The 2027 Men’s Health Tech Awards

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us?Courtesy Brands; MH Illustration, Taryn Colbert1 min readDO YOU REALLY need an app for everything? Men’s Health’s Reviews Team spent the year trying gadgets that promise to make life easier, and often come with another login or an AI feature to figure out first. Resident tech guys—including Senior Gear Editor Ryan Brower, Fitness Editor Charles Thorp, and Senior Editor Brett Williams—have tried enough to know which ones are worth the trouble and your hard-earned dollars.Their favorites make up this year’s Tech Awards, from swim goggles that show your pace in the lens to a massage gun that runs for up to four hours per charge and still fits in your gym bag. We also found time-saving gadgets like a robot vacuum that washes its own mop, so you can cross one more chore off your weekend list.TVs that double as wall art are everywhere, but plenty come with gallery-worthy prices. Amazon’s 65-inch model gets you the look for less, with frame options to match your room and a matte screen that cuts glare. Alexa voice control is pretty great at this price: Just ask it to find a show or turn up the volume without reaching for the remote.Best New Golf Shot TrackerFigure out what’s costing you strokes without spending your round staring at your phone. This pocket-size tracker records shots without sensors attached to your clubs, then syncs with an app that breaks down your game. One MH editor used it to pinpoint the approach-shot distances he needed to practice. Expect occasional manual corrections after a round. The first year of membership is included; keeping those insights coming costs $200 annually after that.A bargain given all that it does, the Xpress Lite features a durable-yet-lightweight frame and smooth-as-silk pedaling. The styling is a modern take on a cruiser, and the 500-watt motor barely makes a sound. With five pedal-assist modes, up to 45 miles of range, and assisted speeds up to 28 mph when configured for Class 3 riding, this e-bike slays.This exoskeleton from Hypershell provides 1,000 watts of extra oomph, with 12 adaptive assist functions that respond to your movement. On a steep, rocky hike, one MH tester felt a noticeable boost lifting his legs uphill and steadier on the descent. Two included batteries offer roughly 18 to 20 miles apiece, depending on terrain, load, and how much assistance you use. You’ll still earn the view—just with a little help on the climb.A golf speaker? Oh yes. This one brings the party and useful course info to the back nine. A detachable handheld GPS comes loaded with more than 43,000 golf courses, so you can check distances before choosing your club. Meanwhile, the boisterous subwoofer gives your playlist some punch. Keep the music on the cart and take the GPS with you when it’s time to line up your shot.Did you know you could wear a swim instructor as a pair of goggles? This pair shows your pace and elapsed time right in the lens, so you can check your splits without stopping at the wall. Add a Form Premium subscription for guided workouts and stroke coaching as you swim. The fit is comfortable, and the display takes little getting used to. We’re especially stoked to have a plan to follow instead of swimming the same laps.Best Technical Ski JacketCold on the chairlift, yet sweating halfway down the run? This waterproof ski jacket pairs strategically placed insulation with vents that let you release excess heat. An insulated phone pocket helps protect your battery from the cold, and reinforced shoulders add durability where you carry your skis. The helmet-compatible hood and removable powder skirt help keep snow out when it really starts coming down.Your commute and the school pickup don’t usually call for the same bike. This modular e-bike shape-shifts like a Transformer, switching from cruiser to cargo-hauler or kid-transporter without extra tools. Full suspension smooths out rough pavement, and the removable battery doubles as a power bank. It’s a splurge, but you get plenty of bang for your buck. The Performance edition offers assisted speeds up to 28 mph and, with the Large battery, up to 100 miles of range.Oakley gives smart sunglasses a sporty look with a wraparound shape and bold tinted lenses. Capture photos and video from your point of view without pulling out your phone, and play your running playlist through built-in open-ear speakers. Pair them with a compatible Garmin watch or bike computer to ask for your pace or heart rate aloud. You can also overlay workout stats on photos and videos to share through Strava.Best Smartwatch for AndroidOur best fitness tracker for Android keeps the design minimalist, but packs plenty of useful training tools inside. Dual-frequency GPS helps track your route more accurately around tall buildings and trees. Running Coach recommends workouts based on your fitness level, and sleep coaching suggests habits to improve your nightly routine. Once set up with your phone, it records workouts on its own. Choose the LTE version with an active cellular plan to take calls without keeping your phone in your running shorts.Best Adjustable-Fit Workout EarbudsThese workout earbuds stay put as you move through your sets, with four adjustable hook positions to help you find a comfortable fit. The open-ear design lets you hear someone asking to work in, and IP55 dust and water resistance helps them handle sweaty sessions. You get up to 8.5 hours of playback per charge, pretty impressive at this price.Suji’s app-controlled blood-flow-restriction cuffs use personalized pressure settings to make lighter-load exercise more demanding. One MH editor found 20-lb curls plenty challenging and liked having the cuffs along for underwhelming hotel gyms. Guided workouts help you put them to use without guessing your way through a session. Check with your doctor or physical