Father’s Day Gift Guide with a Twist: Gifts for Dad that Are Really Gifts for You

In our NPR Father’s Day Gift Guide, we share 5 gifts that will definitely catch Dad’s eye, but they will also make your family life so much easier.

What do you get someone who doesn’t want much? You get them gifts that you’ll reap the benefits of! Buying gifts for your Dad can always be confusing because they either want nothing or want something simple. And if you’re buying gifts for your partner to celebrate them as a parent, it can get tricky too.

You want to buy gifts that are thoughtful but not commercial, simple but useful, and something they will cherish and love. Of course, it’s a bonus if those gifts seem to be extremely handy for you, the family, and your loved ones! This year, instead of getting gifts that seem to be only for Dad, maybe consider appliances and gifts that Dad can use to spend quality time with the family. Sometimes the best gift you can give anyone is the gift that everyone really wants! A better shave, better coffee, better BBQs and a better TV are rarely solo purchases. They are household improvements disguised as gifts.

Enjoy smooth mornings, delicious beverages, weekend feasts and grills and screen time that slowly becomes a ritual.

Panasonic Multi-Flex 5-Blade Rechargeable Shaver (ES-LV67-K841): For Dads that appreciate premium design and performance

Best for: Dads who care about a close, comfortable shave and households that appreciate a bathroom product that actually looks and feels premium.

If Dad is the kind of person who appreciates premium design, values immaculate grooming, and thinks a five-minute shave should feel like a five-star service, the Panasonic Multi-Flex 5-Blade Rechargeable Shaver is an easy win. The shaver uses a 5-blade system, a Multi-Flex 16D contour-following head and a responsive beard sensor to deliver a gentle, close shave, with a fast linear motor pushing 70,000 cross-cutting actions per minute.

For Dads, it means less fuss, less irritation and fewer mornings spent negotiating with the mirror. The pop-up trimmer, washable design and quick-charge convenience help it feel like a proper premium upgrade rather than a novelty gadget. For everyone else, it means quick grooming and a bathroom appliance that looks like a sleek gadget.

Beefeater Signature ProLine 106cm 6-Burner Built-in BBQ (BSH158SA) : For the Grillmaster

Best for: Dads who host, Dads who love grilling, and households that secretly enjoy turning dinner into a full production.

The Beefeater Signature ProLine Built-in BBQ is the sort of Father’s Day gift that instantly upgrades every weekend. Beefeater’s built-in BBQ range is known for serious cooking capacity, with six independent stainless steel burners and a broad cooking surface that’s made for searing, roasting and feeding a crowd. The unique oil management system takes care of your family’s health, ensuring you can enjoy delicious food without the fat and guilt. The angled surface of the BBQ enables oil and waste to run and be collected into a removable container at the front of the BBQ.

This is not just a “Dad toy” but something the entire family will enjoy and use. The person who receives it may get the “Grillmaster” title, but everyone else gets the sausages, steaks, roast veg and impromptu Sunday lunches that follow. It also brings a more polished outdoor-kitchen feel, which means the backyard suddenly starts feeling like a venue.

Grilling doesn’t have to be competitive; it’s fine if Dad wants to be head tongs‑operator, but it’s also fine if you give him a chair and take over the BBQ yourself.

• Prep the grill and rangehood: Clean the BBQ plates or grates ahead of time, and keep everything ready so Dad can start grilling when he wants.
• Keep the menu simple: Sausages, burgers, kebabs and vegetable skewers are all low‑stress. Pre‑season meats and chop vegetables earlier in the day so you’re not frantically prepping once the grill is hot.

Tip: Have a casual Father’s Day celebration and serve everything on a shared platter with easy sides, salad, rolls, chips, and let people build their own plates. Of course, Dad gets first pick of the buffet and food!

Smeg Espresso Automatic Coffee Machine (BCC12WHMAU): For Dads who want quality coffee with convenience

Best for: Dads who love a ritual, households that drink coffee daily, and anyone who wants café-style drinks without leaving home.

The Smeg Espresso Automatic Coffee Machine is the ideal present for the Dad who claims he doesn’t need barista-level coffee, then uses the machine every day. Smeg’s bean-to-cup format includes a built-in grinder, 19 bar pressure, multiple beverage functions, a compact footprint and automatic rinsing, so he can go from beans to espresso effortlessly.

