This post: 50 Christmas Gifts for Teen Girls or Boys / Post updated September 2023
Let’s face it, buying Christmas gifts for teen girls or boys can be uber tricky. It’s not easy finding that perfect, not-so-boring gift, gadget, or stocking stuffer they’ll actually want.
Sure, you can always buy them a gift card or write a check, but that takes all the fun out of the holidays!
From the absolute coolest tech gadgets of the season (no, really… the coolest ever!) and under-the-radar accessories to silly gifts and trendy finds your teen will flip over, you’ll find tons of inspiration with these 50 Christmas gifts for teenagers! Plus, what’s really cool is that any of these gifts would be perfect for a teenage girl OR boy!
50 Christmas Gifts for Teen Girls OR Boys 2023
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Sleep Headphones (Sleep Mask)
Now your favorite teen can close their eyes, shut out the light, and lose themselves in their favorite music! Great sound and a comfortable fit! 15,000 positive reviews on Amazon!
iFox iF012 Bluetooth Shower Speaker
Rated as one of Amazon’s best tech gifts, this wireless shower speaker lasts up to 10 hours between charges and fully recharges in under three hours. Plus, it’s 100% waterproof, even fully submersible. (Warning: if you thought your teen’s showers were long before, brace yourself).
Fitbit Versa Smart Watch
Still a hot gift this season! Great for teens committed to staying fit or for those who aspire to step up their level of fitness. The Fitbit tracks your all-day activity, 24/7 heart rate, sleep stages, stores 300+ songs, and records all workouts.
5 in 1 – Alarm Clock, Bluetooth Speaker, MP3 Player, Hands-Free Calling, Nightlight
One of the coolest gadgets of the season? We think so! It has 48 changing nightlight colors, plus it’s an alarm clock, speaker, MP3 player and allows for hands-free calling.
Top of the World NCAA Arctic Striped Beanie Hat
Now your favorite teen can stay toasty warm and show their collegiate spirit when they’re tailgating, rooting for their favorite team, or heading off to class. Choose from 24 different colleges! Great for guys or girls!
Hydro Flask Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle
When it comes to Christmas gifts for teen girls or boys, you have to think about gifts they’ll both love! This Hydro Flask water bottle is THE water bottle to have. Tons of teenagers are sportin’ these bottles wherever they go! Perfect to pop in their backpack for school, take on a hike or grab it and go for trips in the car. Keeps cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours. Seven great colors to choose from!
Champion Sweatshirt
For the teen who loves to be comfortable, this warm and soft hooded sweatshirt is a must-have. Perfect to wear to school, on game day, or on those lazy days just hanging around the house. Lots of cool colors to choose from!
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case
Automatically on, and automatically connected, these Apple Airpods are THE thing for teenagers. Seriously, if your teen doesn’t own AirPods, they’ll probably flip.
Rotibox Winter Beanie Hat with Wireless Stereo Headphone
This soft acrylic, double-knit hat will keep their head toasty warm while they’re listening to their favorite music – and, they don’t have to wear headphones! The Bluetooth stereo headset offers great sound so they can enjoy the great outdoors totally hassle-free. Lots of styles and colors to choose from. (Amazon top seller!)
Not Parent-Approved Game
Got bored teens? This is the perfect inappropriately appropriate game for kids, tweens, teens, families, and mischief-makers!
12″ Screen Magnifier for Smartphone
Now they don’t have to look at their tiny phone screen when they’re watching a movie! This handy gadget magnifies their screen to 12 inches! Pretty cool, huh?
Life Skills for Teens Book
The ultimate book to teach your teen how to cook, clean, manage money, fix their car, perform first aid, and just about everything in between!
Adidas Defender III Duffle Bag
Great for sleepovers, trips back and forth to college, heading out for summer camp, or weekend excursions – this Adidas Duffle Bag is the absolute best! It’s roomy, extremely durable, and comes in tons of great colors. (Seriously, a must-have for college kids.)
Luxury Leather iPhone Case
Since their phone is always in their hand, why not make it look super stylish? This super convenient leather wallet phone case is cool and classy. Anti-slip and fingerprint-resistant! (Compatible with certain iPhones – check advertising details.)
Silver-plated “Cereal Killer” Spoon
For the cereal-loving teen in your life, this “cereal killer” spoon is sure to get a laugh and it makes a great stocking stuffer, too!
Portable/Rechargeable Hand Warmer
This new gadget is quite possibly the coolest new gadget on the block! Users can warm their hands in just a few seconds with three temperature settings. Priced right, fun colors to choose from AND it makes a great stocking stuffer!
Custom Photo Collage Phone Case
Now all their favorite pictures can be shown on their phone – their besties, vacations, their favorite furry friend, or any other pics they want displayed. Want to add a name or monogram? No problem!
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) Hammock
Nothing beats an ENO Hammock when you’re out camping in the wilderness, hanging out with friends, or just want to relax on campus between classes. For the ENO enthusiasts on your list, they’re going to flip over this cool gift!
#Hashtag It! Board Game
Fun for the whole family, but teens especially, this game puts your hashtag skills to the test!
Elite Hookey Ring Toss Game
A totally new take on darts (and safer, too), this ring toss game is not only fun for teens, but it’s also fun for the whole family!
YETI 30-Ounce Custom Rambler Tumbler
Your favorite teen will love this Yeti Rambler tumbler. Equipped to keep their drink as cold as science allows, this is an awesome gift for the teen on the go or college kids who want to pop a drink in their backpack side pocket.
“Shhh… I Am Gaming” Socks
Every gamer on your list needs a pair of these fun socks in their stocking this holiday season!
