Gifts for 17 Year Old Boy:
29 Gift Ideas He Will Love

For teenage boys, the transition between childhood and adulthood typically starts when they turn 17.

As they start saying goodbye to their carefree adolescence and begin to take on the prospect of becoming a responsible adult, they’ll need all the help they can get!

The ‘Manual to Manhood’ is the go-to resource that will provide a young boy with all the knowledge he’ll need to face his upcoming venture into adulthood.

Celebrate a young boy turning 17 by treating him to a custom birth year print.

This minimalist piece of artwork is a great statement piece and will look the part wherever it’s placed thanks to its simple and stylish design.

Printed onto premium 230gsm archival matte paper, this is a high-quality piece of bespoke artwork that would make one of the ideal gifts for a 17 year old boy at Christmas or on his birthday!

This funky personalised neon sign would make an incredibly unique 17th birthday present for a son, nephew, grandson, boyfriend or friend.

Each name is hand cut from 6mm clear acrylic, with a neon EL wire fixed to it to light up the individual’s name. The light is battery operated and can be mounted onto a wall using picture tacks or wall fixings.

This awesome light gives off a soft neon glow which looks fantastic at night time and in low-level light conditions.

Treat a 17-year-old boy to this unique typographic print which celebrates his roots and where he came from.

Based on the movie ‘Straight Outta Compton’, the art print can be personalised with the recipients own home town or place where they grew up.

You can even add the year they were born, the number of years they lived there or the first line of their address as an extra bit of personalisation in the bottom right-hand corner of this trendy print.

This LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron would make a fantastic gift for a 17-year-old boy who is passionate about cars and dabbles in model making.

The 1:8 scale model captures the essence of the real hypercar in unbelievable detail. It features detailed brake discs, front and rear double-wishbone independent suspension and even a functioning gearbox.

A little bit of patience and perseverance will be required to put together this impressive model which contains 3,599 pieces!

One of the best Christmas or birthday gifts for a 17 year old boy with a sweet tooth, this retro sweets gift box is our idea of heaven.

Crammed full of classic favourites such as DipDab, Jazzles, Whams and Flumps, this selection box is jam-packed with sugar-infested goodies that everyone loves to eat.

Beautifully presented in a retro candy-striped gift box with a window, this selection of nostalgic sweets is sure to make a young boy smile on his 17th birthday.

A 17-year-old boy may still be a whole year away from fully-fledged adulthood, but that gives him a year to start planning a lifetime of holidays and places to travel using this Scratch the World® Travel Map!

The idea of this quirky gift is to scratch off the gold foil from each of the countries you’ve travelled to, revealing the colourful map below it.

As a young 17-year-old boy, he’ll have his whole life ahead of him to scratch away as many countries as possible.

If you ask any 17-year-old boy what is the most important thing to him, chances are he will say it’s his smartphone.

This bamboo phone stand props up any smartphone at the perfect angle for watching videos, reading e-books, video calls and much more.

Made from 100% natural bamboo, the functional design has two notches cut into it, one for phones and another for tablets, and it even has a built-in sound amplifier for blasting out his favourite tunes.

This personalised headphone stand is a great way to display a pair of over-ear headphones when they’re not in use.

The simple yet innovative design features a plexiglass bracket which slots into a wooden base. With a choice of wooden stands and plexiglass colours to choose from, you can tailor this gift to your recipient’s preferences.

You can even personalise the base with his initials or name to make this a truly unique gift for a boy who is celebrating his 17th birthday.

Teenagers seem to have a smartphone in their hand most of the day. Whether they’re sending memes, filming viral TikTok videos or getting followers on Instagram, their smartphone is everything to them.

Make sure their battery never goes empty by treating them to an Anker PowerCore 20100 power bank.

This 20000mAh battery-powered charger will fully charge a smartphone up to 8 times and a tablet twice, making it an incredibly practical gift for a 17-year-old boy on his birthday!

