Buyer's guide

The best consumer tech products right now.

Ranked by review signal, value pressure, lifecycle timing, and what each product is actually best for.

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Overall top signal

Mac Studio M3 Ultra

Buy now$3,999M3 Ultra

Strong consensus and still fresh enough to recommend at normal retail pricing.

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Mac

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Top rated

Mac Studio M3 Ultra

Buy now$3,999M3 Ultra

Strong consensus and still fresh enough to recommend at normal retail pricing.

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Best value signal

Mac mini M4

Shortlist$599M4

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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Newest credible

MacBook Air 15-inch M5

Shortlist$1,299M5

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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Apple Watch

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Top rated

Apple Watch Series 11

Buy now$399S10

Strong consensus and still fresh enough to recommend at normal retail pricing.

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Best value signal

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Compare first$799S10

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

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Newest credible

Apple Watch SE 3

Compare first$249S10

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

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Accessories

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Top rated

Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Best value$79

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Best value signal

Apple Pencil Pro

Best value$129

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Newest credible

Magic Keyboard for iPad Air

Shortlist$269

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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iPhone

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iPhone 17 Pro Max

Shortlist$1,199A19 Pro

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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Best value signal

iPhone 17e

Shortlist$599A19

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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Newest credible

iPhone Air

Shortlist$999A19 Pro

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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iPad

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Top rated

iPad Air M4 (13-inch)

Best value$799M4

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

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Best value signal

iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Best value$499A17 Pro

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

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Newest credible

iPad (A16, 11-inch)

Best value$349A16

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

AirPods

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Top rated

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

Best value$179H2

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

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Best value signal

AirPods Max 2

Shortlist$549H2

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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Newest credible

AirPods Max 2

Shortlist$549H2

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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TV & Streaming

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Top rated

Nvidia Shield TV Pro

Best value$199

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

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Best value signal

LG C4 OLED TV

Compare first$1,499

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

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Newest credible

Sony Bravia 9

Compare first$2,999

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

Displays

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Top rated

Studio Display

Discount only$1,599A13

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing.

Best value signal

Pro Display XDR

Discount only$4,999

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing.

Laptops

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Top rated

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

Shortlist$1,999Ryzen 9

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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Best value signal

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7

Compare first$999Snapdragon X Plus

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

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Newest credible

Dell XPS 13

Compare first$1,299Snapdragon X Elite

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

Headphones

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Top rated

AirPods Pro 2

Best value$249H2

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

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Best value signal

Sony WH-1000XM5

Best value$399

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

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Newest credible

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Compare first$429

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

HomePod

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HomePod mini

Best value$99S5

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

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Best value signal

HomePod (2nd generation)

Best value$299S7

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

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Newest credible

HomePod (2nd generation)

Best value$299S7

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

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Gaming

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Top rated

Nintendo Switch OLED

Best value$349

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

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Best value signal

PlayStation 5 Pro

Best value$699

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

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Newest credible

PlayStation 5 Pro

Best value$699

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Wearables

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Top rated

Apple Watch Ultra 2

Best value$799S9

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

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Best value signal

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Shortlist$649

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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Newest credible

Garmin Fenix 8

Compare first$999

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

Vision Pro

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Top rated

Apple Vision Pro (M5)

Shortlist$3,499M5

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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Phones

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Top rated

OnePlus 13

Shortlist$899Snapdragon 8 Elite

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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Best value signal

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Compare first$1,299Snapdragon 8 Elite

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

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Newest credible

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Compare first$1,299Snapdragon 8 Elite

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

Tablets

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Top rated

iPad Pro 13-inch M4

Shortlist$1,299M4

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

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Best value signal

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Compare first$1,199Dimensity 9300+

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

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Newest credible

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Compare first$1,199Dimensity 9300+

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

Apple TV

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Top rated

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)

Discount only$129A15

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing.

Smart Home

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Top rated

Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen

Compare first$279

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

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Best value signal

Amazon Echo Show 8

Compare first$149

Decent signal, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.

Cameras

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Top rated

Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Discount only$2,499

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing.

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Best value signal

Sony A7 IV

Discount only$2,499

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing.