Garmin vs Whoop, LG vs Sony and more – T3 Tech Cup, 26 June
Welcome to our tech alternative to the big game, where we play off the biggest gadgets against each other to find a true champion – it's voted for by you with no VAR involved
If you thought the World Cup was the biggest spectacle of the summer, you're sadly mistaken! The T3 Tech Cup is also underway, pitting 48 of the best tech products against one another to determine the ultimate winner.
Every day, we'll be battling it out between all sorts of product categories. Each of our head-to-heads will marry up with the live action on the pitch, so you can follow along with both at once.
To determine the winner, the result of each game will be decided by you, the readers. Below you'll see six polls to vote for your choice on today's games. You have until midnight (BST) to choose. The results will then be added to our table for the group stages and then form the progression into the knockout stages.
Once the group stages are complete, we will move to a round of 32 and then the final 16 before the quarter and semi-finals in July. The overall winner will be chosen in a final showdown on 19 July 2026.
Samsung S95H vs Panasonic Z95A
Both of these products have suffered losses in their opening two ties. It'll take a win here and some good fortune in the other groups for either of them to head through in a third place spot.
Our verdict: I suspect the Samsung might take this.
LG G5 vs Sony Bravia 9 II
The two sides at the top of the group are already guaranteed to be part of the next round. This battle, then, is for group supremacy and bragging rights.
Our verdict: Both worthy of the win.
Philips BT9000 vs Suri 2.0 electric toothbrush
Suri has been the standout performer so far in Group F, but somehow still finds itself with a job to do in the third game. Despite topping the group with two wins, other results could push it as low as third, if it doesn't continue its form here.
Our verdict: Surely Suri?
Braun Series 9 Pro+ vs Mdlondon Blow hair dryer
The Mdlondon Blow has struggled to make a mark here, while the Braun is teetering in the midst of the group. I'd expect the Braun to take the win, but three points against them would make things very interesting.
Our verdict: Braun, but not by much.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Oura Ring 4
A crucial tie in the middle of Group I! Apple currently has Oura pipped on votes difference, but it's all to play for.
Our verdict: Tough to call, but I'd suspect Apple will nab the win.
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro vs Whoop band
Top of the table vs bottom. You'd expect Garmin to ace this on current form.
Our verdict: Garmin.
How the T3 Tech Cup works
The T3 Tech Cup is based on the same format as the football World Cup taking place this summer. Here, instead of 48 nations from around the world, we've selected 48 of the top tech products from across the various industries T3 covers.
The format will follow the football exactly, meaning every time there's a game on TV, there's also a poll to vote on! We'll be keeping points tallies for the group stage to pick out the winners, runners-up and highest third-place finishers, which then feeds into the knockout rounds.
With the first round of fixtures almost at an end, there's a lot of action happening across the board. The groups (as of 18 June) are as follows:
The Groups
- Group A (Gaming consoles)
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 5 Pro
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Xbox Series X
- Group B (Streaming channels)
- Netflix
- Disney Plus
- Apple TV
- Amazon Prime
- Group C (Phones)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Nothing Phone 3
- Google Pixel 10 Pro
- Group D (TVs)
- Samsung S95H
- LG G5 OLED
- Sony Bravia 9 II
- Panasonic Z95A
- Group E (Smart home devices)
- Amazon Echo Show 11
- Nuki Smart Lock Pro
- Eufy S220 SoloCam
- Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus
- Group F (Men's grooming)
- Braun Series 9 Pro+ Shaver
- Philips BT9000 Beard Trimmer
- Suri 2.0 Electric Toothbrush
- Mdlondon Blow Hair Dryer
- Group G (Air treatment)
- MeacoFan Sefte Air Circulator
- MeacoDry Arete One Dehumidifier
- Princess Smart Air Conditioner
- Dyson Hot + Cool HF1
- Group H (Robo vacs)
- Roborock Saros 20
- Dreame Matrix 10 Ultra
- Shark Matrix Plus
- Eufy Omni E28
- Group I (Wearables)
- Apple Watch Ultra 3
- Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
- Whoop Band
- Oura Ring 4
- Group J (Drones)
- DJI Mavic 4 Pro
- DJI Flip
- Antigravity A1
- Hoverair X1 Pro
- Group K (Outdoor gadgets)
- Yeti Tundra Cooler
- Quechua Air Seconds 5.2
- EcoFlow River 3 UPS Power Station
- Leatherman Arc
- Group L (Cars)
- BMW iX3
- Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
- Porsche Taycan
