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The 28 best Christmas gifts for him — from $10 to $200

Only the best Christmas gift ideas for the men you love — wrap up some Hoka slides, spring for a coffee subscription or pamper him with affordable cashmere.

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He thinks he has it all, but these picks — from grilling gadgets to trending tech releases — will prove otherwise.

Scan through any men's gift guide on the Internet and you'll find all the same clichés — whiskey stones, random leather goods, cumbersome shaving sets and silly gag gifts. Well, don't click away because Yahoo's list of Christmas gifts for him includes anything but. That's right, I've spent my entire career researching, testing and writing about the best gift ideas, and the basic (er, boring) stuff is a hard pass for me.

My two cents: The man in your life wants to unwrap something unique and useful. I'm talking about a mini chainsaw that he can use to prune small trees, magnetic lights for when he grills in the dark and other everyday problem-solvers. All of the following gift ideas rank high on the practicality scale. Say you're shopping for a globe-trotting guy — then go for a garment bag-turned-duffel that he can take on his travels. Or if he's more of a homebody, then a tabletop fire pit is a fun activity and statement piece all in one. And while all of these finds are incredibly useful, they're also easy, thoughtful ways to tap into his interests (even if you don't necessarily understand them yourself). You'll find gifts for men geared toward golfers, grillers, bookworms, coffee lovers and just about every other kind of guy — yep, even the one who has everything.

Name your budget (gifts start around $10 and go up to $200) and scroll through this curated list of Christmas gifts (some of which are on sale for Cyber Monday!). And while you're in the spirit, take a peek at these Christmas gifts for her, too.

Shop the best Christmas gifts for him:

Shorter days are upon us — but that doesn't mean he has less on his plate. Once the sun sets, he can throw on this beanie to light his way while he walks the dog, takes out the trash or tackles some outdoor chores. Get eight hours of light on a single charge, then power it back up with a standard USB charger before the next after-hours adventure. 

$14 at Amazon

Sensing a theme here? The next time he does anything after dark — running, fishing, fixing up his car, you name it — he can slip on these gloves to see what's in front of him. One five-star fan raved that they are especially great in a "tight place trying to make a repair with little light in the area." They added: "The extra batteries and screwdriver are a nice touch."

$22 at Amazon

Turn your silliest snap into an air freshener in one of 23 scents, then tell him he has to hang it up for all to see. They're only $6 a piece, so go ahead and make sure every family member is represented — pets, too! 

$6 at Amazon

Your handyman is about to get a whole lot, well, handier. The next time they're doing a project around the house, they can slip on this wristband to keep nails, screws and drill bits within arm's reach. Thousands of Amazon shoppers say it's a must in any toolbox, including one reviewer who bought it for her husband and raved that it "saves him trips back and forth and he doesn't have to worry about screws or nails falling to the ground."

$16 at Amazon

Now, I'm not saying this is what he looks like on the course ... but I'm also not saying that it isn't. Give your golfer a good laugh with a pair of these all-too-relatable socks that he can wear at home or on the green.

$10 at Amazon

Upgrade his e-reading experience with this handy remote control, which lets him flip the page with a click of a button. That way, he can prop up his Kindle, get comfortable and read hands-free. Call it lazy, call it smart, but hundreds of five-star reviewers say it's a game-changer, with one bookworm boasting that it "makes my evenings so much better" since "it allows me to read in bed and keep my hands warm under the covers." (Psst, find more out-of-the-box gifts for book lovers here!)

$16 at Amazon

Sometimes, a problem solver is the best gift you can give. Enter this set of gooseneck lights, which can magnetically attach to any grill — Traeger, Weber, you name it — so he can actually see what's on the grates. He can set them up instantly since they come with AAA batteries — a rare feat in the gifting world! 

Get two for the price of one — this set is currently 50% off for Cyber Monday!

$15 at Amazon

He knows and loves him from The Bear. Or his hilarious (but highly entertaining) cooking videos. Or both. Regardless, he'll get a taste of the Internet-famous chef's signature flavors in his all-new cookbook, featuring 126 soup, salad and sandwich recipes. True to his nature, these dishes are anything but ordinary — from giant meatball soup to an over-the-top French toast made with homemade banana bread.

