With only two years left to adulthood, 16-year-olds already have a clearer picture of what they want to become in the future. They already know what they want – from their hobbies, circle of friends, career, and romantic relationships. It is at this age where they appreciate things that are aligned with their interests. If you are on the lookout for gifts for boys at this age, you are in luck because that’s where we come in. No matter what he is currently into at the moment, we are sure that you can choose one or two from this list of awesome gifts for 16-year-old boys.
Gifts for 16-Year-Old Boys
Nintendo Switch
Boys will have no boring bonding sessions with their friends no matter where they are if they have a Nintendo switch with them. Even when they are out on the road, they can enjoy a game or two with their best buds because this device can allow up to two players at a time. When used alone, boys can place the controllers on each side of the screen. Or they can separate the controllers from the screen and have the monitor stand on a table if they want to challenge their friends to a duel. Each player will have a joy-con and they can have fun beating each other out for hours.
Apple Watch SE
The teenage years are the most crucial part of a boy’s life that will determine how their social life will be in the future. These are the years of practice before they step out into the real world. If he wants to belong in the “in” crowd, get him this Apple watch and he’ll be part of the orchard in no time. Let’s face it, popular kids don’t just wear anything as accessories. They often look at brands to determine their hierarchy in the social jungle. With an Apple watch on his wrist, he’ll not only keep himself healthy and on time, but also have a fulfilling high school life.
JBL Xtreme Portable Speaker
Music will always be part of a teen boy’s life. He’ll want to wake up to his favorite jams and sleep listening to curated playlists. If he’s a self-proclaimed audiophile, he’ll surely be picky with the devices he plays his music from. For 16-year-old boys that love listening to good music 24/7, know that you can’t go wrong with this JBL Bluetooth speaker. You’ll be sure that this just won’t remain in his closet and unused because its powerful bass is reason enough for him to switch it on whenever he wants to play some tunes.
Accodone Freestanding Punching Bag
When life drives your boy crazy, let him channel his stress in a healthy way with this punching bag. This will give him his daily dose of exercise and will help release feel-good hormones to make him ready to face any day. In addition, it will also keep you away from the principal’s office because he’ll have something to vent his anger on instead of his classmate’s face. Place this in his room so that every time he goes home from school on a bad day, it will be within his reach whenever he needs it.
Like Share Subscribe T-Shirt
A boy at 16 has so much to share with the world. It will no longer surprise you if they post vlogs to their Youtube channel. If your boy is a content creator, nothing will make him happier than receiving this funny T-Shirt. It’s comfortable to wear whenever he makes his videos because this is 90% cotton. Wearing this shirt can have a psychological impact on his audience. They will remember to like and subscribe to his channel because not only did they hear these words from him, but they also unconsciously read them on his shirt which makes them remember it more.
LEGO Porsche 911
Owning a real Porsche may be impossible but you can always have the next best thing with this LEGO Porsche kit. If your son shares your love of vintage cars, he’ll be ecstatic to receive one of these. He’ll immediately start building the model once he gets his hands on them. He won’t get bored setting this up and because he gets to show off the LEGO building skills that he developed as a kid. Plus, when it’s finished, it will look as majestic as a real Porsche. He’ll always put this on display in his room to show his friends whenever they come over to hang out.
adidas Men’s Adilette Shower Slide
Help keep your kid stylish at all times even when he is lounging at home with these Adidas slides. These provide unbeatable comfort to his feet which makes it the perfect footwear for everyday use. Plus, it is easy to pair with any style of clothes. You will be sure that it won’t break any outfit due to color clashes. In fact, it can even make a simple outfit look put together because wearing these Adidas slides will make the feet look presentable. No matter who visits him at home, he won’t worry whether looks good enough to face them.
GoPro HERO8
The best Summer of your life occurs when you are sixteen. Boys at this age become more daring in their choice of adventure. They’ll no longer just go to arcades to spend an afternoon. Instead, they’ll opt for active outdoor activities like hiking or even snorkeling. Now is the best time to get him this GoPro waterproof active camera. If he has this with him wherever he goes, he’ll be able to capture the best moments of his life in a video. He’ll always have something to look back on whenever he wants to remember the best Summer of his life.
