“The best gifts for men”—a thing you Google, a thing you ponder, a thing you think so damn hard about you forget why you wanted to give them a gift in the first place. Not this year. This year, you resolve to Google with intention (and you've come to GQ, where we've seen everything, rejected the notion that a gift card is the way to go, and will only recommend the perfect gift for your guy). No sad socks. No cuff links. No dopp kits. No DIY tote bags. No whiskey stones. No ties. Here, you will meditate on, but not overthink, which of our thoughtful gift ideas will most suit this man (who surely deserves to be spoiled just a little bit because don't we all, don't we all).
From you, a purveyor of good taste, to him, your absolute favorite, here are some of the best gifts for men, no matter what the time or occasion (though a reminder: Father’s Day is on the horizon). We've culled this assortment from our full slate of Best Stuff guides—from beard trimmers to headphones, t-shirts to hoodies—and our annual awards series for fitness, grooming, and sleep products to present you with no-fail Father’s Day gifts.
The Best Gifts for Men, According to GQ
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Under $150
If you’ve stalled on unique gift ideas, you don't have to drop an entire paycheck to get him a gift that he'll love. Our curated best gift ideas under $150 run the gamut from gadgets to shoes that everyone is going to be wearing this summer to a colorful selection of barware that will happily dapple his interiors.
Aesop
Resurrection Duet
Every hand wash is a resurrection of your skin with this soap-lotion duet that taps springy citrus and grounding cedar to refresh and renew your skin.
Ultimate Ears
Wonderboom 3 Bluetooth Speaker
If he's singing in the shower, give him some background notes to turn it into something recording worthy—our favorite shower speaker sounds great in every scenario.
Therabody
TheraCup Portable Cupping Massage Therapy
A trip to the acupuncturist is probably what this guy needs, but if you can't get him there, the next best thing is this cupping set from the makers of the Theragun massage tool.
Adidas
White Samba MN Sneakers
The sneakers that never go out of style make for a no-fail gift.
JLab
Go Air Sport
The best workout headphones don't need to be expensive, and these $30 joints will get him through his workout without conking out mid-podcast as he's sweating up a storm at the squat rack.
Casio
G-Shock Move Slim Step-Tracker Digital Watch
All the perks of a G-Shock—like a nearly indestructible body and rugged charm—with all the benefits of a fitness tracker.
Backbone
One Mobile Gaming Controller
Compatible with XBox, Playstation, and beyond, this buy turns his phone into a gaming controller that has surprisingly adept responsiveness and accuracy.
Mori Mori
LED Lantern Speaker
For ye old guys (you know the type) who want modern comforts, the Mori Mori LED lantern speaker gives soft light and loud-as-you-want background music for nights under the stars.
Dusen Dusen
Striped Oven Mitts
We'd buy these happy-go-lucky oven mitts in every possible colorway for papas who keep the kitchen hot.
Mercado Famous
La Familia
If your guy hovers where the charcuterie lives at a party, this set will let him throw a party for one any time he pleases.
Beast
Mini Blender
If his monthly expenses include $500 for smoothies, then he needs an intervention—and this personal blender. Its super-fast motor makes light work out of ice and fruit, and you can drink straight out of the blending container. This gets bonus points for looking great on the counter, too.
Chaco Labs
Stainless Steel Coffee Mug
Give a colorful kick to his morning cup of Joe with this to-go coffee mug that helps you gulp down whatever will help you pep up.
Manduka
Pro Yoga Mat
Every yogi knows that the Holy Grail of yoga mats comes from Manduka, and this one is super grippy to make sure every asana is performed to a tee with zero slippage after the fact.
Fredericks & Mae
Large Plastic Cutting Board
He probably knows that there are certain tasks that require certain cutting boards; if not, this is way to clue him in.
Wilson
Ultra Pro Tennis Racquet
If he's been perfecting his backswing, give him the chance to show it off this summer with a trip to the local tennis courts, this sporty racquet in tow.
Larq
Bottle PureVis
Cleanliness not his middle name? No worries! This self-cleaning water bottle prevents his drinking quarters from turning into a science project.
Courant
MAG:2 Wireless Charging Stand
This handsome charging stand will at once give his phone and Airpods some juice without needing too much space on his nightstand or excess of cords.
Leatherman
Wave+ 18-in-1 Multi-Tool
If he's always looking for a specialty tool to get a job done, give him one that will do it all, with this multi-tool that works in the garden, office, or workshop.
For the home guy
Summer is meant for vacation, exploring, and backyard hangs—but if he finds joy in high-quality quiet comforts of his four walls, we say hurrah. These picks are meant to help up the comfort levels from squishy throwbeds and butter slip-ons to the perkiest coffee maker and eye-catching accessories.
Hedgehouse
Throwbed & Cover Set
Made for picnics, sleeping under the stars, or nights when he's in the doghouse on the couch, this throwbed gift set with a cover and fill turns any surface into a sleeping sitch befit for the Four Seasons.
Sabah
Leather Slip On
For accessing the grill or lounging by the pool, these Sabah slip-ons know no seasonal boundaries.
Breville
InFizz Fusion Carbonation Machine
Bubbly guys like what they like, and with this new Breville sparkler, any beverage can have some pep in its step.
