TechRadar Choice Awards 2025 winners: meet the best tech of the last year

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Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:32:18 +0000

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Today's top tech, as voted by TechRadar's readers and judges.

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The TechRadar team is delighted to present the winners of the TechRadar
Choice Awards 2025! These are our biggest awards ever, honoring the best products of the last 12 months in the major tech areas, while bringing in hot new categories such as open earbuds, and making sure we still have price-conscious categories, to represent how people are really buying gadgets today.

As always, the TechRadar Choice Awards are chosen by a combination of our expert judges' verdicts based on their experience with the products, with votes from you, the TechRadar readers. The vast majority are awards are voted on by the public, to make sure that products that people really love in the real-word are represented.

Our first category is our Readers' Choice Award, which is the award chosen 100% by reader votes, then we have our Editors' Choice Awards, which are selected solely by our expert judges. After that, every winner was picked by
a 50/50 combination of the votes of our readers with the scores from our judges. Readers' Choice Award

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

In our review, we said that this is "the best iPhone we've ever tested" and it looks like TechRadar's readers agree, voting this as the #1 against the most popular products of the last 12 months. Great improvements to both the front and rear cameras are key elements to love here, but everything about this feels fantastic from the tweaked design, to the astonishingly power processor, to the fantastic battery life. It's a big, beautiful beast, and is your winner for the year.

Read our full iPhone 17 Pro Max review Editor's Choice Awards Phone of the Year

Apple iPhone Air

There were many great phones this year, but the Apple iPhone Air is the phone that will influence future mobiles for years to come. Don't believe the hype, go check out this phone for yourself and you'll be blown away by how
different it feels compared to the lead weight currently in your pocket. You didn't know your fingers were so fatigued until you spend days flitting the iPhone Air between your digits like a feather in the breeze, and then you'd
be sad to go back. Don't worry, the industry isn't coming back from Air, everything is going to get much thinner, just like laptops after the MacBook Air. The iPhone Air may not have the best battery life, or the best cameras, but it's the phone that your friends will ask to hold and your enemies will try to copy, and that makes it our phone of the year.

Read our full Apple iPhone Air review Camera of the Year

Nikon Z5 II

By utilizing its latest processor in the Z5 II, Nikon has created a powerful all-rounder with mid-range capabilities, at entry-level pricing. The full-frame mirrorless camera shoots 24.5MP stills with Nikon's uploadable creative color profiles, 4K 60fps video, 12fps burst shooting and Nikon's
best autofocus system these are flagship features that blurs the line
between entry-level and mid-range performance, for a price that undercuts rivals. It might not be the most exciting camera of the year, but the Z5 II
is the most effective.

Read our Nikon Z5 II review Laptop of the Year

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)

After losing out to arch rival Microsoft in last year's awards, Apple is
back, with its MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) being crowned as the laptop of the year. Featuring a stylish and modern design that's thin and light enough to carry around with you, a lovely-looking screen and comfortable keyboard, this is a premium-feeling laptop without quite the premium price tag. Apple even lowered the launch price in some markets, making the latest MacBook Air even better value for money. The M4 chip (which until just a few days ago was Apple's most recent computing chip), offers excellent performance for day-to-day tasks, and even more demanding workloads like video editing.
Thanks to the M4 being so power efficient, we got it to hit over 14 hours of web browsing in our review, so it can last over two work days on a single charge, depending on what you're using it for. No other laptop at the same price can offer what the MacBook Air does, which is why it's a deserved
winner of this award.

Read our full Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) review Gaming device of the year

Nintendo Switch 2

The Switch 2 is a giant, much-needed improvement over the original hardware. Support for 4K resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate are certainly better late than never, but speedy load times via microSD Express and an already strong exclusives lineup from now into next year secures a promising future for this new hardware.

Read our full Nintendo Switch 2 review TV of the Year

Samsung S95F

The Samsung S95Fs picture quality competes well with any other flagship TV that came out over the past year, but its the extra things that this Samsung OLED brings to the table that put it over the top. The first is a new QD-OLED display panel that pushes OLED TV brightness levels to new heights. It also has a second-gen Glare Free screen that effectively eliminates screen reflections when viewing in bright lighting conditions while maintaining
solid black levels. Beyond that, it has useful AI-enhanced features to
improve upscaling and motion handling, extensive gaming support, and a drop-dead gorgeous design with an external connections box. The Samsung S95F easily earns its TV of the Year award designation.

Read our Samsung S95F review Streaming Service of the Year

Netflix

Its been a phenomenal year for streaming, with every platform vying to
deliver the best of the best in TV, but Netflix has once again proven why its the service to beat. Dominating the awards circuit, Netflix took home 30
Emmys this year, with Adolescence unsurprisingly leading the charge. The series has left an undeniable mark, both on and off the screen, sparking conversations and setting new standards for TV dramas. And it hasnt stopped there; acclaimed titles like KPop Demon Hunters, Arcane season 2 , Bridgerton season 3, Rebel Ridge, Love, Death + Robots Vol 2 have all been celebrated
for their exceptional storytelling and production. With its catalog unmatched and proven ability to shape cultural moments, Netflix remains the ultimate destination for streaming. Headphones of the Year

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2

When a firm like B&W announces it has created over-ear headphones that set "a new benchmark for performance and design in the wireless over-ear category" it's worth stopping what you're doing and listening. How did the revered UK audio specialist outdo itself with the Px8 S2? Why, with a new Bluetooth 5.3 chipset offering "true 24-bit/96kHz audio connection" over USB plus aptX Lossless and Adaptive at 24/96, a new eight-mic array where all mics are used for telephony and six are used for active noise cancellation, a new voice
call quality algorithm, a five-band EQ tab for tweaking the sound signature and they're abit smaller and lighter than the original Px8. How do they
sound? In a word: superb.

