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Finding the best gift for a husband who has everything (and says he doesn’t want anything) is hard — whether you’ve been married for five months, five years, or five decades. To make things a little easier for you, we’ve gathered the best picks for all types of guys with all kinds of interests at many price points (including grooming products, sweaters, headphones, and more). I’ve been covering and reviewing tech since 2017, and have spent countless hours interviewing experts about the gear they use, so there are a lot of gadgets on this list that I love. For everything non-tech related, I spoke with my colleagues across the Strategist and combed through our archives for plenty of options that should surprise and delight your recipient. And husband or not, there’s a lot of gift inspiration here for all to enjoy. Christmas is less than a week away, and many gifts are no longer going to arrive on time (I’ve noted which ones below), so order soon to ensure that yours will.
Update on December 19, 2024: Added some new gift ideas; noted products that won’t arrive in time for Christmas and replaced some with ones that will; checked stock and updated prices on all products.
$25 and under
For the husband who prefers watching new releases at home
With this fancy popcorn seasoning, he can get the full movie-theater experience right from his couch.
For the husband with a condiment collection
Introduce him to this chef favorite from Charleston that’s packed with just the right amount of heat and plenty of flavor.
[Editor’s note: This hot sauce will arrive after Christmas, so check out more of our favorite bottles.]
For the husband who likes to spice up his pizza
An exceptionally delicious four-pepper version of the usually dusty-tasting chile flakes you find at the supermarket or pizzeria.
For the husband who’s ready to step up his bartending game
This book will teach him all he needs to know about the elements of different spirits and mix-ins to help him create his own unique cocktails.
For the husband who prefers a mocktail
Each card in this deck features a different mocktail recipe, so he can make plenty of drinks just as good as a well-crafted cocktail.
[Editor’s note: This item will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband with an elaborate coffee setup
A nice-looking scoop that’ll add a little dazzle to his daily coffee ritual.
[Editor’s note: These scoops will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who opens everyone’s jars
For the husband who reads before bed
If he wants to read in the dark without turning on a big overhead light or ditching his paperback for a Kindle, this book light produces an amber hue that’s gentle on the eyes and won’t keep you up when he’s reading in bed.
For the husband whose phone is always at one percent
As long as he keeps his keys on him, he’ll always have a charging cable handy.
[Editor’s note: This product may arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who relaxes with a shower beverage
Give him a place to hold his beer without having to rearrange the rest of the shower caddy.
For the husband who likes to write on the go
Notebooks that can survive a bit of inclement weather.
For the husband with busy hands
He can keep this fidget cube handy to help him focus.
[Editor’s note: This item will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who appreciates a transporting scent
This elegantly packaged incense has a “woody element that’s very calming,” says chef Daniel Humm.
[Editor’s note: This item will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who likes a Reuben
Paige Lipari, the owner of Archestratus Books + Foods in Brooklyn, told us she uses this in her shop to grill sandwiches day in and day out.
For the husband who’s scrupulous about grooming, from head …
… To toe
For the husband who feels that bending down to his toes is a real inconvenience
Stretchy laces that turn his shoes into slip-ons.
For the husband who’s always sparking a lighter
One with a different form factor that’s just as fun to play with.
For the husband with a stylish ’stache
For the husband who takes pride in his penmanship
If he likes this pen as much as Strategist contributor Peyton Dix does, he won’t stop gushing about it.
[Editor’s note: This pen will arrive after Christmas. Here are more pens we like.]
$50 and under
For the husband still hunting for the perfect white tee
For the at-home bartender husband
Lemon juice is a staple of many classic cocktails, including the Bee’s Knees, Lemon Drop, and the Clover Club (my personal favorite). This citrus squeezer will make the job of prepping his drinks much easier, so he can get on to the fun part.
For the husband who puts his stuff through the wringer
A Dopp kit that’s waterproof and stain-resistant (and nice looking).
