Best Gadgets 2020: The Best Tech You Can Buy Now

Best Gadgets 2020: The Best Tech You Can Buy Now
When you insist on having only the best gadgets in your life, money is not an object. If you're ready to spend money on the best of technology, you want to make sure you're really getting the best gear on the market. So you've come to the right place: TechRadar's guide to the best devices. From virtual reality headsets and TVs to humble fitness trackers, there's a wide range of gadgets to integrate into your life, whether you're looking for a way to drool into 2020 or kick off these New Year's resolutions on the right foot. To help you get over the problem of finding your own top tech setup, we've put together a list of the best gadgets available today. Industry leaders. The best of the best. For each category, there's only one entry, and this will only update when a new challenger takes down the defending champion from the front row, so you know you're looking at the best gadget in your relative sector. We've updated this list for 2020, which means you get the latest winners in each category, even if some of the longtime picks (the iPad Pro 11, for example) still reign supreme. So if you're the type of person who just wants to know what's best and doesn't care about the rest, welcome to your new shopping list...

Best phone 2020

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Samsung Galaxy S10 / S10 Plus

The best smartphones in the world.

Release date: March 2019 | Weight: 157g / 175g | Dimensions: 149,9 x 70,4 x 7,8mm / 157,6 x 74,1 x 7,8mm | Operating system: Android 9 | Screen size: 6.1 inches / 6.4 inches | Resolution: 1440 x 3040 | Processor: Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9820 | RAM: 8/12GB | Storage: 128/512 GB / 1TB | Battery: 3,400mAh / 4,100mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 12MP + 16MP | Front camera: 10MP / 10MP + 8MP Best screen around Great cameras Not cheap Design offers little grip The Samsung Galaxy S10 is the best smartphone currently available. This covers both the S10 and the larger Galaxy S10 Plus, as there's very little difference between the two phones apart from size. They take the best of what's on the smartphone market and put it together in an attractive package that we loved to try. The Super AMOLED screen has been measured as the best, with super colours, wide dynamic range and essentially the best viewing experience you can have on a mobile phone. Bigger batteries, more camera shooting modes, a sharper screen make this a notable upgrade from the Galaxy S9 (which previously ranked first). If we had to pick one, we'd go with the Galaxy S10 Plus's larger screen and two selfies, but both phones deserve their best crown. Read more: Galaxy S10 review | Galaxy S10 Plus review

Best laptop 2020

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Dell XPS 13

Processor: 5th generation Intel Core i7 - i620 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 8 | RAM: 16GB - 13.3GB | Display: 1,920-inch FHD (1,080 x 4) - 3840k (2160 x 256) | Storage: 1 GB - XNUMX TB SSD

Webcam-focused Better battery life than ever 2019 upgrade isn't hugely expensive The Dell XPS 13 has been a regular on our best laptops list for years and, even if the Huawei Notebook X Pro knocked it off that list for a short time, the 2019 model is a true return to form. It retains everything we love, from Dell's flagship 13-incher, from the gorgeous, lightweight design to the powerful modern components that power it. The Dell XPS 13 has an 5th generation Intel Core i7 or i13 processor and a bezel-less Infinity Edge display, this Dell XPS 13 is still the most popular Windows laptop in the world Plus, there's a wide range of customization options, so that can really make the Dell XPS 2019 the best laptop for your needs. The 13 model doesn't bring many improvements, but there's not much to improve on the Dell XPS 13. Its webcam has been placed in the top center of the display, rather than the bottom, which many customers ask for. You also get longer battery life on this year's model. Read the full review: Dell XPS XNUMX

BEST TV 2020

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QLED TV Samsung Q90R (2019)

Bright, beautiful and capable of supporting OLED

65-inch: Samsung QN65Q90R | 75-inch: Samsung QN75Q90R

Excellent picture quality Wider viewing angles No Dolby vision That's it Last year, the Samsung Q9FN was the TV to beat. It has won a lot of praise for its functionality and image quality, not to mention its excellent upgraded smart platform that comes with Bixby and Samsung SmartThings support. It wasn't perfect, though, and there were legitimate complaints about viewing angles and an overly aggressive local dimming system that squashed detail just above black. Samsung clearly took these criticisms to heart and directly addressed them in the Q90. The new model has a visibly higher viewing angle that holds up against an OLED TV, and local dimming provides deep blacks without losing shadow detail. To this end, the new Ultra Black Elite filter is nothing short of a revelation, rejecting ambient light in a way that defeats belief. The Q90 is capable of delivering images that can compete directly with an OLED, with natural colors, bright highlights, deep blacks, and well-defined shadows. It can also outperform any OLED in HDR, with images often impressive in detail and dynamic range. In fact, our only real criticism would be that unlike some competitors, the Q90 doesn't support Dolby Vision. In every other way though, the Samsung Q90 is an absolutely stellar TV that takes QLED to another level. Read the full review: Samsung Q90R QLED TV

