A 60-year-old birthday is quite a milestone to celebrate for any man. That’s why we’ve compiled some of the best ideas for the man turning 60 in your life ranging from gadgets and luxury items to meaningful and unique gifts.
Gadgets for 60 Year Olds
Ember Temperature Control Travel Mug
The Ember Temperature Control Travel Mug is a great gift option for the 60 year old on the go. It keeps your hot drink at the exact temperature you prefer via an app you can customize. Start with 135 degrees Fahrenheit and adjust up or down. It has a 2-hour battery life on a single charge or you can keep the Ember Travel Mug on the included charging coaster for all-day use.
6 in 1 Multi Opener
The 6 in 1 Multi Opener is a handy gadget for the kitchen or home. The user will never struggle with stubborn container lids again and is great for anyone suffering from arthritis or with limited hand strength. The tool is an effective way to open any sealed containers your kitchen has to offer.
WAVE Premium Sleep Therapy Sound Machine
The WAVE Premium Sleep Therapy Sound Machine is a great option for someone who may have trouble sleeping. It allows the user to get a deeper, more restful night’s sleep with six seamless, soothing looping sounds (white noise, fan, ocean, rain, stream, and summer night) with little repetition and no audible break. It is also portable so it is great for vacations or on the go.
Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager
The Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager features 4 powerful massage nodes ready to knead away muscle knots, tension, and tightness. The massage heads with optional heat features work together to imitate a kneading and rolling shiatsu-style massage with human hands. The compact design also makes it easily taken on the go.
Echo Dot Smart Speaker With Clock
The Echo Dot Smart Speaker With Clock is a great gift option for the 60 year old that wants to stay up with the latest tech. It is Amazon’s most popular smart speaker and has the smart assistant, Alexa. They can also use their voice to turn on lights, adjust thermostats, and lock doors with compatible devices.
Premium Smart Scale
This Premium Smart Scale is a great gift option for someone trying to stay fit or become fit at 60 years of age. The digital scale takes 10 different essential health measurements, giving you comprehensive data about your health. The scale precisely measures weight, body fat, muscle rate, water, bone mass, visceral fat, BMR, BMI, protein, and body age.
Bluetooth AM/FM Radio
The Bluetooth AM/FM Radio offers your 60-year-old a bit of nostalgia with a modern twist. This classic radio features an analog tuner and delivers AM and FM radio channels. The addition of Bluetooth connectivity means you can easily connect a Bluetooth-equipped music device, such as a smartphone or tablet to listen to music or podcasts as well. Classic mixed with today’s technology makes this a great choice for your 60 year old.
Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker
For the man on the go, this Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker is a great gift option. The portable speaker delivers surprisingly big audio and punchy bass for its small size, 1.8 x 3.4 x 5.3 inches. It is waterproof and dustproof and gives you up to 10 hours of playtime on a single charge.
Pour Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter
For the coffee lover, gift him this Pour Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter. The manual coffee maker features a fine mesh stainless steel filter that eliminates the need for paper filters and allows you to brew an excellent cup of coffee in minutes.
Portable Movie Projector
Give the gift of family time with this Portable Movie Projector. You can project outdoors or in with 1080P High Definition Performance. The projection distance is 1 to 5 meters and the projection size is 32 to 200 inches. Its multi-interface compatibility includes HDMI/USB/TF/AV/VGA which means it can connect to everything from a computer to a DVD player.
Countertop Nugget Ice Maker
For something truly unique, but totally useable, gift your favorite male this Countertop Nugget Ice Maker. He can enjoy chewable ice instead of the traditional hard cubes. No water hookup is required, which makes the ice maker portable.
12 in 1 Survival Gear and Equipment
Whether your 60 year old likes to camp or be outdoors, this 12 in 1 Survival Gear and Equipment would make an excellent and useful gift idea. This must-have survival kit includes a pocket bellow, wire saw, water bottle clip, emergency blanket, flint stone scraper, flashlight, credit card, multi-use spoon fork, and waterproof box.
Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless 3D Eye Mask
This Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless 3D Eye Mask can be such a versatile gift. Whether it’s for the traveler or for someone who has trouble falling asleep, this Bluetooth wireless eye mask features an ergonomic design for comfort and blocks out 100% of light to create an absolute dark zone while listening to music without wearing additional headphones.
