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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra rose to become the audience's favorite, offering a comprehensive and versatile smartphone experience. The Galaxy S24 Ultra leverages Samsung's AI technologies, such as photo and video enhancement techniques, as well as artificial intelligence-assisted power saving. Samsung has also invested in the design of the phone: The Galaxy S24 Ultra combines high performance with minimalist and high-quality design, appealing to both work and leisure use.

Phone of the year

Google Pixel 9 Pro

The Google Pixel 9 Pro was named phone of the year. This phone continues the well-known strengths of the Google Pixel series, but the new model features more artificial intelligence features than ever before. The integration of Google Gemini and AI-assisted functions improve the user experience especially in photography, text processing, and navigation. Google has also paid attention to the design of the device, which is now even more compact and more comfortable to hold.

Laptop of the year

Microsoft Surface Laptop (2024)

In the category of laptops, the winner was the Microsoft Surface Laptop (2024). This laptop challenges Apple's MacBook models by combining stylish design with powerful performance through the Snapdragon chip. Microsoft has focused on energy efficiency and battery life, making it ideal for work. The Surface Laptop is designed specifically for users who demand high-quality performance and portability.

The camera of the year

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II won the Camera of the Year award and is considered Canon’s most versatile camera to date. Its AI-assisted autofocus, improved video recording, and new processor make it an excellent tool for both photographers and videographers. Canon has also focused on the ergonomics and user-friendliness of the camera, making it a popular choice in a wide range of shooting situations.

Best headphones of the year

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8

In the category of wireless headphones, the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 won the award, standing out for its exceptional sound quality and top-notch noise cancellation features. The Pi8 headphones are designed for demanding users who value purity of sound and detail, as well as comfort in use. The headphones also have a competitive battery life and support multiple high-quality Bluetooth codecs.

Other noteworthy categories

Best TV of the year

The LG OLED evo G3 won the TV award of the year, representing the latest generation of OLED technology. The G3 combines top-quality image quality, vivid color reproduction and deep contrast, and is specifically designed for movie and series viewers as well as gamers who value ultra-precise visuals.

The best gaming device of the year

The Sony PlayStation 5 Pro was the gaming device of the year, bringing a new level of performance to console gaming. The PlayStation 5 Pro's improved graphics features and smooth gameplay make it the first choice for many players.

Best smartwatch of the year

The Apple Watch Series 10 won the smartwatch category. The Apple Watch offers even better battery life and comprehensive health features such as blood oxygen measurement and advanced sleep tracking, making it an excellent wellness monitoring tool.

Artificial intelligence and energy efficiency take priority

Artificial intelligence has become a key feature in many of the 2024 award-winning products. In the camera and phone markets, artificial intelligence improves imaging features such as autofocus and image processing, while on the other hand, in computers and smartwatches, it helps improve energy efficiency and the user experience. Many products, such as the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Microsoft Surface Laptop, also utilize artificial intelligence in the user interface and power-saving features of the devices.

Energy efficiency has become an important factor, especially in laptops and smartwatches. Users expect longer battery life and better performance, and manufacturers have responded by developing lighter and more energy-efficient devices. This is especially evident in products like the Microsoft Surface Laptop, which uses a Snapdragon chip to achieve longer battery life.