It's the most exciting time of the year for techies: CES.
Held annually in Las Vegas, CES — the Consumer Electronics Show — is the biggest event of its kind, showcasing new products and announcements from the industry giants (think Dell, HP, Samsung) alongside ambitious startups looking to break new ground in the tech world.
The coolest thing about CES is that it's the place where some of the most important consumer technology products of the year make their debut — brand-new TVs, computers, home appliances, you name it. Since the event is held so early in January, it's guaranteed these are the products that'll set the trends for the new year.
The hottest tech industry trends for 2020 are headlined by 8K TVs going mainstream and the cutting-edge Wi-Fi 6 standard becoming more accessible than ever. Of course, Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant were also virtually everywhere. The latest novelties in the computer industry got us plenty excited as well. The desktop and laptop computers of 2020 will be more elegant and compact than ever, while also delivering on hardware specs and essential features. We also saw a ton of nifty smart home gadgets, cool mobile accessories, high-tech products for parents, and connected pet accessories, among many others.
With countless products either on display or being announced, we got to work evaluating them all. We considered design, hardware specs (where applicable), ease of use, and the convenience they'll bring to the prospective consumer’s life. After comparing everything side-by-side, we picked 16 products that excited us most, and ones we think will dominate the market this year.
This latest Samsung TV is like an elegantly packaged cinema that fits into your home, packing an unrivaled display and theater-quality sound into a technological work of art.
It wasn't the glorious 8K resolution (that’s four times as many pixels as 4K) nor the feature-packed platform that impressed us most about the Samsung Q950TS TV. No, it was its gorgeously seamless design.
With insanely thin screen bezels, the mind-bogglingly sharp QLED display panel takes up 99% of the TV’s front. The beautifully minimalist stand of the Samsung Q950TS, on the other hand, makes the TV look as if it’s floating in the air.
And then there's the TV’s sonic capabilities, including the ability to deliver an audio experience that tracks the movement of on-screen objects. The Q950TS can also sync with a soundbar to deliver an even more immersive sound.
Samsung will offer the TV with a 65-, 75-, and 85-inch display panel. We don’t know the product’s pricing yet, but it certainly won’t come cheap.
With most feature-packed, audiophile-approved headphones becoming stratospherically expensive, the Sennheiser HD 450BT wireless headphones are an absolute steal.
At a sub-$200 price point, the Sennheiser HD 450BTs pack a whole lot of features that make them dreamy, including built-in noise-canceling tech, up to 30 hours of battery life, and a USB-C connector for charging.
A highlight, though, is that users will be able to tune the sound of the Sennheiser HD 450BT headphones to their liking via a smartphone app, which also includes the ability to set up access to a virtual assistant and to update the headset with new features.
The wireless cans will be available to order in February for $199 and will come in black or white.
Desktops these days need to be multifaceted, effortlessly handling productivity and entertainment tasks. The brand-new, impressively elegant HP Envy 32 does that and more, making it the new gold standard for all-in-one desktop PCs in 2020.
The features that make the device stand out are a 31.5-inch 4K HDR display, Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers with fantastic quality, and a Qi wireless charger that’s built into its stand.
Best of all, you can enjoy all of the exciting features when the PC is not in use. You can plug your Xbox One X and use the Envy as a monitor, rock out with speakers by connecting your phone via Bluetooth, or charge your phone.
Unsurprisingly, the Envy 32 has top-notch hardware specs, headlined by powerful Intel processors and NVIDIA RTX graphics. The device is already available to order, and we couldn't recommend it more highly!
The Arlo Pro 3 floodlight camera is a shining example of smart home tech. The most exciting bit about the Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight camera is that it's completely wireless and therefore incredibly easy to install. The motion-activated device has weather-resistant design and long-lasting rechargeable battery.
