Buying Guide

The Best Gaming PC Desk Accessories

Desk accessories fix light, space and clutter. These six each solve one of those.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read6 products evaluated

A desk setup with a keyboard, mouse and headset beside a monitor
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A gaming desk gets cluttered fast. The accessories here add light, free space or cut cables.

We compared size, connection and mounting from each listing.

Quick Picks

Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Best Desk Light

    Logitech G Litra Beam Key Light

    2,700 to 6,500K with onboard presets.

    Best for: Video calls and streams

    Check price for Logitech G Litra Beam Key Light on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Best Shortcut Pad

    Elgato Stream Deck Neo

    Eight keys with two touch points.

    Best for: Macros

    Check price for Elgato Stream Deck Neo on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Best Desk Mat1 of 6

Logitech G840 XL Cloth Mouse Pad

Logitech's G840 XL is a 900 x 400 x 3mm cloth pad with moderate friction.

Best for

Keyboard and mouse together

Skip if

Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Logitech G840 XL Cloth Mouse Pad

Why we like it

It covers keyboard and mouse. At 900 by 400mm it covers a keyboard and mouse, and its surface texture is tuned for Logitech G sensors. You get a 900 x 400 x 3mm key spec here, which sets it apart from the Leviathan V2 X and its a power and audio over USB-C key spec.

It also offers a no-slip rubber base. Measure the desk: an extended pad should fit under both keyboard and mouse without hanging over the edge. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the BM88 arm was closest.

Key specs

Type
Extended cloth mouse pad
Connection
None
Key spec
900 x 400 x 3mm
Lighting
None

Pros

  • 900 x 400mm surface
  • Moderate surface friction
  • No-slip rubber base
  • 900 x 400 x 3mm key spec, the only one here

Best Desk Light2 of 6

Logitech G Litra Beam Key Light

Logitech's Litra Beam is a slim key light with a 2,700 to 6,500K range and onboard presets.

Best for

Video calls and streams

Skip if

If budget leads, the G840 XL was cheaper at our last price check.
Logitech G Litra Beam Key Light

Why we like it

It connects over USB or Bluetooth. Its slim bar fits beside a monitor, and a three-way stand plus three mount points allow flexible angles. It passed UL safety testing for all-day use.

Brightness and colour temperature from 2,700K to 6,500K adjust to the room. A 2700-6500K key spec is unique to it among these picks, while the Govee COB Strip 2 uses an 840 LEDs/m COB key spec. It also comes with TrueSoft full-spectrum light. It was priced above the Leviathan V2 X and below the Govee COB Strip 2 at the time of writing.

Key specs

Type
Key light
Connection
USB, Bluetooth
Key spec
2700-6500K
Lighting
None

Pros

  • TrueSoft full-spectrum light
  • Onboard controls and saved presets
  • Slim bar design
  • 2700-6500K key spec, the only one here

Cons

  • Costs more than the G840 XL at the time of writing

Best Shortcut Pad3 of 6

Elgato Stream Deck Neo

The Stream Deck Neo has eight LCD keys and two touch points for switching pages.

Best for

Macros

Skip if

If budget leads, the G840 XL was cheaper at our last price check.
Elgato Stream Deck Neo

Why we like it

An info bar shows time or status. Eight LCD keys and two touch buttons cover the essentials, and actions are set up by drag and drop. It works with streaming apps and office software alike.

It also controls smart lights, plugs and audio from a single button, and works with Zoom, Teams and Office apps. An info bar between the keys shows the time or a page indicator, and two touch points flip between pages. You get a USB connection here, which sets it apart from the BM88 arm and its a desk clamp 0.8-2.4in connection. When we checked, only the BM88 arm and cheaper picks cost less, and the Leviathan V2 X cost more.

Key specs

Type
Stream controller
Connection
USB
Key spec
8 keys, 2 touch points
Lighting
None

Pros

  • Eight LCD keys
  • Two touch points for pages
  • Info bar
  • USB connection, the only one here

Cons

  • Costs more than the G840 XL at the time of writing

Best Bias Lighting4 of 6

Govee COB Strip Light 2 32.8ft

Govee's COB Strip 2 packs 840 LEDs per meter for a dotless line, with Matter support and a 1,000 to 10,000K white range.

