Finding a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift can be tricky, especially if your top love language isn't gift giving. Getting him something he'll actually use and appreciate is ideal, but that's easier said than done if even he doesn't know what he wants. That's why we found a variety of awesome, affordable Valentine's Day gifts he'll adore. Everything is under $50!
Whether you're celebrating your first Valentine's Day as a couple or you've been together for years, these picks are functional, meaningful, and just really cool. From innovative gadgets that will make life easier to fun picks that'll keep him entertained, these presents will have him completely smitten. Shop our top picks ahead!
— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
Make movie nights at home a little more luxe and cuddly with this Nordstrom Cozy Teddy Faux Fur Throw Blanket ($49). It comes in various colors, including beige, white, olive, and gray.
The Sugarfina Love Letters Taste Box Valentine's Day 2022 ($42) is a delish gift for the ultimate candy-lover in your life. It contains a set of 16 different sweet treats, including dark-chocolate sea-salt caramels, chocolate-covered cookie dough, winter-berry sparkle pops, champagne gummy bears, and more.
Whether he works from home or loves a classic arcade game, the Retro Electric Skeeball Game ($25) will keep him entertained.
If your loved one is obsessed with "The Office," he'll love the Clue: "The Office" Board Game ($44). It has the same concept as the original Clue game, but in this version, they'll have to figure out who killed Toby and where in the office the murder took place. They can play as Jim, Stanley, Pam, Dwight, Andy, or Angela.
Dating a pool shark? He'll adore this UO Mini Tabletop Pool Game ($30).
He can charge his phone, watch, and AirPods all at once with this helpful Elago Charging Hub ($25). It's perfect for his bedside table or his desk.
Help him get through the day with this Frederick Engraving Good Day, Bad Day Glass ($16). It's a great gift for a good or bad day.
This Personalized Wallet ($44+) is a stylish option. You can customize it with a variety of color and font options.
Make his mornings a little more fun with Playful Sports Mugs ($25). These are perfect for the guy who plays with his food — you can choose a basketball mug with a hoop, a hockey mug with a net, a soccer mug with a goal, or a baseball mug with a glove.
Get the fitness enthusiast this Mobot Grace 27-Ounce Foam Roller Water Bottle ($50). It's a water bottle that doubles as a foam roller, so he can recover and hydrate with one useful gift. He can fill it up with hot or cold water to get the roller to the right temperature. It comes in blue, sky blue, and cream.
The grill master in your life will appreciate this 16-piece BBQ Grill Tool Set ($32, originally $84). It comes with a swiss knife, a spatula with a bottle opener, tongs, a basting brush, a cleaning brush, corn holders, and skewers.
The Desk Lamp Bluetooth Speaker ($30) is a lamp, pen cup, and Bluetooth speaker all in one. It's perfect for listening to podcasts and music, and it's a major space saver — who needs a speaker, pen cup, and lamp when you have this?
Treat him to this relaxing Viktor Jurgen Neck Massage Pillow ($34, originally $60). It's portable and great for travelers, and it even heats up for a cozy vibe.
The Rocketbook Reusable Everyday Planner ($38) is a 48-page reusable smart planner that contains daily, weekly, and monthly planning templates. His handwritten notes and agendas will be uploaded to his favorite cloud-based service, so he can access it via laptop, tablet, or smartphone. It comes with the Pilot Frixion Pen and a microfiber cloth.
Cookie DŌ "Love Is Sweet" Cookie Dough Taster Minis ($49 for six) are perfect for the one who prefers cookie dough to actual cookies. The flavors include Signature Chocolate Chip, DunkaDŌo, Gimme S'more, Cake Batter, Brookie Dough, and Sugar Cookie.
Help him change up his skin-care routine with the Buttah Skin Vibe + Cleanse Cleanser & Facial Cleansing Device Set ($50). It's water resistant, with silicone bristles. He can choose high/strong vibrations for a deep cleanse and exfoliation or the low/soft option for a gentler treatment.
This handy Great Useful Stuff Multi-Device Charging Station ($40) is perfect for neatly charging and storing electronics. It'll help organize their home office.
If he loves gaming and Star Wars, get him this Cable Guys Chewbacca Device Holder ($25). It's perfect for holding his controller and other tech.
If he loves his morning coffee, get him this Personalized Wooden French Press With Engraved Name ($25, originally $50). You can choose between two styles and personalize it with his name. It has a wooden lid and handle with a glass carafe. It looks stylish, works like charm, and is perfect for brewing full-flavored coffee or tea.
The Desktop Drum Set ($15) is a fun gag gift for their desk. There's no stress reliever like jamming out on a tiny drum set.
"Sneaker Freaker: The Ultimate Sneaker Book" by Simon Wood ($50) is a stylish coffee-table book a true sneakerhead will appreciate. It's an anthology of all things sneaker culture, with exclusive pictures and a history of some of the most sought-out pieces.
You probably can't build them a basketball court, but this GoSports Basketball Door Hoop With 3 Premium Basketballs and Pump ($40) is a good compromise.
The Star Wars Darth Vader Waffle Maker ($45) is fun and useful — any morning that starts off with Darth Vader waffles is a good morning.
The Echo Dot ($50) will be their new best friend. They'll be able to play music, set timers, call anyone hands free, control the rest of their smart home, get information about almost anything, and more.
This Fellow Carter Everywhere Travel Mug ($30-$35) is sleek and useful. It comes in a variety of colors, including blue, black, and white.
They'll want to wear these Adidas Adilette Stripe Sport Slides ($45) everywhere. Comfortable and durable, they come in a variety of colors and patterns.
Level up their shower time with this Sudski Portable Shower Drink Holder ($15-$16). After all, there's nothing like unwinding in the shower with your favorite can.