Highlights of CES 2025.
The CES 2025 is coming to an end, and the Engadget team is getting ready to leave Las Vegas. Our reporters and editors have tirelessly roamed the expansive halls of the convention...
CES 2025 is coming to an end, and the Engadget team is ready to leave Las Vegas. During the event, our reporters and editors have explored endless convention halls, faced long lines of smokers, and responded to thousands of emails daily to discover the most outstanding and credible products on display. As expected, most of the innovations presented at this year's CES included artificial intelligence components, along with a notable increase in augmented reality glasses, hearing aids, solar technology, emotional support robots, and robotic vacuums. It’s evident that users appreciate vacuum robots that can pick up socks.
Our team observed encouraging growth in technology designed to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and mobility issues. The list of CES 2025 winners spans various categories, from home entertainment and transportation to topics such as sustainability and accessibility. After extensive selection and voting, we determined the best in each category.
One standout product is the ASUS Zenbook A14, which weighs between 2.2 and 2.4 pounds. With an impressive 14-inch OLED display and a good array of ports, this MacBook Air competitor stands out without resorting to flashy tactics. Its Ceraluminium chassis and remarkable battery life of up to 32 hours make it a practical and convenient choice.
On another note, the Biolite Backup is an innovative backup system that combines the functions of an uninterruptible power supply and a home backup battery, allowing essential equipment to remain operational during power outages. It's easy to install and has a capacity of 3 kWh, sufficient to power multiple devices, making it eligible for a federal tax credit of 30%.
Jackery introduced the first curved solar panels in the U.S. market, the XBC. These solar tiles are not only aesthetically pleasing but also offer high conversion efficiency and withstand extreme weather conditions, making them a sustainable energy option for homes.
In the realm of portable gaming, Lenovo launched the Legion Go S, available in versions with Windows and SteamOS. With impressive specifications and a reasonable price, this device promises a smooth gaming experience, catering to various types of gamers.
LG continues to lead in the television arena with its OLED evo M5 model, which features an AI processor to enhance low-resolution content and delivers impressive picture quality, in addition to being compatible with advanced gaming technology.
The Moonbuddy is a device designed to assist children with breathing techniques, creating a relaxation environment. Its friendly design makes it an accessible and easy-to-use tool for the little ones.
Roborock surprised everyone with the Saros Z70, a robotic vacuum that integrates a mechanical arm capable of picking up items like socks and cables, positioning itself as an innovative solution for the home.
On the other hand, the Technics EAH-AZ100 stands out for its enhanced sound quality, thanks to its new Magnetic Fluid drivers, as well as advanced connectivity features and compatibility with spatial audio.
The WeWalk Smart Cane 2 was deemed the best product of CES 2025 for its assistive technology for visually impaired individuals, which includes voice navigation and obstacle detection, significantly improving the user experience.
With a variety of innovative products and the incorporation of advanced technology into everyday life, CES 2025 has made a strong impression on the future of technological development.