Free gift finder · 41 ideas · prices checked October 2026
Christmas gifts for your boyfriend: 41 ideas
Most boyfriends say "I don't need anything" and then use the thing you gave them every day. The best present is something he uses weekly, a hobby upgrade, or something to share. These ideas are sorted by price, each with the reason it works.
Under £20
#1 · £17.99
Switch 2 carrying case and screen protector
Protects a Switch 2 in a bag.
£20 to £50
#2 · £20
Manicure kit in a pouch
A compact kit that fits a wash bag or a desk drawer.
#3 · £20.90
Men's daily skincare routine set
A simple cleanse-and-moisturise routine in one box.
#4 · £21.99
The Traitors board game
Fun for two or a group; good for a games night or a family night in.
#7 · £27.90
Men's body-care gift set
Shower gel and body care in a ready-boxed set, for the man who never buys any of it himself.
#8 · £29
Bluetooth item tracker
Helps find keys or a wallet; ideal for anyone who is always losing them.
#9 · £31.99
Nintendo Switch Sports (Switch)
A sports game that suits a living-room group.
#10 · £35
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch)
A platform game for the original Switch.
#11 · £35
Super Mario Odyssey (Switch)
A platform game for the original Switch.
#12 · £37.99
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)
A racing game for the original Switch that suits mixed ages.
#13 · £39
Magnetic wireless charger
Neat for the bedside; works with compatible phones.
#15 · £40
Men's hydration skincare duo
Two skincare essentials for a man with a basic routine.
#16 · £42.99
Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2 Edition)
A Pokémon game for a Switch 2; check which console they own.
#17 · £44.99
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch)
A fighting game for several players on the original Switch.
#18 · £45.90
Medium men's body-care set
A mid-sized shower-and-body set, for a man who never buys any himself.
#19 · £49.99
Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2)
An action game for a Switch 2; check which console they own.
#20 · £49.99
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 Edition)
A well-known adventure game; check which console they own.
£50 and over
For a bigger budget.
#22 · £50
Men's miniature fragrance set (5 x 5 ml)
Five small bottles to find a favourite before buying a full size.
#24 · £59
Merino wool crew-neck jumper, black
A smart-casual jumper that outlasts most fast-fashion knitwear.
#25 · £59.99
PS5 wireless controller
A spare or upgraded pad for a PlayStation 5.
#26 · £59.99
Mario Kart World (Switch 2)
A racing game for a Switch 2 that works for groups; check which console they own.
#28 · £62.95
Switch 2 Pro Controller
A controller for a Switch 2; check which console they own.
#29 · £67
Men's eau de toilette (30 ml)
Ask him or his friends which scent he likes before buying; larger bottles cost more.
#30 · £68
Fitness tracker
Steps, sleep and heart rate for anyone with a New Year fitness plan.
#31 · £69.99
Instant camera
Prints photos on the spot, for scrapbooks, bedroom walls and memories of nights out and trips.
#33 · £79.99
True wireless earbuds
A big, useful present for music, the gym or podcasts.
#35 · £99.99
Wireless gaming headset for PS5 and PC
A wireless headset for console or PC gaming; check which platform they use.
#36 · £119.99
Wireless headset for PS5
A headset built for the PS5; check that they have one.
#38 · £121
Men's miniature fragrance set (4 x 5 ml)
Four small bottles in a gift box; a way to try scents without committing.
#41 · £354.99
Nintendo Switch 2 console
The big-ticket gaming present of the season; check the version and bundle.
Prices are exact shelf prices in pounds, read from John Lewis and The Works on 5 October 2026: we opened each product page and checked the price, the currency and that the item was in stock. Prices move with sales and Black Friday, so check at the shop. The links open a search at John Lewis, Argos or The Works, with no affiliate tracking: if a link ever earns us a commission, it will not change what we recommend.
How to choose
- Listen for what he mentions wanting in the autumn: it is usually a better version of something he already owns.
- For a relationship that is new, keep it modest so nobody feels awkward.
- Add something to do together (a game, a meal) and write it in the card.
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