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)
(Credit: Joseph Maldonado)
This mega-monitor is the latest manifestation of what seems to be a perpetual mission for Dell: to push the envelope in monitor design and features. The UltraSharp 52 is a massive and full-featured behemoth. With an ultrawide 52-inch 6K screen and a vast selection of ports, it’s a godsend for multitaskers who need to tap into multiple feeds and display content from several sources simultaneously on one gigantic display. The high-contrast IPS Black panel features a 120Hz refresh rate and excellent sRGB and DCI-P3 color coverage. All together, this super-sized screen will be tough to beat in 2026. (See our full Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Monitor review.) —Tony Hoffman
Best Gaming Monitor
Nvidia Pulsar Technology
(Credit: Joseph Maldonado)
This year’s show finally saw the debut of gaming monitors featuring support for Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar technology, the next evolution of Nvidia’s well-known G-Sync. (Pulsar was first teased a couple of CES shows ago.) G-Sync Pulsar eliminates the need to choose between smooth variable refresh rates and the improved motion clarity of ULMB 2, instead combining both for enhanced performance.
It also vastly improves motion clarity. For example, at 250 frames per second (fps) with Pulsar enabled, you theoretically get the equivalent motion clarity of a 1,000Hz monitor rendering at 1,000fps. The new technology will be available in this year’s crop of gaming monitors from major players like Acer, AOC, Asus, and MSI, and is sure to be a hit with the esports crowd. (Learn more about Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar; we test-drove an Asus Pulsar model.) —Zackery Cuevas
Best Keyboard
Corsair Galleon 100 SD
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The Corsair Galleon 100 SD is a tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard as large as a full-size one; the extra width is taken up by an integrated Elgato Stream Deck. (Elgato has been a Corsair property since its acquisition in 2018.) Peripherals with built-in displays aren’t new, but these little panels are usually used to adjust RGB effects or system volume. The Galleon 100 SD, however, features 12 keys with discrete, tiny LCD screens, and they are deeply programmable. The keys can display different shortcut functions by application, or perform tasks such as displaying system specifications directly on the buttons.
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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
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Zackery Cuevas
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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
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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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