33 graduation gifts for him that he'll actually use

With graduation season quickly approaching, students are gearing up to embark on the next step of life. This can mean taking his first steps of independence by starting college or getting his first real-world job after graduation. Regardless of which stage of life he’s in, his next step can be daunting—especially since so much of the last year has been filled with uncertainty.

Although COVID-19 vaccinations are underway, the pandemic isn’t over, meaning graduation ceremonies may be virtual and gatherings with classmates and family members are either postponed or kept to an immediate circle. However, this doesn’t mean that this milestone shouldn’t be celebrated. To help him commemorate this special occasion, consider sending him a gift he’ll actually need (and use) right now and in the future. Below you’ll find the 33 best graduation gift ideas for men.

1. For the one moving far from home: A Homesick Candle

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虽然他可能会感到担心他的大动作, a candle that smells like his favorite place will remind him that home isn’ttoofar away. Candles from Homesick smellexactly喜欢他的大学城和家乡,所以他可以waft in the scents of apple picking in New England or the ocean breeze of Long Island. Available in every state and select cities, it’ll make a great gift for anyone leaving home for the first time.

Get a Homesick Candle from UncommonGoods for $34

2. For the guy who always loses everything: Tile Mate

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Is the new grad always muttering something along the lines of “have you seen my…?” Then he needs a Tile Mate to keep track of it all, so he can actually make it to events on time. It clips right onto his keys, wallet, or sunglasses, and it can locate things over 200 feet away withits built-in Bluetooth tracker。Reviewers adore the loud volume of the ringer (he’ll hear it—trust us) and its long battery life.

Get the Tile Mate from Amazon for $16.99

3. For the guy who loves to read: Kindle Unlimited subscription

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A book is great, but have you thought about gifting him hundreds of books at his fingertips? While it may sound expensive, with a Kindle Unlimited subscription, it’ll only cost $9.99 per month. By downloading the Kindle app, he’ll be able to accessallthose e-books, audiobooks, and podcasts with his tablet, phone, and laptop—no need topurchase an actual Kindle。

Get a Kindle Unlimited Subscription from Amazon for $9.99 per month

4. For the one who loves to cook: Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

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For many, a cast-iron skillet is a kitchen staple and will quickly become their go-to pan in their new apartment. When shopping for the grad who loves to cook, this is a top-priority upgrade for his newly established kitchen. Thebest one we’ve ever testedhappens to be the Lodge Chef Collection Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet. Aside from its affordable price tag, we also love how lightweight it is and that it will last for years to come.

Get the Lodge Chef Collection Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet at Williams Sonoma for $39.95

5. For the one who loves luxury: An elevated shaving kit

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如果他的早晨剃须的例行是crucial他一天的一部分,那么他应该得到一个主要的常规upgrade. A luxurious shaving kit from Art of Shaving will do just the trick. This kit includes all the major shaving essentials, like pre-shave oil, shaving cream, a shaving brush, and an after shave balm, to make his daily beard trimmings a more luxurious experience.

Get the Gifted Groomer Set from Art of Shaving for $35

6. For the grad always binge-watching the latest TV shows: A streaming subscription

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Whether he wants to watch the latest and greatest or re-watch his favorite shows, you can’t go wrong with giving him a streaming subscription (or multiple, at that). While giving him a commercial-less watching experience, a streaming service ensures he’ll never run out of movie or TV show options and will be able to chat about the popular streams without hustling his friends for their account passwords. You can’t go wrong with Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, or Disney+, but we recommend gifting him a full year so he’s not whining when the month expires.

• Sign up for Netflix starting at $8.99 a month
• Sign up for Hulu starting at $5.99 a month or $55.99 a year
• Sign up for HBO Max for $14.99 a month
• Sign up for Disney+ for $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year

7. For the guy who loves being cozy: A set of super-soft pajamas

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Even if he won’t admit it, pajamas are a great gift—so get him the coziest, snuggliest pair you can find. Try to stick to a pattern he’ll actually wear with a material that won’t overheat him throughout the night. Some options we love include theOld Navy poplin pajamas, the incredibly softTommy pajama pant, andplaid L.L Bean pajamas。You can’t go wrong with any of them.

