36 Great Gifts for Men (Even the Pickiest Guy Will Appreciate)

Make sure he can hear all his favorite music as it’s meant to be heard by splurging on pair of wireless headphones by Bose—with 11 different levels of noise canceling, so he can drown out the bedlam while working at home (or keep a listen for a kiddo in need of homework help). These Bluetooth headphones have 20 hours of battery life on a full charge, and easy-touch sensors to allow him to adjust volume and skip tracks. 

This ultra-comfy wool shoes still look stylish enough for heading outside, but will keep his feet cozy while he's working from home. 

Crafted from an anti-bacterial polymer foam, these sandals offer all the support of his favorite sneakers or slippers, without the heat. (Consider them an investment in his spring and summer comfort.) Perfect for post-workout (or post-work), they have anatomically correct support for all the common pain points feet can suffer from.

This collectible gaming device reimagines the original 1980 Nintendo handheld gaming system. Whether he’s a huge Mario fan, he’s a gaming junkie, or he’s the nostalgic type, he’ll love unwrapping this special-edition system, which includes three Mario games.

Whether he’s a fan of the podcast or just a vestibule for random knowledge, he’ll spend hours absorbed in this book. Fresh from the hosts of the beloved podcast of the same name, this book has all-new subjects with charts, illustrations, footnotes, and more features he can’t get from the podcast. He’ll be filling your ears with fresh knowledge from this gift for years to come.

Rather than the hassle of scheduling (and paying for) various physical therapy or massage sessions, your guy can treat his own sore muscles from the comfort of his living room. Theragun is already a favorite amongst gym-rats, and the mini version of the device makes it possible to get the restorative benefits of percussive therapy anywhere he goes. The brand also makes accessories you can bundle in if you think he’d want variety, like several different shaped attachments that work across various Theragun models. 

Scrabble fans—you know there’s one in your life—will be delighted to play a round (or several) with this deluxe game set. It comes with a solid maple wood cabinet and real wood letter tiles and tile racks for an elevated gaming experience. As a gift for men, this is an idea that gives back year after year with quality time (and bragging rights for the best player).

Think of this gift for men as the blowout gift of the year. Yes, it’s pricy, but it’s also sure to be his favorite present (possibly ever). Given a Home Depot Innovation Award, this genius grill can smoke, grill, sear, bake, roast, and more. It has smart digital tools (that connect to his smart phone, of course), heats quickly, and has a built-in temperature gauge and meat probe thermometer. If he’s the grill-master in the family—and you’re craving better home-cooked meat—this is a splurge worth going for.

If you’re searching for one of the best tech gifts for men in 2021, shop the SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker. The compact and smart sound system packs a serious volume punch, and the tear-resistant silicone strap on the back means it’s easy for your giftee to hook the speaker onto his hiking backpack, golf bag, or any other equipment for an active day. Shop the waterproof, portable Bluetooth speaker in black, midnight blue, or bright orange, and help him design soundtracks for all the places you'll take it.

Help support the grooming habits of your dad, brother, husband or best mate with a travel grooming kit from Dollar Shave Club. Inside, men will find all the essentials they need to groom on-the-go, including cleanser, toothpaste, shave butter, and a razor complete with extra cartridges.

Get his taste buds buzzing with this gift box of five flavor-packed hot sauces. Each bottle in the gift box channels a different regional cuisine, from Ethiopia to the Chesapeake Bay, to give the foodie men in your life a chance not just to spice up their food but also to experience diverse flavor profiles from around the world without leaving their homes.

If your dad, husband, brother, or best bud is a would-be grill-master, help him step up his BBQ game by giving him this BBQ Smoker Gift Set. Each set comes with a premium stainless steel smoker box, specialty BBQ thermometer, three flavors of smoking wood chips, and a few delicious smoking recipes. Now, it’s just up to him not to overcook the meat.

Men’s clothing retailer Mack Weldon makes elevated wardrobe basics that aren’t just stylish but also are extremely comfortable and functional. The brand should definitely be on your radar when shopping for gifts for him, especially the 4-Way Active Short. The design of these shorts looks put-together for summer events, but the fabric is also water-repellent, lightweight, and stretchy enough to take your guy from the restaurant to a bocci ball game on the beach without needing an outfit change.

Get your next group get-together going with a grown-up style drinking game. Beeropoly works by having players complete a series of beer challenges, like a dance battle or a question round, during turns rolling the dice and moving their bottle caps around the board. When players can’t complete the challenge, they face elimination from the game—and the last person left has to drink from the Community Cup. This handmade pinewood board game is the adult activity your Saturday nights at home have been missing.

A high-end sweater that requires low-maintenance care is the perfect luxury item to gift any man in your life. Everlane’s cashmere sweater is made from high-quality fabric that doesn’t pill, but the best part may be that it gets softer with wear, making this a gift sure to become his newest wardrobe staple – so much so, you might even get sick of seeing it!

Why just give one present when you can give 12? Gift the special man in your life a one-year subscription to Gentleman’s Box. In each box, the giftee will find goodies like Aristo designer ties, Deadsoxy socks, grooming essentials, lifestyle accessories, and more.

This tent sets up in 15 minutes (really!), has room for four, and blocks 90 percent of sunlight for a more restful night at camp. A tent like this is definitely a top 10 gift for men who want to sleep under the stars and enjoy some old fashioned peace and quiet.

With many homes ill-equipped to handle an influx of WFH days, WiFi extenders have become increasingly popular in recent months. Shop the functional must-have for your dad, boyfriend, grandpa, husband, or any father figure in your life. He’ll be impressed with your internet know-how, and even more impressed once he realizes the compact gadget makes his connection much faster and stronger. Five-star reviews on Amazon (of which there are nearly 14,000) call this a “two-story home must have” and say it’s “the best WiFi extender” they’ve ever used, especially because it’s easy to set up and “doubled the WiFi speed upstairs.”