The Arlo Pro 3 floodlight camera can capture HDR-enhanced 2K video, even in complete darkness. The camera is flanked by high-quality LED lights, which can illuminate a wide area. A built-in siren, two-way audio, and Enhanced 911 capabilities are also on board. Like all Arlo products, the floodlight camera is easy to operate with a smartphone app.
The device will be available to order in the spring for $250.
Developed in partnership with the high-end audio experts from Devialet, the Google Assistant-powered Belkin SoundForm Elite smart speaker has beautiful design and impossibly good sound for its size and form factor. The gadget also features a fast Qi wireless charger, allowing you to top-up the battery of your phone while rocking out.
Unsurprisingly, the impressive acoustic performance of the speaker comes courtesy of audio tech from Devialet. It allows the SoundForm Elite to deliver smile-inducing audio with thunderous, yet distortion-free bass.
The speaker will become available to order in the months ahead. Belkin has priced it at $300.
While Chromebooks are known for being on the cheaper side, the all-new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is a Chrome OS laptop worth saving up for.
The aluminum-clad notebook is sophisticatedly eye-catching, equipped with a vibrant 4K AMOLED touchscreen with HDR compatibility and ultra thin bezels.
The device’s hardware specs are headlined by Intel’s latest processors, up to 16 GB of RAM, and up to 1 TB of SSD storage. Rather impressively, the Galaxy Chromebook has a duo of onboard cameras, as well as a built-in stylus pen.
Sales of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook will begin in the coming months with a $999 starting price tag.
There will be two colors to pick from: fiesta red and mercury gray.
Nowadays, even parenting is getting a technological assist.
The mamaRoo sleep bassinet by 4moms stood out to us because it can help babies fall asleep by simulating a plethora of movements, ranging from the rocking of your arms to simulating the motions of a car ride. The smart bassinet can also play a selection of soothing sounds. Its height is adjustable and features mesh sides for enhanced safety and visibility.
Parents can control the mamaRoo sleep bassinet via a mobile app. The product has Bluetooth connectivity for connecting to a mobile device.
The product will become available to order in February. It will be priced at $330.
The Netgear Nighthawk mesh Wi-Fi system delivers futureproof Wi-Fi 6 to any home at the incredibly reasonable price of $230 for a mesh router and a satellite. The setup can cover up to 3,000 square feet, so it’s perfectly suitable for medium-sized and large spaces.
The device supports blisteringly fast Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps. It’s easy to install and set up, thanks to a sleek and intuitive mobile app. It’s versatile too — users can easily expand their network’s cover age by adding more satellites.
The Nighthawk Mish Wi-Fi 6 system will be available to order this month.
The latest Dell XPS 13 is an improved take on one of the best PC laptops out there. The newcomer has even thinner display bezels than the already impossibly elegant previous generation, as well as exceptional craftsmanship, which includes top-shelf materials like machine-milled aluminum, carbon fiber, and Corning Gorilla Glass 6.
As expected, the new Dell XPS 13 has cutting-edge specs, headlined by Intel’s 10th-generation processors, an optional display with 4K+ resolution and Dolby Vision compatibility, fast memory, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
The notebook is already available to order with a starting price tag of $1,000, and comes in packaging made entirely from recycled materials, including ocean plastics.
It's hard to stand out in the overcrowded market of wireless earbuds. But, somehow, the Klipsch T5 earbuds managed to raise the bar and stand out amongst incredibly stiff competition.
The Klipsch T5 True Wireless smart earbuds are worth getting excited about because they're elegant, superbly crafted, and packed with handy tech features. Those features include high-quality noise-canceling tech, a wireless charging case, and the ability to control them with voice commands and head gestures.
Of course, the earbuds are also capable of delivering the brand’s legendary sound without wires. The buds will be available to order in fall 2020 with a $299 price tag and several finishes to pick from.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is an exciting glimpse into the future of portable PCs. The groundbreaking new device has a vibrant 13.3-inch OLED display that folds in half. As a result, the ThinkPad X1 Fold is bound to set new standards for portability and versatility for mobile computers. According to Lenovo, the ThinkPad X1 is crafted to endure the same durability tests as the brand’s legendary business laptops.