Read our in-depth Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 review View Deal Health and Fitness Device of the Year

Oura Ring 4

We chose the Oura Ring 4 because it continues to push the boundaries of wellness technology, minimizing device sizes and maximizing accuracy. At the forefront of the still-evolving smart ring category, the Oura Ring 4 improved in key ways; creating a medical-grade heart rate sensor, leveraging the power of AI to create actionable insights using your health information, gaining validation against strict scientific standards, and looking understated and cool to boot. While there have many stellar smartwatches this year, the Oura Ring 4 represents part of a movement changing how we see wearable technology.

Read our full Oura Ring 4 review Home Device of the Year

Jura J10

The Jura J10 is a premium espresso machine that's the closest you'll get to having a barista on-call in your kitchen, and is the device we'd most love to have in our own homes this year. It can make 42 types of hot and cold drinks at the press of a button (even infusing them with syrup if you like), and
with its smart grind and temperature settings, it's a fine choice for
espresso purists and novelty drink fans alike (no matter how complicated your regular order).

Read our full Jura J10 review One to Watch

Meta Ray-Ban Display

The promise of AR glasses that can put crucial information right in your eye line, when you want it, is finally becoming real. With a subtle screen in the right lens that only you can see, an AI assistant, and a 12MP camera you can use to ask it about what you're seeing, these are a huge leap forward for wearables. When we tested it, it showed that it's far more than a novelty, enabling deaf people to read captions of what people are saying around them, for example. There's more work to do to polish the experience, but this takes AR glasses from a 'One day, maybe' technology to an 'It's happening right
now' technology.

Read our eyes-on Meta Ray-Ban Display experience Brand of the Year

Nvidia

Nvidia has been the center of several of the biggest tech stories of the
year, and the way it's become arguably the single most important hardware maker in world is why we've chosen it for this award. The AI revolution is built on its technology hidden in the background, and it's the giant on whose shoulders firms such as OpenAI are flourishing. Its partnership with Intel could be seismic for the future of PC hardware. It powers the Nintendo Switch 2, which had a wildly successful launch. And it launched its new line of RTX 5000-series GPUs this year, on top of all that. Increasingly, everywhere you look, you'll find Nvidia's name in the background, and that's peaked in 2025 and that's why it earns this award. Phones category winners Phones Brand of the Year

Samsung

If you bought a Samsung this year, you bought a good phone. Every phone maker had at least one good phone, but Samsung didn't launch a single dud, a feat
no other phone maker could match. Every Samsung phones ranks among the best you can buy in its category the best foldable is the Galaxy Z Fold 7 ; the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best camera phone for many photographers and there isn't a single Samsung phone I would tell you that you shouldn't buy. Best Value Phone

Google Pixel 9a

Forget the iPhone 16e and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE the (much) cheaper Google Pixel 9a is this years real smartphone bargain. Save for its characterless design, Googles latest affordable Pixel delivers a whole lot of phone for its modest $499 / 499 / AU$849 asking price. Its 6.3-inch display is bright and responsive, its 48MP main camera rivals that of the Pixel 9 Pro, and Google continues to offer some of the best AI features around. Oh, and the Pixel 9a will continue to receive software updates for a whopping seven years. Where value is concerned, its this years winner.

Read our full Google Pixel 9a review Best Mid-Range Phone

Apple iPhone 17

Apples iPhone 17 sits at the top end of the mid-range category, but its indisputably the best iPhone for most people and possibly even the best-value iPhone Apple has ever released . Chief among the iPhone 17s features is its flagship-level ProMotion display, but Apple has also equipped this years base model with the same 256GB starting storage capacity, the same 18MP selfie camera, the same customizable Action button, the same Camera Control button, and the same scratch-resistant Ceramic Shield 2 protection as the iPhone 17 Pro . As mid-rangers go, the iPhone 17 takes the cake.

Read our full Apple iPhone 17 review Best Folding Phone

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 reworks everything great about the Galaxy Z Fold
6 into a phone thats both slimmer and more powerful. Taking inspiration from rivals Honor and Oppo, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 sets itself apart with Samsungs powerful software, tons of deeply-integrated AI, and a truly flagship-grade camera system, as well as much wider availability. Its our pick for the best folding phone , and naturally also the best of 2025.

Read our full Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review Best Flip Phone

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a mightily impressive flip phone, but as you can read in our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 comparison, Motorolas latest flip is still the outright best device in its category. The Moto boasts a more powerful chipset, more RAM, more megapixels in some of its cameras, a bigger, faster-charging battery, and brighter, higher-resolution screens than the Z Flip 7, and for our money, its also one of the coolest-looking phones money can buy.

