CES 2025 is giving us a glimpse of the future, showcasing products that range from practical to utterly insane. Whether you’re into gaming, home tech, or health innovation, this year had something for everyone — many tech sites are declaring their top favorites, but here’s a roundup of what gadgets made our list.

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XReal threw their hat into the augmented reality ring with One Pro AR glasses. With adjustable virtual screen sizes, ultrawide PC mirroring, and a cementable screen mode, this USD 600 innovation pushed the boundaries of immersive tech, though its field of view remains limited.

Ozlo Sleepbuds are bringing an end to restless nights. Designed by former Bose engineers, Ozlo’s buds have implemented adaptive soundscapes and white noise tracks to lull you to sleep, and a secure, lightweight fit for maximum comfort. Setup glitches and the absence of sleep tracking hold them back slightly, but the company plans to roll out software updates to fix both issues.

Accessibility took a leap forward. The Lotus Accessibility Ring offered users with limited mobility the power to control appliances with a point and click mechanism. Its magnetic switch covers and minimal charging needs made it practical and travel friendly.

TCL made premium TVs affordable. The QM6K series introduced QD mini-LED technology with Dolby Vision and integrated Onkyo speakers, starting at just USD 749. With sizes up to 98 inches, TCL made luxury visuals accessible to a broader audience.

Bending the rules of battery tech is Singaporean brand Flint. Flint’s flexible rechargeable paper batteries are a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion counterparts. Made from cellulose, these batteries are biodegradable, fully flexible, and compact enough for smartwatches or even smartphone straps. All in the name of reducing e-waste and carbon emissions to pave the way for greener tech.

…and Jackery’s Solar shingles don’t just look good. These solar tiles mimic common roof architecture, and with over 25% cell conversion efficiency and durability to handle extreme weather, they’re as reliable as they are stylish.

Lenovo dominated the handheld gaming scene. The Legion Go S delivered a Windows powered gaming experience with AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Go chip, outperforming Valve’s Steam Deck at USD 500. The Legion Go 2 took it further with detachable controllers and a next gen Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, cementing Lenovo’s place as a leader in mobile gaming.

MacBook Air, meet your competition: ASUS’s Zenbook A14. Weighing just 2.2 pounds — lighter than the Macbook Air — with a 14-inch OLED screen and up to 32 hours of battery life, this laptop is a serious contender. It also has a wide range of ports — USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, and a headphone jack — and one-handed opening. While the Snapdragon X chips limit compatibility with some older Windows apps, the Zenbook A14 is a standout for its sleek, lightweight laptop with all the right specs.

No need for a pinch of salt when the Electric salt spoon is in hand. The spoon sends a tiny electric current through the spoon to make low-sodium dishes taste saltier, without any of the health worries. There are four levels of saltiness to choose from to appeal to everyone’s taste. This gadget is only available to Japan and is finicky to handle, but is worth mentioning as a main attraction in the consumer electronics section.

But overall, Nvidia stole the spotlight. The RTX 50 series graphics cards delivered AI-powered performance at more affordable rates, setting new standards for frame rates and graphical fidelity in PC gaming. The RTX 5070 boasts the same capabilities as Nvidia’s heavyweight roster at a third of the price.

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