1
this NFL tumbler
Simple Modern Officially Licensed NFL Tumbler
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The kind of emotional support water bottle a teenage boy wants is one with his favorite NFL team on it. (FYI: Even though they might talk some hate about the big water bottle trend, they’ll definitely use it once they get one!!)
2
this useful organizer
KAFRI Headphone and Controller Stand
Help a bro out and get him an organizer for his tech. This stand is made to hold his go-to gadgets (phone, gaming controller, headphones, etc.) all in one place. He can place it on his desk, nightstand, or dresser and never have to frantically look for his gadgets again!
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3
this yassified “skateboard”
Boardless Skateboard by Sharper Image
Skateboards? A thing of the past. Now, a boardless skateboard is where it’s at. It’s just two wheels (one for each foot) that they can skate away in! It moves in a “wave motion” for a smooth and swift ride.
4
this informative read
Life Skills for Teens
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This is the kind of gag gift that might not get him super hype like some shiny new gadget, but he’ll be secretly reading in his room all the time. It’s filled with teen-friendly tips about how to tackle everyday responsibilities in categories like cleaning, cooking, and more.
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5
this mini projector
Kodak Mini Pocket Pico Projector
When Harry Styles said “you got the cinema,” he meant it for moments like these. For when they want a larger screen than their TVs, this projector they can connect to their phone will make them feel like they’ve stepped into a movie theater.
6
this hi-tech alarm clock
GOLOZA Projection Alarm Clock
The projector feature on this digital clock will wow them (heck, it wows me).
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7
this genius phone stand
CALDEVER Flexible Phone Holder
If they’re always watching movies or Twitch streams on their phone, this stand will make it so they don’t have to hold their device for hours on end. A game-changer, IMO!
8
this popular fidget toy
Speks Geode Magnetic Fidget Sphere
They’ve more than likely had a fidget spinner before, but how about a fidget sphere? It’s also a fidget aid, but it requires constructing and deconstructing to work. Each piece aligns and snaps via magnet so that every part connects no matter what.
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9
these cozy slippers
UGG Tasman Slipper
Good luck getting these cushy slippers off his feet before he leaves the house.
10
this vibey projector
Tsrarey Sunset Projection Lamp
I first saw this sunset projector on TikTok and I gotta admit—I kinda want one for myself. And in addition to this sunset red light, you can also upgrade to a multicolor option, as well as remote- and app-controlled version.
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11
this pack of crew socks
Nike Performance Cushion Crew Socks
He can never, ever, ever have too many pairs of simple white crew socks.
12
this NFL graphic hoodie
Abercrombie & Fitch NFL Graphic Popover Hoodie
Available for nearly 20 different NFL teams (as well as in sizes XS through 3X), this is the kind of hoodie a teen boy will only take off when it needs to go in the wash.
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13
this portable speaker
JBL Flip 5
What I appreciate about this portable bluetooth speaker: It’s sleek, it gives you 12 hours of playtime on a single charge, and it comes in tons of fun colors—plus, it’s on sale rn!
14
this fitness tracker
WHOOP 4.0 Activity Tracker
If he wants to know everything there is to know about his biometrics, look no further than the WHOOP fitness tracker. This wearable device measures every scientifically-proven metric that significantly impacts your physical and mental health (and you can read our full review here for more deets).
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15
this point and shoot camera
CAMKORY Digital Camera
Digital cameras are A Thing again, and the youths are all over it. This user-friendly and affordable option will allow him to capture super crisp photos, and it even has a bunch of fun filter effects if they want to get creative with their pictures.
16
this next-level controller
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
Okay, this is a lil pricey, but if he uses an Xbox or a Windows operating system, his reaction to this controller will be priceless, trust. It has tons of bells and whistles that any gamer would want in a controller, like a wrap-around rubberized grip for sweaty hands or a rechargeable battery that has up to 40 hours of life for those long gaming sessions.
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17
this sporty sneaker
adidas Originals Samba OG Sneaker
Now I can’t say this for sure, but if the teen boy in your life doesn’t already own a pair of these, then I’m 99 percent sure they WANT to own a pair of these.
18
this shorts pack
Ultra Performance 5-Pack Athletic Basketball Shorts
More often than not, they’re probably wearing basketball shorts—let’s BFFR. Stock ’em up with this affordable five-pack from Amazon, which comes with different neutral colors so they can throw a pair on with a tee and be set to go for the day.
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19
this portable power bank
INIU Portable Charger
If he spends ample time on his phone, this external battery pack is a great and practical present that he’ll def put to use.
20
this idea seat for gaming
GTPLAYER Gaming Chair
Can’t quite afford a PS5? Get him this gaming chair that he’ll very much appreciate for his gaming setup in the meantime.
Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she’s also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
Daisy Maldonado is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan who loves writing about fashion trends, must-have beauty products, and digital culture. When she’s not writing, you can almost certainly find her shopping (she knows her credit card numbers by heart) or obsessing over celebrity news. Although she’s acquired an extensive closet over the years, her favorite item she owns is a Harry Styles Love On Tour hoodie she purchased at his concert in Manchester. Daisy’s work has appeared on Refinery29, The Daily Beast, E! News, Allure and more. Keep up with all of her chaotic travels, NYC life and fashionable moments on her Instagram.
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