But hear us out anyway: there’s always going to be that guy, right? The one who is just impossible to shop for. No matter what idea you may think you have, it’s wrong for one reason or another, or he already has everything.
We all have that guy.
So, we’re making it easy for you to kickstart your holiday shopping this year with 59 ideas for the special man in your life — whether that’s your boyfriend, husband, dad, grandfather, brother or BFF.
Maybe he’s a techie or pop culture-obsessed, there’s likely a few things in our edit that maybe you haven’t even thought of yet. Perhaps we just solved all of your holiday shopping woes in September. Wouldn’t that be great?
Nakamichi’s powerful soundbar + subwoofer + rear speaker set comes with support for Dolby Atmos/DTS:X virtual surround sound and ensures the most immersive audio possible thanks to the included four rear speakers.
Bundle three of Sonos’ best selling products together for a discount and give him the gift of surround sound. You’ll get the Beam soundbar, the Sub Mini wireless subwoofer, and two Era 100 Smart Speakers, which can be placed strategically around the room to create fully immersive Dolby Atmos sound.
No matter what kind of iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or Google Pixel smartphone he has, there’s a vintage-look Star Wars case that’ll fit.
We believe that he’ll love this sweatshirt, inspired by the ones Ted and the team wore in the show.
The Nintendo Switch is still one of the hottest gaming consoles around. You can play games in three different modes: handheld, tabletop (by detaching the joy-cons), or TV, and there are multiplayer modes to play with friends.
Inter Miami’s pink kits have been all the rage ever since Lionel Messi left the French Ligue 1 for MLS in June.
Go on a journey through cinema with this poster from IMDb, which features 100 original mini movie posters that you can scratch off as you watch the film to reveal the color beneath it.
Make sure he’s cozy all winter long by gifting him this Todd Snyder + Champion sweatshirt. It comes in 10 different colors, and fans of Ted Lasso might recognize it, since Ted (Jason Sudeikis) wore this style in a bunch of different colors throughout Season 3’s run.
Hedley & Bennett aprons have long been the go-to for cheftestants on Bravo’s Top Chef, but this year, the brand also made their The Bear debut — Carmy, Syd, and Marcus all wore the brand’s high quality aprons during Season 2.
Samsung’s cult-favorite The Frame TV is a gift to remember — he’ll think about it every time he glances at the realistic artwork hanging on the wall.
If he loved checking out Oppenheimer in theaters, the biography that inspired Christopher Nolan to write the script will make a great gift.
Similarly, gift him the bestseller that serves as the basis for Martin Scorsese’s latest flick, Killers of the Flower Moon.
Ray-Ban Aviators are iconic for a reason — variations on the timeless frame have been worn on screen by Tom Cruise (Top Gun), Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso), and Cole Hauser (Rip on Yellowstone).
Experiences are one of the best things you can gift, but coordinating that can be tedious. Solve that problem by giving a gift card, so he can pick an event on a day that works for him.
Whether he’s using them to hear dialogue more clearly, or just for private listening, these wireless earbuds are super easy to set up and use.
A home theater isn’t complete without this kit from Nanoleaf that allows you to string LEDs behind your TV and then use a tiny mounted camera to mirror colors from the screen onto the wall behind it.
This Rip Wheeler-inspired fresh and clean fragrance features notes of Desert Verbena, Yellow Grapefruit, Vetiver Root, Golden Aspen, and Atlas Cedarwood.
No matter what he’s interested in, there’s likely a few Masterclasses out there for him. Some of these include filmmaking courses from Spike Lee and Martin Scorsese, comedy with Steve Martin, and writing for television with Shonda Rhimes.
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio help create realistic, immersive sound in this all-in-one soundbar that has a subwoofer built into it.
Carl Friedrik’s luggage, particularly the carry-on, is Logan Roy-approved and appeared on Succession. The airline cabin size-compliant bag made with polycarbonate and an aluminum lock frame with leather details.
Combat eye strain and protect his eyes with a pair of blue light filtering glasses. They’re especially useful for anyone who spends a lot of time looking at screens daily.
The price below reflects the frames + non-prescription BLOCKZ lenses, but the price may vary based on your needs.
Inspired by the Talking Sopranos podcast, series stars Imperioli and Schirripa dive deep into the landmark series, sharing interviews with the cast, crew, producers, writers, directors, and more.
These Star Wars inspired kicks are ultra-light, comfortable, hand washable, and they look great, too!
No matter if he prefers the light side or the dark side, there’s a pair of socks in this set for every kind of fan.
If The Bear was one of his favorite shows this year, there’s no doubt he’ll love this show-inspired T-shirt.
Recreate Hot Ones at home by picking up the most up-to-date pack of hot sauces used on the show.
iPads make an incredibly versatile gift — whether he’s a TV and movie watcher, an artist, a writer, or more, the iPad is for him.
Samsung’s newest mini point and play projector will automatically adjust to the size of wherever you’re projecting it and comes loaded with a smart interface so you can log into any streaming services and watch straight from there.