Bedside Lamp with Bluetooth Speaker and Wireless Charger
This handy and impressive Bedside Lamp with Bluetooth Speaker and Wireless Charger is sleek and sophisticated, yet useful. The giftee can enjoy a wireless charger, Bluetooth speaker, and a desk lamp all combined. The dimming light features a cherry wood shade as a finishing touch as well.
Garmin GPS Golf Watch
For the avid golfer in your life gift them this handy Garmin GPS Golf Watch. This simple, easy-to-use golf watch features a high-resolution, sunlight-readable display and provides yardages to the front, back, and middle of the green -as well as hazards and doglegs -on more than 41,000 preloaded courses worldwide.
Rechargeable Hand Massager with Heat
This Rechargeable Hand Massager with Heat would make a great relaxing gift for your favorite dude. It targets different acupuncture points and offers a kneading massage with 4 massage heads. Upper and lower airbags press rhythmically along the fingers, hands, and wrists to care for all sides of the hand. In addition, it can provide soothing warmth and relieves hand fatigue, stiff finger joints, and pain.
Unique 60th Birthday Gift Ideas
Funny 60th Birthday Coffee Mug
The Funny 60th Birthday Coffee Mug is sure to put a smile on the face of your dad. It reads: “Looks 28, Feels 20, Acts 12, That makes me 60.” The mug is also dishwasher and microwave safe for your convenience.
Funny “Life is Full Of Important Choices” Golf Club T-Shirt
The Funny “Life is Full Of Important Choices” Golf Club T-Shirt is a great gift for the avid golfer in your life. It reads: “Life is full of important choices,” because you know as a golfer choosing the right club is one of the big ones! The t-shirt comes in a variety of colors and sizes from small to xl.
Stojo On The Go Coffee Cup
The Stojo On The Go Coffee Cup is great for an active person or one that needs their coffee fix on the go. It is a reusable, collapsible cup that allows you to enjoy hot or cold beverages anywhere. Once you finish your drink, simply collapse the cup and store it in your pocket, backpack, or briefcase.
Robotic Lawn Mower
The Robotic Lawn Mower is a truly impressive 60th birthday gift idea. It is a fully automated robotic lawnmower that is controlled via the Landroid remotely. Mower lawn size capabilities range from 1/8 of an acre to 1/2 an acre.
“In Dog Years” Funny Birthday Mug
The “In Dog Years” Funny Birthday Mug is a great idea for the pet lover in your life. It reads: “In Dog Years I would be 420.” The 15 oz mug comes with an easy-to-grip C-handle.
“It Took Me 60 Years To Look This Good” T-shirt
The “It Took Me 60 Year To Look This Good” T-Shirt is a funny gift option for your favorite man who is turning 60. It comes in a variety of color options and sizes ranging from small to 3xl.
Acupressure Slipper Slides
These Acupressure Slipper Slides can ease the pain of your 60-year-old by relieving aches and pains such as headache, migraine, neck pain, backache, and neuropathy. They can also improve blood circulation and energy, as well as reduce insomnia, stress, and anxiety. The slippers can even help with plantar fasciitis, flat feet, arthritis, and muscle stiffness.
“Hello, It’s My 60th Birthday I Need To Speak To The Manager” Journal
For the 60 year old who likes to jot down ideas or to-do lists, this “Hello, It’s My 60th Birthday I Need To Speak To The Manager” Journal would make a great gift option. The 6×9 inch journal features 120 lined pages for note-taking our journaling.
Levi’s Men’s Sherpa Trucker Jacket
For the stylish 60 year old man in your life, gift him this highly rated Levi’s Men’s Sherpa Trucker Jacket. It features the classic Levi trucker jacket style but also features warm sherpa insulation for cold-weather and a soft quilted lining in the sleeves.
Smokehouse Ultimate Grilling Spice Set
For the griller in your life, this Smokehouse Ultimate Grilling Spice Set would make a great gift idea. The set includes 20 unique BBQ rubs and spices to expertly season food. Each bottle offers 0.21 oz of spice.
DIY Kit for Homemade Whiskey Flavors
For the DIY guy or someone who likes whiskey, gift them this DIY Kit for Homemade Whiskey Flavors. The kit allows the user to create authentic whiskey flavors with woodchip blends and six herbs and spices.
