Peripherals · Buying Guide
The Best Mechanical Keyboards for Gaming and Typing
Check the polling rate on the connection you will actually use, and which switches the sockets accept, before you buy.
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The Best Wireless Gaming Headsets for PC
Compare connection types and battery claims; a 2.4GHz dongle matters more for games than any spec on the box.
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The Best Wired Gaming Headsets and Headphones for PC
Choose USB or 3.5mm and open or closed back first; those two decisions matter more than driver size.
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The Best Xbox Gaming Headsets That Also Work With PC
Check how each headset connects to Xbox and to your PC; Xbox Wireless does not work like an ordinary USB dongle.
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The Best Keyboards for Work and Office Use
Decide how much ergonomic shape you want before comparing switches; layout matters most over an eight-hour day.
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The Best Mice for Programming and Long Coding Sessions
Pick a grip that suits your wrist, then compare scroll wheels and shortcuts; those matter most in an editor.
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The Best Gaming Desks for PC Setups
Measure your monitors and room first; width and depth rule out more desks than any feature.
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The Best Budget Mechanical Keyboards
Decide on layout first; at this price, switch type and wireless support separate the picks more than lighting.
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The Best Logitech Gaming Keyboards
Logitech's range splits into low-profile wireless boards, a magnetic esports board and wired value models.
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The Best Corsair Gaming Keyboards
Corsair's range runs from $30 membrane boards to a full-size keyboard with Stream Deck keys; the switch type is the main divide.
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The Best MMO Gaming Mice
Count the thumb buttons you will use, then decide whether wireless and battery life are worth the premium.
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The Best Logitech Gaming Mice
Logitech's lineup splits into light esports mice, button-heavy G502 models and cheap AA-powered wireless mice.
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The Best Corsair Gaming Mice
Corsair's mice range from 60g esports shells to a large palm-grip Ironclaw; weight and buttons tell them apart.
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The Best Gaming Headsets Under $50
At this price the choice is mostly about connection: one wireless pick, USB with virtual surround, or a plain 3.5mm plug.
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The Best PC Gaming Headsets
On PC, a 2.4GHz dongle and a detachable mic matter more than surround labels; battery life separates the wireless picks.
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The Best Gaming Keyboards Under $100
Under $100 you can already get Hall effect switches, wireless or PBT keycaps, rarely all three.
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The Best Gaming Keyboards Under $150
Around $130, Hall effect switches and tri-mode wireless become common features.
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The Best Gaming Keyboards Under $200
Near $200 the extras are gasket mounts, long battery life and Hall effect switches.
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The Best TKL Keyboards
Dropping the number pad gives the mouse more room; switches and wireless decide the rest.
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The Best ASUS Keyboards
ASUS's range runs from spill-resistant TUF boards to hot-swap ROG enthusiast models.
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The Best Keyboards for PC
Start with layout and connection; switch type matters most if you play fast games.
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The Best Full-Size Mechanical Keyboards
A number pad costs desk width; a 96% layout keeps it in a smaller frame.
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The Best Gaming Mice Under $50
Under $50 you can get wireless or a light shell; extra buttons usually mean a cable.
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The Best Gaming Mice Under $75
Up to $75, Bluetooth plus 2.4GHz and a sub-70g shell start to appear together.
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The Best Gaming Mice Under $100
Near $100, 8000Hz polling and 26,000 DPI sensors are common; shape still decides.
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The Best Gaming Headsets
Decide wired or wireless first, then check the connection works with every device you own.
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The Best Affordable Gaming Headsets
Five wired headsets near or under $50 at the time of writing, from 3.5mm to USB.
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The Best Budget-Friendly Gaming Headsets
Five budget headsets, including a tri-mode wireless model and a 53mm-driver Cloud II.
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The Best Cheap and Good Gaming Headsets
Five headsets under $45 with a feature that sets each apart: mute, mic or weight.
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The Best Cheap Gaming Headsets
Six headsets near or under $25 at the time of writing, for a first headset or a spare.
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The Best FPS Gaming Headsets
Five headsets for shooters, compared on low-latency connection, drivers and mic.
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The Best Open-Back Gaming Headphones
Six open-back headphones for a wide soundstage, from a budget Philips pair to studio models.
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The Best Closed-Back Gaming Headphones
Five closed-back headphones plus one open gaming headset, compared on isolation and mic.
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The Best Gaming Headsets for Xbox One
Five Xbox headsets, from 3.5mm controller plugs to Xbox Wireless models.
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The Best Gaming Headphones: Our Research Picks
Five headphones and headsets chosen from listing research, not forum polls.
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The Best Gaming Headsets Right Now
Six headsets from a wired Cloud III to the tri-mode G PRO X 2.
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The Best Gaming Headsets Below $100
Six headsets below $100 at the time of writing, five of them wireless.
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The Best Gaming Headsets for Beginners
Five simple headsets for a first setup, from 3.5mm to light wireless models.
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The Best Gaming Headsets for PS5
Six headsets for PS5, from a 3.5mm controller headset to 2.4GHz wireless models.
