The 33 Best Gifts for Teens, Approved by Our Kids

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• For the Builders

  Lego

  Icons Succulents Building Kit

  No matter how old you are, completing Lego sets is therapeutic and fun! There are about a gazillion Lego kits available, including this planter full of succulents. The resulting build makes very cute room decor, and we think most teens would love it—but if it’s not up their alley, so many other sets available that we’re nearly certain you can find one for your kiddo. If you’re lucky, they might even ask you to help them complete it. Bonding time!

• For the Friendly

  Quefe

  Friendship Bracelet Making Kit

  Swifties (aka Taylor Swift fans) started making friendship bracelets to trade during the Eras Tour, and they’ve exploded in popularity as a result, spanning fandoms far and wide. (As an EDM enthusiast, I’ve always called them “kandi,” but that’s a story for a different guide.) You can never have too many vowel beads, and the type of elastic you use can make a big difference in the longevity of your bracelets.

  I also like the BaubleBar Design Your Own Bracelet kit ($35), which comes with some fancier-looking beads and a handy rotating caddy that’s perfect for bracelet-making parties.

  Pro tip: Use Stretch Magic string! I’ve linked to the kit that I purchased most recently, but there are tons of other options on Amazon. If the teen in your life is into making bracelets, this is a gift that will keep on giving.

• For the Board Gamers

  We’re Not Really Strangers

  Card Game

  This card game has remained popular for several years. It can be played with friends, family members, and significant others. It asks poignant questions that’ll let teens deepen their relationships with their loved ones—and possibly themselves. It’d make a good gift for any kid with a social circle, but it might be especially appreciated by young adults moving out for the first time. There’s no better way to break the ice with a new roommate than to play a round or two of We’re Not Really Strangers.

• For the Insomniacs

  Being a teenager is hard. Aside from being trendy, weighted blankets can feel like a big ol’ hug, helping to ease stressed-out feelings. Bearaby makes the best weighted blanket—it’s available in many gorgeous colors, it’s breathable, and the Tencel version is biodegradable. We have plenty of recommendations (and advice on which weight to buy) in our Best Weighted Blankets guide.

• For a Good Night’s Sleep

  Hugz

  Weighted Stuffed Animals

  Hugz weighted stuffed animals are the best. They’re available in a ton of cute, cuddly varieties. I’ve slept with Shelly the Turtle every night since she got to my house, and Toffee the Highland Cow is great, too. Each critter weighs 3.8 pounds, which is just heavy enough to feel like a hug without feeling too heavy or overwhelming. They can be placed in the freezer or microwave for additional sensory goodness. Miniature sizes are available, but I think it’s worth getting the bigger versions. And I like that I can get the benefit of a weighted blanket without all the bulk of one.

• For the Vinyl Collector

  Victrola

  Re-Spin Bluetooth Suitcase Record Player

  Vinyl records have been steadily skyrocketing in popularity, and for good reason. In the era of streaming, it’s easy to feel a disconnect with music, and it can be difficult to find new artists. Physical records let you play a whole album front to back, and there’s a tactility that makes you appreciate the art more.

  Victrola’s new Re-Spin is an affordable way to bring the teen in your life in on the vinyl fun. This suitcase record player is lightweight and easy to tote around from room to room (or to a friend’s house), and the removable cover can convert into a stand for record covers. It has a built-in speaker that sounds pretty decent and can fill up a room. If they’ve gone through all their records, there’s a switch to turn the whole thing into a Bluetooth speaker to keep the party going via a connected smartphone. It’s made of 25 percent recycled plastic.

• For the Room Decorator

  These are some of our favorite smart ambient lights. From TikTok videos to gaming setups, they look good in any background. You can also place them on a bedroom wall or behind a TV for lighting that’s easier on the eyes. The colors are customizable via an app, so your teen can set the mood with a rainbow of hues, as well as multiple white shades. The app also includes preset scenes, scheduling options, and voice control.

  Added bonus: LED lights are cheaper to run than incandescent bulbs. Check out more recommendations in our Best Smart Lighting guide. We also have a dedicated guide to help you decide which Govee smart lights you should buy.

• For the Music Addict

• A New Slate

  Photograph: Brenda Stolyar

  An iPad is seemingly superfluous—until teens start using it to watch shows, do homework, or hop on Zoom meetings. They’re actually quite handy to have around. Apple’s 11th-generation model (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has a slick, modern design and is available in many fun colors. It’s fast and snappy, it has an improved base storage capacity, and it still charges via USB-C.

  Check our Best iPad and Best Tablets guides for more options. Don’t forget to read our Best iPad Accessories guide to trick out their slate with keyboard covers and stands.