therapist before starting, especially when returning from injury or surgery.Hume makes some of our favorite smart scales, and the Pod 2.0 gives data-minded guys plenty to dig into. Step on and grip the handle for estimates of body fat and muscle mass, including breakdowns for your arms, legs, and torso. The app charts changes over time to give your training more context. Treat those readings as estimates to track consistently, rather than a precise verdict on every pound gained or lost.Get an extra heads-up about traffic approaching from behind. Garmin’s compact rearview radar detects approaching vehicles and shows their size on a compatible Garmin Edge bike computer or your phone through the Varia app, with alerts to help you stay aware of what’s coming. It also helps drivers spot you: In Day Flash mode, its taillight is visible from up to 1.2 miles away, even in full sunlight. That’s useful (literal) backup for your next road ride.Keep your hands free and your attention on the trail. This lightweight headlamp adjusts its brightness and beam pattern to the light around you, so you spend less time fiddling with settings mid-run. A quick double tap delivers a six-second boost for checking the route ahead. The thin headband adjusts for a snug fit, and USB-C charging gets it ready for your next early start or after-dark hike.This speaker brings plenty of sound for backyard hangs, plus lighting effects for when the sun goes down. Our testers cranked up bass-heavy tracks expecting it to struggle, but it held its own. You can connect a DJ setup or plug in a microphone, sold separately, when the hang turns into karaoke. A carrying handle helps you move it into position. Expect up to 20 hours of battery life with the lights off, with less runtime at higher volumes.Most Sophisticated ChargerYour keys and wallet could use a better landing spot than your entryway bowl. This leather tray keeps them together while wirelessly charging your phone, giving you one place to grab everything on your way out. Four interchangeable frame options, sold separately, let you change up the look. It’s a great example of graceful tech that can level up your home.Best Indoor-Outdoor SpeakerSonos knows how to make a sleek speaker, and this one is more than a pretty face. It delivers rich acoustics at home, with Wi-Fi connectivity for asking Alexa to cue up an album without reaching for your phone. Head outside and switch to Bluetooth to keep the playlist going. The new Sand colorway looks good on a shelf, and the dustproof, waterproof build can handle a trip to the patio.Windmill gave space heaters the same good looks as its Instagram-famous air conditioners. This is an appliance you won’t mind having on display, and it can warm rooms up to 150 square feet without making a racket. A matching handle and remote control come included, along with overheat protection. Other handle colors are sold separately. There’s no app to download, which we appreciate when all we want is to stop freezing.Best Personal Cooling DeviceA little relief for the guy who’s always running hot. This handheld cooler combines a fan and mister with a cooling metal plate you press against your skin. Set it on your desk when the office heat is cranked up, or use the included wristlet to bring it along on your next tropical vacation. A treadmill mount and other accessories are sold separately.Best Customizable ToothbrushGet a thorough clean without being too tough on sensitive teeth. This electric toothbrush combines sweeping and vibrating motions, with settings you can fine-tune in the app. A pressure sensor warns you when you’re pressing too hard, and a two-minute timer keeps your routine on track. It gradually builds up to your chosen speed over three seconds to help keep toothpaste from splattering across the mirror.Best New Personal BlenderYour post-workout smoothie just got easier. This compact Vitamix adjusts blending speed and time based on what’s happening with the ingredients, so you don’t have to babysit the dial. Two included 20-ounce cups fit most cup holders for the trip to work. The blender’s cleanup takes a little soap and cold water: Run it for 30 seconds, then rinse. A three-year limited warranty adds some reassurance for your daily protein-shake habit.Best New Compact Air PurifierAbout the size of a video game console, this compact purifier packs in three layers of filtration to catch larger debris, help reduce odors, and capture fine airborne particles. It’s rated for one air change per hour in spaces up to 1,043 square feet, so a smaller room gets more frequent filtration. A little helper during pollen season or when you share your space with a shedding pet.Hyperice makes some of our fitness team’s favorite massage guns, and its new Hypervolt 3 keeps that streak going. Five percussion speeds let you dial in the intensity to help relieve muscle soreness and tension. You also get five attachments, including a heated head that’s welcome when you’re feeling stiff. With up to four hours of battery life and a carrying case, it travels well for a weekend away.Best Self-Cleaning Robot MopThis robot vacuums and mops, continuously rinsing its cleaning pad with heated water and scraping away dirty water as it goes. Back at the dock, it empties collected dust and washes and dries the pad, cutting down on the cleanup afterward. You’ll still need to refill clean water and empty the dirty-water tank, but that beats hauling out a bucket after dinner.Therabody brings percussion massage to your bedtime routine with a device built specifically for the face and jaw. Four attachments let you change the feel, including a heated head with three warmth settings. The angled grip helps you reach around your jaw, and guided routines in the app show you where and how long to use it so you can unwind before catching some Z’s.Shoot better selfies with this magnetic touchscreen, which lets you see