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The Best Gaming Headsets on Amazon
Five widely sold headsets on Amazon, compared on listing facts rather than star ratings.
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The Best Gaming Headsets with Bluetooth
Six headsets that pair a gaming dongle with Bluetooth, from $27 to about $220.
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The Best Gaming Headsets for Mic and Sound
Six headsets with a standout mic feature: cardioid capsules, AI noise reduction or mic filters.
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The Best Gaming Headsets Under $20
Five headsets under $20 at the time of writing, each with a boom mic.
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The Best Gaming Headsets Under $40
Six headsets under $40 at the time of writing, three wired and three wireless.
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The Best Good Inexpensive Gaming Headsets
Four inexpensive headsets under $50, including a wireless pick with Bluetooth.
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The Best Headsets for a Gaming PC
Five PC headsets from a wired USB surround model to high-end wireless ones.
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The Best Headsets for PC
Five PC headsets across USB, 3.5mm and wireless connections.
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The Best HyperX Gaming Headsets
Seven HyperX headsets, from the Cloud Stinger 2 Core to the Cloud Alpha Wireless.
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The Best IEMs with a Mic for Gaming
Four in-ear monitors with a mic, from a $19 pair to a six-driver USB-C set.
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The Best Logitech Gaming Headsets
Seven Logitech G headsets from the wired G335 to the G PRO X 2.
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The Best Low-Cost Gaming Headsets
Five low-cost wired headsets under $40, each with a boom mic.
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The Best Wireless PlayStation Headsets
Five wireless headsets for PlayStation, including two with active noise cancelling.
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The Best Sennheiser Headphones for Gaming
Four Sennheiser picks for gaming: one headset with a mic, two headphones and an in-ear monitor.
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The Best Sub-$100 Gaming Headsets
Five sub-$100 headsets, two wired and three wireless.
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The Best Wired In-Ear Monitors
Seven wired IEMs from single dynamic drivers to hybrid multi-driver sets.
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The Best Wireless Gaming Headsets Now
Six wireless headsets from the Stealth 700 to the Astro A50.
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The Best Wireless Headsets for PC
Six wireless PC headsets from the $38 G535 to the Virtuoso MAX.
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The Best 60% Gaming Keyboards
Six 60% boards for maximum mouse room, from optical switches to adjustable magnetic ones.
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The Best 60 Percent Gaming Keyboards Under $90
Six budget-to-mid 60 percent boards, four with magnetic or analog switches.
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The Best 60% Mechanical Keyboards
Six 60% mechanical boards with linear, tactile or clicky switches.
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The Best Affordable Gaming Keyboards
Five mechanical boards from about $35 to $65 at the time of writing.
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The Best Budget-Friendly Gaming Keyboards
Five boards under $50 at the time of writing, mechanical and membrane.
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The Best Cheap Gaming Keyboards
Five boards under $40 at the time of writing, from $16 membrane to hot-swap mechanical.
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The Best Cheap Mechanical Keyboards
Five mechanical boards under $60 at the time of writing.
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The Best Compact Wireless Gaming Keyboards
Five compact boards with 2.4GHz or Bluetooth, from 61 keys to TKL.
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The Best Gaming Keyboards Right Now
Six boards across magnetic, optical and mechanical switches.
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The Best Gaming Keyboards for Mac
Six boards whose listings name macOS or a Mac layout.
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The Best Gaming Keyboards for PS5 and Xbox Series X
Three boards with listed PlayStation and Xbox support. Individual games decide whether keys work.
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The Best Mechanical Gaming Keyboards: Our Research
Six enthusiast-style boards chosen from listing research, not forum polls.
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The Best Low-Cost Gaming Keyboards
Five boards under $55 at the time of writing, wired and wireless.
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The Best Magnetic Gaming Keyboards
Six Hall effect boards from $38 to $150 at the time of writing.
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The Best Mechanical Keyboard for Gaming
Six mechanical boards with conventional switches, wired and wireless.
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The Best Mechanical Keyboards for Gaming
Six mechanical boards from a wired 97-key TUF to wireless 75% models.
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The Best Affordable Gaming Mice
Five mice from about $30 to $70 at the time of writing, four of them wireless.
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The Best Budget-Friendly Gaming Mice
Five mice under $40 at the time of writing, including four wireless models.
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The Best Budget Gaming Mice
Five mice under $40, from simple wired picks to a tri-mode 49g model.
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The Best Corsair Gaming Mice
Seven Corsair mice from the 60g M75 AIR to the 15-button Darkstar.
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The Best Economical Gaming Mice
Six mice under $25 at the time of writing, four wired and two wireless.
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The Best FPS Gaming Mice
Five light wireless mice built around shooters.
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The Best Gaming Mice for Palm Grip
Six right-handed or thumb-rest mice with the fuller backs palm grips favor.
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The Best Gaming Mice Right Now
Six wireless mice across symmetrical, ergonomic, modular and many-button shapes.
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The Best Gaming Mice for Big Hands
Five larger mice, from a thumb-rest Basilisk to budget large-body models.
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The Best Gaming Mice for Large Hands
Five full-size mice with long or thumb-rest shells.