Franklin Sports Spyderball Game Set
When you’re dying to have some action on the beach like playing volleyball but there’s no net available, worry no more because Spyderball is here to save the day. This game is played similarly to a volleyball match. The only difference is that you don’t have to make the ball go over a net when it’s your turn to strike. With Spyderball, you need to make the ball bounce in the net trampoline placed in the center of a circle of players. Anyone can strike the ball after it has bounced from the net. The Spyderball already comes in a kit, so you’ll have everything you need whenever you want to play a match with your boys.
Micro Touch Titanium Trim
Having teen boys in the house can be a huge advantage because you’ll have someone who will serve as your substitute when the lawn needs a trim. However, it’s not the only one that needs cutting. It’s given that when a boy matures, his body needs a man trim as well. Make every haircutting session pleasant by giving him this Micro Touch shaver. Every trimming session will be a breeze. This sharp tool will reach even those areas that are hard to reach using traditional trimming scissors. Plus, it’s small enough to store in the bag – he can bring this wherever he goes.
LyxPro Electric Guitar Kit
When your son wants to become a famous rockstar someday, help him achieve his dream by giving him the arsenal that needs. The LyxPro will be his best friend on his journey to stardom. This is a complete set – it already includes an electric guitar with plenty of accessories as well as an amplifier. He can start anytime he wants to because this already has all that he needs. It also has an instruction book included that will teach beginners how to correctly tune their electric guitar before they start using it – an important step especially if they will play with a band.
Apple AirPods Pro
Teen boys will always do everything to look good to impress the girls that they like. If they want to start their fitness journey, give them these AirPods Pro and they’ll come to love working out in no time. With these, they can listen to their favorite tunes while they sweat it out in the gym or when they are out on a run in the neighborhood. Unlike traditional headphones, it’s wireless so he won’t worry about tangles during his activity. Plus, AirPods Pro fits the ears like a glove and they will not fall even when he is running at a fast speed.
Scrawl
Bullying someone, no matter the reason, will never be justified. If you want your boy to understand what goes on inside a person’s life when he is bullied, let him read this unusual fiction book called Scrawl. He will be able to understand its importance more when reading a story because this can make him feel things as he reads through the different situations. It’s more effective than simply saying that bullying is bad, which can also come off as dictating. In addition, this book is interesting to read because it tells the story through the eyes of the bully himself. He’ll have a good laugh on every page as he reads through some witty dialogues.
Rechargeable Neck Book Light
Bookworms will always find their solace in between the pages of a book. Even when it’s past bedtime, they will still read a few more pages before they sleep. If they share a room with another person, they may find it hard reading the text because of the dim light. Give him this neck light and he won’t suffer from poor eyesight in the future. This produces a light that is bright enough to help him read the page before him easily. It operates on the minimum intensity of light needed and won’t disturb others that are already sleeping inside the room.
Star Wars Death Star Popcorn Maker
No movie marathons will be complete without munching on freshly-made delicious popcorn. Make every movie night at a home extra special with this popcorn maker. Like going to the theaters, everyone can enjoy watching the scenes without falling asleep because their mouths are busy chewing on a delicious snack. Plus, when a boy’s friends come over, they’ll be amazed to see that the machine creating their snacks is a cool-looking Star Wars merch that’s worthy enough to be displayed. They wouldn’t mind placing this on the center table and making some crunchy snacks even when they are in the middle of watching a movie.
iLuv SmartShaker 3
When a boy’s punctuality already puts a strain on his relationships, help him smooth things out with his friends by getting him to wake up early every time. This SmartShaker will make sure that he never misses or gets late to any meetings again. This device is not your usual alarm clock because it not only wakes up the person through loud sounds, but it also does its job by jarring him out of his dreams through frequent vibrations. It has different modes that you can set up depending on how heavy your son sleeps. No matter how deep he is in dreamland, the force will be enough to wake him back to reality.
Tic-Tac-Toe 3D Strategy Wooden Game
The usual games that kids play will no longer interest teen boys because they are too easy for them to accomplish. However, they’ll change their minds when they see this Tic-Tac-Toe because this is an upgraded version of the most beloved game. Instead of just competing against each other using a 9×9 grid, this makes things more challenging because they have to do it in 3D. This forces them to use their spatial abilities, which helps them develop their critical thinking skills. You may even be delighted to discover that one of your boys may have an innate engineer mind.
