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It's been a year packed with new products, from more intelligent smart home gear to AI powered tech. The CNET Top 100 of 2025 highlights what you believe are the best and most popular products across tech, home, and lifestyle categories that stood out this year. No matter what you're looking for, from the sharpest noise-canceling headphones to the most powerful robot vacuum or a laptop that can actually keep up with your workflow, we've got it. We brought you tons of new and returning products this year that we thought were spectacular, these are your favorite 100. We went ahead and rounded up the gear worth your money. Plus a lot of these items make great holiday gifts for loved ones, too. Here's what made the cut. Headphones and earbuds: From wireless earbuds to over-ear headphones, 2025's audio scene delivered serious upgrades. These buds have better battery life, clearer ANC and comfort you can wear all day. More headphones and earbuds picks: AirPods Pro 2: $170 (save $79): Now the previous-gen option but still a super high performing pair of buds. AirPods 4 with ANC: $119 (save $10): These earbuds were a game changer with their ANC capabilities. Beats Fit Pro headphones: $149 (save $51): Even though these buds are a few years old now, they're great for those who want a sportier pair of AirPods. Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Bluetooth earbuds: $249: A go-to workout companion for some of our editors at CNET. Bose QuietComfort Ultra over-the-ear headphones: $449: These headphones have better noise-cancelling capabilities than the last-gen. Bose QuietComfort Ultra True wireless earbuds: $303: CustomTune technology analyzes your ears and adapts your in-ear headphones to their shape, talk about comfort. EarFun Air Pro 4 Adaptive noise-cancelling earbuds: $56 (save $24): You really can't beat the price and quality combo on these. EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus wireless earbuds: $80 (save $40): Use the on-page 20% coupon to get the full discount. EarFun Wave Pro: $53 (save $27): These headphones use AI to give you clear call quality. QCY H3 Pro Adaptive ANC headphones: $66: Our 2025 pick for overall best budget noise cancelling headphones. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro AI earbuds: $182 (save $68): These Samsung earbuds have excellent sound and voice calling qualities. Shokz OpenFit Pro 2 open-ear earbuds: $200: The ultimate runner's and biker's choice for earbuds. Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds: $130: We ranked these as the best-sounding noise-cancelling earbuds. Sony WF1000XM5 True Wireless noise cancelling earbuds: $228: These were awarded the title of best Sony noise-cancelling earbuds. Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones: $458: The new QN3 chip is seven times as powerful as QN1 chip in XM5. Sony WH-CH720N headphones: $98 (save $10): These headphones easily took a spot on our best wireless headphones of 2025 list. Soundcore P40i by Anker noise cancelling earbuds: $48 (save $42): Anker is known for making great quality yet affordable earbuds and these are no exception. Tech accessories: We saw tons of new accessories in 2025 that helped make the biggest difference from magnetic chargers to item trackers we can't go without. More tech accessories picks: Anker iPhone charger, 2-pack: $16 (save $2): You can never have too many chargers and this set comes with two charger blocks and two wires. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 speaker: $120 (save $20): This Anker speaker packs a lot of power for it's fairly compact size. Samsung SmartTag 2: $22 (save $8): For those that are more keen towards Samsung and Android products than Apple ones. Brother Work Smart 1360 printer: $110: For those times when we find ourselves in need of a physical copy of papers or documents. TP-Link WiFi Extender with Ethernet port: $17: This was given the title of our favorite budget Wi-Fi extender. Speck Clear iPhone case: $33 (save $17): As pretty as a naked iPhone looks, having a case is needed to keep it protected. Tripp Lite 12-outlet surge protector power strip: $58 (save $17): Long gone are the days of running out of space with this 12-outlet power strip. TP-Link Deco X55 Pro Wi-Fi router: $100: This is our favorite budget router of 2025. HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e Wireless AI printer: $210 (save $100): This is the best printer that you can get this year. Energizer Max AA batteries, 20-pack: $18 (save $3): These Energizer batteries are the