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Good Gaming Mice for Big Hands on a Budget
Five larger mice under $70 at the time of writing.
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The Best Gaming Mice for Small Hands
Five compact mice for smaller hands and claw or fingertip grips.
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The Best Small Gaming Mice
Five small mice between 49g and about 100g.
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The Best Tiny Gaming Mice
Five of the smallest or lightest mice in our research.
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The Best Good Budget Gaming Mice
Five mice under $60, three of them wireless.
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The Best Good Inexpensive Gaming Mice
Five inexpensive mice, from a $20 wired Lenovo to long-battery wireless models.
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The Best HyperX Pulsefire Gaming Mice
Six Pulsefire mice from the wired Haste 2 to the modular Saga Pro.
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The Best Large Gaming Mice
Five full-size mice with 11 or more buttons.
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The Best Left-Handed Gaming Mice
Two true left-handed mice and four ambidextrous options.
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The Best Logitech Gaming Mice
Seven Logitech G mice from the wired G502 Hero to the PRO X Superlight 2.
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The Best MMO Gaming Mice
Five MMO mice with 12-button side panels or more.
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The Best MMO Gaming Mouse
Five MMO mice from the $33 M908 to the Naga V3 Pro.
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The Best MMORPG Gaming Mice
Five mice for MMORPG hotbars, three wireless and two wired.
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The Best Wireless MMO Gaming Mice
Six wireless MMO mice from $31 to about $180 at the time of writing.
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The Best PC Mice for Gaming
Five mice for a PC setup, wired and wireless.
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The Best Razer Gaming Mice
Seven Razer mice from the DeathAdder Essential to the Viper V3 Pro.
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The Best Bluetooth Wireless Mice
Six Bluetooth mice that need no USB receiver.
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The Best Mice for a MacBook Pro
Five Bluetooth mice for a MacBook Pro, including Apple's own.
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The Best Mice for Work
Six work mice across sculpted, vertical, trackball and silent designs.
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The Best Wireless Mice Without Disposable Batteries
Five wireless mice with built-in rechargeable batteries instead of AA or AAA cells.
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The Best Gaming Chairs
Six chairs from budget to premium, compared on the adjustments each listing states.
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The Best Gaming Chairs on Amazon
Five chairs sold on Amazon, compared on the specs each listing states.
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The Best Gaming Chairs Under $100
Six chairs priced under $100 at the time of writing.
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The Best Gaming Chairs for Adults
Five full-size chairs, compared on capacity, recline and lumbar support.
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The Best Gaming Chairs Worth Researching
Four chairs compared on listing specs, not forum votes.
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The Best Gaming Seats
Four racing-style seats with footrests, speakers or memory foam.
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The Best Ergonomic Chairs for Gaming
Five chairs with adjustable lumbar or multi-way arms.
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The Best Ergonomic Office Chairs With a Footrest
Six chairs with a built-in footrest and an office-style back.
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The Best Big and Tall Gaming Chairs
Five chairs rated for 400 lb or more, compared on seat and recline.
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The Best Big & Tall Gaming Chairs
Six more big and tall chairs with different lumbar designs.
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The Best Gaming Chairs for Big Guys
Four chairs rated from 350 to 500 lb.
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The Best Office Chairs for Heavy People
Six office chairs rated from 400 to 700 lb.
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The Best Children's Gaming Chairs
Four floor and recliner chairs for children.
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The Best Gaming Chairs for Kids
Five child-sized chairs for a desk or the floor.
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The Best Gaming Chairs for Kids and Teens
Four chairs whose listings name kids, teens or both.
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The Best Gaming Mousepads
Five pads across speed cloth, standard cloth and glass.
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The Best Gaming Mousepads for Every Grip and Surface
Six pads, from control cloth to hard plastic and glass.
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The Best Gaming Mouse Pads
Five mouse-size pads with balanced, glass, hard and thick surfaces.
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The Best XL Gaming Mousepads
Five extended pads at 35 inches wide or more.
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The Best Big Mouse Pads
Five large pads compared on depth as well as width.
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The Best Desk Mats for Gaming
Six desk mats from plain cloth to PU leather.
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The Best Gaming Desk Mats
Five desk mats with prints, lighting or a thick base.
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The Best Monitor Arms
Five single arms from budget gas-spring models to Ergotron's LX.
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The Best Monitor Arms, Compared
Six single arms, including two for large ultrawides.
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The Best Desk-Mount Monitor Arms
Five arms compared on how they attach to the desk.
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The Best Dual Monitor Arms
Six dual arms, including clamp, grommet and freestanding options.
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The Best Monitor Stand Risers
Six risers, from plain platforms to dual-width drawers.
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The Best Floor Mats for Office Chairs
Seven chair mats for carpet and hard floors, sorted by what the listing supports.
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The Best Gaming Headset Stands and Holders
Seven desk stands and under-desk hangers.
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The Best Mouse Bungees
Five bungees with weighted, adhesive and clamp-grip designs.
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The Best Desk Lamps for a Home Office
Five lamps for a work desk, from clamp bars to base lamps with charging.
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The Best Desk Lamps
Six clamp and base lamps with different color ranges.
