When it comes to personal electronics and gadgets, we're in a golden age of choice. If you're in the market for a new smartphone, there are iPhones and Androids galore. Looking for a new TV? You can buy an incredibly beautiful OLED model, or a super-cheap 4K LED TV. Headphones? Do want portable noise-canceling ones, or a high-end wired pair for hi-fi listening? And don't even get us started on wireless earbuds ... a new pair gets announced every time we blink.
The only problem with so many great gadgets is that it's hard to know which ones stick out from the crowd. That's where we come in. With the first-ever Gear Patrol Tech & Gadget Awards, we're providing our recommendations for the top picks across six major categories — Headphones and Wireless Earbuds; Speakers and Hi-Fi; Smartphones and Accessories; Computers and Accessories; and Smart Home, TVs and Home Theater. If you're looking for great tech and gadgets worth adding to your life, you've come to the right place.
How We Chose the Winners
We picked products we consider to be the best in their respective categories. We took a number of criteria into account when deciding the winners, including expert feedback, public popularity, extensive research and our own hands-on testing, all of which we've spent years gathering. The 60 winning products were all pulled from our own buying guides and reviews, and in most cases are personally used (and loved) by our staff.
To learn more about our testing methodology and how we evaluate products, head here.
