80 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Teen Boys That They Won't Return (2024)

Scrambling for a gift that's going to make a splash? Make the power move and get him this awesome Mario Kart 8 Switch Bundle. That's sure to keep him entertained.

GoKarts aren't just for the amusem*nt park, they're for home entertainment too. Better, they're safer than real cars and can educate on driving skills and safety. This one has a range of 20-some miles and can go almost 16mph.

What's better than an e-bike? One that folds up and can be travel with ease, of course. This one does all of the above, a hybrid that can reach speeds of nearly 20 m.p.h. Just don't forget a helmet.

A proper pair of over-ear headphones will be a game changer in his everyday routine. The latest Studio Pros will get him in the zone during homework sessions.

Does your teen love the big screen? Bring it home—nay, anywhere—with this Kodak projector. The controller is intuitive, the projector and throw images you might expect from a movie theater, and the picture is sharp.

Teens have places to go, things to see. Here's a great little commuter that requires little more than a helmet and a little balance. He can set it up with an app on his phone, travel up to 19 mph and fold it up when he's not using it.

Here's a great one for the outdoorsy teen. It's a survival bundle he can use in the backcountry, including things like a blade, flashlight, flint scraper, waterproof box and more. Even if he's not obsessed with the outdoors, it'll appeal to his DIY curiosity.

Lesser weather may be coming but that doesn't mean the sporty fun has to come to an end. Bring hoops indoors with this electric over-the-door kit. It comes with balls and a pump and there's a scoreboard that'll keep track of all those buckets.

Friends aren't around to play pass? No problem. This football is made for solo practice, able to be tossed against the wall and bounce back for a catch. He can be QB and wide receiver on the same play.

While bean bags might scare a good teen, a fine squishy chair won't. They offer a certain kind of comfort, an enveloping brand of coziness we hope nobody will ever quite grow out of. Best, you can do it to the tune of four different radiant colors and some supreme squishy-ness.

This spacey lamp is great for the teen boy's room, whether he's really into astronomy or just a cool light feature. The planet floats over the magnetic base and three light modes add some serious soothing tones to his room.

Here's a digital gift for the teen who loves to jot down ideas or is constantly sketching. It'll get him away from his phone for a spell, inspire some organization and can turn handwritten scribbles into formal text.

Here's a great gift for the teen looking to dabble in the drone life. It's inexpensive and sets him up ideally to dip his toes in the water. Easy to fly and outfitted with a 4K HD camera, it'll captures some amazing footage, whether he just wants to play around outside or is an aspiring filmmaker. It's also less than $30, so no sweat if he flies this thing into a tree at full speed on accident.

For the teen who likes to skateboard, snowboard, surf or wakeboard, this is a great trainer for at-home use. The balance board will keep his skills sharp even through the offseason of his favorite shredding sport.

Let him create a arcade-like vibe with these triangle light panels from Govee. It's amazing what proper lighting will do not just for the room but the mood of the person residing in it.

Want the power of countless gaming consoles in one laptop? This is the way to go, a compact computer built for the gamer, and not just any gamer; one who likes to play on the bus, at the park—pretty much anywhere there's wifi. Sound like a teen you know? We thought so.

Teens know that the wallets of today are much more efficient than those of a generation ago. Here's a great example, made of carbon fiber so you know it's tough. With webbing at the center, it can expand to take on a dozen cards.

Hoverboards are awesome. The trick to buying one though is making sure it has the appropriate weight limit so you can take it for a spin too. This one from Hover-1 fits the bill and also includes sweet features like a Bluetooth speaker and strobe lights on the front.