Christmas gifts for the teenage boy who doesn't want money in a card

Teenage boys can be a bit of a mystery as they find their feet and figure out what they enjoy. 

While sport is often the classic, gaming is also a popular pursuit for young men. Some like trends, others like rough-housing with their siblings and cousins, and nearly all of them just want money for Christmas. But you can do better than that!

You know the teenage boys in your life best, but if you need a helping hand when it comes to a present they'll love, we're here to help you out. From gaming consoles to the latest shoes we know they'll be after, there's something for all teenage boys among these recommendations.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

JBL Flip Essential 2 Bluetooth Speaker

Now just $98

With 10 hours of playtime and a waterproof exterior, this Bluetooth speaker will be his best friend for the rest of the summer. Grab it here for 25 per cent off.

Nintendo Switch Console

$539 on The Good Guys

Now discounted on The Good Guys, you can get your teen boy the gaming console he's probably been asking for. Usually popular with younger teens and those who are die-hard gamers, the Switch is ultra-compact and has a range of great games you can buy separately as gifts, too.

Latrell Mitchell Bobblehead

$28.90 here

The famously talented Rabbitohs player has been immortalised in bobblehead form, making a great gift for any young Bunnies die-hard. If they follow another team, though, you might be able to find their NRL superhero here.

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Crocs Unisex Adults Classic All Terrain Clog

Available from $71.99

Teenage boys are not immune to trends, and we all saw how big Crocs got in 2023. If they're a little bit behind, or they need a new pair for 2024, make sure you gift them a pair of these ultra-comfy, and now ultra-cool, rubber shoes.

LUSSO CLOUD Scenario Comfort Slide

Here from $122

If your teen boy is trendier than you, you might want to forgo the Crocs and invest in a pair of LUSSO CLOUD slides instead. Founded by Jon Buscemi and Rob Dyrdek (the host of Ridiculousness, a show teenage boys live and die by), we're predicting that this ultra-comfy shoe will be everywhere in the coming year. While you can only get the black ones before Christmas, you can also buy them in white, brown, mauve, and fluorescent yellow here.

Reebok Club C 85 Unisex Sneakers

Here for $150

For the teenage boy who isn't into sandals, you can't go wrong with a classic pair of white sneakers. Reebok is known for its perennially comfortable design and construction, so these will take little to no breaking in. 

Rechargeable Laser Tag Set

Here for $219.99

For the younger teens who still have the energy for laser tag, this is an excellent gift. A set of four sensors and guns that can be recharged once the game has ended, Christmas Day just got a whole lot more fun for all the cousins involved.

Monopoly: Star Wars Boba Fett Edition Board Game

Now 68% off!

For the teenage boy who can't get enough of Star Wars, he'll be begging you to go up against him in game after game of Monopoly.

The Super Easy Teen Cookbook: 75 Simple Step-By-Step Recipes

Get it for $32.90

The son who likes to experiment in the kitchen can slowly grow his cooking skills with this instructive book.

BACKBONE One Mobile Gaming Controller

$179 here

Another one for the gaming fans, this small contraption is designed to fit your phone in the centre and connect via the lightning charger port to become a gaming device. Compatible with all iPhones that use a lightning connector, the console has analogue triggers, tactile buttons and clickable thumbsticks that make for a great gaming experience.

Holy Stone Drone with Camera

Make your pick here!

What teenage boy would say no to playing with a drone? Featuring a 1080P Wi-Fi camera, this drone can capture live videos for 39 minutes at a time. It also folds up really small for easy storage.

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