• Get the Poplin Pajama Set for Men from Old Navy for $40
• Get the Second Skin Pajama Pant from Tommy John for $68
• Get the Men's Scotch Plaid Flannel Pajamas from L.L. Bean for $69.95

8. For the smoothie lover: A Magic Bullet Blender

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If he loves to make protein shakes or smoothies every day, a personal blender would make an excellent gift. After testing a各种个人搅拌器, we found that the Magic Bullet was the best for smoothies. It not only blends super smoothly, but it is also incredibly easy to clean. Plus, it’s an easy way to sneak some vegetables into his diet.

Get the Magic Bullet Blender 11-Piece Set from Amazon for $29.99

9. For the guy who has it all: An Amazon Prime membership

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Does he need some tools? Food? Kitchen supplies? All of the above? If you answered the latter, then an Amazon Prime membership is just what he needs. It’ll ensure quick delivery on all his Amazon purchases and allow him to watch thousands of movies and TV shows via Prime Video. It’s a win-win.

Get Amazon Prime from Amazon for $39 for three months

10. For the wine lover: Winc subscription

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Hear me out: there are so many positive things to be said about your favorite bottles of alcohol being delivered to your door—as long as your giftee is 21+. A Winc wine subscription will deliver curated wines straight to his door and really make him feel like he’s adulting when he can pull out a bottle while entertaining guests. We’veused Winc in the past我们的测试人员喜欢提供的葡萄酒选择，她不再需要凝视着葡萄酒过道的深渊来决定选择哪种瓶子。

Get a gift card from Winc for $60

11. For the newly employed businessman: A nice watch

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If he’s newly employed but notorious for running late, he needs a nice watch. While it may not make him earlier for meetings, it will remind him to get his act together quicker. This Fossil watch with its gold stainless steel detailing and sleek design will look fancy on his wrist, too.

Get the Fenmore Midsize Multifunction Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Watch from Fossil for $67.60

12. For the one who always loses their ID: A leather wallet

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Never underestimate the value of a good leather wallet—especially for the new grad who seems toalwayslose his credit cards and ID. It’ll not only give his cards, money, and identification a designated space but will also give his previously nonexistent wallet a much-needed upgrade. With its beautiful soft leather, it’ll garner compliments, too.

Get the Tumi Delta ID Lock Shielded L-Fold ID Wallet from Nordstrom for $100

13. For the one who needs to look professional: A fancy tie

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A good tie isnevera bad idea—particularly for the new grad who doesn’t have any nice ones. With one of these options, he’ll be able to dress up his new suit for presentations in class, rushing, or his new job. Regardless of what stage of life he’s in, a fancy tie will be appreciated. These ones are all highly rated and come in both solids and fun patterns.

• Get the Mini Dots Royal Blue Tie from The Tie Bar for $25
• Get the Oxford Silk Nanotex Tie from Banana Republic for $41
  
• Get the Ted Baker London Solid Silk Tie from Nordstrom for $95
• Get the David Donahue Stripe Silk Tie from Nordstrom for $115

14. For the one who’s decorating their apartment: The Sill Plant Subscription

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Perfect for decorating his new apartment, a plant subscription is a great way to liven up any space. The subscription arrives with a new plant and pot every month and allows him to add some much-needed greenery to his space. The best part? He doesn’t need to have a green thumb to take care of them as they’re easy-to-care-for and come with step-by-step instructions. We’veordered plants from The Sillbefore and loved how gently they were packaged and that even our houseplant-challenged tester could watch her ZZ plant flourish.

Get Classic Plant Subscription from The Sill for $60 per month

15. For the one who doesn’t know how to cook: A Home Chef gift card

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Here’s the situation: He just graduated, but doesn’t know how to cook a single thing. Insert: A home chef subscription. Aside from beingour favorite meal kit，它具有易于阅读的说明和高质量的成分，因此他可以学习如何在他的新公寓里做饭。

Get a gift card from Home Chef starting at $65

16. For the one who is proud of their accomplishments: A diploma frame

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Graduating is a major achievement, so he should be able to display his accomplishment for all to see. Over 1,500 Etsy reviewers say this diploma frame is an excellent way to showcase a diploma, tassel, and cap in an aesthetically pleasing way. Plus, there are also options to customize the frame, color scheme, and engravement to match his school colors to make it extra personal.

