Times of India-Gadgets Now Awards 2025 Celebrates Tech Innovation in New Delhi
The Times of India–Gadgets Now Awards 2025 wrapped up its remaining categories, putting laptops, smartwatches, cameras, and home appliances in the spotlight. This ceremony, held on Monday, February 23, in New Delhi, honored the most notable tech products of the past year, spanning both Editor's Choice and People's Choice segments. Voters and editors at times landed on very different picks, highlighting diverse preferences in the tech community.
Editor's Choice Awards Recognize Diverse Brands
In the Editor's Choice categories, the panel spread recognition across a wide range of brands, including HP, Lenovo, Google, Dyson, and Nikon. The HP Omnibook Flip X was named Best Laptop of the Year, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i took home the award for Best Gaming Laptop of the Year. For wearables, the Google Pixel Watch 4 won Best Smartwatch of the Year, and the Boat Enigma Radiant was recognized as the Best Affordable Smartwatch of the Year.
Other notable winners in the Editor's Choice segment included:
- Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro: Best AI-Powered Gadget of the Year
- Dyson Hushjet: Best Gadget with an Out-of-the-Box Design
- Nuuk Ren Pro: Best Vacuum Cleaner of the Year
- Nikon ZR: Best Camera of the Year
People's Choice Awards Highlight User Favorites
In the People's Choice awards, voted by users, Samsung's Galaxy Book 5 Pro stood out as a double winner, claiming both Best Laptop of the Year and Best AI-Powered Gadget of the Year. The Alienware 18 Area-51 was named Best Gaming Laptop of the Year, reflecting strong gamer support.
Other user-selected winners included:
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: Best Smartwatch of the Year
- Noise ColorFit Pro 6: Best Affordable Smartwatch of the Year
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Best Gadget with an Out-of-the-Box Design
- Eureka Forbes SmartClean Auto Bin S2: Best Vacuum Cleaner of the Year
- Canon R50V: Best Camera of the Year
Overall Recognition of Tech Leaders
Overall, the Times of India–Gadgets Now Awards 2025 recognized tech and appliance leaders for their standout devices of the year. Key brands honored included Samsung, HP, Lenovo, Google, Alienware, Dyson, Nikon, Canon, Noise, and Boat. The awards ceremony underscored the dynamic nature of the tech industry, with both expert editors and everyday users shaping the recognition of innovation and excellence in gadgets and appliances.