Update: You can find all the winners here.
In 2019, we held our very first consumer tech and gadgets awards and we truly appreciated the tremendous response. Like I said then also, I always wanted to do Gadgets and Tech Awards, me and the team are continuing the tradition in 2020 too. Yes, this year was an unusual one (thanks to the pandemic) and was rough for many. But that is not going to stop us and we with you will power through with positivity. You, our readers, viewers and listeners have been a true pillar of strength for us.
And for that, we are bringing a special #GadgetBridgeGiveaway with the #GadgetBridgeAwards 2.0. Do check it out here. This time too, we are bringing over 20 awards categories from the world of consumer tech. A lot of cool tech was launched in 2020, despite the unusualness in the air. So, I and the team sat down and took inspiration from last year and built up the categories for the year 2020.
As said, this year too we have a lot of great award categories along with two special sections of awards where we will need your help to decide the winners. Yes, you the readers, viewers and listeners of Gadget Bridge will be needed to vote for the Gadget Bridge People’s Choice Awards 2020. And as always, we believe in spreading the joy, so (as said) #GadgetBridgeGiveaway is also part of this awards ceremony for the readers/viewers/listeners who participate in the voting mechanism of 2020. More details of the Giveaway and how to vote can be found here. The voting is live (you can vote here) on GagdetBridge.com as well as our Twitter page on two posts here and here. In the end, the total votes from Gadget Bridge Twitter and on Gadget Bridge Web will be added and the winners of these categories will be announced. Remember the voting closes by the 19th of December 2020, midnight IST.
So, without further ado, let us reveal the 22 categories including the 2 where you can vote, which are the people’s choice awards of #GadgetBridgeAwards 2.0-20. But Before that, let us get to know the team who is working tirelessly to bring the freshest content to you including Gadget Bridge Awards 2.0-20.
Gadget Bridge Awards 2.0-20 Categories
Smartphone of the year 2020
Many superb smartphones were launched this year. As soon as the lockdown was over in India, we got to see a flurry of smartphones coming to our shores. Here are the top 5 in this category.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 10
Camera phone of the year 2020
The year 2020 saw some really good smartphones featuring even better cameras than last year. The choice was tough, but here are the best 5 in the category.
Google Pixel 4A
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
Vivo X50 Pro
Budget smartphone of the year 2020
One of the most popular categories when it comes to smartphones. A huge amount of smartphones were launched in the year 2020 in the budget segment and here are the top 5.
Samsung Galaxy M21
Gaming smartphone of the year 2020
From PUBG: Mobile getting banned to PUBG: Mobile trying to make a comeback in the Indian market with a different publisher, we saw a lot of ups and downs in the gaming industry. But that did not stop the makers of gaming smartphones to launch their marvels in the Indian market. Here are the best gaming smartphones of the year 2020.
OnePlus 8 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 10
Mid-range smartphone of the year 2020
These fall in the price bracket of Rs 16,000 to 35,000. They cater to people who want to graduate from the budget segment of smartphones to something more powerful yet not very expensive. Here are the best 5 in the mid-range of smartphones.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
People’s choice smartphone of the year 2020
Here is where we need your help to decide the winner. You can Vote and Win! Vote for the People’s Choice Awards 2020. Or go to our Twitter posts here and here to vote. Don’t forget to retweet, leave a comment and add the hashtag #GadgetBridgeAwards.
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
People’s choice gadget of the year 2020
The 2nd category where you can choose the winner is people’s choice gadget of the year. Pick your favourite from these. You can visit the link here and vote for the People’s Choice Awards 2020. As said, you can also go to our Twitter posts here and here to vote. Don’t forget to retweet, leave a comment & add the tag #GadgetBridgeAwards.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
Amazon Echo Dot with clock
Samsung Frame TV
Apple iPad Pro 2020
Gadget of the year 2020
A plethora of great gadgets were launched in 2020, despite the unusualness in the air. The choice for us was tough but here are the top 5 in this bracket.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
Apple Watch Series 6
Hatke gadget of the year (Design) 2020
These are the gadgets that had something different to show than others. These are ‘hatke’ category of gadgets when it comes to design.
