Welcome to Videomaker’s Best Products of 2025. We’re here to celebrate the most useful, innovative and exciting audio and video products released over the past year.
To be considered as one of the best products of 2025, each product had to meet the following criteria:
- The product must be useful to the user and contribute to effective storytelling.
- The product should be easy to use for professionals and beginners.
- It must offer good value while also offering quality for the price.
- It should be innovative for its users.
- It must be reliable on set, in an editing bay or wherever the product will be used.
- The product must be consistently effective for its users.
Now that that’s out of the way, let’s dig into our list and explore the Best Products of 2025.
Best Android smartphone
Google Pixel 9
Google is aiming for a premium experience with the latest generation of Pixel phones. The Google Pixel 9 lineup features larger, brighter screens, improved durability and Google’s custom Tensor G4 chips.
But the star of the show is the Pixel 9’s new 48 megapixel (MP) ultra-wide camera. That’s an upgrade from just 1 2MP on the Pixel 8. On top of hardware improvements, the Pixel 9 also features some powerful AI tools. Add Me, Auto Frame and Magic Editor make it even easier to capture the photos and videos you envision.
Best iOS smartphone
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
With the iPhone 16 Pro Max, Apple leverages a 48 MP quad-pixel sensor and the A18 Pro chip to enable video capture in 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision. The new iPhone also offers a feature called Audio Mix. This lets you adjust audio levels in your video according to what you deem most important. Complementing these A/V improvements, the 16 Pro Max features enhanced, user-friendly camera controls. These help you open your camera and access key features quickly when the moment strikes.
Best mobile gimbal
DJI Osmo Mobile 7P
The DJI Osmo Mobile 7P is the perfect companion for social media mavens on the go. Opt for the 7P over the standard Osmo Mobile 7 to get the Multifunctional Module, which integrates built-in light and audio capabilities and turns the Osmo Mobile 7P into a complete mobile video studio. Both models come with an integrated extension rod and tripod and native tracking capabilities.
In addition to the core stabilization features, the Osmo Mobile 7P features DJI’s ActiveTrack 7.0 for smart subject tracking as well as support for gesture control.
The gimbal offers 10 hours of battery life and can even charge your phone on the go to keep the video rolling.
Best laptop
MacBook Pro with M5 Chip
With the new M5 all-in-one chip, the latest Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro is ready to support AI tasks and workflows along with high-end video editing and 3D rendering. The new laptop is faster all around, with up to 1.6x faster graphics performance in pro apps and 20% faster multithread performance versus the previous M4. Aside from this powerhouse of a chip, the MacBook Pro features a bright 1,600 nit Liquid Retina XDR display and up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge.
Best video editing software
Adobe Generative Extend
We’re getting specific with our award for best video editing software of 2025. This year, we’re recognizing Adobe’s Generative Extend, an AI-powered editing tool found inside Premiere Pro. Generative Extend is exactly what it sounds like; it’s a way to extend a shot that’s just a little bit too short. We’ve all been there, cursing the camera person (or ourselves) for not holding onto a shot for a couple more seconds. Generative Extend solves this common frustration. It uses AI-generated media to stretch the beginning or end of your clip by up to two seconds for video or 10 seconds for audio, adding just enough to polish to your edit.
Best storage
SanDisk Creator PRO Portable SSD
Available in capacities up to 4 TB yet weighing only 77.5 grams, the SanDisk Creator PRO Portable SSD gives the space you need without adding bulk to your kit. The Creator PRO touts read speeds up to 2,000 MB/s, more than enough to smoothly transfer, edit and playback video footage.
On top of blazing speeds, large capacity and compact design, this drive features three-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance for extra reliability.
Best microphone
Sennheiser Profile Wireless Mic System
New this year from Sennheiser, the Profile Wireless Mic System comes ready to go with two microphone-transmitters and one receiver. The set is capable of transmitting audio up to 800 feet with line of sight and up to 490 feet with body blocking. Though each transmitter has a mic built in and can easily clip onto your subject’s lapel, you have the option to connect an external microphone via a 3.5 mm connector. The transmitters also feature internal 24-bit audio recording. Similarly flexible, the receiver can connect to a camera, audio recorder, computer or smartphone. Overall, the Profile Wireless Mic System is a compact yet capable audio solution for video producers.
Best audio recorder
Zoom H6studio 6-track 32-bit float Audio Recorder
The Zoom H6studio is hefty compared to other Zoom Handy Recorders, but the features and quality justify the extra size and weight. Along with two 19.4 mm large-diaphragm mics arranged in an XY pattern for stereo audio capture, the H6studio features four combo XLR/TRS inputs that can each supply 48V phantom power. While the H6studio is equipped with a two-inch color display with waveform and meters, clipping is unlikely thanks to 32-bit float recording and a dynamic range of +123 dB.
Best field monitor
Atomos Shinobi GO
With a 5.2-inch SuperAtom IPS capacitive HDR touchscreen, this full HD video monitor offers impressive brightness at 1,500 nits. Using a technique called Frame Rate Control, the Atomos Shinobi GO is able to reproduce 10-bit images, even though it’s technically an eight-bit monitor. It supports 4K UHD video feeds up to 30 frames per second (fps) or full HD feeds up to 60 fps, and offers LUT preview for up to eight custom LUTs.