You can use the Intel-powered ThinkPad X1 Fold as a big-screen tablet, a decidedly futuristic laptop with a touchscreen keyboard, or a mini notebook by magnetically attaching a keyboard to it.
The accessory has Bluetooth connectivity, so users can type wirelessly as well. The ThinkPad X1 Fold is also compatible with a stylus pen.
The ThinkPad X1 Fold will feature Intel Core processors, Windows 10, and optional 5G connectivity. It will be available to order later this year with a starting price tag of $2,499.
The JBL Bar 9.1 is an elegant soundbar, which will bring movie-theater-worthy sound to any living room. The device has detachable surround speakers and upward facing audio drivers, which give it Dolby Atmos capabilities. A wireless subwoofer for thunderous bass is also part of the setup.
The Bar 9.1 is also equipped with Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast support, as well as Bluetooth connectivity. Combined with JBL’s legendary sound, the features all but guarantee that the product will become your home entertainment’s centerpiece.
JBL will begin offering the Bar 9.1 this spring with a $900 price tag.
The ASUS Zephyrus G14 is a gaming laptop that’s powerful, yet incredibly lightweight and portable. Equipped with AMD’s latest Ryzen 4000 processors and NVIDIA RTX 2060 graphics, the notebook can deliver a top-notch gaming experience in a sleek form factor with a 14-inch screen. It's slightly thicker than half an inch and weighs just a tad more than 3.5 pounds.
To top things off, the portable gaming rig packs an attention-commanding optional AniMe matrix display with more than 1,000 LED lights into its lid cover. The feature allows gamers to showcase text, images, or animated GIFs of their choosing on the cover of the Zephyrus G14.
ASUS will begin offering the gaming notebook in the months ahead. Pricing is yet to be revealed. Buyers will be able to choose between a Full HD display panel with speedy 120 Hz refresh rate or a sharper QHD panel with lower refresh rate.
You will be hard-pressed to find a more futureproof mobile hotspot that this 5G-capable Linksys offering. The mobile device will enable road warriors to use speedy and secure Wi-Fi 6 connection on the go. With a built-in USB port, the accessory can also rapidly charge a smartphone.
The Linksys 5G mobile hotspot will become available to order in the Spring. Pricing is yet to be announced.
Acer’s latest Predator X32 4K gaming monitor is designed for epic gaming visuals. Its mini-LED display panel features full-array local dimming in a mind-boggling 1,152 zones. As a result, the monitor can deliver jaw-dropping HDR-enhanced gameplay with a peak brightness of 1,440 nits.
The Predator X32 also features a blisteringly fast 144 Hz refresh rate, as well as NVIDIA’s G-Sync Ultimate gameplay. The latter guarantees a consistently smooth onscreen action during every gaming session.
Unsurprisingly, the Acer Predator X32 will have a price tag that’s as epic as its gaming performance and its specs. The device will cost $3,599 when it becomes available to order in the coming months.
The Halo Touch smart lock by Kwikset will allow you to replace the key to your home with a fingerprint. The nifty gadget is effortlessly easy to install because it only requires a mobile app and a Wi-Fi network — not a smart home hub or subscription. It can locally store up to 100 fingerprints from 50 users.
The Kwikset app will also allow users to manage the lock remotely and receive notifications when it’s locked and unlocked, among many other things. The device is also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands.
The Kwikset Halo Touch will hit the shelves of several major retailers in the months ahead. You can choose between a contemporary and a traditional design in three finishes: iron black, satin nickel, and Venetian bronze.
Stefan VazharovSenior Technology EditorStefan is the senior technology editor for BestProducts.com, where he’s been covering the tech industry and testing the latest gadgets since 2015; He previously covered tech products for GSMArena.com and his work can also be found on Popular Mechanics.
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