Shopping for Men Can Be Hard, but These Unique Birthday Gift Ideas Make It Easier

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Your favorite guy deserves the best birthday gift. Whether you're shopping for your husband, your boyfriend, your brother-in-law, your father, or someone else, you want to get him a gift that shows you truly appreciate him. But there's no denying it can be hard to find a great present, especially if you need a gift for the man who has everything. We've rounded up the best birthday gifts for him, no matter what kind of guy you're shopping for.

After years of birthdays, holidays, anniversaries and more, you might feel like you've used up all your best gift ideas. One way to start is thinking about how he spends his time. For instance, maybe he's a music lover or loves kicking back with a book. Maybe he's happiest when he's firing up the grill or spending time outdoors. We also have Christian gifts for men, sentimental gifts, and food gifts he's sure to love. If you're working with a certain budget, we've highlighted gifts under $20 and gifts under $100. We've also included a few big-ticket items if he's celebrating a milestone year, whether it's his 40th birthday, 50th, or 60th.

Here are the best birthday gift ideas for him in 2023.

Muscle Massage Gun

Give him the gift of on-demand massages with this best-selling tool. It's great for alleviating pain after a long run or workout and comes with plenty of attachments to target different areas of the body.

Personalized Bourbon Barrel Flight with Glasses

Even the most dedicated bourbon drinker probably doesn't have one of these unique sets. It comes with four Glencairn glasses and a tray made from a reclaimed barrel, which you can have personalized with the name, location, and year of your choice.

Alpha by H.I.M Eau de Parfum

This cologne gets rave reviews for its warm, masculine scent. One customer writes, "This is by far my favorite cologne of all time! It has a great, but not overpowering, smell that is very clean (with a touch of sweetness and the right amount of 'manliness') and perfect for any occasion. This is my second bottle as I went through the first one so quickly!" Your boyfriend or husband will smell amazing, and isn't that kind of a gift for you, too?

Personalized Hometown Map Glass Set

Looking for a meaningful gift he'll actually use? Look no further. This set — which also come in pint glasses or wine glasses — can be engraved with a map of his hometown, college town, or the place where you first met.

Concrete Tabletop Fire Pit

The man who has everything probably doesn't have one of these unique tabletop fire pits. It can be used indoors or outdoors and has a one-hour burn time. Get the s'mores supplies ready!

Bordeaux Silicone Band Watch

This sleek accessory looks far more expensive than it actually is. It goes with both casual and dressy outfits, and is sure to elevate any look.

iPhone Charge Lightning Cable + Keychain + Bottle Opener + Aluminum Carabiner

If you want a gift that 1) is under $10 and 2) is actually useful, give this a look. It's a small keychain that's also a bottle opener and has a USB charger compatible with iPhones.

X1 High End Task Chair

If your guy has been griping about his old desk chair but won't replace it himself — and if you're really looking to splash out on this year's gift — consider getting him a new one. Yes, it's expensive, but he'll use it for years and years to come. One reviewer even called it the "best desk chair I've ever owned."

Mini Portable Charger

Few things are more irritating than your phone dying while you're out and about. This handy and affordable gift makes it easy for him to keep his phone charged while he's traveling or on-the-go.

Smokeless Indoor Grill

With this non-stick indoor grill pan, he'll be able to show off his BBQ skills year-round, no matter what the weather is like outside.

Sleep Aid Device

It may not be romantic, but it's certainly practical. You can give him the gift of a good night's rest with this touch-sensitive device that trains him to fall asleep on his own faster and easier.

The Original BenShot Bullet Rocks Glass

The bullet rocks glass is a cool gift with a greater purpose behind it, since the father-and-son team who founded BenShot has donated to more than 300 non-profits focused on military personnel, first responders, and mental health causes.

West Coast-Style IPA Beer Brewing Kit

Got a beer connoisseur on your hands? This brewing kit comes with everything he'll need to make his own IPA — including hops, yeast, specialty grains, and all the hardware — and it makes up to a gallon of beer.

Head Massager

This head massager is low maintenance and the perfect relaxer after a long work day. He can also use it on his neck and shoulders.

Beeropoly

Forget Monopoly — this beer-themed drinking game (which challenges players to do a variety of tasks as they make their way around the board and sip on their adult beverages) is way more fun.

Shiitake Mushroom Log Kit

All he'll need to grow his own mushrooms inside is patience, TLC, and a dark, cool place to store this unique shiitake growing kit. He can even re-soak and harvest the edible fungi every six weeks or so for up to three years.

Home Team Baseball Game

Game night will never be the same once you get this clever board game, which brings America's favorite pastime home to you. For an extra personal touch, you can even select the board that's adorned with his favorite team's logo.