Get the Custom Graduation Display Case from Etsy for $69.95

17.的研究生需要一个衣柜upgrade: A Stitch Fix gift card

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Is he always wearing old ratty t-shirts and basketball shorts? If yes, it’s time to upgrade his wardrobe. But picking out something he’ll actually wear can be a challenge. Stitch Fix is a personal styling service where users fill out a quick style survey and then receive a box of clothing selected for them based on their preferences. Aside from saving both of you the dreaded experience of going shopping, he’ll adore the stylist-selected wardrobe like our tester did whenthey tried the service。

Get a giftcard from Stitch Fix starting at $20

18. For the guy who needs to relax: Gravity Blanket

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While embarking on a new journey—like a job, college, or being away from home—your new grad is bound to face a lot of stress. To help combat it, give him a weighted blanket to help him relax. Gravity Blanket isthe best weighted blanketwe’ve ever tested as it outdid the competition with its even weight distribution and easy to clean fabric. The blanket will feel like they’re wearing a hug—something that will besohelpful during this time of transition.

Get the Gravity Blanket from Gravity for $189

19.对于咖啡因狂热者：Nespresso Vertuoplus

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Of all thesingle-serve coffee makerswe’ve tested at Reviewed, the Nespresso VertuoPlus is our favorite. It’ll not only save the new graduate money on Starbucks runs, but it also allows them to brew delicious coffee or espresso quickly with a foamy crema on top—no barista certification required. The best part? Its compact size can fit pretty much anywhere, including small apartment kitchens or dorm rooms.

Get the Nespresso VertuoPlus from Amazon for $125

20. For the grad who loves home-cooked meals: Instant Pot Ultra

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We all love a hearty home-cooked meal, but don’t always have time to make them. This is precisely why the Instant Pot is the perfect gift—especially if he loves cooking himself dinner instead of wasting money on takeout. We dubbed the Instant Pot Ultra asthe best pressure cookeron the market. It cooks full meals in less than 20 minutes, has a ton of settings, cleans easily, and is initiative—a.k.a he’ll have no issue figuring out how to use it by himself.

Get the Instant Pot Ultra 10-in-1,6 Quart from Amazon for $139.99

21. For the one starting a new job: A stylish briefcase

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If he has to keep track of important papers for his new job or master’s program, a briefcase will come in handy. This Herschel one features a versatile design, multiple carrying and storage choices, and three different color options, making it ideal for new graduates. Reviewers particularly love how it has back straps so they can choose to carry it over their shoulder or wear it like a backpack.

Get the Gibson Messenger from Herschel for $119.99

22. For the one who’s sharing a bathroom: A monogrammed toiletry bag

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Is he still carrying around a plastic shower caddy for his bathroom essentials? If yes, then he needs a monogrammed toiletry bag. Aside from looking more established than the shower caddy he’s currently using, a toiletry bag allows him to easily pack up his essentials for last-minute visits home or for work trips. It’s available in a wide range of colors and can be customized with different lettering, so you’ll find the perfect one for him.

Get the Double Zip Toiletry Bag from Leatherology for $120

23. For the sentimental one: A customized photo collage

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He’ll always fondly look back at his college or high school memories, so give him a gift that will help him remember the good times. This customized photo collage from Minted serves as a nice decoration for his dorm room or new apartment and is the perfect backdrop for grad photos and candid shots. You can fill it with photos of his favorite memories with his fraternity brothers, friends, and family, too.

Get the Grad Collage I from Minted starting at $38

24. For the one moving into a new apartment: A sheet set

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A good set of sheets is imperative for achieving the dreamiest night’s sleep. We took many, many cozy slumbers on the Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheets and can confirm they arethe best bed sheetson the market. Made with 100% cotton, they’re easy to wash and will last your giftee a long time. Plus, they’re incredibly soft to sleep on and are a well-deserved upgrade from the cheap sheets he used in college.