[Editor’s note: This bag will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who likes his cocktails stirred
This mixing pitcher is made of stainless steel, as opposed to the classic bartender pitchers made of glass, and it’ll give his bar cart a unique spin.
[Editor’s note: This item may arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who prefers to bring lunch
This aesthetically pleasing bento box comes in eight attractive colors.
[Editor’s note: This bento box will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who’s had it with nonstick pans
Carbon-steel pans are a favorite of professional chefs because they’re as durable as cast iron but much lighter, and pre-seasoned pans like this one are nonstick right out of the box too.
For the husband who prefers to do things the long way
Rick Steves says this popper transforms popcorn-making into a ritual.
[Editor’s note: This item will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who needs to hydrate more
A Strategist-favorite water bottle that comes in a bunch of fun color combinations. It has both a wide opening for gulping and a small straw opening for sipping.
For the husband who wants to impress brunch guests
A super-powerful handheld frother that delivers a café-quality consistency for better espresso (or hot chocolate or tea) drinks.
For the husband working on his golf game
Let him turn the living room into a golf course once he’s logged off for the weekend.
[Editor’s note: This item will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who always loses his wallet
He’ll probably be less likely to do so if it’s hooked onto something he never forgets, like his phone — and MOFT’s faux-leather wallet attaches to an iPhone magnetically. It holds up to three cards and folds out to double as a kickstand.
[Editor’s note: Some color options of this wallet will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband whose favorite part of the meal is the bread basket
This tin of olive oil comes recommended by James Beard Award–winning chef Jonathan Waxman, who uses it for roasting meats and making marinades and says it has “hints of grassiness, almonds, and butter.”
For the jet-setter husband
He’ll appreciate this little gadget that allows him to pair wireless AirPods with a plane’s entertainment system as well as other A/V setups he might encounter on his travels.
For the wine-connoisseur husband
This elegant decanter will allow his older wines to breathe and bring the best out of each pour.
For the husband who likes to hit the trails
These socks are a favorite of many Strategist staffers, and they’re durable enough to withstand multiple seasons of hiking or just wearing out and about. The merino wool will keep his feet warm, even when wet, and the cushioning makes the socks extra comfy.
For the husband who fancies himself a short-order cook
A griddle that will give him space to make a stack for everyone in the family.
For the husband whose tea game is impeccable
This tea-sommelier-approved kit comes with a porcelain pot, four tasting cups, a bamboo tray, tea pliers, and a decorative travel case to store it all in.
For the husband who grooms on the go
This hair clipper can trim his beard to his ideal length or shave all the way down if he prefers. Plus, it’s super portable.
[Editor’s note: This item may not arrive before Christmas.]
For the husband who’s always prepared
This pocket knife can work just as well for slicing and dicing veggies as it does for whittling, according to actual prepper Morgan Rogue.
$100 and under
For the outdoorsy husband (who doesn’t mind some creature comforts)
For the nostalgia-gamer husband
This handheld console mimics the classic Game Boy SP design, except this one can play games all the way up to the PSP.
[Editor’s note: This console may not arrive before Christmas.]
For the husband who’s always complaining about his pillow
Our pick for best pillow overall because of its adjustable filling should work for him no matter what kind of sleeper he is.
For the husband who always loses his keys
A genuine marble catchall for his essentials.
[Editor’s note: This tray will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who likes a classy drink
A set of one of our favorite rocks glasses. (And if he already has a set he likes, we also have recommendations for coupes, highball, and martini glasses.)
For the husband who works from the couch (or bed)
This handsome lap desk has compartments for stowing office supplies.
[Editor’s note: This item will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who travels with all his gadgets
Since this portable charger can double as a power brick, that’s one fewer thing he has to remember to pack for his commute or in his carry-on.
[Editor’s note: The black version won’t make it by Christmas, but this golden one will.]
For the husband who likes a bold button-up
A festive hemp camp collar that’s great for warmer temps.
