Gifts for teens are some of the hardest to find. Teenagers are intimidating. They speak their own language, blurt out confusing jokes, and somehow have always already seen the TikToks you send them. It can be hard to keep up with the absolute coolest kids around, and that's especially true when it comes to holiday gift-giving. For the past few years, we've informally polled some of the terrifying supercool teens in our lives, ranging in age from 13 to 18, to find out what presents they really want. Everything on this list is teen-approved. These gift ideas are not one-size-fits-all, but they might help you get inspired and reach the ultimate goal: giving a gift the teen in your life actually likes.
WIRED's Reviews team has personally tested and vetted everything that appears in our gift guides. Also be sure to check out the Best Gifts for Book Lovers, the Best Gifts for Babies and Toddlers, and the Best Advent Calendars.
Updated October 2025: We’ve added slippers, slides, soap, and cologne, and we’ve removed some older picks. We also ensured link and pricing accuracy throughout.