IFA 2023 in Berlin, Germany has come and gone but we’re still pretty hyped about all the tech present during the show. It had everything from foldables, projectors, smart appliances, and more.

Below are some of our favorites and the ones we deemed are the Best of IFA 2023.

Best Foldable Phone: Honor Magic V2

The HONOR V Purse may have been the brand’s head turner, but that’s just a concept for now. The real star is the HONOR Magic V2 that has been confirmed to launch globally. The Magic V2, as of writing, still holds the title of being the world’s thinnest foldable. It’s absurdly thin but without compromising on the display quality and battery capacity.

This term gets thrown around too often but the Magic V2 is truly an engineering marvel. Jury’s out on how its software will blend with the magnificent hardware. But there’s plenty to be excited about this absolutely stunning foldable smartphone.

Best Projector: XGIMI Horizon Ultra

Movie nights at home are always a good idea, don’t you think? The XGIMI HORIZON Ultra is a great option that won’t break the bank. At US$ 1699 you get a flagship home projector that offers so much value.

It has dual light engine, built-in Harman Kardon speakers, and optics that rival those of high end professional projectors. There’s also intelligent screen adaptation and Android TV. It’s an all-in-one smart home cinema that you’ll enjoy for the years to come.

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Best Handheld Vacuum: Roborock Dyad Pro Combo

If you prefer cleaning manually, Roborock has the new Dyad Pro Combo. Acting as a two-in-one device, the vacuum can switch uses with four additional attachments. These accessories allow the vacuum to clean up both dry and wet messes.

The Dyad Pro Combo sucks up messes at 17,000Pa of suction power. It also has intelligent features such as the ability to adapt cleaning power, water flow, and dispensing cleaning solution. For maintenance, the vacuum automatically cleans the roller brushes and dries them with 50°C of hot air.

Best Washer-Dryer: Roborock Zeo One

Roborock is also in the washing machine market. The Zeo One is an all-in-one machine that can accomplish both washing and drying. With a quieter engine, the machine can wash 10kg and dry 6kg of fabric.

The machine’s cycle can soak up to 288,000m² of moisture. The LintClear Self-Cleaning System can also automatically clean the lint filter by itself.

Finally, the Zeo One is controllable with an app on your phone.

Best Mobility Tech: NIU KQi AirX

The NIU KQI AirX made from an advanced frame crafted entirely from a single piece of carbon fiber. This makes it three times stronger than aluminum but at just 25.8lbs (11.7kg), it’s also lighter than most of the competition.

Its max speed is listed 20mph / 32km/h (subject to local regulations) and can cover about 50km (31mi) on a single charge.

Best Smartphone Accessory: CASETiFY Ultra Bounce Case

One look at the new CASETiFY Ultra Bounce Case is enough to tell you that it means business. The case can reportedly survive over 260 drops on all angles. It can also survive drops from up to 10 meters (or 32 feet) high.

Sporting 10X Military Grade Standard, the case has a 6-Layered Rugged Protection System. The chunky Ultra Bounce Corners have compression ribs with air cavities which minimize drops on the smartphone’s corners.

Despite how rugged the case looks, users can have their case customized with text, patterns, and colors. It is currently available only for iPhone models. However, CASETiFY might release Android versions in the future.

Best Portable Display: LG StanbyME Go

LG keeps thinking outside the box… or more appropriately, outside the home with their lifestyle TVs. The LG StanbyME Go is a  27-inch touch display that features a 20W four-channel speaker system, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos. These are all integrated into a military grade standard case. It lets users enjoy memorable entertainment experiences wherever.

The display is ideal for watching movies, playing games, and more, thanks to its versatile adjustability range. The screen can be rotated 90 degrees from landscape to portrait and back, while its height can be adjusted up to 18 centimeters.

The StanbyME Go can be put in Table mode. Here the screen lies flat so users can play digital board games.

Best ANC Headphones: soundcore Space One

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The soundcore Space One Noise Cancelling Headphones are perfect for turning down the noise at the lounge and on the plane. It promises to reduce noise by up to 98%* with adaptive noise cancelling (ANC).