The best game console 2020

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Nintendo Switch / Switch Lite

Dimensions: 4 x 9.5 x 5.4 inches (L x W x H) with Joy-Cons | GPU: 768 MHz (pinned) / 307.2 MHz (unpinned) Nvidia Tegra Custom SOC | RAM: 4GB | Max Resolution: 720p Pinned, 1080p Unpinned | Optical drive: none | Storage: 32 GB (expandable) | Portable battery life: about 3-7 hours. Handheld and home console Owner-only exclusives Not as powerful as other home consoles Boneless online service It's a curious time in the console cycle, with the PS4 and Xbox One nearing the end of their reign, and their replacements expected Next-gen consoles dominate the show when they launch in late 2020. But this transition period means that the hybrid Nintendo Switch handheld console, and its portable sibling, the Switch Lite, are really the best options for a new console right now. Unless the PS5 and Xbox Series X finally come out. They offer a distinctly different experience from Sony and Microsoft's mainline consoles, at a lower price point and extremely useful portable gaming. Add to that the host of exclusive Nintendo exclusives: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, etc. - and third-party indie games that fit perfectly on the compact console screen, and you have plenty of time to spare your hands. Read the full review: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch Lite

Best Fitness Tracker 2020

Fitbit Charge 3

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Fitbit Charge 3

Take charge of your fitness with the best tracker

Screen: yes | Heart rate tracker: yes | Waterproof: yes | Activity monitoring: yes | GPS: no | Battery life: six days | Compatibility: Android / iOS Lightweight design Large screen No GPS on board Not a color screen More refined than the Fitbit Charge 2, the Charge 3 is one of the most successful devices in the business. It has a lighter design than the last generation and looks better on your wrist. It's our number one all-around fitness tracker since the price has dropped a bit recently, and it offers a lot of information about your overall health. There's no GPS onboard, and no more experimental design from this guide's previous winner, the Moov Now, which doesn't even have a screen! However, the Charge 3 offers a full gym including a heart rate tracker. It is even waterproof. Read our Fitbit Charge 3 review

Best Camera 2020

Nikon z6

Nikon's new full-frame mirrorless is the group's choice

Sensor: Full Frame CMOS | Resolution: 24.5MP | Autofocus: 273-point AF | Screen type: 3-inch tilt-angle touchscreen, 2,100,000 dots | Maximum continuous shooting speed: 12 fps | Movies: 4K at 30p | User level: Passionate / expert Sophisticated handling Great image quality. Limited Damping Depth Limited XQD Support The Nikon Z6 is one of the newer cameras we've had the pleasure to test, and it's suitable for youngsters with excellent ease of use. A complete mirrorless frame, it ticks all the boxes for functionality, performance, and price, with a 24.5-megapixel sensor delivering excellent color reproduction and precise detail. For unsteady hands, there's a 273-point autofocus system, as well as a 12fps continuous shooting mode to capture every moment of a fast-moving scene. . With these clever keys, it's an ergonomic, easy-to-hold body with judiciously placed controls and a massive, bright EVF. If you're already on the Nikon train, you'll be happy to know that a simple FZT adapter will allow all your F-mount lenses to work properly. Whether you're a professional or an enthusiast looking to upgrade, there's plenty to enjoy here. Read the full review: Nikon Z6 review

Best tablet 2020

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iPad Pro 11 (2018)

