The Best Gifts For College Guys

Crosley Voyager Bluetooth Record Player ($80)

Get the music lover in your life the Crosley Voyager Bluetooth Record Player. It can play old-school records and stream music from his phone via Bluetooth. It comes in a wide range of colors, too. Read more in our review of a Crosley Voyager Bluetooth Record Player .

Editor Quote: "If you're on the market for a decorative turntable for occasional plays, you might feel satisfied with it. The performance is in line with the more affordable price tag." - Shelcy Joseph, former associate editor, Fashion

HidrateSpark Pro Smart Water Bottle ($80)

If you're shopping for someone who aims to live a healthy lifestyle, the HidrateSpark Pro Smart Water Bottle will be his new best friend. It's a smart water bottle that will remind him to drink water throughout the day by glowing. It even tracks his exact water intake and lets him know his progress on daily goals. How cool is that? Read more in her in-depth review of the HidrateSpark Pro Smart Water Bottle.

Editor Quote: "Seeing how much water I actually drank throughout the day was eye-opening and, in turn, motivating. Just like how you want to close all three fitness rings on your Apple Watch, the HidrateSpark Steel Water Bottle pushed me to complete my hydration goals. Although you can manually add water intake like traditional habit-tracking apps, the real-time data kept me accountable for my water intake, thus motivating me to reach for my bottle regardless of a glow reminder." - Anvita Reddy, assistant editor, Shopping

Nike Air Force 1 '07 Sneakers ($115)

Every sneakerhead will be eyeing these Nike Air Force 1 '07 Sneakers. These are a timeless pair of white sneakers that will go with nearly everything in his closet. They're '80s-throwback sneakers remastered with a cool low-cut profile. Check out our Nike Air Sneakers review for more.

Editor Quote: "They boast all the same bounciness and support of an athletic sneaker but with a silhouette that can easily be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. I appreciate their styling versatility and the fact that I can wear them all day without having to worry about my feet feeling sore at the end of it." - Kyley Warren, assistant editor, Shopping

Keurig K-Slim + Iced Single Serve Coffee Maker ($125)

If he has limited counter space, this Keurig K-Slim + Iced Single Serve Coffee Maker is perfect for his apartment kitchen or dorm room. It automatically adjusts the brew temperature for iced drinks so he can directly brew over ice without it tasting watered down. It can brew three cup sizes in just mere minutes.

Hoka Gaviota 5 Running Shoe ($175)

The Hoka Gaviota 5 is perfect for the college guy who has an active lifestyle. He can get his cardio in or comfortably walk from class to class. Available in various colors and patterns, it's a stylish and functional sneaker he'll wear again and again. These shoes boast plush cushioning and stability to ensure a smooth wear. Read more in our in-depth review of the Hoka Gaviota 5 sneaker.

Editor Quote: "The Hoka Gaviota 5 sneakers are the most supportive sneakers I've tried for my arched feet, and I never had to break them in. They truly fit like a puzzle piece, offering cushioning where I need it most, like at the arch of my foot and near the back of my ankles. Since these are stability sneakers, I've seen a significant improvement in balance, especially while working out and stretching, but also during my daily life, like when the subway I'm on brakes suddenly." - AR

Apple AirPods Pro 2 ($190, originally $249)

Get him these Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds; they're the number-one bestseller on Amazon. He'll get good sound quality and up to 30 hours of listening with the MagSafe charging case. Perfect for those who already have Apple products, they'll let him block out noise for immersive sound or switch to transparency mode to hear what's happening around him. They're also sweat and water resistant so he can work out with them without a worry.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Canceling Overhead Bluetooth Wireless Headphones ($328, originally $400)

These noise-canceling headphones from Sony are an editor-backed pick that's perfect for campus life. The wireless Bluetooth over-the-ear headphones are noise-canceling for an immersive sound experience. They have a 30-hour battery life, plus a touch sensor for easy listening and control. They even have the ability to automatically reduce the volume when they detect that he's in the middle of a conversation. Read more in our review of the Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Canceling Headphones.

Editor Quote: "The noise cancellation on these headphones is also truly one of the best on the market — there are times when I don't even need to play audio, and the headphones still block out the noise pollution of my environment. Whether it's grunting gym bros or crying babies on flights, sounds will be totally blocked out by these headphones." - AR

Apple iPad Air ($549, originally $599)

The iPad Air will make juggling his campus life a little easier. The 11-inch screen is perfect for recording lectures and taking notes, as well as for catching up on Netflix. It's equipped with Apple's powerful M2 chip so it's as fast and productive as a laptop with an all-day, long-lasting battery life. It's also lightweight, making it easy to carry from classes to student activities to internships.