T3 Awards 2025 shortlist revealed: here are the contenders for this year's prizes

Top products have been nominated for this year's T3 Awards, but who will win?

T3 Awards Shortlist
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What is the very best you can buy right now? That's the question we ask for every T3 Awards category to find the ultimate winners to help you live smarter. The shortlist below represents a culmination of 12 months of testing, reader nominations, and an increasingly competitive tech market.

For the T3 Awards 2025, we have 84 awards across 14 categories. These cover technology, home, active, and automotive, as well as our headline awards and design awards.

Each shortlisted product has been critically tested and scored highly by the T3 team. They appear in our reviews and buying guides as well as opinion pieces and features.

With the shortlist now in place, the judges will start their deliberations. However, the T3 Readers' Choice Award remains open for your voting until 11:59 pm on Friday, 23rd May 2025, and will be announced along with the headline awards.

This year, our Design Awards are judged by a panel of esteemed editors and journalists from a range of titles, including Creative Bloq, Shortlist and Wallpaper*. These are finished products or concepts that stand out for their design and innovation in one of four areas: Automotive, Technology, Home and Active.

Please note that due to product release schedules and a rush of last-minute nominations, some shortlists below can still be considered as works in progress, with more nominees to follow (though none will be removed), as we test additional products.

And the shortlist is...

T3 Awards sections

Headline Awards

Brand of the year

Bowers & Wilkins
Finalist
Bowers & Wilkins :

Premium British audio products, from high-end speakers to headphones.

DJI
Finalist
DJI :

The name in camera drones, from lightweight consumer drones to pro models.

Formula E
Finalist
Formula E :

Driving the advancement of electric car tech through this fast-paced all-electric racing series.

Huawei
Finalist
Huawei :

Consumer tech manufacturer with some hugely innovative phone tech.

Lego
Finalist
Lego :

Loved by kids and adults alike, the plastic brick creations continue to charm the world.

Nothing
Finalist
Nothing :

A real tech disruptor, Nothing continues to innovate in phone and audio technology.

Samsung
Finalist
Samsung :

The Korean behemoth produces some of the best premium tech on the planet, from TVs to phones.

Shark
Finalist
Shark :

A new staple in the home vacuum market, Shark offers a wide range of well-priced products that impress.

Vacheron Constantin
Finalist
Vacheron Constantin :

A heritage Swiss watchmaker that dates back to 1755 that continues to innovate with beautiful timepieces.

Product of the year

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3
Finalist
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3:

Premium noise cancelling headphones.

DJI Flip
Finalist
DJI Flip:

Pocket-sized beginner drone.

Eight Sleep Pod 4
Finalist
Eight Sleep Pod 4:

Smart heating and cooling sleep system

Grand Seiko SLGB003
Finalist
Grand Seiko SLGB003:

Highly accurate and great-looking watch.

LG OLED M5
Finalist
LG OLED M5:

Fully wireless high-end OLED TV.

Nintendo  Switch 2
Finalist
Nintendo Switch 2:

Next-gen handheld gaming console.

Ora  Ring 4
Finalist
Ora Ring 4:

Health tracking wearable smart ring.

Sony WH-1000XM6
Finalist
Sony WH-1000XM6:

The latest generation of flagship noise-cancelling headphones.

Zwift Ride
Finalist
Zwift Ride:

All-in-one indoor cycling solution.

Retailer Of The Year (UK)

All Beauty
Finalist
All Beauty :

Great prices on fragrances, skincare and more.

Amazon
Finalist
Amazon :

Your buy-everything store.

Apple
Finalist
Apple :

Superb shopping experiences on the high street from this tech giant.

Argos
Finalist
Argos :

Great deals on games, tech and more, plus still easy to pick up in person.

Back Market
Finalist
Back Market :

Refurbished goods that are better for the environment and your wallet.

Currys
Finalist
Currys :

Some of the best UK sales on Tech and Gaming.

John Lewis
Finalist
John Lewis :

A premium buying option online and on the high street, with extended warranties.

Time + Tide Watches
Finalist
Time + Tide Watches :

Showcasing emerging watch brands and curating a great selection of timepieces.

Retailer of the year (US)

Amazon
Finalist
Amazon :

Your buy-everything store.

Apple
Finalist
Apple :

Superb shopping experiences on the high street from this tech giant.

Best Buy
Finalist
Best Buy :

A tech superstore with everything from phones to drones.

Home Depot
Finalist
Home Depot :

Home improvement covered, from garden tools to appliances.