It’s also equipped with 40mm dynamic drivers for that dynamic, round, and crispy sound that we all love to enjoy. And whatever music you’re into, you can enjoy it for a while as the headphones promises up to 40 hours of use with ANC turned on.

Best Fitness Wearable: Withings ScanWatch 2

Need a health tracker but don’t fancy the smartwatches out today? Pickings used to be slim in this department, but entering the fray is the Withings ScanWatch 2. It’s a hybrid smartwatch geared towards keeping you healthy.

Unlike most smartwatches, this doesn’t constant plugging. It promises to last for 30 days all while tracking your heart rate, steps, workouts, and more. All your data is synced into accompanying app so you know to take action where needed.

With traffic nowadays, cars aren’t the best ways to traverse the metro anymore. If you’re looking for alternative ways to get around town, scooters remain a viable option. At IFA Berlin 2023, NIU unveiled an incredibly light electric scooter for today’s urban commuter.

The KQi Air series is built for micromobility. The two models — KQi Air and KQi Air X — weigh only around 26lbs. Despite how light they are, they are made with carbon fiber for enhanced durability. Whereas the KQi Air has a 70-30 ratio of carbon fiber and magnesium, the KQi Air X (built with a matte finish) is 100 percent carbon fiber.

For distance, both models have a top speed of 20mph (or around 32 km/h). They have a range of 31 miles (or a bit less than 50 kilometers). The 9.5-inch pneumatic tubeless tires can easily go through most obstacles you’ll find in an urban landscape. Plus, dual disc brakes ensure effective stopping power.

For technology, the series comes with NIU’s usual touchless unlocking methods. They come with an NFC card so users can unlock their scooter with just a tap. Alternatively, users can use Bluetooth or the traditional NIU app. Users can also remotely trigger a loud alarm to prevent theft.

Now, the NIU app offers a lot of feature for commuters. It allows users to customize starting speed, acceleration, top speed, and regenerative braking. The last one can extend the scooter’s range by up to 62 miles in a single year.

The KQi Air series will start its pre-sale on September 19. The regular model — available in red or silver — will cost US$ 1,399. Meanwhile, the Air X — available in gold — will cost US$ 1,799.

For years, smartphone manufacturers have done their best to blend style and high fashion with their top-of-the-line devices. At IFA 2023, HONOR looks to do the same by showcasing the HONOR V Purse.

To be clear, this is strictly a concept for now. HONOR believes the V Purse “reimagines a foldable smartphone as a wearable, fashion-forward purse, offering endless possibilities for style and self-expression.”

HONOR CEO George Zhao describes the “phone to purse” gadget as their effort to explore “sustainable solutions that leverage emerging foldable technology to empower creativity and shape tomorrow’s lifestyle.”

HONOR V Purse

What it does, essentially is allow for a multitude of AODs or always on displays to be customizable to match whatever look you’re going for. HONOR likes to call it a “phy-gital fashion statement” though we have doubts that term is gonna fly.

The AODs range from luxury-bag looking designs to ones that you can interact with. Thanks to its internal gyroscope, the HONOR V Purse can sense motion and gravity. It then reflects this in the AOD wallpaper.

On select themes, design elements such as chains, feathers or tassels move and sway across the screen as you walk. It recreates the detail and craftsmanship of a real handbag. Overall, it seems like a nice ice-breaker for those awkward moments at high-society parties.

HONOR says they are opening up the API interface that allows designers to call sensors like gyroscope, touch or ambient light sensor.

Sustainability angle?

HONOR says other than being fashion forward, the HONOR V Purse was made with sustainability in mind. Specifically, they’re fighting back against fast fashion.

The company says of the 100 billion garments produced each year, 92 million tons end up in landfills. Their angle is that the HONOR V Purse’s customizable AODs make it a versatile fashion piece. The bag-style straps and chains can be interchanged to fit various looks.

Looks familiar?

If you’re thinking that the HONOR V Purse looks familiar, that’s likely because it’s simply a reimaigned Huawei Mate Xs 2. Yes, despite the HONOR’s insistence that they’re independent from HUAWEI, the traces continue to show themselves.

HONOR Magic V2 going global

As mentioned previously, IFA 2023 also served as the global launch of the HONOR Magic V2 which was first announced in China.