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  • Updated: Dec 30, 2020

10 Most Purchased Tech Gadgets Of 2020

Tech was a lifeline to anyone able to or forced to remotely work. To be able to do any of these, you will need a good and reliable Wi-Fi connection to enable you to stay in touch will life outside your homes.

This has led many to upgrade their routers. Many have also upgraded their laptops given increased usage.

Working from home has presented new and unique challenges, too, allowing tech to come to the rescue in the form of secondary monitors and HDMI cables.

Additionally, notable launches like Apple’s AirPods Max headphones hoped to help users tune out loud family members and pets. While we were only commuting from our bedroom to our remote workstation every morning (if we were lucky enough to be able to do so), our phones remained with us at all times, which meant accessories like wireless chargers and protective cases became necessary.

The drive for advancement in other areas of tech has also necessitated the creation of new inventions for ease of life. Hence, below are the 10 most purchased wearable and personal tech for the Year 2020 as compiled by NBCNews

1. iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer

Non-contact infrared thermometers have become increasingly popular during the pandemic, as they don’t need to be sterilized before each use and you don’t have to get very close to someone to take their temperature.

The iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer makes this list of the best digital thermometers for home use since it can read one’s temperature from about 1.2 inches away and in about one second.

Medical experts advised, however, that under-tongue thermometers tend to give the most accurate temperature readings.

2. HoMedics UV Clean Sanitizer Bag

If the pandemic inspired you to routinely sanitize your phone and other items, a UV light sanitizer can help kill bacteria and germs that build up during the day.

In sanitizing your phone and other gadgets, medical experts said out of all types of UV light, only UV-C light can kill germs, which products like HoMedics UV Clean Sanitizer Bag utilize.

HoMedics UV light sanitizer bag is also portable, so you can clean items on the go. Other notable products from our guide include the HomeSoap UV Sanitizer and the PhoneSoap Pro, both of which rely upon UV-C light to get rid of harmful microbes.

3. TP-Link AC1750 Smart Wi-Fi RouterWhile some Wi-Fi routers can cost you over $200, tech expert Whitson Gordon noted less expensive options still offer up a lot for what they’re worth. He recommended the budget-friendly TP-Link AC1750 Smart Wi-Fi Router, saying it's the best bang for your buck. The router has fast Wireless AC performance and offers Amazon Alexa support.

Readers also like the Asus AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router for its management interface that includes parental controls and guest networking, and the Netgear Nighthawk 12-Stream AX12 Wi-Fi 6 Router, which is one of the fastest routers you can buy right now.

4. COSORI Air Fryer Max XL
During the pandemic, many people invested in air fryers to simplify cooking dinner after a long day working from home.

Cooking experts recommended the COSORI Air Fryer Max XL because it has a large square basket, allowing you to cook bulkier foods like a whole chicken and potatoes.

Since you can prepare food with very little oil in an air fryer, experts suggested readers also invest in the Misto Brushed Aluminum Oil Sprayer to control how much they’re adding to ingredients.

READ MORE: 5 Tech Devices To Check Your Blood Pressure Yourself

5. Tripp Lite 8 Outlet Surge Protector
Surge protectors, which often double as power strips, prevent surges in voltage from damaging the devices plugged into them, but they wear out over time, forcing you to eventually replace them.

Tech expert Whitson Gordon named the Tripp Lite 8 Outlet Surge Protector the best standard surge protector because it contains an automatic shutoff mechanism that stops delivering power once its surge protection has worn out.

While most readers purchased the Tripp Lite 8 Outlet Surge Protector, the Belkin 12-Outlet Pivot-Plug Power Strip was also a top seller. Eight of the Belkin product’s 12 outlets pivot 90 degrees, allowing you to move them around depending on what you’re plugging in.

6. Dell Inspiron 14 7000 LaptopAs colleges across the country went remote for the fall semester, many students opted to upgrade their laptops to newer models that allowed them to attend online classes, complete homework, and stream shows in their downtime.

The Dell Inspiron 14 7000 Laptopzz which is one of the best laptops for college students, has a 14-inch full HD screen, a light build, an efficient processor, and a long battery life. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 so it’s set up for fast internet.

The Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch was also a best-seller among readers.

7. TP-Link AC750 Wi-Fi Extender
Wi-Fi extenders are plug-in devices that help broaden the coverage of your home network. The TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender is an affordable option that can cover a dead zone in a pinch, and it’s named one of the best Wi-Fi range extenders in our guide to the best mesh Wi-Fi systems and Wi-Fi range extenders of 2020.

Although it’s not as speedy as more expensive options, according to tech expert Whitson Gordon, it works with up to 20 devices and boosts Wi-Fi coverage up to 1200 square feet.

8. Amazon eero mesh WiFi System

Going a step beyond Wi-Fi extenders, mesh Wi-Fi systems contain multiple units, all of which are aware of each other’s existence and work to spread connection across a large area.

The Amazon eero mesh WiFi system is also one of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems and Wi-Fi range extenders, and it contains three small units you place around your house. It’s easy to set up and also equips Wi-Fi 6.

9. Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries Rechargeable Toothbrush
While dental experts say your brushing habits are more important than the type of toothbrush you use, electric toothbrushes make it easier to clean the entire mouth more efficiently.

The Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries Rechargeable Toothbrush is a high-tech option that tracks your techniques in real-time through an app.

The toothbrush has six modes namely daily clean, gum care, sensitive, whitening, deep clean, and tongue cleaner, and it’s compatible with all Oral-B brush heads.

10. Apple iPad Pro
When Apple’s iPad Pro launched this year, tech expert Whitson Gordon argued that the product is the only tablet worth buying due to its longevity and functionality, as well as newly added features like a LiDAR scanner and full trackpad support.

The iPad Pro is a good option for people looking to replace their computer with a tablet. It has the most powerful processor in an iPad to date, the A12Z Bionic and up to 1TB of storage. The iPad Pro is also compatible with accessories like the Apple Pencil.

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