Gifts for 14-Year-Old Boys: 20 Fun (and Actually Useful) Ideas

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Shopping for a 14-year-old boy is basically shopping for someone who’s half kid, half almost-adult—and their interests can change fast. The safest “win” is picking gifts that match how they spend their time right now: gaming, music, sports, hanging out with friends, or building/creating things.

Best Gift Ideas for 14-Year-Old Boys

1) Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Perfect if they play Switch often—more comfortable than Joy-Cons for longer sessions.

PDP Gaming Afterglow Wave Wireless Nintendo Switch Pro Controller - Officially Licensed, Nintendo Switch 2, Switch Lite/OLED, RGB LED Customization, App Controls, Rechargeable Battery Power - Purple

This controller also works with Nintendo Switch 2 - C Button not available
Eight RGB zones with four pre-set modes for dynamic lighting combinations
Two programmable quick-action back buttons for customizable gameplay

2) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch)

One of the best “everyone will play it” games—great solo or with friends.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - US Version

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses
Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return
Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.

3) Minecraft (Nintendo Switch)

A forever-classic for building, exploring, and playing with friends online.

Minecraft - Nintendo Switch

Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures
Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles
Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs

4) Razer Kishi V2 Mobile Gaming Controller (Android)

Turns a phone into a legit handheld gaming setup—awesome for cloud/mobile gaming.

Razer Kishi V2 Mobile Gaming Controller for Android: Console Quality Controls - Universal Fit - Stream PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Touch Screen Android Games - Customizable Triggers - Ergonomic Design

CONSOLE QUALITY MOBILE GAMING CONTROLS — Designed with cutting-edge microswitch buttons, analog triggers, and programmable macros to bring console-quality control to the phone
UNIVERSAL FIT WITH EXTENDABLE BRIDGE — Features a stable, extendable bridge that perfectly holds most popular Android smartphones, providing a secure fit that won’t come loose while gaming
DISCOVER THE BEST GAMES IN ONE PLACE FOR FREE — Browse through 1,000 plus compatible games, record and share gameplay, and keep Kishi updated with an integrated Razer Nexus App that allows full customizability

5) HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset

Comfortable, solid sound, and a go-to pick for gaming + chatting with friends.

HyperX Cloud II - Gaming Headset, 7.1 Surround Sound, Memory Foam Ear Pads, Durable Aluminum Frame, Detachable Microphone, Works with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One – Red

15-25kKhz Frequency Response.Headphones fit type:Over-Ear.Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear
Designed for comfort: Exceptionally comfortable memory foam ear cushions and padded leatherette headband help keep you focused on gaming
Supreme audio quality: Large 53 millimeter drivers provide high-quality audio. Hear in-game details better and get the in-game advantage on your opponents

6) Soundcore Space One Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Great for school, travel, or just tuning out the world with music.

Soundcore by Anker, Space One, Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, 2X Stronger Voice Reduction, 40H ANC Playtime, App Control, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Comfortable Fit, Clear Calls, Bluetooth 5.3

2X Stronger Voice Reduction: Stay focused during bustling journeys with our upgraded noise cancelling structure. Space One excels in blocking out mid to high-frequency sounds with 2X more* voice reduction. *Compared with soundcore Life Q30 headphones.
Reduce Noise By Up to 98%*: Adaptive noise cancelling detects external sounds and sound leakage, auto-calibrating to deliver optimal noise reduction. Escape unwanted distractions, whether you're on a noisy train, in a bustling café, or your headphones aren't sitting on your ears properly. *Tested by soundcore under laboratory conditions.
Journey with Hi-Res Audio: Space One's 40mm customized dynamic drivers support LDAC for Hi-Res Wireless audio, delivering 3X more detail than standard Bluetooth codecs for detail-rich listening without any tangled wires.

7) JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth Speaker

Perfect for hanging out, workouts, or room music—rugged and loud for its size.

JBL Flip 6 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker, powerful sound and deep bass, IPX7 waterproof, 12 hours of playtime, JBL PartyBoost for multiple speaker pairing for home, outdoor and travel (Black)

Louder, more powerful sound
The beat goes on with the JBL Flip 6 2-way speaker system, engineered to deliver loud, crystal clear, powerful sound. Its racetrack-shaped woofer delivers exceptional low frequencies and midrange, while a separate tweeter produces crisp, clear high-frequencies. Flip 6 also features optimized dual passive radiators for deep bass, fine-tuned with using Harman's advanced algorithm.
IP67 waterproof and dustproof

8) Anker USB-C Power Bank (10K)

A practical gift they’ll use constantly—phone always dying? Problem solved.

