What to Look For
ANC Performance
When choosing tech & audio, anc performance is an important factor to consider.
Battery Life (Real-World)
When choosing tech & audio, battery life (real-world) is an important factor to consider.
Ecosystem Compatibility
When choosing tech & audio, ecosystem compatibility is an important factor to consider.
Smart Home Protocol
When choosing tech & audio, smart home protocol is an important factor to consider.
Audio Codec Support
When choosing tech & audio, audio codec support is an important factor to consider.
Our Top Picks
These are the products we currently rate most highly in this category.
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max
M3 Max chip, 128GB unified RAM, 22hr battery, 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR, 16-core GPU. The creative workstation.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M3 Pro
M3 Pro chip, 18GB unified RAM, ProMotion 120Hz OLED, 18hr, 1.55kg. The pro creative laptop.
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
H2 chip, adaptive ANC, USB-C, hearing aid feature, spatial audio, 6hr battery. The Apple earbud.
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3
M3 chip, 18hr battery, 13.6" Liquid Retina, fanless, 1.24kg. The best laptop for most people.
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Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB)
300 ppi, IPX8 waterproof, 12-week battery. The best e-reader for most people.
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Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Earbuds
Industry-leading ANC, LDAC, 8hr battery, multipoint, adaptive sound. The noise-cancelling benchmark.
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What should I look for when buying tech & audio?
When choosing tech & audio, anc performance is an important factor to consider.
What is the best Tech in 2026?
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max currently rates highest in our research at 9.6/10. M3 Max chip, 128GB unified RAM, 22hr battery, 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR, 16-core GPU. The creative workstation.