How was your 2022? Mine was pretty great, at least if we're talking tech. (The less said about viruses, hurricanes and politics, the better.) Before we jump into all the fun new stuff that 2023 will bring, let's pause to look back at some of the best tech products of the year. Out of the many, many I tested, the following 10 stand out as favorites.

Amazon

Amazfit Bip 3 Pro Smartwatch

$60$70Save $10

The Bip 3 Pro continues a long tradition of amazingly good, amazingly inexpensive Amazfit watches. It's not perfect, but it's easy to recommend for anyone seeking wrist-based time, notifications, fitness tracking, health monitoring and much more. Oh, and its amazing battery life should leave Apple feeling very, very embarrassed.

$60 at Amazon

Read more: Amazfit Bip 3 Pro smartwatch review: Shut up and take my $50!

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DJI Avata FPV Drone - Pro-View Combo

If you can swing the cost and don't mind committing to a little learning and practice, the DJI Avata is a ridiculously fun way to fly like birds do — and to see what birds see. This combo kit includes not only the drone but also first-person-view goggles and a motion-sensitive handheld controller.

$1,388 at Amazon

Read more: Start saving your money! The DJI Avata drone is incredible and you're going to want it

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Geekom IT11 Mini PC

$450

with coupon

Why buy a laptop if you do all your work at a desk? The Mini IT11 packs a lot of power into its compact case, and you can use it with the keyboard and monitor of your choice. Unless you're a gamer, this should handle every home- and office-computing need you have.

$450 at Amazon

Read more: Forget laptops: I tested the Geekom IT11 mini PC and it's a home run for working from home

Best Buy

Hisense U7H 85-inch Quantum ULED 4K UHD Smart Google TV

$1,800$2,500Save $700

If you're ready for a seriously big TV upgrade, the Hisense U7H brings 85 inches of home-theater goodness into your living room. With dazzling Quantum Dot color and a whopping 120 local dimming zones, this TV comes very close to rivaling OLED models that cost a lot more. You'll need a serious chunk of wall space or an extra-deep TV stand, but if you've got the accommodations, you'll love this supersize screen.

$1,800 at Best Buy

Amazon

Amazon Kindle 11th Generation (2022)

Amazon's newly updated e-reader is anything but entry-level, offering more storage, a better screen and a welcome dark mode. It's a great distraction-free reading tool, but you might want to wait for its inevitable sale pricing.

$100 at Amazon

Read more: This is why I bought the new Amazon Kindle 2022 — and it's not what you think

roborock

Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop

If money is no object (or your home is just really, really dirty), splurge on Roborock's super-versatile cleaner. It not only vacuums and mops, but it also self-empties its dustbin and water reservoir. I've tried a lot of robot vacuums over the years; I've yet to encounter one that works this well and requires so little human intervention.

$1,400 at Amazon

Read more: These are the best robot vacuums to keep your house clean in 2022

Roku

Roku Streambar Pro Soundbar

I love this soundbar for two key reasons. First, it doubles as a high-end Roku streamer, great for anyone seeking an upgrade to their current streaming situation. Second, it's expandable, with a wireless subwoofer and satellite speakers available to better round out the sound. Even without those extras, though, this will greatly improve your TV audio experience.

$180 at Amazon

Read more: The best soundbars for 2023: My 6 top picks for theater-quality audio at home

Tribit

Tribit StormBox Blast Portable Speaker

$160$260

Save $100 with coupon

The StormBox Blast has everything you would want from an outdoor Bluetooth speaker: easy portability (thanks, ’80s boombox–style handle), incredible battery life (up to 30 hours, which blows away the competition) and sound that, if I'm being honest, handily beats the Sonos Move in outdoor environments. Credit that to the two tweeters and two mid-woofers that combine to crank out a hefty 90 watts of audio goodness. Everything I played on the StormBox Blast just felt BIG.

$160 at Amazon

Read more: The best outdoor speakers for 2023

XGIMI

Xgimi Elfin Mini 1080p Projector

$499$649

Save $150 with coupon

Compact enough to sit on the arm of your couch, the Xgimi Elfin projects a sharp, bright picture on your wall. It automatically adjusts for keystone, size and focus — and it comes with Android already built in, so you can stream nearly everything (except Netflix, drat) right out of the box. This coupon deal won't last long, though.

$499 at Amazon

Read more: The Xgimi Elfin is the best portable projector I've ever used

Amazon

Govee Outdoor LED Strip Lights

$70$90Save $20

One last time up the ladder: Govee's wonderful weatherproof LEDs stay put once installed and bathe your house in festive lighting — not just for Christmas, but for all kinds of holidays and occasions.

$70 at Amazon

Read more: Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights review: Make your neighbors insanely jealous

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