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The 50 Best Gifts to Buy for Your Brother

There’s no better way to show love to your day-one.

Headshot of Christine FlammiaBy Christine Flammia

Admitting your brother is cool is a hard thing to do. He might even have better taste than you now. Okay, probably not. But he's at least on par with you. He is, after all, finally an adult man with unique hobbies and interests. He dresses himself, and he even does it right most of the time. He buys his own beer. He keeps up to date on the latest tech. He rarely asks you, or Mom or Dad, for help with any of it. (Unless his taste is still in development. In which case, help the guy out.)

Maybe he still can't cook and an air fryer might elevate his chef game. Maybe he still needs a little primping help with some grooming tools. Or maybe, just maybe, he can't seem to put the video games down long enough to go work out; thus he receives some running shoes ... or a copy of EA Sports College Football.

It's not too late to get him something great for his birthday, the upcoming holidays, or just because. Here are 50 of the best gifts for brothers that he'll love.

For the Fitness Freak

Whoop 4.0

4.0

If he's obsessed with tracking every little health variation as it arises, get him a Whoop band.

Best Ski Gift

Yardsale P1 Poles

P1 Poles

Ski poles are probably the last thing he's thinking he needs, which is exactly why they are such a good gift. They are beautifully made and magnetic for easy carrying.

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Best Desk-Organizing Gift

Yamazaki Controller Stand

Controller Stand

A little stand to keep his precious controllers and headphones secure.

Best Nostalgic Gift for Brothers

Tamagotchi Nano x Star Wars

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Nano x Star Wars

Is he nostalgic? Jobless? No kids? No hobbies? Maybe ... all of the above? Tamagotchi is the answer.

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For the Vinyl Lover

Audio-Technica Sound Burger

Sound Burger

If he's into vinyl, get him this crazy little portable record player.

Best Sweatpants to Gift

Naadam Cashmere Sweatpants

Cashmere Sweatpants

Get him some very cozy cashmere sweatpants that he might wear a little too often.

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For the Menswear Guy

Paul Smith Festive Sock Pack

Festive Sock Pack

We don't advise wearing fun socks like the ones you can buy at Barnes & Noble. We do, however, think Sir Paul Smith makes the perfect whimsical little sock.

Best Weed Gift for Brothers

Sackville & Co. Joint Carry Keychain

Joint Carry Keychain

For the brother who likes to keep a little something on him wherever he goes.

Best Throwback Gift for Brothers

Nintendo NES Classic Edition

NES Classic Edition

If he spent his childhood hooked to a gaming console, Nintendo's retro NES Classic will have him itching to jump back into Donkey Kong. Snag a collectible for him.

Best Fragrance Gift for Brothers

Ranger Station Oud Ranch

Oud Ranch

When I'm looking for gifts for my brothers, I'm always thinking about how I can both delight and embarrass them. Fragrance is the perfect way to get your brother something he wants while also telling him that he smells. At the moment, Ranger Station makes some of our favorite fragrances.

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Best Apron Gift for Brothers

Hedley and Bennett Kitchen Linens

Kitchen Linens
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Hedley and Bennett started in 2012 with the mission to inspire creativity and confidence in home cooks. The Denver Essential Apron is the brand's best seller, and it comes with a lifetime guarantee, so you know it's a gift that will last. Plus, it's machine washable.

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Best Blanket-Shirt Gift for Brothers

Outerknown Blanket Shirt

Blanket Shirt

Perfect for the brother who likes to look good but feel comfy.

Best Beanie Gift

Paige Beanie

Beanie

A simple, well-made, all-grown-up beanie. A no-brainer.

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Best Golf Gift for Brothers

Malbon Colton Hybrid Cover

Colton Hybrid Cover

Malbon is one of the leaders in golf's cool-clothing charge. This tiger-printed wood cover is the perfect punny golf gift. If he carries two woods (okay, hard-ass), get him two.

Best Bathroom Gift

Salt & Stone Body Duo

Body Duo

His bathroom could probably use a few more luxury touches. This body-wash-and-lotion set makes him look like he's really put some thought into the place.

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Best Travel-Tech Gift

Dagne Dover Tech Organizer

Tech Organizer

When he's traveling with a multitude of cords, chargers, and headphones, this will keep it all tidy.

Best Geeky Gift for Brothers

Nuphy Halo75 V2 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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A tech accessory that'll improve the desk setup of the brother who's kind of a huge nerd.

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Best Laptop Gift

Moft Carry Sleeve

Carry Sleeve

This laptop sleeve does some reconfiguring to become a little laptop stand when not in carry mode. Great for the work-from-anywhere brother.

Best Cocktail-Upgrade Gift for Brothers

W&P Large Sphere Cocktail Ice Mold

Large Sphere Cocktail Ice Mold

Your brother may not know he needs a set of one, two, or four large sphere ice molds, but once he has it, he is never going back.

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