HidrateSpark Smart Water Bottle
Boost your boy’s health and make sure that he gets adequate hydration the whole day. Boys at the age of 16 have a lot of things on their minds and they are often out and about trying to finish the different tasks that they have. Help them get their eight glasses of water daily with this HudrateSpark water bottle. Unlike other bottles in the market today, the bottom puck of the bottle will light up when it’s time for them to be hydrated. This is possible by connecting it through Bluetooth with the HidrateSpark app on their mobile phones.
Philips Hue Smart Lightstrip
Teen boys need to have a bedroom where they feel safe and can do their favorite things to relax. Let his personality flow by allowing him to decorate his room using these Philips Hue light strips. Lights will always be needed to create the ambiance that a person is going for. No matter what color he wants to have in his room, this light strip can give him what he wants. It can also recognize voice commands because it is compatible with Alexa. Whether they want to dim the lights or change their color, all they have to do is to ask and it will follow his command.
Facebook Portal Plus
You don’t have to sacrifice your bonding sessions with your boys even if you are far away from home when you get him the Portal Plus. Even if you are on the opposite side of the globe due to your work, you and your boys can still spend quality time with each other. It will feel like he is also in the room with you because this device will make sure that he’s constantly within the frame. It will adjust based on his movements and all of these are done hands-free. In addition, when he doesn’t use it for video calls, he can command it to play his favorite music because it is powered by Alexa.
iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Bank
If you have an active kid, chances are you’ll never get to see him a lot of times during the weekends. He’ll surely go somewhere with his friends to spend a nice day doing outdoor activities. Make him stay connected with you at all times when you need to call him by not allowing his phone to run out of juice. Get him this iWALK power bank and you’ll be sure that his mobile device stays on during the whole weekend. This power bank is unlike any other because you don’t need wires to use it. Just stick this at the back of an iPhone and it can charge even up to 6,000 mah.
Alesis Drums Turbo Mesh Kit
Don’t drive your neighbors crazy whenever your boy takes out his favorite instrument to practice. Get him these drum sets and you’ll have peace and calm in your home while not hindering him from achieving his rock star dreams. These electronic drums can be played using a speaker when your boy and his bandmates play a song for everyone. During practice sessions, he can use his earphones and connect them to the drum, so that he’ll not disturb others inside the house. This also comes with 30 tracks that he can use to play the drums with if he gets tired of practicing.
Jetson Electric Bike
When your boy loves to take a stroll during a beautiful day, make the experience more relaxing for him by getting him this Jetson electric bike. It’s very lightweight so he can carry this in his arms if he wants to take the stairs or just walk for a while. Whenever he is tired but still wants to have distance covered, he can use this for up to 5 hours. When he goes inside restaurants or visits his friends, he can store this easily under a table. The handlebars and footpegs can be folded and due to its slim design, this can fit anywhere – even in small spaces.
bonVIVO Padded Floor Chair
Nothing screams Japanese more than sitting on a floor chair while enjoying your cup of tea. If your boy is a fan of anime, placing a bonVIVO chair inside his room will be a pleasant surprise. Whenever he uses this chair to relax or watch his favorite shows, he’ll get a little glimpse of what it’s like to be an anime character. He’ll also look forward to using this every time he is in his room because this is very comfortable to use. It has enough padding to make it feel like you are sitting on clouds. Plus, its backrest is at the right angle to support the spine in a good sitting position.
Scientific Calculator with LCD Writing Tablet
No matter what mathematical problems cross your boy’s way, this scientific calculator will always have his back. This has a major upgrade from your typical calculator because not only can this perform complex math functions but it also provides a space for him to do his calculations. This has a clamshell design wherein one side is the calculator itself and the other is a writing tablet. When he wants to make graphs to help him visualize the problem, he can use the writing tablet to make his computations or drawings. The LCD screen is also eye-friendly since it doesn’t give off any blue light when it is in use.
Oculus Quest 2
Make your boy’s virtual reality dreams come true by giving him the best and complete virtual reality package with the Oculus Quest, all that he needs for him to be immersed in a 3D world and feel like he is really inside his favorite game. With powerful processors that make every movement count, it is capable of displaying high-definition graphics which can make the gaming experience more mind-blowing. Plus, the headsets that come in this set are capable of 3D cinematic sounds. He will hear sounds simultaneously in all directions which may fool his mind that they come from the real world.
