Men’s lifestyle publication Man of Many has revealed its list of top 100 consumer products and trends of 2023, based on reviews from Man of Many’s team of technology, style, automotive and culture editors over the past 12 months.
The Man of Many 100, now in its fifth year, showcases the best value products released and celebrates the top products across eight distinct categories: tech, auto, watches, drinks, fashion, outdoors, home and living, and fitness and sport.
Nick Hall, Man of Many editor-in-chief, said Man of Many has made a “concerted effort” to highlight the innovations that matter.
“Concentrating on products that we personally tested and evaluated ourselves, the Man of Many 100 is designed to arm our savvy readers with the tools they need to tackle the modern world, whether that be through pioneering developments in AI or the latest in considered an indulgence,” Hall added.
The Man of Many list of recognises top brands including industry stalwarts, both domestic and international names. Among the global brands are Longines, Apple, Kia, and LG, which earned honours for their flagship releases this year. Local brands, including furniture specialists King Living, Melbourne whisky producer Starward and South Australian winemaker St Hugo were recognised for their contributions.
The Man of Many 100 also looks back at the year in products and the sweeping change in consumer trends, taking into account each product’s influence on the market and personal reviews.
Among the tech that trended this year was the unveiling of the Apple Vision Pro and arrival of the highly anticipated Tesla Cybertruck. Hall said this year saw technology take on new life with some of “the most provocative and interesting product reveals in recent memory.”
“Even concepts that have yet to hit the market, like Apple’s Vision Pro and Motorola’s wrap-around Adaptive Display, have altered the way we think about product use. It was important for us to shine a light, not simply on our favourite products of 2023, but also on the innovative concepts that provide a glimpse into the future of consumer technology,” he added.
Man of Many’s list also revealed a number of insights, including how AI continues to be an integral part of product development and integration with Five of the eight categories in the list included products with an AI focus.
It also highlighted the shift in consumer priorities with convenience at the centre. Flexible working arrangements has seen more brands focus on portability with handheld and compact devices were the big winners in the Tech category.
Sustainability was also a high priority reflected in the list, showing consumers are prioritising the sustainability drive as a key purchasing consideration in 2024.