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Make the Most of Your Laptop With These Must-Have Accessories
- 1/28
Make the Most of Your Laptop With These Must-Have Accessories
At BestProducts.com, our editors are basically on our laptops all day. Whether you use your laptop for work — like us — or for play, you really ought to pick up some accessories to make the most of it. We want to help you find all the best, most useful accessories out there. So, check out our picks for the best laptop accessories here — they're all compatible with both Macs and PCs.
- 2/28
LapGear Home Office Lap Desk
LapGear
amazon.com
$39.99
If you want to get some work done on the couch or in bed, this lap desk helps reduce burns and discomfort from your hot laptop battery. It looks and feels premium and is 21 inches wide, which is plenty long enough to accommodate both your laptop and a mouse. There's even a convenient slot to stow your smartphone.
- 3/28
Inateck Felt Storage Pouch Bag Case for Accessories
Inateck
amazon.com
$6.99
This inexpensive laptop accessories pouch is nice-looking, and it has an impressive build quality. It's the perfect size for carrying your MacBook's power brick, along with a few other cables or dongles. There's even enough room to stow a wireless mouse or portable battery, too.
Looking for a bigger felt sleeve to hold your laptop? Amazon has one of those as well.
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- 4/28
Samsung T7 Portable SSD Card for Laptops
Samsung
amazon.com
$89.99
One of the most important laptop accessories you could possibly purchase is a portable, solid-state drive to back up your files.
This one is just half an inch thick, and it's small enough to fit in a laptop bag or sleeve. It has quick read and write times, up to a 2 TB storage capacity, and it works with Windows and Mac laptops. It's backed by a 3-year warranty.
If you're looking for something more rugged, consider the water-resistant SanDisk Extreme Pro.
- 5/28
AUKEY Webcam
AUKEY
amazon.com
$54.99
Because of our new reality, webcams are one of the laptop accessories that are now difficult to find in stock for a reasonable price. This webcam from AUKEY is a good-enough webcam that offers lesser performance than our best overall webcam pick, but a much lower price point. Plus, you can actually find it in stock on Amazon!
It's a good pick for remote workers or for folks who record video blogs and webcasts, since it delivers crystal-clear 1080p footage and has a built-in stereo microphone.
- 6/28
Rain Design mStand Laptop Stand
Rain Design
amazon.com
$39.95
The mStand by Rain Design is the best laptop stand around. Crafted from aluminum, the accessory features a neat cable organizer and a design that facilitates better airflow around your laptop. You can store your wireless keyboard and mouse (or another laptop) at the stand's base, too.
Our tests found the mStand to not only be a premium-looking offering, but also a strong and stable performer that's definitely worth making room for on your desk. It's also a favorite of Business Insider and iMore.
The stand comes in gray, silver, and gold to match your MacBook. It's also available with a 360-degree swivel base for a small up-charge.
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- 7/28
SanDisk Ultra USB Type-C Flash Drive
SanDisk
amazon.com
$19.99
This flash drive by SanDisk has a reversible USB Type-C connector on one end and a traditional USB connector on the other, which make it compatible with practically any computer, tablet, or smartphone available today.
It's also a top performer for its price range and delivers data-read speeds of up to 150 MB/s.
- 8/28
Vanja Card Reader
Vanja
amazon.com
$10.99
If you need to transfer photos or files from your camera to your laptop, a card reader is one of the laptop accessories that you'll have to pick up at some point. This one from Vanja is one of the best and most portable options you can buy.
YouTuber MKBHD always has one in his backpack, and we understand why. It's the only card reader that conveniently has a USB-C and USB 2.0 port for using it with devices both new and old, along with a slot for both SD and MicroSD cards. Best of all, it only costs around 10 bucks.
- 9/28
MOFT Laptop Stand
MOFT
amazon.com
$24.99
This ingenious stand sticks to the bottom of your laptop. It'll help improve your posture and make typing a better, more ergonomic experience.
The MOFT stand, which is compatible with 13-, 15-, and 16-inch laptops, lets users pick from three different heights to type from. It supports up to 18 pounds, so don’t hold back from typing with all your might!
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- 10/28
Kroser Laptop Backpack
Kroser
amazon.com
$28.99
It's practically impossible to find a stylish yet functional laptop backpack. The Kroser laptop backpack solves this dilemma. It has a large opening, so you can see inside of it and easily find whatever you're looking for.
The backpack can be carried with its leather hand straps or like a traditional backpack. It offers plenty of space and compartments to keep all of your other laptop accessories organized.
