Our favourite items of 2025

Samuel Buchmann

21.12.2025

Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson

Every year, we get to try out countless products – both for testing purposes at work and also in our private lives. Here come our favourites from this past year.

2025 is coming to an end. During this past year, the Digitec Galaxus editorial team tested almost 400 products. But even outside of work, we’re among our shop’s best customers. Quite often, we’re left most impressed by items we didn’t expect that much of. We particularly enjoyed the following ones in 2025.

Kevin built himself a mountain bike

Thanks to my son, I rediscovered my love of mountain biking this year. When we gave him a new bike, I bought myself a budget MTB so we can ride together. After a few outings, I felt the need to upgrade and decided to build my own bike. I’d never done this before and had no previous experience.

I put weeks of research into my bike and spent months buying the individual parts. Fortunately, my colleague Manuel was on hand to advise me. He built an e-MTB) a few years back. My project was finally completed in November. The bike’s not motorised, but I’m still happy with it. The mechanic who carried out the final inspection said I’d done a thorough and professional job. That was music to my ears. If you’re interested in the components I used, I’ve put together most of them in this watch list.

David’s printer just works

I did it: I bought myself a printer after years of total refusal. To my amazement, this device hasn’t annoyed me once. Empty cartridges, clogged nozzles, misaligned print heads, driver and connection problems, paper jams – none of this is an issue with the Brother HL-1110. It just works.

It’s not pretty, and apart from printing black and white on A4 format paper, it doesn’t do anything else. But I couldn’t care less. I’ve put it in my hobby room, where it’s out of sight. I’m happy with it. With a printer. I still can’t quite believe it.

Debbie’s on cloud 713

This year, my first mechanical keyboard, a Logitech G713, is giving me a fuzzy feeling. Although my old Razer was still typing like clockwork, I hadn’t put much thought into it when I bought it. This year I wanted to opt for something different and maybe even venture into the world of custom keyboards.

Turns out that wasn’t necessary, because I found a ready-made keyboard at Logitech. I took one look at their G713 and liked it straight away. I’m currently switching to a light-coloured desk setup. So what could be better than a white keyboard with rounded corners and a cloud-shaped palm rest? The feel of the G713 is also heaven. The casing feels smooth, almost soft. And I really enjoy the clacking sound when I’m typing.

Domi loves his Nintendo Switch 2

It was high time that Nintendo released a successor to their ingenious but technologically outdated handheld hybrid console. My wishes were modest – I just wanted a better, faster and bigger Switch. And Nintendo delivered just that with the Switch 2.

I love this new device, even if it’s not quite perfect. I miss the bright colours of the old OLED switch and am annoyed by the poorer battery life. The inexplicable scratches on the screen are also a pain. On the other hand, the screen has a higher resolution, impresses with a higher refresh rate and the console has enough power for current AAA blockbusters such as Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. Nintendo’s previous games are also looking good – above all Donkey Kong Bananza.

Michelle treats herself to an iPad with nanotextured glass

My old iPad Pro from 2018 was slowly but surely reaching its limits. When I tested the iPad Pro with its M4 chip last year, I was immediately taken by it. I mainly use my tablet for drawing, so I really wanted to get the model with nanotextured glass. This makes the tedious application of films for more grip a thing of the past. If I want to read an e-book or a comic on it, I’m also better off with the matt screen.

The display turns out to be an absolute dream for doodling. I treated myself to the Apple Pencil Pro for drawing. Since I rarely edit videos and photos, I saved that money for the M5 version. Hopefully, my new iPad will also last seven years or longer.

Lars is sporting an S-tier watch

I love my Casio W-59. It gives off total retro vibes and takes me back to my childhood a bit every single day. Neither my sweater nor shirt sleeves get caught on its nine millimetre thin housing. The watch weighs less than 30 grammes, which means I hardly notice it on my wrist. It’s waterproof and sturdy.

A Casio watch is the polar opposite of a Rolex. Most people will be able to afford one and you’re not carrying an item worth thousands of francs on your wrist. Just like a mechanical watch, the Casio does exactly what I want it to. There are no fitness bells and whistles, no messages, just the time.

Martin charges his watch in the bathroom

With my Apple Watch, I’ve joined the realm of addicts. For the smart watch to serve me reliably, it needs a helping of power every day. Apple generously supplies the cable with the charging puck. But I rarely use it. The reason is the MagGo from Anker. This small powerbank has a foldout charging dock and enough power for up to 20 charges.

My MagGo currently lives in my bathroom. When I get into the shower, the watch can charge briefly. When I’m done with the MagGo, I stow it away in the drawer. Of course, I could use the cable instead. But I don’t have a free socket in the bathroom. MagGo has also proven its worth as a travel companion on several occasions. It not only charges the watch, but also my iPhone via USB-C.

