25 best stocking stuffers for men, picked by our gift experts

Aside from Christmas gifts under the tree, there’s nothing more exciting on Christmas morning than fully stuffed stockings dangling from the mantel. If you’re blanking on stocking-sized gifts for the men (or boys) in your home, never fear, at Reviewed we’ve done our research and tested gifts of all sizes and price points. Read on for a look at stocking stuffers that will have the men and boys in your home racing each other for the living room this Christmas and the next.

We rounded up the best stocking-sized tech, gadgets, and gear for men. We included gifts that will appeal to the outdoorsman, the artist, the gamer, and more and range in price from under $10 a couple hundred dollars.

1. Apple Watch SE

For the tech guy

Stylish and sleek, this smartwatch includes most of what you could want in activity and fitness tracking, reporting on exercise and health throughout the day. It also includes some nice new features, like crash detection—which updates authorities in the event of a collision. If you’re looking to slip a smartwatch into their stocking, then based on our testing this is the best on the market in terms of raw value; just make sure they have an Apple smartphone to take advantage of all the watch’s functions.

2. Mophie Powerstation PD

For the one who always runs their battery down

Long train rides can be the bane of our smart devices. If you’re looking for a gift that will keep all their devices charged up, then look no further than the Mophie Powerstation PD. With USB-A and USB-B ports built right in this battery-powered charger is ready to top off iPads, phones, and headphones. It’s our pick for the best portable battery pack and will keep up with any and all power needs.

3. Kindle Paperwhite

For the literary man

Those who haven’t experienced Kindle Paperwhite might wonder what makes it different from a tablet. The answer lies in the paper-like screen that allows you to read in any light setting—turn the illumination on to enjoy your book in the dark or turn it off completely to read clear E-Ink text in direct sunlight. At 300 ppi, it has a strong resolution, and 16 gigabytes is more than enough memory for a small library, which is why we crowned it as the best Kindle.

4. Soundcore by Anker Space A40

For the audiophile

Our pick for the best value headphones out now, the Anker Space A40 are superb noise canceling earbuds that retail for under $100. With adaptive noise canceling, Anker Space reacts to the environment and creates personal sonic spaces, ensuring these earphones sound good, even in loud settings like airplane cabins and subway cars. Wireless, the headphones gave us 10 hours of performance—with up to 50 using the charging case. Best of all… they fit into a stocking no problem.

5. 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock

For gamers

Whether the man in your life games on consoles or PC, he’ll love this gamepad that truly earns its “ultimate” moniker. Its charging base ensures it never runs out of juice, and it’s compatible with Nintendo Switch, PC, and a slew of other platforms via Bluetooth or its 2.4g wireless dongle. It’s even available in four different colors including white, black, red, and blue.

6. Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker

For the guy who’s always losing his keys

Some people just can’t hold on to their keys. Tile Mate is the perfect solution for those whose personal effects just seem to disappear. If you’re perpetually having to go back to help scour the home for a lost wallet, then gift your person (and by extension yourself) this digital tracker. Paired to their smart device it will ring their phone with a press of its button, ring when they’re looking for it, or show its last connected location on a map—should it be out of range. Versatile, this stocking stuffer is an excellent gift for the disorganized.

7. Stojo Collapsible Travel Cup

For the coffee drinker on the go

Do you live with a coffee addict who’s forever piling plastic lids in the trash? The Stojo collapsible travel cup is a great sustainable solution that collapses down to a size that will fit any stocking. This plastic travel cup is meant for hot or cold beverages and is fully dishwasher and microwave-safe, yet its supple material folds down to a tiny size, so it can be stored in small spaces.

8. Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro wireless gaming mouse

For PC gamers

If you’ve got a gamer in your life who deserves an upgrade, then pick up a Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro wireless gaming mouse for their stocking. This agile mouse has a high-end gaming sensor, along with programmable lighting. Comfortable all day and all night, it’s a mouse they’ll use to win gaming championships or to scroll through the news, which is why we picked it as the best gaming mouse.

9. ConairMan Ear and Nose Hair Trimmer for Men

For the well-groomed man

Hair happens. A great stocking stuffer for the well-groomed man (or the one who needs a little prodding along), ConairMan Ear and Nose Hair Trimmer for Men means they’ll never have to yank a wayward growth again. With a sharp 360-degree beveled blade, this wireless trimmer slices through nose and ear hair without worry. Sweetening the deal, it comes with a detail trimmer attachment for touching up beard lines, fades, and any other spots.

10. Sudski portable shower drink holder

For an ethereal experience

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make life worth living. Drinking an ice-cold beer inside a hot shower is difficult to explain in words, but a special experience nonetheless. This handy cup holder is made to accommodate this manly moment, and mounts to any bathroom wall.

11. Hario V60 Drip Scale

For coffee drinkers

One of the most important items for making truly great specialty coffee is a scale. Get your loved one a classic Hario V60 Drip Scale this holiday season and empower them to make better coffee.

