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Stuff’s CES 2024 roundup named nine gadgets its most-wanted picks from the show, spanning TVs, audio, earbuds, laptops, a phone and a handheld gaming PC. Published on 16 January 2024 by Esat Dedezade, it is an editorial selection—not a ranked industry award or a current buying guide. Several picks were described through announced specifications and expectations rather than completed reviews.
What Stuff’s CES 2024 picks represent
Stuff’s feature drew on remote reporting and reporting from the Las Vegas show floor. Its nine choices reflect what the publication found appealing at CES 2024; they should not be read as independently tested winners or as a claim that these are the best products to buy in 2026. The descriptions below distinguish reported product features from the publication’s expectations.
The nine gadgets Stuff selected
LG OLED G4
Stuff was looking forward to the G4’s expected improvements over the G3: a brighter picture, a higher refresh rate, a more powerful processor and a new operating system. The roundup presented these as anticipated changes, not results from a hands-on G4 test.
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This picture-frame-shaped speaker is designed to display a user-chosen 12-inch photo. Stuff listed two mid-range drivers, two tweeters, two woofers, Dolby Atmos and Samsung SpaceFit room calibration among its features.
#1 Best Overall
- THE ORIGINAL POCKET SYNTHESIZER - Used by everyone from David Bowie to The White Stripes, this musical instrument is a great addition to your collection. A great gift for experienced musicians and beginners alike!
- ICONIC SOUND - The Stylophone original pocket operator features the same iconic, analog sound as the original, first released in 1968. The Stylophone is an iconic mini synth, known for its super-fun stylus, compact design, and unique retro sound with 3 Octaves and optional vibrato effect,
- EASY TO PLAY - This electronic keyboard operated synthesizer is played by tapping and sliding the connected stylus along the touch-sensitive metal surface. Each segment on the surface plays a different note. It’s easy to play, perfect for beginners and experienced musicians!
- PORTABLE & BATTERY-POWERED - At less than 12cm wide, the Stylophone synthesizer will fit right in your coat pocket. It runs on 3 x AA batteries, and features a built-in speaker and headphone socket – so you can play it everywhere you go.
- CONNECTIVITY - Connect the Stylophone to your computer and other gear to enhance your sound & music possibilities! Use a 3.5mm Stereo cable to connect into the line input on your PC, and use your preferred software to record and manipulate your Stylophone sounds.
FiiO R9 Desktop Music Streamer
The R9 is a compact all-in-one audio device with a 6-inch touchscreen and Android access to major music streaming services. Stuff reported a maximum output of up to 7300mW; that is a product specification reported in the 2024 feature, not an independent measurement. Listed connections and wireless options include Bluetooth 5.0, AirPlay and HDMI ARC.
Sennheiser Momentum Sport
These wireless earbuds combine active noise cancellation with heart-rate and body-temperature sensors. Stuff also highlighted sweat resistance and clog-resistant ear tips. It said sensor data could be shared with Apple Health, Garmin Connect, Strava, Peloton and Polar Flow.
Rank #2
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
Stuff called attention to the 2024 G14’s Ryzen 8000-series CPU, Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, OLED screen and metal build. Its slim form was presented as an attempt to balance gaming performance with portability, rather than as a performance finding from the roundup.
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The Z95A’s highlighted features included Fire TV OS, a new image-processing chipset and a built-in Alexa microphone. For gaming, Stuff pointed to Game Mode Extreme, variable refresh rates and Dolby Vision gaming up to 144Hz.
Rank #3
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Stuff highlighted a more restrained design, a rear mini-LED display, camera improvements described as claims on paper, gaming performance, a dedicated cooling device, two USB-C ports and a headphone jack. The feature treated these as promising specifications and expectations, not as conclusions from a completed review.
MSI Claw
At its CES debut, this Windows 11 handheld gaming PC was described with an Intel Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) processor, 16GB of RAM and Intel Arc graphics. Stuff explicitly noted that it had not yet put the Claw through a full in-depth review for the awards feature.
Rank #4
Alienware m16 R2
Stuff described configurations with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, 64GB of RAM and an Nvidia RTX 4070, alongside a 16-inch 2560 × 1600 display with a 240Hz refresh rate. The roundup also emphasized its more restrained design compared with older Alienware styling.
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How to use this roundup as a buyer
This is a record of Stuff’s 2024 editorial interests, not enough evidence by itself to choose a product today. The feature does not establish current prices, stock, regional configurations, long-term reliability or comparative test performance. Check the exact model and your market’s specifications before buying; a configuration or feature mentioned at CES may not apply to every version sold.
- For TVs: compare panel and image performance, gaming refresh features, platform support, screen size and current price.
- For audio: match the Music Frame or R9 to its intended setting—room speaker or desk-based streamer—and check the connections, streaming support and speaker or headphone setup you need.
- For earbuds: consider fit, whether the sensors and supported health platforms are useful to you, noise cancellation and workout durability.
- For laptops and the handheld: seek current comparisons of real-world performance, display, controls, portability, battery life, operating system and price. The CES roundup does not provide those test results.
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