The Must-Have Computing Accessory for Enthusiasts & Pros
▼ Summary
– Hyper announced three new products at CES: the TrackPad Pro, a USB4 M.2 PCIe enclosure, and solid state Qi2 power banks.
– The TrackPad Pro is a premium, customizable haptic touchpad for Windows with a 240Hz report rate, smart palm rejection, and a month of battery life, priced at $129.
– The HyperDrive USB4 enclosure houses SSDs and PCIe modules for fast data transfers, features an aluminum chassis for cooling, and requires a compatible Thunderbolt port.
– Hyper’s solid state power banks use a different chemistry for cooler, faster charging and come in 5,000 mAh and 10,000 mAh capacities with Qi2 wireless charging.
– The TrackPad Pro launches in late Q1 2026, while the first two power banks arrive in Q2 and a Find My-enabled version with a kickstand launches in Q3.
For computing enthusiasts and professionals seeking to elevate their setup, the latest announcements from Hyper at CES introduce a suite of high-performance accessories designed to enhance productivity and connectivity. The standout is the TrackPad Pro, a wireless haptic touchpad built specifically for Windows, aiming to bring a Mac-like gesture experience to a broader audience. Alongside this, the company unveiled a USB4 M.2 PCIe enclosure for blazing-fast storage expansion and a new line of solid-state power banks featuring advanced Qi2 wireless charging.
During an earlier hands-on session, the TrackPad Pro immediately stood out as a device addressing a clear market gap. It caters to creatives, programmers, and any user who values precise gesture control on a Windows laptop or desktop. What sets it apart is its premium hardware, including a 240Hz report rate for mouse-level accuracy and sophisticated multi-layer haptic feedback that simulates the feel of a physical click. Its ergonomic, slanted design incorporates smart palm rejection, so you can comfortably rest your hand on the surface without accidentally moving the cursor. Full customization is handled through the Hydra Connect software, which allows users to assign a vast array of gestures and smart actions to functions within supported applications. Connectivity is straightforward via a single USB-C port, and the device boasts an impressive one-month battery life on a full charge. It is scheduled for release in late Q1 2026 with a price tag of $129.
Shifting to storage solutions, the HyperDrive Next USB4 M.2 PCIe enclosure is engineered for speed and flexibility. This accessory allows users to house NVMe SSDs or even PCIe modules, making it a potent tool for tasks involving AI, machine learning, or simply transferring large files at maximum throughput. Installation is remarkably simple, just open the top and slide the drive into the slot until it clicks. A significant focus of the design is thermal management. NVMe drives can generate substantial heat, so Hyper built the enclosure from aluminum with ridged surfaces to increase area for passive cooling. It also includes thermal pads that make direct contact with the drive to pull heat away efficiently. The unit supports various M.2 form factors (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280) and features two Thunderbolt ports on the front: one for data and another for up to 25W of external power delivery. Priced at $200, it’s important to note that your system must have a Thunderbolt 4 port for full compatibility, particularly on Windows 11, as non-supporting computers will fail to recognize the device.
Finally, Hyper is modernizing portable power with its new solid-state power banks. By replacing traditional liquid electrolytes with solid materials, these banks operate cooler, reduce overheating risks, and enable faster charging when used with Qi2 and the emerging Qi2.2 standard. The lineup includes a 5,000 mAh model for $49 and a 10,000 mAh version for $59. A third, premium variant offers both capacities and adds support for Apple’s Find My network, along with a built-in kickstand to prop up your phone during charging, for $79. The first two models are expected in Q2 2026, with the Find My-enabled versions following in Q3.
(Source: ZDNET)
