Brothers. You love them almost as much as they annoy you, but without a doubt, they’ll always have your back.
Whatever relationship you may have with your brother, they’ll always be there for you — and they deserve to be spoiled over the holidays, too!
Whether you’re a guy unsure what to buy your brother or a girl wondering what the heck to give your bro this holiday season, we’ve got your back. We rounded up more than 40 different gifts for every type of brother that he’ll actually want to use.
Whether he’s a movie buff, an at-home chef or likes to kick back and relax with an ice cold beer, we found a gift for all types and ages.
While you’re shopping, check out the best gifts under $100 and best gifts for dad we rounded up.
1. Best Gift For Every Type Of Brother: Amazon Gift Card, $50+
Sometimes it’s just easier to let him buy himself whatever he wants! If you don’t have a ton of time this holiday season and your brother is difficult to shop for, go for this $50 Amazon gift card instead. These days, the retailer sells just about everything so he’s bound to get something he loves!
2. Best Gift For The Travel-Loving Brother: Scratch The World Travel Map, $25, original price: $35
Inspire your brother to see the world with this fun scratch-off world map. If they also love stargazing, consider buying them this totally realistic star projector to create their bedroom into their very own galaxy.
3. Best Gift For The “Star Wars” Fan Brother: Society6 Star Wars Inspired Wall Art, $15, original price: $18
If your brother loves “The Mandalorian,” then he’ll totally be into hanging this epic “Star Wars” inspired wall art in his bedroom.
4. Best Gifts For The “Harry Potter” Fan Brother: Harry Potter Illuminating Wand, $30, original price: $50
Have you recently converted your little brother into a Potterhead? Then you can’t go wrong with this interactive “Harry Potter” wand!
If your brother is working from home, then he definitely needs a pair of good quality, noise-canceling headphones to eliminate any distractions. The noise-cancelling feature on the Sony Noise-Cancelling Headphones are so good that you barely hear turbulence on a plane.
What’s more, they also boast up to 30-hours of battery life with quick-charging (five hours of playback after charging for just 10 minutes) and touch sensor controls to pause/play/skip tracks, control volume, activate your voice assistant and answer phone calls.
If your brother is a new dad, then he’s probably still getting used to carrying baby essentials: a baby bag, bottles, diapers, extra change of clothes and so much more. Help him consolidate his own things with this wallet phone case!
As one of the most unique gifts we’ve seen, the Custom Pet Embroidered Sweatshirt from Uncommon Goods is bound to be a hit. Customize it with your pup and even the name of his pet and voilá — you just won most original Christmas gift.
8. Best Gift For The Brother Who’s Also A Cat Dad: Meowdy Cat Meme T-Shirt, $20
Meowdy, there. This funny t-shirt from Amazon is only $20 and perfect for your cat-loving brother. Plus, it doubles as his pajamas because of its ultra-plush, sleep-shirt fit.
9. Best Gift For The Creative Brother: Deep Sea Sand Art, $100
Is your brother more of an artsy guy? If so, he’ll totally appreciate this deep sea sand art piece from Uncommon Goods.
If he’s a tech junky and appreciates videography, then he’ll definitely enjoy using this handheld stabilizer that allows him to take non-shaky videos straight from his smartphone.
11. Best Gift For The Brother Who’s A Movie Buff: Apple TV 4K, $180
Is your brother always recommending noteworthy shows, series and movies? If so, he’d definitely like an Apple TV 4K Streaming Device to bring his binge-watching to the next level! It gives him access to hundreds of apps, Apple TV+, quick AirPlay, stellar picture quality and so much more.
12. Best Gift For The Brother Who Loves Beer: Beer Chiller Sticks, $18, original price: $27
There’s nothing better than an ice-cold beer. These beer chiller sticks will give your brother just that until the very last drop.
If he prefers something a little bit stronger, you can’t go wrong with a nice quality cocktail shaker like this one from Williams Sonoma.
For more options, check out our guide to the best cocktail shaker sets.
14. Best Gift For The Brother Who Loses Everything: Tile Mate, $18, original price: $30
If he’s constantly losing his essentials (phone, wallet, keys, etc.), consider buying this convenient Tile Mate which is a water-resistant tracking device with Bluetooth capabilities to use with the app. It would make for the perfect stocking stuffer!
