Best gifts for teens, from Apple Airpods to cute viral products

ByChi Tran and Carolina Zamora KTRK logo
Friday, September 13, 2024
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These are the best gifts for teens
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Teenage years are transformational. You change your clothes, your hairstyles and especially your tastes, making your parents think just a bit harder about your Christmas presents. Luckily, this gift guide will excite both younger and older teenagers, with products ranging from cool tech and bestselling wearables to viral items and cute decorations. Be sure to also check out our gift guide for men and women for your essential shopping this holiday season.

Best gifts for older teenagers

Amazon

Baggu Medium Nylon Crescent Bag

  • $52.00

    This bag is a great casual bag that still has a lot of room for all kinds of personal items and trinkets, so your teen can wear this anywhere, from the mall to the beach. Plus, it comes in several different colors, so you can choose which matches your teen's style the best

    31% off
    Amazon

    Apple Airpods 2nd Generation

    • $89
    • $129

      Apple Airpods 2nd Gen needs no introduction, but they are on sale for 23% off. Get a pair for the teens in your house so that they can rock out to their favorite bands and singers.

      Walmart

      Xbox Series S + 2 Controllers

      • $439.99

        The Xbox Series S is the best value gaming console with its small, minimalist design, blending perfectly into the background yet still packing a powerful image processor and next to no noise.

        Cariuma

        Cariuma Shoes

        • $95

          The viral, sustainable shoes worn by all of your favorite celebrities, Cariuma's Black Canvas shoes provide a chic, comfortable fit for teenagers and adults alike.

          Apotheke

          Apotheke Diffuser and Candle

          • $90

            The folks at Apotheke have many reed diffusers and scented candles for you to browse through, keeping the teens' rooms smelling fresh and clean.

            Saatva

            Saatva Latex Pillow

            • $165

              Teenagers always pay attention to their posture, so make sure they can do that even in their sleep. This Saatva creation is plush and perfect for back and stomach sleepers.

              Amazon

              Philips Norelco Shaver

              • $89.96

                Make sure your male teenagers are clean-shaven for school photos with Philips' best-selling Norelco Shaver.

                Amazon

                Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag

                • $38 to $48

                  The teenage years are when you start to have personal items: your first credit card, your first phone or your first car keys. The Everywhere Belt Bag will hold and fit everywhere, either comfortably on your waist or in your first car's glove box.

                  60% off
                  Amazon

                  LED strip lights

                  • $11.98
                  • $29.99

                    An absolute essential for any teenager, LED strip lights are aesthetic statements that give their rooms and desk set-ups a true personality. Plus, these can be music-synced.

                    15% off
                    Amazon

                    Rider-Waite Tarot Deck

                    • $18.50
                    • $21.95

                      A beginners' tarot deck can be a fun distraction for those anxious teenage years.

                      9% off
                      MAC

                      MAC Cosmetics Best-selling Makeup Set

                      • $125.00
                      • $138.00

                        MAC Cosmetics will always be iconic, so the Best-selling Makeup Set, including MAC lipstick, setting spray, mascara and more, would be the perfect beginners' guide to make-up for teenagers."

                        Amazon

                        Anker Power Bank

                        • $25.99

                          The worst thing to happen to a teenager is your phone running out of batteries in the middle of a school day. Get this bestselling product to get fully charged through the day.

                          Amazon

                          Fujifilm Instax

                          • $134.99

                            Fujifilm's bestselling Instax is back with a slick chrome design, and all the more relevant as teenagers become more enthusiastic about physical photos and media.

                            Amazon

                            Tech Cleaning Kit

                            • $16.98

                              You're going to buy the teens in your life a lot of expensive tech. Make sure they last with this amazing cleaning kit.

                              Best gifts for younger teenagers

                              20% off
                              Amazon

                              Codenames Boardgame

                              • $19.94
                              • $24.99

                                Get your teen this top-rated board game, with over 27,000 five-star reviews, and they'll be the star at any friend gathering or sleepover. Plus, Codenames is now on sale for 20% off.

                                Amazon

                                Casetify Phone Cases

                                • $65 to $105

                                  Olivia Rodrigo's favorite phone case brand, Casetify is a teenage years staple, with many edgy and branded phone case designs that will protect and beautify your teenagers' phones. Their festive offerings are on show now!

                                  18% off
                                  Walmart

                                  Unisex Crocs

                                  • $44.99
                                  • $54.99

                                    Teens love all things convenient, and what can be more convenient to put on than a pair of Crocs? The bestselling navy-red colorway is my personal pick, but browse through Crocs' store for your favorites.

                                    Stanley

                                    Stanley Tumbler

                                    • $45

                                      This Stanley Tumbler will keep your beverages at the desired temperature for your school's sport activities.

                                      7% off
                                      Amazon

                                      Camkory Digital Camera

                                      • $49.99
                                      • $53.99

                                        The 2000s nostalgic digital aesthetic is making a comeback, as teenagers look to old digital cameras to create new memories. This camera is a great gift for teens interested in vlogging, providing a cute digital look without breaking the bank.

                                        Nordstrom

                                        Fjällräven Kanken Water Resistant Backpack

                                        • $90

                                          It seems like every single kid I knew growing up had this backpack except for me. Either to fit in or stand out, the water-resistant Fjllrven backpack has been and will always be a staple of teenage years.

                                          23% off
                                          Amazon

                                          Donner Acoustic Guitar

                                          • $129.98
                                          • $169.99

                                            This specific Donner Acoustic Guitar was one of the best gifts my dad ever gave me, giving me a creative outlet for school clubs and extracurricular activities. Make your own memories with this cherished guitar on sale now.

                                            Amazon

                                            Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker

                                            • $149

                                              Every teen needs a Bluetooth speaker. Get them one that they can lug around for any music needs.

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