Best of IFA 2025: Editors’ Top Picks

IFA in Berlin remains the place where ambitious ideas collide with practical design. This year’s show floor delivered a sharp mix of mobile innovation, creator tools, smarter charging, home robotics, and high-brightness projection. After hands-on demos and deep-dive briefings, these are the standout products that earned our Best of IFA 2025 Awards.

Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2: OLED handheld done right

Lenovo’s second-gen Windows handheld swaps to an OLED panel with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 and a 144Hz VRR display, transforming color and contrast while keeping motion crisp. The move from 1600p to 1200p is a savvy call for real-world frame rates on AMD’s new Ryzen Z2 platform, and a 74Wh battery (roughly 50% larger than the prior model) aims for longer sessions. Hall-effect sticks, improved ergonomics, and up to 32GB RAM/2TB SSD make this a credible Steam Deck rival for players who want PC flexibility without desktop compromises.

TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra: eye comfort meets 120Hz

NXTPAPER 4.0 brings hardware-level blue light filtering, a matte surface, and flicker-free brightness to a 7.2-inch, 120Hz display with a one-tap Ink Mode for distraction-free reading. Backed by a Dimensity 7400, 12GB RAM, and up to 512GB storage, the phone doubles down on long-session comfort without giving up speed. Eye-comfort claims matter: bodies like the Vision Council highlight digital eye strain as a persistent issue, and TCL’s hybrid e-paper approach feels tailor-made for commuters and binge readers.

Galaxy S25 FE: battery-first “fan edition”

The newest Fan Edition leans into endurance, jumping to a 4,900mAh cell with 45W wired charging that the company says hits 65% in around 30 minutes. A 6.7-inch OLED with 120Hz VRR, an Exynos 2400 with a larger vapor chamber, and seven years of software support reinforce longevity. With the familiar 50MP main/12MP ultrawide/8MP 3x telephoto trio and a sharper 12MP selfie camera, this “budget flagship” looks engineered for users who measure value in years, not quarters.

DJI Mic 3: creator audio scales up

Each transmitter now weighs just 16g, yet battery life reaches up to 10 hours with an extra 18 from the case—welcome news for run-and-gun crews. The system supports up to four transmitters and eight receivers, extends range to 300 meters with auto 2.4/5GHz hopping, and adds 32-bit float with adaptive gain, onboard noise reduction, and expanded 32GB storage. For multi-talent podcasts and multi-cam shoots, the flexibility-to-weight ratio is hard to beat.

Anker Prime 3‑in‑1: fastest Qi2 on a dock

Qi2 is finally here, and the Wireless Power Consortium’s magnetic standard is enabling real speed gains. Anker’s 3‑in‑1 Prime Wireless Charging Station pushes up to 25W Qi2.2 to compatible phones while cooling with a thermoelectric module that aims to keep temps below 36°C—important because elevated heat accelerates battery wear, as numerous lab studies show. A status display and two accessory pads turn the dock into a tidy, high-speed charging hub.

eufy MarsWalker + Omni S2: multi‑floor autonomy

Instead of asking a vacuum to climb, eufy docks its Omni S2 into the MarsWalker carrier, which lifts the bot up or down stairs using four articulated arms and a track drive—clever engineering for split-level homes. The S2 itself touts 30,000Pa suction, a HydroJet 2.0 mop with 15N pressure, and CleanMind AI mapping. With a 12‑in‑1 base for dust and wastewater handling, this pairing targets the holy grail of no‑intervention whole‑home cleaning.

Baseus EnerGeek GT01: outlet‑to‑pocket power

Billed as a tiny two-piece Qi2 charger and 10,000mAh bank, the EnerGeek GT01 clicks into a wall to become a hands-free magnetic stand, then detaches into a 15W Qi2 or 45W USB‑C power bank on the go. When docked, you can charge via the Qi2 pad and both USB‑C ports at once, while a small LCD shows remaining capacity and estimated hours left. It’s a neat consolidation play for travelers who hate juggling bricks and pucks.

Antigravity A1: 360° flight, 8K capture

Built around dual ultra‑wide lenses, the A1 records 360‑degree video up to 8K/60, then algorithmically erases itself from the frame. At 249g, it skirts registration in many regions and adds obstacle avoidance plus RTH for safety. The Vision goggles decouple framing from flight direction—pilots fly forward while reframing with head movement—and creators can perfect shots in post with techniques like Tiny Planet. It’s a fresh take on storytelling in the sky.

Midea SpaceMaster: capacity without the bulk

Midea’s SpaceMaster Refrigerator squeezes an impressive 443L into a standard footprint by using thinner-wall construction—think vacuum insulation panels and lightweight composites—to boost internal volume. A 130L freezer, a larger produce drawer, and modular “Infinite Shelves” make weekly shops easier to stow. The matching dishwasher (16 place settings) and a high-capacity washer-dryer reinforce a theme we see across home tech: smarter packaging yields real living-space wins.

XGIMI Horizon 20 Max: daylight‑bright cinema

With a claimed 5,700 ISO lumens, the Horizon 20 Max aims to end the “close the curtains” projector dance. An RGB triple‑laser light engine and new “X‑Master Red Ring Lens” push brightness while targeting color accuracy. Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced, and Filmmaker Mode are onboard, along with optical zoom, lens shift, and Google TV. XGIMI also touts 1ms input lag and 240Hz support—overkill for movies, but catnip for competitive gamers.

Why these winners matter

Across categories, the pattern is clear: real gains come from better materials, smarter power management, and user-centric design. From WPC’s Qi2 standard to VESA’s OLED HDR criteria and aviation guidance from bodies like EASA, the best products align engineering with evolving standards. If this is the bar set at IFA, the next 12 months of devices will be faster, brighter, quieter—and just a lot easier to live with.