Karen Silas
The best Christmas gifts for men 2020: From grooming products to home & garden essentials, cool new technology & personalised presents for your husband, boyfriend, dad, brother or guy friend.
Struggling to find the perfect Christmas present for the man in your life, or your dad, brother, guy BFF or grandfather? They might seem hard to buy for – and there's only two weeks left until 25 December! – but we're here to help with our 2020 list of the best Christmas gifts for men. Keep reading to see our gift guide with Christmas present ideas and inspiration...
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Our favourite gifts for him range from the funny to the sophisticated – and include everything from the latest tech must-haves to grooming gifts, personalised presents and more, so there's sure to be something he'll love.
Clothing & accessories you can't go wrong with
Gloves are a classic foolproof present – and he’ll keep warm all winter with these leather gloves that feature a stylish striped ribbed cuff.
Conver leather gloves, were £79 NOW £27, Ted Baker
The Skyline boot from Ariat is waterproof, breathable and oh so comfy – everything he’ll need to conquer the great outdoors!
Skyline Summit Gore-Tex Boots, £170, Ariat
A touch of luxe! This five-star rated scarf – available in four different colours – is made of 100% cashmere and is from H&M’s premium quality line.
Cashmere scarf, £39.99, H&M
Charles Tyrwhitt has a host of smart men's gifts for the professional guy in your life, from menswear print silk face masks that double as pocket squares to elegant umbrellas. Another of our favourites is this colourful sock set.
Patterned sock gift set, £29.95, Charles Tyrwhitt
Made from responsible merino wool with the famous Ramskull logo embroidered onto the jumper, this is the perfect present for the man in your life who loves his wardrobe. It also comes in six different colours, so get the one that suits him the most.
AllSaints Ivar Merino crew jumper, £62, AllSaints
Named after one of England’s most beautiful coastal counties, this 15-pair gift box is a selection of easy-to-wear classics. The stylish nautical collection features block colours, spots, stripes and checks in an enticing palette of reds, creams, blues and greys.
Cornwall Collection, £195, London Sock Company
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Nothing says sophistication more than a great watch – and this Fossil timepiece, which comes in nine different colours, has a sleek modern design and classic elegance he'll love.
Fossil Neutra chronograph watch, more styles available, £139, Fossil
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Grooming products he'll be desperate to use
An all-in-one kit with a manicure multi-tool – clippers, scissors, knife, nail file & cuticle pusher – and a hydrating hand moisturiser.
Gentlemen’s Hardware In Good Hands Gift Set, was £20 NOW £16, Amara
If he likes to keep his hair and beard on point, even in lockdown, gift him with this hair trimmer, with an impressive 20 length settings and an integrated vacuum for less mess.
Philips Multigroom All-In-One Hair trimmer, Was £80 NOW £49.99, Amazon
For self-care Sunday or self-care every day! This Clarins Men’s set includes the popular skincare brand’s exfoliating cleanser, moisture balm, shampoo & shower gel and shaving oil all just for him, and packed in a cool washbag.
Clarins Men Hydration Collection, £42, Clarins
Amazon’s #1 seller in Electric Toothbrushes, the Oral B Pro 2 has a gum pressure sensor so to alert you if you brush too hard, and has two brushing modes: daily clean and gum care.
Oral-B Pro 2 2500 Electric Toothbrush, was £79.99 NOW £33, Amazon
Give him a signature scent this Christmas with a gorgeous Floris aftershave. Santal Eau de Toilette has scents of black pepper, nutmeg and clove, as well as lavender and sandalwood, gorgeous!
Floris Santal Eau de Toilette, £80, Floris
Vegan Australian brand Charles + Lee have made it across the pond, unveiling their stylish yet practical grooming products. There's a gift pack to suit every man in your life, like this Mr Business set for the guy who wants a no-fuss, effective skincare routine. It includes a face wash, moisturiser, and hand and body wash, not to mention a premium toiletry bag.
Mr Business gift pack, Was £32.97 NOW £24.99, Charles + Lee
The best men's Christmas gifts for his hobbies, from gardening to guitar
If he's a keen golfer, he'll want all the kit that the pros love. Cannaray's CBD Pro-Golfer Kit was curated in partnership with the PGA, and includes three products to help aid and improve performance; the kit includes CBD oral drops, CBD muscle balm (perfect for those post-golf aching muscles) and CBD curcumin capsules, full of anti-inflammatory properties.
