Tween and teen boy gifts: Shop headphones, video games, clothing and more
Tween and teen boys can be notoriously hard to shop for, given they've usually outgrown their little kid toys.
We rounded up some fun, interesting and unexpected gifts you might not have thought of when browsing for the teens and tweens in your life.
We included some cool clothes and a couple of fun, older-kid toy options, alongside more niche gifts that will please the pickiest of gift-getters.
Keep reading to see how you can guarantee your favorite tween or teen lights up when he opens his gift this holiday season.
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Tween boys ages 8 to 12
Santa Hooded Sweatshirt
This cult-favorite brand is a hit amongst middle schoolers. The latest holiday drop features the brand's signature goat in a Santa get-up.
- $65
- Goat USA
JB Skrub The Junior Travel Trio
Tween boys can often overlook personal hygiene. This travel set includes a hydrating body wash, body spray and gentle foaming face wash to help keep them fresh.
- $30
- Amazon
PF Flyers High-Top Sneaker
These classic high-top sneakers appeared in the beloved movie "Sandlot." If you got a baseball lover on your hands, these are sure to be a hit!
- $56
- Amazon
THE NORTH FACE Boys' Teen Glacier Full Zip Hooded Jacket (Little Big Kid)
Winter warmth is a top priority for all, so give it to your favorite tween boy with this classic North Face jacket.
- $60
- Amazon
Create Your Own Video Game Set
Young gamers will get an introduction to coding and have a great time learning how to build and play retro-style games with this fun and totally unique set from Uncommon Goods.
- $85
- Uncommon Goods
Rotten - Sour Gummy Worms
Everything from the artwork, the name and the decreased sugar content is perfect for giving kids who love a little gross-out humor and have a sweet tooth. This shareable size will go quickly thanks to the deliciously sour taste, so grab extras in case your giftee wants to share!
- $9.99
- Amazon
Rossetta Star Projector
More than 7,000 of these projectors were sold over the past month on Amazon alone.
- $31.99
- $59.99
- Amazon
Hover Soccer Ball Boy Toys, Rechargeable Air Soccer Indoor Floating with LED Light and Upgraded Foam Bumper
- $18
- $28.99
- Amazon
Teen boys ages 13 and up
Beats Solo 4 - Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones, Apple & Android Compatible, Up to 50 Hours of Battery Life - Matte Black
Beats offer the trifecta of looking cool, sounding great and -- for this model especially -- having a very reasonable price point. Give the teen boy in your life who loves music this pair of on-ear headphones to help him hear his favorite tunes through top-notch sound quality.
- $129.99
- $199.95
- Amazon
Boxed 3 In 1 Wallet Gift Set
A high-quality wallet can last for years, and Coach has been trending with young people again for its top-notch leather goods like this handsome wallet set that comes in three colors to best fit your recipient's style.
- $68.40
- $228
- Coach Outlet
Upgrade Digital Camera, Autofocus 50MP FHD 1080P Camera for Kids
Kids love the "retro" aspect of digital cameras, so grab one that's budget-friendly and built with kids in mind to give them a trendy, sure-to-please gift.
- $39.99
- $45.99
- Amazon
Sephora Favorites Cologne Sampler Set with Redeemable Voucher
Teen boys are exploring ways to express themselves, including through their favorite scents. Encourage him to try out a few fragrances to see if any favorites stick.
- $95
- Sephora
Costway 3-In-1 Multi Combo Game Table Foosball Soccer Billiards Pool Hockey For Kids
If you want to be the "cool" house every boy wants to hang out at after school, give your teen this game table to draw a crowd.
- $155.99
- $231
- Walmart
Urban Shop Blue Lava Motion Volcano Lamp
Creating your own vibe and aesthetic in your teenage bedroom is a tremendous rite of passage. Help your teen do so by gifting them this cool, retro-inspired lava lamp.
- $14.86
- Walmart
JBL Go 3: Portable Speaker with Bluetooth, Built-in Battery, Waterproof and Dustproof Feature - Black
- $29.95
- $49.95
- Amazon
DATA BANK CA506B-1AVT
It's a little nerdy and a lot retro-cool, and it's perfect for the teen who likes peppering those things into his own personal sense of style.
- $69.95
- Casio