The 12 best gadgets we reviewed this year

The iPhone 16 Pro Max offers excellent cameras and editing tools, a screeny screen, long battery life and the best that Apple has to offer.

For the first time in years , we've given a Google phone a higher score than an iPhone in the same year .

This year saw many DJI products scoring more than 90 in our database, which makes sense as they are arguably the best drone maker.

The EOS R5 II is Canon’s best camera in years thanks to improvements in autofocus and video.

Sony 's A9 III is the first mainstream camera with an innovative global shutter, which is fast with minimal image distortion.

The DJI Neo may be an inexpensive, beginner-friendly drone, but has powerful features like subject tracking and quick shots.

Apple ’s 16-inch MacBook Pro is better than ever thanks to its M4 chips, Thunderbolt 5 support and slightly brighter screens.

This year 's model features brighter screens and improved webcams, as well as slight bumps in RAM and storage.

For anyone who wants strong performance in a portable design, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is both pound for pound and dollar for dollar the best choice around.