From next-generation AI laptops to magnetic SSDs and hybrid power-storage solutions, Taiwan's consumer electronics industry continues to define the global standard for intelligent design and digital innovation. With deep roots in semiconductor, hardware and systems integration, Taiwanese brands are pioneering technologies that blend sustainability, creativity and smart functionality—driving the evolution of connected lifestyles worldwide.
Below are five Taiwan Excellence Award-winning companies that showcase how innovation, design and everyday practicality come together to shape the future of smart living.
TEAMGROUP: The world's first Find My-enabled external drive
The TEAMGROUP T-CREATE EXPERT P34Fis the world's first external SSD with built-in Apple Find My functionality, and was awarded the 2025 Japan Good Design Award. Engineered for creators and photographers on the move, it ensures data remains trackable, controllable and secure. The device pairs directly with Apple's Find My app, enabling users to locate it easily, while its built-in speaker emits alerts within range to prevent loss.
Crafted with 73% zinc alloy and weighing only 70 grams, it's smaller than a credit card, yet built for durability and style. The P34F supports USB 3.2 Gen2x1 and Type-C connectivity across Windows, MacOS and Thunderbolt platforms. By merging Apple's location tracking with high-speed data transfer, TEAMGROUP brings innovative security features to mobile storage.
Transcend: A compact, MagSafe-compatible attachable drive
The Transcend ESD420 Magnetic Portable SSD attaches seamlessly to MagSafe-compatible iPhones and other magnetic devices, expanding storage instantly. With transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps and a capacity of up to 4TB, it's built for shooting, editing and backing up 4K content anywhere.
Weighing just 48 grams, the ESD420 combines portability and power, supporting USB 3.2 Gen2x2, SLC cache and MIL-STD-810G durability for dependable performance. It also includes Transcend Elite software for backup, restore, encryption and cloud sync with 256-bit AES security. Available in Iron Gray and Champagne Gold, the ESD420 unites speed, safety and sustainability in one compact design.
PIODATA: A 2-in-1smart storage and charging solution
The PIODATA iXCharger 65W is a 2-in-1 device that combines 65W gallium nitride (GaN) fast charging with up to 2TB of built-in storage, creating the ultimate backup and power solution for laptops, smartphones and tablets. Supporting USB-C and compatible across iOS, Android and major PC platforms, it automatically backs up data while charging.
Through the dedicated iXCharger iOS app, users can back up photos, videos and contacts while managing charging levels to extend battery health. With Trust Circle AES 256 KeyLock Data Protection, it ensures secure, encrypted storage. Compact, powerful, and cross-platform, iXCharger 65W delivers true convenience for today's mobile professionals.
Trusta: A drive for AI power and performance
As AI workloads and edge computing intensify, Trusta sets a new benchmark with the T7P5 PCIe 5.0 SSD, an enterprise-grade drive balancing performance and power efficiency. Achieving speeds up to 13,500Mbps read and 10,300Mbps write, the T7P5 provides the bandwidth required to keep pace with next-generation processors and demanding AI models. The drive is designed for maximum deployment flexibility, supporting all critical enterprise form factors -- U.2, E1.S and E3.S -- ensuring seamless integration into diverse server architectures, from hyperscale to space-constrained Edge platforms.
The T7P5 achieves 447 Mbps per watt, representing a 1.6x performance in power efficiency over typical Gen5 enterprise SSDs. This efficiency is critical for reducing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and enabling large-scale, sustainable AI deployments. Built for sustained, intensive use, the T7P5 offers best-in-class endurance with up to 3 drive writes per day (DWPD). This robust reliability ensures data integrity and longevity across the most demanding applications, including deep learning model training, high-throughput big data analytics, and real-time edge inference.
GIGABYTE: Smarter AI creation with GiMATE
The GIGABYTE AERO X16 laptop merges design excellence and AI innovation under GiMATE, GIGABYTE's proprietary AI assistant that helps optimize system performance and provides real-time creative support. Powered by AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, it delivers exceptional power for AI-assisted creation and multitasking.
Its Pantone-validated 16-inch, 165Hz WQXGA display ensures precision for creators, while the 16.75mm, 1.9 kg chassis with nanoimprint finish offers sleek portability. Honored by Taiwan Excellence 2025, the AERO X16 embodies the harmony between technology and aesthetics, empowering smarter, more inspired lifestyles.
Taiwan Excellence: Recognizing innovation that inspires the world
All of the products featured above have been honored with the Taiwan Excellence Award, established by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) in 1993. This prestigious award represents the highest recognition of innovation, research and development and superior product quality.
Each award-winning brand undergoes a rigorous selection process, demonstrating Taiwan's commitment to excellence in quality, innovation, design, marketing and global competitiveness. These award-winning companies continue to deliver technologies that embody reliability, sustainability and forward-looking design.
From next-generation smart computing and AI-driven design to sustainable storage and intelligent connectivity, Taiwan's innovators are redefining how technology inspires trust, creativity and progress in the global digital economy.
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