From the Google Pixel’s return to premium, to Apple’s M1 supremacy, the ZDNet team of subject-matter experts and industry veterans have spent the past year dissecting all that the tech space had to offer. And while hundreds of gadgets earned outstanding ratings and the hearts of many, only the best of the best clinched a spot in our year-end gala. Each selection has proven to bring an improved quality of life, endured the test of time, and worthy of your hard-earned money. And now, presenting to you, our readers, ZDNet’s pantheon of the best tech products reviewed in 2021.
Best phones, smartwatches, earbuds
These mobile gadgets not only improved on the shortcomings of its predecessors but added fuel to the fire of competition.
Samsung Galaxy S21 UltraApple iPhone 13 Pro and Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 6 ProOnePlus 9 ProApple iPhone 13 and MiniSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Apple Watch Series 7Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 ClassicFitbit Charge 5
Sony WF-1000XM4OnePlus Buds ProApple AirPods (3rd Generation)Jabra Elite 3
Laptops, tablets, and more
Chips aside, there was no shortage this year of some of the best laptops and tablets that we’ve ever tested.
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021, M1 Max)Dell XPS 13 9310Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th Gen)HP Elite Dragonfly G2HP Spectre x360 14
Useful tech that we can’t stop thinking about
These gadgets made a memorable first impression and continues to impress.
VanMoof S3 Electric BikeNZXT BLD Gaming PC KitDreame Bot W10Keychron Q1 QMKNexDock 360 TouchApple AirTagsXGIMI Aura Ultra Laser Projector
Did your pick for best tech product of 2021 make it onto the list? Comment down below and let us know. If you haven’t already, also check out ZDNet’s most innovative tech reviewed in 2021.
