? Whatever? The Apple AirTag is the perfect gift for him. It uses a combo of Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband Technology, and Apple’s Find My network to ensure those little things never get lost again.

£35 Amazon

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Chocolate

Best For Sweethearts

Do not be mistaken when it comes to the choccies. Chocolate is not just for the ladies on Valentine’s Day. You really can't go wrong with chocolate for guys or gals — it's a Valentine's Day staple. This fancy gift set has it all — 40 caramels, pralines, and truffles.

£8.99 Amazon

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Star Wars Lego

Best For Wannabe Jedi

Do you have a boyfriend? Yes? Then here’s a tip: he wants Star Wars Lego. He just does. It’s a fact of life. This set comes from the hit show, The Mandalorian and even comes with a little Lego Baby Yoda. The Force is indeed strong.

£119.99 Amazon

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PlayStation Classic

Best For Nostalgic Gamers

Remind your boyfriend of his formative years with this classic — but miniaturised — PlayStation. It comes pre-loaded with Final Fantasy VII, Ridge Racer, Tekken 3, and more. The console only comes with one controller, so you'll have to snag another one if you want to take him on in any two-player games..

£119.99 Amazon

Joseph Green

Global Shopping Editor

Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

Miller Kern

Deputy Shopping Editor

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.