12. Kobalt 400-lumen LED Rechargeable Headlamp

For handymen

If the man in your life is always working on his car, chopping wood in the dark, or whatever else requires a bit of extra light, then you can’t go wrong with the Kobalt 400-Lumen LED Rechargeable Headlamp. This headlamp illuminates up to 25 meters, comes with a USB port charger, and is even impact-resistant up to a three-meter drop.

13. Dalstrong Shadow Black series chef knife

For chefs

If the man in your life cooks daily, he’ll love this chef’s knife that doubles as a display piece. It’s coated with black titanium nitride which makes it more resilient while enhancing its non-stick properties. This knife is also razor sharp and handles the way a great chef’s knife should.

14. Slap Ya Mama Louisiana Style Hot Sauce

For heat-seekers

Sometimes men just need a spice kick. If you’re looking for a stocking gift for a man who always seems to drench his rice and beans in chili sauce, then drop a bottle of Slap Ya Mama Louisiana Style Hot Sauce into their stocking. This notoriously spicy bottle comes in Jalapeno or Cajun Hot flavors, which one’s right is up to you.

15. Field Notes, three pack

For the note-taker

The Nashville-manufactured notebook brand Field Notes will appeal to anyone who notates their world, whether visually, linguistically, or mathematically. Widely applauded for its quality made-in-America notebooks, Field Notes are highly functional and stylish. The fiftieth Field Notes release, this gridded paper three-pack features a bright poppy red stock cover with silver printed type. But Field Notes is bigger than any one design, if red isn’t right, don’t miss out on its National Park series or its City Flag editions.

16. Happy Socks, four-pack

For the stylish ones

You might need some rather large stockings for this pack of socks, but if you can fit them, they’re sure to love them. While Happy Socks are some of the loudest socks around, this black and white op-art four-pack will fit in with all sorts of outfits—both showy and (somewhat) more restrained. If you want more color, they’ve certainly got that too.

17. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3-month Membership

For console gamers

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gives you the power to gift a whole library of games. Gift a digital code that unlocks hundreds of quality games, from expansive AAA RPG adventures to online cross-platform multiplayer that will have them gaming with their friends.

18. Zoku Reusable Straw

For the eco-conscious

Plastic straws are bad, and paper straws are, frankly, frustrating. The Zoku Reusable Straw makes a perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who’s eco-conscious. It comes with its own case and cleaning brush and is perfect for runs to the drive-thru or weekend camping trips. It even comes in seven flashy colors.

19. The Book of Terribly Awesome Dad Jokes

For the funny man

We’ve all heard a man in our life make a corny dad joke—whether that be our own dad, a friend, or even a little brother. If you want to get a laugh out of the whole family and help your dad-joke-loving man in your life expand his laughable vocabulary, then The Book of Terribly Awesome Dad Jokes is a perfect, wallet-friendly stocking stuffer. You can even sign your name on the front of it!

20. Swag Brewery Kentucky Bourbon candle

For whiskey aficionados

What’s better than drinking whiskey? Enjoying its peaty aroma, of course. This candle packs the same rich, peppery, and oaky notes found in the perfect snifter of Kentucky Bourbon. It’s made from recycled beer bottles, so it’s as eco-friendly as it is sweet-smelling.

21. Extendable Cactus back scratcher

For a potentially life-changing gift

Back scratchers are one of those gifts that people may never buy for themselves, but would love to receive. The Extendable Cactus is a standout in this category, with two levels of silicone tines that scratch away at backs, necks, heads, and even beards. Once he uses it, he’ll wonder how he ever lived without it.

22. Viking Revolution Luxury After-Shave Balm

For sensitive skin

If you hear constant complaints about itchy skin and post-shave redness, then do something about it and gift your man this wonderfully effective aftershave from Viking Revolution. Made for sensitive skin, it includes aloe, shea butter, and white mulberry root, for soothing post-shave recuperation—and don’t worry it helps (rather than hurts) acne-prone skin.

23. Field Trip Beef Jerky variety pack

For a manly treat

Stockings are a great repository for sweets, but men may want something a little more substantial than truffles. Field Trip jerky is made without any nitrates, and this pack comes with four flavors including exotic offerings like Mandarin Orange, and Gochujang.

24. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge

For nostalgic gamers

Once upon a time, popular culture was owned by four karate-smart amphibian teens, including the world of video games. Shredder’s Revenge is a relatively new game but packs all the charm of the ‘90s Ninja Turtles arcade beat-em-ups, complete with sprite graphics, catchy tunes, and addictive gameplay. It’s also available on tons of platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One.

25. Typhur InstaProbe

For carnivores

Making the perfect steak is like telling the perfect joke: timing is everything. Our favorite meat thermometer, the Typhur InstaProbe, tests meat doneness and it does it quickly, as little as 0.75 seconds. Its attractive digital display makes it stand out, and it’s waterproof so you can keep it looking good as new.