House of Marley Wireless Bluetooth Turntable

Having trouble deciding what presents to get him for Christmas? Our lust list of ‘special gifts for him’ has everything you need for different types of men.

Make your Christmas gift shopping experience a treat with our lust list which covers even the hard to please men, by breaking them down into categories. Whether he’s a traveller, a foodie, a drinker, a gamer, or simply a child at heart, this gift guide below should make it easy for you to please him this Christmas.

For The Tech Lover

If your partner loves tech, which, let’s face it, lots of men do, then the tech gifts below will tickle his fancy. Plus you’ll get kudos for giving him something that what he wants.

 Neato Botvac D6 Connected 

This is the perfect gift for him, that also works in your favour too… Introducing the Botvac D6 Connected with its new core brush, it makes the Botvac D6 up to 70% bigger than those round robots1, and picks up way more than before. Setup it up and let it do its thing. The perfect companion for any tech-savvy gent that wants to build a smart home as you can connect to Google Home or Amazon Alexa.

The Neato Botvac D6 Connected is available at neatorobotics.com – £649 

 House of Marley – Stir It Up, Wireless Bluetooth Turntable 

House of Marley Wireless Bluetooth Turntable

If he’s a lover of vinyl and a purest, this House of Marley Wireless Bluetooth Turntable might just the thing you’re looking for. You can *Pre-Order Now and it will be dispatched 16th December, just in time for Christmas. The Stir It Up turntable provides a sleek design using solid bamboo, REGRIND™ silicone, REWIND™ fabric, making this a classic sound system that wirelessly connects to any Bluetooth speaker, and offers a built-in switch pre-amp allowing seamless compatibility with your Marley speakers or in-home receivers. The Stir It Up Wireless includes a USB port for PC recording, a RCA output, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

House of Marley Wireless Bluetooth Turntable is available from thehouseofmarley.co.uk and Amazon – £229

 Neos SmartCam 

Neos SmartCam

Introducing the Neos SmartCam. It’s a great gadget that allows homeowners to check in on their homes wherever they are in the world using their smartphone – perfect for frequent travellers who want to quickly check in on things back at home or pet owners that want to speak or watch their pets when they are out of the house. Features include:

  • Alexa integration
  • 1080p HD video
  • Two-way audio
  • Night vision
  • Free cloud storage

The Neos SmartCam is available neos.co.uk & Amazon – £19.99

 Sphero Specdrums 

Sphero Specdrums

Free your inner musician, no matter your musical skill level, with Sphero’s Specdrums – just connect them to your device via Bluetooth, then fire up the Specdrums MIX app and you’re all set to start tapping away on anything, from clothes, drawings or the included pad. You’ll be creating sounds, beats and loops in no time at all – even if you can’t play an instrument. These app-enabled musical rings can cleverly make the world your instrument by turning colours into sounds. Created with an accelerometer, light sensor and LEDs, Specdrums provide an accessible, portable, and tactile way to discover music creation without the need for an instrument.

The Sphero Specdrums is available from John LewisAmazon & Argos – RRP £64.99 (1 Ring), £99.99 (2 Rings)

 ION-Sei – Electric Toothbrush 

ION-Sei electric toothbruth

The ION-Sei is an electric toothbrush like no other…  As it boasts an Ultra Violet (UV) LED light that reacts with a Titanium Dioxide bar in the brush handle, to create ions that suppress the bacteria that cause plaque. The negative electrons are sent to your mouth via water or saliva. (This means that if preferred you don’t actually need to use toothpaste!). It features 31,000 strokes/min sonic vibrations, making it gentle-on-gums brushing. Smart 2 minute timer that lets you know when to brush a different part of your mouth as well as 3 brushing modes, sensitive, standard, and deep clean.

The ION-Sei is available from Amazon – £129

 Sony a7 III 

sony a7 III

Spoil the man in your life this Christmas with the ultimate all-around full-frame camera, the α7 III. This interchangeable lens mirrorless camera offers continuous shooting at up to 10 fps, a 24.2MP back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS image sensor and wide ISO range of 100 – 51,200. Silent shooting and Eye-Autofocus means you can capture the joy, love and laughter of those around you without disturbing the celebrations, making it the go-to camera for preserving Christmas memories for years to come.