Simon finds peace of mind with DJI’s microphones

The DJI Mic 3 is a fascinating set. It features two wireless microphones the size of the tip of my thumb, plus a small receiver. I used the mics during a video course with adolescents back in autumn. The devices were manhandled like rental e-scooters in Zurich on a Saturday night. Think: a drop from several metres; submersion in an energy drink; a pressure tests in a rear trouser pocket. None of it proved to be a problem for these mics.

The internal memory records everything as a backup in case the wireless connection’s lost. And the sound stays crisp, even when dealing with the odd prepubescent screech. The DJI Mic 3 provides peace of mind.

Richie has a crystal-clear view of the world

I’ve been wearing glasses since high school. And it’s been a daily battle ever since. As soon as I’ve wiped the glasses clean, they’re smudged again. I’ve tried many things over the years: cleaning cloths, rinsing the glasses under the tap; even a bath combined with microfibre cloth scrub. It all worked alright, but none of the methods blew me away.

This year, I found the game changer: an ultrasonic cleaner from Grundig. I pop my glasses in two or three times a week, and in between I continue to use the classic glasses bath (page in German). The result? Clean lenses and a clear view. However, it’s not just my glasses I use this device for. My braces, watches and jewellery also regularly enjoy a cleanup in there.

Laura’s hair’s perfect even without a Dyson

Alright, alright, I admit it. I was flirting with the idea of getting a Dyson Multistyler. After all, there were so many attachments, so many seductive social media videos of shiny, perfectly falling manes. But so much cash! Over 400 francs for a hairdryer? No thanks. That’s why I researched worthy alternatives and found the Shark Flex Style.

It can dry, round brush, diffuse, curl and paddle brush hair. In other words, virtually everything the Dyson does. And yet, it «only» costs 243 francs. Sure, that’s still a lot of money. But I haven’t regretted a single cent yet.

Lorenz no longer cleans himself

The robot vacuum sector is currently more innovative than many others. This year, it presented cleaning aids with gripper arms and robots that climb stairs. But what really impressed me in everyday use was a completely standard model.

The Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller Complete is what many people dream of. In the test, the robot vacuumed and mopped the floor reliably and without my intervention. The result’s so good, I only have to clean a few details myself. Behind open doors or in narrow spaces, for example. And manufacturers have already announced solutions to these problems for 2026.

Michael types better with two screens

I gave my work notebook an upgrade with the Duex Max DS from Mobile Pixels. When I’m out and about, the small monitor has a permanent place in my bag. You can magnetically attach it, pull it out and swivel it into position. You can attach it to the left, the right or above your notebook screen and stow it away again in no time. The Duex Max DS fits the dimensions of my 14-inch Elitebook perfectly.

However, it also weighs a solid 800 grammes, which significantly adds to the load I’m carrying. The four magnets that hold it in position must be placed perfectly on the notebook lid using the template provided. Only then will the angle be right. I found the sweet spot on my second attempt, and I’ve been happy ever since.

Flo forges power bank business plans

I bought the Lucid Maxx from accessory manufacturer 4smarts this spring. On paper, it’s just a power bank, so why am I so excited? Because this thing’s an absolute beast: four USB ports, 60,000 mAh capacity and 140 watts of output power.

A godsend for a festival lover like me. It was charging my mobile, my Bluetooth speaker for the after-party and my headphones at the same time over several days. Thanks to its small display, you can see exactly how much power’s left. Other people also sometimes charged their phones on my Lucid Maxx. Maybe I should’ve turned it into a business and asked for a cold drink for every charge. If only I wasn’t so nice.

Samuel’s flirting with a luxury camera

There are many cameras I can recommend with rational arguments. The Sony RX1R III isn’t one of them. It’s too expensive and lacks the features I’d expect from a state-of-the-art camera. For example, an image stabiliser or a foldout display. Nevertheless, I haven’t had this much fun taking photos with the mini full format in a long time.

Sony’s luxury camera’s so small you can wear it around your neck. At the same time, it’s so good you can take pictures with it on a completely different level than with a smartphone. This is due in particular to the combination of a large sensor and a fast f/2 lens. So far, however, I’ve successfully resisted the impulse to buy it because of the high price. As soon as it comes down, I’ll probably cave.

Samuel Buchmann

Senior Editor

Samuel.Buchmann@digitecgalaxus.ch

My fingerprint often changes so drastically that my MacBook doesn't recognise it anymore. The reason? If I'm not clinging to a monitor or camera, I'm probably clinging to a rockface by the tips of my fingers.

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