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70 Unique Gifts for Boyfriends That'll Warm His Heart

You can't go wrong with these thoughtful and sentimental picks for his birthday, your anniversary or any other special occasion.

By Cameron Jenkins and Cailey Lindberg
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Shopping for men can be, well, stressful even if you've been dating for years. He might say that he "doesn't want anything," whether you're browsing for his birthday, your anniversary, Christmas or Valentine's Day (it's never too early to start planning). To make the shopping process stress-free, we've rounded up the best gifts for boyfriends so you can find something he'll love almost as much as he loves you. This list of ideas has been carefully curated to bring you the best of the best, from cute and creative presents to more personalized and thoughtful items that'll fit every love language.

We've got tons of high-tech gadgets for him to play with along with more romantic gifts that'll tug at his heart strings. There are even a few gag gifts thrown in if you want to make him belly laugh. If quality time is his love language over the perfect present, there are fun couples gifts, activities and games that you can enjoy, together. Men often gravitate towards more practical gifts, so you'll find a bunch of useful picks on this list to make his day-to-day life easier.

The best part? Many of these items are available on Amazon and will ship in two days or less if you're caught shopping last minute. No matter which gift you choose, he's sure to cherish it (and you) for years to come.

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Easy Way To Get Romantic

I Wrote A Book About You

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I Wrote A Book About You
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Easy Way To Get Romantic

I Wrote A Book About You

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Put your love story in print by answering the prompts in this fill-in-the-blank book. Prompts range from light-hearted ("If I created a sandwich for you, here's what would be on it ____") to straight-up heartfelt (I, for one, am grateful that you _____").

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5 Stars On Amazon

Personalized Acrylic Song Plaque

Personalized Acrylic Song Plaque
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5 Stars On Amazon

Personalized Acrylic Song Plaque

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This beautiful LED plaque can be personalized with your song. "This came out very good! I’m super pleased and highly recommend this product!" One Amazon reviewer wrote.

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Our Bucket List: A Journal

Our Bucket List: A Journal
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Our Bucket List: A Journal

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Finding fun activities to do as a couple is important to keep a relationship strong. This journal will let you create a bucket list for endless adventures together. It has room for up to 100 fun ideas, plus encouraging quotes to make both of your travel dreams come true.

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12’’ Screen Magnifier for Smartphone

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12’’ Screen Magnifier for Smartphone

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He can watch his favorite shows right from the comfort of his bed with this screen magnifier. Over 13,000 Amazon users have tried it and say they'd "highly recommend" this tech pick, which works with both iPhones and Androids. The wood stand is a nice touch too!

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A Very Unique Gift

Capsule Letters in a Bottle

Capsule Letters in a Bottle
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A Very Unique Gift

Capsule Letters in a Bottle

Each capsule comes with a blank piece of paper inside, so you can write him custom letters that will make him smile, laugh and just feel good.

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Sentimental Gift for Boyfriend

Custom Sweatshirt

Custom Sweatshirt
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Sentimental Gift for Boyfriend

Custom Sweatshirt

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Here's one sweatshirt you'll never have to steal. Made of cotton and polyester, this his and hers design can be customized with a photo of the two of you for a cute touch.

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Mystery Tackle Box

Amazon’s Choice
Mystery Tackle Box
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Mystery Tackle Box

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If he loves to fish, this is the gift for him. His "mystery box" will arrive with different baits and lures that'll keep him relaxed and happy during his adventures.

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Perfect For Long-Distance Couples

100 Movies Scratch Off Poster

100 Movies Scratch Off Poster
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Perfect For Long-Distance Couples

100 Movies Scratch Off Poster

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Even if he's convinced that he's seen every movie ever released, this scratch-and-reveal poster will prove otherwise. Think of this wall-worthy poster as a bucket list for film buffs, as it calls out 100 of the best movies of all time.

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If He Loves Nostalgic Gifts

Retro Arcade Machine

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If He Loves Nostalgic Gifts

Retro Arcade Machine

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There's no cuter gift than this mini retro arcade machine. While it's not the exact games from his youth, it'll give him hours of fun and entertainment. And the best part? He can easily take it anywhere.

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A Top-Pick For Christmas

Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager

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A Top-Pick For Christmas

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While you're usually down to give him a shoulder rub when he asks, you're not always around when his aches and pains kick in. The solution? This heated neck and back massager that can be adjusted to one of three intensity levels, depending on how he's feeling.

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Great Gift Under $20

Wallet Card Love Note

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Great Gift Under $20

Wallet Card Love Note

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This metal card — complete with a sweet engraved message — is a unique way to tell him you love him. He can simply slip it right into his wallet to be reminded of just how much you care.

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For Your Special Anniversary

Monthly Date Night Subscription

Monthly Date Night Subscription
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For Your Special Anniversary

Monthly Date Night Subscription

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As long as he's got you, he doesn't need anything (or so he says). With that being said, send this box full of activities, games and conversation starters for an at-home date night straight to his door each month.

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For the Boyfriend Who's Always On The Go

Personalized Leather Toiletry Bag

Personalized Leather Toiletry Bag
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For the Boyfriend Who's Always On The Go

Personalized Leather Toiletry Bag

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This thoughtful gift looks luxurious without the expensive price tag. Your boyfriend will love carrying this toiletry bag on his next work trip or an upcoming vacation (hopefully with you).

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He'll Love It

Wooden Docking Station

Wooden Docking Station
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He'll Love It

Wooden Docking Station

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More personal than a classic docking station, this wooden version lets you add his name, initial or monogram all while giving his phone, watch, keys, glasses and wallet a place to rest.

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Great Useful Gift For Him

Wireless 3-in-1 Charging Stand

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Great Useful Gift For Him

Wireless 3-in-1 Charging Stand

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Here's an easy way to give his iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods a power boost without cluttering his nightstand with charging cables. So, if we're being honest, this is a gift for you, too.

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Meaningful Without Being Cheesy (Promise)

Custom Vinyl Record Print

Custom Vinyl Record Print
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Meaningful Without Being Cheesy (Promise)

Custom Vinyl Record Print

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Pick a song from your couple's soundtrack and turn it into something he'll cherish forever. Send the name of the track — the one he played during your first date, the one that you first slow danced to, the list goes on — to this shop, then pick a record color and write a personalized message.

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For the Guy Who Has Everything

The New York Times Custom Football Book

The New York Times Custom Football Book
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For the Guy Who Has Everything

The New York Times Custom Football Book

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This sports memorabilia collection retraces his favorite NFL team's big wins and newsworthy events. Choose his team, personalize the front cover with his name and watch him swoon over his team's best moments.

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Lightsaber Chopsticks

Lightsaber Chopsticks
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Lightsaber Chopsticks

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These LED lightsaber chopsticks are just too much fun. "Super cute, light up well, look great, got them as a joint present for my boyfriend and his brother so they could both have two pairs and have chopstick wars," one Amazon reviewer wrote.

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Over 30,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon

Shape Shifting Box

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Shape Shifting Box
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Over 30,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon

Shape Shifting Box

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It might look like an ordinary box, but he'll spend hours (off his phone, BTW!) to figure out how to transform it into 70 different shapes. "I bought this cube as a part of my boyfriend’s Christmas gift and it was immediately his favorite," one Amazon reviewer wrote.

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Engraved Pocket Knife

Engraved Pocket Knife
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Engraved Pocket Knife

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Upgrade his favorite pocket knife by engraving it! This stainless steel version comes with a sweet message for a gift he'll use over and over.

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Cameron Jenkins
Staff Writer

Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.

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Commerce Editor, Gifts & LIfestyle

Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com. 

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