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The 12 best gadgets we reviewed this year


Great cameras and drones peppered the list of Engadget reviews with the highest scores.

Arguably the biggest advantage Google has over Apple this year is battery life — the Pixel 9 Pros generally last about two days on a charge, while the iPhone 16 Pro series typically clocks just around 20 hours. Pros Excellent image quality LiDAR improves obstacle detection at night ActiveTrack 360 produces cinematic tracking shots Long battery life Now has 42GB internal storage If you want something that can avoid people or obstacles and deliver cinematic shots, the DJI Air 3S is a solid option thanks to its LiDAR and larger camera sensor, both of which improve performance and obstacle-detection in low light.

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