Ah, Black Friday--a maze of flashy discounts and trendy products when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your teen. Between the latest tech, gaming gadgets, and lifestyle essentials, how do you know what's actually worth the money?

As someone who spends his days writing about these products, I can help you navigate the best gifts to buy. Here are not gimmicky gadgets or transient fads that will be forgotten in January, but only quality items that any teen will appreciate.

Whether you're shopping for an aspiring filmmaker, an avid gamer, or someone who appreciates practical, cool gear, we've organized it by interest to make it easy to find.