• For Apple Stans

  Belkin

  3-in-1 Wireless Charger With MagSafe

  Does your teen already own an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods? If their nightstand is cluttered with various chargers for all three devices, get them this Belkin treelike 3-in-1 wireless charging station. It will only work with MagSafe iPhones—any iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, or iPhone 16—which will stick to the circular pad and recharge the device at the fastest speeds available (15 watts). The Apple Watch will attach magnetically to its puck, and they can plop the AirPods or AirPods Pro at the base to top ’em up. (Just make sure their AirPods have a wireless charging case.) There’s also a pad version that doesn’t take up as much vertical room.

• For the Almost-Adult

  SlimFold

  Micro Soft Shell Thin Wallet

  Like a good set of sheets or your first tools, a wallet is a gift you only get excited about when you’re almost an adult. SlimFold makes great gear. My partner has used this wallet daily for over eight years, and it’s still going strong. It has just enough room for cash and cards, preventing it from becoming bulky or obtrusive (or leaving a wear mark on pants pockets). The material is durable, stretchy, and flexible, and even when stuffed full the wallet remains lightweight. If your teen is preparing to fly the coop, this is a gift they’ll use almost every day.

  Note that there’s an RFID-blocking option available from SlimFold’s website for an extra $4, which you should avoid for two reasons. The first is that I don’t love SlimFold’s RFID blockers, which are basically removable cards that cause a nuisance when you’re trying to store bills or credit cards. The second is that RFID-based crimes related to skimming credit cards are nearly nonexistent. Skip it and save your money.

• For Skin-Care Savants

  Maybe your teen is already into skincare and stealing copious amounts of your expensive under-eye cream, despite the fact that they don’t even have dark circles yet. Bubble is a gender-neutral, teen-friendly company that makes products specifically designed for adolescent skin concerns, like acne and sweating. The ingredients are simple, but there are Bubble products for every step of a skin-care routine (except for SPF). All of them are cruelty-free, vegan, fragrance-free, and gentle enough for sensitive skin. I’m also a fan of the lip balm—it feels like a traditional balm, but the packaging is extra-cute, especially the little charms that you can get.

  This set includes the full lineup, but there are other kits available in smaller sizes and combinations. Bubble also has a fantastic resource called Skin School that will teach teens about things like skincare myths, skin types, and how to safely add products into a routine. Hopefully, it’ll help save your teen from the long-term consequences of using harsh cleansers or aggressively popping zits.

• For the Mobile Gamer

  Phone games are getting bigger and better every year. This controller works with compatible apps to essentially morph a smartphone into a mini gaming console. We’ve tested the iPhone model with the Lightning connector (8/10, WIRED Recommends), but there’s also a version for USB-C iPhones and Android phones. Both include robust social features that make it easy to play with others, record clips, and play console games.

  If your teen giftee is always playing one mobile game or another, they’ll probably love this gizmo. We have other options in our Best Mobile Gaming Controllers guide.

• For the Screen Scrollers

  A smartwatch can help your giftee leave their phone in their pocket more often and only take it out when they deem a notification to be important. These wearable gadgets can also track health and fitness features, control smart-home devices, and can even detect if they’ve taken a hard fall (and contact emergency services). Plus, smartwatches are just plain cool.

  If they have an iPhone, gift them the Apple Watch Series 10 (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It has tons of great features, like the aforementioned fall detection and mental health tracking, plus plenty more—read our Best Apple Watch guide for help deciding on a model.

  Alternative: Are they proud Android phone owner? Go with the Google Pixel Watch 3 for $400 (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It is supremely comfortable and has a similar suite of fitness features. Our guide to the Best Smartwatches has additional recommendations.

• A Budget Laptop

  Asus

  Zenbook 14 OLED (2024)

  The Asus Zenbook 14 (7/10, WIRED Review) is our favorite cheap laptop. It can get a little loud, but the screen and performance are both great, and the battery life is a whopping 15 hours. If your teen is interested in gaming (and you want them to game on it), you’ll want to go with another model, but when it comes to doing homework and falling down YouTube rabbit holes, this Zenbook is hard to beat.

  Looking for a MacBook, a Chromebook, or a different Windows machine? We’ve got more recommendations in our Laptops Buying Guide.

• For the Aspiring Valedictorian

  Apple

  MacBook Air (M4, 2025)

  The MacBook Air M4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite laptop overall. It strikes the perfect balance between performance, battery life, portability, and quality. It’s ultra quiet, being fanless and all, and there’s support for external monitors. There’s also onboard AI processing for Apple Intelligence, and the webcam looks nice too. Upgrades can be expensive, but this still offers excellent value at the base price, and it should last your teen well into college.

