IFA 2022 is a global showcase of new technology where companies show off exciting gear and gadgets that will soon arrive in our homes. This year the show was heavy on foldable and flexible displays, ways to upgrade your entertainment, enhanced app experiences and cool new product categories.
After exploring all the new offerings from manufacturers, we narrowed it down to 11 of the best new products from IFA 2022. Most of these products will arrive before the end of the year, and we are already testing several of them.
TCL is back with an impressive update to the TCL 6 Series Roku version that packs in must-have features. The 2022 model can deliver 4K gaming at 120Hz, allowing PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers to play at a higher refresh rate. PC gamers can push the display even further to a 144Hz refresh rate. The new 6 Series includes two HDMI ports that support the enhanced gaming features and now supports AMD FreeSync. Rounding out the offering is support for Dolby Vision IQ, thanks to a new ambient light sensor and an updated design with better cable management. The 2022 TCL 6 Series is available now, starting at $699 for the 55-inch model.
The newest Jabra wireless earbuds offer everything you need. They are comfortable, deliver great audio quality, and are spot on for important details. Our full Jabra Elite 5 review is already live, and we love the wireless charging case, on-ear detection, fit and clear audio. While we wish the active noise cancellation was a bit more powerful, we still love these new earbuds. You can buy them from Jabra starting at $149.99 with free engraving.
While there are many robot mops and vacuums, the Dreame Bot L10s Ultra stands out with the capability to automate more than your average robotic cleaner. The L10s Ultra includes self-dampening mop heads, plus a dock that can hold clean water, dirty water and a dustbag capable of holding up to 60 days of debris. The dock can even clean the mop heads so that you don't need to intervene between cleaning cycles. Combine this with powerful suction and 3D mapping, and it's a standout robot cleaner.
Philips Hue now offers responsive lighting setups for larger screens. The Hue Play Gradient Lightstrip is now available for 32-inch to 34-inch monitors and for multi-monitor setups. These light strips sync with your on-screen content, splashing the color of your games or movies onto the wall behind your monitor for an incredibly immersive experience. The flexible lights are compatible with the Hue Sync desktop app, Play Sync box and can also work with Corsair iCue. The larger monitor strips are $189.99, and the multi-monitor bundle is $279.99.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is the company's first OLED monitor. This new 34-inch display delivers a super fast 0.1ms response time and a 175Hz refresh rate. With no backlighting, users experience better color accuracy and brightness, as well as deeper blacks and better contrast. The 34-inch screen offers a 3,400 x 1,440 resolution and an 1800R curve for a more immersive gaming experience. This monitor is compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium and is VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black Certified. The OLED G8 includes Samsung's Smart Hub software for access to entertainment apps and free live content. The Gaming Hub streamlines access to online gaming services. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 goes on sale in Q4.
The LG OLED Flex is a 42-inch OLED TV that is both a curved and a standard display. This bendable TV allows users to enjoy a flat screen for movies and TV and then switch to a curved screen with up to a 900R curve while gaming. The LG OLED Flex supports 20 different curve levels for the ultimate customization. Additionally, the screen supports an option to customize the amount of the display in use, so you can use the full screen in an RPG and a smaller section in a first-person shooter where you need to see everything without moving your head. Integrated lighting adds to the immersion by syncing to the on-screen content or audio. The monitor also includes a new LG Game app with Twitch, YouTube and other apps, as well as a Multi-View mode that lets you simultaneously put two different sources on the display and pick which one you want to hear.
The Honor 70 is an exciting new entry that packs in the latest Sony IMX800 image sensor for upgraded camera performance. Honor also includes a Solo Cut Mode to simplify video creation. This mid-range phone still manages to deliver good design and battery life, as well as a curved OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Honor 70 is available now for €549 in select countries.
The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 includes a new 12th Gen Intel Core processor and an upgraded bright 3.1K display. This is the latest version of Huawei's MacBook Air competitor, and it delivers a beautiful 3:2 aspect ratio display, new colorways and features excellent build quality. The display now delivers up to 500 nits of brightness and is nearly bezel-less. The aspect ratio offers more room for working on the web and documents on the 14.2-inch screen, while the laptop remains compact overall. The touchpad is massive and one of the best we've used on a Windows device.
The Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is expensive, but it is one of the first real consumer-obtainable folding laptops with a massive foldable display. This 17.3-inch laptop folds in half for a compact option when on the go. You can use it with the keyboard on the bottom part of the screen if your workspace is at a premium, or you can unfold the display to the full 17.3-inches and use the keyboard to work on a massive portable display. This impressive device shows us what is possible and what could be coming in foldable laptops. It will cost $3,499 when it releases.
The Huawei Watch D is a smartwatch with a blood pressure sensor built into the cuff. This is a feature that most wearables don't offer, and Huawei is bringing this device to Europe in the fall. In addition to the blood pressure ability, which inflates the wristband using a small pump, this device can also take an ECG, and check your temperature, heart rate and blood oxygen level. The Watch D works with Android 6 and newer and iOS 12 and up. Expect a price of €449 when it goes on sale in Europe.
The LG Styler ShoeCase is a way to keep your sneakers clean and protected while still being able to show them off. The display setup uses LG TrueSteam tech to clean your shoes after wearing, and the case protects your kicks from humidity and UV light. There is no release date or pricing yet, but with a growing collection of Nike and Yeezy in our house, this is something we are keeping a very close eye on.
The Huawei AppGallery is a rising star in the mobile ecosystem as the company strives to deliver access to popular apps and services across their phones and tablets. Building on the AppGallery which is very popular in China, Huawei users can access many popular apps and games on Huawei phones and tablets. The app availability continues to grow and offers more value to consumers.
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