LAS VEGAS—Sure, CES is best known as a geyser of headline-grabbing mobile gear, giant TVs, and hordes of robots. But some of the show’s most meaningful innovation happens under the radar—and closer to the desk. This year’s event showcased standout PC displays and peripherals poised to quietly redefine how we work and play.
In our time at 2026’s show, we pinpointed a colossal productivity monitor, a new wave of ultra-smooth gaming panels, and keyboards and mice that push customization further than ever. Dig on in: These seven new products are the best displays and accessories of CES 2026.
Best Productivity Monitor
Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Monitor (U5226KW)

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Corsair has teased integrations with apps such as Twitch to control broadcasts and Spotify to control media, as well as in specific games like Helldivers 2, where the buttons display symbols for different weapons in-game. Both visually and functionally, the Galleon is easily the most exciting keyboard of the show. —Francisco Lahoz
Best Gaming Keyboard
HyperX Origins 2 65
(Credit: Joseph Maldonado)
HP’s HyperX Origins 2 is an update to its tried-and-true Origins gaming keyboard, but with an even greater focus on customization. Hot-swappable key switches that support both 3-pin and 5-pin connectors are at the core of the design. However, the $119 Origins 2 has a special feature: You can completely remove the keyboard’s inner workings (the PCB and switches) from its housing, allowing you to customize it or even 3D-print your own housing. (You can see the separate outer housings at left in the picture above.) HP tops it all off with adjustable key-actuation points, an 8K polling rate, and an improved typing angle, crafting the most impressive gaming keyboard of CES 2026. —Zackery Cuevas
Best Mouse
HP Ultra-Fast Scroll Wireless Mouse 780M
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Built with the hyper-productive in mind, the HP Ultra-Fast Scroll Wireless 780M is a beefy mouse. The 780M features both the usual vertical scroll wheel and a horizontal one located near the thumb rest, to easily navigate long webpages or spreadsheets. The mouse also has six buttons, each programmable to specific actions and shortcuts through the HP Action Center.
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HP claims the 780M’s supercapacitor (which replaces a standard battery) can last for a month on just a three-minute charge via its USB-C port. Standing true to HP’s commitment to more sustainable practices, the 780M is composed of 60% recycled materials and will be packaged using renewable materials. If any mouse were to rise to challenge the dominant Logitech MX Master 4 in 2026, it’s this gem from HP. —Francisco Lahoz
Best Gaming Controller
8BitDo Ultimate 3E
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8Bitdo’s latest gamepad is the company’s take on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, and it’s loaded with high-end features, including TMR (tunnel magneto-resistance) analog sticks, Hall-effect triggers, a 1,000Hz polling rate via 2.4GHz wireless, and a contactless wireless charging dock. Not only can you switch between different stick and direction-pad shapes, but even the face buttons are swappable for your choice of clicky micro-switches or softer silicone switches. I checked it out on the floor, and it definitely looks and feels like a premium gamepad ready to rival the best, and it could justify its $150 price. —Will Greenwald
Best Printer
Mangoslab Nemonic Pro
(Credit: Joseph Maldonado)
Mangoslab’s Nemonic Pro is an evolution of a Braille label printer, with support for app-based voice recognition, giving you the ability to create Braille labels from spoken-word phrases, or from typed text, in a host of languages. Its software makes it easy for non-specialists and the Braille-illiterate to create raised-dot labels simply by dictating, with no Braille knowledge (and no Braille keyboard) required. It can be used to label household items, spices, and switches; another key use case is for labeling medications. With the Nemonic Pro, Mangoslab is targeting a price of less than $1,000, which should make Braille label printing more economical than with most existing models. (Learn more about the Mangoslab Nemonic Pro.) —Tony Hoffman
About Our Experts

Zackery Cuevas
Writer, Hardware
Experience
I’m a PCMag reviewer and ISF-certified TV calibrator focused on computer accessories, laptops, gaming monitors, and video games. I’ve been writing, playing, and complaining about games for as long as I remember, but it wasn’t until recently that I’ve been able to shout my opinions directly at a larger audience. My work has appeared on iMore, Windows Central, Android Central, and TWICE, and I have a diverse portfolio of editing work under my belt from my time spent at Scholastic and Oxford University Press. I also have a few book-author credits under my belt—I’ve contributed to the sci-fi anthology Under New Suns, and I’ve even written a Peppa Pig book.
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Francisco Lahoz
Junior Writer/Associate Producer
Experience
In undergrad, I was the guy you’d run to if you needed a charge because I always had at least a few portable batteries in my bag. A lifelong interest in technology led me to PCMag, where I’m honing my journalism skills while also getting to nerd out about the latest advancements in computer tech. I’m a current PC gamer and a former console gamer with an unhealthy obsession with custom keyboards.
Run into me in PCMag’s lab, and I’m usually benchmarking graphics cards, laptops, and desktops. That means I have a deep practical knowledge of testing software and the latest applications, games, and utilities used to generate our performance analyses. If a piece of tech isn’t performing as expected, I’ll be among the first to know. (You’ll also find me hand-modeling for our product reviews, now and then.)
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