Gifts for your husband or boyfriend

Why we picked it: Four dark bars from 70% to 85%, from a British craft chocolate maker. A tasting session in a box.

• 4 dark chocolate bars
• 70% to 85% cocoa
• British craft chocolate
• Gift ready

What owners say: Smooth, not bitter and some of the best chocolate they’ve had. A great gift for dark chocolate fans.

Why we picked it: The modern classic on what goes with what: a book to dip into for ideas rather than follow step by step.

• Hardback
• 99 flavours, paired
• Ideas and mini recipes
• Great for confident cooks

What owners say: A go-to reference that sparks new ideas and unexpected combinations in the kitchen.

Why we picked it: From Autoglym, the British car-care brand car people already trust, and it covers the whole interior, from dashboard to seats.

• Interior shampoo
• Fast Glass cleaner
• Vinyl and rubber care

What owners say: Seats come up looking brand new, the glass cleaner cuts through grime, and it smells good too.

Why we picked it: JBL was founded by James B. Lansing in 1946, and its speaker tech later became the basis of the THX cinema standard. The Charge 6 is the one for room-filling sound and all-day battery.

• Up to 24 hours playtime
• Playtime Boost adds 4 hours
• 10-minute fast charge gives 150 minutes
• AI Sound Boost

What owners say: Superb sound, seamless connection, battery that lasts all day, and a sturdy carry handle.

Why we picked it: Reads in two seconds, so the barbecue is no longer a guessing game. At under a tenner, it’s the gadget cooks wish they’d bought years ago.

• Reads in 1–3 seconds
• Accurate to ±0.5°C
• Waterproof (IPX6)
• Magnetic back
• Backlit screen

What owners say: Fast, accurate and easy to read. Several owners say it matches thermometers costing far more.

Why we picked it: Six single-origin coffees from around the world, so he can work out whether he’s a Colombia man or an Ethiopia man.

• 6 single origins
• Ground, ready to brew
• Vacuum-packed
• Gift box

What owners say: Great variety and lovely fresh taste, and it looks smart enough to give as it is.

Heads up: The bags are tasting size (50g each), so it’s a sampler rather than a month’s supply.

• Active noise cancellation
• Redesigned for all-day comfort
• Press controls on a shorter stem
• Instant iPhone pairing

What owners say: Incredible sound, great noise cancelling and comfortable for long listening. Owners say they’re worth the money.

Heads up: The open design doesn’t suit every ear shape, and they’re at their best with an iPhone.

Why we picked it: Pliers, knife, saw and a set of screwdriver bits in one pocket-sized tool, for the dad who fixes things with whatever’s to hand.

• 21 functions
• Stainless steel
• 4 screwdriver bits
• Locking tools

What owners say: Solid in the hand, sharp blades and genuinely useful tools, with great value for the price.

Heads up: It’s a chunky tool, better in the car or toolbox than a trouser pocket.

• DAB, DAB+ and FM
• Bluetooth streaming
• JBL Pro Sound
• Durable, portable design

What owners say: Fantastic speaker and clear sound, easy to use, and the battery lasts ages.

• 25,000mAh
• Three 100W USB-C ports
• 165W total output
• Charges laptops and tablets

What owners say: Powerful enough to charge a MacBook and iPad, and portable for travel.

Heads up: It’s big and heavy compared with a pocket power bank.