This is the kind of machine that quickly becomes the household favourite. Dad gets to play home barista, the kitchen gets a design-conscious appliance, and everyone else gets better coffees, cappuccinos and the occasional after-dinner shot. The matte white finish also helps it look less like a machine and more like part of the kitchen’s personality.

Tip: Whether your Dad loves coffee or hot beverages, he will enjoy experimenting with this coffee machine and showing off his barista skills.

• Clean the machine the night before, refill beans and water, and set up Dad’s favourite mug. On Father’s Day morning, let him choose the drink, flat white, cappuccino, long black, and serve it with a small snack like biscotti or a pastry.
• If Dad wants to play barista for the family, create a ‘drinks menu’ so everyone can pick their favourite.

Samsung 75” Micro RGB R85H Smart AI TV (MRA75R85HAWXXY): For the sports enthusiast Dad

Best for: Dads who want a big-screen upgrade, families that watch sport together, and households with a strong tolerance for “just one more episode.”

The Samsung 75” Micro RGB R85H Smart AI TV is the kind of gift that turns the living room into an event space. It uses micro-sized RGB LED technology for colour accuracy and brightness control, with 4K resolution, 100Hz motion refresh, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos and a smart-TV feature set.

Dad might say it’s for footy, cricket or a documentary he definitely watched first. In reality, the whole household gets a better screen for movies, gaming, streaming and those “let’s just put something on” nights that somehow become a three-hour binge. It’s a premium gift that makes movie nights at home feel special and transforms regular weekends into movie-streaming rituals.

The cinephile Dad would enjoy this 4K Smart TV, but you and the family will definitely enjoy it more.

• Set up the TV beforehand: Log in the night before to set the TV up for Dad so he can just click a button and enjoy all his favourite movies, shows, and sports.
• Use TV features to enhance the experience:  Use the One UI Tizen interface to bring all Dad’s favourite streaming apps and games into one single spot. Queue up a few options he’ll love, live sport, a favourite series, or a classic movie he always quotes.

Tip: Have a ‘Father’s Day Movie Marathon’ with the family to celebrate. To maximise your movie experience, turn on ambient lamps, keep blankets and snacks within reach so you can just relax and enjoy without worrying.

De’Longhi Eletta Ultra (ECAM47085MB): For the budding barista

Best for: Dads who love coffee, households that want less café spending, and families happy to let one appliance take over the breakfast routine.

The De’Longhi Eletta Ultra is for budding baristas, coffee enthusiasts, and experimenters who want to challenge themselves. This fully automatic coffee machine offers 20 hot, cold and cold brew coffee drinks at home with one-touch recipes. It has a built-in grinder, so you can enjoy fresh beans every day, while also having the option to use pre-ground coffee when you need it.

This type of machine is for the dad who likes a proper espresso, a one-touch brew and a machine that makes the kitchen feel more sophisticated than it has any right to. It’s also the sort of gift that the rest of the family starts using immediately, because once the first latte lands on the bench, the “Dad gift” becomes everyone’s morning habit. And with its multiple user profiles, different household members can store their preferred recipes and recall them quickly.

Whether your Dad loves coffee or hot beverages, he will enjoy experimenting with the De’Longhi Eletta Ultra machine and showing off his barista skills.

• Clean the machine the night before so Dad can use it if he prefers, or spend some quality time together by asking him to teach you his skills.
• Whip up easy desserts in your microwave or air fryer, and serve with coffee.
• Set up a café-style set-up in your kitchen with mugs, pastries, snacks, and flowers.

Tip: While Dad makes the coffee, you and the family can set up a table with flowers, mugs, and snacks.

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Choosing the right gift for Dad

The easiest way to pick the right gift for Dad is to think about what Dad already does, what products he uses regularly, and what product upgrade will improve his life. If he shaves every day and is particular about grooming, choose the Panasonic Shaver. If he enjoys grilling and cooking outdoors, the Beefeater BBQ is your go-to gift. If he is keen on experimenting with coffee but also wants precise control, the Smeg or the De’Longhi will win him over. And if his sports watching time is sacred, the Samsung Smart TV is a no-brainer.

But between you and me, these are not really gifts for Dad. They are household upgrades with Father’s Day wrapping paper on top. Sneak something for you and the family with these premium appliances, even if the card says ‘Happy Father’s Day!’

If you want a Father’s Day gift that feels indulgent but gets used by everyone, these premium picks cover the main household win zones: shaving, coffee, cooking and entertainment. Dad gets the spotlight, but the whole home benefits.