FlashForge Adventurer 3 Lite 3D Printer
Why settle for drawings when you can print something in 3D? The FlashForge will definitely keep a boy’s creative juices flowing because this allows him to create things from their devices and make them into a reality. This 3D printer makes use of plastic filaments to make any figure that he wants. It has replaceable nozzles which are also easy to clean after use. Unlike other 3D printers, the plates where the image is being printed are heated. This facilitates the easy removal of every figure after it is created. Be ready to see some of his works of art because he’ll surely display them around the house for everyone to see.
Rite in the Rain Bullet Pen
When you’re out chasing your dreams, you should not let anything stop you from achieving them – even if it rains. Let your boy be unstoppable and be weather-proof with this bullet pen. When he’s outdoors exploring the world, he won’t have to worry about not being able to write down his notes when he’s under the rain. This pen can write on any paper even if it is wet. it won’t get smudged or skipped because it’s specialty ink inside a pressurized delivery system that makes this feat possible. You’ll be sure that he’ll be able to document every detail that he has observed which can earn him that A+ grade on his paper.
Lasitu Ultrathin & Lightweight Monitor
If you have no idea what to give a teen boy because you don’t know what his interests are, look no further because this portable monitor will be more than enough to make him happy. When it comes to the best gifts for 16-year-old boys, you can not go wrong with cool stuff, because almost every teen boy nowadays is tech-savvy. No matter what they are into, they can use this monitor to view their favorite movies or play games. They can attach this to their phones or game consoles to enjoy a bigger display. It has good built-in speakers so they don’t need to bring with them a separate audio device.
elago W3 Stand
Teenage boys may not be vocal about what they want, but you can still find hidden clues to this puzzle by looking at what he likes to wear every day. If he wears an Apple watch, you’re in luck because you’ll be able to give him something that he’ll really want. Get him this elago stand and he’ll always see you as the one who knows him the best. This stand allows him to have a charging dock for his watch while making it look aesthetic at the same time. This stand is designed to look like a retro Apple monitor so every time the watch is placed on it, he’ll have a miniature version of it on his table.
Mini Fridge
When you’re tired of constantly being shocked in the middle of the night because of your son sleepwalking to get a cold drink, it’s time to get him a mini-fridge. This stores enough cans of beverage that will last him the whole night and keep it cool just the way he likes it. It’s compact so it won’t take too much space inside his room. He can even just place this on top of his table or other surfaces. Plus, if he always gets into fights with his siblings because they ate his snacks, he can use this fridge to store them in his room. He’ll get to enjoy a tasty snack and drink a cold beverage in his room whenever he feels like it.
Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard
Is your boy losing his mind over his typos whenever he sends messages because he has big fingers? Make his life easier and get him this seenda keyboard. Thanks to this, he won’t press the delete button over and over again because he can type messages conveniently like when he uses his laptop. He’ll definitely love using this over and over again since it has soft and responsive keys which do not produce too much noise when pressed. Not only that, he can connect up to three devices with this at the same time because it can support up to three Bluetooth connections. He can just press a button if he wants to switch a device.
The Best Friend Game
Your friends mean the whole world to you when you are sixteen. Help them get to know their circle of friends more by challenging their friendship by playing this Best Friend Game. Make them pair up and let them try to answer the questions about each other written on a card. Whoever has matching answers will earn a point. For sure, hearts will warm up when they find out that their best friend really cares about them. On the other hand, they can also make their connection deeper because they can learn something about their friends that they have never noticed before.
Segway Ninebot S-Plus
Asking a 16-year-old boy to run quick errands for you even if it’s just around the block can be a challenge. However, this will no longer be the case when they have this Segway electric scooter. You’ll even be surprised that they will be the ones who will volunteer to do the errands for you. Teenagers will always be fascinated with new gadgets especially if they can ride them. This electric scooter can be operated in two ways for it to move – through an auto-follow mode or by remote control. He will not get enough of the attention that he will get whenever he takes this for a spin around the neighborhood.
Light up Mask
If your son wants to bring home the bacon from a cosplay competition he’ll participate in, help him transform into his chosen anime character by giving him this LED mask. This can project any face on the screen by simply choosing an image through the app. He can download the face of the anime character and his ensemble will be complete. Plus, if Halloween is near, he can use this to give his friends a good scare. He can transform into any scary-looking ghoul. He can even choose to display a mask just like in the Purge Movie and chase his friends with a fake weapon around the neighborhood.
