IFA 2025: everything worth knowing about from the world’s largest home and consumer electronics show
IFA Berlin is the world's largest event for home appliances and consumer tech with 215,000 visitors from 138 countries in 2024
IFA is one of the world’s biggest annual consumer technology expos and it’s just getting underway in Berlin, Germany. Indeed, as it welcomes in the public too, it’s by far the biggest in terms of attendance, with over 215,000 people roaming the halls last year.
As usual, it’s taking place at the massive Messe Berlin fairground where plenty of new smart home tech, kitchen appliances, PC, hi-fi, headphones and home theater gear is revealed.
You can check out all the latest announcements below – our coverage this year is powered by Acer, who announced some big things.
The show itself started on Friday when thousands of consumers piled through the doors – yes, you can go yourself. The Stuff team have been in Berlin, covering the cream of the announcements from some of the world’s biggest brands.
The Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (that’s IFA to you and me) has been running since way back in 1924, making it one of the world’s oldest trade shows – you can check out a great brief history on Samsung’s newsroom website. Nowadays it’s used as a platform for launching many of the biggest consumer tech products.
The show has had a big return to form after a lean post-pandemic period. There are a massive 26 halls at the huge venue covering some 160,000 square metres plus other areas such as the vast CityCube arena, which is the home of Samsung during the show, boasting 8700 square metres of exhibit space. As we mentioned earlier, there were more than 215,000 visitors last year from 138 countries.
We’ve now chosen our Stuff IFA Awards 2025, too – the cream of the crop!
The latest stories from IFA 2025
I tried the super-thin Dyson PencilVac – here are 8 things I loved about it
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This colour e-ink smartphone is so clear in the sun, it might tear me away from my iPhone
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a higher-end version of the brand’s colour e-ink smartphones – and it might just make me ditch my iPhone
Here’s why Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 is a huge upgrade over the original handheld
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 packs a faster chip, extra RAM, way more battery, and a vastly improved OLED display – it’s worth your attention
Acer unleashes elite performance PCs, lightweight ultraportables and much more during IFA 2025
Acer makes some of the best gaming monitors and laptops out there and it has announced a whole lot of cool stuff at the recent IFA 2025 in Berlin
This Jackery power station is as small as a lunch box and can keep your TV running for around 5 hours
The Jackery Explore 500 v2 offers a longer-lasting battery, faster charging, and is more compact than the original popular power station
Stuff’s IFA Awards 2025: our hand-picked essential gadget highlights from the huge tech expo
We’ve trawled the halls at Messe Berlin and been to numerous launches. These are the IFA 2025 highlights from the Stuff team
Dyson’s desktop air purifier might be inspired by a jet engine but thankfully it’s a lot quieter than one
The Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact moves away from the companies Air Multiplier technology and instead features a new HushJet nozzle
This smart backpack makes sure luggage handlers can’t lose it
Scapade’s aptly named AirPack features built-in Find My, a TSA-approved lock, and all the compartments you need to keep things organised
Candy’s Multi Wash, a washing machine with three drums, is the laundry upgrade I didn’t know I needed
The new Multi Wash – a three-drum washing machine that lets you run different loads at the same time – is the kind of smart, time-saving idea I didn’t know I needed
Has Technics produced the best-looking record player yet? Here’s why you’ll want one
The $899 SL-40CBT features plenty of Technics non-negotiables alongside a fresh new design.
How Haier is using AI and sustainability to shake up Europe’s appliance market
Haier is betting on AI, smart connectivity, and sustainability to win market share in Europe
Here’s why this Narwal robot vacuum might be able to mop your floors better than any other
The Narwal Flow robot vac use continuous water circulation to make sure that your floors end up squeaky clean
Haier’s home tech at IFA 2025 made me excited about smart homes again
Haier made the IFA smart home story less about tech and more about people – and that’s what makes it stand out
Withing’s newest ScanWatch 2 is a big upgrade for these 2 key reasons
The Withings ScanWatch 2 is one of our favourite smartwatches, and the latest version is even better thanks to two key upgrades
I think it’s clear Hue is preparing for a full smart home ecosystem with Hue Bridge Pro
“Smart lighting sits at the heart of what we do, but our vision for the smart home goes further,” says Hue’s chief
The Xgimi Horizon 20 Max projector is so bright you might need sunglasses for your next movie night
High brightness images meet refresh rate gaming
Dyson has four new vacs but the Spot+Scrub Ai robot is the one I can’t wait to try
Dyson announces the Spot+Scrub Ai robot, V8 Cyclone, Clean+Wash Hygiene and V16 Piston Animal vacuums!