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The Best Computer Tower Stands for Your Desk
Six floor stands, desk-side carts and an under-desk mount for PC towers.
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The Best Dell Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Sets
Dell's wireless sets range from a plain receiver combo to a Zoom-certified multi-device pair. Here is how the five compare.
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Logitech MK270 and the Best Alternatives
The MK270 is Logitech's best-known basic combo. We compare it with the three closest Logitech sets.
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The Logitech MK270 Combo and the Logitech Sets Above It
If the MK270 feels too basic, these Logitech combos add Bluetooth, slim keys, programmable keys or multi-device pairing.
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The Best Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combos
Wired gaming combos keep costs down and never need charging. These five differ in layout, build and mouse sensitivity.
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The Best Gaming Mouse and Keyboard Combo for a First Setup
Some gaming combos come with a mouse pad or headset in the box. These six cover a first gaming desk.
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The Best Wireless Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combos
Wireless gaming combos differ in battery size, tri-mode support and layout. Here are five that state their numbers.
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The Best Redragon Keyboard and Mouse Sets
Redragon's combo range spans low-profile sets, tri-mode full-size sets and a keyboard with a screen. These five cover it.
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The Best Silent Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combos
Quiet combos use membrane or silent-switch keys and muted mouse clicks. These six state a low-noise design.
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The Best Wireless Keyboards With a Built-In Touchpad
A touchpad keyboard replaces both keyboard and mouse, which suits a PC on a TV. These six cover couch and desk use.
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The Best External Hard Drives for a MacBook Air
A MacBook Air has only USB-C ports, so the connector and formatting matter as much as capacity. These five fit.
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The Best External SSDs for a Laptop
For a laptop, a 10Gbps SSD is the sweet spot: fast enough for any USB-C port and small enough to carry.
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The Best External Storage for a Laptop: SSDs and Hard Drives
Hard drives give the most space; SSDs give speed and toughness. This guide mixes both so you can choose by use.
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The Best Portable SSD Drives
The fastest portable SSDs need a 20Gbps port. Here is when that matters and which drives to pick.
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The Best Portable SSDs for Gaming
An external SSD adds room for a game library without opening the PC. Capacity matters more here than peak speed.
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The Best Seagate Portable External Drives
Seagate sells plain hard drives, encrypted drives and SSDs under similar names. These five cover the range.
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The Best Gaming Speaker Bars for a PC Desk
A desk soundbar fits under a monitor and saves width. These five differ in inputs, bass and extras.
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The Best Speakers for a Gaming PC
Stereo pairs and 2.1 sets fill a room better than most bars. These six cover budgets from entry to high-power.
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The Best JBL Soundbars With a Subwoofer
Every JBL bar here ships with a wireless subwoofer. The differences are channels, Atmos and detachable surrounds.
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The Best Cheap Gaming Microphones
A cheap USB mic sounds clearer than most headset mics. These six differ in mute, monitoring and what comes in the box.
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The Best Microphones for a Gaming PC
Keyboard noise is the main problem for gaming mics. These six handle it differently.
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The Best USB Microphones
USB mics now include hybrids with XLR outputs and onboard processing. These six cover streaming, podcasting and calls.
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The Best XLR Microphones for a PC Setup
An XLR mic needs an interface, but lets you upgrade parts separately. These seven cover budget to broadcast.
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The Best 4K Webcams
4K webcams differ in sensor size, focus and tracking more than in resolution. These six cover each approach.
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The Best Webcams for Streaming
For streaming, a steady 60fps and good low-light behavior matter more than 4K. These seven focus there.
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The Best Streaming Gear for Gaming
Streaming a console or a second PC starts with a capture card. These six cover capture, control, audio and light.
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The Best Streaming Gear for a PC
Streaming from one PC needs no capture card. These six improve control, camera, light and mic placement.
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The Best Govee RGBIC LED Strip Lights
Govee sells many near-identical strips. These six differ in length, control and whether the LEDs show as dots.
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The Best RGB LED Strips
RGB strips range from remote-controlled rolls to smart-home lights. These six cover both ends.
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The Best Gaming PC Accessories for Beginners
A first gaming setup needs a mouse, keyboard, headset and pad before anything else. These five cover them cheaply.
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Gaming PC Accessories for Girls: Five Well-Chosen Picks
Good gaming gear is about fit and function, not color. These five suit smaller desks and hands without compromise.
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Gaming PC Accessories for Men: Five Useful Upgrades
The best gift is gear that fixes a real limit in a setup. These five each upgrade one part.
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The Best Gaming PC Desk Accessories
Desk accessories fix light, space and clutter. These six each solve one of those.
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The Best PC Gaming Gear
Upgrading one piece at a time works best. These six are strong choices for each part of a setup.
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The Best PC Gaming Gear for Beginners
Beginner gear should be simple and cheap enough to replace once you know your preferences.
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The Best PC Gaming Gear Under $100
Each item here was listed under $100 at the time of writing, so any one fits a modest budget.
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The Best RGB Gear for Beginners
Beginner RGB should work without hubs or complex software. These five do.