Pro-golfer's CBD kit, £100, Cannaray
Is he an avid gamer that deserves a major treat this year? In Amazon's last-minute Christmas deals, you can save £250 on an ASUS gaming laptop with Intel's latest 10th Generation Core-i5 Processor, a 15.6 Inch 144Hz IPS-level display and a 30 day free trial of Xbox Game Pass.
ASUS TUF FX506 144Hz Full HD 15.6" Gaming Laptop, was £1,099.99 Deal Price: £849.99, Amazon
Whether he plays guitar or has always wanted to learn – what better time to take up a new musical hobby than during lockdown – this electric guitar set has everything he'll need to unleash his inner rock star: a guitar plus 20 watt amp and headphone output, a digital guitar tuner with colour LCD screen, spare strings, guitar picks, a strap and guitar travel bag.
RockJam electric guitar set, £119, Amazon
For your favourite gardening guy, this gift set includes not just a stainless steel fork and trowel, wooden markers, string and measuring dibber, but also tea and a personalisable mug and coaster.
Personalised Deluxe Garden Tool Wicker Basket Gift Set, £50, eBay
This cool foldable drone with three speeds is great for beginners – it is equipped with a 720P HD camera and even has voice control or the option to control it by moving your mobile.
Snaptain mini drone, £45.99, Amazon
Amazon's Choice for remote controlled 4x4 offroad is this remote control car that can go up to 26km/h and take on tough terrain thanks to 4WD technology.
Vatos remote control 4WD vehicle, £68.99, Amazon
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This 100% waterproof speaker connects to Bluetooth devices and comes with a hook and suction cup for the shower – but you can also take the compact speaker on the go anywhere.
iFox Bluetooth Shower Speaker, £29.99, Amazon
State of the art headphones are a must for anyone who loves music – and Bose headphones are a coveted buy, with 11 levels of noise cancelling so you can get fully immersed in sound and control distractions (perfect if you’re working at home!). They’re also optimised to work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, too.
Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones, was £349.95 NOW £289, Amazon
If the man in your life is an avid bookworm, splash out on the Amazon Kindle Oasis. The Paperwhite display makes it feel like you're reading a book, while the sophisticated E Ink technology allows for quick page-turning. Plus, this Kindle is waterproof for up to two metres for an hour - perfect for reading in the bath! With its 8GB storage, your loved one can download literally thousands of books and if he gets tired of reading and wants to switch to listening, he can do so with Audible by simpling pairing headphones or Bluetooth speakers to the kindle.
Amazon Kindle Oasis, £229, AO
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Okay so it’s impossible to get your hands on PS5 these days but multiple gaming sites are reporting talk that Amazon will be restocking around 14 December just in time for Christmas. So you know the drill! Bookmark and keep checking back to see when more of 2020s most sought-after gift are available to buy – he will truly appreciate the effort.
PS5, £449.99, Amazon
Useful homeware essentials he'll be thankful for
If he's a wine and cheese connoisseur, this multi-tool will be perfect for him. With an elegant gold-coloured finish, the tool has everything he’ll need for wine and cheese night: a corkscrew, bottle opener, can opener and blades for just about every type of cheese imaginable.
Pretty Useful Tools Cheese & Wine Multi-Tool, £18, Amara
Looking for a high-quality tea kettle with a trendy design? You can’t go wrong with a stylish Smeg appliance that will make his kitchen extra chic.
Smeg ‘50s Retro Kettle, more colours available, was £129 NOW £119, Amazon
For sophisticated men’s jewellery, Tiffany & Co is a great place to start. But did you know the iconic jewellery brand also has gorgeous gifts for homes as well? While there's a waitlist for individual Tiffany shot glasses, which start at £25, you can pick up this shot glass set that will definitely elevate his barware game! And if you love Tiffany, here's some great news: the jeweller's Luxury Gifts Pop-Up kicks off at Harrods on 9 November and if you buy the cocktail set from Tiffany & Co's barware range at the Pop-Up you'll get a complimentary cocktail making masterclass.
Tiffany & Co Diamond Point Shot Glass Set of Four, £140, Tiffany & Co
He’ll be brewing up some seriously delicious coffee with a brand new Nespresso machine – we love this Magimix coffee maker that comes with an Aeroccino milk frother and 16 Nespresso capsules.
Inissia Nespresso Coffee Machine with Aeroccino, £182.84, Amazon
Is his New Year's resolution to eat more healthily? This air fryer, which requires little or no oil for your favourite foods, features seven easy-to-use cooking functions, a touch-sensitive display and a 30-minute timer. Plus, it's so easy to clean!
