I tested dozens of home gadgets last year – these are my 3 absolute favorites

As one of TechRadar's Homes Editors, I test dozens of gadgets and appliances each year. And 2025 was an especially strong year. So many products really impressed me that I wanted to showcase them in their own article.

What's that you say? We're way too far into January to still be looking back on last year? You might have a point, but I'm doing it anyway. And the good news is that because these picks aren't brand-spanking new any more, I'm starting to see price drops on many of them.

There were too many great products to list here. Particular shout-outs should go to the Dyson Airwrap i.d. (which is clever enough to turn even me into a capable hair stylist) and the Hoover HW3 wet floor cleaner (which proves products don't need to be ultra-flashy or expensive to ...