Christmas gifts for teens

A safe last-minute choice for an iPhone user whose wish list you do not know.

A strong upgrade for a student or sketcher who already owns a recent iPad.

An affordable pair for a student or teen who mostly wants long battery life.

A compact reader for a student or commuter who wants something better than a phone for long reads.

Suits someone who forgets to charge things and wants headphones that last weeks.

Good for a friend who wants music at the cottage, beach or backyard.

An easy winter gift for someone who likes the brand but does not need another jacket.

A simple stocking gift for a partner who spends winter outside.

Handy for travel days, short hikes or walking around a city with a phone, keys and wallet.

A hands-on gift for a teen or adult who wants to learn coding, electronics or home-server projects.

Suits a teen who listens to bass-heavy music.

A single-player adventure for a Switch 2 owner who already has Mario Kart.

A practical winter pick for a runner or skier.

Good for a teen or student who shoots everything on a phone but likes something to pin on a wall.

A popular, useful gift for a teen or student who carries a drink everywhere.

The obvious pick for a family or friend group that just got a Switch 2.

A step up for a tween or teen who has outgrown simple coding toys.

A classic gift for kids who play mini sticks or street hockey.

Suits a teen curious about programming, Linux or electronics projects.

Gives a young player a way to practise stickhandling in the basement or garage between games.

Works for a teen who loses headphones and wants something affordable.

A cheap stocking stuffer for any hockey kid who practises off the ice.

Works for households where gamers and non-gamers want to play together over the holidays.

Helpful for someone trying to drink more water on hot days.

Works for a gym-goer or student who wants a large bottle that keeps drinks cold.

An affordable way to test whether someone will stick with an instrument.

Suits a child who prefers calm, creative games over competition.

A practical pick for a student or traveller whose phone dies by mid-afternoon.

A last-minute option for someone who likes Japanese snacks and wants to choose their own.

For a teen seriously interested in chemistry who has outgrown starter kits.

A bright bag for a student starting a new term.

A shared adventure for fans of puzzles and the TV show.

Works for school, commuting and day hikes, which makes it a safe graduation gift.

An easy Secret Santa pick that works with non-gamers and teens.

A popular Australian beauty pick for a teen or friend who likes skincare.

Suits a teen or student who carries water to school, practice or the gym.

A fun gift for a teen or sibling who loves Japanese food and culture.

A practical summer gift for someone who carries water everywhere.

Works for mixed-age family gatherings at Christmas.

A dependable school-bag upgrade for a teen.

Fits the iced-latte drinker who keeps buying plastic cups.

A group gift for a family or teens with a backyard pool.

Good for a teen or grad who wants physical photos from parties and trips.

A small add-on or stocking gift for anyone who already owns an Instax Mini.

Suits a teen gamer or student who wants a better keyboard than the one that came with the computer.

A realistic first instrument for an adult or teen who has always wanted to learn to play.

For a guitarist who wants better practice tone at home or around a campfire.

A good first-surf gift, as the waves are consistent every session.