The best gifts for him this Christmas

Whatever he's into, there's something in this list for him.

The best gifts for him this Christmas
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Some people can be pretty hard to buy for – which is probably why they end up with the same pack of M&S socks year after year.

But beyond multi-packs of pants and socks, there's a world of brilliant gifts you can choose for the men in your life this Christmas - as our best gifts for men list showcases.

Whether they're into music, sports or something else entirely, our best gifts for him guide features a hand-picked selection of the best products out there – no half-hearted last-minute shopping needed.

Top picks include aftershave, whisky, LEGO, a good book and many more gifts no matter your budget.

And, this goes without saying, but these gifts are universal and not just for men - but we're guessing that's who you are buying for, given you have landed on this list.

The best gifts for him at Christmas

The Oddjob socks
The Oddjob socks: at thelondonsockexchange.netIf you are going to get someone some socks, then make sure they are from The London Sock Exchange's fantastic James Bond collection. Our pick are these Oddjob ones, which see the ultimate 007 villain woven beautifully into the design - murder hat and all. The name's Stylish. Very Stylish.
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Kaldi - RAVE X Paxton & Whitfield
Kaldi - RAVE X Paxton & Whitfield: at paxtonandwhitfield.co.ukWe are huge fans of RAVE's coffee subscription service, so when we heard they had teamed up with Paxton & Whitfield to create a cheese that makes use of coffee in its maturation process, we just had to try it. The result is a fantastic goat's cheese, which is creamy and has a really lovely nutty taste.
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Sound Burger
Sound Burger: at audio-technica.comThis re-imagining of the classic Sound Burger is back in stock, after selling out when it was first released in 2022 (celebrating 60 years of Audio-Technica). Not only does it look fantastic, it offers 12 hours of wireless listening and means that you can play your records pretty much anywhere. All you have to do is connect to your Bluetooth headphones or speakers and you are away.
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Sky Glass
Sky Glass: at SkyHead to Sky for more information
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Sonos Move 2
Sonos Move 2: at Sonos EuropeThis is a fantastic update to the original Sonos Move. Yes, it's still a bulky thing but the sound has been improved and it's now easier to move around. We love the new green colourway and its redesigned charging stand is fantastic. Sonos has re-engineered pretty much everything about the Move and made this one an essential buy.
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Guinness Nitrosurge
Guinness Nitrosurge: at AmazonGuinness has nailed it with this little gadget. We have been using it for a few months now and it has changed our Guinness drinking at home. The idea is you place this on top of the can and through ultrasonic technology it makes the Guinness pour even smoother. It's no gimmick, either, created by Guinness themselves. The device is fully rechargeable and and an essential part of any drinks cabinet.
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Perfect Draft Pro
Perfect Draft Pro: at perfectdraft.comWe can get enough of Perfect Draft Pro, the best way to recreate a pub in the home, with the device offering a perfect lager pour every single time. There's a huge selection of kegs to choose from and a great service where you can return the kegs for free, ready for re-use. There have been some huge discounts on this one, so hopefully you can bag a beer-based bargain this festive season.
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LEGO Pac-Man Arcade
LEGO Pac-Man Arcade: at LEGOThis one needs no introduction. LEGO have created the ultimate kit for gamers with its Pac-Man arcade. The bricks build a Pac-Man machine that can simulate the ghosts chasing Pac-Man and some fantastic extras, too. There are some 2651 bricks to make this one, so it will keep them busy for days!
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Iconic David Bowie Snowman Scarf
Iconic David Bowie Snowman Scarf: at notjustclothing.co.ukThis is a fantastic gift for anyone who is a fan of The Snowman and David Bowie. The iconic scarf he wears in the introduction to the iconic Christmas cartoon is now available to buy and it's a beautiful recreation. It's for a good cause, too: 50% of the proceeds from each sale, will be donated to Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice, a charity of which Raymond Briggs was a friend and patron.
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Super Pocket
Super Pocket: at hypermegatech.comThis may well be the favourite thing we've tested this year. Hyper Mega Tech have created a near perfect retro treat - the Super Pocket is a superb, budget-friendly handheld that will transport you back to 16-bit goodness. There are two version of the handheld: Capcom or Taito, plus the added bonus of being able to buy Evercade cartridges to expand your retro gaming collection. Fantastic stuff.
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Smokehead Unfiltered
Smokehead Unfiltered: at The Whisky ExchangeSmokehead Unfiltered is for those that like their whisky REALLY smokey. Not that the smoke overpours the taste, it's just one note of many that makes up this rich, sumptuous whisky. If you are a fan of Islay single malts and their peatiness, then this is an essential buy.
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EA Sports FC24
EA Sports FC24: at AmazonOne of the games of the year that will keep any football fan happy for hours, days, weeks and months. While the FIFA game franchise may be no more, EA Sports FC24, with its wealth of official teams, leagues and gameplay that has been refined, is as good a successor as you can get.
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Curepedia
Curepedia: at AmazonThis is a fantastic book that is a must for any Cure fans. Simon Price is one of the UK's best music journalists and his odyssey into all things Cure - the books official title is Curepedia: An A-Z of Cure - has exclusive and exhaustive interviews with the band, a comprehensive breakdown of their songs and so much miscellaneous trivia. Reading it is Just Like Heaven.
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Nespresso Vertuo Pop
Nespresso Vertuo Pop: at AmazonWe think this is the best Nespresso machine yet, thanks to its achingly simple controls, smaller footprint and superb colour options. The Nespresso Vertuo Pop offers up coffee through the bigger Nespresso capsules, which means there are three coffee sizes to choose from via the capsules - from a full cup of coffee to an espresso. There have been some fantastic discounts for this coffee machine so we reckon you will be able to get it for a great price this Christmas.
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Clinique Clinique Happy For Men
Clinique Clinique Happy For Men: at AmazonOne of our favourite aftershaves, Clinique Clinique Happy For Men is a blast of cool citrus, with bright notes of lime, mandarin and lemon. This is all cut through with musk, cedar and a decent dose of cypress.
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Marc Chacksfield
Marc Chacksfield
Content Director

As Content Director of Shortlist, Marc likes nothing more than to compile endless lists of an evening by candlelight. He started out life as a movie writer for numerous (now defunct) magazines and soon found himself online - editing a gaggle of gadget sites, including TechRadar, Digital Camera World and Tom's Guide UK. At Shortlist you'll find him mostly writing about movies and tech, so no change there then.

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