- 11/28
Peak Design Tech Pouch
Peak Design
amazon.com
$59.95
Keep all of your gear together in one convenient place with the Peak Design Tech Pouch. It's a stylish and exceptionally made accessory that's a must-have for frequent travelers. It has enough pockets and compartments for small gadgets, charging cables, memory cards, and any other laptop accessories you might own.
Peak Design has crafted the exterior of the Tech Pouch using recycled nylon with a weatherproof finish. There are two colors to pick from: black and sage green.
- 12/28
Peak Design Everyday Backpack
Peak Design
peakdesign.com
$259.95
The Everyday Backpack by Peak Design has premium craftsmanship that'll perfectly complement any laptop. It's tough and incredibly stylish, yet it's capable of fitting a 15-inch laptop, a tablet, two DSLR bodies with lenses, and any other essential tech.
The interior storage of the backpack has a customizable layout, ensuring that you can arrange it to your liking to hold all of your other laptop accessories. There are four colors to choose from: black, brown, ash, and charcoal.
The stylish looks and superb ergonomics of the Peak Design Everyday Backpack have earned it praise from The Verge and Digital Photography Review as well.
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- 13/28
CloudValley Webcam Cover Slide (2-Pack)
CloudValley
amazon.com
$6.99
Your laptop's webcam definitely comes in handy for video calls, but it likely doesn't have a shutter to protect your privacy when you're not using it.
This affordable solution comes with two webcam covers that are small, unobtrusive, and easy to install. These laptop accessories open and shut, so you can still use your laptop's built-in camera for the occasional video call.
- 14/28
Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse
Logitech
amazon.com
$59.98
For those in search of a portable, comfortable, and convenient wireless mouse that you can easily toss in your laptop bag, consider this option from Logitech. It’s the perfect mouse for taking on the go because of its compact design and versatility.
The MX Anywhere 2S has both Bluetooth and USB receiver connectivity for up to three computers. Its key features include stylish design, fast scrolling, customizable buttons, and the ability to work on all surfaces.
The gadget's rechargeable battery can last up to 2 months on a single charge. There are three colors to pick from: gray, white, and teal.
- 15/28
RAVPower PD Pioneer 45W GaN Wall Charger
RAVPower
amazon.com
$17.99
If the included charging brick for your laptop is too large for your tastes, consider instead this ultra thin option from RAVPower. The charger is the thinnest MacBook charger money can buy.
It still delivers 45 watts of power to charge power-hungry devices like your iPad Pro, Nintendo Switch, or MacBook, but it's just a half an inch thick and 2 inches tall. The charger is UL-certified, so you can ensure none of your other laptop accessories or devices will be damaged while using it.
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- 16/28
Twelve South StayGo USB-C Hub
Twelve South
amazon.com
$99.99
This multiport USB-C hub by Twelve South is a must-have for laptops that lack essential ports. The accessory has three USB-A ports, a USB-C connector for passthrough charging, an HDMI input, and a gigabit ethernet port. The sleek gadget also features both a microSD and a full SD card reader.
What makes it stand out from other USB-C hubs is that it has a removable cable that's over 3 feet long — most other hubs' cables are affixed to them, so they get bent or frayed over time. The longer cord also allows you to store the hub away from your laptop under your desk or tucked in a corner, which helps keep your desk tidier.
We previously recommended a similar hub from Satechi, but our unit and several reviewers' hubs failed after just six months of use and caused our monitor to flicker.
- 17/28
Logitech K380 Bluetooth Keyboard
Logitech
amazon.com
$39.99
The K380 by Logitech is our favorite budget-friendly wireless keyboard. A top pick by Wirecutter, the compact accessory is a true powerhouse that can connect with up to three devices — whether they run Mac OS X, Android, iOS, Windows, or Chrome.
The K380 keyboard is comfortable, sturdy, and portable. It also looks great. We like that it can last for up to 2 years before its AAA battery needs a replacement. There are four colors to pick from: rose, white, dark gray and blue.
- 18/28
nonda USB-C to USB-A Adapter
nonda
amazon.com
$7.99
This tiny adapter allows you to connect your older USB-A laptop accessories to the latest PCs and MacBooks. We suggest that you order an extra one just in case! It comes in silver, gold, and space gray to perfectly match your machine.
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- 19/28
Zendure SuperTank 27,000mAh External Battery
Zendure
amazon.com
$128.99
If you're searching for the best, most powerful portable battery with the highest capacity that money can buy, you've found it. The Zendure SuperTank has both 100- and 60-watt USB-C ports and a duo of USB-A ports (one of which is 15 watts; the other 18 watts).
