Best Gifts & Toys for 14 Year Old Boys in 2022

The Nintendo Switch is a home gaming console designed to let kids play their favorite Nintendo Switch games when and where they want. This device hooks directly to the television like a regular gaming console for at-home play, but what really sets it apart is the portable 6.2-inch touchscreen that allows your 14-year-old to take this game with them wherever they go.

The two detachable Joy-Con controllers enable several different modes of play, including a two-player mode with a single console and multiplayer mode with more than one Nintendo Switch console allowing your kid to play with friends and family. Plus, with classic Nintendo games like Mario and Donkey Kong, you might find yourself enjoying playing right along. After all, good gifts for a 14-year-old boy should help you connect with your teenager, and there’s nothing like a dose of nostalgia to bring generations together.

Your teenage son has probably hit the age where he has some important items to carry around. Whether it’s his weekly allowance or that driver’s permit he’s looking forward to getting soon, having a stylish wallet to start carrying his cards is going to make him feel like an adult—and make you feel more confident if you need to lend him your credit card.

This Nomatic Minimalist Front Pocket Wallet is designed to be sleek and easy to use. The pull tab gives easy access to the four most used cards and can store up to 14 cards. The ultra-slim front pocket wallet also has a small pocket for cash, change, or a key while still maintaining a slim profile, so it’s easy to slip into a pant or jacket pocket. It comes in your choice of black, gray, or blue and is made from durable materials to hold up to whatever your 14-year-old throws its way.

If your 14-year-old is a movie buff, he will love this Enno Vatti 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster. With the ultimate movies loved by fans and movie critics around the world, the 100 movies on this poster range from influential classics to modern blockbusters and award-winning animated films.

Hidden beneath the scratch-off gold layer, there are 100 colorful movie icons to commemorate the films. This is a great gift for 14-year-old boys who love a good movie night with friends or family. So grab some popcorn and start working your way down the list! Note that some of the movies on this poster are rated R.

As your teenager starts to develop their own sense of style, you can bet that a cool pair of shades is near the top of their must-have list. If you are looking for birthday gifts for 14-year-old boys, look no further. With a set of these Italian made B.N.U.S. Classic Polarized Sunglasses, you can bet they will feel (and look) like the coolest kid on the block.

These composite-frame sunglasses have a polarized lens with a scratch-resistant coating. The polarized lens helps reduce glare and eliminate eye strain making these sunglasses equally functional and stylish. With a great number of frame and lens color combos, you can pick the pair of these polarized sunglasses that will best match your 14-year-olds fashion style. They will be sure to thank you.

The Amazon Fire 7 is equipped for hours of reading, surfing the web, watching videos, and listening to music. With this portable tablet, you can keep your 14-year-old entertained, whether at home or on the go. With thousands of apps, books, movies, songs, and games at her fingertips, you can bet your kid will never complain about being bored ever again.

The tablet comes with a 7-inch IPS display, and you can purchase 16 or 32 GB of internal storage. The device has 1 GB of ram and a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor making it powerful enough for streaming music and videos. The device is Alexa enabled and designed for entertainment. Amazon claims that this tablet is twice as durable as the latest iPad mini, making it a great option if your kid tends to be tough on electronics.

Did your boy ever dream of being an astronaut when she grew up? Or does he have an obsession with sci-fi or Star Wars? Either way, this Celestron Portable Refractor Telescope will let her indulge in his love of outer space. With the 70mm lens, he’ll be able to see the rings of Saturn and the craters on the moon. An outstanding option if you’re looking for Christmas gifts for 14-year-old boys, this telescope is sure to be a one-of-a-kind gift he will never forget.

The 70mm Travel Scope comes with a lightweight frame and collapsible tripod, all of which fit into a convenient custom backpack so he can take it camping or hiking. The telescope also has an erect image diagonal, which inverts the images, so you can also use this telescope during the day for wildlife or landscape viewing. Along with your purchase, you also get a free download of Celestron’s BONUS Starry Night Astronomy software with information on thousands of celestial objects, printable sky maps, and more.

This LyxPro Electric Guitar Kit is the perfect way to get your 14-year-old hooked on music. The set includes everything he needs to start jamming—a 20-watt electric guitar amplifier, digital tuner, guitar cable, tremolo bar, picks, extra strings, and, of course, most importantly his rock-star ready electric guitar. As far as presents for 14-year-old boys go, this one might make you his new favorite adult.

This full-size guitar is perfect for beginners or intermediate guitarists. The 39-inch guitar has a high-quality design with a premium rosewood fingerboard and a Canadian maple neck. You can choose from six stunning colors and choose a left or right-handed design. With this kit, your rockstar will be shredding the octaves in no time.

Sure, these days, kids don’t really need a wristwatch thanks to the clocks on their phone, but perhaps that’s exactly what makes this gift for 14-year-old boys extra special—it’s not a necessity but rather a special addition that makes a unique fashion statement.

