Finding the perfect Christmas gift for the men in your life can sometimes prove tricky, especially if you want something more personal than socks or ties. Luckily, there are more and more options for buyers looking for unusual gifts for men beyond the stereotypical 'box'.
We've compiled a list of the best interesting and unusual Christmas gifts for men on the market this year - and we reckon you'll find inspiration here to suit all personalities.
And when you're done, don't forget to check out our other gift guides! We've got ideas for homeware gifts, presents for cocktail-lovers and even gifts that help support refugees.
Unusual Christmas present ideas for men
Custom Vinyl Lyrics Framed Print
If you're looking for a gift for a music lover, you can't get much better than this! Available framed or unframed, you simply input the name and artist of their favourite song to create a vinyl-inspired print with lyrics. You can even add a short customised message for an extra personal touch!
- £14.99
Buy Custom Vinyl Lyrics Framed Print from Etsy
Specialist Synthetic Weighted Blanket
What could be better than the gift of restful sleep? Weighted blankets are proven to improve sleep quality and calm the nervous system, making them a perfect gift for anyone looking to give their wellbeing a boost in time for the new year. This one from John Lewis is super sleek available in a variety of different weights.
- From £64
Buy Specialist Synthetic Weighted Blanket
Personalised Your Life In Pictures Book
Everyone loves a coffee table book, and this one from Prezzybox is sure to impress. All you have to do is input someone's date of birth, and the book will be filled with news from every year of their life. You can also add a personal message and customise the front cover with a name!
- £29.99
Buy Personalised Your Life In Pictures Book from Prezzybox
AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
Coffee enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike will love this handy gadget – it can brew an americano or espresso in minutes, and it’s lightweight, compact, portable and durable, making it a must-have for traveling or camping.
- £28.94
Buy AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker from Amazon
Solid Oak Watch Stand
The perfect gift for anyone who treasures their timepieces, this wooden watch stand offers easy access to watches when co-ordinating an outfit - plus, it makes a handsome display piece to show off a collection!
- From £35.96
Buy Solid Oak Watch Stand from Etsy
Moon Phases Diamond Dust Wall Art
- £98
Buy Moon Phases Diamond Dust Wall Art from Oliver Bonas
Tabblue Bluetooth Table Speaker
On the surface, it looks like nothing more than a stylish side table, but the Tabblue Table Speaker by Steepletone is so much more! Below the table surface you'll find a 360-degree Bluetooth speaker with up to six hours of wireless play time. You can also take hands-free calls on the speaker, thanks to its in-built microphone - plus, this latest model lets you connect two table speakers together for the ultimate stereo sound - ideal for movie nights, or a house party.
- £179
Buy Tabblue Bluetooth Table Speaker from Not on the High Street
Luckies Deluxe Scratch Map
While Covid-19 may have scuppered our travel plans this year, that only makes us more excited to plan our future travels. This deluxe scratch-off map is an amazing present for any would-be globetrotter - just scratch off your visited destinations with a coin to build an inspiring visual picture of your travels, as well the destinations you have yet to discover!
- £24
Buy Luckies Deluxe Scratch Map from John Lewis
Ember Temperature-Control Smart Mug 2
On the surface, this looks like a normal mug- albeit a very sleek and chic one - but actually, it's a very impressive home gadget. Not only does the chargeable Ember mug keep your tea or coffee consistently hot for up to 1.5 hours, it even allows you to choose your exact preferred drinking temperature.
- £99.99
Buy Ember Temperature-Control Smart Mug 2 from Amazon
Grow Your Own Chilli Kit
You can find chilli connoisseurs all over the place these days. But if you've already taste-tested every chilli sauce and raw plant you can get your hands on, the next step is to grow your own! This neat little kit makes it easy, containing everything you need to start growing 10 varieties of chilli, ranging from fruity 'cherry bomb' chillis to mouth-melting habaneros.
- £24.49
Buy Grow Your Own Chilli Kit from Etsy
Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300
It can be so hard to get out of bed, especially on those gloomy winter mornings when you're just not feeling it - and while shrill alarm clocks might force you up, they certainly won't leave you feeling rested! Enter the Lumie Bodyclock, specially designed for people who experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
The light-up clock mimics a gradual sunrise to gently ready your body and mind for a natural awakening, and sunset to get ready to nod off in the evening. If you know someone who struggles with sleep, there's no better gift to give them than a good night's rest!
- £109.99
Buy Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 from John Lewis
Northwest Passage Expedition Gin
An adventurous spirit for an adventurous spirit! This new craft gin, distilled in the Orkneys, has a special mission. Proceeds from every bottle will go towards funding the first even man-powered row through the icy 2500-mile Northwest Passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It's not just an endurance test, though - the crew will use the gruelling Arctic odyssey to collect data for the Big Blue Ocean Cleanup project.
- £39.95
Buy Northwest Passage Expedition Gin from nwpexpeditiongin.com
Aery Persian Thyme Scented Candle
We all know that the idea of candles being 'girly' is totally a thing of the past - the modern man enjoys lighting a relaxing candle in the evening as much as anyone! But it is true that many men prefer traditionally 'masculine' fragrances over fruity or floral, making this Persian thyme candle a brilliant option. Its spicy, luxurious oudh scent is perfectly complemented by a minimalist glass votive.
- £27
Buy Aery Persian Thyme Scented Candle from John Lewis
Black Wire Table Lamp
Now that working from home has become a regular or even permanent reality for many of us, it's no surprise that home office gifts are going to be very popular this year - and an elegant desk lamp perfectly straddles the border of style and practicality.
Barker & Stonehouse are one of our favourite brands for striking homeware, and we just love this table lamp, with its industrial style black wire details and chic wooden base.
- £65
Buy Black Wire Table Lamp from Barker & Stonehouse
Kodak LUMA 350 Smart Projector
Any film enthusiast will adore this this miniature projector from Kodak. Its completely wireless technology projects HD video onto any surface you choose - you can either mount it on a ceiling or move it to your desired location, making it perfect for cosy Christmas classic screenings indoors or impromptu outdoor film evenings.
- £399
