Christmas gifts for men that they’ll actually like

Not so easy: Christmas gifts for men

Let's face it: Men are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for -- whether it's Christmas or a birthday. 

There is the husband who has already bought everything he wants. The friend who has unpredictable taste. The son who forgot to send you his wish list. The father who insists he doesn't want anything, as if that were an option. They're all nuisances. 

But we have a few solutions in this list of gift ideas for men. As long as you remember: you have to tailor the gift to their tastes. 

• An outdoor accessory for the man who prefers to sleep under the starry sky. 

• A pair of new sneakers for the friend who owns more shoes than underwear. 

• A chic gadget for the partner who doesn't mind reading an instruction manual. 

• An exceptional whiskey for the man who knows how to enjoy it. 

We hope that we can give you some suitable Christmas gift ideas for men, and that you will be less stressed this year!

⭐ You can also try our new Christmas Gift ideas generator to give you some genius suggestions!

Refurbished tech as a gift for men

If your boyfriend, husband, son or brother likes technical gadgets, then you've come to the right place: Back Market has a large selection of refurbished technology. But wait, refurbished? Isn't that used and broken?

"Refurbished" - also known as renewed - means that the devices have been restored by experts and professionally cleaned. As a result, the products are as good as new, cheaper and more environmentally friendly. In addition, we offer a 12-month warranty on all our products.

So while you're racking your brain trying to think of gift ideas for him on Christmas, do consider shopping refurbished! It's better for your wallet and for the planet!

👉 Want to learn more? Read our article with the proof that refurbished smartphones are more sustainable and eco-friendly.

Gifts for men who love adventure

Is the man you want to give a gift to a great adventurer? Has he travelled all over the world, and loves hiking, nature, cycling, antiperspirant and merino wool t-shirts?

We know it's a bit "cliche," but a refurbished camera, video recorder or drone makes a nice, eco-friendly gift for the modern-day Indiana Jones. With this Christmas present, the man in your life can capture memories forever (which is especially useful if he's as forgetful as the men in my life).

Drones can have a bit more of a learning curve, but it would definitely be a unique gift and the perfect gift for any tech-forward guy. If it's his first drone, just make sure you choose a colour that's a bit more conspicuous so it's easier to find after a crash. Maybe you should consider buying a cheaper drone if it is his first drone, actually.

A third idea is the classic GoPro sports camera. Also known as action cameras, these are very small devices that allow you to take good-quality photos and videos. They're easy to attach to a helmet and they have a robust and waterproof design. The next holiday or adventure will certainly be a special experience.

Gift ideas for men who love movies

Your friend, your brother or your friend's brother likes movies and keeps telling you, "Whoaaa, ​​you haven't seen that movie yet?" or "The series is absolutely amazing." Then he's very likely a movie geek. 

A Christmas present for men who like film can be a:

• Video projector

• 4K TV

• Home theatre sound system

• Cool popcorn machine 🤓

The best part of this gift idea is that you also benefit from the Christmas present! You'll both enjoy watching a film in cinema quality after a long day at work. I bought a projector myself recently, and I can advise you: it is really worth it, and it's often better to spend a little more on the best quality you can afford.

Gifts for men who are always hungry

How about a men's gift for the man who's always hungry or in the kitchen? Whether your man is vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, or carnivore -- he would benefit from a kitchen appliance!

A multifunction food processor such as the Thermomix is an unusual Christmas gift that looks wonderful under the Christmas tree. 🎄 Especially if he likes to cook (or wants cooking to be easier).

Something else that comes in handy in the kitchen is a tablet with a stand -- especially if your loved one likes to try new recipes. With a tablet, he can either open the recipe or let his favourite chef's video play alongside.

If your friend prefers it old school and doesn't leave any recipes on the tablet, you can also give him a cookbook on a country or topic that he particularly likes. Or from a country that you would like to travel to! Pizza, like in Italy? Tacos like in Mexico? Pad Thai like in Thailand? No longer a problem, and you no longer have to travel around to try delicious dishes from around the world. 🌎

Gifts for men who are Apple fans

Is your husband, boyfriend or brother a big Apple fan? Then we are sure that you will make your best friend very happy with an Apple device. At Back Market, we have a wide range of refurbished Apple products such as iPads, iPhones or MacBooks.

🎄If you don't know which iPhone is the most suitable gift, we have a list of the currently most popular iPhone models so you can decide which iPhone is best for you:

• Best Overall: iPhone 13 Pro

• Runner-Up Best Overall iPhone: Apple iPhone 12 Pro

• Best Big Screen: iPhone 13 Pro Max

• Best Value: iPhone 13

• Runner-Up Best Budget iPhone: Apple iPhone 12

• Best Small Screen: iPhone 13 Mini

• Best Budget iPhone: Apple iPhone SE (2020) or iPhone 8

• Best Older iPhone: iPhone XS

🎄 When it comes to MacBooks, are you stuck deciding between a MacBook Pro and a MacBook Air? Then our guide, “MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro” could help you. At Back Market, you will also find many older models that are no longer available from Apple itself. The MacBook Air 2020, for example, is one of our most popular products when it comes to MacBooks.  

🎄 Would you like to give your husband an iPad for Christmas? There are currently three categories of Apple iPads:

• iPad Pro: for professional use

• iPad Air: the lighter version

• iPad mini: the smallest version

Gifts for men who like to game

More men's gifts for Christmas: The man in your life prefers to spend his day in front of the game console. Then you can best surprise him with a new console or a new video game for Christmas. But beware: first see which console he already owns and then select the games. Each console has its own games and accessories so you cannot use things made for Playstation on the Xbox. 

If you're looking to get him a console for Christmas, you're sure to find something suitable at Back Market. If you don't know which console to get, as a PlayStation fanboy, I'm obligated to point you in that direction and have you check out our guide on picking between the different PlayStation 4 models.

👉 Find all gift ideas for gamers for Christmas.

Christmas gift ideas that come from the heart

Even if it's not always easy, we are sure that you will find an original gift for your man to put a smile on his face! Whether a voucher or just a box of beer -- it just depends on the preferences of the individual. Don't spend money on something that you're not sure he'll enjoy! Your partner is bound to drop some hints throughout the year, so pay attention to the ideas and ideally write them down so you can find the perfect gift for Christmas! 

Of course, Christmas shouldn't just be about Christmas gifts -- it's also about spending precious time together. Finally sharing moments with dad again or catching up with your brother -- how nice that everyone is finally reunited at one table. 💚

👉  Done shopping for gifts for men on Christmas? Now check out our guide on gifts for women on Christmas!