The best gadgets and tech innovations of 2023 — Windows Central Tech Awards 2023

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As another year comes to an end, it's time to take a look back on a fantastic year in tech. 

This year was dominated by a vast expansion in AI tools, led by products like ChatGPT and Windows Copilot. We saw a huge range of refined ultrabooks, PC components, headphones, and much more hit the fray. We also saw the first foldable screen laptops, as the tech around flexible displays matures. 

We came together as a team and thought we'd recap all of our favorite tech, accessories, gadgets, and beyond — all from products we've personally tested and used. Congrats to all the winners, and to everyone, have an epic holiday season from the Windows Central team! 

Related: Also check out our Windows Central Game Awards for 2023! 

Best Tech Innovation of 2023

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Best Laptop of 2023

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Best Ultrabook of 2023

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Best Business Laptop of 2023

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Best Phone of 2023

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Best Desktop All-in-One of 2023

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Best Tech Accessory of 2023

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Best Mouse of 2023

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Best Monitor of 2023

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Best Webcam of 2023

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Best Windows PC App of 2023

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Best Mobile App for Windows Users of 2023

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Best Keyboard of 2023

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Best Microphone of 2023

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Best Gaming Laptop of 2023

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Best Gaming Hardware of 2023

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Best Gaming Display of 2023

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Best Pre-Built Gaming PC of 2023

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Best Gaming Input of 2023

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Best Gaming Headset of 2023

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Best Gaming Accessory of 2023

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And that's a wrap! 

2023 was a strange year in tech for a variety of reasons. As the pandemic becomes a memory, companies that went all-in on remote working are now having to course correct. The PC and accessory market slumped hard as demand for home offices dried up, and many of the biggest tech companies endured layoffs in its wake. 

As we head into 2024, there's a huge amount of promise for chip innovation, as competition for low energy processing gets increasingly aggressive. Demand for servers to power AI innovations has never been higher, and for the first time ever, we've been able to get full-blown high-quality gaming PCs squashed into devices almost as svelte as a Nintendo Switch. 

What are you most excited for in 2024? What was your favorite gadget in 2023? Hit the comments, let us know, and if you celebrate, have an awesome Christmas!