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The Best Wireless Gaming Mice for Every Grip and Budget
Compare listed weight, battery life and polling rate; wireless mice now differ more in shape and power source than in speed.
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The Best Wired Gaming Mice
Compare weight, switch ratings and button count; a cable removes battery weight and charging, so these trade on shape and feel.
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The Best Vertical Ergonomic Mice
Check the hand size and grip angle first; a vertical mouse that is too small or too large undoes the point of buying one.
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The Best Quiet Gaming Keyboards
Look for silent switches or listed dampening layers; lighting and polling matter less than how loudly each key bottoms out.
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The Best Budget Gaming Headsets Under $50
Check the microphone type and the connection first; under $50, those separate a useful headset from a noisy one.
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The Best Webcams for Streaming
Check the frame rate before the resolution; most streams go out at 1080p, so 60fps matters more than 4K30 for smooth motion.
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The Best PC Speakers for Your Desk
Decide between USB-powered, bookshelf and 2.1 sets first; that choice sets the inputs, the desk space and how much bass you get.
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The Best Office Chairs with Adjustable Lower-Back Support
Check what kind of lumbar support a chair lists: an adjustable or built-in support stays where you set it, a strap-on pillow does not.
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The Best External SSDs
Check which USB speed your computer supports first; a 2,000MB/s or 4,000MB/s drive only reaches its rating on a matching port.
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The Best Wireless Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Sets
Check the connection first: tri-mode sets add Bluetooth and a cable to the receiver, while single-receiver sets are simpler and cheaper.
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The Best Razer Wireless Mice
Choose the Razer shape first, then weigh battery life and connection; sensor figures past 26K matter far less than fit.
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The Best Microphones for Gaming
Look for an easy mute and a way to get the mic close to your mouth; both matter more in game chat than headline sample rates.
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The Best Bluetooth Wireless Keyboards
Decide whether you need a number pad and how many devices you switch between; battery ratings differ by years, not days.
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The Best Ergonomic Computer Mice
If a vertical mouse feels too tall, a trackball or contoured mouse is the alternative; match the shape and hand size first.
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The Best Lightweight Wireless Gaming Mouse
A lighter wireless mouse takes less effort to start and stop, which helps with fast flicks in shooters.
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The Best Ergonomic Gaming Mouse
An ergonomic gaming mouse is sculpted for one hand, usually the right, so the palm rests on a hump and the thumb sits in a groove.
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The Best Gaming Mice
Gaming mice differ most in shape, weight, connection and polling rate.
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The Best Wireless Gaming Mouse
Wireless gaming mice now match wired ones over a 2.4GHz dongle, so the choice comes down to price, battery and shape.
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The Best Mouse for Computer
For everyday computer use, a comfortable shape, a reliable connection and quiet clicks matter more than a high DPI figure.
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The Best Bluetooth Mouse for Mac
Most Macs have few or no USB-A ports, so a Bluetooth mouse avoids adapters.
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The Best Mouse for MacBook Air
A MacBook Air has only USB-C ports, so a Bluetooth mouse is the simplest companion.
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The Best Mouse for MacBook
Any Bluetooth mouse works with a MacBook, but gestures and extra buttons depend on the maker's macOS software.
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The Best Wireless Mouse for Mac
A wireless mouse for a Mac should pair over Bluetooth and ideally have macOS software for its buttons.
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The Best Logitech Ergonomic Mouse
Logitech makes the widest range of ergonomic mice: vertical, trackball and sculpted designs.
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The Best Ergonomic Wireless Mouse
An ergonomic wireless mouse changes the grip, with a vertical handshake, a thumb trackball or a sculpted shape, and removes the cable drag.
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The Best Wireless Mouse for Laptop
A laptop mouse should be compact enough to carry and connect without using the laptop's only spare port.
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The Best Wireless Mouse
A wireless mouse frees the desk of a cable; the practical differences are battery life, connection type and shape.
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The Best Logitech Wireless Mouse
Logitech's wireless mice run from basic receiver models to multi-device MX mice.
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The Best Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Logitech's wireless combos pair a keyboard and mouse on one receiver or over Bluetooth.
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The Best Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo
A wireless combo is the quickest way to equip a desk: one purchase, often one receiver.
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The Best Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Wireless keyboard and mouse sets range from basic receiver pairs to multi-device Bluetooth combos.
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The Best Budget Gaming Keyboard
Under $60, a gaming keyboard can still offer mechanical or magnetic switches, RGB and a compact layout.
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The Best Wired Gaming Keyboard
A wired gaming keyboard never needs charging and usually costs less than a wireless twin.
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The Best Mechanical Keyboard for Mac
A mechanical keyboard for a Mac should list macOS support, so the Command and Option keys map correctly.
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The Best Keyboard for Gaming
For gaming, switch type, layout and connection matter more than extra lighting.
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The Best Gaming Keyboards
Gaming keyboards now range from magnetic-switch boards with rapid trigger to budget mechanical ones.
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The Best Compact Gaming Keyboard
A compact gaming keyboard frees desk space for wide mouse sweeps.
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The Best Gaming Wireless Keyboard
Wireless gaming keyboards use a 2.4GHz dongle for low latency and often add Bluetooth for other devices.
