
Updated: Jul 03 2024
Looking for the coolest birthday gift or a unique Christmas present for a teenage boy? You’ll find the perfect gift for your nephew, son, or grandson on this list. Choose something that caters to his interests, whether it’s video games, tech, style, sports, pop culture, or movies. Make him laugh with a gag gift or give him something he can use while running around with his friends in the summer. For older teen boys, there are gifts to help him transition from boy to man. Everything on the list is fun, functional, or the perfect mix of both. Being a teen can be tough, but a cool gift can make it a little easier.
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Philips Norelco 4500 Shaver
$309.98 Take a lookAdd to wishlistWhen a man is of a certain age, it’s time to start looking like one. The Philips Norelco shaver cuts through the scraggliest, most crumb filled beard to leave hair trimmed and skin irrestistibly smooth. -
Duke Cannon Super Shaving Cream
$18.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistThe time has come for real men to shave with real shaving cream. Duke Cannon is formulated with the best ingredients, and is so high quality it meets barbershop standards. Plus, with each tube sold, money goes to help US Veterans. -
400-in-1 Retro Handheld Game
$25.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlist400 classic games can now be yours! This retro handheld gaming console features everything from Contra to Excite Bike to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! It’s perfect for gaming on the go, but it can also be connected to your TV! -
MVMT Minimalist Watch
Sale! Original price was: $148.00.$103.60Current price is: $103.60. Take a lookAdd to wishlistThe guy who’s getting ready to graduate or enjoys the finer things in life needs a timepiece that’s as sleek as it is serious. With the MVMT minimalist watch, a teen will have an understated but stylish piece that will complement his outfit for any occasion. -
Money Filled Soap Bars
$16.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistLook, we’re not saying you need some motivation to start being more hygienic, we’re just saying if you use this soap bar, there’s money in it for you! Okay, we are saying you stink. Now wash up and accept this bribe, stinky! -
Philips Hue Smart Light Strip
$354.49 Take a lookAdd to wishlistA great way to let a teen’s personality show is through color. It’s a hassle to paint and repaint a bedroom, so let the app-enabled Philips Hue Smart Light Strip make the change at his whim – no paint required. Select one of 16 million colors to project the perfect feeling or mood. -
Magnus Functional Thread Shooter Watch
$349.00 Take a lookAdd to wishlistA teen obsessed with the Marvel universe will welcome the opportunity to step into the suit of one of its most relatable superheroes. With this thread shooter watch, he can become Spiderman with the touch of a button all while wearing a cool fashion accessory. -
Dr. Squatch Pine Tar Soap
$6.98 Take a lookAdd to wishlistIf your teen can clear a room when he lifts his arms, save yourself and the fam from his stink with a Squatch bar. Its manly scent cuts through BO like a knife and gentle exfoliation will leave his skin soft and smooth. -
DJI Mavic Mini Drone
$347.80 Take a lookAdd to wishlistFor the guy fascinated by these tiny fliers, this entry level quadcopter is a foot in the door into the drone world. It weighs less than a pound and has a built in HD camera to capture beautiful aerial photos and video. -
100 Must See Movies Scratch Off Poster
$25.61 Take a lookAdd to wishlistFor a teen whose favorite class is Film Appreciation, give him a way to track all the flicks he’s seen with an interactive poster. Each time he watches one of the movies, he scratches it off, leaving a visible journey through film and a colorful statement piece. -
Hot Sauce Challenge Pack
$29.95 Take a lookAdd to wishlistDo you have what it takes to complete this gauntlet of pleasure and pain? This hot sauce challenge book is perfect for a few boys to test their tolerance levels in an unforgettable challenge for the ages! -
Letters To My Future Self
Sale! Original price was: $14.95.$13.84Current price is: $13.84. Take a lookAdd to wishlistYou might have a few things you wish you’d told your younger self or moments you wish you remembered every second of. With this book, a teen can write those things down and reminisce years later about how things were back when. -
Anti-Theft Travel Backpack
$21.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistHigh school is well past the time to ditch the character backpack. Help him level up from the brightly colored cartoon bag he’s been dragging to class for years and get him an upgrade with this compact but roomy anti-theft travel pack. It can hold 2 laptops, has a built-in USB charger, and is loaded with pockets. -
Multicolor LED Bedside Lamp
Sale! Original price was: $23.99.$21.99Current price is: $21.99. Take a lookAdd to wishlistWhether to read by or keep the monsters away at bed time, everyone needs a night light. This multicolored LED lamp is dimmable, soft to the touch and can pair to a Bluetooth device or hook up to an aux cable to play soothing music at bed time. -
Echo Dot Smart Speaker