For fans of James Bond, this book is a must-buy. EON Production opened their archives to create the most comprehensive account of the making of the James Bond franchose, beginning with 1962’s Dr. No and covering every Bond film and actor through Daniel Craig’s final appearance in No Time To Die (2021).
This jacket, which is flannel lined, will keep him warm all winter. It also has the added bonus of being the exact jacket Pedro Pascal sported in Season 1 of The Last of Us.
Channel your inner Kendall Roy with a corporate-chic logoless black baseball cap.
Not only will this turntable from Audio-Technica sound great, but it looks great, too — the clear lid makes it so your vinyl is always visible.
This ultra-comapact charging station will charge any iPhone with MagSafe technology, AirPods that have wireless charging capabilities, and all kinds of Apple Watches.
Level up your movie nights with the CouchConsole tray, which holds a variety of different can, cup, and bottle sizes in the self-balancing cupholder, leaves a place for your snacks, and more.
“Amazon’s Choice” for over-ear headphones uses tiny mics to measure, compare, and react to outside noise, then cancels it with opposite signals making for active noise cancellation, but there’s also an Aware Mode that lets more ambient noise in as opposed to keeping it out.
Before he was Neil Fak and a culinary consultant for The Bear, Matty Matheson was — and still is — an acclaimed chef and bestselling cookbook author. Home Style Cookery is a book for the home chef looking to become more creative, ambitious, and adventurous in the kitchen.
The Popcorn Bowl with Kernel Sifter
A sifter placed at the bottom of this bowl separates unpopped kernels from the rest of the bunch.
AIrPods are made with with Apple’s in-house H2 chip, which creates smarter noise cancellation and more immersive sound. These also come with spatial audio and dynamic head tracking to create even more immersive sound.
This 5.75″ mini arcade comes preloaded with 300 different retro games, including puzzles, racing games, sports, strategy, and more.
This ultra-detailed recreation of Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber from Return of the Jedi comes with a hilt and blade, LED lighting, motion sensors and impact sensors that activate the lights and sound, and a display stand for when you’re not using it.
Get this ultra-unique gift for the NFL lover in your life. You can get this money clip, featuring game worn jerseys, for every NFL team.
Game, watch, work out, and more using the immersive Meta Quest 2 VR headset, which comes with two intuitive hand controls.
Amazon’s mid-range Kindle, the Paperwhite, is actually the best Kindle for the average reader with storage for thousands of books, weeks of battery life, and a waterproof rating so you can read in the pool, bath, or at the beach.
It may only be 7 inches long, but what the JBL Flip 6 lacks in size, it makes up for in big sound and booming bass. It’s also IPX7 waterproof and dustproof rated, so you can bring it essentially anywhere.
Upgrade the man in your life’s TV with this one. It has a built-in Fire TV streaming interface, a QLED 4K screen, and Dolby Vision, which creates the most lifelike picture quality possible.
Jonathan Demme’s classic concert film, which features a live performance from Talking Heads, was filmed 40 years ago this December. After a recent IMAX rerelease, you can own and gift the iconic movie on Blu-ray.
This tie is subtly fandom and perfect for the X-Men fan in your life. It uses the colors of the X-Men comic book suits and is only faintly printed with Wolverine’s mask.
This is the ultimate gift for the Pop! collector in your life. For the first time ever, you can purchase a Pop! that you build from head to toe, to look just like you or whoever you’re gifting it to.
For the guy in your life who loses everything, AirTags make the perfect gift. Slide them into a wallet, backpack, or slip them into a keychain to clip onto a ring of keys. They’ll never be lost again, since they can be tracked right inside the Find My app.
To build the Daily Bugle, whoever you gift this to is going to need patience. It stands more than 32″ tall, is made of 3.772 pieces, and comes with a whopping 25 minifigures of Spider-Man, his friends, and his enemies.
Level up his gaming with a new curved gaming monitor from Samsung. It has a quick refresh rate that eliminates lag and helps speed through scenes.
If he’s already an iPhone user, the Apple Watch makes the perfect wearable companion, enhancing features of the phone and allowing you to control certain aspects of it from your wrist.
A Roku is the gift that keeps on giving. Once it’s installed, he’ll have all the streaming services he wants right at his fingertips on one easy to use device.
He’ll be the star spangled man with a plan to keep his coffee hot and his drinks cold with this Captain America tumbler from Corkcicle.
This tie bar is the perfect way to add a little bit of Star Wars flair to formalwear, especially if you add in matching cufflinks.
For the guys who still prefer physical media, gift him a box set of Band of Brothers and The Pacific, just in time for the third WWII miniseries from Hanks and Spielberg, Masters of the Air.
It is inevitable that he’ll love building this replica of the Infinity Gauntlet from Avengers: Infinity War.
Succession may be over, but if he can’t get the messy Roy family out of his head, consider gifting him Jesse Armstrong’s published collection of scripts from Season 1, which also includes cut and deleted scenes.
From the brand that perfected soundbars with the Arc and Beam comes a portable smart speaker that’s lightweight, waterproof, drop resistant, and more, all while delivering big sound.