Read our full Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 review Best Camera Phone

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apples latest top-end iPhone doesnt have the biggest main camera nor the longest telephoto lens, but as an overall photography package, its the best camera phone on the market. As we noted in our iPhone 17 Pro Max review , Apple uses its remarkable image pipeline to deliver fantastic photos with true-life colors and exquisite detail, while the new Center Stage selfie camera brings what might be the biggest overhaul to selfie photography since the introduction of selfie cameras. The phone is also excellent at portrait photography and can capture 4K video at up to 120fps. Its a photography powerhouse.

Read our full Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review Best Gaming Phone

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

Our pick for the best gaming phone , The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro was at the cutting edge of phone performance when it released at the very end of 2024, and close to a year later its still one of the most powerful handsets on the market. As well as being one of the first phones to launch with the
Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the ROG Phone 9 Pro is equipped with shoulder buttons, two USB ports, and a bundled cooling fan to tackle any game with ease. It also boasts a screaming-fast 185Hz refresh rate, so you wont miss
any of the action.

Read our full Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review Best Phone Accessory

UAG Metropolis MagSafe Kevlar Wallet

Want to keep your cards safe? Like, really safe? How about a MagSafe wallet made of body armor material? The UAG Metropolis MagSafe Kevlar Wallet wins
the title of best phone accessory thanks to its blend of form and function. Unlike some other MagSafe card holders, the Metropolis actually folds over like a conventional wallet, offering more space for bank cards, ID, or whatever else you may need to carry with you. Its still slim, though, measuring 13mm thick when empty. It also doubles as a kickstand neat! Best Tablet

Apple iPad 11-inch (2025)

Apple really nailed it with this years base-model iPad. Rather than go for a drastic redesign, the tech giant gave its cheapest tablet a more powerful processor and a bit more RAM and called it a day before things got more expensive. That was, without a doubt, the right call the iPad remains a peoples champion thanks to its entirely reasonable starting price and surprisingly capable performance. Now equipped with the A16 chip and 6GB of RAM, the iPad is a great choice for web browsing, social media, watching videos and movies, and even digital art thanks to Apple Pencil with USB-C compatibility. It's much more performant than any Android tablet of its
price.

Read our full iPad 11-inch (2025) review Best AI Phone

Google Pixel 10 Pro

The Pixel 10 Pro is the panacea to your AI woes. Every device today uses AI, but the Pixel 10 Pro is the only device that is truly better with AI. It does more than just answer your phone calls or take sterling dictation. Google's
AI now teaches you how to take better photos, with step-by-step instructions that help you use the camera app. It uses your screenshots as a knowledge
bank to answer questions in a flash. It can make complicated photo edits from a simple instruction. It's about time an AI device helped you become a better creator, instead of stealing your creativity away. Best of all, the future looks bright, with years of updates and new AI features promised. If you want to see how AI can make your device and maybe your life better, check out
the Pixel 10 Pro.

Read our full Google Pixel 10 Pro review Best eReader

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft

Once you've seen a Kindle in color, it's impossible to go back to gray and white. The Kindle has always been a great e-reader choice with its sharp E
Ink display and vast Amazon book library especially great for voracious readers who tear through the Kindle Unlimited offerings so the Kindle Colorsoft comes from good stock. Once you load your favorite graphic novels, or flip through your best cookbooks, or just admire the covers of all the books you've read now in full color! you'll wonder how you survived without all those hues. And the future looks even more colorful now that Amazon has announced Kindle Scribes in full color. The Kindle Colorsoft is the trendsetter, and in the future we'll remember it was the start of something big.

Read our full Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature review Best Writing Tablet

reMarkable Paper Pro Move review

We've been huge fans of reMarkable's elegant writing tablets since we picked up the reMarkable 2, but we always wished for a reMarkable that could fit in your pocket. The reMarkable Paper Pro Move is the tablet we always hoped reMarkable would make, and more. It isn't just a sleek, elegant slate for writing and gathering ideas it's also a fast, full-color writing tablet,
with all of the newest features and templates that we loved on the reMarkable Paper Pro. With a gorgeous folio cover, it still fits nicely in the back of
my jeans or slipped inside a jacket pocket, and now I can take notes, and
keep track of my to-do list, and journal incessantly without worrying about how I'd carry my reMarkable around. If you're ready for a premium writing experience wherever you go, the reMarkable Paper Pro Move is the writing tablet to choose.

Read our full reMarkable Paper Pro Move review Cameras category winners
Camera Brand of the Year

Nikon

Scooping two key awards below only tells half the story for Nikon in 2025. Following its surprising acquisition of RED Digital in 2024, Nikon has wasted no time in improving existing products this year with new video features, developing new products such as its first cinema camera, the Nikon ZR , and setting about making RED Digital cinema cameras better value. And on the
value front, Nikon is unmatched its latest cameras consistently offer
similar bang for much less buck than rivals. Best Beginner Camera

Nikon Z50 II

Updating Nikon's original APS-C mirrorless camera, the Z50 II is a versatile successor with a secret weapon: Nikon's latest Expeed 7 processor for
flagship performance, superb subject recognition autofocus, and improved
video features. Its tidy dimensions and excellent ergonomics, complete with a vari-angle touchscreen, make it an easy camera to travel and shoot with. The unchanged 20.9MP sensor, which still lacks in-body image stabilization, is bettered by other APS-C rivals, but you won't find a more complete mirrorless camera at this price point it is an excellent value camera to learn and grow with.

