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Gifts for men: ideas for Christmas 2026

Gift ideas for the men in your life, whatever they are into.

By Sam · Updated 4 November 2026

Our picks

Our top pick
Researched
£29.72 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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£75.64 at Amazon
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Also good
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£47.49 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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£29.72 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Our verdict
Our verdictResearched

A useful gift for someone who wants a closer shave.

Good
    Worth knowing

      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they use an electric shaver.

      £75.64 at Amazon
      as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
      Our verdict
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      A handy tool for flat-pack furniture and shelves.

      Good
        Worth knowing

          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they need a more powerful drill for heavy work.

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          £47.49 at Amazon
          as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
          Our verdict
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          A sturdy gift for a gardener.

          Good
            Worth knowing

              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they already own a spade.

              £89 at Amazon
              as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
              Our verdict
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              A comfortable, capable pair for a commuter or student who wants noise cancelling.

              Good
                Worth knowing

                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they prefer earbuds, or want top-end sound quality from a premium brand.

                  £119.99 at Amazon
                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                  Our verdict
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                  A good gift for a hiker or camper who likes a hot drink outside.

                  Good
                    Worth knowing

                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they want to cook full meals: it's designed for boiling water.

                      £11.90 at Amazon
                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                      Our verdict
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                      A good present for a curious reader who likes psychology or economics.

                      Good
                        Worth knowing

                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they want something light: it is long and dense in places.

                          £21.59 at Amazon
                          as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                          Our verdict
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                          A practical present for someone who barbecues with charcoal.

                          Good
                            Worth knowing

                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they use a gas barbecue, which doesn't need one.

                              £43 at Amazon
                              as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                              Our verdict
                              Our verdictResearched

                              A good gift for a car enthusiast.

                              Good
                                Worth knowing

                                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they don't clean their car: it needs elbow grease.

                                  £51.35 at Amazon
                                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                  Our verdict
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                                  A good present for a football fan who likes statistics and strategy.

                                  Good
                                    Worth knowing

                                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they don't have the right platform, so check which version they need.

                                      £129 at Amazon
                                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                      Our verdict
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                                      A good starter present for someone learning guitar.

                                      Good
                                        Worth knowing

                                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they want a nylon-string guitar, which is softer on the fingers.

                                          £200.46 at Amazon
                                          as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                          Our verdict
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                                          A fun gift for a keen phone videographer.

                                          Good
                                            Worth knowing

                                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they rarely shoot video, or don't like using an app.

                                              £179 at Amazon
                                              as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                              Our verdict
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                                              A smart watch for someone who likes a traditional analogue style.

                                              Good
                                                Worth knowing

                                                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they want a smartwatch, or they have a small wrist.

                                                  £34.88 at Amazon
                                                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                  Our verdict
                                                  Our verdictResearched

                                                  A durable gift for someone who cooks a lot.

                                                  Good
                                                    Worth knowing

                                                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they want a non-stick pan: it needs care and is heavy.

                                                      £79.99 at Amazon
                                                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                      Our verdict
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                                                      A simple upgrade for someone with an older TV who wants streaming apps.

                                                      Good
                                                        Worth knowing

                                                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if their TV is already smart and has the apps they use, or they have poor Wi-Fi.

                                                          £25.33 at Amazon
                                                          as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                          Our verdict
                                                          Our verdictResearched

                                                          A reliable gift for someone who likes a classic torch.

                                                          Good
                                                            Worth knowing

                                                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they want a rechargeable one: it uses batteries.

                                                              £17.50 at Amazon
                                                              as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                              Our verdict
                                                              Our verdictResearched

                                                              A familiar game for two.

                                                              Good
                                                                Worth knowing

                                                                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you need a game for more than two players.

                                                                  £49.98 at Amazon
                                                                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                                  Our verdict
                                                                  Our verdictResearched

                                                                  A neat gadget for someone who dislikes cleaning windows.

                                                                  Good
                                                                    Worth knowing

                                                                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they have only a few windows: it's a specialist gadget.

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                                                                      Before you buy
                                                                      These are broad picks: you'll get it right more often by starting from what he's into in the gift finder.
                                                                      How we choose

                                                                      We unbox and build what we can at home, hand it to someone the age it's sold for, and check prices and stock at UK shops through the day. Every pick is labelled: Tested at home when we've had it in our hands (bought, or sent free by the brand, and the review says which), Researched when we haven't. Commissions never change a pick or its place on the list. Read our full methodology →

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