The Best Holiday Gifts for Men Who Don’t Know What They Want
Gift shopping is either really fun for people or really…not. There are those who hear about something a close friend and/or family member wants months before their birthday, write it down, and then go out of their way to get it for them as the ultimate surprise on the day. And then there are those who struggle last minute trying to subtly ask what the person wants without it being too obvious what they’re shopping for.
But what both kinds of gift givers can agree upon is shopping for someone who doesn’t know what they want and says “eh I don’t really want anything” is the worst. In today’s world there is just so much stuff out there, new products popping up in the TikTok shop, on your FYP on Instagram, or Youtube sponsors will grip the attention of many and will lead to even more indecisiveness when it comes to gift shopping. So we thought we’d mentally prep you for the end of the year by going over the best holiday gifts for men who don’t necessarily know what they want quite yet.
Holiday Gifts for Him That are “Practically Perfect in Every Way” 🎀
Now here at PerfectGift we obviously fall into the column of those who love to shop, as in the past we’ve created many Gift Guides for Men, so we’re here to find some gifts we know he’ll love.
A New Wallet
Slim, protected, and durable- everything you could want from a wallet! Image courtesy of: Alpaka Gear.
There are a lot of wallet-carriers out there that have had the same worn out, bulky, and barely holding on wallet for years. They don’t think to get rid of it and get a new one because the one they currently have still works so why bother? Well, we’re putting an end to their well-lived wallets life and giving them an upgrade in the form of the ARK Bifold Wallet from Alpaka Gear for $29.00. This popular wallet has lots of great reviews and is often sold out, (currently their Army Green color is in stock), and has captured the attention of many bloggers online. It can hold up to 8-12 cards, is 100% climate neutral, RFID protected, Weatherproof, and UV Protected, so you won’t have to worry about it getting damaged anytime soon.
Wall Art from His Favorite Video Game
A tasteful piece he can hang up in his office/gaming room! Image courtesy of: Etsy.
Video games have evolved quite the way since the N64 and 3D Pinball - Space Cadet on the PC. We now have full-on story driven games that leave us feeling more emotions than some movies and TV shows nowadays. It’s a cliche to get men video games for the holidays, but honestly it’s a cliche for a reason and that’s because it works! There are of course, so many video games out there so besides gifting a game that’s on his Steam wish List we thought we’d get a bit more creative by getting him wall art of his favorite game.
As an example we picked this 7 Different Arthur Morgan Poster Wall Art from Etsy user sinnaworkshop on sale from $22.40+ (normally priced at $35.00+). As the title suggests, pick from seven different styles and then choose if you want it in a frame and what size will work best for the wall space he has.
A Vinyl Player
Be the coolest guy on the block playing your favorite albums with a classic sound! Image courtesy of: Best Buy.
If you haven’t heard, vinyl players are back in style in a big way. What we thought were things of the past have quickly become a hot trend again and artists everywhere are taking advantage as they have begun selling vinyls again of their latest album releases. There are many vinyl players out there but we need one that’s gonna last, sound good, and doesn't break the budget.
We found the Audio-Technica - Audio Technica AT-LP60X-BK Turntable - Black from Best Buy for $199.99. With hundreds of five star reviews you can rely on this vinyl player to be, well, reliable for all his music needs. It plays 33-1/3 and 45 rpm and stereo sound so you’re really getting the most out of your records.
A New Vinyl Record
Lockin to work/school assignments to one of the greatest soundtracks of all time. Image courtesy of: Cosmic Freqs.
Obviously we can’t get a vinyl player without having at least one record to play on it- that would be sacrilege! So we had to find a record that could fit any guy’s music tastes and that’s the Interstellar soundtrack…duh. You can buy vinyl records from lots of different places on the internet but we found this Interstellar OST – Hans Zimmer – 180 Gram Vinyl 4 LP from Cosmic Freqs on sale for $64.69 (normally priced at $74.99). It is the Expanded Edition of the soundtrack, has exclusive Custom Etching, and includes liner notes by Christopher Nolan & Hans Zimmer.
A Garmin Smartwatch
Track your steps and keep up with your health. Image courtesy of: Best Buy.