Read our Nikon Z50 II review Best Mid-Range Camera

Nikon Z5 II

Yes, it's a complete podium for Nikon, which also scoops the best mid-range camera with its stellar Z5 II, which redefines what entry-level full-frame cameras can do. Despite shooting 24.5MP stills like the original Z5, overall performance is boosted by the same Expeed 7 processor that's in recent high-end Z-series bodies, plus Nikon's best subject-detection autofocus performance with super-sticky 3D tracking. Burst shooting tops out at 12fps
in RAW or 30fps JPEGs, while video features enjoy a significant boost over
the original Z5, too, even if some of the video specs possibly come up short versus rivals. It's a pricier package than the Z5, but even still the Z5 II blurs the line between affordability and performance it's a mid-range model with entry-level pricing.

Read our Nikon Z5 II review Best Professional Camera

Canon EOS R1

Announced at the same time as the EOS R5 Mark II (which took our overall Camera of the Year 2024 award), the EOS R1 launched a little later with a string of unmatched features for high-speed photography, including sports.
The stacked 24MP sensor and twin processors deliver incredible burst shooting performance, ably supported by intelligent and complex tracking autofocus modes (that can be people- and sport-specific), plus clever in-camera AI enhancements such as a 400% upscale feature. The EOS R1's viewfinder is amazing too; highly detailed and with smart eye tracking skills. The R1 isn't for everyone it's rugged body is large and heavy, plus it's pricey but for high-speed performance in challenging scenarios, it's our top pro pick for 2025.

Read our Canon EOS R1 review Best Video Camera

Panasonic Lumix S1 II

The Lumix S1 II further elevated Panasonic's video camera-making credentials, improving on the Lumix S5 II (last year's best video camera winner) in every way. Its 24MP full-frame sensor is partially stacked for improved video performance and 70fps burst shooting, while its 6K open gate video is supported by possibly the broadest range of video codecs for the money, plus dual-gain ISO and a dynamic range boost mode. Panasonic's autofocus now fares much better against rivals, while its incredible image stabilization for
video leads the pack. The S1 II is also great in the hand, especially its dual-axis vari-angle screen. Competition is greater now the much cheaper Nikon Z6 III runs the uncharacteristically pricey Lumix model close, but overall the S1 II is the better of the two for video.

Read our Panasonic Lumix S1 II review Best Instant Camera

Polaroid Flip

Polaroid's Flip was easily the most memorable instant camera for 2025, thanks to its unique flip design, retro charm (that orange / white colorway is just the best) and all the fun quirks that come with traditional Polaroid film. Years in the making, the point-and-shoot Flip is great for beginners and an unusually a streamlined package, while its flip lid protects the lens and viewfinder. It may lack the manual controls of the pricier premium Polaroid I-2, but the Flip wins for simplicity, and keeps the soul that makes Polaroid so appealing for analog instant photography fans.

Read our Polaroid Flip review Best Action Camera

GoPro Max 2

After multiple delays spanning years, GoPro finally delivered the Max 2, its accomplished portable 360 camera. During the six years between the original Max and the Max 2, Insta360 has come to dominate the market and indeed its rival X5 also released this year is the more rounded of the two 8K-shooting 360 cameras . However, the Max 2 boasts class-leading 8K video quality in favorable light, tool-free replaceable lenses and of course GoPro's superb stabilization, together with a wide range of supporting accessories. It may have had an otherwise challenging year, but GoPro's Max 2 was certainly worth the wait and a highlight for the action camera giant.

Read our GoPro Max 2 review Best Dash Cam

Garmin Dash Cam X310

Garmin's 5-star X310 is its best dash cam yet, boasting detail-rich 4K video with HDR, built-in GPS, a responsive 2.4-inch touchscreen, handy voice
control and USB-C charging, while a neat new polarized lens reduces reflections for clear recordings. It's not the biggest update compared to Garmin's already capable previous flagship dash cam, the 67W, while cloud storage is only unlocked through an ongoing subscription. For such a premium product, it feels a little stingy on Garmin's half that it doesn't include a microSD card in the box. However, if you like your dash cams simple, small, powerful and accomplished, there are few that can match the X310.

Read our Garmin Dash Cam X310 review Best Camera Lens

Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM

2025 has arguably been a better year for exciting new lenses than it has cameras, and our pick of the bunch along with TechRadar readers is the incredible Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM. It follows Sony's FE 28-70mm F2 GM as a weighty pro zoom with versatile maximum f/2 aperture across the entire zoom range, and likewise delivers prime lens-quality at any setting. Following rigorous testing, we dubbed Sony's 50-150mm the ultimate high-quality pro
zoom for events, and a formidable pairing with a camera like the new A1 II.
So good is this five-star lens, like the 28-70mm before it, that it could be
a reason to switch systems to Sony.

Read our Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM review Best Compact Camera

Leica Q3 43

We're fans of Leica's Q-series of premium compact cameras, which peaked this year with the Q3 43. It's identical to the Q3 in all but one way the lens, which as its name suggests is a stunningly sharp 43mm f/2. That tighter focal length (versus the 28mm f/1.7 in the Q3), paired with the high resolution
61MP full-frame sensor combine for a surprisingly versatile premium compact that's a joy to use. Yes it's pricey (though much less than a Leica M11), but the Q3 43 feels like the ultimate every day carry.

