Each January, the world gets its first glimpse of game-changing new tech products at CES — the gigantic, industry-only consumer electronics show in Las Vegas hosted by the CTA.
For the 2025 show, the CNET Group is teaming up with the CTA as official media partner of the Best of CES Awards. Based entirely on the input of our staff experts and editors, we'll name the top products and services at CES and award them with the official distinction of Best of CES.
The CNET Group is a set of sister publications including CNET, ZDNET, PCMag, Mashable and Lifehacker, which are owned by the same parent company, Ziff Davis. With our market-leading combined reach, experience and expertise as a collection of unrivaled tech authorities, we'll evaluate hundreds products at CES this year and narrow them down to one winner in each of the following categories:
- AI
- Transportation and mobility
- PC/laptop
- TV/home theater
- Smart home/home tech
- Sustainability
- Gaming
- Wellness/fitness tech
- Mobile
- Privacy and security
- Weirdest/most unexpected
- Best overall
To be eligible, a product or service must be an exhibitor at CES 2025 and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Includes a compelling new concept or idea
- Solves a major consumer problem
- Is new or is an update to an existing product that sets a new bar in performance or quality
We can't promise to respond to every submission — and ultimately, the judgment of what wins will be up to the CNET Group's experts and editors — but we want to hear about your products. If you'd like to submit a product you represent for our consideration, use this submission form.
Winners of Best of CES Awards, presented by CNET Group, will be announced on Jan. 9 on CNET Group sites and social media platforms. Stay tuned to find out — and follow along with our premium brands' coverage from the show floor!