In 2024, a team of experts reviewed a wide array of gadgets. They looked at smartphones, laptops, drones, and cameras. The team used a scoring system to find the best products.
The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL were top smartphones. The Pixel 9 Pro had a great camera and battery life. It lasted about two days on one charge.
The Pixel 9 Pro XL also had excellent camera features and battery life. The DJI Avata 2 drone was another top pick. It had better video quality and longer battery life than the first Avata drone.
It was also cheaper. Some people had concerns about the comfort of the Goggles 3 headset. The iPhone 16 Pro Max stood out for its cameras, screen size, battery life, and features.
The iPhone 16 Pro had fast cameras and editing tools. But its battery did not last as long as the Pro Max version. The Canon EOS R5 II camera was fast and had good autofocus.
It also took high-quality videos.
Top picks from experts
But it had some overheating problems when recording high-resolution video.
The Sony A9 III had an innovative global shutter. This allowed for quick and accurate autofocus with little image distortion. The image quality was not as high as regular CMOS cameras.
But the A9 III was very fast and took great videos. The DJI Neo drone was cheap and easy for beginners to use. It had useful features like subject tracking.
This made it a great choice for people new to drones. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 was named the best 14-inch gaming laptop. It combined good performance, a nice design, and value for the price.
The team also mentioned some other devices that did well. But a couple products got very low scores. This showed that not every gadget lived up to expectations.
Overall, 2024 had many excellent devices. The experts look forward to more innovation in 2025. They also hope to see less electronic waste.