Personalized Custom Compass
For the man who loves to travel, this Personalized Custom Compass would make a great gift idea. The compass comes with a meaningful quote engraved on the front combined with personalization on the back. The compass is handcrafted out of heavy brass metal with an added antique finish, making each compass unique.
Set of Bullet Whiskey Glasses
How more unique can you get than this Set of Bullet Whiskey Glasses? Each 10 oz glass in this set of 2 whiskey glasses has a real .308 bullet embedded. The bullet is lead-free and has no gunpowder, which makes the glasses completely safe for drinking.
Wear-N-Write Wrist Dry Erase Board
If your man is handy, gift him this convenient Wear-N-Write Wrist Dry Erase Board. This dry erase board can be worn on your wrist, thanks to a comfortable elastic wristband that you can adjust to fit any size wrist or forearm. The set includes a medium point, long-lasting, black, whiteboard marker that includes a built-in eraser.
DIY Hot Sauce Making Kit
What better way to enjoy your favorite hot sauce than to make it yourself with this DIY Hot Sauce Making Kit? This 26-piece set features 5th generation heirloom peppers and spice blends that are all-natural and GMO free for your man to make his very own sauces to his particular taste.
Dan, the Sausageman’s, Happy Birthday Box
For the foodie in your life or for something truly unique and tasty, gift them this Dan, the Sausageman’s, Happy Birthday Box. This snacking plate box features Dan’s Original Summer Sausage (10 oz), Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese (4 oz), Italian Marinated Garlic Stuffed Olives (2.2 oz), Dan’s Mini Pretzels (2.9 oz.), Honey Roasted Peanuts (1.5 oz), Dan’s Quality Foods Addiction Granola (3.8 oz), Dan’s Sweet Hot Mustard (1.75 oz), Elki Water Crackers (2.2 oz), and Dilettante Chocolate Truffles (6 pcs).
Luxury Gifts for 60 year old Man
Deep Tissue Percussion Muscle Massager
The Deep Tissue Percussion Muscle Massager is a great gift to relieve tired muscles and the stress of the day. The Chirogun percussion massager includes a market-leading 15 head attachments for massaging every muscle in your body as well as promoting circulation. You can also utilize the tools 30 adjustable speed levels to get maximal results.
Alpine Swiss Mens Plaid Scarf
The Alpine Swiss Mens Plaid Scarf is a luxurious gift for the stylish 60-year-old. This winter scarf is designed with an acrylic fabric that has a luxurious, ultra-soft cashmere feel. It measures 12 inches wide x 80 inches long and is long enough to wrap in multiple ways as well.
Charcoal Grill and Grill Starter
The Charcoal Grill and Grill Starter is a great gift option for the grill enthusiast in your life. This charcoal chimney starter with quick-release makes starting your charcoal grill fast and easy while the BBQ Grill and Smoker is perfect for both high heat grilling and low and slow cooking.
Outdoor Hanging Curved Chaise Lounge Chair
The Outdoor Hanging Curved Chaise Lounge Chair is the perfect combination of a hammock and the laidback, full-body support of a lounge chair. It’s removable canopy helps to provide shade for total comfort in the backyard, on the deck, or by the pool.
Lithium-Ion Soft Shell Heated Jacket
The Lithium-Ion Soft Shell Heated Jacket is a great gift option for a man that spends time outdoors for work or play. It is a high-quality rain and wind resistant work jacket powered by a 12-Volt Max power tool battery system. The jacket has three simple push-button heat settings—high, medium and low— and starts warming quickly.
Men’s Classic Oxford Wingtip Dress Shoes
For a classic that any man is sure to utilize for various occasions, gift them these Men’s Classic Oxford Wingtip Dress Shoes. These flexible and comfortable oxfords feature ornamental perforated patterns and are made of vegan faux leather.
Gourmet Chocolate Biscotti Cookies Gift Basket
The Gourmet Chocolate Biscotti Cookies Gift Basket is a delicious treat that almost anyone would enjoy. It would make a great gift idea for the man who has everything! This sampler box contains 12 delectable biscotti, two of each topped in its own distinctive flavor.
Bose Noise Cancelling Earbuds
These Bose Noise Cancelling Earbuds offer the world’s most effective noise-canceling and high-fidelity audio. They feature controllable noise canceling to eliminate distractions as needed or let in your surroundings with a full Transparency Mode.
