45 Best Gifts for Men Who Deserve the Best
These unique, one-of-a-kind or popular gifts will make any occasion truly special.
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We’re not going to beat around the bush here: Finding the best gifts for men is rough! They have everything and say they want nothing, but secretly long for that special something. Yeah, it’s a challenge, but we are up for it because we’ve got gift hunting game at Good Housekeeping. Not only do our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute regularly test a wide array of products, but our shopping editors are in hot pursuit of the hottest trends. We’ve scoured the web, read reviews and put products like the Manscaped nose hair trimmer to the test in real life.
In goes without saying that great golf gifts or cool grilling presents make for some of the best gifts for men, but we've also thrown in a few luxury gifts as well as unique items like a smartphone-controlled paper plane that’ll help him reconnect to his childhood.
So he has everything, does he? Well, then get him this pen, which is also a ruler, screwdriver, level and so much more. It's perfect for when you need just a little something.
He can stream movies, YouTube videos and FaceTimes so much easier with this amplifier. There are no batteries required, and all he has to do is unroll it and place his phone behind the screen to start viewing.
Send him back to a simpler time, when folding and letting paper airplanes fly was all he needed to be happy. This ingenious gift for men combines that childhood pleasure with modern technology because he'll be controlling this smart paper airplane with his phone – an activity that's way better than doomscrolling.
Because men love tech, slim smart wallets with RFID security have been flying off the shelves! Our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute reviewed lots of varieties and found that this one has 11 slots for credit cards, a money clip for paper money and a slot for his AirTag so his wallet will never go missing.
Charging stations are awesome, but most of them are unsightly. This one isn't. It has a sleek design, and even has a light that can be adjusted, making it the perfect bedside companion.
Your favorite grilling guy is going to love rolling asparagus, bell peppers, string beans, onions and even fresh fruit — seriously, try grilled peaches drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar — all over an open flame in these brilliant stainless steel mesh rolling grill baskets. And he'll also love that they can go in the dishwasher when he's done.
A cool car gadget is always a great idea, especially when it has more than 33,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, like this phone holder. It's not so novel, but reviewers noted that it's easy to mount and works like a charm.
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His frosty beer can't be truly chilly unless it's in a frozen glass. These super popular freezable beer glasses will keep his favorite lager, IPA or craft beer ice-cold and oh-so-refreshing after he's done mowing the lawn or taking a run on hot summer days.
Coolers can be weird, boxy, cumbersome and heavy to lug to the beach or campsite. The YETI Hopper Tote Cooler solves all those problems and does so in classic YETI style, with cool new colors like olive, sandstone pink and wild vine red.
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Upgrade his grilling game with this digital thermometer. It will easily connect to his smartphone so he can track progress from afar. Our Lab experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute loved how the app guides each cut of meat by estimating the perfect cooking time. It's also cordless and has an improved range for Bluetooth tracking.
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Drones are awesome, but they can be really expensive. Luckily, this one, which has high reviews on Amazon, isn't. He can spend hours outside capturing the world from a unique angle with the drone's 1080P HD camera.
Available in four colors and with two power options – DC 12V plug in or rechargeable battery – this lightweight yet sturdy cordless air compressor that Car and Driver loves will always be ready to get him back on the road quickly and safely
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When you give the grill boss in your yard the gift of Kona grill mats, you are gifting him not only a supreme non-stick surface that can withstand up to 600 degrees of flame-broiled heat, but also the gift of an immaculately clean grill.
LapGear Lap Desk
What makes this lap desk really stand out is the fact that it has a place to hold his phone and a space for a mouse, so he can work as comfortably as possible on it. The GH Institute thought this product was a great price for the quality and loved the special features like the ledge and elastic band.
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No matter where he's headed — a hike, the gym, the office — he can have a cup of espresso or coffee just the way he likes it. All he have to do is prep the machine before he leaves (by adding water and coffee grinds). When he's ready to sip, all he has to do is press a button.
Few things feel fancier than a leather bag, so you can rest assured this will be a hit when you present it to him. Even if he doesn't travel a lot, he'll love having a place to keep all his grooming products.
Classic Leather Slim Backpack
It's a little pricey, but damn, does it look good. Samsonite is a brand you can trust for its quality, while the backpack can hold everything from his laptop to his headphones. It also comes in brown.
Clocks aren't an obvious gift, but how could you not find this one from Sharper Image just so cool? It's a totally unique gift that, Amazon users say, is a total conversation piece.
A top gift for everyone right now, this log will keep all of his passwords, bank account info and more safe and sound. It'll really come in handy if he's always forgetting the family's Wi-Fi password.
Whether his car is a mess or the cleanest ride you've ever seen, he'll appreciate how easy it is to work this vacuum. It's compact enough to stay in the trunk, but is big on suction.
Jeff is a dad of two daughters, an avid traveler, a photographer, an author and a freelance writer who lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and their cats. In addition to Good Housekeeping, he's written for Parents, Fodor's, Food and Wine, Real Simple and Reader’s Digest, among other print and online publications. Jeff is the publisher of the quarterly literary magazine, Stanchion, and his book, Streets Cats and Where to Find Them, will be published by Running Press in the Summer of 2025.
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