$59.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistHe’s already got a smartphone, now he needs a smart room. The Echo Dot is small but mighty, featuring all the power and functionality of Amazon Alexa with additional features of a clock and an alarm, so he won’t be late for school. -
Deodorizing Sneaker Balls
Sale! Original price was: $10.05.$8.89Current price is: $8.89. Take a lookAdd to wishlistGo balls deep in the fight against foot odor with these deodorizing sneaker balls. Formulated to fight even the funkiest foot stank, they come in several patterns to fit the personality of the user. -
Bubble Wrap Calendar
$24.95 Take a lookAdd to wishlistKeep track of time and have fun doing it with a bubble wrap calendar. It’s a minimal, uncomplicated way to remember what day it is and countdown to the end of the school year. -
Extreme Chores Video Game Prank Gift Box
$19.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistFor his next birthday, get your teen the game console you’ve always dreamed of: the one that makes it look like he’s condemned to chores for life. What looks like the lamest gift ever is actually a cover for what could be a cool present (unless it’s socks or underwear). -
Anker PowerCore 10000mAh Portable Power Bank
$16.98 Take a lookAdd to wishlistAt sporting events, music festivals, or days at the beach, if you’re not Snapping it or posting to the ‘gram, it didn’t happen. What social media robs from battery life, the PowerCore gives it back. It can power up his cell two to three times before it needs a recharge. -
I Paused My Game to Be Here Shirt
$19.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistFor a die hard gamer, these are the next closest words to “I love you.” This comfy tee is more than a gift that will make him chuckle, it might come in handy at the next family reunion when he has to pull himself away from the console. -
Personalized Face Socks
$6.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistTo remind your son that you’re with him every step of the way, give him the gift of you. Pick your favorite selfie for the print and get ready to give the funniest pair of socks your son will ever receive. -
NERF Elite Titan CS-50 Blaster
$400.00 Take a lookAdd to wishlistThis ain’t your average Nerf Gun. With this bad boy a teen will light up his next Nerf Gun battle like fireworks on the fourth of July. Give him the gift of defeating all his opponents with a blaster bazooka that he’ll eagerly take into battle. -
Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
$27.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistFor the guy who’s always aspired to be a DJ, this Bluetooth speaker is a game changing step toward that goal. It’s water resistant for days at the pool, can play a whole day’s worth of music and is small enough to travel wherever he does. -
Personalized Anime Portrait
$34.95 Take a lookAdd to wishlistGet yourself immortalized into your favorite anime character with one of these one-of-a-kind geeky portraits. Simply upload a photo of the recipient, and what character you’d like them to resemble. -
DropMix Music Gaming System
$109.97 Take a lookAdd to wishlistAmp up your teen’s Soundcloud game and encourage him to make some new jams and sick beats with the DropMix Music Gaming System. With a list of popular songs to choose from, he’ll be making earworm worthy mash-ups in no time. -
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs
Sale! Original price was: $19.99.$10.70Current price is: $10.70. Take a lookAdd to wishlistA kiddo just testing out his culinary chops could use an assist in the kitchen to help him step up his game. The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs has step-by-step recipes and loads of pictures to help him take off running onto the food scene. -
Spikeball Game Kit
$69.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistLooking for a new summer game to to kick some a** at? Spikeball is a unique, fun, competitive way to play outside with your best buddies, while still showing everyone who’s the boss of the ball. -
Casmonal Slim Carbon Fiber Leather Wallet
$25.00 Take a lookAdd to wishlistWhen a boy becomes a teen, it’s time to leave the Velcro wallet in the dust. This sleek carbon fiber and leather wallet will make him look like the grown up he is, all while holding his most used cards, ID and some cash. -
Mixi Magnetic Dart Board
Sale! Original price was: $22.99.$19.99Current price is: $19.99. Take a lookAdd to wishlistIf football and basketball aren’t quite your teen’s style, but he could hit a bullseye from a mile away, give him a portable way to practice his dart skills without putting holes in the wall with a magnetic dart board. -
Perfect Pushup Elite
$31.71 Take a lookAdd to wishlistWho would’ve thought that a high schooler’s wingman could come in the form of workout equipment? With these perfect push up stands, he’ll be in shape in time to impress the ladies and score a date to homecoming. -
The COMFY Oversized Blanket Sweatshirt
Sale! Original price was: $50.99.$38.99Current price is: $38.99. Take a lookAdd to wishlistSaturdays and Sundays were made for spending whole days curled up in this oversized blanket sweatshirt mashup. Great for studying, playing video games or plain old lounging around, put this on and experience the epitome of comfort. -
Army Tank Pool Float
$59.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistWhen he’s got his friends over and they’re playing in the pool they’ll go to war together and make some memories with this pool float. The army tank hides a water gun powered by his push that shoots water up to 50 feet in front of him. -