The Sony a7 III is available from Currys and John Lewis – £1754

For the stylish man

 Krug-Baumen Air Traveller Diamond White Dial Watch 

krug baumen diamond traveller watch

Krug Baümen has created another stunning wristwatch for their Air Traveller Diamond range. The 400201DS has a marvellous gold head casing that houses a brilliant white analogue watch face. The golden dials share their space with impressive date feature, chronograph capabilities and tachymeter. This quartz-powered beauty is supported by a brown leather strap and secured with a buckle clasp. 30m water resistance and 2 years manufacturer’s warranty gives added peace of mind to this Krug Baümen wristwatch.

The Krug-Baumen Air Traveller Diamond White Dial (Brown Strap, pictured above) is available from watches2u.com – £339 and it’s available in a variety of coloured dials and straps.

 Forbes and Lewis Somerset Leather Holdall/Weekend Bag 

Somerset holdall leather large

The Forbes and Lewis Somerset Holdall is inspired by weekends in the countryside and travelling. This traditionally styled weekend holdall is perfect for those nights spent away from home. Size: 55 x 36 x 25cm which fits the size of cabin bags on EasyJet and other airlines. Features Waxy Buffalo leather gets even better with time. Water repellent wax Full-length top zip closure for safety. Large leather carrying handles. Adjustable and removable shoulder strap. Large internal zip pocket for your valuables. Large internal zip pocket for phone, wallet, keys & iPad. Fully lined with F&L cotton-polyester blend and comes in F&L signature cotton dust bag.

The Forbes and Lewis Somerset Holdall is available from Forbesandlewis.com – £280

 Simply Sartorial Collection 

Simply Sartorial gift set collection

Under any normal circumstance, we would usually refrain from suggesting buying socks as a gift. However, there is one exception to this rule and its the London Sock Company and their finest luxury sock gift for men of sartorial style and taste. Treat that someone special to their complete, 15-pair Simply Sartorial gift set collection. Made to mid-calf length, stretch-fit luxury cotton blend. Light-to-medium weight thickness – perfect comfort fit for smart shoes and trainers. This luxurious gift box of luxury cotton men’s socks offers colour, style and quality for all occasions. Each gift collection contains 15 colours from The London Sock Company’s Simply Sartorial range. A classic sock style for the modern gentleman, complimented by their finest knitting and luxury Scottish Lisle cotton yarns. The ultimate sock drawer refresh of quality and style for the modern professional.

The Simply Sartorial Collection cost £159 from the London Sock Company

 Personalised Wallet in Tanned Brown 

personalised wallet tanned brown

It’s unique, it’s distinctive and it’s personalised… This wallet comes in a classy shade of Tan Brown with space for over ten cards, ID card, change, notes and receipts. The personalised brown wallet can be customised on the lower front with a long-lasting printed ink message of your choice; One line of 18 characters. Just add the text in the personalisation boxes when ordering and select the preview function to see how the message looks before purchase.

The personalised Wallet in Tanned Brown is available from giftsonline4u.com – £24.99

For the sporty type

 BRITA fill&enjoy Style + BRITA fill&go Vital 

brita fillandenjoy styleFor those of you, that thought a water jug or water bottle isn’t a great gift, think again. Brita has released a perfect range of water bottles and jugs to make tap water as good as bottled water. The Brita Style is designed with cutting-edge technology and filters 2.4L of water. It features a smart LED light to measure and notify the user when to replace the filter cartridge.

brita fillandenjoy style

Brita Vital is the perfect match for on-the-go with integrated activated carbon filtration that transforms tap water into great tasting, freshly filtered water. The MicroDisc reduces chlorine and other taste impairing substances and lasts one month (approx. 150l). The bottle is dishwasher safe and BPA-free. Brita water filters are eco-friendly and economical making them a win-win in all scenarios.

The BRITA fill&enjoy Style + BRITA fill&go Vital are available from brita.co.uk and Amazon RRP £31 & £16.50 respectively.