The One Year Daily Moments of Strength: Inspiration for Men

The spiritual man in your life will love this book. It'll start his day off on a positive, comforting note and prepare him for whatever comes his way from January 1 to December 31.

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Custom Map Coaster Set

For something extra sentimental, you can surprise him with a custom map of any neighborhood that covers about nine square miles of the city or town you choose. The coaster includes local streets, landscape features, and a star to mark the specific address you select.

Original BBQ Sauce, 18 oz (Pack of 4)

He'll always have delicious BBQ sauce on hand with this 4-pack. Stubb's also sells already-made marinades and rubs that give you the same delicious flavors without actually having to make anything.

Whiskey Soaps (Set of 2)

These soaps will make him smell and feel fresh. The Whiskey one smells like woods, ginger, and clove while the Honey Whiskey one will make him smell like vanilla, cinnamon and honey. Yum.

Custom Birthday Book

Take a history buff back in time with this customized book, which features The New York Times front page from your recipient's birthday every year.

Deluxe Dual Compartment Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag

Perfect for keeping his lunch (or a six pack of beer) cold, this incredibly roomy cooler bag features an insulated top compartment, as well as a zippered front pocket for utensils.

Fruit Soft Serve Maker

If he loves fresh sorbet, then he'll get plenty of use out of this TikTok-famous tool. To use, he simply has to place frozen fruit of his choice into the machine to get a tasty dessert without any additional fats, sugars, or preservatives.

Canvas Duffle Bag

Reviewers can't get enough of this extendable canvas weekender bag, which comes in two different size options (as well as tons of different colors) and is incredibly affordable considering the quality.

Essential Apron

Does your man spend plenty of time in the kitchen or over the grill? Then he could definitely use this super-durable apron, which has the approval of Michelin Star chefs and hundreds of happy reviewers.

Personalized Golf Ball Gift Set

This set of monogramed golf balls will certain make any golf-loving guy feel more confident on the green (even if it doesn't actually improve his golf game).

Whiskey Wedge

It may not look like much, but this wedge-shape glass from Corkcicle will allow him to get a perfectly chilled glass of whiskey without worrying about ice dilution.

Glass Bead Weighted Blanket

This seven-layer weighted blanket has over 32,000 five-star reviews for a reason, and it's sure to help your favorite guy catch some much-needed Zs.

Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club

Cocktail lovers will look forward to a delivery from Shaker & Spoon every month, as each shipment comes packed with three unique recipes from top bartenders, plus all the syrups, bitters, mixers, and garnishes he needs to make a dozen drinks.

Breakfast Sandwich Maker

Any man who loves a good breakfast sammie will flip for this compact sandwich maker, which lets you put together a meal with your choice of bread, cheese, eggs, meats, and more in just minutes. Best of all: Cleaning it afterward couldn't be easier.

Beer Drop Membership

If he's a beer lover, then this one's for him. A membership with Beer Drop will get him 10 cans of beer from five microbreweries each month, and as a bonus, every box is unique and personalized for its recipient.

B'Day Truffle Dozen Box

A guy with a sweet tooth will love this birthday truffle box, which contains a dozen of Milk Bar's signature cake balls coated in a white chocolate shell and covered in rainbow flecks.

Henry Tencel Modal Short PJ Set

If he claims he's not a pajama guy, then it's only because he's never tried sleeping in this amazingly soft and breathable PJ set from Eberjey, which comes in three neutral color options.

Mini Waffle Maker

In addition to making precious mini waffles in just minutes, your favorite guy can also use this non-stick waffle iron to create waffled hash browns, cookies, biscuit pizzas, or any other "waffle" creations he'd like.

6-in-1 Digital Touchscreen Countertop Air Fryer

Air fryers are one of the best and most versatile tools to have in the kitchen, and this amazingly affordable (and highly rated) option will let him make all of his favorite fried foods with far less oil and fat.

Acupressure Foot Massage Slippers

You can give him the gift of a 30-minute daily foot massage (without that professional massage price tag) with these massage slippers, which promote better blood flow, improve sleep quality, relax tense feet, reduce stress, and relieve body aches and pains.

BlendJet 2 Portable Blender

For guys who love making smoothies and protein shakes on the go, this portable blender is sure to become one of his new favorite tools.

Packing Cubes (Set of 6)

Packing will become far less of a daunting task if you get him this set of six space-saving packing cubes, which come in tons of color options and feature mesh covers so he can see all of his stuff inside.

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Car Vacuum Cleaner

Does he treat his car like a baby? Then he'll definitely appreciate this portable yet powerful car vacuum, which picks up both wet and dry messes and comes with a 16-foot power cord that he can plug into his car's lighter port.

Finders Seekers Mysteries Subscription Box

Any guy who excels at escape rooms will love puzzling out a new adventure each month with Finders Seekers, which provides you with a monthly mystery to solve set in new city every time.

Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

With 10 hours of playtime, this mini waterproof speaker (which will automatically sync to his devices and includes a built-in microphone) will make his next shower singing session sound better than ever.

Happy Birthday Pretzel Box

You'd be hard-pressed to find a guy who doesn't love chocolate-covered pretzels, and this birthday gift box (which comes filled with a mix of milk chocolate- and yogurt-covered pretzels) is sure to be a hit.

CarbonKlean Peeps Eyeglass Lens Cleaner

He can say goodbye to dirty specs forever with this pocket-size carbon microfiber glasses cleaner, which eliminates fingerprints, streaks, smudges, and more.

The Pacific

This incredibly versatile sneaker/dress shoe hybrid is a must-have (especially since it's made almost entirely from recycled and bio-based materials and has a moisture-absorbent lining).

100 Movies Scratch Off Poster

Do you love watching movies together? With this scratch-off movie poster, it'll never again take three hours to decide on the perfect feature for family movie night.

Birthday Gift Cookie Dough (4 Pack)

Celebrate his big day with this birthday-themed pack of four edible cookie doughs, which include Signature Chocolate Chip, Brookie Dough, Heavenly, and Cake Batter flavors.

Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Any man who spends way too much money at Starbucks will adore this cold brew maker, which he can use with any ground coffee and enjoy hot or iced.

Extra Large Capacity Hanging Toiletry Bag

He can bring all of his full-sized products along on trips with this extra-roomy toiletry bag, which is made with durable, waterproof fabric, and has tons of zippered mesh compartments.

The Black Birthday Gift Box (25 Pack)

Nothing says happy birthday quite like a box of 25 mini cupcakes, which you can get in original flavors or a variety of fun new flavors (and there are no-nut, vegan, and gluten-free options as well).

The Ultimate BBQ Experience

The barbecue buff in your life could probably use a monthly delivery of grilling goods and supplies, such as rubs, spices, sauces, wood chips, grilling accessories, and more — especially since they're all hand selected by a certified barbecue pitmaster.

Leather Airpod Case

If he's always misplacing his AirPods, then this handy carrying case (which you can even get monogrammed with his initials) is a must-have.

Batac Pack

Made with repurposed materials in the Philippines in one-of-a-kind colorways, this lightweight nylon bag includes a main zippered compartment, a front vertical-zip pocket, and two mesh water bottle pockets for carrying everything he needs for a day trip.

The Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit

Perfect for the whiskey lover who's always on the go, this TSA-friendly kit will let him make the perfect old fashioned wherever he is, complete with aromatic bitters and orange zest.

OCA Low Canvas Sneaker

These WILDLY popular canvas sneakers from Cariuma come in just about every color imaginable, and they're perfect for everyday wear. He'll love the lightweight cushion and vegan insoles — and as a bonus, two trees are planted for every pair sold.

The Sturdy Tee

Available in nine colors, this individually garment-dyed jersey pocket tees are made in India from ringspun cotton, and they're sturdy enough to last him for several seasons.

Support Reading Pillow

This bead-filled back support pillow from Yogibo can be positioned as he pleases and will completely conform to his back with no pressure points. As a bonus, it also doubles as a lap desk if he uses it backward.

23-Inch Pro Plus Spinner Luggage

Nothing will get him excited for all the travel plans you have this year like a new suitcase. It has an exterior pocket on the front to keep essentials close at hand, and he can keep everything organized with the array of pockets, straps, and zippered compartments on the inside.

Weekenders Sunglasses

Any guy who's constantly breaking his shades needs these indestructible sunglasses, which feature scratch-resistant polarized lenses and come in so many fun colors.

Cruise Boardshort

They may be tad pricey, but hundreds of reviewers promise that these classic fit swim trunks (which are made from recycled plastic bottles and available in tons of cool patterns) are well worth the price tag.

3 Card Phone Case

The magnetic closure on this sleek iPhone case can hold up to three cards at once, and it comes in several different size and color options.

ESPN+ Gift Subscription

Even if you waited until the last minute, you can still make his day with an ESPN+ subscription, which will get him a year's worth of games, originals, news, scores, tournaments, exclusives, and more.

TCS2 Grilled Cheese Toaster

Few things beat a perfectly-toasted grilled cheese sandwich, and this colorful toaster even comes with a few yummy grilled cheese recipes, from the original to pesto to roast beef and brie.

Bitters Sampler Set

If he enjoys experimenting with new cocktail flavors, then he's going to love this homemade bitters sampler set, with flavors including lavender, orange, black walnut, and grapefruit, as well as a recipe book and two coasters.

Beard Collection

If your partner needs some help with his facial hair, then this beard kit is a must-have. It comes with everything he'd need to keep his follicles looking fresh — including beard wash, conditioner, balm, and serum — and it smells great!

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