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If the guy in your life still uses a bulky wallet, a slim front-pocket option is a huge upgrade. This leather one comes in a wide range of colors, is affordable, and has great reviews. I love mine, and it has room for everything I need from credit cards, to IDs, bills, and even subway passes.
Get the Travelambo Slim Wallet at Amazon for $14.99
If you own a TV, you need a streaming box. The Roku Ultra costs around half what the Apple TV costs, but it’s easier to use, works with all the major streaming services, and supports new 4K and HDR TVs. The best trick? Just plug headphones into the remote for easy wireless listening. That’s perfect for late-night streaming, no specialty headphones required.
Get the Roku Ultra at Amazon for $89
Ask any chef or serious cook: an 8-inch Chef’s Knife is a must-have. This Henckels model is almost universally praised by online shoppers and won our roundup of the best chef’s knives, easily slicing through the competition in our testing. If you want something to go with it, I personally love the $50 Epicurean Gourmet Series cutting board, which is beautiful, functional, excelled in our testing, and is even dishwasher-safe.
Get the Henckels Zwilling Pro 8-Inch Chef’s Knife at Bed Bath & Beyond for $139.99
At Reviewed, we love voice-controlled smart speakers like the Amazon Echo, but the diminutive (and affordable) Echo Dot is a perfect way to bring that functionality to other rooms in your house. I use mine in the kitchen, where it’s perfect for streaming music while I cook, setting timers, or entertaining my kids.
Get the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) at Amazon for $49.99
Even if he doesn’t need a multitool, most every guy wants one—or at least to have one when the moment calls for it. The Leatherman Wave Plus is the near-identical follow-up to the Leatherman Wave that won our roundup of the best multitools. It looks great, offers impressive performance, has excellent user reviews, and comes with a 25-year warranty.
