The Verge’s 2026 Valentine’s Day gift guide (for him)

Valentine’s Day is often thought of as the quintessential Hallmark holiday — and why wouldn’t it be? Most of the time, it’s marketed to us with massive floral arrangements and heart-shaped chocolates, both of which can come off as borderline twee. But no one says you have to play by the rulebook when it comes to holidays, especially if your husband or boyfriend couldn’t care less about the classics. If you’re hoping to express your affection for the man in your life with something a little different this year, we have some thoughts. Quince’s cashmere crewneck is quickly becoming a staple in our closet, while past favorites like Glocusent’s necklamp and Image3D’s custom viewfinder make for excellent substitutes if you want something less cliché. Hell, name a roach after him. We guarantee no one else will. What follows is an array of Verge-approved ideas spanning multiple categories and price points, so you can easily find a gift for your friend, romantic partner, or any other self-proclaimed “dude” in your life. 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https://www.amazon.com/INIU-Portable-10000mAh-Powerbank-Compatible/dp/B0DQD35SQ4/?tag=theverge02-20, https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Finiushop.com%2Fproducts%2Fnew-colorful-iniu-carry-p50-e1-power-bank-45w-smallest-10000mah] [Product: Custom Funko Pop | https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://funko.com/build-your-custom-pop] [Product: Hoto AutoCare Air Duster & Vacuum | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53HMTX5?tag=theverge02-20, https://hototools.sjv.io/c/482924/1601240/18215?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhototools.com%2Fproducts%2Fhoto-autocare-air-duster-vacuum, https://goto.walmart.com/c/482924/565706/9383?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FHOTO-Handheld-Car-Vacuum-Cleaner-Cordless-4-in-1-Portable-Mini-20000Pa-Strong-Suction-Electric-Compressed-Air-Duster-Blower-Car-Desk-Computer-Keyboar%2F16948701411] [Product: Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater | https://quince.sjv.io/c/482924/1835359/21926?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quince.com%2Fmen%2Fcashmere%2Fcashmere-crewneck-sweater] [Product: The Criterion Channel subscription | https://www.criterionchannel.com/checkout/subscribe/gift, https://www.criterionchannel.com/checkout/subscribe/gift, https://www.criterionchannel.com/checkout/subscribe/gift] [Product: NeeDoh Nice Cube | https://schylling.com/product/needoh-nice-cube/] [Product: Name a Roach | https://secure.wcs.org/secure/roach-gifts] [Product: Paper Apps Golf Notebook | https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701640&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgladdendesign.com%2Fproducts%2Fpaper-apps-golf, https://www.labyrinthdc.com/paper-apps-golf-gladden.html, https://www.greenfieldgames.com/copy-of-paper-apps-dungeon-pencil-dice.html] [Product: Nintendo Switch 2 | https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switch-Mario-World-Bundle-2/dp/B0F3GWXLTS/?tag=theverge02-20, 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