 Nike Joyride Run Flyknit – Customisable Trainers 

Nike Joyride Run Flynit

The latest Nike’s to hit the shelves are the Nike Joyride Run… Like a high tech bean bag for your feet, the Nike Joyride Run Flyknit offers a radical new cushioning system and tiny underfoot foam beads contour around the feet for comfort and strength. You can customise everything from the tongue to the swoosh, making this a perfect personalised gift for him.

Nike Joyride Run Flyknit is available from Nike.com – from £175.94

 SIGG Hot & Cold ONE 

The SIGG Hot & Cold ONE is the perfect stocking filler for a warmer winter. The flask makes a striking style statement with a new winter colour pallet including Mustard, Deep Magenta, Denim and Leaf Green. All 0.5-litre bottles are streamlined and practical, keeping your drink hot for 12 hours or cool for up to 20 hours thanks to its double-walled stainless steel construction, designed for maximum heat retention.

The SIGG Hot & Cold one is available on Amazon in a variety of colours – £22.99

For the Foodies

 The Ultimate Christmas Box 

ultimate christmas box

Donald Russell Ultimate Christmas Box contains everything you will need to feed the family the best they’ll ever taste this Christmas and the Turkey can be cooked from frozen! The box contains:

  • 1 Loué Free-range Bronze Turkey, 5kg
  • 1 pack Pork Sausagemeat, 450g
  • 1 pack Smoked Dry-cured Streaky Bacon, 200g
  • 1 pack of 8 Pigs in Blankets, 315g
  • 1 Mosimann’s Christmas Pudding, 730g e

This is the perfect Christmas feast, so order your’s now from donaldrussell.com – £79

 

 Illy X7.1 Iperespresso Coffe Machine – Red 

Iperespresso machine

The beautifully-designed Francis Francis X7.1 Espresso machine uses the revolutionary Iperespresso capsule system to create full-bodied espresso with ease Features advanced technology including steel internal thermoblock, and a Pannarello steam wand that froths milk for creamy cappuccino and latte. Available in red or black, the X7.1 makes a striking statement in any kitchen.

The Illy X7.1 Iperespresso machine is available from Illy.com – £156

 Global NI Six-Piece Knife Block Set 

GLOBAL Ship Shape five-piece knife block set

The Global NI knives have a thicker 2.4mm blade, with a razor-sharp finish, sleek design and are lightweight and perfectly balanced. The knives have a longer ‘chesnut’ shaped handle, designed for comfort and ease of use. This 6 piece knife block set includes one of each of the following knives: 20cm Cook’s knife, 21cm Bread knife, 21cm Carving knife, 9cm Paring knife and 11cm Utility knife – for use in all types of food preparation. There is also a further slot suitable for a matching Global sharpener or kitchen scissors.

global NI knife Block

The Global NI Series 6 Piece Knife Block Set from John Lewis at £425

For the men that like toys, whether big or small

 Nintendo Switch 

Choose to play your Nintendo Switch with family and friends at home by simply plugging the console into your TV, or opt for some on-the-move gaming with the handheld option. The console exceeds expectations and allows you to play with whoever, wherever and whenever – no limitations! Playing your favourite Nintendo Switch games has never been easier. Setting up the console at home is as simple as 1, 2, 3. The grey Nintendo Switch simply rests in the Nintendo Switch dock which connects to the TV allowing you to project your games on the big screen.

nintendo switch

For the men that like toys, whether big or small

 Extreme Lounging Monster Bean Bag 

monster PU bean bag
He will need somewhere to sit while playing with his latest games and tech, so why not opt for one of these super comfy bean bags from Extreme Lounging. All Extreme Lounging bean bags are large and durable enough to be enjoyed by adults as well as kids, moulding into any body shape to give optimum body support.

The Extreme Lounging Monster Bean Bag is available from hayesgardenworld – £169 in 12 different colours.

 Red5 Hawk Folding Drone with GPS 

Packed with amazing features, this drone is certain to satisfy drone pilots of all experience levels. It has altitude hold, keeping it super-stable, as well as critical return, which brings it back to you when it’s low on battery. You can plan its routes or even use its clever camera to photograph you when it sees certain gestures. It can even lock onto you and follow you around!

red5 hawk drone

The RED5 Hawk Drone is Available from menkind.co.uk – £149 

And finally… You may also want to take a look at our Christmas gift guide – Our lust list of special gifts for her.