2015 Tech Awards: Apple Watch, Pentax K- S2 and other gadgets that impressed

Why: This one has every feature that you would want in a smartwatch, right from calling to alerts and activity tracking. But what takes the Apple Watch ahead of its time is the fact that it launched with the ability to support a lot of iOS apps and have a ever-growing number of apps made exclusively for it.

Watch our video review of Apple Watch 

Best camera: Pentax K-S2

Why: While we didn’t get to review a lot of cameras that did not come in smartphones, this one ticked all the boxes despite its compact build. Plus, it has wireless connectivity.

Pentax K-S2 is our top DSLR camera for the year.

Best Bluetooth speaker: Bose SoundTouch 10 

Why: What is undoubtedly the most suitably priced of all Bose devices, also offers superb audio quality and a host of web-based features that no other Bluetooth can.

Best Indian App: PayTM

Why: Paytm is user-friendly and super fast. It provides users with most number of deals for online shopping and offers a wide variety of products and services. Plus, it is now the one-tap payment option for most people using a host of services

Best Tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is our winning tablet of the year.

Why: Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S2 really takes the battle to the Apple iPad with its stunning design, ultra-slim 5.6 mm body and 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display. Samsung has put the focus on productivity and good design with this tablet and given how light this one is.

Best PC: Asus Zenbook ux305

Why: The Zenbook UX305 is in our books the best ultrabooks you can get. Its only real competitor is the MacBook Air, thanks to good looks, great battery and superb display.

Best activity tracker: Fitbit Charge HR

Why: Simple activity tracking coupled with extra data offered by heart rate monitoring, make the Fitbit Charge HR the best value for money activity tracker. It helps that the device has a battery that can see you through the week.

Watch our video review of FitBit Charge HR 

Best Smart TV: Philips 8500 Series

Why: This is a smart TV that offers all the best apps, but does not compromise on the spectacle of watching stunning visuals thanks to a 16:9 ration 4K screen. Also, this has a unique and innovative ambilight systems that makes is easier on the eyes, but is also a whole lot of fun.

Honorable mentions

Jabra Eclipse headphones

Jabra Eclipse: This Bluetooth headset is more than just calling. It is a style statement and an earpiece that can actually talk to you.

House of Marley Gear Up: Wood gives this Bluetooth speaker superb looks, but it also makes it sound better than most of its competitors. Idealy for those who need a classy speaker.

IOTA Lite bulb: Delhi-based tech startup Cube26’s IOTA Lite is an affordable smart bulb which connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth to let you light your room for the next house party.

DJI Osmo: This new handheld camera can rotate 360 degrees and shoots everything in 4K. For all we know, actions cameras might just be passe soon.

FIIO X3: MP3 players no longer have an existence outside the smartphone. That is why a Hi-Fi music player that does not cost the earth really caught our eye this year.