As 2022 winds down, Apple enthusiasts are reflecting on an eventful year marked by standout hardware releases. The tech giant rolled out the highly anticipated Dynamic Island for iPhones, several powerful new Macs, the M2 iPad Pro, and the Apple Watch Ultra, which has caught the attention of musician John Mayer. 9to5Mac celebrates these innovations with a "Best Apple product release of 2022" bracket, encouraging the community to vote via Twitter on their top picks. Participants will narrow down the options through four rounds until only one product emerges as the community's favored choice, influencing 9to5Mac’s annual best product selection.

Apple's product launches this year started with the Peek Performance event introducing the Mac Studio, Studio Display, and the high-performance M1 Ultra chip. The subsequent WWDC22 unveiled the M2 MacBook Air and the M2 13-inch MacBook Pro. September's Far Out event brought enthusiasts the updated iPhone lineup and Apple Watch models, including the groundbreaking Apple Watch Ultra. As a surprise end to its launch schedule, Apple released new iPad Pro models and the third-generation Apple TV 4K through an understated press release, ensuring that the year remained packed with innovative announcements.