Gift guide
A shortlist of the gadgets most searched for as gifts for men right now. Every gadget here works for anyone: filter by age, type and price.
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Our starting shortlist. Use the filters to match his age and budget.
Headphones & speakers · Sony
Sony's flagship noise-cancelling over-ear headphones, a long-running favourite for flights and commutes.
A fixture in "best headphones" round-ups, regularly compared with Bose and Apple's AirPods Max by YouTube reviewers.
Heads-up: The previous model (XM5) is often heavily discounted and still excellent.
Illustrative photo: Luke Peterson on Unsplash
Gaming · Valve
A handheld gaming PC that plays your Steam library on the go.
Still the benchmark every new PC handheld is compared to on YouTube.
Heads-up: Not every PC game runs well: check Valve's "Steam Deck Verified" rating for the games you care about.
Illustrative photo: Branden Skeli on Unsplash
Gaming · Nintendo
Nintendo's hybrid console: play on the TV or take it with you, with a bigger screen than the original Switch.
Launched June 2025 and still one of the most-wanted gifts. Bundles and new games keep it trending.
Heads-up: Most original Switch games work on it, but check individual titles. Some physical games are "key cards" that download the game.
Illustrative photo: Kamil Switalski on Unsplash
Cameras & creator kit · DJI, HoverAir and others
Lightweight folding drones that shoot aerial photos and video, plus selfie drones that follow you.
Drone reveal shots and self-flying "follow me" selfie drones are everywhere on travel feeds.
Heads-up: Drone rules apply even to small drones: check the FAA (US), CAA (UK) or EASA (EU) rules before you fly, and current US availability for DJI models.
Illustrative photo: Karl Greif on Unsplash
Beauty & wellness · Therabody, Hypervolt and others
A compact percussive massager for sore muscles after the gym or a long day.
A top fitness gift, and the minis fit in a gym bag.
Heads-up: Avoid bones, the neck and any injury. Ask a physio if you have a medical condition.
Illustrative photo: Javier Esteban on Unsplash
Beauty & wellness · Philips
A trimmer and shaver in one for stubble, beards and edging.
A long-running Amazon best-seller in men's grooming.
Heads-up: Replacement blades are an ongoing cost: compare multi-pack prices.
Illustrative photo: Allef Vinicius on Unsplash
Charging, desk & reading · Logitech
An ergonomic wireless mouse with a fast-scrolling wheel, popular with people who work at a desk all day.
A permanent fixture in YouTubers' "what's on my desk" setup tours.
Heads-up: Right-handed only. Left-handers should look at symmetrical mice.
Illustrative photo: Oscar Ivan Esquivel Arteaga on Unsplash
Gaming · Anbernic, Miyoo and others
Pocket-sized handhelds styled like classic Game Boys, for older games.
Retro handheld reviews are a booming YouTube niche, and nostalgia sells.
Heads-up: Only play games you own the rights to: downloading copyrighted ROMs you don't own isn't legal in most countries.
Illustrative photo: Jesper Brouwers on Unsplash
Phones & wearables · Meta × Ray-Ban
Sunglasses with a built-in camera, open-ear speakers and Meta AI voice assistant.
Hands-free point-of-view video has become its own genre on TikTok and Reels.
Heads-up: A light shows when you're recording, but always respect people's privacy. The Meta Ray-Ban Display version (with a screen in the lens) has had limited availability outside the US.
Illustrative photo: Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash
Charging, desk & reading · Anker, Belkin and others
A slim battery that snaps onto the back of your phone and charges it wirelessly.
A constant TikTok and Amazon best-seller: no cables, just snap and go.
Heads-up: Power banks must go in your hand luggage on flights, and some airlines now restrict using them on board.
Illustrative photo: I’M ZION on Unsplash
Kitchen · Ember
A heated smart mug that keeps your coffee or tea at the temperature you choose.
A favourite desk-setup gadget and a regular in gift guides for people who "have everything".
Heads-up: Hand-wash only, and the battery lasts longest when it sits on its charging coaster.
Illustrative photo: ian dooley on Unsplash
Cameras & creator kit · Insta360
A 360° action camera: film everything around you, then pick the angle later.
The "invisible selfie stick" third-person shots are a viral effect on their own.
Heads-up: Editing 360 footage takes time; the phone app does most of the work.
Illustrative photo: Jadon Kelly on Unsplash
Phones & wearables · Oura
A smart ring that tracks sleep, activity and recovery without a screen on your wrist.
Smart rings are one of the fastest-growing wearable categories, and sleep-score screenshots are a staple of wellness TikTok.
Heads-up: Most features need a paid Oura membership. Use the free sizing kit before ordering.
Illustrative photo: Becca Schultz on Unsplash
Charging, desk & reading · Keychron, Logitech and others
A keyboard with individual switches for a satisfying feel and sound.
"Thocky" typing-sound ASMR is a whole genre on TikTok and YouTube.
Heads-up: Clicky switches are loud. Choose quieter switches if you share a room or office.
Illustrative photo: Stefen Tan on Unsplash
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Last updated: 14 October 2026
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