Our editors' picks of the gadgets and gear worth buying in 2026 — the laptops, headphones, smart home upgrades, and kitchen workhorses we'd actually spend our own money on this year.
Editor's noteThe M4 chip makes this the most future-proof everyday laptop Apple has shipped, and with no fan it stays completely silent. If you want one machine that just works for years, start here.
Editor's noteA rare unlocked flagship that's actually discounted — big bright screen, all-day battery, and no carrier strings attached. At $150 off, it's the easiest premium Android pick of the year.
Editor's noteThe only small tablet worth buying: pocketable enough for one hand, but powerful enough to run Apple Intelligence. Our go-to for reading, travel, and quick notes.
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Editor's noteThe thinnest, most comfortable Apple Watch yet, with a bigger, easier-to-glance display. This is the smartwatch we recommend to anyone in the iPhone world, full stop.
Editor's noteSolar charging means days — sometimes weeks — between plug-ins, exactly what you want on a trail. Rugged, reliable, and built for people who'd rather be outside.
Editor's noteSony's class-leading noise cancelling gets even smarter, and the fold-flat design is finally back. For flights and open offices, nothing else comes close.
Editor's noteIf comfort is your priority, Bose still wins — these disappear on your head for hours. The immersive spatial audio mode is the upgrade you didn't know you wanted.
Editor's note$70 off makes this the deal of the collection. It's loud, genuinely rugged, and doubles as a power bank for your phone at the beach or campsite.
Editor's noteA 21-inch display turns Alexa into a real kitchen and family command center, with Fire TV built in for good measure. The smart display that finally feels big enough to matter.
Editor's noteThe warm, glare-free screen is the closest thing to real paper, and 16GB holds a library you'll never finish. If you read, just get one — this is the sweet-spot model.
Editor's noteWhen it's off, it hangs on the wall like framed art instead of a black rectangle. The 32-inch size is perfect for a bedroom, office, or kitchen nook.
Editor's noteThe laser that lights up hidden dust is a gimmick you'll actually use — it makes you realize how much you were missing. At $120 off, it's Dyson's flagship at a rare discount.
Editor's noteA genuine buy-it-for-life appliance that gets handed down generations. The Scorched Orange finish looks incredible on a counter, and the attachments turn it into a whole kitchen.
Editor's noteGrill, smoke, and air-fry outdoors from one app-connected unit — no propane, no charcoal to babysit. The easiest way to get real wood-fired flavor on a weeknight.
