The 2023 Men's Health Tech Awards - Best Tech Gadgets for Men - Men's Health

SOMETIMES IT FEELS like we’re living in the future with the avalanche of new and surprising tech gear released every year. Drones are commonplace now, the latest Apple Watch Ultra can call emergency services for you from virtually anywhere in the world if you’re in a crash, solar-powered gadgets mean we can stay off-grid almost indefinitely, and you can now fit thousands of hours of professionally guided workouts inside a mirror in your bedroom. It seems the future is now.

No matter what you’re into—playing harder, working (out) smarter, or learning to relax better—there’s guaranteed to be a tech gadget out there to help you do it. Our tech-hungry editors and staff spent the past year testing hundreds of top-selling, next-generation smart products. Some were amazing. Many weren’t. We looked at high-tech gadgets for gaming, photography, fitness equipment, camping, auto emergencies, working from home, and more—all so we could round up the very best tech gear for our 2023 Men’s Health Tech Awards.

Best Mobile Gaming Controller

Backbone Backbone One: PlayStation Edition

Now 25% Off

This PlayStation-inspired controller seamlessly hooks up to your iPhone so you can play PS games on the go. In the collapsed position, it’s even smaller than a Nintendo Switch, taking up less space in your travel bag. Also makes for a great gift for gamers.

Best Overall E-Bike

Aventon Level.2 Commuter E-Bike

Aventon’s latest e-bike has an updated torque sensor for a buttery-smooth ride, and its integrated lights mean more visibility on the road.

Best Drone for Beginners

DJI DJI Avata Fly Smart Combo

This new drone connects to a pair of HD goggles and an easy-to-use remote control, allowing you to zip through any room or landscape in 4K. Boasting an impressive 18-minute flight time, DJI’s second first-person-view drone really makes you feel like you’re flying IRL.

Best Action Video Camera

GoPro HERO11 Black Mini Compact Waterproof Action Camera

This is the budget video camera to buy. It offers the same performance as the iconic Hero11 Black but in a smaller package that’s easier to use, so you can shoot clear videos of your extreme adventures, morning runs, and any activity in between.

Best Electric Scooter

Yvolution YES Electric Scooter

Your commute just got easier with this electric rig, which offers a decent 15.5-mile range. Its single-button speed controller and five light points let you safely navigate roads.

Best Heated Winter Gloves

Eddie Bauer Guide Pro Smart Heated Gloves

Say goodbye to numb fingers: These heated, AI-powered winter gloves automatically adjust their heat depending on the weather conditions for up to eight hours. Now you can shred the slopes for even longer.

Best Portable Power Station

BioLite BaseCharge 600 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Power Station

Housing a massive battery, this portable power station charges up to ten devices, so you can keep your electronics fully juiced. Plus, a resettable energy “odometer” allows you to track your energy consumption.

Best Emergency Power Bank

Uncharted Supply Co. The Athena Portable Jump Starter & Power Bank

This ultracompact backup power bank gives you peace of mind for auto emergencies and extra juice on long road trips or while car camping. The 16,000mAh battery is powerful enough to jump-start a 6.0-liter gas or diesel engine in seconds.

Best Step-Through E-Bike

Econic One Comfort Limited E-Bike

Sleek, modern, and easy to ride, this e-bike is all about comfort. The step-through design makes for smooth mounting and dismounting, while the 36V/360Wh battery and Bafang motor guarantee miles of easy city riding.

Best Budget Gaming Laptop

HP Victus 15.6" Gaming Laptop

Now 13% Off

Compact and lightweight, yet surprisingly powerful, this 15.6-inch laptop from HP has the chops for mobile gaming. The fast SSD, 8GB of RAM, and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 video card all make this a great budget buy at under $600.

Best Smart Home Gym

Forme Studio

Now 20% Off

This sleek 4K UHD touch screen is more than just a pretty face. It is a personalized workout experience. Think live one-on-one training and more than 700 video workouts, all from your home.

Best Fitness Earbuds

LG Tone Free TF8 IP67 Sports Wireless Earbuds

Now 27% Off

LG’s fitness-focused earbud is a literal banger. The Tone Free Fit has a crystal-clear sound with impressive bass for those get-it-done workout playlists. Its charging case uses UV-C light to zap sweat-induced bacteria, and the earbud’s SwivelGrip technology enables it to stay in place through any workout.

