The annual EE Pocket-lint Awards are almost upon us and promise to be the biggest and best yet. The voting is now closed.
The awards party takes place this Thursday 14 November - there are full details on our dedicated EE Pocket-lint Awards site.
A new venue, new snazzy, dedicated website and, undoubtedly, new, exciting nominees will all ensure that the EE Pocket-lint Awards 2019 will be one of the hottest tickets around.
EE Pocket-lint Awards 2019 shortlist
The shortlist for the awards presents those products deemed to be the best of the best for 2019.
BEST GAME
The best game available on console, PC or Mobile.
BEST CAMERA
The best camera from the world of compact, mirrorless, and DSLR.
BEST SPEAKER
The best-sounding at-home or on-the-go audio devices.
- Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2
- Devialet Phantom Reactor (900)
- Libratone Zipp 2
- Naim Mu-so Qb 2
- Sonos Move
- Amazon Echo Plus
BEST LAPTOP
The computer for on the go.
- Apple MacBook Air (2019)
- Lenovo Yoga C930
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 2
- Huawei MateBook 13
- HP Envy 13
- Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2019)
BEST FLAGSHIP PHONE
The leading smartphones on the market.
BEST PHONE (SUB £500)
The greatest handsets for a cut of the cash.
BEST IN-EAR HEADPHONES
Whether sporty, true wireless, or neckband.
- Libratone Track Air+
- RHA CL2 Planar
- Sony WF-1000XM3
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Sennhesier Momentum True Wireless
- Jaybird Vista
BEST STREAMING DEVICE
The devices to deliver the best streaming services.
BEST HEADPHONES
The best for immersing you in sound on the go.
- Microsoft Surface Headphones
- Audio-Technica M50XBT
- Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 3
- Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
- Master and Dynamic MW65
BEST TV
The leading televisions on the market.
BEST TABLET / 2-IN-1
Our top tablet and 2-in-1 device of the year.
- Surface Pro 6
- Apple iPad Pro 12.9in (2018)
- Amazon Fire 7
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6
- Apple iPad Air
- Microsoft Surface Go
BEST GAMING LAPTOP
The top laptops for playing games.
- Alienware M15
- Razer Blade
- Acer Predator Triton 500
- Asus ROG Zephyrus GX531
- HP Omen 15
- Asus ROG Strix Scar III
BEST SMART HOME DEVICE
Personal assistants, robot vacuums, and more.
BEST SECURITY CAMERA
Connected smart cameras for keeping an eye on home.
BEST SOUNDBAR
The best kit dedicated to improving your TV viewing.
- Polk Command Bar
- Sonos Beam
- Samsung HW-Q90R
- Wharfedale Vista 200S
- Sennheiser Ambeo soundbar
- Harman/Kardon Citation soundbar
BEST GAMING / VR DEVICE
Our pick of the best consoles and VR headsets.
BEST FITNESS TRACKER
Rewarding devices for active people.
- Garmin Fenix 6
- Polar Vantage V
- Fitbit Inspire HR
- Suunto 9
- Fitbit Versa 2
- Samsung Galaxy Watch Active
BEST SMARTWATCH
When style and features beyond fitness tracking are key.
- Apple Watch Series 5
- Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41
- Huawei Watch GT 2
- Michael Kors Access Runway
- Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch
- Michael Kors Access MKGO
BEST CAR
Showcasing the best electric and future technology on the road.
The EE Pocket-lint Awards 2019 timeline
The EE Pocket-lint Awards ceremony will take place in November and the shortlist nominations have now been confirmed, as detailed below.
There are 19 individual categories in total, including Best Game, Best Camera, Best Flagship Phone, Best Smartwatch and Best TV. We will also award an overall Product of the Year, gleaned from the winners of all of the other categories.
First, the Pocket-lint team came up with a longlist of potential nominees, announced on Thursday 12 September 2019. this was then narrowed to the final shortlist of nominees, as published on Thursday 3 October 2019 when voting opened.
Voting closes on Sunday 3 November 2019.
When and where will the EE Pocket-lint Awards 2019 party be held?
An all-new venue has been chosen for this year's EE Pocket-lint Awards 2019 ceremony. It will take place on Thursday 14 November 2019 at BAFTA Piccadilly, London - the home of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
How to buy tickets to the EE Pocket-lint Awards 2019
Ticket sales for the event are now open. You can purchase tickets by heading to our dedicated awards website here: pocket-lint.com/awards. Note that these are for industry only, they are not open to the public.