Apple iPhone 12
Sony PlayStation 5
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
iPad Air 2020
Hatke gadget of the year (Performance and utility) 2020
Design was not the only aspect that saw an upgrade this year. It was performance and utility value of the gadget too. This is the ‘hatke’ category of gadgets when it comes to performance and utility.
Amazon Echo Auto
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Samsung UV Steriliser
Apple Watch Series 6
Laptop of the year 2020
Another great year for laptop manufacturers. The demand went up as more and more people started to work from home during the pandemic. Here are the top 5 contenders.
Asus Expert book
Honor Magic Book
Mi Notebook Horizon Edition
Dell XPS 13
Acer Swift 3X
Gaming laptop of the year 2020
Another segment of laptops that grew tremendously was of gaming laptops in 2020. The demand here too went up during the odd times of 2020, when more people started to game during the lockdown. The following are the top nominations in this category.
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
Acer Predator Triton 300
Alienware M15 R3
HP Omen 15 2020
Acer Nitro 5
Tablet of the year 2020
During the pandemic, the tablet industry also saw a surge, as youngsters and students needed a large screen with camera for online classes. Tablets became cheaper alternatives to bulky and expensive laptops. Here are the top options in the tablet segment. Who will win?
Apple iPad Pro 2020
Samsung Tab S7
Microsoft Surface Go 2
TV of the year 2020
I have said it before and I will say it again, the tech industry never sleeps. And the perfect example of this is the TV industry. We saw new players like Hisense coming to India despite the extraordinary period we are facing. This brings positivity and a sense of regular-ness. Here are the top contenders when it comes to televisions.
Samsung Frame TV
Onida Fire TV Edition
Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition
Kodak 4K Android TV
Home improvement device of the year 2020
These gadgets improve, help or elevate the way you live. A lot of fresh innovative gadgets came to India this year too. Here are top home improvement devices of the year 2020.
Aquox Disinfectant Generator
Mi Smart Speaker
Google Nest Audio
Godrej ViroShield 4.0
Smartwatch of the year 2020
This year saw even better, faster and longer-lasting (when it comes to battery life) smartwatches in India. Here are the big 5 in the segment.
Oppo Watch
Apple Watch Series 6
Xiaomi Watch Revolve
Honor Watch GS Pro
Fitness wearable of the year 2020
While we sit and work from indoors, keeping fit is essential. These help you stay fit and make sure you get up and work out even in confined surroundings. Here are the top contenders in this category.
Amazefit Bip U
Huawei Band 4
Fitbit Charge 4
Honor Watch ES
Mi Smartband 5
Headphones of the year 2020
After laptops and tablets, audio and resonance wearables are what everyone wanted to grab this year. These became essential as one started to work from home. Here are the top 5.
Sennheiser HD450BT
Logitech G733
Sennheiser PXC 550-II
Wireless earphones of the year 2020
The wireless earphones playfield also became big in the year 2020. Everyone from Xiaomi to Sony brought their versions of wireless earphones for the Indian consumers. Here are the nominations for wireless earphones of the year 2020.
OnePlus Buds
Sony WF-XB700
Bluetooth speaker of the year 2020
Some good and some really good Bluetooth speakers came out fromthe factories of the makers. Here are the top contenders in the field of Bluetooth speakers of 2020.
Thomson BTS 05
LG Xboom Pro PL7
Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2
Xiaomi Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker
Streaming service of the year 2020
The biggest winners, thanks to the odd times of 2020, are the streaming OTT services. These became the preferred source of entertainment for everyone, as theatres, clubs and markets were shut. Here are the top 5 streaming services of the year 2020. Can you guess who will win?
Amazon Prime Video
Netflix
Apple TV+
Disney+ Hotstar
ALTBalaji
Camera of the year 2020
Camera industry did not grow at its usual pace as it was expected to, since most people were confined to the four walls of the house. However, the year 2020 did see some good challengers coming out. And the nominations are.
Canon EOS 850D
Fujifilm Instax Mini 11
Canon EOS R5
Sony Alpha 7C
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