It’s been another stellar year for gadget launches with new phones, tablets, wearables and pixel-packed TVs offering new and improved features. Here is our pick of the best gadgets that have launched in 2025.

BEST PHONE

iPhone 17- £799 at Apple
The new iPhone 17 is now the perfect smartphone for most people. This device gets a bigger 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR screen with ProMotion technology, which makes every swipe and scroll feel silky smooth. There’s also a faster A19 processor inside, improved durability, long battery life, more storage and an impressive dual-lens camera. We think this is now a very tough phone to beat.
RUNNER UP: Galaxy S25 Ultra

BEST TABLET

iPad Pro – £999 at Argos
Yes, it’s stupidly expensive, but the new iPad Pro is an absolute beauty and a beast. Tucked inside its super slim body is a mighty M5 processor, which makes it as powerful as a MacBook Pro laptop.
It also gets a stunning OLED screen, faster Wi-Fi 7 speeds, quick charging and impressive speakers.
You’ll need at least £999 to own one, but there’s nothing else that comes close to this tablet
RUNNER UP: OnePlus Pad 3

BEST HEADPHONES

Sony WH-1000XM6 – £349.99 at Argos
Sony’s headphones were already tough to beat. Now they sound even better. The latest WH-1000XM6 cans offer improved audio and remarkably effective noise cancellation, which blocks out the din at busy train stations or the roar of jet engines on long-haul flights.
Epic battery life, fast charging and premium design that fold up neatly make the WH-1000XM6 our top pick for audiophiles.
RUNNER UP: Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3

BEST WEARABLE

Oura ring – £349 at Currys
If you like the idea of a smartwatch but want something more subtle, the Oura Ring 4 is a solid alternative. This smart wearable, available in titanium or ceramic, measures heart rate, blood oxygen and body temperature, while accelerometers keep an eye on movement.
The excellent app collates all this data from day and night to paint a very detailed picture of your general health. A truly superb gadget.
RUNNER UP: Coros Pace 4

BEST SMARTHOME DEVICE

Philips Hue – from £20 at Amazon
There are loads of smart home gadgets now available, including clever speakers, video doorbells and intelligent thermostats, but the products that still rule the roost are Philips Hue. These colour-changing lights can be controlled via phones and add some instant atmosphere to any room.
RUNNER UP: Amazon Echo Dot Max

BEST GAMING GADGET

Nintendo Switch 2 – £395 at Currys
Gamers got a new way to play on the move this year, thanks to the launch of the new Nintendo Switch 2.
This top-rated gaming gadget offers faster performance, a bigger 7.9in screen and improved Joy-Con controllers, which can even be used like a desktop mouse
Exclusive games such as Mario World also add to its appeal.
RUNNER UP: Meta Quest 3

BEST TV

Sky Glass – from £6 per month at Sky
Sky launched two new TVs this year, including its premium Glass Gen 2 model with in-built soundbar and cheaper Glass Air gogglebox, which starts from just £6 per month.
Since Sky launched its first internet-powered telly back in 2021, things are now much improved with these new models offering a hassle-free way to tune into live and on-demand content.
They’ll even show personalised recommendations and can be controlled via your voice.
RUNNER UP: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select