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Best of IFA 2026: We found the 26 top new gadgets

The official Tom’s Guide Best of IFA 2026 Awards: From the Acer DualPlay Mini and Nvidia RTX Spark to the Lenovo Vibe, here are the 26 best gadgets of the show.

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Best of IFA 2026: We found the 26 top new gadgets

IFA 2026 showcased a plethora of groundbreaking gadgets that spanned multiple categories, from PCs to smartphones and gaming devices. Among the top picks were the Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe, a laptop with vibrant color options and customizable keycaps, and the Acer Project DualPlay Mini, a gaming handheld that can also function as a mini laptop.

Tecno introduced a virtually bezel-free smartphone concept, while Asus unveiled the ProArt P14, a Windows-powered laptop with powerful creator and AI performance. Acer also presented the Vero 16, a sustainable laptop with a 16-inch 3K OLED display and modularity, alongside the Predator Atlas 7, a smaller version of the Atlas 8 with similar performance and an 80Wh battery.

Lastly, the RTX Spark N1X, Nvidia's latest offering, impressed with its powerful GPU and agentic AI capabilities.

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