UGG Men’s Ascot Slippers
These UGG Men’s Ascot Slippers are luxurious and warm and sure to please the 60 year old in your life. Rendered in soft water-resistant suede and fully lined with natural wool, the ascot is a slipper they will want to wear everywhere, which—thanks to the durable rubber sole—they can.
Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Beginners
For the 60 year old who loves to stargaze, this Astronomical Refracting Telescope for Beginners would make an excellent gift. The visual resolution and optical capabilities are top tier for this affordable model and the assembly is beginner friendly. The telescope possesses a 70 mm aperture and 400 mm focal length, which results in precise and high-resolution images.
Shiatsu Back Massager with Heat
For the man that may have a few aches and pains in his daily life, this Shiatsu Back Massager with Heat would be a great gift. It has 4 rotation shiatsu nodes to provide deep tissue massages for the neck and shoulder and 4 shiatsu nodes to massage for the full-back. There are also 2 levels of shiatsu intensity.
Michael Kors Lexington Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch
A classy gift idea for your fancy 60 year old is this Michael Kors Lexington Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch. This iconic Lexington watch collection by Michael Kors provides luxurious style with a modern splash trendiness. The watch features a 44mm case, 22mm band width, scratch-resistant mineral crystal glass, and Quartz movement with chronograph analog display.
Luxury Pen by Bendecidos Handmade Pens
This Luxury Pen by Bendecidos Handmade Pens has numerous luxurious touches for the writer or office-based man in your life. The pen is handcrafted with genuine Texas Mesquite wood and rhodium features. It also is versatile and can switch from ballpoint to cartridge.
Luxurious Men’s Shawl-Collar Fleece Bathrobe Robe
A soft and cozy gift option is this Luxurious Men’s Shawl-Collar Fleece Bathrobe Robe. The robe is super soft and plush and features a shawl collar. The fleece bathrobe is made from coral fleece that offers comfort and is perfect for lounging and relaxation.
John Varvatos Fragrance Gift Set
Help your 60 year old smell his best with this John Varvatos Fragrance Gift Set. The set features masculine scents ranging from woody to citrus. The set is even presented in a sleek keepsake box.
Anti Aging Skin Care Set for Men
For the man that is concerned with his skincare regime, this Anti Aging Skin Care Set for Men would make an excellent gift option. This set includes three serums that are aimed to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, as well as dark circles and bags under the eyes. It also says it can restore a youthful and healthy appearance and moisturize and even out skin tone.
Vacuum Insulated Double Walled Stainless Steel Beer Can Holder
For the man like loves beer or needs a way to keep his favorite beverage cold while camping, hunting or at the game, gift him this Vacuum Insulated Double Walled Stainless Steel Beer Can Holder. The Frosty beer 2 go is a cooler to keep your Beer Bottle or Beer Can cold with a lid that comes with a built-in handy beer opener.
Luxury Scented Candles Gift Set for Men
This Luxury Scented Candles Gift Set for Men features six candles in a variety of luxury scents with each tin featuring a motivational quote on top. The hand-poured candles include fragrances of Vanilla Bean & Tobacco, Oud & Amber, Vanilla Milk, Tobacco & Leather, Cedarwood, and Black Leather.
Meaningful 60th Birthday Gifts for Him
Day-of-The-Week Wall Clock
The Day-of-The-Week Wall Clock is great for a somewhat funny yet useful gift idea. This is especially useful for the busy 60-year-old who loses track of their days. It’s also a useful reminder for us to slow down and enjoy the days we have. The clock comes in a variety of sizes and finishes ranging from 10-inch diameter aluminum to 9.5-inch diameter oak.
Mountains on Fire Jigsaw Puzzle
The Mountains on Fire Jigsaw Puzzle is a great gift option for the nature lover in your life. The 750 piece jigsaw puzzle immerses you in the beauty of a morning on Moraine Lake in Banff National Park. Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park and is located in the Rocky Mountains. The puzzle is manufactured using premium quality 100% recycled paperboard.
Single Chamber Stainless Steel Pill Case
The Single Chamber Stainless Steel Pill Case is easy to open and stays closed and is 100% waterproof. It is also designed to discreetly keep your medicine or pills on-hand as you can attach it to your keys, a necklace, or even a golf bag.