best AA batteries you can purchase. TP-Link Wi-Fi 6E Tri-Band AXE5400 mesh system: $200 (save $20): This mesh system comes in a pack of two so your whole home is covered. Bose SoundLink Flex portable Bluetooth speaker: $139 (save $20): Bring this Bose speaker with you anywhere you go and turn any adventure into a party. TP-Link RE605X AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 range extender: $100: This high-performing booster is the best one of the year, and a great choice for those that love gaming. Cable Matters HDMI cables, three-pack: $24: These cables are officially HDMI 2.1 certified. Arzopa 16-inch 2.5K portable monitor: $130 (save $40): This Arzopa Z1RC portable monitor lets you take your second screen anywhere, and at a low price. Amazon eero 6+ mesh wifi system: $300: This mesh system comes with a free month of eero Plus and is the best mesh system you can get for larger spaces. Monoprice HDMI cable, six-feet: $5 (save $6): This ultra slim cable won't look bulky or ruin your work desk setup. Shanling M0s MP3 player: $90: Who said MP3 players were from the past? This one from Shanling is the best one you can get in 2025. Laptops: This year's laptops were made with lightning-fast chips, all-day battery life and ultra-bright displays help us get through the work or school day a little easier. More laptop picks: M4 MacBook Air, 13-inch: $750 (save $249): One of the best laptops of the year, the 13-inch version makes a great choice for students. Microsoft Surface Copilot Plus touchscreen laptop: $1,450 (save $550): This is our top Windows laptop pick of the year. M4 Mac Mini, 256GB: $499 (save $100): This M4 Mac Mini can support up to three displays and still deliver a strong performance. Lenovo Yoga 7 Gen 10 touchscreen laptop: $800: This 2-in-1 laptop works as both a laptop and a tablet, best of both worlds. TV and streaming picks: TVs in 2025 saw big upgrades from OLED brilliance to smarter streaming interfaces and more. More TV and streaming picks: 2023 Gesobyte Amplified HD Digital TV Antenna: $64: This device can support full HD picture and sound quality. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max streaming device: $40 (save $20): Out of all the streaming devices that Amazon has, this is by far the best one. Channel Master FLATenna: $35: This indoor antenna captures HD and digital signals within a 35-mile radius. Hisense 55-inch Class U8 mini-LED TV: $798 (save $200): This TV has superb quality and was named the best overall 55-inch TV. LG 65-inch Class G5 OLED TV: $1,997 (save $400): This super bright OLED screen makes this a great TV for games. LG 65-inch Class C4 OLED TV: $1,132 (save $165): This TV has been one of our favorites for years now and each year it gets a better upgrade. Nebula Mars 3 outdoor portable projector: $800: This projector has a beautiful design and has sounds that are surprisingly good for a projector. Samsung 50-Inch Class Crystal UHD 4K DU7200 TV: $230 (save $70): This is the best 4K TV you're going to find for well under $500, even at regular price. Samsung 77-inch Class OLED 4K S95D TV: $4,600: And if budget isn't an issue, this is the best 4K TV in terms of picture quality. Samsung 65-inch Class S95F OLED TV: $2,300 (save $1,000): The Samsung S95F OLED's ability to banish reflections helps it produce the best TV image quality yet. SofaBaton U2 universal remote: $70: This remote even has a backlight for those late-night binge sessions. TCL 65-inch QM6K QLED TV: $648: This TCL TV will really give you a good bang for your buck. Home and kitchen picks: From new air fryers to kitchen essentials, there were many home and kitchen products we loved in 2025. More home and kitchen picks: ecobee Enhanced smart thermostat bundle: $340: This bundle also includes SmartSensors for your doors and windows. First Alert CO615 Dual-Power Plug-In carbon monoxide detector: $36: Everyone should have a CO2 detector in their home and this one is that best one overall. Fluance RT82 Reference record player: $350: This is one of the best record players of the year and it adds a nice touch to any room in your house. Green Gobbler Ultimate main drain opener: $25: It's non-damaging to your pipes so you don't have to worry. Honeywell QuietSet tower fan: $54: This super quiet tower fan is the best of it's kind. Kahawa 1893 dark roast Coffee K-Cup pods: $19: If you like a strong cup of coffee, this is definitely for you. Kidde Smart smoke detector: $44: This smoke detector has a voice alarm that notifies you when a fire or smoke is detected. McCafé Premium Roast K-Cups, 48-count: $28: Our expert