Treat a 17-year-old boy to this LED light strips kit, and he’ll be able to deck out his bedroom with multicoloured glowing lights that will add heaps of ambience.

The 15m roll of LED lights can be cut to size and fixed to walls, behind screens and underneath furniture to create a cosy ambience using millions of colour combinations. He’ll be able to control the brightness, colours, settings and timer from the comfort of the sofa by using the remote or the smart app ‘Illumi Home’.

You’ll be sure to ‘wow’ a young man by treating him to this excellent tech gift.

17-year-olds of today are spoilt by modern-day technology and the wonders of high-definition, virtual reality and online gaming.

Teach them about the origins of video games by treating a 17-year-old boy to this funky Pac-man lamp! Pac-man munched it’s way into arcade games back in the 1980’s, and since then has achieved legendary status within the gaming world.

This fun lamp is remotely operated and can even play 12 different sound effects from the original video game.

Gaming-mad teens will love this iconic Playstation light which can be powered by either AAA batteries or by a USB cable.

Featuring the four infamous symbols sitting atop a sleek black plinth, this fantastic light emits a soft, colourful glow and it would make an ideal addition to a bedroom or gaming den. It has three lighting modes – static, colour phasing and party mode – to create the perfect mood for any gaming occasion.

When you’re a 17-year-old-boy, video games are high on the list of your priorities in life, which is why this Game Over light would make an excellent birthday present for a gaming obsessed teenager!

This homage to the 8-bit gaming era lights up in a variety of colours and can pulsate along with a musical beat.

If you’re looking for a unique gift for a 17-year-old boy, this light-up collectable would be ideal!

A serious gamer will love to be treated to a pair of SteelSeries Arctis Pro wireless gaming headphones!

This top of the range piece of technology is equipped with 2.4G wireless lossless audio, Bluetooth connectivity and a ClearCast microphone for delivering studio-quality audio to gaming opponents all over the world.

Made from high-quality polished steel and aluminium alloy, this headset comes with two chargeable batteries, so he’ll never have to worry about missing out on vital gaming time whilst they recharge!

A comfortable place to sit whilst playing video games for hours on end is a critical component in a gaming environment. Players want to have sufficient lumbar support and maximum comfort so they can stay on form throughout long battles, missions and matches.

The GTPlayer gaming chair offers a well-engineered ergonomic design which encourages a comfortable posture and offers next-level comfort.

It has adjustable armrests, 90~170° reclining and rocking, 360°swivel and removable head/lumbar pillows to provide an out of this world gaming experience!

Provide the ultimate immersive gaming experience by treating a lucky teenage boy to the Logitech G29 Driving Force steering wheel and floor pedals.

This cool piece of kit simulates the feeling of driving a real car with precision steering and pressure-sensitive pedals.

With stainless steel paddle shifters and pedals, hand-stitched leather wheel cover and solid steel ball bearings in the wheel shaft, he’ll feel just like a real racing driver when burning virtual rubber against his mates!

Introduce a teenage boy to Alexa on his 17th birthday by treating him to a 4th generation Amazon Echo!

The voice-controlled home hub is the all-singing, all-dancing personal assistant that everyone needs in their life. From weather reports to blasting out everyone’s favourite music albums, Alexa is there to help day-to-day life run smoothly.

The new-look 4th generation Echo has powerful speakers to deliver rich, detailed sound to any room.

A music-loving teen can play his tunes quite literally everywhere he goes with the brilliant Jam Hang Up Bluetooth speaker!

The water and dustproof IP67 rated gadget can even blast out music in the shower, and the innovative stick pad means it can grip to any smooth and flat surface.

With up to 8 hours of playtime, this impressive gadget has a 100ft Bluetooth connection range and even has a built-in charging cable for maximum efficiency.

One of the best birthday or Christmas gifts for a 17 year old boy who loves music, this beanie is as functional as it is stylish!

