For more than two decades, CNET editors have poked, prodded, tested, retested, intentionally discarded, and even stayed up all night to evaluate the new products and services that promise to change the way we live and work.
Our new Editors’ Choice badge.
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In 2022, our team of experts found 81 products and services across seven categories that we believe are worth celebrating and – most importantly – are worth honoring with the CNET Editors’ Choice Award.
From the smartphones, laptops and tablets we use daily to keep in touch, to the routers, displays and other practical equipment that make our digital ecosystems work, we continue to rely on technology to ensure we are communicating and collaborating as easily and effectively as we can.
We also did deep dives to find the best TVs, Bluetooth speakers, kitchen gadgets, vacuum cleaners, software and online services including VPNs to keep your data private and language apps as many of you are traveling again.
The result of all that work led to our picks for the CNET Editors’ Choice Awards, which we’re honoring this year with a new badge that we’ll use to identify highlights in our reviews, best lists, product comparisons, and other stories on our site.
Our mission, as always, is to help you navigate our changing world, whether you’re looking for the latest gear or more affordable options. And we support those choices with extensive tips, explanations, and how-to guides. Please note that these products and services were evaluated in 2022 to help guide you in deciding which equipment to add to your life in 2023.
New CNET Innovation Award badge.
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Another note: In terms of innovation, 2022 was a modest year overall, with an emphasis on evolving products to make them better rather than creating new categories.
Even so, we were happy to find four products that we feel have gone the extra mile and deserved another honor from CNET: our Innovation Award, which recognizes technology that brings remarkable new ideas to market. Check out our list below.
We’re happy to continue CNET’s tradition of rewarding products that deliver the best combination of performance, design and value. We’d love to hear about your favorites too. Find CNET on your favorite social media channel and let us know what you think.
Phones, smartwatches, headphones
Samsung Galaxy S22 ultra
Google Pixel 6A
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
Apple AirPods Pro 2
iPhone 14 Pro/14 Pro Max
Galaxy A53 5G
Google Pixel Watch
Apple Watch SE
apple watch ultra
Garmin Venue 2 Plus
Withings ScanWatch Horizon
Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones
computers
Acer Chromebook Spin 714
macbook air m2
Dell XPS 8950 Computer
HP Chromebase AiO 22
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
Lenovo Yoga 7i (Gen 7, 14 inch)
iPad Air 2022
Games
See Innovation Awards below to learn more.
Mission Goal 2
Nintendo Switch OLED
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
GeForce Now
apple arcade
home entertainment
HBO Max
Spotify
TCL 6 Series TV (2022)
disney plus
Epson Home Cinema Projector 5050UB
Netflix
YouTube TV
Chromecast with Google TV 4K
Roku Express 4K Plus
BenQ CineHome HT2050A Projector
Anker Nebula Mars II Pro Projector
Roku Streambar
Soundcore by Anker Motion Boom Plus
software and services
Duolingo
Bitwarden
Procreate
Enlargement
ExpressVPN
House
Arlo Pro 4
Apple HomePod Mini
D-Link EaglePro AI Range Extender
TP-Link RE605X
eero 6 plus
TP-Link Archer AX21
Detect Dyson V15
tineco a11 hero
roomba s9
roborock s7
ninja fryer
Panasonic Flashxpress Toaster
Ninja Twisti Blender
Asus RT-AX86U
SimpliSafe
Wyze Video Doorbell Pro
Amazon Smart Thermostat
TP Link Deco W7200 Mesh Router
ring alarm pro
Wyze Home Monitoring
Xfinity Home Security
Google Nest Hub (2nd generation)
Welfare
tonal
Lululemon Align 6 inch high waist shorts with pockets
Layla Hybrid Mattress
Brooklyn exclusive hybrid bedding
Original Mattress Bear
zero water
EveryPlate
sun basket
mosaic foods
Fresh N Lean
HungryRoot
Innovation Awards
Recognize products that bring new and striking ideas to the market.
steam deck
Panic Encounter
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook
Sony Xperia 1IV