Best for

Behind a monitor

Skip if

Price-first buyers should look at the G840 XL, which cost less when we checked.
Govee COB Strip Light 2 32.8ft

Why we like it

Its COB design packs 840 LEDs per metre for a continuous line with no hotspots, and at 12.6mm wide it fits narrow gaps. No other pick in this guide offers an 840 LEDs/m COB key spec; compare the BM88 arm, which has a 29in reach key spec. COB RGBIC lighting is unique to it among these picks, while the Leviathan V2 X uses 14 Chroma zones lighting.

Wi-Fi control usually needs a 2.4GHz network. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the G840 XL at the time of writing. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Litra Beam.

Key specs

Type
LED strip
Connection
App, Wi-Fi, Matter
Key spec
840 LEDs/m COB
Lighting
COB RGBIC

Pros

  • Dotless COB line
  • 1000 to 10000K white range
  • Matter support
  • 840 LEDs/m COB key spec, the only one here

Cons

  • Costs more than the G840 XL at the time of writing

Best Mic Arm5 of 6

FIFINE BM88 Low-Profile Mic Arm

FIFINE's BM88 is a low-profile mic arm with a 29in reach that stays below eye line.

Best for

Clearing desk space

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the G840 XL cost less when we checked.
FIFINE BM88 Low-Profile Mic Arm

Why we like it

It takes 1/4, 3/8 and 5/8in threads. It extends to 29 inches and tilts through 220 degrees, and hidden cable channels keep the mic cord tidy. The low-profile metal arm stays out of the camera frame.

A desk clamp 0.8-2.4in connection is unique to it among these picks, while the Stream Deck Neo uses a USB connection. A 29in reach key spec is unique to it among these picks, while the Litra Beam uses a 2700-6500K key spec. Check your desk edge thickness against the clamp range. It was priced above the G840 XL and below the Stream Deck Neo at the time of writing.

Key specs

Type
Mic arm
Connection
Desk clamp 0.8-2.4in
Key spec
29in reach
Lighting
None

Pros

  • Low-profile design
  • 1/4, 3/8 and 5/8in threads
  • 29in reach
  • Desk clamp 0.8-2.4in connection, the only one here

Cons

  • Costs more than the G840 XL at the time of writing

Best Desk Speaker6 of 6

Razer Leviathan V2 X PC Soundbar

Razer's Leviathan V2 X runs power and audio over one USB-C cable and is narrow enough to sit under a monitor.

Best for

Fewer cables

Skip if

Price-first buyers should look at the G840 XL, which cost less when we checked.
Razer Leviathan V2 X PC Soundbar

Why we like it

Two full-range drivers and two passive radiators fit in the most compact bar in Razer's Leviathan V2 range. It pairs over low-latency Bluetooth 5.0, and Razer's software controls lighting and audio switching. A power and audio over USB-C key spec is unique to it among these picks, while the Litra Beam uses a 2700-6500K key spec.

No other pick in this guide offers 14 Chroma zones lighting; compare the Govee COB Strip 2, which has COB RGBIC lighting. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the G840 XL at the time of writing. It was priced above the Stream Deck Neo and below the Litra Beam at the time of writing.

Key specs

Type
Soundbar
Connection
USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0
Key spec
Power and audio over USB-C
Lighting
14 Chroma zones

Pros

  • Two drivers and two passive radiators
  • Single USB-C cable for power and audio
  • Compact width for under a monitor
  • Power and audio over USB-C key spec, the only one here

Cons

  • Costs more than the G840 XL at the time of writing

How We Chose These Gaming PC Desk Accessories

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A desk with a curved monitor, a glass-panel PC and a keyboard
A desk with a curved monitor, a glass-panel PC and a keyboard
The figures behind the order
We set side by side six gear on type, connection, key spec and lighting, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and all 4 compared fields are stated for every pick.
The shared baseline
All 6, from the G840 XL to the Leviathan V2 X, state type, connection and key spec.
Who each pick suits
The G840 XL for 900 x 400mm cloth surface; the Litra Beam for 2,700 to 6,500K with onboard presets; the Stream Deck Neo for eight keys with two touch points.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the G840 XL (under $50) to the Govee COB Strip 2 ($150 to $250).

