Engadget's best of 2025

Engadget has been reviewing devices for over two decades and has compiled a list of the best gadgets of 2025 based on their in-depth product tests. The reviewers dedicated thousands of hours to testing new products to determine the top performers in each category. Google Pixel 10 Pro earned the title of Best Overall Phone, while the iPhone 17 Pro secured the top iPhone spot. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was recognized as the best foldable device, and the MacBook Air M4 was awarded Best Laptop. Other winners include the Apple Watch Series 11 (Best Smartwatch), the Apple iPad Air (Best Tablet), and the Nintendo Switch 2 (Best Gaming Handheld). The Sony WH-1000XM6 won Best Headphones, and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D got Best CPU. The list also highlights the DJI Mavic 4 Pro as the Best Drone and the 2026 Nissan Leaf as the Best EV, among other winning products. These selections include editor explanations for the high ratings each received.