The 2021 tech that impressed us (CNET editors)

 

Phones, smartwatches, earbuds

• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
• OnePlus 9 
  
• Google Pixel 6 
• Google Pixel 6 Pro 
• Apple iPhone 13 and Mini 
• Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max 
  
• Garmin Venue 2 
• Apple Watch Series 7 
• Fitbit Charge 5
• Sony WF-1000XM4

Computers, laptops, gaming

• Dell XPS 13 OLED
• Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 
• Acer Chromebook Spin 713
• Dell Inspiron 16 Plus
• HP Pavilion Aero 13
• Razer Blade 14
• Dell 4K UltraSharp Webcam
• Razer Viper 8K mouse 
• Nintendo Switch OLED
• Apple iPad (9th gen)
• Kindle Paperwhite 2021

Home entertainment gear

• LG C1 OLED TV
• Epson Home Cinema 5050UB
• Roku Express 4K Plus
• Chromecast with Google TV
• Vizio M512a-H6
• Bose SoundLink Flex
• Audio-Technica AT-LP60X
• Fluance RT82
• Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2
• Sony WH-1000XM4
• YouTube TV
• Sling TV 

Useful tech for your smart home

• Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
• Amazon Echo Show 8
• Amazon Echo (4th gen)
• Ring Alarm Pro
• Arlo Pro 4
• TP-Link Deco W7200
• Amazon Smart Thermostat
• August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

Powerful services and software

• Netflix
• Disney Plus
• Zoom
• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
• Apple Arcade
  
• Procreate
• Duolingo