The world’s best tech, all in one place
If you’re looking for the very best tech available today, you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Best of the Best is the most useful gadget-buying guide you will ever encounter. To create it, we’ve extensively tested the best tech the world has to offer, to bring you rock-solid recommendations for your home life, daily commute and the tech you use all the time.
In 36 different categories, we’ve chosen the top four products, so you can choose one that’s just the right mix of features and budget for what you need. These rankings come from real testing by our team of experts – they’re the products we’d choose for ourselves, and we can’t recommend any higher than that.
Look for the links above each category that take you to the same list (plus more beyond the top four, and many more categories) at T3.com/au, where our price comparison system shows you the current best deals for every product.
SMARTPHONES
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APPLE iPHONE 11
From $1,199, apple.com/au
A 6.1-inch HDR Liquid Retina display, Apple’s A13 Bionic chipset, 3GB of RAM, a 3,110 mAh battery, and upwards of 64GB. Apple has really surpassed its rivals with the iPhone 11.
ONEPLUS 8 PRO
From $1,089, oneplus.com
A simply jaw-dropping handset that delivers across the board. It is, simply put, the best phone on the market for those shopping for a premium Android handset.
iPHONE SE (2020)
From $689, apple.com/au
Apple’s iPhone SE (2020) handset has taken this year by storm, the hot new handset winning acclaim worldwide with its balance of features, quality and performance for a very attractive price.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 ULTRA
From $1,369, samsung.com
Samsung has really gone to town here, from the 100x digital zoom on the rear camera to the huge 6.9-inch AMOLED display around the front. It’s the priciest of the S20 models, and it shows.
CHEAP SMARTPHONES
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iPHONE SE (2020)
From $749, apple.com/au
A near-flagship iPhone experience for a fraction of the cost. The SE is under half the cost of the iPhone 11 Pro, and for that reason it demands attention from any prospective phone upgrader.
ONEPLUS NORD
From $649, oneplus.com
A fantastic mid-ranger, with a Snapdragon 765G processor, at least 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and 5G. That’s not to mention the sharp, bright 6.44-inch AMOLED display.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S10E
From $629, samsung.com
The modestly sized and pocket-friendly 5.8-inch screen on the S10e is a breath of fresh air. With Samsung’s impeccable levels of fit and finish, great software and top specs, it’s a deal.
MOTO G8 POWER
From $249, motorola.com
If you’re looking for a phone that gives you a lot of bang for your buck then you simply can’t go wrong with the Moto G8 Power. The big selling point here is that huge 5,000mAh (three-day!) battery.
SMARTWATCHES
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APPLE WATCH SERIES 5
From $599, apple.com/au
This truly straddles the line between tech and fashion; it’s not just the best-looking smartwatch, but its health and fitness features, always-on screen and good apps make it essential.
SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH ACTIVE2
From $309, samsung.com
Sleek and powerful, this is the best smartwatch for Android users. The screen and design are on par with the Apple Watch, while a collection of new watch faces give it
