I’m TechRadar’s reviews editor – here are the 5 best gadgets I’ve tested all year

I’ve been TechRadar’s reviews editor for 18 months now. During that time, I’ve gotten to test some truly fantastic gadgets across a wide range of product categories. This year in particular, I’ve tried out some really exciting tech, which is why I wanted to share my personal highlights with you.

From the best wireless speakers you can hear, the best coffee machines for apprentice Americano brewers and cappuccino connoisseurs alike, to the best drawing tablets for sketching up a storm, I’ve thoroughly tested a real range of tech this year. Now I want to share some of that experience with you all.

If you're curious about some of the greatest gadgets from the past year, I’ve got the hands-on experience to make personal recommendations. So if you want to know what the top five gadgets I tested in 2025 are ...