Hatch
Restore 2 Bedside Table Lamp
A handsome sound machine and alarm clock with nature-inspired sounds that also wakes him with gentle light beverage-specific rather than blaring noise.
Rocco
Smart Fridge
Craft beer lovers, seltzer fiends, and Coke Zero stans will love this beverage-specific fridge which has zoned cooling to keep your drinks perfectly cold.
Soho Home
Miller Resin Salad Bowl
Salad guys love this natural-looking resin bowl, which makes even the most basic leaves and oil look like they belong alongside a Michelin star.
Material
Knife Trio + Stand
Kitchen guys need to wield tools that look good and function well, and new-to-the-scene Material delivers both impeccably.
The Citizenry
Stonewashed Linen Sheet Set
Linen sheets are known to get better as you wash them and sleep on them, but this set from the Citizenry comes to you as soft as a dream and somehow amplifies that after multiple rounds of ZZZs.
Saatva
Latex Pillow
The pillow that our testing team mutually agreed was the best-of-the-best, this latex number from Saatva will help your guy get a restful slumber and wake up sans neck aches.
Virginia Sin
For-Everything Horizontal Coat Rack
When he comes home, give him something gorgeous to hang his hat on at the end of the day.
Vitruvi
Bedside Humidifier
Buying someone a humidifier didn't used to feel as good as it does when you hand over this architectural and efficient number from Vitruvi.
Block Shop
Hand Block Printed Linen Robe
Big spa robes have their time and place, but we like this cheery option from LA-based Block Shop Textiles for some everyday fun.
Fellow
Opus Conical Burr Grinder
For coffee guys, you'll look high and low before finding a better do-it-all grinder than this one—which perfectly grinds beans for cold brew and pour over alike.
Technivorm
Moccamaster
Make mornings better with this must-have Technivorm dream. One editor gifted it to her brother and he texted back, “noticeably better coffee”...a rave!
Atelier Saucier
Ocean Mist Napkins
Help him kick his paper towel habit with colorfully trimmed napkins from Atelier Saucier, which come in rainbow bright or nautical hues for whatever your occasion calls for.
Great Jones
Sheet Show
Nothing says, "make me dinner, honey" quite like this not-so-subtle hint from Great Jones. There are two half-sized sheet pans and one full-sized pan so he can cook for a family or just a few.
BAGGU
Packing Cube Set
Keep your guy organized for his next trip with this packing cube set that makes it easy to place his things when he's not in his own place.
Balmuda
The Toaster
The toaster that taught us no pizza deserves to be eaten cold, the Balmuda makes the simple things in life—toast, warm croissants, pizza—hit their potential and then some.
Michael Graves
Whistling 1 Liter Bird Kettle
The classic kettle that we keep coming back to makes a great gift for lovers of a nightly cup of tea or a nice addition to the kitchen landscape.
Fly By Jing
Shorty Spice Set
Spice up his life (and his meals) with a little bit of heat and umami from the folks over at Fly By Jing.
Hawkins New York
Essential Glassware
A beer, an iced tea, a tall drink of water—whatever he's drinking this sleek vessel will keep things glass half full.
Lunya
Men's Washable Silk Button Up Short Set
Silk pajamas are a luxury that guys shouldn't be skipping out on, and this set from Lunya is pleasingly adjustable to your styling and thermoregulating to keep you cool as you snooze.
Trudon
Abd el Kader scented candle, 270g
“It” candles may come and go, but Cire Trudon's mint-tea-inspired scent stays in our rotation year after year. We promise that if you buy it this year, he'll be requesting it next.
Dusen Dusen
Lawn Stripe Sheets
As if getting into bed every night weren't already the best part of the day, statement-making sheets up the ante on the fun.
For the sporty guy
His heart rate is up, his muscles are sore, his golf swing's an ace, and those three-pointers? Yeah, he's icing them. For the cherry on top, choose a gift that will suit his sporty pursuits—whatever they may be.
Oura
Horizon Ring
Give him the gift of understanding himself better—this ring tracks sleep, stress and activity and suggests small lifestyle tweaks that will have him feeling better and make the most out of his days (and nights).
Therabody
Theragun Relief
For guys who hit the gym and then hint that their body is feeling it, the Theragun helps to sore muscles and knots in tandem with percussive therapy that rivals a massage.
Garmin
Forerunner 165
This Garmin watch is the best-of-the-best whether your guy is hopping on a bike, taking a hike, or training for a marathon. It won't disappoint in getting him where he wants to be.
Away
The Everywhere Zip Backpack
Whether on the move to and from work or heading on a whirlwind vacation, we love the Away backpack for its surprising amount of storage space and its sleek design.
Hughes Norton
Rainmaker: Superagent Hughes Norton and the Money-Grab Explosion of Golf from Tiger to LIV and Beyond
Reading requirement for golf guys, this book makes for a thoughtful—if not effusive—gesture.
Bushnell
Tour V6 Shift Patriot Pack
If you've got a golf guy on your list, this range finder can help him come out on top. It accurately measures the distance to his target, taking into consideration the range and terrain that he's up against.
Malbon
Nylon Windshirt
For guys who take to the green, the ever sold-out Malbon Golf brand brings us its spring-ified windshirt feels sporty but never stuffy.
Modest Vintage
Brown Leather Basketball