Best Grandpa BBQ Grill Adjustable Apron
The Best Grandpa BBQ Grill Adjustable Apron is a great gift idea for the grandpa who is turning 60 and is also a grill master. This apron is easily adjustable in the neck area thanks to its built-in neck slide and also features long ties to secure in the front or back. Fits all sizes and measures 30″ long x 24″ wide.
Insulated Two-Bottle Cocktail Set
For the 60 year old that likes to be social or go on picnics with their family, gift them this Insulated Two-Bottle Cocktail Set. The set includes two martini glasses, plus a shaker, jigger, tongs, strainer, olive picks, stirrer, and napkins, all presented on a rich velveteen lining.
Explosion Photo Album Box
The Explosion Photo Album Box is a unique and meaningful gift that will help your favorite 60 year old share memories from their past. The gift box has 8 faces and 5 layers, that open layer by layer to unveil more and more surprises. This kit also includes numerous options for you DIY decorations as well with stickers, hearts, etc.
Turquoise/Gold Retro Classic Portable AM/FM Radio
This Turquoise/Gold Retro Classic Portable AM/FM Radio is a great nostalgic gift for your 60 year old who still likes listening to the radio over streaming. The speaker delivers excellent sound with clear and static-free audio. It still offers modern music options thanks to its built-in auxiliary input jack which lets you play music from other devices like your tablet, iPod, or cell phone.
60th Birthday Retro Candy Gift Box
The 60th Birthday Retro Candy Gift Box is a great way to commemorate 60 years on this earth and help your loved one think of fonder times of when they were young. The gift box contains nearly 3 lbs of classic, old time, retro nostalgia candies for an instant blast into the past.
Men’s Personalized Engraved Wooden Watch
For a memorable gift that is sure to bring a smile to their face, gift your 60 year old this Men’s Personalized Engraved Wooden Watch. This handmade wooden watch is lightweight and features a Japan quartz movement. It comes with the option to personalize your own unique message on the back of the watch face.
Capsule Letters Message in a Bottle
For a sentimental gift, gift your 60 year old this Capsule Letters Message in a Bottle. This set includes 90 pieces of capsule letters and one glass bottle. There is a blank piece of paper inside each of the 90 pills that you can write a special message for your loved one.
Personalized Music Lyrics Song Print
Help your 60 year old remember one of your favorite memories with them with this Personalized Music Lyrics Song Print. You just have to upload an image and type your favorite song’s name, the date to save, and then pick options for ‘Size’ and ‘Style.’
Personalized Pocket Knife for Men
This Personalized Pocket Knife for Men is a great gift idea that is also memorable. You have 20 different font options and 2 lines to customize the knife to fit your birthday man. The knife measures a 3.25 inches long blade and measures 4.5 inches with closed length.
Personalized Leather Journal
This Personalized Leather Journal would make an excellent gift for the man who likes to write or jot down his thoughts. It is made from soft and supple brown water buffalo leather and includes 280 pages of unlined blank cream-colored paper, hand-crafted with recycled cotton which is acid-free and environmentally kind!
Custom Acrylic Photo Print Cube
Help your loved one remember one of the best memories from their last 60 years with this Custom Acrylic Photo Print Cube. This acrylic cube can be customized with a photo you upload that is printed directly on the acrylic. You can order a variety of sizes ranging from 3×3 inches to 11×16 inches.
The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music
The book The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music is a great gift option for the music lover or for someone who enjoys a good biography. The book is written by Dave Grohl himself (of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame) and showcases his stories as a 16-time Grammy-winning musician and 2-time Emmy-winning director.
What to Look for in Gifts for 60 Year Old Men
Finding the perfect gift for a man turning 60 years old can be quite the task. Whether it’s your dad, brother, uncle, friend, grandfather, or husband, what makes a great gift for one may make a bad gift for another. The best thing to keep in mind is the hobbies and interests of your favorite 60 year old man. What could add to his enjoyment of that hobby or interest?
Also, something to consider is the style preferences of the man you are purchasing the gift for. Does he like luxury items like a Michael Kors watch or special skin care or is he more of a hands-on and outdoors guy who may like something like a personalized hand knife?
You also can’t go wrong with something meaningful, even if it may seem simple. Gift them a nice frame with a photo of your family or purchase a personalized art print with the lyrics to their favorite song printed on it.