Harry Potter Wizard Chess Set
Relive one of the best scenes in the Harry Potter movie series by challenging your son to an enchanting game of wizard chess. Although it is considerably smaller in size, you’ll still have the feel of what it is to be Ron Weasly as he defeats all his opponents in a chess game with his good strategic skills. When the situation arises, you can even say “Knight to H5” and pretend that the piece moves to the designated place on its own. Although it won’t move and destroy other chess pieces, its details will be enough to transport you and your son to Hogwarts.
Raspberry Pi 4
When a sixteen-year-old can’t keep his hands away from his computer, it’s no brainer what gifts he’ll like to receive for Christmas. Nothing can beat an item that will upgrade his computer’s speed performance. Get him this Raspberry SDRAM and he’ll surprise you with how fast he’ll shower you with his gratitude. This powerful processor not only increases the speed of his computer to access the RAM, but it can also do fast connectivity to other devices through Bluetooth and wireless LAN. The best part is, if they are using the old model of Raspberry, they can just take it out and replace it with this because it has the same size.
Wooden Robot Hand
Being a 16-year-old does not mean you are no longer allowed to do pretend plays like a kid. There will always be that little child tucked inside a boy’s heart no matter how old he gets. Make him enjoy that part of him once in a while by giving him this robotic hand. He’ll have fun pretending to be a villain for a day with his friends, just like how they used to when they are young. Plus, he’ll also get to enjoy the challenge of building this 3D wooden model for himself. He’ll definitely feel accomplished when he finishes one and may even put this up on display to flex his building skills.
Mini Tabletop Pool Set
Camping trips with the whole family can be fun but there’s a downside to it that no one can ignore – you can’t bring the pool table with you. If the whole family loves to play pool after a good meal, having this mini pool with you during camping trips won’t make you miss your favorite sport. You can bring this wherever you go because it is compact. Don’t let its size fool you because even if it is small, it can still give the same amount of fun as playing on a real pool table. It’s also a complete set – the kit already contains everything you need to start playing a game of pool anytime.
BoxLegend T Shirt Organizer
Prevent your son from turning his closet into a dumpsite by making sure that his clothes are kept neatly folded at all times. The BoxLegend will be the perfect organizing tool that you can give him to maintain a tidy closet space. These shirt trays are stackable and each set comes with 10 pieces. After neatly folding a shirt, he can place it on one of the trays. When he wants to use it, he can easily take it out without ruining the folding of his other shirts. By organizing his clothes this way, he’ll have no trouble looking for a shirt that he wants to wear that day.
CleanKicks Shoe Cleaner Wipes
It’s always true that your choice of footwear can either make or break an outfit. If you think that wearing shoes that do not match your clothes is the worst, you’re mistaken because there’s no worse scenario than wearing a pair of white shoes with visible dirt. All the eyes of the people you pass by will be drawn towards the stain because it will be highlighted when there’s a stark background. To prevent this from happening to your boy, get him these CleanKicks wipes. He can bring this anywhere he goes. When his shoes need a little touch-up, he can just pull one out and wipe the dirt away.
Rainbow 7 Tools in 1
Two years more and your son will be old enough to be called a man. Help him learn the ropes of how to become self-sufficient and reliable with any fixing jobs and give him this multi-tool. This has seven tools in one – no matter what he needs to get fixed, he’ll have something to use to help him get the job done. It has a compact design that makes it easy for him to bring this wherever he goes. It is also color-coded so if he’s already familiar with it, he’ll no longer need to look at each head when he needs something specific.
Japanese Samurai & Ninja Sword Umbrella
Let’s face it – no matter how beneficial an umbrella is on a rainy day, no one will look cool bringing one to school. Teenagers would rather get soaked under the pouring rain rather than be seen with one – especially if it’s from his mom. However, if you get him this samurai umbrella, you don’t need to do any convincing because he’ll be the one to look for it before he goes out of the door. When folded, the umbrella looks like a sword in a sheath. It even has a sling attached to it so he can carry it on his shoulders – a good way to flex a merch straight out of an anime show.
Meal Socks Box
If your boy’s smile only appears as frequent as the leap year, get him these Rainbow socks and you’ll never have to starve seeing his pearly whites again. This can pass as a gag gift you can give to him no matter what the occasion is. At first, he’ll just think that you ordered takeout food because it looks like one from its packaging down to its contents. However, if he looks closely, he’ll notice that the burger and fries are not edible. Instead, they are socks folded perfectly to mimic the actual look of food. He’ll surely love wearing them around the house not only because it’s fun but it’s also comfortable.