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Christmas gifts for your husband: 45 ideas

After years together, the risk with a husband is repeating last year's present. A better plan is to give something he uses daily at a higher quality, or something that helps with a hobby or a goal for the new year. These ideas are sorted by price, each with the reason it works.

Under £20

  1. #1 · £12

    The Traitors card game

    Quick rounds based on a hit TV show; handy for the dead days between Christmas and New Year.

    John LewisArgosThe Works

  2. #2 · £14

    Golf-ball ice mould

    Ice cubes shaped like golf balls, for a golfer's drink.

    John LewisArgosThe Works

  3. #3 · £15

    Breton stripe socks, 3-pack

    A safe choice for most men.

    John LewisArgosThe Works

  4. #4 · £18

    Whisky glasses, pair

    Makes the after-dinner dram feel like an occasion; check that the person drinks whisky.

    John LewisArgos

  5. #5 · £19

    Cotton beanie hat

    Simple, warm and goes with any coat.

    John LewisArgos

  6. #6 · £19.99

    Power bank (10,000 mAh)

    Saves the day when the phone dies on a long train journey, at the match or on a night out.

    John LewisArgos

£20 to £50

  1. #7 · £20

    Knot cufflinks

    A small, smart gift for the shirt-and-tie wearer.

    John LewisArgos

  2. #8 · £20

    Manicure kit in a pouch

    A compact kit that fits a wash bag or a desk drawer.

    John LewisArgosThe Works

  3. #9 · £20.90

    Men's daily skincare routine set

    A simple cleanse-and-moisturise routine in one box.

    John LewisArgos

  4. #10 · £21.99

    The Traitors board game

    Fun for two or a group; good for a games night or a family night in.

    John LewisArgosThe Works

  5. #11 · £22

    Touchscreen gloves

    Stay warm at the bus stop and still answer the phone.

    John LewisArgos

  6. #12 · £24

    Patisserie-style chocolate box (18 pieces)

    A treat to share on the sofa.

    John LewisArgos

  7. #13 · £24

    Double-wall insulated travel mug

    For the morning commute.

    John LewisArgos

  8. #14 · £25

    Reversible leather belt

    Black on one side, brown on the other: one belt for work shoes and boots alike.

    John LewisArgos

  9. #15 · £25

    Men's slippers

    Everyone has an old pair; a fresh pair for the sofa on Christmas Day gets worn straight away.

    John LewisArgos

  10. #16 · £25

    Head torch

    Hands-free light for the garage, loft, shed, camping and dark winter walks.

    John LewisArgosThe Works

  11. #17 · £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.

    John LewisArgos

  12. #18 · £28

    Flip-top insulated travel mug

    Keeps tea or coffee hot through a cold dog walk or the drive to work.

    John LewisArgos

  13. #19 · £29

    Bluetooth item tracker

    Helps find keys or a wallet; ideal for anyone who is always losing them.

    John LewisArgos

  14. #20 · £36

    BBQ multi-tool

    Tongs, spatula and bottle opener in one gadget for the barbecue enthusiast.

    John LewisArgos

  15. #21 · £39

    Magnetic wireless charger

    Neat for the bedside; works with compatible phones.

    John LewisArgos

  16. #22 · £39.99

    Small waterproof Bluetooth speaker

    Pocket-sized music for the kitchen, shed or a wet weekend walk; the waterproofing means rain will not ruin it.

    John LewisArgos

  17. #23 · £39.99

    Wireless earbuds

    Good for the commute and the gym, and the kind of tech plenty of people never buy for themselves.

    John LewisArgos

  18. #24 · £40

    Men's eau de parfum (30 ml)

    A safe pick if you know the scent family he wears; ask someone close to him first. Larger bottles cost more.

    John LewisArgos

  19. #25 · £40

    Craft beer gift box

    A mixed box of beers to work through over the holidays; check that he drinks.

    John LewisArgos

  20. #26 · £40

    Lounge joggers

    For lazy Christmas days; comfortable enough to live in.

    John LewisArgos

  21. #27 · £40

    Men's hydration skincare duo

    Two skincare essentials for a man with a basic routine.

    John LewisArgos

  22. #28 · £45

    Leather bifold wallet

    An everyday item that rarely gets replaced, so a decent one is used for years.

    John LewisArgos

  23. #29 · £45

    Cotton pyjama set

    A proper set for Christmas morning, if he lives in old t-shirts.

    John LewisArgos

  24. #30 · £45.90

    Medium men's body-care set

    A mid-sized shower-and-body set, for a man who never buys any himself.

    John LewisArgos

£50 and over

For a bigger budget.

  1. #31 · £50

    Fleece dressing gown

    Warm, soft and the first thing he puts on at home in December.

    John LewisArgos

  2. #32 · £50

    Men's grooming collection

    A boxed grooming set for his bathroom shelf.

    John LewisArgos

  3. #33 · £50

    Men's miniature fragrance set (5 x 5 ml)

    Five small bottles to find a favourite before buying a full size.

    John LewisArgos

  4. #34 · £59

    Merino wool crew-neck jumper, black

    A smart-casual jumper that outlasts most fast-fashion knitwear.

    John LewisArgos

  5. #35 · £60

    Suede slippers

    A smarter, cosier way into the winter.

    John LewisArgos

  6. #36 · £65

    Personalised brass sundial compass

    An engraved compass for walkers and explorers.

    John LewisArgos

  7. #37 · £67

    Men's eau de toilette (30 ml)

    Ask him or his friends which scent he likes before buying; larger bottles cost more.

    John LewisArgos

  8. #38 · £68

    Fitness tracker

    Steps, sleep and heart rate for anyone with a New Year fitness plan.

    John LewisArgos

  9. #39 · £69.99

    Instant camera

    Prints photos on the spot, for scrapbooks, bedroom walls and memories of nights out and trips.

    John LewisArgosThe Works

  10. #40 · £72

    Pebble-leather wallet

    A good-quality upgrade on a worn-out one.

    John LewisArgos

  11. #41 · £79.99

    True wireless earbuds

    A big, useful present for music, the gym or podcasts.

    John LewisArgos

  12. #42 · £80

    Large men's body-care set

    A big box for a shower-and-skin routine.

    John LewisArgos

  13. #43 · £120

    Quartz watch

    A watch he will glance at every day.

    John LewisArgos

  14. #44 · £121

    Men's miniature fragrance set (4 x 5 ml)

    Four small bottles in a gift box; a way to try scents without committing.

    John LewisArgos

  15. #45 · £129

    Percussion massage gun

    Helpful after the gym or a long day at a desk.

    John LewisArgos

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

  • Replace something worn out: wallet, slippers, headphones or a travel mug.
  • Pick one present for his hobby and one small treat.
  • A fitness tracker or a hobby kit suits the new-year plans he has already started.

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