Great, thoughtful boyfriends deserve great, thoughtful gifts. Whether he's really getting into watches or sneakers and spends most of his time talking about expanding his collection, or he's listening to his favorite music, there are perfect gifts for every personality, mood, and stage of dating.
For recent boyfriends, keep it creative but go for a lower budget like a pair of Uggs, nice grooming set, or a solid hoodie. If you've been dating a long time and this is a particularly notable birthday, there are some iconic birthday gifts that mark the occasion, like a bright blue Rimowa suitcase or Frederique Constant chronograph. If he's more of an experience guy, get him something you can do together—planning a trip, booking a fancy hotel somewhere you've never been.
Best Meat Gift
Snake River Farms Beef & Pork Holiday Meal
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Best Headphone Gift
Bose Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones
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Best Snow Gift
Perfect Moment Samson Duvet Jacket
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Best Cashmere Gift
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Pullover Hoodie
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Here, we rounded up 40 of the best gifts across budgets and boyfriend types to give whoever you're shopping for a very happy birthday.
Best Coffee Gift
Moccamaster KBGV Coffee Maker
Best Coffee Gift
Moccamaster KBGV Coffee Maker
This Moccamaster coffee maker makes coffee as good as a pour over without any of the involvement. This bright red color is meant to live on a cool, modern countertop.
Best Meat Gift
Snake River Farms Beef & Pork Holiday Meal
Best Meat Gift
Snake River Farms Beef & Pork Holiday Meal
What is a boyfriend's birthday if not a time to celebrate with a whole bunch of good meat? This bundle comes with Kurobuta pork, American Wagyu, and USDA Prime beef.
Best Sleep-Tracking Gift
Oura Horizon Ring
Best Sleep-Tracking Gift
Oura Horizon Ring
He has been talking about the Oura ring for years. (We have, too.) It's high time you bit the bullet for him.
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Best Washable Sneaker Gift
Rothy's The RS01 Sneakers
Best Washable Sneaker Gift
Rothy's The RS01 Sneakers
For the boyfriend who wants to buy a single pair of sneakers every few years, at least get him a pair he can wash.
Best Headphone Gift
Bose Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones
Best Headphone Gift
Bose Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones
If your boyfriend needs a new pair of over-the-ear headphones, it's these Bose that he needs. They're comfortable to wear and capable of drowning out the world around him.
This bag has a plethora of compartments and a huge amount of open space, great for the guy who goes on weekend trips skiing, golfing, or anywhere else he needs to bring a bunch of stuff.
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Best Leather Gift
Smythson A4 Writing Folder
Best Leather Gift
Smythson A4 Writing Folder
You could close your eyes and just pick any single thing in a Smythson store and it would be a good gift for your boyfriend. But this leather writing folder feels especially luxe and definitely something he wouldn't buy himself.
Best Lighting Gift
UO XL Globe Floor Lamp
Best Lighting Gift
UO XL Globe Floor Lamp
Please, do not underestimate the power of ambient lighting nor how pricey vibey lights tend to be. This big globe floor lamp will make any room instantly cozy.
Best Snow Gift
Perfect Moment Samson Duvet Jacket
Best Snow Gift
Perfect Moment Samson Duvet Jacket
As if skiing wasn't already the most expensive hobby in the world, even just the gear can cost you. For a bigger birthday, a timeless Perfect Moment ski jacket is just right.
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Best Cashmere Gift
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Pullover Hoodie
Best Cashmere Gift
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Pullover Hoodie
A cashmere hoodie is the best combination of comfy without feeling like something you can only wear on the couch. At just under $100, it's as well-priced a pick as you can get.
Best Countertop Gift
Diptyque Hand-care tray Oval
Best Countertop Gift
Diptyque Hand-care tray Oval
Diptyque's wavy oval tray is the backbone to a chic handwashing setup. Get him the exfoliating hand soap and lotion while you're at it.
Best Necklace Gift
Brilliant Earth 24-inch Curb Chain Necklace
Best Necklace Gift
Brilliant Earth 24-inch Curb Chain Necklace
Sometimes it's a curb chain birthday, and this 24-in, 14-karat white gold one is a perfect choice.
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Best Plant Decor Gift
The Citizenry Cantaro Pots
It's great that he's gotten really into plants but it would be even better if he had a cool place to house them. These understated pots are the way to go.
For a special birthday, a Rimowa suitcase is about as special a gift as it gets. It's an iconic travel companion and even more so in this bright blue colorway.
Best Apartment Upgrade Gift
Aesop Resurrection Duet
Best Apartment Upgrade Gift
Aesop Resurrection Duet
For the boyfriend turning his house into a home, a classic Aesop hand wash and lotion set elevates the place.
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Best Cardigan Gift
Everlane The Felted Merino Shawl Collar Cardigan
Best Cardigan Gift
Everlane The Felted Merino Shawl Collar Cardigan
Everlane's shawl collar cardigan is simple but excellent. Good for the guy who wants a few things in his closet that he'll wear all the time.
Best Anti-Aging Gift
Osea Anti-Aging Skincare Duo
This is not a hit to your man: We could all use a little anti-aging love, especially on birthdays that scare the hell out of us.
Best Comfy Gift
Lululemon Steady State Jogger
Best Comfy Gift
Lululemon Steady State Jogger
Lululemon's classic joggers are probably more than he wants to spend on sweats, which is what makes them the perfect gift.
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Best Travel Gift
LeSportsac CR Large Weekender
Best Travel Gift
LeSportsac CR Large Weekender
The man needs a new bag for weekends away, and he needs it now. This one is simple and roomy.
Best Skincare Gift
Chanel Le Lift Concentre
For the grooming fiend, seasoned or budding, Chanel's serum is hydrating and brightening, and also his new fixation.
