CNET Editors' Choice

The CNET product reviews team recognizes tech and consumer electronics of the highest quality, design, and performance with its CNET Editors' Choice award. It's the seal of approval people look for when shopping for gadgets.

Products bearing the CNET Editors' Choice graphic have been rigorously tested and carefully evaluated by our expert editors. The award is the hallmark of good product performance and value, and it signifies a product that is the best of breed in its category.

An Editors' Choice product must change the competitive landscape, whether through innovative features, exceptional value for the price, remarkable ease of use, or a demonstrable boost to users' productivity.

Products reviewed on CNET and available to the general public are eligible for an Editors' Choice award. You can review the criteria for each category by clicking the links below. The criteria listed are a baseline for the review process but do not account for the reviewer's subjective experience of using the product; the rating and ultimate conclusion are subject to the reviewer's discretion. See a full list of products that have won an Editors' Choice award.