Tech Rankings
The best apps, gadgets and suppliers, sorted from first to tenth, with the reasons.
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Best budget smartphones in 2026
The ten best budget smartphones of 2026, from the Pixel 10a and iPhone 17e to cheap Samsung and Motorola picks, ranked on cameras, battery and updates.
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Best noise-cancelling headphones in 2026
The ten best noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds of 2026, from Sony, Bose and Apple flagships to a budget pick, ranked on ANC, sound, comfort and battery.
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Best e-bikes for commuting in 2026
The ten best commuter e-bikes of 2026, from lightweight city bikes and belt-drive cruisers to folding and compact cargo models, ranked on ride, range and kit.
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Best 4K TVs in 2026
The ten best 4K TVs of 2026, from the Samsung S95H and LG C6 OLEDs to bright mini-LED picks from Sony, Hisense and TCL, ranked on picture, gaming and value.
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Best action cameras in 2026
The ten best action cameras of 2026, from the GoPro HERO13 Black and DJI Osmo Action 6 to 360 cameras and tiny wearables, ranked on video, stabilisation and toughness.
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Best Bluetooth speakers in 2026
The ten best Bluetooth speakers of 2026, from party-sized boomboxes to waterproof pocket speakers and budget picks, ranked on sound, battery life and durability.
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Best camera drones in 2026
The ten best camera drones of 2026, from the sub-250g DJI Mini 5 Pro to the triple-camera Mavic 4 Pro, selfie drones, FPV and 360 models, ranked after tests.
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Best computer monitors in 2026
The ten best computer monitors of 2026 for work, gaming, Mac and creative work, from 4K USB-C office screens to OLED and Mini LED displays.
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Best e-readers in 2026
The ten best e-readers of 2026, from the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Libra Colour to colour and writing tablets, ranked on screen, comfort, battery and library access.
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Best external SSDs in 2026
The ten best external SSDs of 2026, from the Samsung T9 and SanDisk Extreme Pro USB4 to rugged, tiny and iPhone-ready drives, ranked on speed and value.
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Best fitness trackers in 2026
The ten best fitness trackers of 2026, from the screenless Fitbit Air and Whoop to Oura rings and budget bands, ranked on accuracy, comfort, battery and subscriptions.
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Best flagship smartphones in 2026
The ten best flagship phones of 2026, from the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro to the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Samsung's latest foldables, ranked on camera, speed and battery.
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Best gaming handhelds and consoles in 2026
The ten best games consoles and gaming handhelds of 2026, from Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 to Steam Deck OLED and the ROG Xbox Ally X, ranked on games, power and value.
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Best gaming laptops in 2026
The ten best gaming laptops of 2026, from the compact ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 to the Razer Blade 18, ranked on performance, screen, portability and value.
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Best gaming monitors in 2026
The ten best gaming monitors of 2026, from 4K 240Hz QD-OLEDs to fast 1440p esports screens and budget 1080p picks, ranked on motion, picture and value.
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Best instant cameras in 2026
The ten best instant cameras of 2026, from the easy Instax Mini 12 and hybrid Mini Evo to the manual Polaroid I-2 and wide-format Instax cameras, ranked after tests.
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Best laptops for students in 2026
The ten best laptops for students in 2026, from the MacBook Air M5 and new MacBook Neo to budget Windows and Chromebook picks, ranked on battery, weight and value.
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Best mechanical keyboards in 2026
The ten best mechanical keyboards of 2026, from Keychron and NuPhy to Wooting and Cherry, ranked for typing feel, build, wireless and value.
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Best mesh Wi-Fi systems in 2026
The ten best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2026, from Wi-Fi 7 flagships by TP-Link, Netgear and eero to Wi-Fi 6E value picks, ranked on speed, range and ease of use.
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Best mirrorless cameras in 2026
The ten best mirrorless cameras of 2026, from the Sony A7 V and Canon EOS R5 Mark II to beginner-friendly APS-C bodies, ranked for photos, video and value.
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Best NAS drives in 2026
The ten best NAS drives of 2026 for home backups, Plex and small offices, from Synology and UGREEN to QNAP, TerraMaster and Asustor, ranked on hardware and software.
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Best portable projectors in 2026
The ten best portable projectors of 2026, from compact 4K Google TV models to battery-powered outdoor projectors and pocket-sized minis, ranked after tests.
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Best power banks in 2026
The ten best power banks of 2026, from slim MagSafe-style packs for iPhone to 300W laptop chargers, ranked on capacity, speed, size and value.
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Best smartwatches in 2026
The ten best smartwatches of 2026, from the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Pixel Watch 5 to Galaxy Watch 9, Garmin and Amazfit, ranked on health tracking, battery and apps.
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Best soundbars in 2026
The ten best soundbars of 2026, from full Dolby Atmos systems with wireless rear speakers to compact all-in-one bars and budget picks, ranked on sound, dialogue and value.
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Best tablets in 2026
The ten best tablets of 2026, from the iPad Air M4 and iPad Pro M5 to Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 and budget Android picks, ranked on screen, speed, battery and value.
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Best VR headsets in 2026
The ten best VR headsets of 2026, from the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S to PS VR2, Apple Vision Pro and high-end PC VR headsets, ranked on comfort and visuals.
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Best webcams in 2026
The ten best webcams of 2026 for video calls, streaming and remote work, from affordable 1080p models to 4K cameras with AI tracking.
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Best wireless chargers in 2026
The ten best wireless chargers of 2026, from Qi2 25W stands and 3-in-1 Apple docks to travel pads, car mounts and multi-phone chargers, ranked after testing.
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Best wireless earbuds in 2026
The ten best wireless earbuds of 2026, from Sony, Apple and Bose flagships to Anker and CMF budget picks, ranked on noise cancelling, sound, fit and battery life.
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