15 Cool & Affordable Gifts for Brother (All Under $30 and Zero Cringe!)

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Shop our 2024 gifts for brothers gift guide!

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Skip the cringe gifts. Our gifts for brothers are thoughtful and affordable! You’ll be the cool sibling gifting any of these ideas.


Here are our Gifts for Brothers Gift Guide:

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1. He’ll love jamming out with a new Bitty Boomer speaker & it’s on sale for only $10!

Person holding mini Star Wars speaker on laugh with red and black plaid pajama pants

Bitty Boomer Speaker $10.17 (regularly $19.99)

These Bluetooth speakers connect within 30 feet and provide 4 hours of music per charge.

Check out our other deals on speakers if you’re looking for something a little more grown-up.


2. A sushi kit gives your bro takeout vibes on a budget he’ll love.

A sushi making kit that can be given as a last minute stocking stuffer from Amazon

Alas Sushi Making 20-Piece Kit – $18.99 shipped (reg. $25.99) – Prime member price


3. Get him a brand of headphones he’ll love if his AirPods are always falling out. 

a pair of black wireless earbuds next to the charging case, a white box with the packaging they come in behind them

Blackview Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds $29.99 (regularly $35) 

Our Hip sidekick, Bryn, says these stay in better than her AirPod Pros. They’re quick charging, offer 56 hours of battery life, and are durable for workouts.

Bookmark our wireless Bluetooth earbuds deal post to wait for the next amazing deal we post.


4. Gift this under $30 mini fridge where he can stash all his snacks.

frigidaire mini fridge with snacks inside

Frigidaire Mini Personal Fridge – $29.98 (regularly $34.99) 

Available in green for under $30 and other colors for a bit more this will be perfect for his man cave.


5. An electric whisk will make pre-workout drinks a seamless experience. 

Black electric milk frother with box laying on white countertop

Handheld Milk Frother$6.49 (regularly $19.99)

Ideal for frothing milk and breaking up clumps in his pre-workout drinks.

Grab this incredible deal on Armra Colostrum to kick-start a new wellness regimen.


6. Gift him a nostalgic noodle maker that he’ll love cooking easy meals with.

ramen noodles in mini cooker


7. We know you’re not gonna give them a massage, but this massage gun will and any bro will love it.

massage gun in travel case with attachments inside

Massage Gun with 8 Head Attachments $25.99
Clip the $6 off digital coupon
Final cost $19.99!


8. Some exercise dice will make his home workouts more exciting. 

yellow foam exercise dice on carpet

Exercise Dice – $9.99 

Hip Tip: Be sure to tell your bro about these workout accountability apps that pay you to work out!


9. Prime is likely his favorite drink right now, and this six-pack is on sale. 

Different flavors of prime drink mix packets on blue background

Prime Hydration Sticks 6-Pack$7.98 (regularly $8.98)

Or grab this Prime Hydration pack on Amazon!


10. Give him a poster of his favorite sports player to hang in his room or man cave.

hand holding a framed art piece of justin jefferson number 18 football player

Fine Sport Art Sports Poster$9.60+ shipped

With digital downloads starting under $10, this can be such a frugal gift that looks like it costs way more!

I bought this under $10 poster frame for my boy’s football posters.


11. This diagnostic car code scanner is great for any guy who is into cars.

hand holding a diagnostic car code scanner

ANCEL Universal Car Scanner $26.99
Clip the 15% off digital coupon
Final cost $22.94!

Quickly diagnose and clear code errors, saving money on mechanic visits, and ideal for those getting into car repairs as a hobby.


12. Spice up your brother’s holiday with a hot sauce gift pack because nothing says Christmas like turning up the heat!

melindas hot sauces in box

You could also consider this 5-pack of hot sauce or this DIY hot sauce kit to pack even more of a punch!


13. Personalize a Gatorade sports water bottle for free with their name and number. 

hand holding a silver Gatorade plastic water bottle with a personalized lid and various Gatorade powder and pods packages around it

Insulated Squeeze Personalized Water Bottle $19.99
Personalization for FREE
Use your unique 20% OFF text coupon
Shipping is FREE for Gatorade iD Members (free to join)
Final cost $15.99 SHIPPED

*The Gatorlyte sticks pack may automatically add itself before adding to your cart. Remove any add-ons to pay the above price. 

Head over to our Gatorade promo code post to find out how you can score a free stainless steel water bottle on $50+ orders!


14. Toilet mini golf is a hilarious gift but one he’ll likely put to good use with all the time he spends in the bathroom.

toilet golf game laid out on floor

Toilet Golf Game $17.99
Clip the 10% off digital coupon
Final cost just $16.19!


15. Take some time to chill with your brother because it’s free and he likely loves the quality time just as much as you.

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An experience gift – Potentially FREE!

Some of the very best gifts are experiences money can’t buy and just hanging out with your brother is meaningful, free, and fun whether you have one or three! We’re huge fans of experiences over gifts so if you’re still searching for the perfect gift for brothers then consider something he can do. Consider some of these free ideas to surprise him with:

  • Hiking day
  • Game night
  • Homemade meal
  • DIY car detailing
  • Movie marathon day
  • Fitness Challenge
  • Find a free concert near you
  • and more!

Search your local area on Groupon for fun things to save on!


We’ve rounded up plenty of other gift ideas!


About the writer:

Sara is a self-taught blogger & photographer and brings 9+ years of experience to her craft. Her work has been featured in numerous esteemed publications, spanning building, travel, and fashion. Beyond her creative pursuits, Sara’s primary mission is to empower others to embrace a toxic-free & sustainable lifestyle.


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  1. Mrs. Shopping Early

    The car scanner is great idea! I’m thinkng this is perfect for the family gift game this Christmas! This is something everyone could use! Thank you!

    • Trish (Hip Sidekick)

      I agree! I gifted one of these to my husband last year and he loved it! Glad you could scoop one up for your family Christmas gift game this year! 🙌❤️

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