The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas always offers a glimpse into the future of technology. With that, we are regularly wowed as we walk the show floor, among massive booths, innovative devices, plenty of gimmicks, and even more AI. This year, CGM saw some amazing announcements and tested some of the coolest gear out there, and now we are ready to crown our Best of CES 2026!
Whether we were looking at simplified solutions for newer tech, like the Nintendo Switch 2, easy-to-use ranges to keep your kitchen safe, or gaming devices that look out of this world, there was always something that caught our eye. We sifted through the CES 2026 show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Venetian Expo, plus off-site events and meetings to bring you our Best of CES 2026, sharing some of our favourite devices and gadgets from this year’s show!
Belkin Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2
One of our Best for CES 2026 winners comes from Belkin, which is banking on the recent 2025 release of the Nintendo Switch 2. The Belkin Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 is far more than just another protective case for the new console. It also houses a 10,000 mAh power bank to charge your Switch 2 on the go. The internal power bank can charge your Switch 2 while travelling between locations and can also serve as a stand for the device, allowing it to charge while in use.
The power bank can be charged without removing it from the case and features a small LCD screen on the outside to monitor remaining power. The Nintendo Switch 2 is a fussy device to power, charge or capture from, so devices that make any of those processes easier are welcome, and doing it while pulling double duty with everything a great case brings earns it one of our Best of CES 2026 awards.
Aspura PRO Smart Range Hood
The Aspura PRO Smart Range Hood is a 36″ side suction range hood that blends patented IQV (Inclined Quad-Vortex) technology with multiple airflows to keep your kitchen free from fumes and smoke. This technology combines inclined high-speed airflow, quad-vortex, and an anti-leakage air curtain, all at a noise level below 66dB. The best part? It does it all with a filter-free design, for a low-maintenance hood you can count on.
The Aspura PRO features a high-velocity centrifugal airflow system that uses up to 500g of force to stop grease in its tracks. Its easy-to-clean design lets you wipe away any grease that gets through in seconds. Our favourite part is the PM2.5 display, which offers touch controls and real-time gas monitoring, giving you peace of mind when cooking at home.
Komutr MagSafe Earbuds
What started as a prototype at CES 2025 and IFA 2025 is now a full-fledged product, and we are impressed. The Komutr MagSafe Earbuds are a compact pair of earbuds whose case snaps onto the back of your MagSafe smartphone or case. These buds come with a boasted 50 hours of battery life with the case, and ensure you won’t lose track of them when you need them most.
Not only does this case, which is about the size of a battery pack, house these earbuds, but it also doubles as a kickstand. The buds also feature active noise cancellation, Apple Find My compatibility, and on-board smart touch controls, meaning you aren’t sacrificing features for a new form factor.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus DUO
ASUS always seems to find a way onto our Best of CES lists, and for two years in a row, it is a member of the Zephyrus lineup that has impressed us. The 2026 ROG Zephyrus DUO takes gaming laptops and amplifies them by 100. Not only is this gaming laptop powered by the upcoming Panther Lake next-gen Intel Core Ultra Processor and an NVIDIA GeForce ETX 5090 Laptop GPU, but it also comes loaded with up to 2 TB of storage and 64 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. This could be perfect for gaming or content creation.
That isn’t all that earned it a spot on our Best of CES 2026 list, though. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus DUO features not one but TWO 3K OLED displays, following in the footsteps of the Zenbook DUO. These displays have a 120Hz refresh rate and a 0.2ms response time, and they are all powered by a 90Wh battery that supports fast charging. ROG boasts a 50% charge in just 30 minutes. Of course, testing will need to be done on our end when review units come out, but for now, the ROG Zephyrus DUO has us impressed.
JSAUX 6-in-1 Gaming Dock for Switch
CES 2026 is seeing no shortage of gaming accessories, especially for the recently released Nintendo Switch 2. Like Belkin, JSAUX has made it to our Best of CES 2026 list with a Switch 2 accessory, the 6-in-1 Gaming Dock for Switch. Compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, this dock does it all. Just look at the ports it features:
- HDMI 2.1 ×1 – Supports up to 4K@120Hz (2D), 4K@60Hz (3D), backward compatible with 2K/1080p
- USB-C PD ×1 – Fast charging up to 100W (5A max), provides 60W for Switch 2 console.