15. Best Gift For The Brother Who Always Forgets To Charge His Phone: Q Portable Charger, $40
Everyone has that one person in their life who can’t seem to keep their phone charged. If that person happens to be your brother, then this Brand Q portable charger will be a life saver. It can charge iPhones, MacBooks, Android phones (and all at once!) and can be juiced up by an outlet.
16. Best Gift For The Brother Who Loves Video Games: Nintendo Switch Lite Console, $240
If your brother is a bit of a video game junky, then it’s likely that he already got his hands on a Nintendo Switch Lite. On the off chance that he didn’t, it would make a great gift for the holidays. You can snag one from Walmart and get it in time before Christmas, too!
If your brother enjoys dressing the part, buy him a luxurious bomber jacket from Alpha Industries. It’s inspired by original 1950’s coats worn by U.S Air Force and Navy pilots and available in four different colors: green, black, navy blue and camouflage. Plus, it’s reversible and water-resistant during mild wet conditions.
If you haven’t seen your bro’s head in years and are sick of seeing him wear the same ole’ hat every time you see him, consider buying him a new one! This Carhartt knit beanie is warm, versatile and great for the winter.
19. Best Gift For The Brother Who Is A Frequent Flier: Away Bigger Carry-On Suitcase, $295
While his travel plans may have been a bit different this year, a good quality suitcase is still a must for an avid traveler. The Away Luggage Bigger Carry-On option can hold up to a week’s worth of clothing (and still meets airline requirements for most major airlines), comes with a portable charger and has a lifetime warranty.
For more options, check out our guide to the best carry-on luggage.
If your brother loves hanging with his buddies at the beach during the summer, then it’s likely he’d appreciate an awesome cooler. This one from Yeti is insulated, can hold 20 cans of beer, 20 pounds of ice and has backpack capabilities. Beware: this cooler may not arrive in time before Christmas.
21. Best Gift For The Brother Who Loves Camping: BioLite Fire Pit, $300
Does he love a good campfire? The BioLite fire pit produces an efficient burn with less smoke than traditional fire pits. It also functions as a hibachi-style grill.
The high-tech fire pit uses an air injection system with 51 air jets to pump the fire with oxygen to create the perfect fire for up to 24 hours, depending on the burn level you choose. The BioLite is even tech-friendly, including a detachable power pack that you can recharge with a USB and a Bluetooth-controllable fire pit.
Is your brother a social butterfly? If so, this makeshift bean bag chair from CordaRoy’s is a great gift since it can be used for extra seating during the day and turn into a mattress at night. It’s available in three different mattress sizes: full, queen and king and comes in five different colors.
If your brother is always there to help you around the house, then this 5-in-1 tool pen is right up his alley! The streamlined gadget is a screwdriver, capacitive touch stylus for smart devices, an integrated bubble level, ruler and a good ole’ fashioned pen with clip.
24. Best Gift For The Brother Who Loves To Read: Amazon Kindle Oasis, $250
If your brother is a bookworm, then he’ll totally love the Amazon Kindle Oasis. It was designed with an anti-glare screen that reads like real paper (even in direct sunlight), a battery-life that lasts weeks and up to 8GB or 32GB of storage to hold thousands of titles — all in one place. For $20 more, you can get it without ad capabilities, too.
A portable speaker is a must for any music lover. The Sony SRS-XB23 Portable speaker is waterproof, durable, available in five different colors and currently on sale for almost half the price!
For more options, check out our guide to the best portable speakers.
26. Best Gift For The Brother Who Loves The NFL, Jersey From Fanatics, $75+
Does your brother obsess over his fantasy football league and his favorite NFL players. If so, buy him a jersey from Fanatics.com so he can root on his team in style.
Uniquely, you can customize the back of some jerseys with a last name, making it one of the best personalized gifts.
27. Best Gift For The Brother Who Always Orders In: UberEats Digital Gift Card, $25+
Perhaps he loves food, but doesn’t want to spend time in the kitchen. If so, he’ll totally love an UberEats gift card to enjoy all of his favorite restaurants. Plus, it’s a great way to support small businesses, too!
