From headphones and massage guns to whisky and coffee makers, this is what men aged 26 to 70 really want for Christmas.
Struggling to think of gift ideas for him? We’ve done the heavy lifting and spoken to men of different ages to see what they really want. Some were a little boring (like socks) and some were outrageous (a £4,000 watch), but overall, we found the answers pretty helpful.
Dean, 46
“I’d like the machine – it looks very sleek and takes up little space and would replace my kettle and coffee pod machine, so would free up valuable worktop space. It can make tea, coffee and hot chocolate, so perfect for cold winter days and nights.”
Christopher, 36
“When I was a kid, I always wanted the latest Final Fantasy or Crash Bandicoot game, but now I’m in my 30s I’m ecstatic to get a nice set of socks or a wash set. It’s the boring stuff that’s dull to buy yourself that’s the greatest gift – because the person gifting it has both saved you a chore and also got you something a little nicer than you’d have got yourself.
“That’s the selfless answer, what I really want is an XP Pen 24-inch drawing tablet to replace my eleven year-old Wacom. But at £600 it’s a bit much to expect from my friends and family.”
David, 38
“I’d really like the Age Defender Power Serum from Kiehl’s. For £57, it’s not something I’d usually splash out on but would be very happy if someone gifted it to me.”
Sam, 37
“I quite want a fancy lunchbox like the Clip and Seal one from Elephant Box. It might sound boring but it’s definitely practical as I batch-cook food every week and take lunch to work with me.”
Nash, 36
“I really want a massage gun. I work quite long hours sitting down so can get really stiff, I think it would really help.”
Harry, 24
“I’d love a smart watch for Christmas. I’ve got an iPhone so an Apple Watch would probably be the best fit for me.”
Tom, 70
“I’m always happy with whisky. I’m a big fan of a single malt – to make it an extra-special gift, I’d probably say a Japanese whisky like Nikka from the Barrel.”
George, 34
“My girlfriend says I have expensive taste because if I could choose anything, I’d pick a Breitling Navitimer watch.”
Nick, 26
“For Christmas I’d like the JLAB Epic Lab Edition True Wireless Earbuds. They’re meant to be really good”
Tariq, 35
“I’d like to be gifted an experience – a yoga retreat like the one at Ananda Spa in the Himalayan foothills.”
