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What guys actually want for Christmas, according to guys

Erin Christie

Updated November 6, 2023 - 4.36am

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What do guys want for Christmas?

We can't treat them all as one collective, but I feel like so many of the men in our lives can be categorised as 'hard to buy for'.

Of course, you can ask them what they want, but that'll either ruin the surprise or illicit the classic 'I don't know' response, which leaves you twice as frustrated with even fewer ideas.

So, this year we've taken it to the source asking the guys themselves what they want for Christmas. We've also included some suggestions from champion gift-giving girlfriends and sisters. Here is our fool-proof guide for what guys want for Christmas, according to guys.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

Portable Bluetooth speakers

According to guys, 'most blokes would be happy with one of these'. Best of all, there are great options that cost less than $100.

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Bose speaker $99.95 Ultimate Ears speaker $165 JBL speaker $99

Experiences

A lot of guys have shared that they prefer to be gifted an experience rather than something they don't need. These are our top choices for guys who prefer to make memories for Christmas.

Lego

According to guys, most guys love Lego, even if they don't seem like the type to love Lego. It seems guys often love anything that reminds them of being a kid.

LEGO® Nintendo Entertainment System™

Now $349

LEGO® Icons Atari®

Gift it for $322.99

LEGO® Volkswagen T2 Camper Van

Buy it for $408.60

LEGO® Ideas Typewriter

$527.65 here

Gaming units

According to guys, they often want the latest gaming unit, but don't expect to have it gifted to them. Surprise a guy this year with an Xbox Series X, MetaQuest 3 or PlayStation 5.

Xbox Series X

Buy it for $799

MetaQuest 3

128GB for $799.99 512GB for $1,049.99

PlayStation 5

Buy it now for $799

Mood lighting

According to guys, these items make great gifts for guys who want something a little different. They can also spruce up a gaming space immediately.

Bluetooth LED Strip Lights

Get 15m for $29.99

Alien Neon Light

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Buy now for $18.18

Pyjamas

According to guys, they don't often buy themselves pyjamas, so they're a welcome treat come Christmas morning.

Banana leaf sleep shorts $89 PJ set $89.95 Palm tree sleep shorts $69

Decanters

According to guys, anything that makes drinking look a little fancier is a win. We've also thrown in some funky-shaped drinking rocks for keeping their drinks cool.

Whiskey & Wine Decanter Globe World Set

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$69.99 here

Tom Dixon Puck Decanter

Get it now for $291

Ralph Lauren Home Remy Herringbone-Detail Decanter

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Buy yours here for $561

Areaware Drink Rocks

$99.95 on The Iconic

Coffee accessories

Caffeine-loving guys love getting things for the coffee machine, or if he doesn't have one yet, we have a simple coffee machine that guys will love.

Breville the Bambino Plus Espresso Machine

$554 on Amazon $449 on The Good Guys

Espresso Puck Screen

$23.99 for two

Espresso Coffee Stirrer

$23.99 here

Espresso Bottomless Portafilter

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Buy it for $53.99

Cameras

According to guys, phones aren't cutting it when it comes to photos. They'd like more ways to capture the moment, please.

GoPro Hero 11 Mini Action Camera

$459 on Amazon

Canon EOS 3000D DSLR Camera

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$689.17 here

Watches

According to guys, watches are great gifts. However, like jewellery, it can be hard to nail the colour choice and the face they're after, so this might be a good one to consult your specific guy on. However, these choices are quite neutral and will work for most tastes.

Fossil Stainless Steel Slim Quartz Watch

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$178.25 here

Police Raho Men's Watch

Buy it for $299

Jag Malcolm Men's Watch

Gift this one from $169

Nixon Porter Leather Watch

$229.99 on The Iconic

Records

According to guys, records also make a great gift. You'll know best what kind of vinyl your guy will like, but these are three of the most popular records of all time, so we highly doubt you'll go wrong with these, either.

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac Abbey Road by The Beatles Thriller by Michael Jackson

Miscellaneous

According to the guys we asked, these are the random gifts they loved that didn't quite suit any of our other designated categories. A little bit random, but we've taken them straight from the horse's mouth.