  Find additional recommendations in our Laptops Buying Guide.

• For the Book Enthusiast

  Photograph: Brenda Stolyar

  Amazon

  Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 12th Generation)

  A Kindle might make a fab gift for bookish teens. This model is our favorite. If they’re always hauling around a dozen paperbacks, this little portable library will lighten the load—it can hold literally thousands of electronic books. The battery lasts for weeks, too. Consider gifting a Kindle Unlimited membership to ensure they can download their favorite titles without spending their hard-earned allowance.

• For the Songbird

  The methods of delivery may have changed over the course of a few generations, but teens still need a way to blare music. Maybe it’s the perfect shower soundtrack, or maybe they just got into Pink Floyd and need everyone in the household to know. Whatever the case, a speaker will make a great gift (and save you from the pain of dealing with phone-speaker-quality angst).

  The JBL Flip 7 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our new favorite Bluetooth speaker. It’s water-resistant and durable, and there’s a strap and a carabiner included. It’s also available in many fun colors, like a vivid purple.

• For Breakouts

  Photograph: Brenda Stolyar

  Starface’s hydrocolloid blemish bandages are undeniably cute. The unisex star shapes help normalize acne—if you treat pimples as an excuse to decorate your face, they’re less likely to damage your self-esteem—and refills are inexpensive. The packaging is portable and adorable. It’s easy to stash the case inside a purse or backpack, and a built-in magnet keeps the compact closed.

  Hydrocolloid patches work to absorb fluid, which helps deflate zits and reduces both redness and irritation. They also act as a physical barrier to shield the skin from external bacteria (and picking). They’re compatible with all skin types. Just stick a star on top of a blemish, wear it for a few hours, and remove it to reveal flatter, calmer skin.

• For the Athlete

  Photograph: Medea Giordano

  Owala

  FreeSip Water Bottle

  The Owala FreeSip (9/10, WIRED Recommends) combines a couple of the biggest trends in teendom: sustainability and sticker-driven, color-coded customization. They come in a plethora of colors and capacities, and aside from being a status symbol, they’ll also encourage the lucky recipient to stay hydrated throughout the day. Disposable water bottles are not in style and haven’t been for some time.

  Pick out a coordinating pack for your giftee and you’ll officially be their favorite relative. Probably. Other trendy water bottles include the half-gallon Hydro Jug Pro and the classic Hydro Flask. Read our buying guide for more recommendations.

• For the Forgetful

  The last thing anyone wants is a teenager stranded with a flat tire and a dead phone—or conveniently MIA at a friend’s house because their “phone died.” We recommend this compact portable charger. Despite the small physical footprint, it has enough juice to keep phones, tablets, and other gadgets topped off. It’s also made with more environmentally friendly materials than others we’ve tried. Pair the charger with the company’s eco-friendly charging cables for a gift that’ll be used basically every day. 

• A Cute Hoodie

  Lululemon

  Scuba Oversized Half-Zip Hoodie

  Lululemon’s Scuba Oversized Half-Zip Hoodie is still trendy and cute, and it’s one of our favorites. It’s breathable and comfortable, and the giant hood is perfect for taking a nap. Combine it with the exaggerated cropped fit and we can almost guarantee that your kid will be thrilled when they unwrap this sweatshirt.

• A Way to Film Content

  Joby

  GripTight Tripod Mount for MagSafe

  If your teen likes making videos, this nifty mount will come in handy again and again. Its legs can be a tripod, but they’re also flexible so they can wrap around basically anything, and they can be level no matter where they’re filming. This mount is MagSafe compatible, but it comes with clamps for additional security if your teen doesn’t have an iPhone.

• An Alternative to Pricey Perfume

  Photograph: Louryn Strampe

  Fragrance is having a big moment. Alt makes dupes—good ones—of the most popular, drastically more expensive scents. Simply Vanille smells exactly like the hard-to-find Le Labo Vanille 44—”warm,” vanilla, and mandarin—and the Creed Aventus dupe smells exactly like its triple-digit counterpart.

  Tom Ford ain’t cheap, but it’s probably on your teen’s Pinterest board. I’ve been wearing Cherry Smash, the alternative to Tom Ford’s Lost Cherry, for years. I compared it to a sample of the real thing and quite literally could not tell the difference. These perfumes and colognes are a great way to get close to the designer brand without spending your entire gift budget.