Read our Leica Q3 43 review Best Camera Accessory

DJI Mic 3

It's dj vu as DJI scoops best accessory again with its wireless Mic 3, the follow up to last year's winner, the Mic 2. The previous version already set the standard for compact wireless mics, being a top pick among content creators. Yet somehow, just 18 months later, DJI delivered a comprehensive upgrade with the Mic 3, building on the 32-bit float audio recording skills with improved battery life, more effective noise cancelling, extra storage space and extended transmission range. Timecode support, voice tone presets and lossless recording debut too, all squeezed into a smaller and lighter mic design. DJI dropping the launch price versus the Mic 2 further sweetens the deal.

Read our DJI Mic 3 review Best Drone

DJI Mavic 4 Pro

Of course, DJI bags best consumer drone again no other brand comes close. It was a close call between the Mavic 4 Pro and Mini 5 Pro but, ultimately, the larger Mavic 4 Pro came out on top. It succeeds the Mavic 3 pro and once
again sets the benchmark for camera drones, with it's triple gimbal-mounted camera and unmatched roll-rotation range for creative shots. There's 6K video up to 60fps using the main camera, which gains a brighter f/2 aperture that beats the Mavic 3 Pro in low light. Put simply, no other consumer drone can match the Mavic 4 Pro's camera skills, and it's competitively priced too.

Read our DJI Mavic 4 Pro review Computing category winners Best computing brand

Apple

This past year was a fantastic one for Apple's computing line-up, thanks to new Apple M4-powered Mac products like the MacBook Air 13-inch, as well as
new innovations such as Apple Intelligence and Apple macOS Tahoe. Apple was always going to be a tough brand to beat, regardless of the year, but it was an even easier pick this year than we thought it would be at the start. Best value laptop

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)

Apple probably isn't a brand everyone associates with the word 'value' it's usually best known for making premium, and pricey, products but the MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is genuinely one of the best-value laptops we've tested. While it's certainly not the cheapest, and we wouldn't call it a budget laptop, it offers excellent performance, design and build quality, for an extremely competitive price. Starting at $999 / 999 / AU$1,699, you'd be hard-pushed to find a rival Windows 11 laptop at that price offering a
similar level of features and performance. In an age where it seems prices
for everything are going up, it has also been refreshing to see that with its latest MacBook Air, Apple didn't increase the price in fact, for buyers in the US, the M4 model is actually cheaper than the previous M3 model. The fact you're getting boosted performance for less is another great example of why the MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is this year's best value laptop.

Read our full Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) review Best Chromebook

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360

It's one of the least powerful devices on this list, but the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 wins the title of best Chromebook this year, largely due to it simply being a very well-designed device. Considering that Chromebooks are more commonly considered to be budget-friendly and therefore often quite basic laptops, the Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 manages to buck the trend with surprisingly premium-feeling build quality and an excellent display; a 12.4-inch 1600p touch panel with great maximum brightness compared to other Chromebooks we've reviewed. Despite its incredibly compact size (something increasingly rare in laptops), it still manages to fit in full-size keys with good spacing and a generally comfortable typing experience for such a small laptop. With a sturdy hinge, it can also double up as a tablet, making it ideal for younger users especially once you factor in the range of parental control features found in ChromeOS.

Read our full Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 review Best AI laptop

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)

What a year it's been for the M4 MacBook Air! Scooping up another award, this time for best AI laptop. This might come as a surprise to some people,
because until recently, Apple didn't seem to be going as all-in on AI as rivals like Microsoft, Google and Samsung. However, it's actually been shipping MacBooks that come with chips with built-in NPUs (Neural Processing Units), which are used for on-device AI tasks, since the M1-powered MacBook back in 2020 a long time before the current AI hype kicked off and Apple
has been making improvements with each generation of M-class chip. So, the MacBook Air with M4 might not make a big song and dance about it, but it's
got a very capable AI chip. And with Apple Intelligence, Apple's term for its various AI-powered features, catching up with the competition on laptops, the MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) has ended up being an excellent AI laptop that isn't obnoxious about forcing those AI features on you (something rivals such as Microsoft are guilty of).

Read our full Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) review Best gaming laptop

MSI Titan 18 HX

This portable battle station packs desktop-level power into a laptop form factor, and while it certainly isn't the thinnest or lightest gaming laptop
on the market, it's far and away one of the most performant. Equipped with a laptop RTX 5090 GPU (the very best Nvidia has to offer), up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 200HX series processor, and complete with an 18-inch UHD display, MSI's Titan 18 HX is the perfect pick for those who want to play their favorite titles on the pinnacle of gaming laptops. Plus, it has more than
just horsepower; it features a clean black and gray design with customizable RGB accents on the MSI logo and trackpad, and the built-in keyboard features Cherry mechanical key switches, giving it a very nice, springy typing feel to match its incredibly snappy performance.

