We're here at IFA 2023 in Berlin, and we want to share with our readers some of the best technology we found while scouring the show floor. There are lots of exciting innovations at IFA this year, but this list represents the crème de la crème.
If you're keen to see what was tickling our tech-buds at IFA 2023, check out the list below...
Honor Magic V2
We reviewed the Honor Magic Vs back in February, hailing it as an innovation in the foldable smartphone space. Fast forward to September, and Honor is unveiling the upgraded Honor Magic V2; their latest and greatest foldable smartphone yet. So, what makes the Honor Magic V2 so impressive?
Well, for a start, it is only 4.7mm thin when unfolded, which is pretty damn incredible considering it needs to house all sorts of components (which are also groundbreaking-ly thin). You can read more about the Honor Magic V2 in our report from the show, but rest assured, this is easily the most impressive foldable we have seen to date. Plus, it packs the Honor Falcon photography tech we now know so well, so look forward to some top snaps, too.
Urbanista Malibu Solar Bluetooth Speaker
Urbanista is doing great things with its solar-powered audio gear. Harnessing the power of our nearest star with its integrated Powerfoyle solar tech, your device can charge without limitation. Enter the sustainable (recycled plastic and other materials, don't you know) Urbanista Malibu, the latest in the brand's line of solar charging tech.
The Malibu is a brand new release and takes the solar tech to the less personal Bluetooth speaker space. Having conquered earbuds (read our Urbanista Phoenix review here) and headphones, now you can share your music with everyone, theoretically forever, thanks to the power of our nearest star. Bluetooth speakers are meant to be portable and thanks to its solar charging, the Malibu means the party never needs to end!
Dreame L20 Ultra
Dreame's new robot vacuum/mop hybrid promises to be somewhat of a game changer for those who enjoy the convenience of such a device. The brand has long been innovating the robovac space, bringing new features to the market, and now they have done it again with the revolutionary new Dreame L20 Ultra.
Not only does this device come with the most complete self-empty station in its price range (it replaces mopping water, adds cleaning solution, removes dust from the dustbin, and cleans and dries the mop head), but it also has outwards extending mop heads, which are a first on the market, and allow you to get into corners that other robot vacuum/mops simply can't.
Jackery 300 Plus
Jackery is an incredibly well-respected brand when it comes to portable power, and its brand-new Jackery 300 Plus power station is something to behold. Why? Because it packs enough power to keep you running for days on end, much like its big sibling, the 3000 Pro we recently reviewed.
Not only that, but it also charges within 2 hours using two of the Jackery solar panels, so as long as you can see the sun, you can load your power station with free juice, all provided by our nearest star. With up to 5kWh, you can deliver emergency power to your home for up to three days, which is great news if you are the outdoors type; you can keep running with the Jackery 300 Plus, which is small enough to fit in your rucksack.
Shure Aonic 50 Gen. II
Shure released the first generation of its iconic Aonic 50 cans back in April 2020, and now it steps up to the plate with the second generation of its impressive over-ears. If you thought the first generation broke ground when Shure released it to critical acclaim, then you can expect the second generation to wow just as much.
Not only does the Gen II carry Snapdragon Sound compatibility, but you also get the advantage of Spatial Sound across three separate modes. In addition to this, the 20-hour battery life from Gen I has increased to 45 hours, which is over twice the capacity of the first gen, and among the highest on the market!
Jabra Elite 10
Jabra's latest in its line of premium earbuds need to be heard to be believed. Standing at the Jabra booth, we were treated to some serious soundscaping thanks to the excellent quality audio the Elite 10's possess. This, combined with the Dolby 3D sound compatibility and the incredible head tracking, and you have an in-ear listening experience that we found to be unrivaled at IFA 2023.
Aside from this superb feature, Jabra has improved on the ANC, doubling the strength to drown out the world around you, which is exactly what you want when you're immersed in truly 3D sound. With 27 hours of battery life when you have ANC in constant use. Without ANC, this increases to 36 hours.
Withings ScanWatch 2
Withings has long been a recognized brand where well-being and wellness are concerned; its wearables have been tracking our health since 2008 and for good reason. It affords its users accurate and efficient data representation, and the Withings ScanWatch 2 is here to shake up the wearable industry with aplomb.
The ScanWatch 2 has plenty to shout about and offers all the features you would expect from a health-tracking smartwatch. However, Withings bring something new to the table with the ScanWatch 2; 24/7 temperature monitoring. This means that you can quickly and easily know if your temperature suddenly raises or drops, which might indicate a health issue. Great work from Withings here.
Lenovo Legion Go
Step aside Steam Deck, Lenovo is elbowing you well out of the way with its brand new handheld gaming PC, set to power up the gaming market with a device that will give Steam and ASUS a run for their money. The device will have all the trappings of a powerful handheld gaming PC, with Xbox Game Pass compatibility coming as standard.