The best tablet you can buy now

Weight: 468g | Dimensions: 247.6 x 178.5 x 5.9mm | Operating system: iOS 12 | Screen size: 11 inches | Resolution: 2388 x 1668 pixels | CPU: A12X Bionic | Storage: 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | MicroSD slot: No | Battery: 7.812 mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 7MP Pen finally snaps on Insane power for a tablet Software limits laptop experience Extra expensive pen and keyboard If silver really isn't an object, there's never been a tablet as thin as the 11-inch iPad Pro slate 2018. It's a great choice of two: in one when paired with its folio keyboard case, and a great big touchpad when traveling solo. Many of the grunts from previous iPad Pro tablets have been resolved. Apple Pencil finally attaches magnetically to the tablet, the speakers now have the power to match larger real estate, and the screen-to-body ratio has been improved to the point where it's hard to see where Apple can go from here. Is this a real laptop replacement? This is always a tough question, and one to consider before you buy: iOS 12 software feels constrained when it comes to multitasking and portable multitasking. Another strictly mobile challenge: there's no headphone jack. If you want the standard 3.5mm jack on a computer-like device, you're going to turn to a real computer. Considering these points, it is a real winner. Don't expect a real replacement for your MacBook Pro and you'll be glad to go. Read the full review: iPad Pro 11

Best smartwatch 2020

Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung Galaxy Watch

Samsung sports watch wins style

OS: Tizen OS | Compatibility: Android, iOS | Display: 1.2" or 1.3" Super AMOLED 360 x 360 | Processor: Dual-core 1.15GHz | Band Sizes: 22mm or 20mm | On-board storage: 4 GB | Battery life: 4 days with 46mm / less with 42mm | Charging method: wireless | IP Index: 50m | Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Impressive battery life Useful rotating bezel Boring charger Bixby isn't great Continuing the Gear S3 and Gear Sport series in 2017, the Samsung Galaxy Watch is much improved over its predecessors and rightly drops the Apple Watch from the top spot for this section of our best list. of gadgets After messing around with the larger 46mm version of the Galaxy Watch, imagine a four-day battery life for the laptop, an incredible feat given that most of the time you won't get away with it after just a day of 39; use. Tizen is an increasingly powerful portable operating system, and the rotating bezel used here for navigation works like a charm. The only downside is Tizen's app availability, which pales in comparison to Watch OS and Wear OS. That said, there's a lot of padding on these two platforms, and Samsung's core offering packs all the right notes about what you'd like to get out of a smartwatch. Read the full review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch

Best VR Headsets 2020

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Valve index

The next generation of VR headsets we've been waiting for

Availability: now available | Price: €999 / £919 / around AU$1,425 Wider field of view Knuckle controllers Requires a high-end GPU Always expensive There's no doubt that the Valve Index is the next-gen VR headset people are clamoring for – it's got a display ultra-sharp that works quite well even with older GPUs, a wider field of view, a higher refresh rate, and the shaft of Valve's controllers, which can follow the movement of each finger. At home, there's no doubt that the Valve Index will be our default VR headset going forward. This is a major update to the HTC Vive and it runs a lot easier than the Vive Pro, a powerful VR headset that really struggles to deliver on the promise of the best VR. wide range of rooms. And yet, while the Valve Index is the best VR headset ever, it brought some of the most annoying aspects of VR along on the road. Setup can be tedious, updates can cause connection issues, and you might encounter a new bug the next time you use it. It's not cheap hardware either, but if you can see past these issues, it's still the best VR headset right now. Read the full review: valve index

Best headphones 2020

Sony WH-1000XM3

The world's best noise-canceling headphones, two years in a row

Acoustic design: closed | Weight: 0.8oz | Cable length: 3.94 feet | Frequency response: 4 Hz to 40 kHz | Drivers: 40mm dual-layer diaphragm | Rider Type: Dynamic | Sensitivity: 104.5dB | Impedance: 47 ohms | Battery life: 30 hours | Wireless range: 30 meters (98 feet) | NFC: yes Exceptional noise cancellation. Fantastic sound quality 30 hour autonomy Small configurations of 1000XM2 Poor call quality Sony has started again. Although this is a new model for 2018, the Sony WH-1000XM3 have been the best noise canceling headphones in the world for two years in a row. How is it possible? In fact, even if there's some new audio magic happening, they're mostly a minor refinement of last year's excellent WH-1000XM2. So what has changed? The WH-1000XM3 uses the newer USB-C charging standard rather than a legacy microUSB connection, and there's also a bit more padding along the deck to keep your comfort snug. But that's all. At first, this lack of substantial improvement gave us some reservations about its recommendation, especially when the 1000XM2 could be found cheaper online. But those days are over. If you want a critically acclaimed earmuff that's brand new for 2018 and has over two years of experience as the best, the WH-1000XM3 is the way to go. Read the full review: Sony WH-1000XM3

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