Read our full MSI Titan 18 HX review Best gaming PC

Asus ROG NUC (2025)

Good things come in small packages with the latest NUC mini gaming PC from Asus. Packing a next-gen Intel Core Ultra CPU and up to an Nvidia RTX 5080 graphics card into an ultra-compact chassis smaller than a modern home games console, this might just be the best tiny gaming PC we've ever seen; indeed, the NUC product line has flourished since Asus took it over from Intel in 2023, renaming it ROG NUC and giving in a fresh focus on high-end gaming performance. While the 2025 model isn't the most upgradable device due to its extremely cramped chassis interior, the performance speaks for itself, and it also offers a solid selection of physical ports and surprisingly good thermal management considering the hardware specs crammed into this little wonder. With prices starting at $2,099 / 1,999 / AU$4,314 it's also actually quite reasonably priced for an RTX 5000-series desktop outside of Australia, at least

Read more about the Asus ROG NUC (2025) Best computing innovation

Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS)

The Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS handheld finally brings the power and performance of a modern PC gaming handheld with the crisp and simplified SteamOS interface that had previously only been found on the Valve Steam
Deck. With enhanced performance over the handheld that launched a PC gaming revolution, the Legion Go S SteamOS edition is finally the contender to take the crown from Valve, which is no small thing.

Read the full Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) review Best processor

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D easily pick up the title here as it delivers the incredible gaming performance of an AMD Ryzen X3D chip while maintaining its performance lead on non-gaming tasks. This makes it something of a super chip that no other processor on the market can really compete with. If you want a chip that can do it all, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the chip you want this year.

Read the full AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review Gaming category winners Gaming brand of the year

Nintendo

Nintendo hasn't been quite as quiet as we're used to this year, with the monumental launch of the Switch 2 back in June being easily the biggest
gaming moment of 2025 so far. The new console seriously impressed us, and
it's great to see its first-party roster in full swing again with upcoming releases from The Legend of Zelda, Kirby, Fire Emblem, Metroid, Tomodachi Life, Rhythm Heaven, and more.

Read our full Nintendo Switch 2 review Best mobile gaming accessory

Backbone Pro

Just when we thought mobile controllers couldn't get any better, Backbone surprised us all with its first entirely new model since the hugely popular Backbone One. The more premium Backbone Pro is an ergonomic delight, with unparalleled material quality and a suite of forward facing cloud gaming features. Is this the future of playing on the go? Backbone had made a pretty compelling case.

Read our full Backbone Pro review Best PC Gaming Handheld

MSI Claw 8 AI+

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ had some very tough competition this year for the best PC gaming handheld, but its superior performance put it over the top in 2025. A lot of new handhelds are on the market right now, but the Claw 8 AI+ is still very competitive even against the likes of the ROG Xbox Ally X and Legion Go 2.

Read our MSI Claw 8 AI+ hands-on review Best console accessory

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

We could make this incredibly short and just say: the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are the best gaming earbuds money can buy. That's it, that'd be accurate. However, it is worth noting the features which have made these earbuds one of the best products we've ever tested, let alone tested over the past year. Immense audio, right out of the box, wireless charging, and
awesome battery life, superb connectivity and flexibility, and a fantastic complementary app that unleashes more versatility all combine to make for a top, top set of gaming earbuds that no other brand can hold a candle to.

Read our full SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds review Best gaming service

Nvidia GeForce Now

This year Nvidia took one of the best cloud gaming services around to a whole new level, offering all the performance of a shiny new RTX 5080 gaming rig without the costly hardware. With up to 5K 120fps HDR visuals, it cements GeForce Now as the cloud platform of choice for high-end graphics lovers.

Read our full Nvidia GeForce Now review Best gaming controller

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

The original Pro Controller is one of our favorite gamepads ever. The
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller improves upon it in pretty much every way. Luxurious build quality, liquid-smooth thumbsticks, and titanic battery life make it our pick for the best gaming controller of 2025. Hopefully, it'll get PC/Steam support soon enough, like its predecessor.

Read our full Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller review Best Gaming Keyboard

Logitech Pro X TKL Rapid

The Logitech Pro X TKL Rapid shines as a compact analog keyboard for gamers, thanks to its versatile actuation tuning that lets you tailor key response
for different games and tasks, delivering snappy, reliable input. The tenkeyless layout frees up mouse space, while the sturdy chassis feels ready for travel and tournaments.

Read our full Logitech Pro X TKL Rapid review Best Gaming Mouse

Cherry XTRFY M68 Pro

Cherrys XTRFY M68 Pro is a featherweight, full-size gaming mouse with a contour-enhanced grip and feedback. On the performance front, its a rocket, and esports players will appreciate the blistering 8,000Hz polling. There's
no companion software, but for a lot of users, that's also going to be a
plus, as this is a much more plug-and-play experience than the competition.

Read our full Cherry XTRFY M68 Pro review Best Gaming Headset

Razer BlackShark V3 Pro

Enhancing the already excellent BlackShark line of headsets, adding active noise cancellation means the BlackShark V3 Pro is even more luxurious and
even more brilliant. Add this on top of exquisite build quality and comfort levels, superb thumping sound no matter the game, and a crisp, clear mic, and you have a world-beater. A super, five-star headset.

Read our full Razer BlackShark V3 Pro review Best Gaming Monitor

Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF

One of the most impressive 27-inch gaming monitors to be released this year, the G81SF delivers an incredible visual experience with ultra-crisp 4K resolution, which also features great fluid motion and wonderful color accuracy. Combine this with a sleek design and super thermal management, and it's a no-brainer for monitor for the year, and perfect for everyone from competitive gamers to creative designers.

