15 Affordable Gifts for Brothers (No Cringe Guaranteed!)

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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 under $10!

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Bitty Boomer Speaker $8.24 (regularly $19.99)

You can connect these speakers to your phone, tablet, or any other Bluetooth-enabled device within a 30-foot range. A single charge provides four hours of music time, and your bro can hang them on your backpack or purse with the included strap. Plus you can pair them with other Bitty Boomers speakers on sale to get a stereo sound!

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


2. This subscription box is filled with snacks from Tokyo, and we know he’ll love it. 

Hand holding Japanese soda from Tokyo treat subscription box on wood table

Tokyo Treat Monthly Surprise Box $37.50
Use your unique $5 OFF code for email/text sign-up
Shipping adds $12.50
Final cost only $45 shipped for your first box!

Your brother will love trying some new and totally unique foods and drinks from Japan that he can’t get anywhere else! When you buy him a subscription, he’ll receive a Tokyo Treat box with 15-20 full-size food and drink items from Japan. Each box is just $37.50 plus shipping which breaks down to just $1.88-$2.50 per treat! The boxes include a surprise assortment of items including rare flavors of Coca-Cola & Fanta sodas, Ramen, soba, udon, Kit Kats, sour and sweet candies, cakes, cookies, chips, and more! It’s a unique and really fun gift idea.

Head over to our full product review of the Tokyo Treat Box to read more about why your brother needs these in his life!

*Note you can save more by choosing a 3, 6, or 12-month subscription instead of the monthly option. Also, note that this is a monthly subscription, but you can cancel after your first month if you aren’t satisfied. 


3. Help your brother reach his fitness goals with a smart jump rope.

Momax Smart Jump Rope and box

Momax Smart Jump Rope$9.89 (regularly $9.99) 

Your brother is going to love this smart jump rope if he is into fitness. It will make his workouts easier and more fun indoors or outdoors! Plus, it keeps track of the number of jumps, time, and amount of calories he burns and has a built-in countdown to cheer him on. It’s an affordable gift he’ll likely use every day and now you can say you helped him reach his goals. 😉


4. Grab a Nintendo Switch game at a great price for your bro if he’s a gamer.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Video Game for Nintendo Switch $37.99 (reg. $59.99)
Shipping adds $4.99
Final cost $42.98 shipped!

*Compare to paying $59.99 from Target!

If your brother is a gamer, he likely has a game or two on the top of his list! Lucky for you, Groupon currently has the lowest prices on popular Nintendo Switch games! Even with the added shipping costs, these games are still lower than any other place on the web, making this a fantastic time to grab a game or two to add to your bro’s collection!

Check out the other Nintendo Switch video games on sale!


5. Get him a brand of headphones he’ll love while they’re on sale. 

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Sony Wireless Headphones with Microphone $39.99 (reg. $59.99)
Use promo code SONYH2S10
Final cost $36 SHIPPED! 

Note that the coupon only applies to the black version of these headphones.

Did you know what bros really want this year is some over-the-ear headphones? That’s right. this hot style is back and it’s what guys who love listening to music are wanting. Lucky for you, we have all the Sony deals so you can score a great pair for your brother for even less! This particular set has a built-in microphone so he can even take phone calls while on the go and never miss a beat.

Plus, they offer up to 50 hours of battery life, customizable sound quality via the EQ Custom feature, and enhanced music streaming through DSEE technology. Designed for all-day comfort, they include crystal-clear hands-free calling and multipoint connection and are compatible with Siri/Google Assistant, making them perfect for immersive listening and seamless device switching.

Check out the other Sony headphones that are currently on sale.


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

Black electric milk frother with box laying on white countertop

Handheld Milk Frother$6.20 (regularly $19.99)

We fully realize that a milk froth is such an odd gift recommendation for your brother, but if he’s into drinking pre-workouts, this couldn’t be more perfect for him! It’s an inexpensive gift idea, but something he will be so glad to have every day. Not only is it good for frothing milk in coffee but it’s the perfect solution for breaking up all of those clumps in his pre-workout drinks too! If you really wanna go all out for him, find out what his favorite pre-workout or protein drink mix is and gift it with this!

