30 tween and teen boy gift ideas: Shop must-have gadgets, trendy sweatshirts and more
Finding the right gift for tween and teen boys can be a challenge, especially when they’ve outgrown the usual toys and treats.
From stylish wardrobe must-haves to cool gadgets, fun hobby gear and unexpected finds, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for every type of teen and tween — even the toughest to shop for.
Whether shopping for a back-to-school or birthday gift, these exciting accessories and unique picks go beyond the ordinary and are sure to impress.
Keep scrolling to find something they won’t see coming but will totally appreciate.
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Tween boys ages 8 to 12
Speks Geode Magnetic Fidget Toy
Short-Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt for Boys
Send him back to school in style with a selection of Old Navy graphic tees.
JLab JBuds Lux ANC Wireless Headphones
Mackenzie Remy Race Cars Glow-in-the-Dark Backpack
Pottery Barn Kids lets you personalize this glow-in-the-dark backpack for an extra $16.
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$22.99 – $62.99
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$29.50 – $79.50
Create Your Own Video Game Set
Young gamers will get an introduction to coding and have a great time learning how to build and play retro-style games with this fun and totally unique set from Uncommon Goods.
POWERUP 4.0 The Next-Generation Smartphone Controlled Paper Airplane Kit
This smartphone-controlled paper airplane kit turns their paper plane creations into tech wonders.
JB Skrub The Junior Travel Trio
Tween boys can often overlook personal hygiene. This travel set includes a hydrating body wash, body spray and gentle foaming face wash to help keep them fresh.
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet (newest model) ages 6-12
LEGO Note Brick (Blue-Green)
Franklin Sports I-Color Football
Nike Tech Big Kids’ Woven Jacket
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Nintendo Switch – U.S. Version
LEGO Marvel Dancing Groot
Hover Soccer Ball Boy Toys, Rechargeable Air Soccer Indoor Floating with LED Light and Upgraded Foam Bumper
Teen boys ages 13 and up
Boardless Skateboard by Sharper Image
Octobuddy Silicone Suction Phone Case
Smartphone Controlled Model & Paper Plane Bundle
This smartphone-controlled paper plane bundle “lets aeronautic aficionados create soaring vehicles from precut wooden parts and standard sheets of paper and cardboard,” according to Uncommon Goods’ website. “Whichever materials you choose, each flier, powered by smartphone-enabled technology, puts you in control of the action overhead.”
Beats Solo 4 – Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones, Apple & Android Compatible, Up to 50 Hours of Battery Life – Matte Black
Beats offer the trifecta of looking cool, sounding great and — for this model especially — having a very reasonable price point. Give the teen boy in your life who loves music this pair of on-ear headphones to help him hear his favorite tunes through top-notch sound quality.
Nintendo Switch 2 System – Nintendo Switch 2
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
Upgrade Digital Camera, Autofocus 50MP FHD 1080P Camera for Kids
Kids love the “retro” aspect of digital cameras, so grab one that’s budget-friendly and built with kids in mind to give them a trendy, sure-to-please gift.
Costway 3-In-1 Multi Combo Game Table Foosball Soccer Billiards Pool Hockey For Kids
If you want to be the “cool” house every boy wants to hang out at after school, give your teen this game table to draw a crowd.
JBL Go 3: Portable Speaker with Bluetooth, Built-in Battery, Waterproof and Dustproof Feature – Black
HP – 15.6″ Chromebook Laptop