Amazon Gift Card
$25.00 Take a lookAdd to wishlistTeens are impossible to shop for, teen boys even more so. If you’re at a loss of what to get, let an Amazon giftcard do the work for you. Available in any amount, it’s the best way to treat him to treating himself. -
Bandai Vital Hero Digimon
Sale! Original price was: $14.99.$14.02Current price is: $14.02. Take a lookAdd to wishlistExercise is a lot more fun when you can play a game while you’re doing it. The digital character housed in this watch grows and gets stronger as your teen does, and every step, jump, and iron pump he makes will cause it to evolve and beat bigger, stronger monsters. -
Kick Ass Trophy
$19.95 Take a lookAdd to wishlistWhen you’re especially proud of him just because he’s being himself and doing good, this kick-ass trophy will really make him feel great. The shiny gold piece is a treat for any teen, and he’ll love that you won’t get mad at him for saying “ass” when you give it to him. -
Hookey Ring Toss Game Board
$24.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistTrain a future bar-game wunderkind without destroying the drywall with the Hookey Ring Toss. Hang it up in the basement or his bedroom for a fun way to pass time or a fun game to play on family night. -
Rick & Morty Portal Toy Gun
$33.75 Take a lookAdd to wishlistFor the dude who’s the world’s biggest Rick and Morty fan, this gift that casts a mock portal on his wall will make him smile and yell WUBBA LUBBA DUB DUB. -
Apple AirPods
$249.00 Take a lookAdd to wishlistMake your next family road trip a little less bumpy by letting your teen check out when he’s sick of hearing dad talk back to the radio. Apple AirPods seamlessly connect to the iPhone and have all day listening time after a few quick charging breaks in their case and help keep everyone in high spirits. -
The Bazooka Water Gun
$15.98 Take a lookAdd to wishlistIt doesn’t matter how old you are, a water gun fight is a good time. Equip your teen and his best friend with two of the best weapons out there. Plus, it’s easy to make, only two 2-liter bottles are required for assemby. -
Southpole Fleece Marled Jogger Pants
$29.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistUpgrade the Saturday slouch wardrobe with a pair of sweatpants that are anything but scrubby. These marled joggers make comfort chic. They’re great for working out or marathoning a new streaming show. -
Living Zombie Science Kit
$39.95 Take a lookAdd to wishlistIT’S ALIVE! The living zombie science kit features blood, guts, and body parts you create while learning about gels, polymers, liquid-solid transitions, and pigments. It has over 15 different activities and experiments you can use it with! -
Hydro Flask Water Bottle
Sale! Original price was: $44.95.$25.99Current price is: $25.99. Buy productAdd to wishlistAs much as a teen would love to live off soda, there are better choices of beverage. Any guy will want to sip from a bottle as cool as this one. It keeps his favorite hot or cold drinks just the right temp, is dishwasher safe, and made from sustainable materials. -
What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
Sale! Original price was: $30.00.$16.10Current price is: $16.10. Take a lookAdd to wishlistAny curious guy who can’t stop wondering about the world will ponder for hours over the questions posed in What If? From the brain of the artist behind XKCD, these oddball questions do have answers, but take a mind boggling path to get to them. -
The Plumbus
$69.80 Take a lookAdd to wishlistIf Saturday morning cartoons have been replaced with all day Rick and Morty reruns, a Plumbus is necessary for maximum enjoyment. No home, office or dorm room is complete without one, so give your guy one made with only organic Fleeb. -
What Do You Meme Card Game
Sale! Original price was: $29.99.$24.99Current price is: $24.99. Take a lookAdd to wishlistIf your kid responds to every other message in the family group chat with a meme, treat him like the memelord he is and give him a card game he’ll want to play. What Do You Meme will give him the chance to put his meme skills to the test against his friends and be crowned the champ. -
Personalized Face Stickers
$15.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistLabel makers are lame. A teen boy headed off to college needs to lay claim to the things in his new dorm digs in sensational style. With these stickers, he can leave his mark on the world and his nice things. -
Live Weird Fake Your Death Possum Shirt
$18.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistTeen boys are weird, kinda like this shirt. You’ll never know exactly why this shirt is his favorite, but you’ll have to beg him to toss it in the watch because he loves it that much. -
Ray-Ban Sunglasses
$180.00 Take a lookAdd to wishlistA man whose outfit exudes cool isn’t at his coolest without a pair of Ray-Bans to finish it off. Select any number of frame colors and lens colors to best flatter his fly style. -
Fish Sandals
$21.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistDo you need these fish sandals? No. But do you WANT these fish sandals? HECK FRIGGIN YES! They’re comfy and they look good no matter the occasion – wear them to the beach, or job interviews! Either is appropriate! -
RIMABLE 22″ Skateboard
