Braving lines of heavy smokers, pushing through nasty colds and sore ankles, and coping with thousands of emails a day to find the best and most reliable products at the show.
Our team was pleased to see a greater emphasis on developing technology that benefits people with disabilities and mobility challenges.
or preorder already.
There were a handful of standout products that rose above the rest. Our list of CES 2025 award winners covers a range of categories, spanning common areas like home entertainment, transportation, and smart homes, as well as niche topics like sustainability and accessibility. After narrowing down our nominees and voting on the best in each category, we conducted a second round of voting to determine the overall winner of the show.
Here’s the full list of our top selections for the best products at CES 2025.
ASUS Zenbook A14
It’s incredibly light, weighing between 2.2 and 2.4 pounds, and has a wonderful 14-inch OLED screen along with a decent selection of ports (USB-C, USB-A and HDMI)! What more could you ask for in a MacBook Air rival? After years of essentially mimicking Apple’s MacBooks, ASUS demonstrates it can outdo Apple without resorting to gimmicks like dual screens or flashy lights. The Zenbook A14 is simply a compact laptop that feels great in your hands, thanks largely to ASUS’s unique Ceraluminum case material. ASUS claims it can last up to 32 hours when playing video, far surpassing the 18 hours Apple estimates for the MacBook Air. It may seem unusual that the least flashy laptop at CES 2025 is one of our favorites, but sometimes plain practicality is unmistakable.
BioLite Backup
It’s essentially a fusion of a universal power supply (UPS) and a home backup battery, and goes one step further than both.
This 40-pound, 1.5 kWh battery stays between a wall outlet and your fridge (or any other device you plug in) to keep them running during a power outage. You can simply mount it to the wall yourself and don’t need any professional expertise. It’s also slender enough to be hidden behind your fridge or under a counter, so it won’t be an eyesore, even if you don’t hide it. Its matte-silver finish is nice looking.
These two units have the capacity to supply up to 3 kWh of power, which is enough to power a refrigerator, microwave, lights, as well as charge a phone and a laptop. The 3 kWh capacity and the fact that these units are installed batteries qualify them for a 30 percent federal tax credit, which would lower the cost of the Complete model to $2,100. The single unit Backup Core has a 1.5 kWh capacity and costs $2,000. Both units are now available for pre-order and are expected to ship this summer.
Jackery Solar Roof
Many houses in the US mimic classic styles, and these curved solar tiles are available in terracotta and obsidian colors to blend in and comply with homeowner associations’ (HOAs) guidelines. These are the first curved solar tiles to be sold in the US and have a high energy conversion efficiency of over 25 percent. They can withstand harsh weather, including temperatures between -40°F and 185°F, and are designed using traditional roofing methods, with a modular design that makes maintenance easy. Jackery’s new wavy solar tiles are also compatible with the company’s existing solar power and storage products, making it simple for homeowners to achieve a sustainable whole-house energy system.
Lenovo Legion Go S
available in two flavors; a Windows edition and a model powered by SteamOS for the first time on a non-Valve handheld.
Waiting a couple more months shouldn’t be such a big deal.
LG OLED evo M5
The company made improvements to its high-end displays, incorporating the new α (Alpha) 11 AI processor Gen2 to enhance the appearance of lower-resolution content and enable more advanced features.
For gamers, the display features a 165Hz refresh rate, certified by both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, which should provide a very smooth and uninterrupted gaming experience. The company claims that its Brightness Booster Ultimate technology can produce an image that’s three times brighter than typical OLED screens, with a “Perfect Black” display and “Perfect Color” accuracy verified by UL Solutions, setting a high standard for picture quality.
LG’s Zero Connect Box has become available on TVs smaller than 77 inches. This device lets you link all your gaming consoles and streaming equipment without having to run multiple HDMI cords to the TV. According to LG, it no longer requires a direct line of sight, so it can be placed in a wooden cabinet near the M5.
Moonbird Moonbuddy
The app has one goal – to make guided meditation accessible and enjoyable for kids – and it successfully achieves this without any extraneous features. The company that developed this tool initially created a similar product for adults, and Moonbuddy refines that experience and encases it in a more youthful design. Moonbuddy is an egg-shaped device with a cushioned area that expands and contracts at set intervals, allowing kids to synchronize their breathing with the device. It comes in a sleeve featuring a fun animal design, making it appear like a toy. There are four different breathing modes, each lasting a few minutes and designed to help kids relax.
This device is completely touch-sensitive and doesn’t have a screen, making it suitable for nighttime use. Plus, I appreciate that it has removable animal sleeves, so whether your child grows out of the cute theme or not, the product can still be used in its simpler design.
OhSnap MCON
This accessory, basically, turns any smartphone into a modern Xbox controller, complete with modern features like directional sticks, quiet buttons, flip-out stick controls, and a full set of bumpers and triggers. It’s a portable game controller that can slip into your pocket without getting stuck on anything, and it works with almost any smartphone currently available. The controller uses MagSafe to attach to the back of any recent iPhone and comes with an adapter to make it compatible with Android devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold – and its creator, Josh King, is also working on a solution for the Galaxy Z Flip.
The model King showcased at CES 2025 had a sleek yet robust design that felt great in your hand, with a satisfying quick-release mechanism. Having gained popularity with his concept, King partnered with MagSafe peripheral maker OhSnap to bring the MCON into mass production, with an expected retail debut in August at a $150 price tag.