Read our full Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF review Best Gaming Chair

Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen Edition

Built upon the chassis of a modern classic, the excellent NanoGen Edition somehow made the Titan Evo even more comfortable . The new leatherette covering and foam inside combine to make one of the softest gaming chairs we've ever placed our posterior on, and the impact is tangible over the 'regular' Titan Evo. It's a superb variation of a winning theme, and adds a genuine extra string to Secretlab's bow in terms of the range of Titan Evos
on offer. A must-consider for anyone looking for a high-end chair this year.

Read our full Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen Edition review TV category winners Home Entertainment Brand of the Year

Hisense

Some people might not consider Hisense to be in the top tier of TV brands,
but the company distinguished itself over the past year by introducing a wide array of innovative AV products. These were led by the Hisense 116UX , the first RGB mini-LED TV to hit the market, and an impressive execution of this cutting-edge display tech. The also-impressive Hisense U8QG led the companys regular mini-LED TV lineup, and we were introduced to its first wireless
Dolby Atmos speaker system, the HT Saturn. If all that werent enough, Hisense owned the ultra short throw and portable projector categories, respectively, with two spectacular introductions: the Hisense L9Q , a triple-laser UST
model with a specified 5,000 lumens brightness, and the Hisense C2 Ultra triple-laser portable. Is there anything Hisense doesnt do well? Best Gaming TV

Samsung QN90F

The best Samsung TVs are right at the front of the pack when it comes to gaming features and performance, and our choice for the best gaming of 2025 also happens to be the best mini-LED TV, the Samsung QN90F. Along with presenting a bright, refined-looking picture, the QN90F has a Glare Free screen that makes it perfect for gaming in brightly lit rooms. Its four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K at 165Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro, HGiG, and the QN90F also has Samsungs Gaming Hub, which features apps such as Xbox, Nvidia GeForce
Now, Boosteroid, and Luna. Samsungs best mini-LED is also available in a wide range of sizes, including a 43-inch model for smaller spaces like a bedroom, so whatever your environment, this is the perfect gaming TV for you.

Read our Samsung QN90F review Best TV for Sound

Sony Bravia 8 II

The audio tech in Sonys flagship OLED sounds great, and remains unique among the TV brands. This TV uses a QD-OLED display panel with actuators positioned behind it that turn the entire screen into a speaker. Sonys speaker design works extremely well for such a slim TV, with dialogue sounding full and accurately positioned, and Dolby Atmos effects getting a good degree of spaciousness. A Voice Zoom 3 feature uses AI to help elevate dialogue levels in noisy action movies and Acoustic Center Sync lets you use the TV itself as a center channel speaker when paired with an external Sony speaker system or soundbar.

Read our Sony Bravia 8 II review Best OLED TV

Samsung S95F

Samsungs S95F uses a next-gen QD-OLED display panel to deliver the brightest picture yet from a Samsung OLED TV. But brightness is only part of the
picture here: the S95s NQ4 AI Gen 3 processor brings AI-based enhancements such as Real Depth Enhancer, 4K AI Upscaling Pro, and Auto HDR Remastering
Pro that have a tangible effect on picture quality, making most everything look good no matter the source. Movies look fantastic on the S95F, but its also a great TV for sports and gaming. An OLED Glare Free 2.0 screen
virtually eliminates screen reflections in bright rooms while maintaining solid black levels, and an AI Motion Enhancer Pro feature ensures that fast-motion sports look solid. For gaming, it has four HDMI 2.1 inputs with
4K 165Hz and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support, and theres also Samsungs
Gaming Hub for cloud-based gaming from Xbox and other apps. In a year that
saw the launch of several amazing OLED TVs, the S95F stood out as an overachiever.

Read our Samsung S95F review Best Mini-LED TV

Samsung QN90F

Samsungs flagship mini-LED for 2025 costs more than the competition, but it also gives you more. Along with a bright picture with refined local dimming for detailed, uniform blacks, it has a Glare Free screen that lets its
picture look great in a range of room lighting conditions by eliminating mirror-like reflections. Slick design touches abound, including an ultra-slim bezel-less screen and Samsungs rechargeable SolarCell remote control. The QN90F is also our choice for best gaming TV of 2025, and it features an improved Tizen smart interface that now incorporates the same Samsung Art Store portal found in the companys The Frame TVs.

Read our Samsung QN90F review Best Mid-range TV

Hisense U8QG

The U8QG is Hisenses flagship mini-LED TV series for 2025, but is priced at a mid-range level. For the money, youre getting a lot: a super-bright picture with precise local dimming thanks to a backlight with up to 5,000 local dimming zones, an effective anti-reflection screen, and both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ high dynamic range support. Google TV is used for a smart TV system in the US, and Hisenses own VIDAA platform in the UK and elsewhere. Gaming support is impressive, with 4K 165Hz support on three HDMI 2.1 ports, and an impressively low 9.9ms input lag in Game mode. You could spend much more on a TV, but the U8QG is solid proof that you dont need to.

Read our Hisense U8QG review Best Value TV

Roku Pro Series (2025)

Rokus Pro Series TVs provide many of the features found in higher-cost TVs a mini-LED backlight, 4K 120Hz support for gaming, front-facing built-in speakers at a budget price. For 2025, the company released a next-gen
version of the Pro Series that boosts its brightness potential to twice that of the original Pro Series TVs. Aside from this, the new Pro Series carries many of the same features that made the original appealing, including a shadowbox design thats optimized for wall-mounting, effective cable management, and, of course, Rokus easy-to-navigate smart TV interface. Go Pro Series!

