Gifts for Him

Good gifts for men are usually things he would use every day but rarely buys for himself. That is the thinking behind this page, which groups gift ideas for men around six departments: wallets, aftershave, grooming, gadgets and tech, workwear and TVs. Whether you need Christmas presents for men, gifts for dad, a present for a boyfriend or husband, or birthday gifts for him, start with how he spends his time. A leather wallet or a bottle of aftershave suits almost anyone, a beard trimmer or rotary shaver replaces something he uses daily, gadgets and tech suit the man who likes new kit, and quality workwear is a gift a tradesman or farmer will wear out. For a bigger occasion, a smart TV or a drone makes a gift for the whole family.

Wallets

A wallet is a gift used every single day. Leather men's wallets in black and brown suit a traditional bifold style, while slim card wallets carry cards in an aluminium case with a pop-up mechanism that fans them out at the press of a button. RFID blocking protects contactless cards from skimming, and slim card holder wallets fit a front pocket better than a bulky billfold. Compare how many cards each holds and whether there is room for notes before choosing a wallet for men.

Perfumes & Aftershaves

Aftershave for men is one of the most popular Christmas gifts for him. Eau de toilette in 100ml bottles lasts well for daily wear, while 50ml men's perfume suits a gym bag or travel. Fresh, sporty scents suit daytime and the office, while deeper, warmer fragrances suit evenings out. If you are unsure of his taste, a fresh citrus or aquatic scent is the safest choice, and aftershave gift sets add extras for a ready-to-give present.

Men's Grooming

Men's grooming gifts replace the tools he uses every morning. Rotary shavers follow the contours of the face, wet and dry shavers work in the shower with foam or gel, and beard trimmers with adjustable length combs keep stubble and beards neat. Cordless hair clippers, head shavers and nose and ear trimmers cover the rest, and a men's grooming kit with interchangeable heads handles hair, beard and body in one gift. Battery run time and washable heads are the specs worth checking.

Gadgets & Tech

For the man who likes new kit, gadgets and tech make the most exciting gifts. Drones and vlog cameras capture holidays and hobbies from new angles, dash cams record every journey, and power banks keep a phone charged on the move. Portable power stations run camping gear and tools off-grid, smart security cameras and smart home devices suit the DIY type, and gaming accessories and electric scooters round out the tech gifts for men.

Workwear

For anyone who works outdoors or in a trade, quality workwear is a gift that gets worn hard. Work trousers with knee pad pockets, softshell jackets and padded winter jackets keep him warm and dry through an Irish winter, and hi vis jackets and safety boots cover site requirements. Waterproof rain gear suits farmers and outdoor workers, while work gloves and hats are practical stocking fillers for men.

TV

A new TV is a gift for the whole household, and a popular upgrade for sport and gaming. 4K smart TVs stream apps without a separate box, OLED panels give deeper blacks for films, and QLED and Mini-LED screens stay bright in a sunny living room. Larger screen sizes suit sport, and a high refresh rate with low input lag suits gaming consoles. Measure the space and the viewing distance before choosing a screen size.

Brands across these gifts for him include Portwest and Snickers workwear, Samsung and LG TVs, Garmin watches, Anker power banks, Eufy and TP-Link smart home tech, DJI drones and cameras, Ecoflow power stations, Remington grooming, Wallet Junkie wallets and Tommy Bowe aftershave. For other people on your list, see Gifts for Her, Gifts For Fathers and Gifts For Grandparents.