A Gift Guide for Teen Boys (with stuff they’ll actually want)
We as parents (or aunts, uncles, grandparents, and/or godparents) know how difficult it is to buy gifts for kids in this day and age, especially teen boys. More and more as the years go by and trends from the internet pick up traction only to seemingly lose steam by the end of the week, it gets harder to know what interests our latest generation. So to shop for them, whether it be for a holiday, personal milestone, or birthday, you can very easily get overwhelmed.
We thought we’d bring our expertise over to you personally so this way you can go and buy exactly what you need with the budget of your choice.
No more trying (and failing) to sneakily ask what they are interested in- (though we do hold that mindset that communicating with your kids about their interests will be the easiest way to know what they want), we still will give you a perfect gift guide for teen boys. One that will have them surprised that you knew what they wanted without them telling you. These are gifts that are so in right now, so let’s start this guide quickly so we stay on top of the trends.
Clock-In Nerds, It's Time To Shine 🧙
Since most kids and teens are chronically online, there is a lot more love out there for “nerdy culture” with plenty of places to get merchandise from their favorite piece of media. Obviously we can’t list everything, so if you know what he likes, here are a few places to buy merch from:
🏪Official Store(s): First place to always look is any major retailers as they have sections dedicated to TV, movies, books, and other series’ official merchandise licensed by the brand itself. This is what we call the “authentic” goods.
🖌️Etsy: This is our second pick, we love Etsy here because they have a huge array of independent contractors, businesses, and artists that make and sell a variety of stuff, including fan made merch from many types of media. Type in the teen’s interest and you’ll more than likely find a few items that will get them excited when they open it.
🔴Redbubble: An Etsy-adjacent company that has a little more emphasis on independent creators. Focusing especially on wall art, stickers, phone cases, clothing, and accessories with hundreds of thousands of designs featuring popular media.
🟠Crunchyroll: If the teen loves anime then going to the Crunchyroll shop should immediately be your next step- if not then you can gently move onto the next suggestion. Crunchyroll is an anime-centric streaming service with a shop geared towards all types of anime.
Universally Loved Gifts Any Teen Boy Will Love 🎧
We’re now going to list some gifts that will be a guaranteed hit:
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The latest console from Nintendo is a real big hit! Image courtesy of: Best Buy.
Video games are a beloved pastime for many teen boys in today’s world and with the latest release of the Nintendo Switch 2, your teen might have asked for and has said they want one. So why not buy one for him now? From Best Buy we have the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - Nintendo Switch 2 for $499.99. This is a great bundle because he doesn’t just get the Switch 2 but he also gets one of Nintendo’s most popular and newest games: Mario Kart World with the purchase.
And if you decide to get him this console, you can join the masses and pre-order Pokèmon Legends: Z-A which will be the next release in the franchise that comes out in October of this year. And if you happen to be reading this in October you can get him the Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Bundle - Nintendo Switch 2 also for $499.99.
Where we droppin’? Image courtesy of: LEGO.
Fortnite is one of the most popular video games of all time and it has been a magnet for a lot of teenage boys. You can easily get sucked into game after game, especially when you’re playing with your friends. So what’s better than some Fortnite V-bucks? (Though hey, that’s not a bad present to get). The Fortnite Battle Bus for $99.99. This combines two things every teen boy loves, Fortnite and LEGO. (And shhhh don’t let him know this is an elaborate ploy to get him off the computer for a little while hehe).
Comfy, trendy, and long-lasting! Image courtesy of: Nike.
Hoodies are something every teen loves, not just teen boys, but it is especially popular with them. It becomes a sort of second skin almost. And the brand that they love the most is Nike. So here we have the highly rated and best seller: Nike Club Men’s Pullover Fleece Hoodie for $65. It has sizes from XXS to 4XL Tall and comes in a variety of colors.
These are one of the best headphones on the market. Image courtesy of: Best Buy.
When Apple makes a product, they make a good one. And teens take notice of what their friends are wearing. Here we have the Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) from Best Buy for $529.99. It would be a BIG gift. But with the way Apple makes products, he can very well have this into his college years.
