Elecom's Semi-Solid and Haptic Feedback Batteries Win VGP2026 Summer Awards
The awards highlight a shift in the mobile battery market toward safety and inclusive design, rather than competing solely on capacity and charging speed.
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Elecom announced on June 25 that two of its mobile battery products won category awards at VGP2026 SUMMER, one of Japan's largest audio-visual equipment awards. The semi-solid lithium-ion mobile battery and the haptic feedback mobile battery both received the Lifestyle Division's Mobile Battery Category award for products with capacities between 10,000 mAh and 20,000 mAh. The semi-solid battery uses a semi-solid lithium-ion cell that performs in extreme heat and cold, reduces fire risk, and offers a lifespan of approximately 2,000 charge cycles. It also features an LED panel that displays remaining charge in 1% increments. The haptic feedback battery was developed in collaboration with visually impaired users and uses vibrations to communicate battery level and charging status. Its buttons and USB ports are positioned for tactile identification, allowing operation without looking at the device. The VGP awards are judged by a panel of 10 critics and around 30 major retailers. Elecom's products were recognized for their unique features and user-oriented design.
The VGP2026 SUMMER awards, established in 1987, are judged by 10 critics from specialist media and about 30 major retailers who vote on products across categories including video, audio, and lifestyle devices. Elecom's two winning products are the semi-solid lithium-ion mobile battery (model DE-C86-10000) and the haptic feedback mobile battery (model DE-C78L-10000). The semi-solid battery's 2,000-cycle lifespan and 1% LED display are aimed at users who need reliable performance in outdoor or extreme conditions. The haptic feedback battery was co-created with visually impaired individuals to address common frustrations in charging, such as not knowing the battery level or port locations by touch. Both products are available now through Elecom's direct shop and other retailers. The awards are given only to products that judges consider guaranteed bestsellers, and Elecom's win places its batteries alongside other lifestyle electronics in a competitive field.
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