64 Best Gifts for Teen Boys, From the Unusual to the Inexpensive

He may not be one for monograms, but he'll actually appreciate how classy his initials look on this leather toiletry bag. It's perfect if he's in college, the family travels a lot or he just needs a safe space to keep his stuff.

Portable and waterproof with awesome sound quality, it'll be hard for him not to want to take it with him everywhere. It's a great alternative to headphones, especially, say, when he's riding his bike.

Your kid's room is probably loaded with tech, but this affordable magnifier is the last piece of the puzzle. He can stream Twitch, watch his favorite YouTubers and play TV shows, movies and live sports on a 16" screen instead of just on his phone's 6 or 7-inch inch display. His eyes will thank you in a couple of decades!

In Good Housekeeping Institute tests, teens couldn't believe how fast and how far this one could fly. They also liked how easily they could lift-off and get to the fun part. Once they mastered the controls, they could learn tricks on it, too. Ages 12+

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There are many hot sauce-making kits out there, but none of the others have four skull-shaped glass jars that your teen boy is going to love pouring his piping hot creations into and out of! This kit has all the spices, seasonings and recipes he'll need to torch his friends' taste buds.

This mini inkless thermal printer synchs with his phone to let him print stickers, study notes, doodles, photos and more. He will probably think of a million creative ways to use them, including quickly decorating his room, dressing up is notebooks or adding helpful hints and reminders to his school work.

Your teen is far too cool for soda that's mid. Stock his fridge with delicious gourmet pop with a teen-appropriate brand name: Stubborn Soda. Variety packs include classic root beer, agave vanilla cream soda and black cherry tarragon.

He'll be the life of the party with this rad retro boombox. It's got an FM radio in case he wants to go real old school with some static between songs, is rechargeable, and the LED lights dance to his music … even if he’s too embarrassed to do the same.

If you need a gift for a teen boy heading off to college, this retro breakfast station is not only going to help him burn the midnight oil writing his term papers, thanks to a coffee maker, toaster and griddle, but it'll also help him make friends fast with other hungry freshman in his dorm!

It's cheap enough that you won't get mad if he breaks it, but it's so clever, he's going to be impressed with your gift skills. It just attaches to his phone, and then acts as a fan or sun blocker for easier streaming and scrolling.

If he doesn't already have a pair, get 'em ASAP. These super-soft slides that can be worn indoors or outdoors have been a top gift for teens for the last year.

Instead of bemoaning his gaming, turn his joy into creativity with this make-your-own video game set that'll teach him how to program and play his own 8-bit game creations. You can also \ enjoy the retro classics you played as a kid!

Neon never goes out of style, just look at Vegas and every bar that exists in America! This dimmable neon sign is a gift for a teen boy that will make his room pop or the family basement burst with cool colors.

Give your teen boy the gift of a portable high-speed charger and never again hear "sorry I didn't text, my phone died." It's small enough to fit in a tiny pocket in his backpack.

Compatible with all phones, this nifty gadget connects to his TikTok, Kindle and Spotify apps (and more!), and allows him to record, flip a page or change a song without needing his phone in his hand.

If he lives in sweatpants anyway, maybe it's time to upgrade his joggers. These have a sleek, tapered fit, and they also come in navy.

An upgrade from the ones he used to make when he was little, he can take any piece of paper and connect it to the device for endless hours of flying.

Yep, it's a totally functioning pen, but it can also be shaped into a bunch of different sculptures. It's another way for teen boys to busy their restless hands when they need something to fidget with.

Okay, you've tried to teach him everything he needs to know about money, looking after the house and everything in between. But sometimes, it just doesn't stick. This book is a good way to drill in all the important things he needs to know, even when you're not around.

While it is perfect for all types of door frames and all sizes of teenagers, this multipurpose pull-up bar is ideal for thick doorways and tall kids. It's super stable, installed without a single tool, and portable, so your teen boy can work out anytime and anywhere.