Best travel headphones
HeadphonesSelected by overall editorial rating. How ratings work →
Also worth a look
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra 93/100 editorial
- AirPods Max 2 92/100 editorial
Best Tech for Travelers
Picks to compare for travel, with attention to size, power, connectivity and the equipment you already carry. Review exact model specifications and your trip requirements before buying.
Best travel earbuds
EarbudsSelected by overall editorial rating. How ratings work →
Best ultraportable
LaptopsSelected by battery editorial rating. How ratings work →
Also worth a look
- MacBook Air 13 M4 96/100 editorial
- MacBook Air 13" (M5) 95/100 editorial
- MacBook Air 15" (M5) 95/100 editorial
Best travel phone
SmartphonesSelected by camera editorial rating. How ratings work →
Also worth a look
- iPhone 16 Pro Max 96/100 editorial
- Google Pixel 10 Pro 96/100 editorial
- iPhone 17 Pro Max 95/100 editorial
Best travel camera
CamerasSelected by overall editorial rating. How ratings work →
Also worth a look
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II 95/100 editorial
- Nikon Z8 95/100 editorial
- Sony α9 III 94/100 editorial
Best travel tablet
TabletsSelected by overall editorial rating. How ratings work →
Best travel smartwatch
SmartwatchesSelected by battery editorial rating. How ratings work →
Best travel drone
DronesSelected by overall editorial rating. How ratings work →
Frequently asked
What's the best travel laptop? +
Compare weight with the charger included, ports, battery claims and the software you need away from home. Use tests of similar workloads when estimating how often you will need an outlet.
ANC headphones or earbuds for flying? +
Compare fit, comfort, noise-cancellation testing, battery claims and luggage space. The better format depends on how long you wear it and how compact the kit needs to be.
Is a travel drone worth bringing? +
Check destination flight rules, airline carriage conditions and whether you will have a suitable place to fly before packing a drone. A low weight alone does not settle those questions.