Best of IFA 2025: 18 Groundbreaking Gadgets That Stole the Show
Each year, Berlin’s IFA show turns into a futuristic playground where the world’s most daring tech brands showcase tomorrow’s innovations. IFA 2025 was no exception, from smart glasses and AI earbuds to mind-blowing robot vacuums, this year was packed with tech wizardry that left us wide-eyed and wanting more.
Here are 18 standout devices that didn’t just catch our attention, they rewired our expectations for what’s possible in everyday tech.
Tecno Spark Slim
If minimalism had a smartphone avatar, the Spark Slim would be it. At just 5.92mm thin, Tecno’s new 4G model doesn’t just chase trends, it slices through them. You get a bright 144Hz AMOLED display, 50MP camera, and mood-lit LEDs around the rear lenses that function like an animated emoji face. It’s surprisingly powerful too, with punchy chipsets and a solid 5,160mAh battery. Starting at just $200, this phone is proof that design and personality don’t have to come at flagship prices.
Acer Swift Air 1
Imagine a 16-inch laptop that weighs less than your 13-inch MacBook Air. That’s the Acer Swift Air 16, which packs an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD into a 2.4-pound shell. The 2.8K OLED screen and 120Hz refresh rate make it an absolute visual treat. But it’s the sheer portability that takes the crown, a full-size laptop that feels feather-light and breezes through productivity tasks.
Lenovo Legion Go 2
A beastly follow-up to the Legion Go, this OLED-sporting handheld runs on an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip with detachable controllers and improved ergonomics. The 8.8-inch display is massive for handheld gaming, and the Hall effect joysticks make every move feel frictionless. Add in AI frame-generation and 30% better performance over its predecessor, and the Go 2 is gunning for the top tier of portable PC gaming.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11
The Galaxy Tab S11, especially in its 14.6-inch form, is a stunner. That Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a Dimensity 9400 Plus chip makes it a multitasking powerhouse. Samsung’s DeX mode turns the Android UI into a surprisingly robust desktop environment, giving students and professionals real laptop vibes, without the bulk.
Geekom A9 Mega
What if you could fit RTX 50-series performance and 128GB of RAM into a box the size of your lunch? The Geekom A9 Mega does exactly that. Running on the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, it supports 4K gaming, massive AI workflows, and even multitasks like a dream, all while looking drop-dead sleek in its aluminium chassis. The Mac mini finally has competition.
Acemate Tennis Robot
With 4K binocular vision and omnidirectional movement, the Acemate isn’t just a ball launcher—it’s an AI opponent and personal trainer rolled into one. It can chase, return, and analyze your game in real time. Post-match, it even offers personalized improvement suggestions. Yes, it’s $2,499, but it might be the best coach you’ll ever have.
Dreame Bionic QuadTrack
This tank-legged robot vacuum shell transforms any Dreame bot into a stair-climbing marvel. With the ability to scale 9.8-inch stairs and maneuver like a miniature sci-fi rover, the QuadTrack isn’t just impressive, it’s borderline revolutionary. It doesn’t have a release date yet, but it’s a future every multi-story homeowner should be watching.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The FE line always balanced premium features at an affordable price, and the S25 FE continues that legacy. For $649, you get an AMOLED screen, a large battery, and all the AI goodness of One UI 8. It’s not flagship-level, but it nails the essentials with flair, a win for students and everyday users alike.
Ecovacs Deebot X11 Omnicyclone
With 19,500Pa suction, 4WD obstacle climbing, self-cleaning, and AI smarts, the Deebot X11 is the most capable cleaning bot yet. The roller mop lifts and scrubs with precision, and PowerBoost ensures minimal downtime. Yes, it’s $1,499, but you’ll barely lift a finger again when it comes to floor care.
JLab JBuds Open
The JBuds Open ditch traditional headphone architecture in favor of open-back design that delivers studio-level sound while keeping you aware of your surroundings. With surprisingly deep bass and zero audio leakage, these are perfect for immersive sessions without isolation, ideal for focused listening in safe, quiet spaces.
We Are Rewind GB-001
Part Bluetooth speaker, part cassette deck, part karaoke machine, the GB-001 is nostalgia reengineered for today. The sound? Phenomenal. The versatility? Off the charts. It’s the Swiss Army knife of audio gear, wrapped in a gloriously vintage shell that’s as stylish as it is functional.
Lenovo ThinkBook VertiFlex
The ThinkBook VertiFlex concept is a vertical dream. Flip its dual-hinge display into portrait mode and gain 45% more usable screen space, perfect for reading, coding, or scrolling. It even lets you dock your phone and use it as an extension of your screen. Surprisingly light and infinitely practical, this is one concept we hope hits production soon.
Antigravity A1
Antigravity’s A1 drone is the first 8K 360-degree camera drone that lets you capture now and frame later. Add in immersive first-person goggles and ultra-responsive controls, and you’ve got a flying cinema machine that even amateurs can master. Game-changing for content creators.
Rokid Smart Glasses
Rokid’s latest smart glasses fuse AI and AR into a lightweight, wearable assistant. Live language translation, ChatGPT-5 integration, and spatial overlays make this $599 pair smarter than most smartphones. With voice and touch control, it’s sleek, discreet, and genuinely useful.
XGIMI Horizon 20 Max
This isn’t just a projector, it’s a home cinema powerhouse. With Lens Shift, 5700 ISO lumens, Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced optics, and gaming-focused 240Hz refresh rate, the Horizon 20 Max delivers breathtaking visuals and elite responsiveness. Pre-order with perks at $2,399.
Viam OpenNote
The OpenNote earbuds support 16-language live translation, ChatGPT-powered summaries, and crystal-clear music quality. Their open-ear design keeps things breezy while still delivering sharp sound. Ideal for productivity nerds and polyglots alike, they redefine what “smart” audio means.
Aukey MagFusion Ark
Aukey’s MagFusion Ark solves wireless charging once and for all. The 6-in-1 modular system includes fast-charging 6,700mAh battery pods, intelligent cooling fans, and flexibility that Apple’s AirPower never achieved. It’s the ultimate desk-to-go power platform.
The Future Is Here (And It’s Wildly Cool)
From vertically flipping laptops and cassette-speakers to AI tennis bots and stair-scaling vacuums, the future of tech is as playful as it is practical. Whether you’re hunting productivity, fitness, entertainment, or just the coolest new toy on the block, this year’s IFA has something for every kind of geek. One thing’s certain: we’re already counting the days until IFA 2026.