yourself using a compatible phone’s rear camera, typically superior to the front-facing one. You can check your framing before hitting record instead of discovering afterward that you’ve cut off half your head. A handy upgrade for influencers—we mean, content creators.This pocket-size charger packs up to 45 watts, plenty of juice to fast-charge a phone or tablet that supports it. A small display shows how much power it’s delivering, and built-in heat monitoring helps keep charging temperatures in check. The plug folds into different positions for awkward outlets, then tucks away for your work bag. Just make sure your USB-C cable supports fast charging.The neck is where a good shave can go sideways. This five-blade electric razor has a head that pivots in 20 directions to follow your face, making awkward angles less of a chore. After more than a month of testing, our grooming editor found it handled his neck with fewer repeat passes and no irritation. It works wet or dry, with a pop-up trimmer for detail work.Best Phone for MultitaskingThe iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable, gives you a 7.6-inch screen for working across two apps or watching something on the train. Our tester found video editing easier with the extra room and liked being able to prop it up to film a workout without a tripod. It’s just 5.2mm thin when open, though thicker when folded. A serious splurge, but a useful one for guys who do more than scroll on their phones.Best Cordless Vacuum for Pet OwnersOne MH editor with two corgis calls this the most powerful cordless vacuum he’s tried for picking up pet hair. A 900-watt motor delivers up to 315 air watts of suction, and the illuminated cleaner head helps you spot dust hiding in dark corners. The Submarine attachment also does a decent job of mopping up fresh spills. You get up to 70 minutes of runtime in Eco mode, depending on the floor, attachment, and use. The cordless design doesn’t skimp on power and makes everyday cleanups in small apartments a breeze.Best Robotic Pool CleanerLess time cleaning, more time swimming. This pool-cleaning bot maps its surroundings and targets debris underwater, tackling the floor, walls, and waterline. After a session, lift it out and place it in AstroRinse, its charging and filter-cleaning station. It flushes the filter and collects debris in a 22-liter container, cutting down on messy basket rinsing. You’ll need water, drainage, and power connections—and occasional manual cleanup—but it takes some of the dirty work off your hands.Set this lamp beside your TV to give movie night a softer glow. Adjustable colors wash across the wall, and you can dim the light to suit whatever you’re watching. Add a Hue Bridge and an HDMI Sync Box or compatible Hue Sync TV app setup, and the colors follow the action on screen. You can also skip the syncing extras and use it as a mood light beside the couch for winding down after work.Keep work meetings and school pickups on the same page. This 27-inch touchscreen brings the family’s calendars together in one spot, with colored schedules you can check on your way out. Shared grocery lists and chore charts help everyone see what needs doing. Add a paid Plus subscription for meal planning and automatic event imports from emails, PDFs, and photos. Give it a spot in the kitchen for a quick look at the day over coffee.Cold garage? Outdoor project that can’t wait until spring? This heated shirt jacket brings warmth to the job, with three heat settings and up to eight hours of runtime on low using the included rechargeable battery. Expect four hours on medium or two on high. Durable pockets hold your essentials, and a concealed battery pocket keeps the power source tucked away. Like any good work shirt, it has a roomy fit that lets you reach and bend.Best Keyboard-and-Mouse ComboLong days at your desk? This curved keyboard has a cushioned palm rest and quiet keys so you won’t disturb your officemates. The included mouse has cushioning of its own, plus a scroll wheel for cruising through long documents. Both connect through Bluetooth and can switch between up to three paired devices, handy when you’re bouncing between your work laptop and personal computer.Best New Home Office MonitorSee more of that spreadsheet without constantly scrolling. This 28.2-inch monitor has a taller screen than most widescreen displays, giving you extra room for documents or two windows side by side. Text looks crisp, and a matte finish helps cut reflections. Brightness adjusts to the room, while a light behind the screen adds a soft glow to your desk. One USB-C connection can carry your laptop’s picture and charge it at the same time.Finding your wallet just got easier. This 1.7-millimeter-thick tracker slips into a card slot without the lump of a round tracker and works with Apple Find My or Google Find Hub. If it’s hiding nearby, ring the built-in alarm to narrow the search. Wireless charging saves you from replacing batteries, with up to five months between charges. A small addition that could save you a frantic morning.Design: Taryn Colbert and Leanne MatternMark Stock is a writer from Portland, Oregon who covers food, drink, travel, culture, outdoors, gear, and tech. He's formally trained in journalism but stumbled into the wine industry just when it was getting good and can't seem to fully let it go. His outlets are many, from Men's Health, Women's Health, and The Manual to Vinepair, SevenFifty Daily, Sip Northwest, and others He's a devout soccer fan and thinks about Iceland daily.Christian is the Style and Reviews Director at Men's Health and Women’s Health, where he oversees shopping and style content for both brands. He started his magazine career as an accessories assistant at Vogue, and has since held editorial roles at Tatler Asia and The Manual. When he’s not online shopping, you can find him on long walks with his two corgis.