2024 started off with a bang as usual with the big CES event kicking off the barrage of announcements in January.
Unsurprisingly, AI was a significant focus of this year’s expo, but there were also several interesting gadgets and devices on display from both large and small companies.
We covered a lot of CES 2024 announcements over the past few days, which you can check out from this dedicated CES page here. But we also wanted to showcase some of our favorite CES 2024 products that we saw over the past few days.
So, here are our Best of CES 2024 awards!
Best TV: LG Signature OLED T
CES has always been big on TVs, and this year was no exception, with some really impressive TV launches from brands like LG and Samsung. Both of them showcased transparent TVs (which they have been doing for a couple of years), and Samsung even had a glare-free TV model that could be a boon for rooms with a lot of light.
But what really stood out for us was the the world’s first wireless, transparent OLED TV, named the Signature OLED TV T.
The LG Signature OLED TV features a transparent OLED panel, 77-inch screen, and impressive 4K image quality. This model is designed for people who care about looks, and the Zero Connect box and wireless function make managing cables a breeze. It also comes with the new Alpha 11 AI processor, which promises significantly better image quality.
Best AI Device: Rabbit R1
The Rabbit R1, powered by Atmosic’s proprietary Large Action Model (LAM), which is similar to the large language models used in chatbots like ChatGPT, acts as a bridge between users and their smartphones, including iPhones and other devices. The Rabbit R1 and its operating system, Rabbit OS, are designed to simplify user interaction with applications by managing tasks rather than users navigating through apps.
In terms of hardware, the device itself is relatively straightforward. It features a 2.88-inch touchscreen with rounded corners, designed by Teenage Engineering, and runs on a 2.3GHz MediaTek processor, supported by 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space. The battery is designed for all-day use, and the device includes a unique rotatable “eye” camera that works as a selfie or rear camera.
Read more about the Rabbit R1 from our launch coverage.
Best Gaming Handheld: MSI Claw
Bringing Intel chip in a portable form factor, the MSI Claw gaming handheld stood out at CES 2024.
The MSI Claw has a 7-inch FHD IPS display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, which matches the size of the Asus ROG Ally’s screen. However, the Claw’s unique color version and the blue A, B, X, and Y keys lend a particular flair to its design.
With 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and Intel Arc integrated graphics, the Claw promises strong performance, while it weighs significantly more than its competitors at 675 grams. Storage options are plentiful, with up to 1TB of SSD and a MicroSD card slot for additional storage.
We have added more details about the MSI Claw Gaming handheld in this story.
Best Tablet Innovation: TCL NXTPAPER 14 Pro
TCL unveiled two tablets at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show: the TCL NXTPAPER 14 Pro and the TCL TAB 10 NXTPAPER 5G. These tablets are eye-friendly, have 5G connectivity, and use the new TCL NXTPAPER 3.0 technology, which filters up to 61% of harmful blue light while maintaining sharp images, vibrant colors, deep contrast, and natural motion.
The technology, together with the Circularly Polarized Light (CPL) panels on the tablets, creates a visual experience similar to reading books in natural light. Additionally, DC dimming capability ensures a flicker-free visual experience in any setting.
You can read more about the TCL NXTPAPER 14 Pro tablet from here.
Best Laptop: Asus Zenbook Duo
ASUS was one of the early pioneers in the dual-screen laptop market, launching their first Zenbook Pro Duo in 2019 and offering powerful specs and unique secondary screens.
At CES 2024, the company unveiled its most recent innovation, the new variant of the Zenbook DUO dual-screen laptop, which has two 14-inch screens, a significant improvement over its predecessors. It also includes a detachable full sized ErgoSense keyboard, taking things up a notch.
You can read more about the Zenbook Duo laptop from our CES 2024 coverage.
Best Smart Wearable – Amazfit Helio Ring
The Amazfit Helio Ring is designed for athletes looking for the best in recovery monitoring, analysis, and guidance. It includes common health-tracking sensors such as a heart rate monitor, SpO2, stress, and sleep tracker, as well as the Readiness score, which monitors sleep quality and physical exertion and alerts the user if they should push their limits.
The smart ring also uses the PeakBeat algorithm to provide insights such as VO2 Max, training load, and training effect. The Amazfit Helio Ring also has an electrodermal activity sensor, which detects high levels of stress via sweat from the hands.
More details on the Amazfit Helio Ring in this story.
Best Smart Projector – Samsung 8K Projector
The premium Samsung Premiere 8K, the world’s first 8K projector with wireless connectivity, comes with a Wireless One Connect Box that allows users to connect all peripherals, such as streaming devices and consoles, to the box instead of the projector, eliminating any messy wires. The box sends content to the projector from up to 10 meters away.
The Premiere 8K projector has a brightness rating of 4,000 Lumens, auto keystone, autofocus, screen scaling, and other features. It can project up to a 150-inch image from just 12 inches away from the wall, making it ideal for use in small spaces. Additionally, it can upscale 4K content thanks to the onboard AI-powered technology.
Check out more details from our story on the Samsung Premier projectors at CES 2024.
These were some of the best announcements from the big CES 2024 event this year. There were a lot more devices showcased at the event, which you can check out from this page.
