Hunting down the best gifts for teenage boys has been one of my most difficult tasks ahead of Christmas. Not only are their personal interests and style choices constantly evolving, but — according to my trusted source, otherwise known as my 19-year-old brother — the things that I thought were cool as an adolescent are apparently now just embarrassing.
But, after speaking to my younger sibling and his posse about the kind of things they’ve had on their Christmas and birthday wishlists in recent years, I feel like I’ve had proper schooling on the top gifts for teenage girls and boys worth knowing about — and now feel old AF.
Clearly, there’s a big difference between what you’d buy a 13-year-old and an 18-year-old for Christmas — so if you’re shopping for someone on the younger end of the spectrum, then it might be worth checking out our edit of the top gifts for tweens. But, for the teen boys on the cusp of becoming young men, these on-trend and popular Christmas gifts are guaranteed to go down well.
Whether you’re looking for stylish sweats and streetwear, top-rated gaming headsets and tech gadgets, or sentimental pieces of jewellery that would feel like fitting 18th birthday gifts, this gift guide is filled with tonnes of unique gift ideas for every single type of teen boy.
How we chose the best gifts for teenage boys:
As any good shopping journalist would, I call on the experts when compiling this gift guide for teenage boys. I quizzed multiple men aged between 13 and 19, and asked them for what fashion accessories, personalised gifts and funny presents they actually enjoy and use. After clocking up a fairly lengthy shopping list, I got my hands on as many samples as I could to consider the following: product quality, quantity, aesthetics, price, and value for money. Unsurprisingly, the items that didn’t impress haven’t been included in our edit. Ahead, an insight into the teenage brain.