This portable battery is one of the few laptop accessories that's capable of recharging the 15-inch MacBook Pro and other high-powered devices at full speed. Its 27,000 mAh capacity is also the largest that the TSA approves for travel. To put that figure into perspective, it can extend your 15-inch Macbook Pro's battery life for 8 hours or charge your iPhone XS seven times. Now that's a lot of juice!
- 20/28
TCL Socl300 Noise-Isolating Earbuds
TCL
amazon.com
$12.60
The Verge's headphone expert Vlad Savov said that these $15 earphones from TCL have "no right to sound as good as they do." If you need a backup pair of wired earbuds, or want ones that have amazing audio quality for phone calls, you won't be disappointed. The earbuds come in black, blue, purple, and orange.
- 21/28
WHOOSH! Screen Cleaner Kit
WHOOSH
amazon.com
$15.99
Whoosh! is a powerful nontoxic screen cleaner that'll keep the display of every gadget you own spotless. The odorless liquid is safe for all screens, while three antimicrobial microfiber cloths help to ensure that you make the most of every spray. The screen cleaner is available in a trio of bottle sizes, and you can read our full review on the cleaner here.
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- 22/28
AmazonBasics 13.3-Inch Laptop Sleeve
AmazonBasics
amazon.com
$10.49
This form-fitting, neoprene laptop sleeve comes in eight different sizes, ranging from 7 to 17.3 inches, so you can find the perfect, snug fit for your laptop. It protects your laptop from bumps, spills, and scratches, and the top-loading zipper lets you access your laptop with ease. The sleeve comes in black, blue, gray, navy, and purple colors.
- 23/28
Ultimate Ears Boom 3
Ultimate Ears
amazon.com
$199.99
More than likely, the built-in speakers on your laptop sound quiet, muddy, and weak. The UE Boom can really up your speaker game. It pairs to your laptop via Bluetooth, and it has an impressive 15-hour battery life.
It's waterproof and can handle a coffee spill or two. To create an even fuller, stereo sound, you can pair multiple UE speakers.
- 24/28
Nekteck Thunderbolt 3 Cable
Nekteck
amazon.com
$19.99
Although there are many more thrilling laptop accessories to buy than a USB-C cable, this one from Nekteck is one of the best options you can buy for your laptop. It supports both fast charging and the transferring of data at max speeds.
The cable is sturdy and comes in sizes up to 6 feet long. It's reliable, supports speeds up to 40 gbps, and it has been validated by the USB Implementers Forum, which is a nonprofit created to accelerate the market and consumer adoption of USB-compliant peripherals.
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- 25/28
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Bose
amazon.com
$379.00
The recently launched Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are one of the audio giant's latest and most feature-packed offerings. The all-new wireless cans have an impressively sleek design, impeccable ergonomics, and up to 20 hours of battery life between charges.
Compared to their predecessor (the QuietComfort 35 Series 2), the Bose headphones have superior noise-canceling capabilities, as well as a vastly improved quad-microphone setup, which allows the headset to isolate your voice regardless of the environment.
Other cool and noteworthy highlights of these headphones include nifty touch controls, a USB-C connector for charging, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant. They're available in black or silver.
- 26/28
HyperJuice 100W USB-C GaN Charger
Hyper
amazon.com
$99.00
Although this wall charger from HyperJuice is a little pricey, it's arguably one of the most powerful chargers on the market. It's also the smallest 100-watt charger in the world. Not only is it equipped with two USB-A ports, it also features dual USB-C ports, meaning it offers the ability to quick-charge a laptop, tablet, smartphone, earbuds, and smartwatch all at the same time.
The charger features foldable prongs and safety protection against over-current, over-voltage, overheating, and short circuits. If you can afford its $100 price, it's well worth it and will surely become the most portable and versatile charger you own.
- 27/28
CHOETECH USB-C to HDMI Cable
CHOETECH
amazon.com
$16.47
If you ever want to hook your laptop up to a TV or external monitor, this cable is an absolute must-have. A Wirecutter favorite, it's an absolute lifesaver for hotel TVs that don't have Netflix.
Choetech's cable is braided to prevent fraying, and we like that its USB-C connector is set at a right angle to reduce strain on your laptop's USB-C port. Plus, it comes with a nice leather snap strap to keep things organized when you store it in the included carrying case.
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- 28/28
Plugable USB C to HDMI 2.0 Adapter
Plugable
amazon.com
$19.95
If you're looking to connect your new MacBook to a monitor or to your HDTV, we recommend this small dongle from Plugable. It's more affordable than Apple's $69 adapter, and it gets the job done effectively. The adapter supports resolutions up to 4K, it works with multi-monitor setups, and it comes with a 12-month warranty.
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