Salter EK4221 Digital Hot Air Fryer, £62.99, Amazon
Personalised presents for that extra thoughtful touch
For the 'Game of Thrones' fan, a personalised desk name plate for home or office created in the familiar font of the iconic HBO show.
Game of Thrones Style Name Plate, from £5.99, Etsy
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Neon signs are a big home decor trend – and he can make his own custom look for his living space with this battery-powered gift which includes three metres of neon-effect flexi wire to create a his own bespoke conversation piece.
Make your own neon sign kit, £15, Oliver Bonas
Aspinal of London has a host of elegant personalisable gifts, like this billfold wallet with the option of adding a monogram for an additional £25. The timeless leather accessory is also available in smooth cognac and brown crocodile.
Eight-card Billfold Wallet, was £135 NOW £81, Aspinal of London
Does he love the gym? He'll love one of these fitness gifts
Who needs to go to the gym? Gift him a set of four premium resistance bands for his at-home workouts – a very handy gift, especially during lockdown!
Proworks Resistance Loop Bands, £7.99, eBay
This stretch jersey balaclava is great for outdoor winter workouts. A runners’ must-have with reflective details for safety, it is made from sweat-wicking Dri-FIT material.
Nike Run Therma Sphere 3.0 Stretch-Jersey Hood, £30, Mr Porter
If he wants to get fit and stay fit in 2021, gift him this amazing smartwatch, which measures sleep quality, tracks your heart rate and workouts, and links with your workout music on Spotify. It also has a notification component for calls, texts, calendar and connected apps like Facebook and Gmail.
Fitbit Versa 2, was £199.99 NOW £163, Amazon
Is he always feeling sore after the gym or when he gets home from work? The Theragun could become his new best friend! This is the most trusted percussive massage therapy device among celebrities, professional sports teams, athletes, and world-renowned trainers, and would be the perfect gift for the man in your life this Christmas.
Up to £149 off Theragun devices during the Black Friday sales
Pet gifts for the man who's four-legged friend is his best pal
A dog walking set with everything he’ll need to take his pampered pup out for a stroll, including dog shampoo, a paw cleaning cloth, a dog whistle and a poo bag holder.
Norfolk Society Natural Living Dog Walking Kit, was £20 NOW £16, Amara
We love a guy who loves his cat babies! And devoted cat lovers will love this purr-fect t-shirt that cements their Cat Dad status.
Cat Dad T-Shirt, from £22.40, Etsy
You can't go wrong with food, wine or spirits, can you?
This flavour-packed gift box hits all the main food groups… if the main food groups were beer, meat, crackling and chutney, that is. Sign us up!
Man Box Beer And Food Hamper, £38, Not on the High Street
This indulgent hamper is jam-packed with delicious teatime treats, from salted caramel fudge and lemon shortbread to cheese flat bread and red onion chutney. Wash it all down with a glass of prosecco or red wine.
The Grosmont Hamper, £130, Cartwright & Butler
Treat your man's sweet tooth with this marshamallow treat! An indoor campfire to toast your delicious naughty but oh-so-nice indulgences. There's a variety of gourmet marshmallow flavours to choose from.
Naked Marshmallow toasting kit, £22.95, Not on the High Street
That Boutique-y Gin Company's Yuletide Gin is the perfect festive treat, complete with edible gold flakes for that snow globe finish!
Yuletide Gin from That Boutique-y Gin Company, £34.95, Master of Malt
A bottle of Laithwaite’s best selling Rioja, Barón de Barbón, comes along with two wine glasses in this chic gift set.
Rioja and Glasses Gift Set, £25, Laithwaite's
If your special guy doesn’t drink alcohol, he can still toast to the holidays with non-alcoholic cocktails made with this cool gift set. Three non-alcoholic spirits are included along with serve suggestions.
Non-alcoholic spirits gift set, £35, Oliver Bonas
With this set that's perfect for whisky connoisseurs, four Scottish single malts, Wales' award-winning Penderyn single malt and individual tasting cards come enclosed in a personalised gift box.
Single malt whisky tasting set, £34.95, Not on the High Street
We've all missed out on travel this year, so give him a trip to Greece through the flavours of METAXA other delicious culinary treasures in this Oliveology hamper!
Oliveology X METAXA Gift Set, £100, Oliveology
With flavours of citrus, peach, apricot and spice, this single malt whisky will go down a treat for your loved one this Christmas.
Organic single malt whisky, £49.95, Nc'Nean
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