Graduation gifts for a male friend, $100 to $250
Nintendo Switch
Lite (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
A small handheld game console for kids on the go, suited to ages 8 to 15.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Ray-Ban
Meta Wayfarer Glasses (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Samsung
Galaxy Buds3 Pro (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Noise-cancelling earbuds built to pair closely with a Galaxy phone.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Brooklinen
Super-Plush Turkish Cotton Bath Towels
$109 at Brooklinen
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Instant Pot
Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCook Air Fryer (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Apple
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Kodak
PixPro Digital Camera (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Town and Country, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Garmin
CIRQA Smart Band
$199.99 at Garmin
A slim band with no screen that tracks sleep, steps and heart rate and stays out of the way.
Seen at Garmin, 18 Sep 2026
Herschel
All Season Pro Backpack 36L
$139.99 at Herschel Supply Co.
A 36 litre touring pack with gear straps and dual access, for the teen whose weekends have moved outdoors.
Seen at Herschel Supply Co., 30 Aug 2026
Timex
Expedition Sierra 40mm Fabric Strap Watch
$139 at Timex
An outdoor watch on a webbing strap, built to be worn walking rather than kept for good.
Seen at Timex, 18 Sep 2026
Kindle
Paperwhite 16GB (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
A glare free e-reader for a kid who reads often, suited to ages 12 to 17.
Seen at Amazon, 5 Sep 2026
Coleman
Snap ‘n Go collapsible hard cooler (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Sony
PULSE Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Wireless gaming earbuds built for a game console, suited to teens ages 13 to 17.
Seen at Amazon, 3 Sep 2026
Nespresso
Vertuo Pop+ Coffee Machine (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Logitech
MX Master 4 mouse (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Garmin
Dash Cam X110
$149.99 at Garmin
A dash camera with a screen, so the driver can see the footage without a phone or a laptop.
Seen at Garmin, 18 Sep 2026
Skullcandy
Hesh 540 ANC Headphones
$159.99 at Skullcandy
Over-ear noise cancelling at half the price of the famous pair, for a teen who takes headphones everywhere.
Seen at Skullcandy, 30 Aug 2026
Amazon Echo
Show 8 (fourth-gen) smart display (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Our Place
Cookware Duo pot and pan set
$239.95 at Our Place
Named by The Verge, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Nutribullet
SmartSense Blender Combo (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026