Read our Roku Pro Series (2025) review Best Projector

Sony Bravia Projector 8

Sony doesnt release new projectors every year, so the arrival of new models
is something of an event. The most affordable model in the companys latest lineup is the Bravia Projector 8, and its an impressive contender by any measure. Equipped with Sonys new XR for Projector processor, the Projector 8 delivers clean, crisp-looking pictures via its native 4K SXRD light engine. Its 2,700 lumens brightness is higher than previous entry-level Sony projectors, and its XR Dynamic Tone Mapping delivers all the highlight and shadow detail in HDR images. Sonys Bravia Projector also proved to be a great gaming projector when we tested it, with 4K 120Hz support and Auto Low
Latency Mode.

Read our Sony Bravia Projector 8 review Best Portable Projector

Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus

Epson upped its portable projector game in 2025 with the release of the Lifestudio Flex Plus. This affordable model delivers 1,000 lumens brightness and uses the Google TV smart platform for streaming. It features a built-in Sound by Bose speaker system, and has a fancy smart light on the bottom to
set a mood, even when its not being used to project an up to 150-inch image. The Epsons combination of design and features makes it a compelling portable option.

Read our Epson Lifestudio Flex Plus review Best Ultra Short Throw Projector

Hisense PX3-Pro

Hisenses PX2-Pro was an impressive ultra short throw projector, but the newer PX3-Pro takes things to the next level with improved brightness, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, and a built-in Dolby Atmos speaker system. It even supports 3D (optional active glasses required). We found the picture put out by the PX3-Pros triple-laser projection system to have strong contrast and rich color when we tested it. Its also a good option for gaming, with the ability to go up to 240Hz at 1080p resolution. Its more costly than its PX2-Pro predecessor, but in our opinion, it's absolutely worth it.

Read our Hisense PX3-Pro review Best Gaming Projector

Epson QB1000

Should you buy a home theater projector or a gaming projector? How about a projector thats equally adept for both? The QB1000 delivers a bright 3,300 lumens picture and supports HDR10+ high dynamic range. It also has HDMI 2.1 inputs with 4K 120Hz support and very low input lag, making it a great option for gamers. In our review, we appreciated its handling of HDR images, which resulted in a rich and nuanced image with plenty of visual pop. The QB1000 isnt the cheapest projector you can buy, but its a great choice if you want one that can do double duty for movies and gaming.

Read our Epson QB1000 review Best Soundbar

Samsung HW-Q990F

Soundbars dont get much more immersive than the Samsung HW-Q990F. With 11.1.4 channels and a new compact dual-driver subwoofer that looks and performs more like a home theater sub than one youd get with a typical soundbar system, the Q990F is dressed to impress. It has two HDMI 2.1 inputs with 4K 120Hz support for gaming, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and is Q Symphony-compatible,
which lets its sound be augmented the the built-in speakers on a Samsung TV. The Q990F is hardly a budget-priced soundbar system, but if you want one that can take the place of a home theater audio system, and do it in a confident manner, this is the one to get.

Read our Samsung HW-Q990F review Streaming category winners Best Streaming Service for Movies

Prime Video

Prime Video has once again defended its crown as the streamer with the strongest draw for movies in 2025. The service continues to secure major
deals for blockbuster hits and beloved classics like the iconic James Bond franchise, making it a go-to destination for film lovers. This years lineup has been bolstered by standout Prime Video Originals, such as Preparation for the Next Life, The Accountant 2 and the highly anticipated Hedda . With its unrivaled library and growing slate of originals, Prime Video's movie dominance is showing no signs of slowing down. Best Streaming Service for Documentaries

Netflix

The power of documentaries to shine a light on extraordinary true stories is undeniable, and Netflix has proven that the genre can captivate audiences
just as much as prestige drama. With gripping true crime hits like Grenfell: Uncovered and the viral anthology series Trainwreck , Netflixs expanding library of documentaries has emerged as one of its defining strengths. By combining powerful storytelling with cinematic production values, Netflix continues to turn real-life stories into unmissable TV. Best Streaming
Service for TV Series

Apple TV

A studios ability to consistently deliver gripping TV shows is no small feat, and in 2025, Apple TV has done exactly that. While its slate may be leaner than most of its rivals, the streamer has once again proved that quality can outshine quantity. With acclaimed hits like Severance, The Studio and Slow Horses , Apple TV has built a reputation for curating premium series that resonate with both audiences and critics alike. Its focused approach to TV
has truly paid off. Best Streaming Service for Value

Netflix

Netflix is by no means the cheapest streaming service, but few can match the sheer breadth of what it offers. With an extensive library spanning every genre, robust features for subscribers and its continued expansion into live events, sports and gaming, Netflix has proven that its committed to
delivering a best-in-class streaming experience. From a value perspective,
you get a lot for your money, making Netflix one of the most well-rounded entertainment services available. Best Free Streaming Service

Pluto TV

At a time when subscription fatigue is at an all-time high, the best free streaming services have emerged as a surprisingly compelling option, and one name stands out above the rest: Pluto TV. Owned by Paramount, the service offers a robust catalog of on-demand and live TV content, which is consistently updated every month. With wide accessibility, Pluto TV proves that premium entertainment doesnt always have to come with a price tag. Best Live TV Streaming Service

Sky Go

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