Best-reviewed tech of 2026

The 10 highest critic scores across every category we track, from 688 professional reviews. A score is a weighted average of published reviews. How scores work

1. 1
   AirPods Pro 3

   HeadphonesSep 2025

   Apple · Sep 19, 2025 · From $249

   Critical Gold

   95

   16 reviews
2. 2
   Sony WH-1000XM6

   HeadphonesMay 2025

   Sony · May 15, 2025 · From $449.99

   Critical Gold

   94

   19 reviews
3. 3
   iPhone 17

   PhoneSep 2025

   Apple · Sep 19, 2025 · From $799

   Critical Gold

   94

   18 reviews
4. 4
   Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

   HeadphonesSep 2025

   Bose · Sep 10, 2025 · From $299

   Critical Gold

   92

   19 reviews
5. 5
   iPad Pro (M5)

   TabletOct 2025

   Apple · Oct 22, 2025 · From $999

   Critical Gold

   91

   17 reviews
6. 6
   Apple MacBook Neo

   LaptopMar 2026

   Apple · Mar 11, 2026 · From $599

   Critical Gold

   91

   14 reviews
7. 7
   MacBook Air (M5, 2026)

   LaptopMar 2026

   Apple · Mar 11, 2026 · From $1,099

   Critical Gold

   91

   20 reviews
8. 8
   iPhone 18 Pro

   PhoneSep 2026

   Apple · Sep 18, 2026 · From $1,199

   Critical Gold

   90

   18 reviews
9. 9
   Galaxy S26 Ultra

   PhoneMar 2026

   Samsung · Mar 11, 2026 · From $1,299.99

   Critical Gold

   90

   18 reviews
10. 10
    Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro

    LaptopMar 2026

    Samsung · Mar 11, 2026 · From $1,599.99

    Critical Gold

    90

    12 reviews