Check out these protein powders on sale!


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

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Frigidaire Mini Personal Fridge – $27.82 (regularly $49.99) 

Your brother will want to stock up this mini fridge with all of his favorite snacks and drinks whether he’s a teen or a grown man who loves to chill out and his man cave. The red color is currently the least expensive option, but you can also scoop it up in green, pink, or white depending on his preference.


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

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Your bro can easily cook ramen noodles, pasta, mac and cheese, steamed rice, stir fry, omelets, hard-boiled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, cookies, cakes, and so much more with this mini cooker! It takes just 1-3 minutes for it to heat up, then add your food and start cooking! Basically, it’s the gift your brother didn’t know he needed and it’s perfect for any guy whether he eats from a dorm room or a man cave. 😉


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

massage gun in case on table with attachments

Massage Gun $49.99 (regularly $75.99)
Clip the 20% OFF digital coupon
Final cost $39.99 shipped!

A massage gun will be perfect for any guy whether he works out in the gym daily, has a strenuous job, or is simply always complaining about sore muscles. This handy and powerful tool comes with 10 different head attachments for every problem area and can be stored in a sleek case for portability.


10. Your brother will love making memories with this scratch-off surprise book.

Stock photo of the adventure challenge solo edition book

Our team loves the adventure, and challenge books and they are such a fun way to have quality connections and so many fun times! Their solo edition book is perfect for any single guy (or gal) who needs to get off the couch, turn the TV off, or doesn’t need to fret about friends who are too busy anymore. Each book includes 50 scratch-offs that you’ll be excited to hear all about when he’s done!


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

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

Or grab this 16-Pack on Amazon!

It’s no secret that guys love Prime. So scoop up a pack of these drink mixes to get him through the holiday break and festivities he’s sure to endure. It’s a smaller and much more affordable gift idea, but it’s the thought that counts.

Hip Tip: Is your brother a Liquid IV fan? Check out our full product review and current deals to stock him up on his favorite flavors!


12. 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$23+ shipped

I recently purchased a couple of posters from Fine Sport Art on Etsy after my brother told me it would be a great gift idea for my teen boys. Considering my brother said he’d put one of these in his man cave, I know this would be a touchdown with your brother too if he’s a sports fan. The Fine Sport Art Etsy shop has a plethora of popular football players available from Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, Justin Jefferson, and more.

Plus, they offer many other superstars from basketball players like Lebron James to race car drivers. Depending on what you want to spend, you can get prints for just $23 shipped or splurge on a canvas or framed poster to really impress him.


13. Gift your outdoorsy brother a tent he can go camping with and easily set up in seconds.

Man lifting a pop up tent over his head in the woods

Quechua Instant 2-Second Pop-Up Tent – $39 (regularly $99) 

There’s no better time to grab a tent for your brother who loves to be outside because the price on these personal pop-up tents will be hard to beat at under $40! This Quechua tent can be set up in just a few seconds! It’s roomy enough for two people, waterproof, and even wind-resistant up to 30 mph. It’ll make a great gift idea for an outdoorsy guy in your life.


14. 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$22.49 (regularly $26.99) 

This handy gadget is the perfect gift for brothers! It can quickly solve problems by reading the code errors and determining their cause and can also clear faulty codes on the dash after the issue is fixed. Not only will it save him a ton of money to have a diagnostic test done at a mechanic or auto store, but it’s also great if he is getting into working on cars as a hobby.


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 going on a hiking, fishing, or ski trip, or find a free concert you can both attend together.

You could also buy his experience and consider other fun ideas like an ATV excursion, Tough Mudder 5K, a gift card to his favorite brewery, and much 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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