Collegiate Chunky Knit Throw Blanket
Soft, cozy and super snuggly, this awesome custom college throw is the perfect gift for teens in college or those who will soon be venturing off to campus life. Great for graduation gifts, too! Choose your college! (Order early!)
Car Atmosphere Lights with App Control
These LED car atmosphere lights are awesome! Choose from 16 million available colors or customize the light effects to your liking via the Govee Home app. Make your car stand out!
Truth Bombs – The Explosively Honest Party Game
A new take on the wildly popular and highly addictive truth or dare game teens love, this hilariously fun Truth Bombs game will keep them laughing for hours as they unveil hidden truths about each other.
Cozy n’ Warm Fleece Blanket
This blanket is double-sided – one side is smooth, the other side is plush – so they can always have the softness they prefer. Tons of great colors to choose from! This gift is a winner for any teen who loves to be warm and cozy!
Faux Fur Saucer Chair
Hanging out in their bedroom just got a whole lot more fun! This comfy saucer chair offers the perfect spot for chilling out with friends, doing homework, reading, or just listening to music. Plus, it looks great! Comes in lots of great colors, too!
Spikeball Game
This popular game with teenagers can be played inside or outside. It’s perfect for beach days or for rainy days when they’re looking for something fun to do inside with friends.
LED Clock with Fan and Temperature Display
Simply plug this LED clock with fan into any USB port and you’ll have a gentle breeze. It’s cool, techy, and priced right!
100 Deadly Skills Book
Whether you’re a girl or a guy, this book of 100 deadly skills might come in handy someday. You never know when you’ll be in a situation where you need to protect yourself or evade a dangerous situation.
Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard for Tablet/Mobile Phone
This Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard is the coolest gadget around – AND it’s not expensive! Compatible with tablets and mobile phones. Available in three colors.
Scanmarker Air Pen Scanner
This cool new gadget makes scanning any text a breeze. Just slide the handheld scanning pen across a line of printed text and watch it instantly appear on your screen. Great for students!
Zink Polaroid Zip Wireless Mobile Photo Mini Printer
Just connect a smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi and watch your portraits, selfies, and social media photos transform from digital images to physical pictures in an instant.
Water-Resistant Travel Laptop Backpack
This large capacity, water-resistant backpack has extra roomy pockets and compartments for their laptop. It also has a USB interface which offers great convenience for charging electronic devices. A fixed password lock guarantees protection of all their valuables.
“I Should Have Known That” Trivia Game
I Should Have Known That is a fun trivia game packed with more than 400 questions covering everything you “should” know! Now they can find out how smart their friends really are!
Noise Canceling Gaming Headset
With virtual surround sound, they’ll become immersed in gaming! Plus, this headset is not only comfortable, but it’s also great for canceling out “outside” noise while they’re gaming.
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs
Want to bake the most awesome cupcakes ever? Do you want to surprise your family with breakfast tacos on Saturday morning? Looking for an easy after-school snack? It’s all here! Learn to cook like a pro! (New York Times Best Seller!)
Adidas Drawstring Backpack
Perfect for quick overnighters or mini-vacations, this easy-to-pack, easy-to-carry drawstring is perfect for carrying everything they need for sleepovers, camping trips, quick trips home from college, or anything else!
Eddie Bauer Premium Cozy Flannel Sheets
Teenagers just love to be cozy – especially on those chilly nights when they want to curl up in bed and watch a movie or text their friends. These super soft and cozy sheets will keep them toasty warm and they’re fun! Lots of great winter designs to choose from.
ARGGH! Stress Reliever Ball
We all know that being a teenager isn’t easy… this super squishy stress reliever ball will help them take the edge off their day in a fun, productive way.
Blisslights Sky Lite Lazer Projector
Now they can create cool mood lighting, an easy ambiance, or a Nebula Cloud when they’re gaming!
Wise Owl Microfiber Towel
They can carry this handy quick-drying towel with them when they head to the gym, for after workouts, camping, hiking, or even to the beach. Makes the perfect gift for sports enthusiasts or athletes!
Ray-Ban Classic Aviator Sunglasses
You can never go wrong with a classic. These Ray-Ban classic aviator sunglasses are great for both guys and girls and never (like ever…) go out of style.
Classic Unisex Crocs
Crocs have been around for a while, but they still haven’t lost their appeal with teenagers. They’re the perfect slip-on shoe to run errands, go to the beach, or when they’re just hanging out around the house. Plus, they come in a ton of great colors!
Colorful LED Strip Lights
Now they can add ambiance to their bedroom, dorm, or apartment with these cool LED strip lights. With nearly 73,000 positive reviews on Amazon – this gift is sure to be a hit with any teenager. (Guys, too!)
ComfortSpa Reading/Homework Pillow
We all know teenagers are notorious for doing their homework on their beds. But, let’s face it, it’s not very comfortable. This super comfy reading/homework pillow is the perfect remedy. No more neck or back pain!
Thumbs-Up Cell Phone Stand
This cute cellphone stand is the perfect gift for any teen. It comes in a few different colors and makes it easy for them to prop their phone up on their desk while they do homework or on their nightstand at night. Universal design fits any phone!
WAITIEE Fast Charging Station for iPhone, AirPods, Apple iWatch
This smart charging station charges all their favorite devices in one handy place!
Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Teenagers spend a ton of time on their computers, which is awfully hard on their eyes. These cool blue light-blocking glasses will ease eye strain and block out harsh computer glare which will make it easier for them to sleep when they’re on the computer late at night. (Two-pack.)
Personal Mini Space Heater
This mini space heater will keep your favorite teen warm and toasty all winter long. It’s compact and small enough to fit on a nightstand, desk, or table – 3 colors to choose from!