Anker Power Bank(PowerCore 10K), Compact Travel-Ready 10,000mAh Battery Pack with PowerIQ Charging Technology, 5V/3A High-Speed Charging for iPhone, iPad,and More (1, Black)

Slim Size, Big Power: One of the slimmest and lightest 10,000mAh portable chargers on the market. Provides 2 charges for iPhone 15, 1.93 charges for Galaxy S23, and 1.23 charges for iPad mini 6.
Lightweight and Compact: With its compact 5.99 × 2.81 × 0.61-inch size and weighing a mere 8.6 oz, it's designed for on-the-go lifestyles.
Tough and Trustworthy: Engineered for toughness with scratch resistance in mind. Its durability is certified by a 3.2 ft drop test.

9) Samsung T7 Portable SSD (1TB)

A surprisingly cool gift for gamers, creators, and students—fast storage for games, videos, and backups.

Samsung T7 Portable SSD, 1TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC1T0T/AM, Gray

MADE FOR THE MAKERS: Create; Explore; Store; The T7 Portable SSD delivers fast speeds and durable features to back up any endeavor; Build your video editing empire, file your photographs or back up your blogs all in an instant
SHARE IDEAS IN A FLASH: Don’t waste a second waiting and spend more time doing; The T7 is embedded with PCIe NVMe technology that brings fast read and write speeds up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s¹, making it almost twice as fast as the T5
ALWAYS MAKE THE SAVE: Compact design with massive capacity; With capacities up to 4TB, save exactly what you need to your drive – from large working files to game data and everything in between

10) Wacom Intuos Small Drawing Tablet

Perfect for art, digital drawing, editing, or even just learning creative software.

Wacom Intuos Small Graphics Drawing Tablet, Includes Training & Software; 4 Customizable ExpressKeys Compatible with Chromebook Mac Android & Windows, Black

Wacom Intuos Small Graphics Drawing Tablet: Enjoy industry leading tablet performance in superior control and precision with Wacom's EMR, battery free technology that feels like pen on paper
Works With All Software: Wacom Intuos tablet can be used in any software program to explore new facets of digital creativity; draw, paint, edit photos/videos, create designs, and mark up documents
What the Professionals Use: Wacom's industry leading pen technology and pen to paper feeling makes it the preferred drawing tablet of professional graphic designers

11) Razer Huntsman Mini 60% Mechanical Keyboard

Big “gamer desk upgrade” energy—compact, fast, and looks awesome in setups.

Razer Huntsman Mini 60% Gaming Keyboard: Clicky Optical Switches - Rapid Trigger Mode - Chroma RGB Lighting - PBT Keycaps - Onboard Memory - Snap Tap - Classic Black

FASTER THAN LEGACY MECHANICAL SWITCHES — Razer Optical switches use light-based actuation, registering key presses at the speed of light (30% shorter actuation distance than other clicky switches at 1.5 mm) with satisfying, clicky feedback
ULTIMATE PERSONALIZATION and GAMING IMMERSION WITH RAZER CHROMA RGB LIGHTING — Fully syncs with popular games, Razer hardware, Philips Hue, and gear from 30 plus partners; supports 16.8 million colors on individually backlit keys from the world’s largest lighting ecosystem for gaming devices
QUALITY, ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION — Covered with a matte, aluminum top frame for increased structural integrity

12) Logitech G502 HERO Gaming Mouse

A classic high-performance mouse—great for FPS, Minecraft, or general PC use.

Logitech G502 Hero High Performance Wired Gaming Mouse, Hero 25K Sensor, 25,600 DPI, RGB, Adjustable Weights, 11 Buttons, On-Board Memory, PC/Mac

Hero 25K sensor through a software update from G HUB, this upgrade is free to all players: this Logitech gaming mouse has 1:1 tracking, 400-plus ips, 100 - 25,600 dpi plus zero smoothing, filtering, or acceleration.
Adjustable weight system: Arrange up to five removable 3.6 grams weights inside the gaming mouse for personalized weight and balance tuning.
Mechanical switch button tensioning: Metal spring tensioning system and pivot hinges are built into left and right gaming mouse buttons for a crisp, clean click feel with rapid click feedback with this black gaming mouse

13) Govee RGB LED Strip Lights (16.4ft)

Instant room upgrade—makes any bedroom/setup look 10x cooler.

Govee Smart RGB LED Strip Lights, 16.4ft WiFi LED Strip Lighting Work with Alexa and Google Assistant, 16 Million Colors with App Control and Music Sync LED Lights for Bedroom, Home Decor

Hands-Free Voice Control: The Smart RGB LED Light Strip work with both Alexa & Google Assistant. Free up your hands and power your lights on and off, change colors, or adjust brightness with simple voice commands.
Wireless Smart App: The Govee Home app offers you advanced control over your led strip lights and access to incredible features like the customizable DIY mode and a convenient Timer function. Nice led lights for Home Decor.
Music Sync: As halloween decorations, a built-in mic allows the smart LED strip lights to sync to any music type. Use our Govee Home app and watch in glee as your led strip lighting dance to your favorite songs.

14) LEGO Technic Bugatti Bolide

For the kid who likes building + cars + engineering vibes (and it displays well).

LEGO Technic Bugatti Bolide Racing Car Building Set - Model and Race Engineering Toy for Back to School, Collectible Sports Car Construction Kit for Boys, Girls, and Teen Builders Ages 9+, 42151

Perfect Gift for Kids - This LEGO Technic Bugatti Bolide car toy model building set is an ideal gift for kids ages 9 and up, introducing them to engineering and construction
Explore Stunning Design - Discover the amazing design of the Bugatti Bolide with this LEGO Technic model race car building kit for motorsport fans and enthusiasts
Eye-Catching Display - With a yellow and black color theme and sticker detail, this LEGO Technic toy car model looks great on display in kids' rooms

15) ELEGOO UNO Project Super Starter Kit (Arduino-Compatible)

Awesome intro to electronics + coding—great for curious, hands-on learners.

ELEGOO UNO Project Super Starter Kit with Tutorial and UNO R3 Board Compatible with Arduino IDE

PDF tutorial(more than 22 lessons) and clear listing in a nice package
The most economical kit based on Arduino platform to starting learning electronics for those beginners who are interested.
Lcd1602 module with pin header (not need to be soldered by yourself)

16) Exploding Kittens Card Game

Fast, funny, and perfect for friend groups—great “no screens” fun.

Exploding Kittens Original Edition - 2-5 Players - Ages 7+ - 15 Minutes to Play - High Stakes Card Game - Party Game, Family Game Night, Kid and Adult Card Game

In this family card game, draw cards and try to avoid the dreaded Exploding Kitten! Use strategic action cards to skip your turn, shuffle the deck, or defuse the Kitten with laser pointers or catnip sandwiches. The last player standing wins!
Designed for 2-5 players, ages 7 and up, Exploding Kittens is great for kids, teens, and adults alike. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or want a casual game to break the ice, this easy-to-learn game is perfect for bringing everyone together.
Compact for travel, portable for on-the-go, camping, game nights, road trips or a family home evening.

17) UNO (Classic Card Game)

Still one of the best low-cost gifts—especially for trips, school breaks, and family nights.

Mattel Games UNO: Classic Card Game

Four suits of 25 cards each, plus the eight Wild cards.
Earn points from other players when you go out first.
Reach 500 points to win the standard game.

18) Spikeball Standard Set

A top-tier outdoor game for teens—competitive, fun, and easy to learn.

Spikeball 3-Ball Original Roundnet Game Set, Includes 3 Balls, Net, and Bag

Competitive Spikeball Game Set: Experience the thrill of using this Spikeball game set with your friends and family when you play this outdoor lawn and yard game
Fun Outdoor Game Set: You can set up your Spikeball game set and play Roundnet on any surface, whether it's grass, sand, or indoors
Outdoor Game for Adults & Kids: This game comes with 3 Spikeball balls, a Spikeball set, a drawstring bag, and a rulebook to use if you're into that sort of thing

19) SKLZ Pro Mini Hoop (Streetball Style)

Fun for bedrooms, basements, and game rooms—great energy burner.

SKLZ Pro Mini Hoop X-Large Streetball

Authentic look and feel of a playground hoop, including reinforced steel chain-link net. Brings the raw feel of blacktop basketball to your home or office
23-Inch x 16-Inch Polycarbonate shatterproof backboard with weathered street ball graphics
9.5-inch spring action break-away rim

20) NEBULA Capsule 3 GTV Mini Projector

For movie nights, sleepovers, and gaming on a big wall—super “wow” gift.

NEBULA Capsule 3 GTV Portable Mini Projector, Netflix Officially Licensed, 1080P Smart Projector with Wi-Fi, 2.5 hrs Battery, 120-Inch Display, Dolby Digital, for Any Space

Super-Sized Screen, Portable Design: Capsule 3 is an all-new ultra-portable Google TV projector licensed by Netflix.
Take the Big Screen Anywhere: With a max screen size of 120 inches, Capsule 3 delivers a cinema-level experience you can take with you anywhere.
Next-Level Image Quality: The 1080p display with 200 Lumens of brightness makes movies shine for an immersive watching experience.

Quick tip to pick the “right” one

Gamer? Controller, headset, keyboard/mouse, Mario Kart, Minecraft
Music/commute? Noise-cancelling headphones + power bank
Active/outdoors? Spikeball + mini hoop
Creative/curious? Wacom tablet + ELEGOO kit + LEGO Technic
Social kid? Speaker + card games + projector

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