The battery life lasts about 20 hours on a full charge and for less than ten minutes you can get 1.5 hours of charge on them. There’s also a built-in microphone so they can accept calls from you should they be too distracted to notice and take their headphones off.
So many great snacks, so much time to consume! Image courtesy of: CraveBox.
Consumables can be a real hit or miss as a gift but the CraveBox Classic 45CT $30.95 is what we call a hit. Teens, especially teen boys, will go through the household pantry like the snap of our fingers. Now instead of having to update the grocer list, you can let them enjoy the many different kinds of savory and sweet flavors that this snack box has.
Decorating your room as a teenager is a right of passage, especially as the more you get older, the more your taste starts to really settle and your personality comes out. Popular right now are these two gifts:
Let's add some magic to their room. Image courtesy of: Amazon.
This is the Star Projector Galaxy Projector which is $17.99 on Amazon and makes for a great first choice. With multiple different light settings and different color combos he controls through an app on his phone or the little remote that comes with it- they can make their room a relaxing and vibey atmosphere.
Change the color to reflect the mood. Image courtesy of: Amazon.
Instead of being limited to cool color swirls, your teen can hang these 100ft LED Strip Lights on sale for $9.98 (normally priced at $13.97) all up around the linings of his ceiling. Then just like the other machine can be controlled via an app, so can these lights. It also comes with a remote so he can change it on a whim.
These are super sleek and clean! Image courtesy of: Nike.
And finally we can’t have a gift guide for teen boys without adding a pair of shoes into the mix. Shoes have become a super popular clothing item, just like hoodies have, and a new pair of shoes will make him the coolest kid in his class, especially when it’s the Nike Air Force 1 '07 for $115. They come in sizes M 3.5 to M 18.
Never worry about low-battery again! Image courtesy of: Anker.
We know how often our boys will have their phone under a 20% battery charge, and it makes it quite difficult to get in touch with them if they’re phone is on the verge of death. So why not have a place for them to place their phone on and have it charging while they’re getting ready instead of plugging it in (or forgetting to). As they are picking their fit for the day they can use the Anker 313 Wireless Charger (Pad) for $16.29. An easy and efficient way to keep their favorite devices charged all throughout the day.
Let Them Have The Choice Of What They Get 🎁
Although we’ve mentioned some really great gifts so far, we thought we should give teens what they always want: the power of choice. Getting to choose what gifts they get from their favorite stores is a gift they will definitely be down with.
🎮GameStop: You thought video games were popular when we were kids? That’s nothing even close to how it is now. Video games are their own thing now, with streaming and YouTube being popular more and more teen boys are interested in gaming. With a GameStop gift card they can buy the latest consoles, games, and merchandise.
▶️Google Play: Keeping in line with the previous gift, we wanted to give a gift to the teen boys who are always on their phones and always wanting to buy the latest micro transactions from their apps. With a Google Play gift card, those who have Android or similar devices can buy games or their own gifts in the apps they play.
🍿AMC Theatres: Going to the movies has been a right of passage for a decade and even more so now with a new movie coming out every other month. Send your boy and his friends to the movies with an AMC Theatres gift card.
👟DSW: It may be a cliche but it’s a true one, some teen boys love their shoes and they love shopping for new ones. We know how expensive they can be so with a DSW gift card they can get the latest pair they’ve been eyeing at a discount!
💸Visa: Instead of being limited to only one store, you can use this gift card at any store that accepts Visa- (which is pretty much any registrar).
We pride ourselves on our Visa gift card experience as you can add a photo to create a custom Visa gift card and get it to you fast. PerfectGift prints and ships our own Visa gift cards, so we can guarantee same day printing & shipping (if ordered by 4:00pm ET Monday through Saturday). Since we are all in-house, no one else can beat our turnaround time because a lot of other spaces use third-parties to get their stuff ready.
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And there you have it! That is our certified fresh gift guide for teens, with products this cool you’ll be their new favorite person by a mile. Happy shopping!