Best Budget Smartwatch for Android

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Smartwatch

Now 18% Off

Samsung’s upgraded smartwatch model has a larger scratch-resistant screen and a hyper-accurate heart-rate sensor. This great tech gift can take a licking and still track your fitness goals during rough-and-tumble workouts.

Best Rowing Machine

Hydrow Hydrow Wave Rower

This indoor rower has all of the OG Hydrow’s connected features but is 30 percent smaller, for a practically on-the-water rowing experience in even the smallest spaces.

Best High-Tech Sneakers

Nike Air Max Scorpion Stretch-Knit Sneakers

Now 40% Off

The Swoosh’s new sneaker looks like a flotation device because of its VR-designed cushioning, offering pistonlike motion with every step. It’s comfortable enough to stand in it for hours.

Best Technical Merino Shirt

Norse Projects Tech Merino Crew

This high-tech sweater is infused with temperature-regulating particles that move away moisture when you’re hot and retain body heat when you’re cold. What’s more, its stylish neck trim makes it great as a snow-sport base layer.

Best Apple Smartwatch

Apple Apple Watch Ultra

A maxed-out watch for anyone who likes to have all the bells and whistles. Its beefed-up features: a titanium case and a dual-frequency GPS (so you’ll never get lost).

Best Portable Speaker

Tribit StormBox Blast Portable Speaker

Now 23% Off

Tribit’s powerful bluetooth speaker is loud, thanks to a pair of woofers that boom sound and bass with clarity. Plus, its hefty, waterproof build means it can hold up during your outdoor workouts.

Best Premium Driver

PXG 0311 XF Driver

Now 50% Off

This premium driver features a high-grade carbon-fiber head to increase distance and minimize the effects of bad swings. Translation: a beginner-friendly club that will help you look like a pro on the links.

Best High-tech Headphones

Adidas RPT-02 SOL Headphones

Forget keeping your battery charged. These next-gen headphones from Adidas run completely on solar. Even stored in the dark, they offer up to 80 hours of playtime on a fully topped-up battery. Plus, the IPX4 rating means they’re sweatproof and splash-proof for the most intense workouts.

Best Relaxation Mask

Therabody SmartGoggles Eye Mask

These massage goggles use vibration and heat while gently kneading your eyes, along with a sensor that responds to your heart rate. Wear them during the afternoon as a midday stress reliever or at night to help you drift off to sleep.

Best Pod Coffee Maker

Bruvi The Bruvi Bundle

Now 25% Off

Pod coffee makers are convenient, but their brew doesn’t taste as fresh as bean-to-cup machines’. Enter this new device that uses pods filled with premium coffee and makes seven types of joe. Its phone app lets you brew coffee remotely.

Best Smart Vacuum

iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum & Mop

Now 18% Off

Tired of cleaning up? Get a load of this robot vacuum that picks up and wipes away dust and grime in a single clean. Use its app to set vacuum schedules and keep floors spick-and-span.

Best Noise-Canceling Headphones

Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 Headphones

Now 33% Off

Anker’s new cans have a long battery life and impressive noise cancellation at a fraction of the price of other big-name brands’ offerings. Throw them on, turn up the volume, and tune out during a stressful day.

Best Smart Grill

Traeger Timberline WiFi Pellet Grill

This WiFi-enabled pellet grill has a smart combustion system made up of sensors that detect and adjust the grill’s temps, ensuring your food is evenly cooked. Plus, its new Timberline grease-and-keg system automatically vacuums ash into a bucket, for less cleanup and more cooking.

Best Soundbar

Sonos Sonos Ray Essential Soundbar

Sonos’s cheapest soundbar is a massive upgrade for your TV’s built-in speakers, offering a more balanced sound. It has exceptional dialogue clarity, so you won’t have to turn on closed captioning to understand what those House of the Dragon actors are saying.

Best Hair-Removal Device

Braun Silk-Expert PRO5 IPL Hair Removal Device

Consider this a less aggressive home version of the type of laser hair removal you’d get in a salon. Yes, it takes a bit more work than professional-grade lasers, but you can expect up to six months of smooth skin when it’s done.