This casual Timex watch is both functional and stylish, with just enough of a cool factor to be eye-catching. The Timex Men’s Expedition Field Chronograph Watch comes with a genuine leather strap and a brass case with mineral glass crystal and a light-up dial. The unique dial design draws inspiration from vintage military watches, giving it a rugged and tactical look and feel.

What kid doesn’t love ice cream? And now you can treat your 14-year-old to an extra special delight—freeze-dried ice cream. This Freeze-Dried Ice Cream Bundle variety pack from LuvyDuvy features the space-age ice cream developed for the early Apollo missions. If you’re looking for great birthday gift ideas for the 14-year-old boy who is inquisitive or likes to try new things, this is sure to be a hit. 

Weirdly, you don’t need to refrigerate this ice cream as the vacuum-sealed and ready to eat ice cream is frozen to -40 Fahrenheit and delivered to your door in a delicious two-pack. You kid can choose between a Neapolitan or Vanilla sandwich. Or, let’s face it, they are teenagers, so they’ll probably want to eat both. Your 14-year-old will be delighted by this bizarrely cool snack.

If you are looking for gifts for 14-year-olds who have everything, this VR headset is the perfect novelty item to get the kid who has it all. Designed to work with mobile devices with a 4 to 6.3-inch screen, all your kid has to do is download a VR experience, slide his phone into the headset, and prepare to be amazed!

This BNext VR Headset has an adjustable and comfortable extended-wear design to give you the best fit and eyesight protection. The VR headset also comes with BNext’s free VR content playlist including a host of VR games and experiences sure to delight your 14-year-old with hours of entertainment.

Was your 14-year-old the kid who was obsessed with pea-shooters or shooting their siblings with rubber bands? Now you can channel that energy into engineering fun at-home toys using common household items like plastic spoons, clothespins, and rubber bands.

Along the way, with this book, they’ll be learning about mechanics, physics, and other applicable real-world science. But they probably won’t know that because they will be having way too much fun MacGyver-ing these Mini Weapons Of Mass Destruction together like the evil genius inventors you know they are.

This brain-boggling solo game is perfect for 14-year-olds who like puzzles or solving problems. If your kid loves their Rubik’s cube, they will love the 200 logical thinking puzzles that come with this Educational Insights Kanoodle 3-D Puzzle Game set. One of the top toys for 14-year-old boys who love a good brain bender, this game has a variety of challenging puzzles to keep them busy.

Made for all ages, this puzzle game comes with 12 pieces, an illustrated puzzle book, and a carrying case to take the game on the road. Your kid can warm up with the easy 2D puzzles before trying their problem-solving skills on the 3D brain twisters. What’s not to love about a toy that also challenges their brain?

If your boy has a need for speed or a love of all things with wheels, he will enjoy building this LEGO Technic Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. The iconic ZR1 supercar has all the features that automotive nuts will love, including a working steering system and visibly pumping V8 pistons.

Once completed, this model is perfect for displaying in their bedroom or for taking out for a spin. The detailed rear wing, tailpipes, and black rims add some sleek and snazzy details to this life-like Corvette. And as an added bonus, this is a 2-in-1 LEGO car set so your kid can convert the sleek supercar to a retro hot rod for even more fun!

Teenage boys eat a lot. And while you probably want to steer them toward a healthy diet most of the time, you can also treat them to some junk food on occasion. This CraveBox Care Package snack pack has all their favorite sweets and salty snacks in one place.

The 45 individually wrapped snacks range from candy, chips, cookies, bars, and more. Easy to grab and go and perfect for sharing with friends and siblings, this extravagant snack box is perfect for the 14-year-old who likes a treat now and then.

For the artistic 14-year-old who loves to draw or create, this  U.S. Art Supply 82 Piece Deluxe Art Set has all the basics he needs to get started (and then some). Perfect for the beginning artist, this set comes in a tidy wooden box with a good sampling of several different mediums to keep your artist busy.

Included in the set, he will get coloring pencils, watercolor paints, oil pastels, and two 9 x 12 sketch pads. Plus, with the handy self-contained box that the kit comes in, he can easily bring his entire set with him whenever inspiration strikes.

At some point, nearly every teenager will want a skateboard. Whether to master some sweet tricks or simply cruise around town with his friends, this M Merkapa Pro Skateboard is the perfect fit for a teen looking for a set of cool wheels.

The double kickboard is made from durable yet flexible 7-Ply Canadian maple wood. The 31-inch deck has a full-length non-slip grip tape. With its cool design and solid construction, your 14-year-old will be ready to tackle the skate park.

Perfect for a bedroom or game room, this competition-grade Rally and Roar Dartboard is made to last for however many games of darts your kids want to throw at it. The top-notch materials of this dartboard and improved stick darts ensure that this game will be tons of fun and hold up well over the years.

Your 14-year-old will love trying to perfect his game to get that coveted bullseye. You’ll love seeing him immersed in a game that doesn’t involve a screen. It’s a win-win—that is until he masters this game and starts beating you. Be a good sport now.