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The Best Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
A wireless mechanical keyboard keeps the switch feel without the cable.
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The Best Mechanical Keyboard
Mechanical keyboards use a switch under every key, which gives a consistent feel and makes the switches replaceable on hot-swap boards.
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The Best Travel Mechanical Keyboard
A travel mechanical keyboard needs a small layout and a wireless connection.
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The Best Keyboard with Touchpad
A keyboard with a built-in touchpad controls a living-room PC or a small desk without a separate mouse.
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The Best Ergonomic Keyboard
An ergonomic keyboard angles or splits the keys and adds a palm rest to keep the wrists straighter.
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The Best Keyboard for Computer
For an everyday computer keyboard, the layout, key feel and connection matter most.
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The Best Wireless Keyboard
A wireless keyboard tidies the desk; battery life and multi-device switching separate the good ones.
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The Best External Keyboard for Laptop
An external keyboard lets you raise the laptop screen to eye level and type at a normal height.
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The Best Logitech Wireless Keyboard
Logitech's wireless keyboards run from slim Bluetooth boards to MX Keys models.
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The Best Wireless Keyboard for Mac
A wireless keyboard for a Mac should list macOS support and Mac key legends or a Mac layout.
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The Best Keyboard for Long Nails
Low-profile keys with short travel are easier to press with long nails than tall mechanical keycaps.
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The Best Xbox Wired Headset
A wired Xbox headset plugs into the controller's 3.5mm jack, so there is nothing to pair or charge.
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The Best Bluetooth Headset with Mic
A Bluetooth headset with a microphone covers calls on a phone and a laptop without a dongle.
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The Best Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox
Xbox consoles need Xbox Wireless support or a dongle version built for Xbox; standard PC dongles will not work.
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The Best Light Wireless Gaming Headset
A lighter headset puts less pressure on the top of your head over a long session.
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The Best Gaming Earbuds
Gaming earbuds and in-ear monitors trade the boom microphone for a lighter fit and passive noise isolation.
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The Best Bluetooth Headphones with Mic
Bluetooth headphones with a microphone pair with a phone and a PC for calls and music.
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The Best Headset with Mic for PC
A PC headset with a boom microphone gives clearer voice chat than a laptop's built-in mic.
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The Best PS5 Headset Wireless
A wireless PS5 headset connects through a USB dongle or Bluetooth.
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The Best Headphones for Gaming
Gaming headphones range from open-back audio headphones to headsets with boom mics.
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The Best Gaming Headphones with Mic
Gaming headphones with a microphone cover voice chat without a separate mic.
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The Best Wireless Headphone with Bluetooth
Bluetooth headphones connect to phones, laptops and tablets without a dongle.
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The Best Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Microsoft's Xbox Wireless protocol lets licensed headsets connect straight to the console.
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The Best Xbox Headset
An Xbox headset needs either a 3.5mm plug for the controller or Xbox-specific wireless.
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The Best Gaming Headphones Wireless
Wireless gaming headphones cut the cable to the desk; battery life and connection type decide how well they fit your setup.
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The Best Xbox Wireless Headset
An Xbox wireless headset must support Xbox Wireless or ship with an Xbox dongle.
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The Best Wired Gaming Headset
A wired gaming headset needs no charging and works on PC and consoles through a 3.5mm or USB plug.
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The Best Computer Speakers
Computer speakers range from USB-powered pairs to bookshelf sets and 2.1 systems with a subwoofer.
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The Best Webcam for PC
A PC webcam should give clear 1080p video, reliable focus and a privacy cover.
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The Best Capture Card for Streaming
A capture card brings a console or a camera's HDMI signal into your streaming PC.
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The Best Chair for Desk
A desk chair should adjust to your desk height and support your back through the day.
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The Best Office Chair for Back Support
Back support comes from lumbar support that sits in the curve of your lower back and stays there.
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The Best Ergonomic Chairs with Lumbar Support
Adjustable lumbar support lets you set the support to your own back rather than a fixed height.
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The Best Budget Gaming Chair
Under $130, gaming chairs trade adjustment range for price.
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The Best Small Office Chair
In a small room, a chair that tucks under the desk saves floor space.
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The Best Small Desk Chair
A small desk chair should roll fully under the desk when not in use.
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The Best Desk Chairs
Desk chairs range from mesh office chairs to reclining gaming chairs.
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The Best Home Office Chair
A home office chair should stay cool through a workday and fit the room.
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The Best Desk Chair with Wheels
Most desk chairs roll on casters; the frame and weight rating decide how well they hold up.
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The Best Office Chair for Long Hours
For long hours, adjustable armrests and lumbar support matter more than styling.
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The Best Office Chairs for Back Support
Persistent back pain needs a clinician's advice; a chair with good lumbar support can help your posture.
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The Best Ergonomic Chair for Home Office
An ergonomic home office chair combines adjustable lumbar support with a breathable back.
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The Best Ergonomic Desk Chair
Ergonomic desk chairs adjust to you: lumbar support, armrests and seat height.
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The Best Gaming Chairs
Gaming chairs add deep recline and bucket seats to a desk chair.