It’s a great pick for content creators or anyone who needs a simple solution for getting a more accurate preview of their shots.
Best camcorder
Panasonic HC-X2100
Professional event videographers put strict requirements on their cameras. When you can’t afford to miss a moment, the Panasonic HC-X2100 offers the key combination of lightweight design, ergonomic tactile controls, a long zoom range and high-quality video capture. The HC-X2100 records 4K UHD video at up to 60 fps using 10-bit HEVC compression. With a 25 to 600 mm equivalent zoom, the camera offers 24x optical magnification. This is complemented by a hybrid 5-axis image stabilization system. Throughout our testing, this camera handled long events, varied lighting, and complex production needs with steady results. In other words, it’s a workhorse.
Best mirrorless camera
Panasonic LUMIX S1II
Like the original Panasonic LUMIX S1, the LUMIX S1II is a well-rounded hybrid camera with a focus on video performance. With a new partially-stacked 24 MP BSI CMOS sensor, the LUMIX S1II captures 6K Open Gate video at up to 30 fps as well as UHD 4K at 120 fps and Full HD at 240 fps. Eight stops of in-body image stabilization, dual native ISO and up to 14 stops of dynamic range make the camera a good choice for handheld, low-light and high-contrast shots.
The Panasonic LUMIX S1II delivers everything we’ve come to expect from the LUMIX camera line and more, making it our pick for best mirrorless camera of 2025.
Best cine camera
Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K
The Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K combines the full-frame 12K sensor from the URSA Cine 12K LF with the form factor of the PYXIS 6K. The 12K RGBW full-frame sensor boasts a resolution of 12288 x 8040, making it almost three times larger than Super 35. Along with the extreme resolution, the camera also promises up to 16 stops of dynamic range and 12-bit video captured in the BRAW format for true-to-life color reproduction. Selling for just under $5,000, the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K is an easy choice for best cine camera of 2025.
Best specialty camera
GoPro MAX2
Winner of the action camera category, the GoPro MAX2 is also our pick for best specialty camera of 2025.
Of course, its rugged design makes it great for capturing extreme sports and outdoor adventures, but with its 8K resolution and 360-degree field of view, the MAX2 is also a highly capable spherical video camera. While most video shooters will crop in on the most interesting section of the sphere for the final edit, those working in the immersive video space will appreciate the MAX2 as a specialty camera.
Best Fixed-lens Camera
Fujifilm GFX100RF
If you’re one who believes that the right constraints can enhance creativity, the Fujifilm GFX100RF is for you. This large-format fixed-lens camera lets you capture the world through a single fixed perspective: a F/4 35 mm prime lens. The lens is matched to a larger-than-full-frame 102 MP sensor, giving you a 28 mm field of view. The camera takes beautiful photos and can also capture 10-bit 422 DCI 4K video. Because of its outstanding image quality, the GFX100RF is an exceptional camera in its particular niche.
Best cine lens
SIRUI Vision Prime 1 T1.4 Full Frame Cine Lens
The SIRUI Vision Prime 1 T1.4 Full Frame Cine Lens is designed for high-resolution video work where the details matter. Along with aspherical glass elements and high-refractive index materials to prevent distortion and chromatic aberration, a multi-layer nano coating protects the image from flares and ghosting. The 12-bade aperture opens to a maximum of T1.4 for strong low-light performance and pleasingly round bokeh in out-of-focus areas.
Plus, the 270° focus throw offers more precise control when pulling focus. Finally, the lens offers a large 46 mm image circle, making it a good fit for full-frame and Open Gate image formats. Overall, the Vision Prime 1 is a well-rounded cinema lens.
Best prime lens
Sony 50mm F1.4 G Master Prime Lens
With the 50mm F1.4 G Master Prime, Sony brings a classic walking-around focal length to the G Master line. The natural, naked-eye look of this 50 mm lens is enhanced through its innovative optics. It features two XA (extreme aspherical) and one ED (extra-low dispersion) elements along with Sony’s Nano AR Coating II for clear, clean images with minimal distortion.
The lens’s 11-blade aperture maxes out at f/1.4, which is good fit for low-light shots and shallow depth of field. Plus, its small and light form factor makes the Sony 50mm F1.4 G Master Prime even easier to take with you on the go.
Best zoom lens
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II Zoom Lens
The headline feature for this lens is its internal zoom design. A shorter, lighter lens overall, the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm F2.8 SII’s lens barrel doesn’t need to extend or retract as you zoom in and out. This adds to the appeal for video producers. It limits shifts in the lens’s center of gravity that could cause issues when shooting with a gimbal. Combine this with crisp optics, an 11-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh and five-times-faster focusing, and it’s easy to see why this is our pick for best zoom lens of 2025.
And with that, we’ve reached the last of our best product of the year award winners for 2025. As always, it was a challenge to choose our favorites among the many amazing video products we encountered this year. Congratulations to this year’s winners; we can’t wait to see what next year brings.
