Following CES 2026, the consumer electronics industry enters the digest stage of new product landing and technology trends. As an indispensable power unit in electronic devices, the power adapter emerged more clear development direction after this exhibition.

Trend 1: Power density continued improve, GaN technology speeds universal

The products showcased by various manufacturers at the CES period that use GaN technology have become the improtant choose of middle and high power adapters. In a smaller volume, a higher power output, and the cord direction of the power adapter design.

Trend 2: USB-C and multi-protocol compatible become a mainstream configuration

The USB-C connector is used in universal notebooks, display devices, and smart terminals, where the requirement for multi-protocol in power adapters continuously improves. Support for mainstream fast charging protocols such as PD has gone from being a “bonus feature” to a “basic requirement.”

Trend 3: In professional equipment external power adapter continues to increase

In medical equipment, small physiotherapy devices, and precision electronic products, the external power adapter causes safety, ease of replacement, and certification flexibility, which continues to attract equipment manufacturers. Especially in small power applications, stable, low noise, and highly reliable power adapter equipment continues increase.

Conclusion

The CES 2026 reflected not only a single product change but also an improvement in efficiency, volume, and application in the whole power adapter industry. In the future, the power adapter will play a key role in many pieces of equipment, and its technology upgrade will also become an important support of the equipment’s performance.