• For the Social Butterfly

  Photograph: Louryn Strampe

  This camera is made from recycled waste. It’s amazing. It has automatic flash and cinema-grade 35-mm film. Simply snap your 27 photos and send the camera back to the manufacturer using the included return label. They’ll send you back your developed snaps, then refurbish the camera, load it with more film, and send it on to the next person. The camera is available in a few colors and includes a handy wrist strap. The affordable price is a nice touch, too.

• A Digital Camera

  This affordable, lightweight, screen-free camera is a good option for teens. It’s stylish and mimics the feeling of a traditional disposable, but the built-in memory card holds up to 2,000 digital snaps. Transferring the photos is easy, too. The camera is rechargeable and has optional flash, and the resulting photos have a slightly dreamy look. Best of all, kids can take pics without getting sucked into their phone notifications.

• Another Great Phone Mount

  Photograph: Louryn Strampe

  Casely

  Grippy MagSafe Mount

  This MagSafe phone mount is … how do the kids say it … low-key goated. You’ll need a MagSafe case for it to work. The accessory is composed of several rows of suction cups. Attach it to the back of your phone via the MagSafe magnet and then you can stick your phone basically anywhere. I’ve stuck it on mirrors, my shower door, and the window above my sink. It’s less sticky on painted surfaces, but on glass or metal, it’s so sticky that I usually need two hands to pry the mount off. I like that it’s easy to switch your phone’s orientation with a simple twist and that the mount comes in so many colors. Check out our best MagSafe accessories buying guide for more recommendations.

• Inside the Lines

  Ohuhu alcohol-based markers are still all over TikTok. Due to the sheer popularity, this gift set fluctuates in availability, but the markers are still available in various quantities. The dual-tipped markers leave behind a wash of matte, saturated pigment that’s difficult to replicate with water-based markers. This set includes 104 markers with chisel and brush tips.

  There are some nice additional touches, like a carrying case for taking the markers on the go. I think the mix of colors in the set is decent—you get a few transition shades and a blender pen as well as a wide range of hues. The only thing missing is a white gel pen for adding highlights, but thankfully those are affordable. I recommend CocoWyo’s Bold and Easy Coloring Books as a good gift to pair with the markers if your teen doesn’t have one already.

• Modern Coloring Books

  Photograph: Louryn Strampe

  Coloring Books

  Lots of coloring books are highly involved. But anyone that’s colored a mandala knows that after awhile, your eyes start to cross. CocoWyo’s bold and easy coloring books are great for the soothing therapeutic benefits of coloring without the stress of working for hours on a project that still isn’t finished. The big, open areas let you create fun patterns and lighting effects, putting your own twist on what might otherwise be standard coloring fare. Plus they’re affordable! Just note that you’ll want to put a barrier of some sort behind your current coloring page so the colors don’t bleed through too much. I do think these are perfect for alcohol markers, although they’d work well with other types.

• A Gaming Chair

  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

  Gaming chairs are at the top of teen gift lists this year, and the Razer Iskur V2 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite gaming option out of the many (many!) office chairs we’ve tested. It’s easy to assemble and has durable materials, and there are nice height, backrest, and armrest adjustments (though we wish seat depth was adjustable as well). Overall it looks sleek and it might even coordinate with the rest of your teen’s gaming setup. And importantly, it’ll help support their spine when they’re farming dungeons for eight hours at a time.

• For the Hauler

  Photograph: The New Yorker Store

  The New Yorker Tote Bag

  From our sister site, this tote bag from The New Yorker proves that status symbols don’t have to cost a kidney. With the New Yorker tote, you’re not just informed—you’re in the know. I scored mine when I started grad school and, naturally, subscribed to the magazine—because how else would I be in the know? It’s the tote you’ll spot in every major city and coffee shop, sported by students who might not read The New Yorker but certainly look the part. It’s also the kind of tote that has more than one Instagram account dedicated to tracking its sightings. It’s iconic, a bit basic, and a cliché, but let’s be honest: We all want one. —Boutayna Chokrane

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  Photograph: Eric Ravenscraft

  SteelSeries

  Arctis Nova 5X Wireless

  The Arctis Nova 5X Wireless (8/10, WIRED Review) works with every gaming console. The USB dongle comes with a switch that lets kids connect the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, or any other device that uses USB-C. There’s Bluetooth, too, which means phones are included in this list. The earcups are soft and comfy, and the audio and mic quality are good. Your teen’s teammates will be able to hear them clearly, no matter how frantic the fight gets.

• For the Teen Who Has Everything

  Are gift cards tacky when shopping for your boss? Probably. When it comes to teens, though, an Amazon gift card offers immunity. You might be admitting that you’re not the most thoughtful gift-giver, but it’s better to give a gift card and cede the battle than give a cringeworthy T-shirt and lose the war.