- USB 2.0 Type-A ×2 – Data transfer up to 480Mbps, supports 5V/1A output for connecting keyboard, mouse, storage devices, or other peripherals.
- RJ45 Ethernet ×1 – 1000Mbps wired connection
- Joy-Con Charging Slots ×4 –5V⎓0.25A max per slot, Charge up to 4 Joy-Cons simultaneously
- Pro Controller / Console Slot ×1 – Charge Switch 2 Pro controller or console (cannot charge both at the same time)
This Switch 2 dock not only supports charging for up to four Joy-Cons (both generations) and a Pro Controller, but it also offers 4K@120Hz video for 2D gameplay and 4K@60Hz video for 3D gameplay. It also supports 2K and 1080P resolutions. For even more storage options, it can support eight game cartridges and four SD cards, too, making it a one-stop shop for all things Switch!
NEX Playground
We first saw the NEX Playground at CES a few years back, and it was a great time. In 2023, they launched their pre-orders, and this Christmas, it was out-selling major gaming systems! Now the company has put the system on display at CES 2026, and the system is ready for gamers, landing it on our Best of CES 2026 list. For those unfamiliar, the NEX Playground would be best compared to a mix between the Nintendo Wii and the Xbox Kinect, only controller-free and better—and it’s a great way to keep families active. It can also nearly fit in the palm of your hand.
Now that the system is ready for players, they have managed to secure licenses with some major companies, including Hasbro, Mattel, Paramount, Sesame Street, Spin Master, Universal and more. You can play Fruit Ninja with your whole body, or head over and score some goals in NHL Puck Rush. Even Bluey found a home on the NEX Playground with Bluey Bust-a-Move. There is no shortage of games to purchase, and you’re likely to find something for every age range, too!
- COMPLETE BUNDLE INCLUDES: Nex Playground Active Play System (with 5 starter games), Official Travel Case for protection and portability, and 12-Month Play Pass that unlocks 30+ games featuring beloved characters like Barbie, TMNT, Peppa Pig, and more
- TRANSFORM YOUR LIVING ROOM INTO AN ACTIVE PLAY SPACE: Simply connect to your TV via HDMI and start playing immediately – no controllers needed! Built-in camera tracks natural body movements for up to 4 players, perfect for family game nights, playdates, and parties
UGREEN NASync iDX6011 SERIES
Among the many big promises at CES 2026, UGREEN’s NASync iDX6011 series offers a reason to be excited about AI. The company is pitching a device that makes the technology work for users, focusing less on flashy demos and more on day-to-day file management with real-world potential. The iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro are NAS boxes with Intel Core Ultra processors, up to 64 GB of LPDDR5x memory and storage that can scale to 196 TB across six SATA bays and two NVMe slots. That should be enough capacity for all but the most demanding creators and users. Both models include dual 10-gigabit Ethernet ports that can be bonded for transfers of up to 20 Gbps. That is useful for creators or studios moving large video projects, and for families backing up several devices at once.
What impressed us most, compared with the many AI-enabled devices launched at CES 2026, was the push for local AI. It keeps your data directly on the device instead of in the cloud, and offers a clear reason why the technology makes sense in a NAS system like this. A built-in AI engine powers semantic search, offline chat with your stored files, automatic tagging for photos and albums, and on-device transcription for voice memos. All of it works without sending documents or recordings to third-party servers. The Pro model adds an OCuLink port for connecting an external GPU or high-speed expansion. That turns it into a compact workstation for heavier AI or rendering workloads.
Creality SPARKX i7 3D Printer
3D printing can be daunting, especially for people just starting out with the hobby. At CES 2026, Creality unveiled the new SPARKX i7, a printer that feels built for a wide range of users, including busy creators who want colour, speed and smart features without spending a weekend wrestling with hardware. The compact, open-frame desktop machine has a 260 x 260 x 255 mm build volume in an aluminum body. It is accented by a programmable RGB light bar that doubles as a live status indicator while it prints. At CGMagazine, we have a soft spot for RGB. Out of the box, the SPARKX i7 is designed to go from unboxed to a first print in a few minutes. Automatic bed levelling and motion tuning handle the usual calibration tasks, an area where many smaller printers struggled in the past.
