The 2023 Gear Patrol Tech & Gadget Awards: The Full List of Winners

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.

Best iPhone for Most People

Apple iPhone 15

Best Foldable Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

$999.99

$899.99 (10% off)

Most Innovative New Smartphone

Nothing Phone (2)

Best Small iPhone

Apple iPhone 13 mini

Best Apple Watch for Most People

Apple Watch Series 9

Best MagSafe Charging Stand

Nomad Stand One

nomad.com

$110.00

Best MagSafe Portable Battery

Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini

Best MagSafe Car Mount

Mophie Wireless Charging Vent Mount

Best Rugged iPhone Case

Otterbox Defender Series

Best Thin iPhone Case

Totallee Super Thin Case

Best All-Around Noise-Canceling Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM5

$399.99

$329.99 (18% off)

Best Wireless Earbuds for Workouts

Beats Fit Pro

$199.95

$159.95 (20% off)

Best Wireless Earbuds Under $50

Amazon Echo Buds (2023)

Best ANC Headphones Under $100

Anker Soundcore Space On

Wireless Earbuds with the Best Design

Nothing Ear (Stick)

$79.00

$64.00 (19% off)

Best ANC Wireless Earbuds

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

$249.00

$199.99 (20% off)

Best Affordable Open-Back Headphones

Grado SR80x

Best High-End Open-Back Headphones

Focal Utopia (2022)

Best Planar Magnetic Headphones

Audeze LCD-5

Best Portable Smart Speaker

Sonos Move 2

Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Ultimate Ears Epicboom

Best New Wireless Speaker

Sonos Era 300

Best Wireless Streamer

WiiM Pro Plus

Best Ultra-Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Sony SRS-XB100

Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $500

PSB Alpha P5

Best Active Speakers

KEF LS50 Wireless II

Best Integrated Amplifier Under $500

Cambridge Audio AXA35

Best Portable USB DAC/Amp

Audioengine DAC3

Best Desktop Amplifier

Audioengine N22 (Gen 2)

Best Integrated Turntable Under $500

Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB

$499.00

$449.00 (10% off)

Best OLED TV for Most People

LG C3 Evo OLED (65″ Model)

$2,499.99

$1,599.99 (36% off)

Best Affordable 4K TV

TCL QM8 Series (65″ Model)

Best Dolby Atmos Soundbar System

Samsung HW-Q990C

$1,897.99

$1,397.99 (26% off)

Best Dolby Atmos All-in-One Soundbar

Sonos Arc

Best Budget Soundbar

Roku Streambar

Best AV Receiver for Most People

Onkyo TX-NR6100

$799.00

$519.00 (35% off)

Best Streaming Hub

Apple TV 4K (2022)

Best 4K Home Theater Projector

Epson Pro Cinema LS12000

Best Portable Projector

Anker Nebula Mars II Pro

$549.99

$399.99 (27% off)

Best Smart Plug

Wemo Smart Plug with Thread

$29.99

$23.99 (20% off)

Best Smart Light Bulb

Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance

$54.99

$36.85 (33% off)

Best Smart Alarm Clock

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

$99.98

$59.98 (40% off)

Best Mesh Router System

Eero 6 Plus

Best Smart Video Doorbell

Google Nest Doorbell (Wired)

Best Smart Lock

Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt

Best DIY Smart Security System

Ring Alarm Pro

Best Smart Home Camera (Indoors)

Nest Cam Indoor

$99.99

$69.99 (30% off)

Best Smart Home Camera (Outdoors)

Arlo Pro 4

arlo.com

$139.99

Best MacBook for Most People

M2 MacBook Air (13-inch, 2022)

Best High-End MacBook

M2 Pro MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023)

Best Windows Laptop for Most People

Dell XPS 13

Best Windows Alternative to MacBook Pro

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra

Best Mac Desktop

Apple M2 Mac Mini

Best All-Around External Webcam

Logitech Brio 500

$129.99

$99.99 (23% off)

Best External Monitor

Dell UltraSharp U2723QE

Best Android Tablet

Google Pixel Tablet

$499.00

$399.00 (20% off)

Best iPad for Most People

Apple iPad Air (5th Generation)

$599.00

$499.99 (17% off)

Best Computer Speakers

Audioengine A2+ Wireless

Best Wireless Mouse

Logitech MX Master 3S

Best Wireless Mouse

Logitech MX Master 3S

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