As things in the tech world have evolved, we have seen the rise of wearable technology and millions of people have been taking advantage. No longer is it something that we see on movies, as now you can have something like the Garmin - Forerunner 165 GPS Smartwatch 43 mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black/Slate Gray - (2024) for $249.99 at Best Buy at your disposal.
What’s great about this watch is that it isn’t phone-dependent so no matter if you have an Android or iPhone you can use this Smartwatch and all of its capabilities. Track your sleep, take a look at 30+ fitness apps, make phone calls, enable tracking so your family can make sure you’re safe, use it as a form of contactless payment, enable wheelchair mode for wheelchair users, and more.
New Headphones
We love upgrading old tech and buying new and improved. Image courtesy of: Sony.
Just like we’re ditching the old wallet, we’re also taking our beloved headphones that have seen us through many playlists, audio-books, podcasts, and gaming seshes, and letting them retire to bring in a new pair from Sony. The ULT POWER SOUND™ series | ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones | Black for $249.99 aren’t technically the latest model from Sony, but they are only a couple years old and have gone down in price so it’s more than worth the buy. Used in the NFL, these headphones are crisp and durable, perfect for blocking out unnecessary noise and comfortable to wear for all odd hours of the day. Up to 30 hours of battery life, you can boost the ULT to really hear the base of your music or the game as you take down your next enemy.
A Cable-Knit Sweater
A perfect sweater just in time for the holidays! Image courtesy of: Weavers of Ireland.
As we eagerly await Rian Johnson’s newest Knives Out story: Wake Up Dead Man, we have to celebrate properly with the Men's Cable Knit Crew Neck Aran Wool Sweater from the Weavers of Ireland on sale for $64.95 (normally priced at $99.95). If you don’t get this reference, then you have not seen Chris Evans take the world by storm in the original Knives Out movie, but if you are aware then you know that he will absolutely delight in this sweater that’s very similar to the one he wore. It’s also just a really good holiday-centric sweater, and can be worn out to any event or party during festivities. It comes in twelve different colors and has sizes from XS to XXL.
LEGOS…Any LEGOS Really.
This set is just so freaking cool and would really make for one of the best holiday gifts! Image courtesy of: LEGO.
We’ve recommended LEGOs as a gift option in the past because it’s a gift that really never misses no matter who or how old you are. There are so many sets out there and some are generic with no theme, while others are attached to a franchise. If you know he likes a specific “something” then search for that on the LEGO website. But if you want to get him something that you’d know he’d like and it just seems cool, then we’d recommend the Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon's Tale for $359.99. Now we know it’s expensive, it’s not Millennium Falcon™, expensive, but still is higher up there so this would be a big gift that’s totally worth it. With over 3700 pieces, this creation will make for a wonderful spot in his space and is perfect for any D&D nerds out there.
Surprise Him Even After The Holidays End 🎁
As much as we like getting gifts on the holiday itself, there’s something fun about getting an extra gift that came in the mail late. It’s like an extra special bonus. And we thought- why not do that but intentionally…
You can set up a digital delivery for a gift card a couple days after the holidays are over just for him. And we’ve found the top 5 gift cards that are great for all type of men so you won’t wanna miss out on this opportunity:
❎Xbox: Is your man a gamer and has an Xbox? Look no further than right here because with an Xbox gift card he can get the latest releases, in-game merchandise from games he already owns, and more.
👟adidas: You know em’ and you love em’ - it’s adidas! The iconic “three-stripe” logo has made waves over the years and lots of sneakerheads will clamour to get this brand in their closet. Now he can too with an adidas gift card which will add to even more holiday savings.
🎥AMC Theatres: We love going to the movies and since we’re headed to the holidays, we’ve got a lot to look forward to and with an AMC Theatres gift card you and him can go see the latest release on the big screen with all the delicious concessions they offer.
🥾REI: REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc) has a wide range of products for all types of outdoor activities including but not limited to: climbing, hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, cycling, running, skiing, snowboarding, and traveling. So if he loves the outdoors, this is a great get!
💸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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Finding the best holiday gifts for men is actually pretty easy when you know where to look! Whether it be a gift he’ll use all the time or something fun to get him back into the spirit of being a kid during the holidays, these are more than worth it!