[Editor’s note: This shirt will arrive after Christmas.]
$200 and under
For the husband who likes lattes made from art
For the husband who’s taken up running
For the husband who’s keeping tabs on that elusive woodpecker
This smart feeder will send him notifications when his avian friend comes for a visit.
For the budding mixologist husband
Cocktail Kingdom makes some of the best bartending gear around, and this set has everything he’ll need to learn the basics and make the classics.
[Editor’s note: This set may arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who takes the long view
A drone that’s easy to fly right out of the box.
[Editor’s note: This item will arrive after Christmas.]
For the dapper husband
A cozy yet polished-looking cashmere sweater. (We recommend sizing up.)
[Editor’s note: This sweater will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who hates checking bags
An eye-catching backpack that can hold as much as a carry-on.
[Editor’s note: This backpack will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband whose camera roll is full of family pictures
For the husband who’s sick of his home office
This pop-up desk can let him turn a coffee shop or library table into a mobile office for an hour or two.
For the husband who’s always complaining about his shoulders
Thanks to the power it packs in its portable size (it’s less than six inches wide and weighs less than 1.5 pounds), the Theragun Mini is one of the most frequently recommended massage tools on the Strategist.
[Editor’s note: This item may arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who’s all in on Apple
He can wirelessly charge his watch and iPhone with this sleek stand.
For the husband who drinks coffee by the pot
This will let him brew his favorite coffee even when he’s on the move. And the insulation will keep his brew hot for hours.
For the husband who’s the rise-and-grind type
The Baratza Encore rose to the top of the pack in our guide to the best coffee grinders. When Elliott Foos, director of coffee at Daymoves in Brooklyn, used to run a coffee shop, the Encore was a workhorse, “grinding from fine espresso to the most coarse setting for French press or cold brew.”
For the husband who’s ready for a knife upgrade
After recently being gifted a chef’s knife, I can’t imagine making do with anything else. Le Bernardin co-owner and chef Eric Ripert says Mac is his knife of choice.
For the husband who doesn’t want to hear anything but his tunes
The AirPods Pro 2 are our favorite wireless earbuds for iOS users, but they work great with Android devices too.
For the husband with a collection of older vintages
This corkscrew ensures clean removal, especially from bottles with older, more fragile corks.
[Editor’s note: This item will arrive after Christmas.]
For the homebody husband
For the self-barbering husband
Over $200
For the husband who reads on his phone
This pocket-friendly e-reader is easier on the eyes than a smartphone, and he can install his favorite apps on it since it runs Android. I take mine everywhere.
[Editor’s note: This item will arrive after Christmas.]
For the husband who likes to listen in style
A great-sounding Bluetooth speaker with some fun knobs to play with, and a boom-box-like design that makes it a conversation piece.
For the frequent-flier husband …
If he’s sick of having to carry a dongle to pair his earbuds to the in-flight entertainment, JBL’s latest wireless earbuds work directly with those systems, and they sound excellent.
… Who could use a luggage upgrade
For the husband who likes his brownies with some green
A cannabis infuser can give him a way to make space brownies more easily than by stovetop. I’ve gifted this to a few mellow family members, and they’ve all become better bakers since.
For the husband who likes a status timepiece
Apple’s top-of-the-line smartwatch is packed with health- and activity-tracking features.
For the husband who wants a smartwatch that can keep up with his Android phone
Google’s Pixel Watch 3 is a great way for him to better track his workouts or to help him check his phone less by bringing the notifications straight to his wrist. Its round display looks great and sets it apart from the Apple Watch’s square casing, and the watch will work well with any modern Android phone, so you don’t have to worry about upgrading that, too.
For the husband who doesn’t want a Peloton
If he has a bike already, this trainer can turn it into a full-fledged workout system that works with apps like Zwift, which provides trainer-created workouts. It’s helping me train for my first 60-mile race.
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