70 Best Birthday Gifts for Every Type of Guy
From thoughtful and unique presents to practical and useful gift ideas, we've got you (and your man) covered.
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His birthday is coming up. As always, you want to get him something he'll love, but the man buys himself everything he needs! Whether it's your dad, your boyfriend, your brother, or your husband, finding the perfect birthday gift for him is harder than scaling Mount Everest. Hi, hello, it's us — we found it. We have spent our whole lives training for this challenge by reading all sorts of product reviews, testing misting fans, and locating the cutest customizable dog tags you can imagine. If you can't find a fabulous birthday gift for your guy in here, color us shocked.
Our list of the best birthday gifts for him includes gifts under $20 as well as splurge presents for those big birthday milestones. We have gifts for grillers, gifts for gardeners, and gifts for the fitness guy. But not every man falls into broad categories, which is why we have some unique gift ideas that only he'll appreciate. We have practical gift ideas like socks (but, you know, the best socks) as well as extravagant gift ideas, like a portable movie projector for his cinema club. And as expected, we have many, many ideas for the whiskey lover.
The majority of our picks are under $100 and you may even be able to swing two or three for the ultimate present package. Happy hunting!
Help him go truly hands-free with a phone mount for his car. This is a great gift for any man who wants to use their phone for navigational purposes while driving.
Contigo 20-oz Stainless Steel Travel Mugs (Set of 2)
Look, we're not giving him permission to lose one of these leak-proof travel mugs, we just know it's going to happen regardless. If he's not a guy who tends to lose things, great!
Sky Viper Dash Nano Drone
Indulge his inner child with the Dash Nano Drone, small enough to fit inside his palm yet powerful enough to zip around the house and record in HD.
Personalized Pet Driver License ID Tags
How friggin' cute is this ID tag? All you need is a picture of his pup and some basic information to customize one of these for his best friend.
Fanlory Screen Magnifier for Smartphones
You cannot go wrong with a screen magnifier as a present, especially if your guy is an airplane traveler. By simply placing his smartphone behind the screen, he can easily stream his favorite YouTube series, watch his favorite MAX shows, and Facetime with his mom without having to squint ever again.
Thousands of Amazon buyers vouch for Joking Hazard, an easy-to-learn game for three to 10 people. If he's been following Cyanide & Happiness since the internet's early days, he'll appreciate this game all the more.
This customizable gaming mouse is beloved by Amazon reviewers for its comfort in their palms and responsiveness during PC gaming.
Thousands agree this is the ultimate gift for the grillmaster in your life. These non-stick grilling mats allow him to easily and safely make the juiciest steaks, chicken, sausages, and so much more all while making cleanup an absolute breeze.
Crocs all day, y'all! If he has a few pairs already, he needs one more. If he refuses to wear them, get him a pair to lure him over to the dark side. It only takes one before he's a full-time user.
Is he always going on about the Criterion Collection? Make his whole year with a portable projector, perfect for playing movies anywhere. Buyers love this model for its crisp picture quality and vivid colors.
RAK Pro Tools Magnetic Wristband
Whatever project he's working on next, he'll love using this magnetic wristband to conveniently hold all of his nails, screws, and drill bits in one place.
GOLDTOE Men's Davenport Invisible Socks
You know what he actually needs? Socks. The six-pack from GOLDTOE comes with several color options (including plain white if that's more of his look) and has rave reviews. Is it exciting? Maybe not. Is it practical? Yes.
Avery Atomic Habits by James Clear
Nearly six years after its release, Atomic Habits is still lingering near the top of Amazon's bestseller chart. Readers swear by the efficiency tips in this book, and he will, too!
Ninja DoubleStack XL 2 Basket Multi Rack Air Fryer
Whether he's the father to multiple kids or living that bachelor life, he'll never regret getting an air fryer with two separate drawers. The Doublestack from Ninja allows him to make a full-on dinner — complete with a roast chicken. A roast chicken! Technology has truly peaked.
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TOSY 16 Million Color Flying Disc
Flying discs? Boring. Flying discs that project the rainbow when you throw them? Awesome! All it takes is a 30-minute charge for 90 straight minutes of game time.
Veitorld Small Survival Kit
He probably wouldn't survive a zombie apocalypse with this kit, but it would make a few days out in the woods easier. There are 12 multi-use tools in this little pack, making it perfect for keeping in his tent or truck should he suddenly need to saw something in half with a wire or eat with a spork.
Digital food scales are a must if he's bulking up, whether that be by upping his daily protein intake or by baking tons of cookies. He can use it to weight meat after hitting the gym, or to measure the flour for his sourdough loaf.
Shark FlexBreeze Fan With InstaCool Mist Attachment
If he's constantly overheating (even in the cooler months), surprise him with a fan that will make him 10 degrees cooler using a mist attachment. He can also use it as a tabletop fan and control it with a nifty remote!
Give him the gift of on-demand massages with this best-selling tool. It's great for alleviating pain after a long run or workout and comes with plenty of attachments to target different areas of the body.
Personalized Bourbon Barrel Flight with Glasses
Even the most dedicated bourbon drinker probably doesn't have one of these unique sets. It comes with four Glencairn glasses and a tray made from a reclaimed barrel, which you can have personalized with the name, location, and year of your choice.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
Jamie Ballard (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor who covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, including sex and relationships, TV, movies, books, health, pets, food and drinks, pop culture, shopping, and personal finance. She regularly contributes to Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, and YouGov, among other publications. When she’s not working, you can find her running, traveling, or scrolling TikTok. Follow her on Twitter.
After over a decade as a digital editor, Maggie Panos is navigating freelance writing and full-time parenting. She covered entertainment for POPSUGAR from New York and San Francisco before setting down roots in tree-covered Portland and focusing on local journalism. A self-proclaimed "okay baker", Maggie is interested in all things lifestyle — especially if those things involve Bravolebrities.
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