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The Best Ergonomic Office Chair
An ergonomic office chair pairs a breathable mesh back with lumbar support.
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The Best Office Chair Mats for Carpet
On carpet, a chair mat needs grips or cleats on the underside and enough stiffness to let casters roll.
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The Best Office Chair Mat for Carpet
A chair mat stops casters sinking into carpet and wearing a track.
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The Best Gaming Mouse Pad
A gaming mouse pad should give room for low-sensitivity sweeps and a consistent surface.
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The Best Mouse Pads
Mouse pads range from small cloth pads to desk-length mats and glass surfaces.
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The Best Monitor Mount for Desk
A desk monitor mount frees the space under the screen and lets you set its height.
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The Best Monitor Stand for Desk
A monitor stand raises the screen toward eye level and can add storage underneath.
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The Best Ergonomic Monitor Stand
An ergonomic monitor stand adjusts height, tilt and swivel so the screen meets your eyes.
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The Best External Storage for Mac
External storage for a Mac should connect over USB-C and be formatted for macOS or exFAT.
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The Best External SSD for MacBook Air
A MacBook Air has limited internal storage and only USB-C ports, so a USB-C SSD is the natural add-on.
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The Best Portable External SSD
Portable SSDs are faster and tougher than hard drives because they have no moving parts.
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The Best External SSD for Gaming
An external SSD holds a game library for a PC or console and loads faster than a hard drive.
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The Best External Hard Drive for Photos
Photo libraries grow fast, so capacity per dollar favors hard drives.
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The Best Hard Drives for Time Machine Backup
Time Machine works with any external drive you format for it; a hard drive gives the most space for the money.
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The Best Time Machine Backup Drives
A Time Machine backup drive needs space for many snapshots.
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The Best External Drives for Mac Backup
For Mac backups, pick a drive large enough for your data several times over.
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The Best External SSD for Mac
A USB-C SSD gives a Mac fast extra storage for projects and libraries.
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The Best External Hard Drive for Mac Backup
A hard drive is the cheapest way to keep full Mac backups.
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The Best SSD for Mac
Most Macs cannot take a new internal SSD, so an external USB-C SSD is the practical upgrade.
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The Best External Hard Drive
External hard drives offer the most space for the money for backups and archives.
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The Best External Hard Drive for Laptop
A laptop drive should be bus-powered and small enough to carry.
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The Best External Hard Drive for PC
An external hard drive adds space for a PC's backups, media and game archives.
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The Best External Hard Drive for Mac
Any external drive works with a Mac once formatted for macOS.
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The Best Portable External Hard Drive
Portable hard drives run from USB power and hold several terabytes.
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The Best External Hard Drive for Backup
A backup drive should hold everything you need to restore, with room to grow.
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The Best External Drives with Cloud Backup
Some external drives bundle cloud backup or photo software.
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The Best Gaming Microphones Under $150
Under $150 you can choose between a USB microphone that plugs straight into the PC and an XLR microphone that needs an interface.
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The Best Gaming Microphones Under $50
Under $50, a USB microphone with a cardioid pattern is a clear upgrade over a headset mic.
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The Best Streaming Webcams Under $100
Under $100, a streaming webcam can still reach 1080p at 60fps with autofocus.
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The Best Mechanical Keyboards Under $150
Between $100 and $150, mechanical keyboards add wireless, hot-swap sockets, gasket mounts or magnetic switches.
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The Best Gaming Keyboards Under $100
Under $100, gaming keyboards now include magnetic switches with rapid trigger as well as budget mechanical boards.
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The Best Gaming Chairs Under $300
Between $150 and $300, gaming chairs gain better armrests, built-in or adjustable lumbar support and higher weight ratings.
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The Best Wireless Gaming Mice Under $50
Under $50, wireless gaming mice usually run on 2.4GHz dongles and some add Bluetooth.
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The Best Broadcast Microphones
Broadcast microphones are usually dynamic, which rejects room noise and suits speaking close to the mic.
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The Best Dynamic Microphones for Podcasting
Dynamic microphones pick up less of the room, which helps when two hosts share a table.
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The Best XLR Microphones for Streaming
An XLR microphone plugs into an audio interface or mixer, which adds gain control and room to upgrade later.
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The Best USB Condenser Microphones
USB condenser microphones capture detail and plug straight into a PC, but they also hear more of the room.
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The Best Mice with Side Buttons
Side buttons put reload, push-to-talk or browser back within thumb reach.
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The Best Ergonomic Gaming Mice
Ergonomic gaming mice are sculpted for one hand so the palm rests on the shell.
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The Best Lightweight Gaming Mice
Lightweight gaming mice at 60g or less take less effort to flick and stop.
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The Best Low Profile Mechanical Keyboards
Low-profile mechanical keyboards shorten the switches and keycaps, so your wrists sit lower without a wrist rest.
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The Best Magnetic Switch Keyboards
Magnetic (Hall effect) switches measure how far a key is pressed, so you can set the actuation point and use rapid trigger.
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The Best Hall Effect Keyboards
Hall effect keyboards sense key position with magnets instead of metal contacts.