REI
Finalist
REI :

Recreational Equipment for all your outdoor needs.

Walmart
Finalist
Walmart :

Online and in-store, there's everything you need.

Sustainability Award

Bang & Olufsen
Finalist
Bang & Olufsen :

Modular, upgradeable products, built to repair.

Finisterre
Finalist
Finisterre :

Sustainable and ethical clothing, with pre-owned and repair options.

House of Marley
Finalist
House of Marley :

Eco-friendly and sustainable audio products, made from recycled silicone and plastic plus natural materials.

Mammut
Finalist
Mammut :

Sustainable outdoor clothing company, using its own rope offcuts and recycled materials to insulate its jackets.

Nespresso
Finalist
Nespresso :

Capsule recycling with aluminium capsules.

Nike
Finalist
Nike :

Nike's move to zero sustainability, recycling and use of eco-friendly materials shows strong game.

Panda London
Finalist
Panda London :

Bamboo bedding and mattresses provide eco-friendly luxury.

Tech Innovation Award

Apple M3 Ultra
Finalist
Apple M3 Ultra:

Apple's flagship chip is essentially two M3 Max chips fused together and offers blistering performance.

Samsung Galaxy AI
Finalist
Samsung Galaxy AI:

Samsung's AI tech is a full suite of features, combining the best of Google AI with some of its own additions.

LG M5 wireless TV
Finalist
LG M5 wireless TV:

With a completely wireless control box for all of your connections, the M5 is a wonder.

LG multi-layer OLED
Finalist
LG multi-layer OLED:

LG ditched the Micro Lens Array (MLA) in favour of a new multi-layered OLED, and it's stunning.

Panerai Panerai P.9010/EL movement
Finalist
Panerai Panerai P.9010/EL movement:

A mechanical watch movement capable of generating an electrical charge from kinetic energy.

Best video streaming

Amazon  Prime Video
Finalist
Amazon Prime Video:

Clarkson's Farm, Handmaid's Tale, Reacher...

Apple TV+
Finalist
Apple TV+:

Severance, Slow Horses, The Morning Show, Murderbot...

Disney +
Finalist
Disney +:

Welcome to Wrexham, The Bear, Andor...

Netflix
Finalist
Netflix :

You, Black Mirror, Squid Game...

Now TV
Finalist
Now TV:

Sky Atlantic / HBO shows, Sports, Movies...

Sky TV
Finalist
Sky TV:

Sky channels (Sports, Movies), plus Sky Glass option

Paramount +
Finalist
Paramount +:

Dexter, Knuckles, Tulsa King, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds...

Readers' Choice Awards

T3 Awards 2025 Readers' Choice Award

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Readers' Choice Awards

Amazon Echo Hub
Finalist
Amazon Echo Hub:

A dedicated home hub for all your devices.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Finalist
Apple iPhone 16 Pro:

Apple's smaller flagship phone.

Apple MacBook Pro M4
Finalist
Apple MacBook Pro M4:

The ultimate laptop for creatives

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
Finalist
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2:

The king of workout headphones.

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition
Finalist
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro Edition:

The iconic speaker had a big upgrade in 2025 and it sounds even better.

DJI Flip
Finalist
DJI Flip:

Pocket-sized beginner drone.

Eight Sleep Pod 4
Finalist
Eight Sleep Pod 4:

The ultimate sleep tech solution.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Finalist
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold:

Google's second-generation foldable.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Finalist
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL:

The flagship Google phone.

Honor  Magic V3
Finalist
Honor Magic V3:

A thin and light foldable with an impressive camera.

Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Finalist
Insta360 Ace Pro 2:

An 8K video action camera.

LG OLED G5
Finalist
LG OLED G5:

LG's flagship OLED TV.

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
Finalist
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra:

An outstanding flip phone.

OnePlus  13
Finalist
OnePlus 13:

A well priced and well specced handset

OnePlus Watch 3
Finalist
OnePlus Watch 3:

One of the best Android watches in the business.

Ooni Koda 2 Max
Finalist
Ooni Koda 2 Max:

Designed for big pizzas.

Oppo Find X8 Pro
Finalist
Oppo Find X8 Pro:

Oppo's flagship handset.

Oura Ring 4
Finalist
Oura Ring 4:

The lord of smart rings.

Philips  OLED 909
Finalist
Philips OLED 909:

A TV that's glowing with praise.

