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IFA has always been the epic mid-season reboot for the tech world — showing how many of the early ideas shown at CES develop into fully fledged products. But there’s been a different energy across the show floor this year.IFA 2026 has felt bigger, and almost every announcement has been a blockbuster moment — especially in the world of computing. Alongside that, other companies have taken the chance to showcase their future dreams of consumer tech, and we’ve been here in the bustling city testing it all.And now, after testing many of the top contenders, it’s time to pick our shortlist — our award winners. So for 2026, here are our 26 favorites.Best of showLenovo IdeaPad Vibe
(Image credit: Future)PCs are finally fun again, and what says fun better than a splash of color? With its new IdeaPad Vibe laptops, Lenovo worked together with the Pantone Institute to develop seven unique colorways, each with its own personality. You can customize these laptops even further with optional customizable keycaps too.The Vibe isn’t just fun, though; it’s also a more affordable laptop that’s ideal for students. You can also pick between Qualcomm’s Snapdragon or AMD’s Ryzen chips, with Intel options coming later. Lenovo didn’t skimp on ports or upgradeability either, with multiple USB-A and USB-C connections, a microSD card reader, HDMI, and even the option to add a second SSD later. The Lenovo Vibe isn’t just fun; it’s also practical.Anthony SpadaforaAcer Project DualPlay Mini