reviewers surprisingly loved this one as it is pretty rich. SoundAsleep Dream series air mattress: $150: This air mattress is especially great if you have friends and family staying with you this holiday season. OXO Good Grips cast iron brush: $12 (save $2): Using this brush is by far the best way to clean your cast iron pans. Home Security picks: Keep eyes on your home no matter where you are. This year's home security gadgets have tons of useful, upgraded features. More home security picks: TP-Link C120 indoor/outdoor camera: $34: This is one of the best security cameras out there, especially since you don't need a subscription to use it. Ring Battery Doorbell Pro with Ring Battery Doorbell: $280 (save $50): These are two of Ring's top video doorbells, now in one convenient bundle. Arlo Pro 5S 2K Spotlight camera: $100: This camera supports 12X zoom, two way audio and color night vision. Arlo Pro 5S 2K Spotlight camera, 4-pack: $250 (save $16): If you want to put them all around your house, grab this four-pack. Blink Outdoor 4 security cameras, 2-pack: $180: The best all-purpose security camera that can be used in any home. Google Nest wired video Doorbell, 3rd Gen: $180: CNET's editors use this doorbell in their own home, so you know it's good. August Home Smart Lock and Connect: $200: This August Home lock requires two-factor authentication, giving you a solid barrier of protection against hacking Arlo Essential Security Camera, three-pack: $110 (save $24): This camera works just as well, if not better, than other more expensive options. Arlo Video Doorbell 2K: $60 (save $70): This is the top video doorbell of this year. Aqara Smart Lock U100: $60 (save $70): The Aqara smart lock U100 offers a winning deadbolt replacement option. ReoLink First 4K solar security camera: $150: This security camera has a solar panel which it uses to power the camera. Vacuum picks: If you haven't upgraded your vacuum in a few years, you're in for a treat. This year brought longer runtimes, self-emptying bases and robot vacs that don't knock into things. More vacuum picks: Black and Decker Dustbuster Blast cordless handheld vacuum: $39 (save $6): Our top pick budget handheld vac is perfect for your car or those smaller, hard to reach areas in your home. Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus automatic robotic pool vacuum cleaner: $898: Our editors swear by this pool cleaner and always use this one. WORX WX030L 20V power-share cordless cube vacuum: $100 (save $20): It has a flexible four-feet hose so you can reach every nook and corner. VPNs and services picks: Online privacy matters more than ever and this year's best VPNs and subscription services make it effortless to stay secure. More VPN and services picks: NordVPN: $3 per month (save $9 per month): This VPN will give you supersonic internet speeds. SurfShark VPN: From $2 a month (save $5 per month): This VPN will give you the best value for your money. SoFi Active Invest: This tool is one of the best strategies you can use to save your money. T-Mobile Essentials phone plan: Starting at $60: This is the best T-Mobile plan for multple lines. T-Mobile Essentials Saver phone plan: If it's just you, this is the best T-Mobile plan for a single line. Health and wellness picks: These items make it easier to track your progress, stay consistent with your goals and start the New Year super healthy. More health and wellness picks: Colgate Optic White Pro Series whitening toothpaste: $9 (save $4): The best whitening toothpaste of the year, plus it has 5% hydrogen peroxide which whitens intrinsically and extrinsically. iVIZIA Micellar eyelid cleanser: $16 (save $1): Especially great for those with sensitive eyelids. Omron Evolv wireless blood pressure monitor: $100: If you suffer from hypertension, having a blood pressure monitor in your home should be a must. Oral-B Pro 1000 rechargeable electric toothbrush: $40 (save $30): The best electric toothbrush of the year with a two-minute timer, low battery alert and a pressure sensor. Systane Complete preservative free dry eye drops, 10ML: $18 (save $2): According to eye doctors, this is the best over-the-counter eye drops. Wyze Smart Scale X: $40 (save $10): This smart scale is able to connect to your FitBit, Apple and Google health apps for in depth readings. The Ridge wallet: $95: This is our favorite overall minimalistic wallet of 2025, makes a great gift for dad this holiday season. Travel picks: Whether you're traveling for the holidays or making next year's travel plans, these essentials can help make the journey easier. More travel picks:
