15 Christmas Gifts Teens Actually Want (That Aren't Just a Gift Card)

They haven’t outgrown Legos or Harry Potter. (Proof: #Potterheadforever and #Potterheadforlife have 100,000+ tags on Insta.) This new set featuring Harry Potter’s beloved owl delivers wow factor without breaking the Gringotts’ bank.

If the teen on your list already has a turntable (it was last year’s hot gift), fill out their record collection. Swifties will be thrilled with the Target-exclusive red vinyl of Taylor Swift’s latest album. But you can find an exclusive pick for every teens’ musical taste.

Trick out the gaming experience for a teen who already loves their Nintendo Switch. This larger controller is easier to use—especially for gaming marathons.

It’s the unofficial remote school uniform: This one-size-fits-all cozy wearable blanket is on many teens’ lists. No joke! We heard they’d even like a couple in different colors.

Rain boots for Boho fans: Teens might actually wear appropriate footwear around campus (so many activities have been moved outdoors!) if you pony up for these beauties with a dreamy wildflower print and water-resistant leather.

At long last, the Wonder Woman 1984 movie debuts on Christmas. Superhero fans will geek out over this well-made mini backpack that looks just as good on a walk around the neighborhood as it does at a Comic Con (they’ll be back).

This stunning puzzle brain teasers will keep their neurons firing during winter break.

The latest version of this college must-have offers faster HD streaming. And with the new Alexa voice remote, teens can easily search and launch their favorite shows.

A high-quality suitcase will last teens well into adulthood. Feed their wanderlust with a spinner or backpack from this well-made line plus an IOU for a trip later in 2021.

Remember when face masks were something you shopped for in the beauty aisle? This set from a teen-fave brand contains four colorful masks that each offer a targeted treatment, like brightening and hydrating. It’s like gifting teens an at-home spa day.

Even though teens are digital natives, they still want to read physical books. Pick one from Parents Best Books for Teens list or go with a next book of a favorite series, like the latest Hunger Games novel. 

Old papers and candy wrappers might actually end up in the garbage if your teen had this trash can in their room. It’s a win all-around!

For a music-obsessed teen: This small, durable speaker has awesome sound quality. Plus, it’s water-proof so they can bring it outside whether they’re shoveling snow or at the beach.

Older teens who love to cook want their own good-looking, high-quality tools that they can eventually take to college or their own apartment. Teens can even make bread in this cast-iron beauty that will surely show up on their SnapChat. Treat yourself to one too!

A Mother Earth-approved stocking stuffer: Eco-minded teens will use this magnetic stainless-steel straw in a cute carrying case to slurp up their Starbucks order.