Engadget’s best of 2025

Engadget has been reviewing the latest devices for over two decades, adding well over 100 in-depth product tests to our tally every year. For 2025, we have compiled a list of the best gear we reviewed this year based on the highest review scores in each category. From Pixel to iPad, and Switch 2 to Sony WH-1000XM6, our reviews team has spent thousands of hours testing new products this year to discover the best of the best. Now it’s your turn to rediscover the best gadgets of 2025, including explanations from our editors as to why these products were rated so highly.

Best overall phone: Google Pixel 10 Pro

Best iPhone: iPhone 17 Pro

Best foldable: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

Best laptop: MacBook Air M4

Best Windows laptop: Dell 14 Premium

Best smartwatch: Apple Watch Series 11

Best tablet: Apple iPad Air (M3, 13-inch)

Best desktop: Apple Mac Studio M4 Max

Best gaming handheld: Nintendo Switch 2

Best headphones: Sony WH-1000XM6

Best earbuds: Apple AirPods Pro 3

Best CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Best GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

Best drone: DJI Mavic 4 Pro

Best camera: Sony A1 II

Best smart glasses: Ray-Ban Meta (2nd gen)

Best home theater: Anker Nebula X1

Best kitchen appliance: Ninja Swirl by Creami

Best kitchen accessory: Thermoworks RFX

Best EV: 2026 Nissan Leaf

Best VPN: Proton VPN

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