$25 at Amazon

It's about time that he has his own lip balm (and, ya know, stops "borrowing" yours). Give him this top-rated trio, all of which have SPF 25 to protect his precious pout from the sun. He'll get three rejuvenating flavors in one go — classic shea butter, natural mint and pineapple mint. 

$22 at Amazon

Yahoo readers are buying this little guy (seriously, it's under 3 pounds) in droves. Use it to prune trees, trim back branches or cut "small saplings like a hot knife through butter" (one Amazon shopper's words, not ours). Another boasted that it "recharges very quickly and is very easy to clean and maintain, all of which makes this 70-year-old sea witch very happy." Get it now for 20% off. 

$40 at Amazon

If he spends more time in the sky than on land, then give him a "genius gadget" (Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida's words, not mine) to make his plane time way more enjoyable. He can plug this Bluetooth adapter into the airplane seat's audio jack to pair their AirPods (or any wireless headphones) with ease. Broida put it to the test and wrote that it "worked flawlessly, pairing easily with my AirPods Pro and remembering that connection from one session to the next."

$35 at Amazon

He never grew out of his Lego obsession, and good thing, because the company has been dropping more adult-only builds than ever before. This 540-piece kit brings the Super Mario enemy to life — well, kind of. He can pose the head, mouth, stalk and leaves to make it look like it's moving just like in the video game. 

$48 at Amazon

If a new bottle of whiskey is always at the top of his Christmas list, then why don't you see how badly he wants it? Stick his favorite liquor inside the cage, then tell him he has to answer themed trivia questions and solve puzzles to crack the code.

$28 at Uncommon Goods

A solid speaker can cost hundreds — that is, except for the always dependable JBL. Dubbed a "powerful little thing" by one five-star shopper, this small-but-mighty speaker packs a serious punch — it's waterproof, travel-friendly and has seven hours of playtime.

Another Cyber Monday sale worth shopping: Save 20% on this bestselling speaker, the lowest price we've seen at Amazon in months. 

$40 at Amazon

Everything comes back around — vinyls included. This turntable mixes old and new, so he can spin records the old-fashioned way or pair a phone via Bluetooth to stream today's top hits. "Not only does it look super stylish with its retro design, but it also delivers excellent sound quality for its size," one audiophile wrote, adding that it's easy to switch between the three different speeds and sizes. 

Save 20% during Amazon's Cyber Monday sale. That means, you'll have more money to spend on records. 

$30 at Amazon

You guy loves to rattle off facts — and thanks to you, he'll get 365 more of 'em. Each morning, he can scan the QR code on this mug to learn about a moment in history that happened on that day — some are well-known, others less so. 

$28 at Uncommon Goods

The next time he goes on an adventure, he can feel good knowing his valuables will stay nice and dry in this watertight bag. There's even a built-in bottle opener to crack open beers on the go, plus an insulated layer to keep drinks and food chilled.

$50 at Bespoke Post

This is just what he needs after a hard day's work. Or heck, a day lazing about on his phone or in front of the TV. Switch between different compression, vibration and heat levels to soothe dry, overworked eyes. Play music via Bluetooth to really amp up the experience. "My favorite way to use this is after a long day if I have a headache or just feel like relaxing," one relaxed reviewer wrote. "Within minutes I'm relaxed, less tense, and sometimes ready to sleep!" 

Don't wait: It's on sale for Cyber Monday, so you can snag it for over 40% off at Amazon!

$52 at Amazon

Quality cashmere typically costs a pretty penny, but Quince gets it straight from the source, making it considerably less than other leading brands. The brand doesn't skimp on quality, though: This crewneck is made with top-of-the-line cashmere from Mongolia, said to be three times as warm as wool. "It feels like heaven against the skin and provides a surprising amount of warmth for how light it is," one stylish shopper wrote about this classic crewneck style, available in 10 colors. 

$60 at Quince

Merry mornings, coming right up. Sign him up for a three-month subscription, then he'll fill out a quiz to tell Trade exactly how he likes his brew. Each month, they'll ship him a new bag of whole bean or ground coffee tailored to his preferred caffeine and roast levels. Bump it up to a six-month subscription for an additional $50.

$50 at Trade

Electric razors tend to big, bulky and, let's face it, a bit of an eyesore. This compact beauty is made with travel in mind — it's waterproof, has a mess-free magnetic cover and holds up to 60 minutes of grooming time on a single charge.