36 Best Gifts for Teens (2024), Tested & Reviewed

Teenagers are scary. They speak their own language, make confusing jokes, and somehow communicate always I’ve already seen the TikToks you sent them. Keeping up with the coolest guys around can be tough, and that’s especially true when it comes to holiday gifts. We have informally surveyed some of them over the past few years scary To find the gifts the supercool teenagers in our lives really want. These gift ideas aren’t for everyone, but they can help you get inspired and achieve the ultimate goal: giving the teenager in your life a gift they’ll really like.

WIRED’s Gear team has personally tested and verified everything we see gift instructions. Also be sure to check out Best Viral TikTok Gadgets, 25 Amazing Gifts Under $25and Gifts for coffee lovers.

Updated December 2024: We’ve added some coloring supplies, a bag and a gaming chair, and double-checked that the prices are correct.

Power WIRED with unlimited access. Get the best report that is simply too important to ignore $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscribe today.