Best Portable Projector

Samsung The Freestyle Portable Indoor/Outdoor Projector

Now 33% Off

If you could take a theater with you anywhere, why wouldn’t you? This projector lets you do just that, with a 180 degree, autofocus design that allows you to watch movies and shows wherever.

Best Smart Massage Pad

Hyperice Venom Go Heated Massage Pad

One of our favorite massage-gun brands, Hyperice, combines its percussion-therapy system with the power of heat wraps for a wearable pad that offers pain relief to virtually any muscle. Think of it as quick postworkout R&R.

Best Cold-Press Juicer

Nama J2 Cold Press Juicer

Less prep, less fuss. Nama’s J2 cold-press juicer features a smart hopper that takes in sliced or whole fruits and veggies. The machine cuts and loads everything automatically, so you don’t have to.

Best Portable Keyboard

Satechi Compact Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard

For travelers and WFH-ers tight on desk space, this compact Bluetooth keyboard is exactly as big as it needs to be. The full-size layout features backlit keys and a rechargeable USB-C port for topping up while you work.

Most Fashionable Smartwatch

Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition Smartwatch

Fossil’s Gen 6 Wellness Edition looks the part of a handsome fashion smartwatch. Under the hood, it keeps track of everything that the more “hardcore” smartwatches do, like heart rate, SpO2, and more.

Most Versatile Portable Monitor

LG StanbyME Portable Stand Monitor

Now 10% Off

Sometimes a desktop monitor just doesn’t cut it. LG’s clever StanbyME screen sits on its own stand with a design that you can take just about anywhere—perfect for watching movies and online workouts or for backyard study sessions.

Best Therapeutic Desk Chair

X-Chair X-HMT Heat & Massage Therapy Chair

No matter how nice you think your office chair is, it’s not this nice. X-Chair’s X-HMT therapy chair offers built-in heat and massage functions, so every day at work feels like a trip to the day spa.

Best Portable Safe

Trova Trova Go Portable Biometric Safe

For those small personal items that you’d rather hide away from prying eyes (and hands), there’s Trova’s Go. This sleek, portable safe keeps cash, cards, prescription meds, and more under biometric lock and key, only accessible via your smartphone.

Best Value Smartphone

OnePlus Nord N20 5G Android Smartphone

Now 23% Off

OnePlus gives Apple and Google a run for their money with the Nord N20 5G. With a beautiful AMOLED display, a superfast-charging battery, and 5G capability, it’s the best new budget smartphone you’ve never heard of.

Best Standing Desk

FlexiSpot Pro Plus Standing Desk (E7)

Do your back and body a solid by upgrading your tired workstation to a modern standing desk. FlexiSpot is the name in standing desks, like this handsome, versatile model with integrated USB charging ports, available solid wood desk, optional drawers, and dead-simple assembly.

Best Portable Monitor

Espresso Displays espressoDisplay Portable Touchscreen Monitor

For digital nomads and on-the-go professionals, a portable second monitor is a game changer. Espresso’s espressoDisplay 15 Touch is the world’s lightest, thinnest, and, in our opinion, coolest monitor for expanding your desktop.

Best Wireless Security Camera

Arlo Arlo Pro 4 Wireless Security Camera

Now 16% Off

Arlo keeps the smart home-security game simple with the Arlo Pro 4 wireless security camera. This ultracompact cam features color and night vision, two-way audio, and easy installation. Plus: no smart hub required.

Best Desk Lamp

Lume Cube Edge LED Desk Light

If your WFH setup is making you look like a corpse on those hourly Zoom calls, it’s probably time to upgrade your lighting. Lume Cube’s Edge LED desk light is just the trick. Bonus: It doubles as a versatile desk lamp.

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John Thompson is the Gear and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health, where he covers fashion, grooming, gear, and technology. He was previously the Style & Gear Editor at BroBible.com, and a commerce writer for TheManual.com. His interests include shopping for rare vintage clothes and following his favorite baseball team, the Kansas City Royals. 

Mike Richard has traveled the world since 2008. He's kayaked in Antarctica, tracked endangered African wild dogs in South Africa, and survived a near-miss great white shark attack in Mexico. His travel advice has appeared on the websites for Forbes, Travel + Leisure, CNET, and National Geographic. He loves the great outdoors and good bourbon, and (usually) calls Tulsa, Oklahoma home. Mike also enjoys speaking in the third person. 

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