$29.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistAt only 22 inches, this skateboard will easily fit in a locker or under a dorm bed. It’ll get the guy on the move where he’s going just as fast as a full size version, but its packable size makes it a must-have. -
HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset
$94.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistFor a truly immersive video game experience, a gamer needs a truly impressive gaming headset. With the Hypercloud, he’ll experience the epitome of comfort with extra ear cup and head cushioning, 7.1 Surround Sound, and noise-cancelling to keep him in the game and out of your hair. -
Inflatable Air Lounger Sofa
Sale! Original price was: $39.98.$33.98Current price is: $33.98. Take a lookAdd to wishlistHammocks need trees and sitting on grass means ants in your pants. An inflatable lounger is a game changer for the guy who wants to spend his time outside in the most comfortable way possible. Inflation doesn’t require a pump, just scoop up the air by waving the lounger. Deflation and packing are equally as easy. -
1911 Rubber Band Gun
$39.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistThrowback Thursday is occasion enough for a gift and this rubber band gun that harkens back to the days of dad or grandad is a great way to bring back some of the memories of youth. Don’t forget to say “pew pew” when you shoot. -
Marino Men’s Dress Socks
$19.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistSocks don’t have to be the dreaded gift they’ve been made out to be. If your teen is looking to project a preppier or more professional vibe, this set of funky dress socks will let his true colors shine. -
Anker Mini Power Bank
$29.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistYou only have so many pockets and your phone only has so much battery. With the Anker mini power bank, you only need a little pocket space to get a big charge on your phone when it’s running low. -
Trivial Pursuit Stranger Things Edition
Sale! Original price was: $66.50.$53.95Current price is: $53.95. Take a lookAdd to wishlistTrivial Pursuit isn’t just for parents any more. This Stranger Things edition is eighties-centric and incorporates themes from the show to add to the spectacle. Plus, the trivia is more modern than its predecessors so families and teens alike can enjoy. -
The Burrito Blanket
$19.00 Take a lookAdd to wishlistMom always said if you ate too much of something you’d turn into it, so if your teen is a fan of all things wrapped, turn him into a bro-rito with this hilarious burrito blanket. It’s as warm as it is fun. -
SoundBot Bluetooth Speaker Beanie
$29.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistListening to music in the winter used to be hard, but with this Bluetooth speaker hat, it got a lot easier. Leave the subpar earbuds at home and crank up the smooth sound pumping out of the soft and cozy speakers placed right by your ears. The speakers are removable for charging, and so you can wash the hat. -
Chore Checklist For Kids
$29.95 Take a lookAdd to wishlistChores are a total drag but you gotta admit that seeing a series of green checks makes you feel pretty darn good! Your teen will be happy to finish everything on this list, which comes with a pack of interchangeable chores so it can work for kids and teens of all ages. -
The Manual To Manhood
Sale! Original price was: $15.99.$10.89Current price is: $10.89. Take a lookAdd to wishlistA teen might think he’s all grown up but he might need or want some help getting to the big leagues. The Manual to Manhood will help him sack up and start scoring professionally, academically, culinarily, personally and romantically. -
Bubble Gun Bazooka
$22.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistTalk about bubblicious! This incredible bubble gun bazooka can fire up to 2000 bubbles in a single minute! The gun has 69 holes that light up to add even more awesomeness to the toy. Plus, unlike a Nerf gun, there’s no risk of knocking over mom’s precious vases! -
Nintendo Switch Lite
Sale! Original price was: $199.99.$189.50Current price is: $189.50. Take a lookAdd to wishlistLeaving home is no excuse for leaving your game behind. Take entertainment on the go with the Nintendo Switch Lite. Play games of today and nostalgiac Nintendo faves of yesterday on this super portable handheld device. -
Haynes Build Your Own V8 Engine Kit
$67.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistBuild your very own mini V8 engine that actually runs! With over 100 parts like spark plugs, ignition, and dramatic engine start sounds, it’s the perfect toy that teaches you about internal combustion engines! -
Monopoly Cheater’s Edition
$21.99 Take a lookAdd to wishlistBe honest, you’ve cheated at Monopoly. Now, you and your closest friends can cheat even more with Monopoly Cheater’s Edition. Grab your morally-bankrupt friends and get property rich or go bankrupt trying with this ethically questionable but sneakily fun version of the classic game. -
Fidget Dodecagon Toy
Sale! Original price was: $8.99.$6.99Current price is: $6.99. Take a lookAdd to wishlistThis 12-faced fidget toy could be the key to helping your teen get better grades. Stimming and fidgeting can be helpful for kids that do and don’t have sensory processing disorders, and he’ll have 12 different sensations to explore on the dodecagon toy.