Things to get your bf for his birthday

Google “best gifts for boyfriend” and you may find yourself wading through pages and pages of middle-shelf brown liquors, various multi-tools, cushioned socks, and extremely swagless (but comfortable) sneakers. So, namely, good gifts for, like, a disappointing father-in-law? You can do better, and we can lend a hand, in the latest installment of our best gift ideas series.

A gift for a boyfriend should always do one of three things: spark joy, level up his style, or set the bar just a little bit higher for any gifts headed in your direction. If you can hit all three qualities in one gift and it's also something you might borrow or enjoy from time to time—like a cozy cardigan or a covetable couch throw—well, then you've really aced it. Here are a vast selection of express shippable holiday gifts to get the wheels turning, from gaming gadgets to skincare sets and beyond that'll hopefully make it under the tree in time in order to prevent any holiday season dust-ups. Together, let's make the Google search results page for “best gifts for boyfriend” something we can all be proud of.

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No matter if you're shopping for the person you've been with for nine months or nine years, finding the best gifts for boyfriends isn't always a walk in the park. You can always gift him experiences (like taking him out to fancy dinner, or even finally agreeing to go fishing,) but let's be honest, material items are always welcome. If he's picky, or even worse, indecisive, it can make it even harder to decide on a present he'll love. Your best option is to consider gifts that make his life easier or more enjoyable—small luxuries that he wouldn't normally treat himself to, whether they're gifts under $20 or luxury gifts for him over $2,500.

To get you started, we've pulled together 44 gift ideas—a mix of tech gifts, budget-friendly gifts under $100, and luxury gifts for the man who enjoys the finer things in life—guaranteed to please. Whether you're supporting a current hobby or helping to introduce him to a new one, you'll find plenty of unique but unilaterally pleasing options. Yes, they're meant to be gifts for him, but there are plenty of them that you can also put to good use—sharing is caring, after all! A nice watch, a new signature scent, or even a fancy new coffee machine are all worth considering. And even if you're not in the market for a birthday (or anniversary, or just because) gift, you might want to bookmark this story for later.

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