IFA Berlin is a staple of the tech calendar and this year's expo promises a true celebration of innovation as the show enjoys its 100-year milestone. From its early beginnings as the "Great German Radio Exhibition," IFA Berlin (or Internationale FunkAusstellung Berlin for those linguistically gifted) has grown into a must-see showcase of consumer tech that never fails to amaze.
The Laptop Mag team has arrived in Berlin, Germany, and is geared up to bring you all of the latest and breaking news from the event, as well as crown the winners of our Laptop Laurel awards — our branded backing for the best tech on show.
This special Laptop Mag issue will follow our on-the-ground staffers as they navigate the showroom floor of Messe Berlin and gain insight into how major brands envision the months and years ahead unfolding in the consumer tech space.
Join us for a week-long exploration of IFA Berlin 2024's many incredible brands and products as we seek out hints to the road ahead, and hopefully uncover some hidden gems along the way.
Welcome to Laptop Mag's IFA Berlin 2024 issue.
IFA Berlin 2024: Latest news
Despite two major chip launches this year, only a handful of laptops were fully debuted at IFA Berlin. Thankfully, Samsung came in hot with the new Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360.
Asus' design magic elevates the Zenbook S 14 above its cliche grey and black colorways with a focus on materials and style to win our Laptop Laurel for best design at IFA Berlin.
If you are all-in on the Apple mobile ecosystem with an Apple Watch, AirPods, and iPhone, the Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station, which debuted at IFA 2024, is the travel gear upgrade you need.
The RingConn Gen 2 Smart Ring debuted at IFA 2024 to coincide with its Kickstarter launch, and with up to 12 days of battery life it's a compelling alternative to competitors like Oura and Samsung.
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ strives to correct the mistakes of its predecessor, earning it our award for best gaming gadget at IFA Berlin 2024. Here's a look at the highlights of this upcoming handheld gaming PC.
Few uses of large language models come off as particularly revolutionary, but Intel's "Bringing Adventure Gaming to Life" concept just might be the AI feature to change my mind.
The Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC is one of the more clever laptop concepts I've seen in years. Debuting at IFA 2024, it uses a motorized hinge to offer a range of new experiences that could be invaluable to some users.
The Twelve South PlugBug 120W has Apple's Find My, so you can always track it down. That creative feature earned it our award for best laptop accessory at IFA Berlin 2024.
The Reolink Altas PT Ultra mixes privacy and flexibility to earn Laptop Mag's award for best smart home debut at IFA Berlin. Here are the highlights of this powerful smart home security camera.
The Acer Nitro V 14 is a breath of fresh air in the gaming laptop space, earning it our award for best gaming laptop debut at IFA Berlin. Here are the highlights of this compact new gaming laptop.
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Why are all gaming laptops black and gray? The Acer Nitro V 14 highlights a frustrating trend in gaming tech with colors, gender stereotypes, and outdated marketing tactics.
Acer officially unveiled the Nitro Blaze 7 handheld gaming PC at IFA Berlin 2024, but is this new handheld too late to the party? Here’s how Acer is trying to stand out from its rivals.
Lenovo's Auto Twist AI PC is a clever gimmick that could become much more.
Asus announced several new systems powered by Intel's new Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" chipset ahead of the IFA Berlin trade show.
Acer has unveiled several laptops in the Nitro, Swift, and TravelMate lines at IFA Berlin, including two new gaming laptops: the Acer Nitro V 16 and Acer Nitro V 14.
Ahead of IFA Berlin, ASUS is launching two new laptops with the new Snapdragon X Plus CPU: the Vivobook S15 and ProArt PZ13. Here’s everything we know, including specs, price, and release date.
During a keynote speech ahead of the IFA Berlin conference, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon officially announced the new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus.
The most recent Dell XPS 13 already holds the record for our laptop with the longest battery life, but if Dell's claims are accurate, it may be set to break its own record.
Intel has made plenty of claims about the performance of the new Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" chipsets, but how do they actually handle when put to the test?
The days of needing a discrete GPU to play games at medium or high settings may very well be behind us thanks to AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix Point" and Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" chipsets.
Intel officially launches the Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" series of processors today, September 3, 2024, in Berlin, Germany just ahead of the IFA Berlin trade show. Here's what you need to know.
Spare a moment as we introduce Laptop Mag's IFA Berlin 2024 Issue: a week of on-the-ground coverage featuring exciting consumer tech reveals and awards brought to you straight from the showroom floor of the Messe Berlin.
IFA Berlin 2024: Laptop Laurels
Laptop Mag scoured the showroom floor of Messe Berlin during IFA 2024 looking for the latest and greatest in consumer tech to report back on. However, we also took some time to highlight particular products worthy of considerable praise by handing out our newest seal of honor, the Laptop Laurel.
This year, we chose winners spread across ten different categories, from debut smart home devices to the best gaming laptops on show. Below is where you can see our winning selection, and learn more about each.
Despite two major chip launches this year, only a handful of laptops were fully debuted at this year's IFA Berlin expo. Many manufacturers reused laptop chassis for the upcoming Intel Core Ultra 200V and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processors, making it tricky for any laptop debuts to really stun us.
Thankfully, Samsung came in hot with the new Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 and promptly saved the day.
If you want a portable gaming laptop with a sleek design (that isn't black or gray) paired with powerful specs, the Acer Nitro V 14 deserves your attention.
Innovation doesn't need to only happen behind closed doors, and the Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC is hopefully the seed of an idea that blossoms at Lenovo and beyond.
There's a nice matte sheen to the unique ceraluminum chassis that helps increase the stark contrast on the Zumaia Gray model, and it helps the Zenbook S 14 and S 16 effortlessly grab your attention.
To me, “Bringing Adventure Gaming to Life” feels more like how we should be using generative AI to enhance our experiences
The Reolink Altas PT Ultra puts users first with private local storage, next-gen night vision, a robust app, and communication features that make this smart home security camera about more than just security.
I look forward to testing the RingConn Gen 2 Smart Ring out fully, but for now, it's interesting to see another player in the market pushing the boundaries of what's possible in this tiny form factor.
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ makes a positive first impression, one that gives me hope it could live up to the promises of the original and maybe even exceed them.
The addition of Find My might seem like a small upgrade, but it adds a new level of convenience to the Twelve South PlugBug 120W, earning it Laptop Mag's award for the best laptop accessory at IFA Berlin 2024.
Charging the three devices alone wouldn't have been enough; it delivers the fastest charging possible to your devices with some flexibility in the watch and phone stand components.
Our coverage of IFA Berlin 2024 wouldn't have been possible without our team member's attendance. Their combined knowledge, skillsets, and know-how were invaluable when it came to seeking out the best IFA Berlin 2024 has to offer and reporting back on everything they found.
This year's outbound team included Laptop Mag Managing Editor Sean Riley, Staff Writer Madeline Ricchiuto, and Contributing Writer Stevie Bonifield. Between them, they have years of experience covering tech in all of its forms and bring an assortment of expert opinions that range from laptops to computer accessories, and offer rich insights into the latest computing hardware.
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