This robot lawnmower has the smartest navigation system I’ve seen – here’s why
The latest Mammotion Luba series lawnmowers use some rather clever LiDAR tech that lets them navigate your garden more accurately
I saw Sony’s next-gen RGB LED TV tech and OLED has something to worry about
I experienced Sony’s new RGB LED tech behind closed doors and it’s one of the most impressive TV demos I’ve ever seen.
IMAX Enhanced is getting even more content – here’s what you need to know
Even more content is being enhanced for IMAX Enhanced, and the feature will be rolled out to more affordable TVs
Why the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra means you’ll never want a small tablet again
Updatd: Oversized flagship slate doubles down on DeX and includes a redesigned S Pen
The Galaxy S25 FE might finally have fixed its predecessor’s biggest issue
Updated: Mid-tier take on the Galaxy flagship arrives a month earlier than usual
This robot vacuum might be the best pick for larger homes – here’s why
Ecovacs’ Deebot X11 Omnicycle uses GaN charging tech to quickly juice up the battery every time it visits the dock – ideal for larger homes
My home cinema setup will get a major glow up with Govee’s latest TV backlight
The TV Backlight 3 Pro is coming after Ambilight
Why the Zwift Click is a must for fair-weather cyclists this winter
Handlebar-mounted controls make Zwifting that much easier
Belkin’s Boostcharge Retractable Car Charger just became my next road trip essential
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My favourite robot vacuum is back with 3x the suction power and the ability to climb stairs
Anker sub-brand Eufy just released the S2 robot vacuum with 30000Pa of suction and an accessory that helps it climb stairs
If you need a party speaker, Samsung’s new Sound Tower is the ultimate pick
The new Samsung Tower pushes out full-room sound, deep bass, and can keep the party going with 18 hours of battery life
Chipolo’s new trackers finally add the feature I’ve been waiting for
The new Chipolo Card and Loop trackers finally add a rechargeable battery, so you can forget about hunting for CR2032 cells
Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 514 might be the best Chrome OS 2-in-1 yet
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Acer’s Predator Helios 18P is a gaming laptop with AI ambitions
Update: Insane specs aimed squarely at on-device large language models
Acer’s new Intel-powered Nitro V 16S gets a welcome graphics boost
Updated: Intel inside for the gaming thin-and-light
I think Acer’s featherweight Swift Air 16 could be the best power ultraportable yet
Updated: Ryzen power gives this thin-and-light gaming potential
JBL’s newest portable speaker is the same size as a can of beer but here’s why it packs a punch
The JBL Grip is the brand’s newest portable speaker that’s super portable, IP-rated, and ready to pack a punch
Dolby Vision 2 is going to be a huge upgrade for TVs – here’s what’s coming to a screen near you
The second-generation of Dolby Vision has landed – here’s what’s new and everything else you need to know about the HDR standard
Polar Loop ditches the screen – and the subscription – to take on Whoop
One-time fee, 24/7 fitness tracking, no distracting screen
The Ooni Volt 2 is a cuter, more compact version of my favourite indoor pizza oven
Smaller, smarter electric oven adjusts to suit your style of ‘za
The Crosley C65 is a step-up from other all-in-one turntable systems – here’s why
The C65 is designed for those stepping up from a basic player or for those who want something they can use with a future hi-fi setup
Marshall’s compact Heston 60 soundbar could be the perfect combination of power and connectivity
The $700.£500 Heston 60 is a Dolby Atmos and DTS-X-capable soundbar that offers a massive amount of connectivity options.
Imagine the Future, Shape What’s Next – Stuff’s IFA 2025 coverage powered by Acer
Acer took centre stage at IFA 2025 with its next@acer Global Press Conference where it showed how to empower people to do more, whether you’re working, gaming, or just living life. Experience the latest in Copilot+ PCs and AI laptops with eco-conscious designs plus super gaming portables, too. Check out the full Acer IFA 2025 lineup.
Dan Grabham
Editor-in-Chief