What stood out on the CES 2026 floor was how the SPARKX i7 relies on AI and multi-colour control to keep things simple, while offering a versatile machine that can work across a wide range of applications. An onboard camera supports AI-based monitoring and time-lapse capture, while Creality Cloud offers remote control and access to a large library of ready-to-print models that can be sent straight to the machine. When paired with the optional colour system, the printer can handle four filaments simultaneously and is tuned to reduce material waste compared to typical multi-colour setups, making it easier to add custom accents to figures, accessories, or desk gear without endless tweaking. It is a great all-around package, one that makes the jump into what can be an incredibly complex hobby feel accessible and exciting for a wide range of people, and was an easy pick for Best of CES 2026.
ROG XREAL R1
XREAL has been a leader in AR glasses for the past few years, so the news of its partnership with ASUS ROG makes sense. By pairing XREAL’s core features with gamer-focused additions, the new ROG XREAL R1 aims to appeal to a wide range of gamers, especially those who want high refresh rates and more demanding experiences that have not been possible until now. The R1 offers a 240 Hz refresh rate while keeping a sleek, compact form factor, with a few ROG accents. Those touches help land it on our Best of CES 2026 list, and make it one of the products we are most eager to try when it is released.
ASUS ROG did not stop with a simple spec bump to XREAL glasses already on the market. Instead, it delivered a product that brings the best of both brands into one device. ASUS also launched the new ROG Control Dock, which features two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4 input. That allows users to connect both a PC and a console, then switch between them with a single button press. It makes using the R1 in a gaming setup straightforward. The ROG XREAL R1 is a well-rounded package that gives gamers what they need to get the most from the AR experience, in glasses that do not compromise on performance or features, with a design that is unmistakably ASUS ROG.
Hisense DécoTV
The Hisense DécoTV isn’t new this year, but it still managed to catch our eye, even with all the stunning RGB MiniLED TVs on display. Lifestyle TVs are becoming more and more popular, and Hisense has added some retro flair paired with a space-conscious design to create something truly unique. The Hisense DécoTV doesn’t require a stand; it is built into the design of the television’s frame. It also brings back physical dials, something you don’t see often anymore. If you do want a stand, there is one available that carries on its unique style.
Of course, it has to be a decent TV too. It features Hi-QLED Colour, DTS Virtual: X Audio, and smart features, since it’s a Fire TV. That means it also comes with Alexa built in. Though it primarily came in a 32” model, several sizes were on display at CES 2026. This won’t be your home theatre, gaming television, but the Hisense DécoTV fills a need we didn’t know we had, and it just looks great.
Razer Project Madison
Razer always manages to wow at CES, and of course, this year was no different. Our stand-out this year was Project Madison, an all-new design for a completely immersive gaming chair. You might remember past Razer concepts like Project Esther, which turned into the Freyja and Project Carol, which became the Clio. Well, this year they used these pieces of tech and pushed even further into a chair that combines comfort, haptics and audio to truly pull you into your media and games.
Project Madison uses Razer Sensa HD Haptics to let you feel every rumble, shot and bump throughout your body. THX Spatial Audio can be paired with additional speakers to create 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound, or the chair’s speaker can be used as a standalone device. And of course, it wouldn’t be Razer without Razer Chroma RGB. Project Madison feels like the future of immersive gaming, and we are were for it.
8BitDo Ultimate 3E Controller for Xbox
We always love a good 8BitDo controller, but this time they have teamed up with Xbox just in time for CES 2026 to announce the Ultimate 3E Controller. This modular device brings pro-level controls to your Xbox. This controller feels great in your hand, and the buttons have that extra satisfying click to them. It features swappable parts, including ABXY modules, joysticks and D-pads.
You can choose silicone or micro-switch ABXY modules, two different D-pads that offer “Classic precision or smooth directional rolls”, and you can either stick with the standard joysticks or choose between the extras, which include two tall joysticks, one thick-neck joystick, and one dome joystick. This pro-controller features two back buttons and additional buttons near the triggers. The hall-effect triggers have two stops, there are TMR joysticks, and 2.4G wireless, low-latency connectivity to your PC or Xbox. Oh, and we can’t forget that it is officially supported by Apple for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and the Apple Vision Pro. We can’t wait to spend more time with this controller, which is why it is on our Best of CES 2026 list!
That wraps up our Best of CES 2026, but make sure to check out more of our dedicated CES 2026 news here.