If he’s all about living a healthy lifestyle, it’s likely that he spends his Sunday afternoon prepping his meals. These glass meal prep containers are made with three compartments to easily separate each portion of his meal and come in a pack of five — for each day of the work week!
For more options, check out our guide to the best meal prep containers.
29. Best Gift For The Brother Who Likes To Stay In Shape: FitBit Versa 3, $150
The FitBit Versa3 is a great way to track your fitness habits. You can see your real-time pace and distance when doing cardio (with built-in GPS), monitor your heart rate, see your blood oxygen levels and so much more.
Whether he needs to drink more water or doesn’t have a good quality water bottle, the HydroFlask Wide-Mouth Straw Lid Water Bottle makes a great present either way! It comes in a variety of sizes and colors and will keep his water cold for hours on end.
31. Best Gift For The Brother Who Takes Grooming Seriously: Jack Black Beard Grooming Kit, $35
Does your brother like to look good everywhere he goes? If so, the Jack Black Beard Grooming Kit is a great gift. It comes with beard wash, beard lube, beard oil and a comb to look primmed and perfect all the time.
If he spends many months of the year on the course, he’ll definitely like a new set of Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls. For less than $30, they receive our stamp of approval.
33. Best Gift For The Brother Who Loves To Cook: Cosori Air Fryer, $110, original price: $120
Air fryers are great for at-home chefs of any level since you can easily make any oven recipe in half the time. This Cosori option is an Amazon No. 1 Bestseller with over 33,500 positive reviews.
34. Best Gift For The Brother Who Loves Hot Sauce: TRUFF Variety Pack, $68
Does your brother put hot sauce on just about anything? If so, he’ll totally love TRUFF’s products. This variety gift set includes three of their truffle-infused hot sauce: the original, white truffle and white truffle — all wrapped in a beautiful matte box!
35. Best Gift For The Brother Who Loves To Learn: MasterClass Gift Card: $180 for annual membership
Give your brother the gift of learning this holiday season with a MasterClass annual membership gift card! They offer classes in a variety of different areas, including cooking, music, writing, sports, communication and more. The best part? They’re currently running a Buy One, Get One Free Deal for a limited time — so you can join in on the fun, too.
36. Best Gift For The Brother Who Loves To Sleep: Brooklinen Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle, $231, original price: $363
Brooklinen bestselling sheets set will certainly upgrade your brother’s bed situation. They’re available in 14 different colors and include a sheet set, duvet and two standard pillows.
Oh, and check out our review of the brand’s Luxe Core Sheet Set (so dreamy).
37. Best Gift For The Brother Who Wishes “Taco Tuesday” Was Everyday: Casofu Giant Burrito Blanket, $35
If your brother waits all week to eat Mexican food on Tuesdays, this giant burrito blanket is both a funny but oh-so-cozy gift he’s bound to love.
Does your bro consider himself to be a “Grilling Master?” If the answer is yes, you definitely need to buy him this Inkbird wireless grilling thermometer that can be controlled through his smartphone.
For more options, check out our expert-backed guide to the best meat thermometers.
If your brother has a debatable coffee addiction, he should at least be drinking quality coffee. This Nespresso machine is great because it can make both regular coffee and expressos. It also comes with a milk frother to really take his favorite beverage to the next level.
For more options, check out our guide to the best Amazon coffee makers.
This cupcake assortment from Bake Me A Wish is filled with all of the yummy favorites he’s bound to love, from chocolate to red velvet. For a sweet treat, this bundle can’t be beaten (and, for less than $75!)
41. Best Gift For The Brother Who Loves Game Night: Pass The Pigs Game, $18
Pass The Pigs is an easy and hilarious game that any brother would love! You gain or lose points based on how the pigs land after rolling them like a dice.
42. Best Gift For The Brother Who Loves To Stay In: Men’s Moccasin Slippers, $35
These moccasin slippers are perfect for the brother who likes to spend time at home (or is working remotely!). They have over 2,000 reviews on Amazon and come in light brown, black and dark brown.
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