11-13 year olds often think they’re too old for kid toys and not yet interested in items geared toward teens like expensive electronics or equipment. However, pre-teen boys are also open to discovering brand-new gadgets, making it a blast to shop for this age. If you’re searching for gift ideas for a 10-year-old, 11-year-old, or 12-year-old, we’ve got you covered. From video games to STEM toys and everything in between, we’ve compiled a list of the best 25 Christmas gifts for tween boys in 2022.
How We Chose Our Favorites
Best Electronic Gifts for 12-year-old-Boys
1. Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)
2. GoPro HERO8
3. Bose SoundLink Color II Portable Bluetooth Speaker
4. Fire HD 8 Tablet
5. Potensic Upgraded A20 Mini Drone
Best Gaming Gifts for Tween Boys
6. SteelSeries Arctis 7 Lossless Wireless Gaming Headset
7. Nintendo Switch
8. X Rocker Pro Series H3 Black Video Gaming Chair
Best Outdoor and Sporting Gifts for Tween Boys
9. Spikeball Standard Kit
10. GlowCity Glow in The Dark Basketball
11. WhiteFang Skateboards for Beginners
12. ArmoGear Laser Tag
Best Indoor Games and Board Games for Middle School Boys
13. Czech Games Codenames
14. Ravensburger Marvel Villainous: Infinite Power Strategy Board Game
15. TrueBalance Coordination Game
16. LEGO Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Millennium Falcon Building Kit
17. Alesis CompactKit 4-Tabletop Electric Drum Set
Best Educational Gifts for Middle School Boys
18. Harry Potter Paperback Box Set
19. Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand STEM Experiment Kit
20. U.S. Art Supply 162-Piece Deluxe Art Set
21. Think Fun Gravity Maze Falling Marble Run Logic Game
Best Accessories & Clothing Christmas Gifts for 12-Year Old Boys
22. Reebok Men’s Hi 2 Sneaker
23. Champion Reverse Weave Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt
24. Herschel Classic Backpack
25. Hydro Flask Water Bottle
Looking for more gift ideas for tweens and teens in your life? Check out our Top 25 Birthday Gifts for Tweens (Ages 11 - 13)!
