42 Gifts for 15-Year-Old Boys

When he bails at the skate park, his watch hits the concrete too, and a shock-resistant Casio G-Shock with a black resin case is a smarter pick than anything dressy.

Its plain sporty look works at school the next day, which keeps it on his wrist all week.

The North Face Jester holds 28 liters, enough for binders, a gym change and lunch when a long high school day leaves no time for a locker stop.

In plain black, it doesn't shout school bag, and it works just as well for plans outside school.

Gesean's pullover hoodie is an easy layer for a 15-year-old who wears sweatshirts most days.

He pulls it on over a T-shirt before heading out with friends. Check his usual size before ordering.

Teenage Engineering's pocket operator PO-12 rhythm fits in a jacket pocket and trades the touchscreen of his beat app for physical buttons.

A drum pattern can loop for the length of a bus ride while he hits the punch-in effects and pushes the groove somewhere new.

Halfway through cutting a montage of gaming clips, a teen who edits videos can jump between tools with a tap.

He already knows the commands he reaches for most, so each can sit on a button near his mouse. He can map a key to add his usual title card and another to render the finished cut.

A built-in battery frees the KODAK Luma 150 Mini from the nearest outlet, and any blank wall can become his screen, garage door included once it gets dark.

Movies or games from whatever he hooks up to it show up far bigger than a phone ever could.

Any teen who studies with a playlist going can wear Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones to mute the noise of the house.

His assignments run longer now, and with household chatter tuned out, only his music shares the desk with the work. The history essay he drafts gets finished before the playlist runs out.

MMO raids and strategy games pile on more hotkeys than a keyboard hand can comfortably reach.

The Razer Basilisk V3 moves his most-used ones onto customizable mouse buttons, and its ergonomic shape gives his palm somewhere to rest through a long session on his PC.

Over USB-C, the ASUS ROG XG27ACS connects to his gaming laptop and swaps a cramped built-in screen for a 27-inch, 1440p desk monitor.

G-SYNC keeps motion smooth and HDR adds depth to dark scenes, a good match for the long open-world games he sinks hours into. A desktop PC can drive it as well.

For a 15 year old with a console of his own, a controller built for it is a gift that slots into the games he already plays.

All you need to know is which console he has.

If the teen on your list spends his evenings in online matches with friends, this mechanical board belongs under his fingers.

Schoolwork and gaming share his desk now, so quick commands mid-match and a history paper run through the same keys.

The Polaroid Now is an instant camera for a 15-year-old who would rather hold a photo than scroll for it.

A double-exposure mode lets him layer shots on a single print. The battery recharges over USB-C, so he skips buying batteries.

Beats Studio Pro headphones bring noise canceling to a teen's all-day music habit.

He can swap his usual earbuds for over-ears that shut out the chatter around him. On the bus to school, he plays an album straight through without hearing the engine.

Apple's MagSafe charger gives a teen whose phone never leaves his hand a wireless charging spot.

At night he rests his phone on it by the bed instead of hunting for a cable.

Sony WF-C510 Truly earbuds give a podcast-loving teenage boy his favorite shows without a cord or bulky headphones.

He pairs them with his phone, and an episode keeps playing while he shoots hoops in the driveway. Nothing tethers him to a speaker, so his shows go wherever he heads next.

The DJI Osmo Action gives a teenage angler his own camera for weekend trips out to the lake.

He films each cast and every fight to land a fish, so the catch has proof. His best clip then goes to the friends who doubt every fish story he tells.

Champion's hoodie belongs on a teen who reaches for the same sweatshirt every morning without thinking twice.

He picks his own outfits now, and a familiar brand pairs with whatever jeans he grabs from the drawer.

Oakley's Tincan cap finishes the sporty look a teen puts together himself for pickup basketball at the park.

He picks gear by the labels seen around the court, so a sports name outranks a promo hat. Between games, the brim flips backward while he catches his breath on the bench.

This PUMA duffel bag keeps sneakers in their own ventilated pocket, away from clean clothes.

A teen heading to practice after school can sling it on his shoulder or grab the handles. It sits in the locker room just fine.

The Carhartt Watch Hat is a stretchy rib-knit beanie for a boy of 15 who likes workwear labels.

He pulls it on at the bus stop on cold mornings. It goes with any jacket he owns.

The Hustle Sport backpack gives a 15-year-old a sporty bag for class and the gym.

A soft-lined laptop sleeve keeps his computer away from a damp towel. Side pockets hold his water bottles on the way to practice.

For the sporty teen you have in mind, the Baden Champions net pulls his friends out onto the lawn.

He sets the plans with his crew now, and volleyball handles a crowd while badminton covers a pair. The net becomes the usual meeting point whenever someone texts to hang out.

With this laser tag set, a 15-year-old who likes outthinking friends gets team battles to plan.

He maps a plan with his teammates, then waits behind cover for the other side to move. At the park, the squads swap sides for a rematch before heading home.

This disc golf set hands an active teen a sport he can play on any local course.

It needs no full team, so he can play alone or bring a few friends. After school, he works through the park hole by hole and keeps his own score.

The Spikeball Titan roundnet set hands a competitive teen and his friends a fast team game.

He sorts out teams with his buddies, then chases down every ball the other side smashes his way. After school, the set comes out on the park grass for one more match.

A Nalgene bottle gives a 15-year-old a refillable way to carry water in his bag.

The lid is leak-proof, so it can sit next to his books. He fills it at home and drinks between classes.

This flying ring gives a 15-year-old a simple game of catch he can take to the park.

He throws it across the grass and watches how far it carries. A friend backs up after each catch.

Magical Athlete from CMYK suits a teen who turns every hangout with friends into a contest over who comes out ahead.

His crew keeps score on everything, and a board game of silly runners gives that rivalry a spot on the table. The box comes off his shelf for one more round before friends head home.

Happy Salmon is a shouting card game for a 15-year-old and his friends.

Everyone calls out an action and hunts for a match, so the whole group is up and moving. It works well at a sleepover.

This card game has a teen mixing sci-fi and fantasy sides into a deck that beats his friends' picks.

He plans each turn around a rival's last move. The box stays handy for weekend hangouts at home.

PopPuck is a magnetic fidget toy for a 15-year-old who likes skate tricks but wants something for his hands.

He flicks, stacks and flips the pucks in the bowl between classes. It also clips onto a bag.

The Rubik's Cube gives a 15-year-old a hands-on puzzle to scramble and solve again at his own pace.

It slips into a backpack for a break between classes. He can twist it one layer at a time.

The adidas body spray set puts a few scents in one box for a 15-year-old who picks his own.

He can wear a minty one after gym and keep a woodier one for weekends.

A boy who plays on his bedroom TV gets the X Rocker Eclipse, a floor gaming chair.

He tends to drop onto the rug for long matches, so it gives him a proper seat at that height. When a friend comes over to play, he can offer up the bed and keep his own spot.

A Buddha Board is a water painting board for a 15-year-old who wants a quiet break from homework.

He brushes plain water across the surface and watches each picture fade. Then he starts a new one.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey gives a teen boy a practical self-help book.

It suits a student keen on getting organized before exams. He can keep it on his desk beside his planner.

Spy x Family, Vol. 1 gives a teen manga fan the opening volume of a series to collect.

He can read it on the bus home from school. Later volumes can line up beside it on his shelf.

This bonsai pine kit suits a teen who likes slow, detailed builds.

He follows the step-by-step instructions at his desk, one tiny brick at a time. The finished tree ends up on his shelf.