Roborock Saros Z70
Robot vacuums took center stage at CES 2025 with a slew of new features, some of which are quite unusual. However, one that left a lasting impression was Roborock’s Saros Z70, which boasts a mechanical arm capable of lifting socks, picking up cords, and grabbing miscellaneous objects.
The OmniGrip arm is able to lift objects that weigh up to 300 grams (roughly half a pound) in order to clean beneath them or place them in the desired location. Control over the arm’s functionality is made possible through Roborock’s app, which is extremely customizable, allowing you to program it to pick up loose items like trash and toys, but also to lift cords so that they can be cleaned from underneath.
When we saw it at CES, it skillfully picked up socks and placed them in a basket. But Roborock claims that it can do much more. The vacuum will automatically recognize 108 various objects — yes, just like many other gadgets we saw at CES, it utilizes AI — but you can also teach it to detect up to 50 more items so it will understand how to handle obstacles it is most likely to encounter in your home.
The robot vacuum with an arm we saw at CES, but it will be the first that’s available to purchase.
Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds
The quality of the sound has been significantly improved. New components power the AZ100, resulting in enhanced clarity, detail, and bass, which are upgrades to the already impressive AZ80. Technics has reconfigured the earbud shape for improved comfort and a secure fit, while also making the buds smaller and lighter. Features such as touch controls, the ability to connect to three devices at once, support for spatial Dolby Atmos audio, and LDAC support are all included. Notably, unlike most products unveiled at CES this year, the AZ100 is already available for purchase.
Urtopia Titanium Zero
They’ve been leading the way in the electric vehicle revolution. It’s not hard to see why: electric bikes are a lot more affordable than their four-wheeled counterparts. Plus, we’re always excited about devices that promote healthier living, and for many people, getting an e-bike can be really life-changing.
The custom-designed Quark DMI.2 mid-drive motor unveiled by Urtopia alongside its Titanium Zero e-bike presents a new approach. It doesn’t match the power of traditional mid-drive motors, but it still outperforms even top-of-the-line hub motors. The motor’s best feature is its compact size, allowing it to be fitted into the bottom bracket, and it tips the scales at just 2.6 pounds.
Urtopia hasn’t specified a timeline for producing the Titanium Zero, but it’s clear that the Quark DMI.2’s design could be a game-changer for the industry and potentially inspire other bike manufacturers to create innovative products.
WeWalk Smart Cane 2
A smart cane for people with visual impairments has been improved this year with additional artificial intelligence features and fixes to its earlier design issues. It now has advanced sensors and, conveniently, still functions as a regular folding cane when you don’t need the tech features. A key update is the ability to detect obstacles and provide step-by-step directions, and a ChatGPT-powered assistant is built-in, enabling users to get answers to questions while they’re walking without having to use their phone. The device itself has also been refined, with a slimmer handle, replaceable touchpad with tactile buttons, and a lighter overall weight.
You may not be able to rely entirely on ChatGPT for correct answers just yet, but in this case, even if it makes a mistake, it’s unlikely to cause any harm. It also comes equipped with some helpful features, such as time-of-flight and motion sensors that help with navigation, speakers that provide verbal responses and feedback, and a flashlight to increase visibility for the visually impaired at night. Furthermore, even if the battery runs out, the device can still be used as a conventional, albeit more expensive, walking cane.
Yukai Engineering Mirumi
A small, adorable robot made by Yukai Engineering has a very peculiar behavior – it simply looks at people and around like a baby exploring the world for the first time. This tiny robot is portable, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and it has flexible arms that enable it to hold onto objects. If you place it on your bag strap, it will stare at everyone you meet, and might appear a bit shy when they look back at it.
I really admire Mirumi for its sole intention of spreading joy, and that’s something I appreciate about it. Yukai has introduced us to some unique products in the past, like the Qoobo pillow (the one with the tail) and the cat that gently nibbles on your finger, and Mirumi is another example of one of its unusual inventions that it’s successively brought to the market.
Best in Show: WeWalk Smart Cane 2.
At this year’s CES, artificial intelligence was, as expected, ubiquitous, often appearing in areas that didn’t necessarily require it. However, the WeWalk Smart Cane 2, a high-tech version of the mobility aid for individuals who are blind, caught my attention as an application where AI could be particularly beneficial. A new voice assistant powered by GPT allows users to converse with the cane directly in order to receive detailed navigation guidance and on-demand information, such as public transportation options and menu items. The smart cane is also equipped with sensors that enable it to notify users of approaching obstacles. It accomplishes this with tactile feedback in the handle and by providing a verbal warning.
Kursat Ceylan, a co-founder of WeWalk who is blind, demonstrated the cane’s capabilities in the midst of the bustling Las Vegas Convention Center. The voice assistant responded promptly and precisely to his queries. The obstacle detection alert was also effective in filtering through the noise of the CES crowd. Notably, the cane can be paired with headphones or earbuds via Bluetooth, making navigation even more convenient.
The smart cane builds on a familiar tool to make it more advanced. It appears the company took the feedback from users of the first smart cane and made significant improvements to better meet their needs. The updated design has a thinner handle and tactile buttons, similar in weight to a standard white cane.