In terms of specs, we're looking at a nifty Ryzen Z1, and the Legion Go will feast your eyeballs with gaming goodness via an impressive 8.8 inch, 144 Hz variable refresh rate display. Fans of handheld gaming have a lot to look forward to with Lenovo's fantastic handheld (not least being able to play Starfield in the palm of their hand...). Check out our dedicated Lenovo Legion Go article for our hands-on experience!
CASETiFY Ultra Bounce Case
You have to love Casetify. The brand produces some fantastic smartphone accessories, and it hasn't broken form with the latest in its line; a protective case for the iPhone 15, which launches only a couple of weeks after IFA. Stylish yet hard-wearing, Casetify knows how to keep your phone safe, giving you peace of mind that your new handset isn't going to meet an untimely demise because of your clumsy butter fingers.
The cases come with hardy rubber bumpers on each corner, which obviously reduce the impact if you accidentally drop your phone. It also covers the rear of the phone in protective plastic, meaning that the glass fascia isn't going to splinter into a million pieces the second it touches the ground after a drop. iPhones are expensive, we all know that, so protect yours with a Casetify case and feel all the better for it.
Robosen Grimlock Robot
Robosen definitely takes the accolade for one of the most eye-catching displays at IFA this year. With a row of their Optimus Prime and Bumblebee robots performing a synced-up Shaolin-style drill, with a further Optimus center stage pulling off some impressive martial arts, we stopped several times with big, stupid grins on our faces.
The latest addition to their automated robot toy collection is the prehistoric T-Rex, Grimlock, also from Transformers. Capable of transforming between his robot and dinosaur form without you even going near him, the brand new Grimlock bot would make an excellent addition to ANY Transformer collector's display. With full app integration, a massive selection of moves to pull off, and faithful detailing, this is one robot in disguise that is bound to put a smile on anyone's face.
Lenco LBT 335
Lenco's impact on the consumer-ready turntable market has gone from strength-to-strength over a series of excellent quality releases, and its brand new LBT 335 turntable continues this trend... but with a twist that pushes the brand in a nice environmentally friendly direction. Lovingly crafted from lightweight bamboo, you can have great audio while you also make an eco-conscious decision to make your sound more sustainable.
With a carbon tone-arm, topped off with a high-quality Ortofon 2MRED cart, and a cork slipmat, the Lenco LBT 335 turntable doesn't just look the part; it sounds the part too. Forn those of you who are looking for their first foray back into the world of vinyl audio, you cannot go wrong with Lenco's brand-new LBT 335 turntable. Plus, it has Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, for those of you with wireless speakers.
JLAB JBuds Mini
Struggling to find a pair of earbuds that fit in your ears? Well, struggle no more, because JLAB has the answer in the (very miniscule) form of its JBuds Mini; the smallest earbuds available on the market. If your ears can't accommodate regular earbuds without you experiencing searing pain, then you need to see what these cute lil 'buds have to offer.
Sporting an excellent battery life (despite their diminutive stature) great sound, and the aforementioned small sizing, these earbuds are perfectly placed to allow even the tiniest of ears to enjoy pitch-perfect music. With a small charging case to match, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair of earbuds that deliver this level of comfort while simultaneously packing in big, bassy, beat-driven brilliance.
Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini
It would seem that IFA 2023 is primed with devices that can deliver excellent quality while reducing their overall form factor, and the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini is one such device. Packing in the glorious audio tech that Sennheiser is so well known for, the AMBEO Mini offers stunning 3D sound from a small, space-saving source.
Measuring only 70 x 10 x 6.5 cm, the soundbar is ideal for those who need to save on space, but don't want to compromise on sound quality. It may be small, but as they say, the best things come in small packages, and the AMBEO Mini does just that, taking up near to no space among your existing setup, scanning your room in order to tailor the sound to the space it will inhabit. Quite remarkable!
AWOL Vision Vanish Laser TV
Want a serious IFA premium pick? Well, check out the AWOL Vision Vanish for size. This beast incorporates a laser TV projector, a retracting screen, and a smart cabinet, all in one unit. TVs can sometimes look like a blot on your living space in all their monstrousness, but the AWOL Vision handily packs the TV away after you have finished watching.
With a 100 or 120-inch projection screen, the device doesn't scrimp on real estate, and it offers some serious chops when it comes to your movie consumption. 3D? Check. MEMC tech? Check! You can even play your favorite video games on the Vision Vanish, using the integrated game mode. And when you are all done, you just need to tell the smart cabinet to pack everything away, and it will!
IFA 2023: Wrapped
And, just like that, another year at IFA is done and dusted. The show has been fantastic this year, delivering some outstanding tech, all of which you have just read about. No matter what you're looking for, the brands at IFA have done themselves proud, dropping some of the finest tech of the year in our laps. And with that, we're off to put our feet up because they are literally loaded with Berlin blisters after all that floor-walking on your behalf.