NEW YORK (March 9, 2026) — CNET, the trusted authority for tech reviews and analysis, reveals CNET Lab Awards, a new awards program based entirely on its proprietary product testing insights, equipping readers with vital, data-driven accolades to inform their technology purchasing decisions. These best-in-class awards are given exclusively to the products that achieve the highest performance on a specific, measurable metric or benchmark.
CNET tests hundreds of products each year across a variety of consumer technology categories, including phones, TVs, appliances and more. "Our scientists and engineers meticulously build and validate both the testbeds and the resulting data itself," says Jessica Dolcourt, VP of Content, who oversees CNET Group's labs data efforts. "We apply the same methodological rigor to every product test, whether it's the heat maps produced by our Lab-built robot vacuum course or our bespoke TV testing lab operated by industry-certified experts."
Lab Awards are determined and announced on a rolling basis as part of dedicated product testing cycles. The winning products appear with a badge on Best Lists, Reviews and accompanying articles that draw from CNET's thorough testing data. These awards also complement the new Lab Exclusives content series that generates unique stories derived from CNET's extensive testing database.Â
CNET Lab Award Winners to date include:
- Dreame X50 - Robot Vacuum - Best Cleaning Coverage
- TCL QM9K - TV - Brightest TV Screen
- LG G5 - TV - Best Color Accuracy
- Shark HP232 - Air Purifier - Best Particle Removal, Low Fan
- Coway Airmega 400S - Air Purifier - Best Particle Removal, High Fan
- HP OmniBook 5 14 - Laptop - Longest Battery Life
- Mova V50 - Robot Vacuum - Best Pickup Performance
- Apple Watch Series 11 - Wearable - Most Accurate Heart Rate Monitor
"Quantitative and methodological testing, coupled with in-depth reviews and reporting, is essential for those looking to buy consumer tech right now," says David Katzmaier, Editor in Chief of CNET.Â
Today's tech shoppers are more skeptical and deliberate with their shopping habits. According to CNET Group's TechPulse study, 81% of consumers would never buy a new tech device without trusted human reviews, and one in two recent tech buyers say hands-on testing by industry experts is the most influential content driving their purchase decisions.
"With this all-new Lab Award," adds Katzmaier, "CNET's team of editorial experts further demonstrates our commitment to building trust and providing unbiased advice in today's ever-changing tech landscape."
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