Made from a soft knit fabric, the beanie hat offers maximum warmth and comfort during winter months, making it a perfect gift for anyone who is into winter sports, hiking, running or mountain biking.

The superior Bluetooth 5.0 technology has an excellent wireless range of up to 65ft and produces premium-quality sound from the 110DB HD stereo.

Hoverboards are no longer a thing you can only see in 80’s movies about the future, they’re now a reality, and teenagers love them! Ok, so they may not actually hover, but if you’re looking for a great gift for a teenage boy who is about to turn 17, a hoverboard is a brilliant idea.

The high-powered, rechargeable battery allows the hoverboard to last up to 15km on one charge, making it a great method of transport for short journeys.

The built-in speakers can connect via Bluetooth to blast out his favourite tunes whilst he travels about in style.

Drones are a must-have piece of technology and make an ideal gift for teenagers!

The Holy Stone HS700D FPV drone has a 4K UHD 90° adjustable camera with 5G transmission to offer a panoramic view and will produce stunning video footage from the sky. It has built-in GPS, allowing you to set a predetermined flight path for the drone to follow, or it can even find its way home on its own if the signal is lost!

The high-capacity battery powers up to 22 minutes of flight to immerse yourself in before it needs a charge.

The GoPro HERO 9 shoots stunning footage up to 5K resolution and is the perfect gadget for capturing action-packed moments on camera!

It has front and rear touch screen display to make it easier to frame the perfect shot. You can even stream live footage to friends and family via the GoPro app so that they can live those incredible moments with you.

The GoPro HERO 9 is packed with fantastic features, making it an excellent gift for a thrill-seeking teenager.

A 17-year-old teenage boy is swiftly approaching manhood, so make sure he enters the adult world looking fresh and well-groomed with this ten piece grooming kit!

The travel-sized pouch contains all the essential tools he’ll need to stay looking polished and refined, including nail scissors, nail clippers, a sapphire nail file, tweezers, nose hair scissors, a travel toothbrush, a hair comb, a shoehorn and a nail cuticle pusher.

Teenage boys may not always be advocates of personal hygiene and cleanliness, but this stunning personalised leather toiletries bag will hopefully kick-start him into taking some pride in his grooming routine!

Handmade from the best quality leather, this stylish wash bag can also be embossed with his name or initials to make it an extra special gift on his 17th birthday.

With four colours of leather to choose from, this is a timeless gift that will see him well into adulthood.

A wallet is an essential accessory for the modern man, so treat a teenage boy to this lovely personalised leather wallet for his 17th birthday so he can start embracing the prologue of adulthood.

Handmade from premium quality buffalo leather, this stunning wallet has a section for banknotes, bank cards and there’s even a handy coin pocket for storing any loose change!

You can also emboss the wallet with up to 6 characters, making this a fantastic and unique birthday gift.

The Timex Weekender watch is a stunning timepiece, and it would make an exceptional gift for a 17-year-old boy’s birthday.

The versatile watch has a quick-release interchangeable strap and a choice of colours to choose from, so it is a watch for all occasions.

Made from quality and durable materials that are made to last, this watch is water-resistant, has a revolutionary INDIGLO backlight and a scratch-resistant mineral glass face.

One of the essential gifts for a 17 year old boy with a sense of style, Ray-Ban glasses are an iconic fashion statement that have been on trend for over 80 years.

Many other brands have replicated their trademark design, but nothing compares to the real deal!

This pair of Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses come with a choice of lens colours, all of which offer sun glare reduction and UV protection.

Made from tough, abrasion-resistant bottom and side panels, this Under Armour Undeniable duffel bag is more than equipped to battle all the elements.

It features two large front zipped organisation pockets, a removable padded shoulder strap, a vented pocket for laundry or shoes and internal slip pockets for smaller items.

Come rain or shine, the UA Storm technology ensures the bag keeps it’s contents warm and dry!