Get the Brooklinen Luxe Core Sheet Set from Brooklinen for $149

25. For the grad who needs a budget: EveryDollar subscription

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无论他是在现实世界中还是开始大学，他都需要学习如何正确管理自己的钱。插入所有最方便的预算工具：EveryDollar应用程序。这份礼物对他独自处理财务是典型的，这是one of our favorite budget apps。他需要做的就是连接他的银行帐户，输入他的预算（每日或每月），支出和支出，他将继续了解一美元的价值。

Get the EveryDollar app from EveryDollar for $129 annually

26. For the one who plans to travel: Away Carry-On Luggage

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You can never go wrong with a good quality carry-on—and the new graduate will agree, especially as he’s traveling between home and campus. Although he probably already has a carry-on (or two), he’ll definitely appreciate an upgrade that the Away Carry-On provides. Away makes ourfavorite hard-sided checked luggage, and this smaller version is ideal for weekend trips, is durable, and can be used to charge his phone.

Get the Carry-On from Away for $225

27. For the gamer: Nintendo Switch

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Does he love all things video games? Regardless of whether he loves the latest and greatest or classic games, the Nintendo Switch has it all. He can easily put it in his briefcase to use on his commute or plug it into his TV to play endless party games with his roommates.

Get the Nintendo Switch from Best Buy for $299.99

28. For the one who has to sign important documents: An engraved pen

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An engraved Montblanc pen is a great gift for every new graduate. With a sleek design and coated in platinum, he’ll be reminded that you always have his back when he’s signing important papers. While adding a special touch to his desk, it’ll also turn the mundane task of using a pen into a high-class experience. Warning: hemayonly want to use Montblanc pens after using this one.

Get the Montblanc PIX Black Ballpoint Pen from Pen Boutique for $240

29.对于需要提醒休息的人：Apple Watch系列6

Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser

Sometimes finding time to take a break can be really difficult, especially in a new environment where he wants to prove himself. If he finds himself forgetting to get up and move throughout the day, try getting him a smartwatch that reminds him to stretch his legs. We tested alotof smartwatches and can confidently say that the Apple Watch isour favorite。It has fantastic fitness tracking, helpful stand reminders, a bright always-on display, and can be used to make phone calls, too.

Get the Apple Watch Series 6 from Amazon for $379

30. For the grad who has to commute: A pair of noise-canceling headphones.

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An early morning commute can be extremely tiresome, which is why he needs a pair of noise-canceling headphones. The Sony WH1000XM4s arethe best noise canceling headphoneswe’ve ever tested because they’re comfortable, have good battery life, and did a great job at blocking noise. He can choose to jam out to his favorite tunes or put on a podcast and relax during his commute. Regardless of what he listens to, the active noise cancellation technology will allow him to tune in or out of the outside world.

Get the Sony WH1000XM3 Noise Canceling Headphones from Amazon for $278

31. For the one who wants to take a year off post-grad: A quality camera

Credit: Reviewed / Brendan Nystedt

An amazing quality camera is imperative for documenting his travels and memories post-graduation. We named the Nikon D3500 isthe best camera for beginnersas it takes beautiful photos and has an ergonomic, easy-to-use design. Another great alternative is the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark III, which earned our Best Value award. Both will provide him a great way to document what he’s experiencing when it’s safe to travel again.

• Get the Nikon D3500 from Best Buy for $599.99
• 从亚马逊获得佳能Powershot G9 X Mark II，价格为449美元

32. For the next Emeril: Staub Dutch oven

Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser

The Staub Dutch oven is perfect for crafting the crunchiest sourdough and braising the softest meat. It’sthe best Dutch ovenwe’ve ever tested (yes, better than the coveted Le Creuset) because its round size doesn’t take up too much burner space on the stovetop, which is essential for small kitchens. It’s also easy to clean, its sleek appearance means it can double as a serving dish, and it’ll last him for years to come, making it worth the price tag.

Get the Staub 5.5 Quart Dutch Oven from Zwilling for $339.99

33. For the grad using the same laptop from freshman year: A new laptop

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Regardless of whether he graduates high school or college, a new laptop is imperative for his next step. It’ll not only help him with work and classes, but it will also provide him with the latest and fastest technology. Before purchasing, find out if he prefers a Mac or PC as it will determine the best laptop for him. After testingpopular laptop models, our experts recommend getting theMacbook Airfor the Mac lovers and the HP Spectra 14T for the PC guy.

• Get the Macbook Air from Amazon for $1,149
• Get the Hp Spectre x 360 from HP starting at $1,169.99
  

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