Puma Fast-RB NITRO Elite PR
Finalist
Puma Fast-RB NITRO Elite PR:

Super shoes that really do make you run faster.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Finalist
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra:

Samsung's flagship handset.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Finalist
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6:

A stylish, clamshell foldable phone.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Finalist
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6:

A premium foldable model that's stylus compatible.

Samsung S95D
Finalist
Samsung S95D:

Last year's best OLED TV and still an excellent choice.

Sky Glass 2
Finalist
Sky Glass 2:

The second-generation dish-free TV option.

Thule Outset
Finalist
Thule Outset:

An innovative towbar-mounted tent solution.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Finalist
Xiaomi 15 Ultra:

Xiaomi's flagship with an incredible camera selection.

Zwift Ride
Finalist
Zwift Ride:

All-in-one indoor cycling solution.

Design Awards

T3 Awards 2025 Design Awards category

(Image credit: Future)

Design Award: Active

Nike  x Hyperice Hyperboot
Finalist
Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot:

Recovery boots that you can walk around in.

Puma Fast-RB NITRO Elite PR
Finalist
Puma Fast-RB NITRO Elite PR:

Super shoes that really do make you run faster.

DJI Amflow PL Pro
Finalist
DJI Amflow PL Pro:

DJI's electric mountain bike.

Vollebak Gold Edition Full Metal Jacket
Finalist
Vollebak Gold Edition Full Metal Jacket:

Taking waterproof jackets to a new level.

Technogym Reform
Finalist
Technogym Reform:

A true luxury pilates reformer machine.

Peak Design Outdoor Backpack
Finalist
Peak Design Outdoor Backpack:

Modular bags inspired by running vests to give easy access and weight distribution.

Design Award: Home

Dyson Airwrap i.d.
Finalist
Dyson Airwrap i.d.:

A new version of the iconic Airwrap with attachments for curly hair.

Eufy  Robot Vacuum 3-in-1 E20
Finalist
Eufy Robot Vacuum 3-in-1 E20:

A robo vac and a stick vacuum all in one.

Ooni Halo Pro
Finalist
Ooni Halo Pro:

A super stylish spiral dough mixer

Ozlo SleepBuds
Finalist
Ozlo SleepBuds:

Comfortable sleep buds made by Bose engineers.

Smeg Soda Maker
Finalist
Smeg Soda Maker:

About as cool as fizzy water can get.

Design Award: Technology

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Finalist
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3:

Completely redesigned, with impressive noise cancellation.

Fujifilm  GFX100RF
Finalist
Fujifilm GFX100RF:

A compact, retro-styled large-format 102MP camera.

Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra
Finalist
Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra:

Small-bodied, professional-grade desktop machine that's deceivingly simple.

Marantz Horizon
Finalist
Marantz Horizon:

This is about as beautiful as sound can get.

Oppo Find N5
Finalist
Oppo Find N5:

The hottest folding phone of 2025, and incredibly slim.

Polaroid Flip
Finalist
Polaroid Flip:

A new Polaroid with old-school SX-70 vibes.

Ray-Ban Meta Headliner
Finalist
Ray-Ban Meta Headliner:

Smartglasses that are as pretty as they are clever.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Finalist
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge:

Thin is in for this latest Samsung smartphone.

Design Award: Auto

Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
Finalist
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster:

Drop-top perfection from Aston.

Chevrolet Corvette concept
Finalist
Chevrolet Corvette concept:

A corvette for the next generation, designed in England.

Jaguar Type 00
Finalist
Jaguar Type 00:

A bold reinvention of the Jaguar brand.

Lotus Theory 1
Finalist
Lotus Theory 1:

A design concept that envisions the future of Lotus

Maserati Granturismo
Finalist
Maserati Granturismo:

A true Italian beauty.

Polestar 4
Finalist
Polestar 4:

A family EV done differently

Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge
Finalist
Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge:

Rolls-Royce's EV get a performance treatment.

Slate Auto
Finalist
Slate Auto:

A fully customisable EV.

Xpeng P7
Finalist
Xpeng P7:

The next generation sports sedan is all about design.

Congratulations to everyone who made it onto the shortlists. The winners will be announced during the week commencing Monday, 30th June.

Mat Gallagher

As T3's Editor-in-Chief, Mat Gallagher has his finger on the pulse for the latest advances in technology. He has written about technology since 2003 and after stints in Beijing, Hong Kong and Chicago is now based in the UK. He’s a true lover of gadgets, but especially anything that involves cameras, Apple, electric cars, musical instruments or travel.

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