HardwareZone’s 2025 bestsellers: Top gadgets and accessories

While we frequently highlight what lands in your shopping carts throughout the year in our regular What Readers Bought series, it’s worth taking a step back to look at the bigger picture and broader purchasing trends that have shaped the year as a whole.

Here at HardwareZone, our team has spent some time crunching the numbers to find out which were the bestsellers of 2025, based on transactions via our story links, deal recommendations, and those shared by the community in the forum. Here is what we found…

Bestseller of the year

Released earlier mid-2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 quickly rose to the top, earning its place as the bestseller of the year.

The Switch 2 built upon what players loved about the original Switch while delivering meaningful hardware and software upgrades. Its launch brought renewed excitement to both longtime Nintendo fans and first-time Switch owners alike.

Looking to see if the Switch is the right gaming console for you? Come check out our experiences with it in our Nintendo Switch 2 Review.

Nintendo Switch 2

$672.00 $719.00 6.5% off

What else were the bestsellers of 2025?

This year’s bestsellers came from all corners, with no single category completely dominating user interests. While different items trended every month, there were some all-time favourites throughout the year. 

Dehumidifiers, Air Purifiers and Fans

The weather in Singapore is hot! Hot! HOT!

Turns out that the top few bestsellers this year aren’t flashy gadgets or luxury upgrades, but are ‘tools for survival’. Exaggeration aside, most Singaporeans (our forum chatter will no doubt bring these angles out every time without fail) will agree that dehumidifiers, air purifiers and portable fans are increasingly becoming necessities in our daily life, and it wasn’t surprising that these are highly sought-after purchases. When the air is humid, the sun relentless, and even standing outside for barely a minute gets you drenched, staying cool becomes a top priority.

Want to stay cool? Come check out our guides on how to choose the best product for you.

JisuLife Mini portable fan Life 9 5000mAh

$28.90 $57.00 49% off

novita Dehumidifier + Air Purifier The 2-In-1 ND2

$637.55 $758.00 20% off

Starting from $199.00

Smartphones and accessories

Smartphones and accessories remain some of the top sellers this year, reflecting how central and vital they have become to our everyday lives.

A surprising standout was the Xiaomi 15 Ultra being one of the more popular smartphones among our readers where sales conversions were attributed to HardwareZone. Meanwhile the SPIGEN Case for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was popular as well, proving that everyday protection is just as important as style and also signalling that many of our readers might have pre-ordered the phone early, but chanced upon our recommendations to better protect their new investment.

SPIGEN Case for Galaxy Z Fold 7

$89.59 $166.99 46% off

Xiaomi 15 Ultra Smartphone

$1,699.00

Portable chargers and Powerbanks

With more devices to power and busier days on the go, having a reliable source of battery life becomes less of a backup plan and more of a necessity. Portable chargers made their mark this year with a diverse range of options flying off the shelves, from slim and sleek designs like the Zendure SuperMini to laptop power banks like the Baseus Blade, staying fully charged is at the top of our reader’s minds. Here are some guides to help you better buy these accessories, and following that are some of the top buys from this category:-

UGREEN 20000mAh Power Bank

$37.99 $41.00 7% off

Zendure SuperMini 10000mAh/20W PD Portable Power Bank

$29.90 $39.90 25% off

3C-certified Anker Power bank 25000mAh

$134.99 $199.99 33% off

We’ve reviewed this very same power bank (sans the CCC-certification) if you’re keen to know of our real-world usage.

Baseus Blade 20000mAh 100w Laptop Power Bank

$73.49 $199.00 63% off

Baseus Power Bank Qpow2/3 20000mAh/10000mAh PD 22.5W 20W Fast Charging Powerbank

$34.90 $101.84 66% off

Other Vital Gadgets and Accessories

Other accessories had their moment in the spotlight too. From the Kobo E-reader for quiet reading breaks, the A810S Dashcam for peace of mind while driving, the Avatto mini folding keyboard for productivity on the go and the Nintendo Sound Clock for a playful start to the day. These small but smart and practical picks have earned their place amongst the bestsellers this year as transacted by our site readers.

Kobo E-Reader

$336.90 $339.90 0.9% off

70mai A810S 4K UHD Dashcam

$329.00 $429.00 27% off

AVATTO English Mini Folding keyboard

$23.83 $48.32 51% off

$135.00 $159.00 15% off

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