What to Look for in Gaming PC Desk Accessories

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Features beyond the spec table

    The Govee COB Strip 2: a 1000 to 10000K white range. The BM88 arm: 1/4, 3/8 and 5/8in threads. The Leviathan V2 X: a single USB-C cable for power and audio.

  2. How much to spend

    Under $50 buys the G840 XL; $50 to $100 buys the BM88 arm, the Stream Deck Neo and the Leviathan V2 X; $100 to $150 buys the Litra Beam; $150 to $250 buys the Govee COB Strip 2 at our last check.

    A white desk with an ultrawide monitor, a PC and plants
    A white desk with an ultrawide monitor, a PC and plants
  3. Match the pick to your priority

    Keyboard and mouse together: the G840 XL. Video calls and streams: the Litra Beam. Macros: the Stream Deck Neo.

  4. Keyboard size

    A 60% or 65% board frees room for the mouse; a full-size one keeps the number pad. Hot-swap sockets let you change switches later.

    A wooden desk with a monitor on an arm, a desk mat and a compact keyboard
    A wooden desk with a monitor on an arm, a desk mat and a compact keyboard
  5. Lighting that helps

    Bias lighting behind a monitor or a key light for your face does more for a setup than more RGB on the peripherals.

How to Choose Gaming PC Desk Accessories

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Keyboard and mouse togetherG840 XL900 x 400mm cloth surface
Video calls and streamsLitra Beam2,700 to 6,500K with onboard presets
MacrosStream Deck NeoEight keys with two touch points
Behind a monitorGovee COB Strip 2Dotless COB with Matter
Clearing desk spaceBM88 armLow profile with a 29in reach
Fewer cablesLeviathan V2 XOne USB-C cable for power and audio

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A desk setup with a monitor riser, ergonomic chair and blue backlight
A desk setup with a monitor riser, ergonomic chair and blue backlight

Key specs side by side

The G840 XL, the Litra Beam and the rest, as their makers list them.

GearTypeConnectionKey specLighting
G840 XLExtended cloth mouse padNone900 x 400 x 3mmNone
Litra BeamKey lightUSB, Bluetooth2700-6500KNone
Stream Deck NeoStream controllerUSB8 keys, 2 touch pointsNone
Govee COB Strip 2LED stripApp, Wi-Fi, Matter840 LEDs/m COBCOB RGBIC
BM88 armMic armDesk clamp 0.8-2.4in29in reachNone
Leviathan V2 XSoundbarUSB-C, Bluetooth 5.0Power and audio over USB-C14 Chroma zones

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By price at the time of writing

At our last check the cheapest pick, the G840 XL, sat in the under $50 tier, 4 tiers in all up to the Govee COB Strip 2 at $150 to $250; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.

Price tierGear
Under $50G840 XL
About $50 to $100BM88 arm, Stream Deck Neo, Leviathan V2 X
About $100 to $150Litra Beam
About $150 to $250Govee COB Strip 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the BM88 arm the Best Mic Arm?

The label rests on low profile with a 29in reach. The G840 XL, the cheapest pick, sat in the under $50 tier against $50 to $100 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at clearing desk space.

Beyond the specs, what sets the G840 XL and the Litra Beam apart?

The G840 XL: a 900 x 400mm surface. The Litra Beam: TrueSoft full-spectrum light. The Stream Deck Neo: eight LCD keys.

Who should choose the G840 XL?

The G840 XL carries our Best Desk Mat label for 900 x 400mm cloth surface. It ranks first of 6 here and sat in the under $50 tier at our last price check; it suits keyboard and mouse together.

Should I pick the G840 XL or the Leviathan V2 X?

The G840 XL suits keyboard and mouse together; the Leviathan V2 X suits fewer cables.

What else do the BM88 arm and the Leviathan V2 X offer?

The BM88 arm: a 29in reach. The Leviathan V2 X: a compact width for under a monitor.

Bottom Line

The G840 XL is the foundation, covering keyboard and mouse. The Litra Beam lights your face, the Stream Deck Neo adds shortcuts, the COB strip adds bias light, the BM88 lifts the mic off the desk, and the Leviathan V2 X replaces two speakers with one bar.

About the author

PC Hardware Editor

Alex covers PC hardware, monitors, components, upgrades and peripherals for The PC Journal, with a focus on helping readers understand specifications, compatibility and meaningful product trade-offs.

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