"Over the last 12 months, our team has unboxed, benchmarked, dropped, submerged, and doom-scrolled on hundreds of devices. We have worn dozens of smart glasses in an attempt to understand the next frontier of mobile technology -- while making face-worn geekery cool again. We have tested enough noise-canceling headphones to block out the sound of a jet engine (and, occasionally, our own editors arguing about nits of brightness). We have spoken to so many AI assistants that we remember each one by voice."
"But amidst the deluge of "Pro," "Ultra," and "Max" monikers, true innovation often sat quietly in the background. The winners listed below aren't just specs on a sheet; they are the devices that survived our gauntlet of real-world tests. They are the gadgets our writers and editors recommend with confidence. Here's the full list of our 2025 winners: This year's selections address the most significant pain points of previous generations."
The Best of 2025 winners represent top-performing consumer gadgets that prioritize practical innovation and durability. Testing included unboxing, benchmarking, drop and water tests, and extended hands-on use across hundreds of devices. Wearable evaluation focused on smart glasses and rings, while audio testing examined extreme noise-canceling performance. AI assistants were judged by voice interactions and productivity support. Smartphone winners addressed prior pain points: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 attains a 4.2mm unfolded thinness and a 200MP main sensor; the iPhone 17 gains 120Hz ProMotion and a dedicated telephoto lens; the Oppo Find X9 Pro emphasizes optical engineering with a 200MP telephoto sensor.
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