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The Best Detachable Mic Headsets
A detachable microphone lets a gaming headset double as everyday headphones.
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The Best 2.4GHz Wireless Gaming Headsets
A 2.4GHz dongle gives lower delay than Bluetooth, which matters in games.
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The Best 1080p 60fps Webcams
1080p at 60fps gives smooth motion on stream without the bandwidth of 4K.
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The Best Webcams with Autofocus
Autofocus keeps you sharp as you lean in or hold up an object; phase-detect (PDAF) is the fastest type.
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The Best 4K Streaming Webcams
A 4K webcam gives room to crop and zoom while still sending a sharp 1080p stream.
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The Best Stream Deck Controllers
A stream controller puts scene changes, mutes and macros on physical keys.
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The Best 4K Capture Cards
A 4K capture device brings a 4K HDMI source into your PC.
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The Best Capture Cards Under $50
Under $50, USB capture cards record 1080p at 60fps from a console or camera, and some pass the signal through to a TV.
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The Best USB-C Capture Cards
A USB-C capture card connects straight to a modern laptop without an adapter.
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The Best Internal PCIe Capture Cards
An internal PCIe capture card sits in a desktop's expansion slot, freeing a USB port and cutting cable clutter.
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The Best Audio Interfaces for Streaming
An audio interface connects an XLR microphone to the PC and gives you a gain knob and headphone monitoring.
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The Best Streaming Key Lights
A key light is the main light on your face; a soft, adjustable panel fixes more webcam problems than a new camera.
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The Best Green Screens for Streaming
A green screen lets streaming software replace the background cleanly.
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The Best Streaming Camera Mounts
A camera mount lifts a webcam or camera off the monitor, so you can frame the shot from above or the side.
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The Best Webcams with Tripod
A webcam with a tripod can sit on the desk, a shelf or beside the monitor instead of clipping to the screen.
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The Best Webcams with Ring Light
A webcam with a built-in ring light brightens your face without a separate lamp.
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The Best Planar Magnetic Headphones
Planar magnetic headphones drive a thin diaphragm across its whole surface, which gives fast, detailed sound.
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The Best Gaming Chairs with Bluetooth Speakers
Gaming chairs with built-in speakers put sound right behind your head without a desk speaker.
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The Best White Gaming Chairs
A white gaming chair suits a white desk setup.
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The Best Pink and Pastel Gaming Chairs
Anyone can sit in any chair; this list covers the pink and pastel gaming chairs people often look for under this search.
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The Best RGB Gaming Speakers
RGB gaming speakers add lighting that can match a keyboard and mouse.
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The Best USB Powered PC Speakers
USB-powered speakers run from the PC with no wall adapter.
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The Best Bluetooth PC Speakers
Bluetooth PC speakers also play music from a phone or tablet.
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The Best 2.1 PC Speakers with Subwoofer
A 2.1 set adds a separate subwoofer for bass that small desk speakers cannot reach.
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The Best Budget External SSDs
Budget external SSDs still beat hard drives for speed and toughness.
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The Best Rugged Portable SSDs
Rugged portable SSDs add drop, dust or water ratings for field work.
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The Best External SSDs for PS5
The PS5 can store and play PS4 games from an external USB drive, and store PS5 games there to move back internally.
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The Best Chairs with 4D Armrests
4D armrests move up, down, forward, back and pivot, so they fit a desk and a keyboard position.
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The Best Rocking Gaming Chairs
Rocking gaming chairs let you lean back and forth during breaks.
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The Best Chairs for Tall People
Taller users need a higher seat, a taller backrest and a seat deep enough to support the thighs.
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The Best Chairs with Headrest Pillow
A headrest or neck pillow supports your head when you recline.
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The Best Gaming Recliner Chairs
Gaming recliners lean back to 150 degrees or more for breaks and films.
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The Best Premium Monitor Arms
Premium monitor arms add smoother gas springs, higher weight limits and cable routing.
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The Best Triple Monitor Arms
Triple monitor arms hold three screens on one clamp.
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The Best Heavy-Duty Monitor Arms
Ultrawide monitors are heavy and wide, so the arm needs a high weight limit.
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The Best Webcams for Zoom Meetings
For video calls, clear 1080p, good auto exposure and a privacy cover matter most.
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The Best Webcams for YouTube
YouTube recordings benefit from 4K for cropping and sharper detail.
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The Best Webcams for Podcasting
Video podcasts need a camera that holds focus as you lean toward the mic.
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The Best Webcams for Large Rooms
In a large room, the camera needs tracking, framing or zoom to keep people in view.
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The Best Webcams for Small Spaces
In a small room, a compact 1080p camera is enough and a wide view shows too much background.
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The Best Webcams for Esports Streaming
Esports streams run at a high frame rate, so a smooth camera matches the gameplay.
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The Best High-End Webcams
Above $150, webcams add larger sensors, 4K60, PDAF and AI tracking.
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The Best Gaming Chairs Under $200
Between $100 and $200, gaming chairs add better lumbar support, footrests and higher weight ratings.
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The Best Chairs With Footrest
A footrest makes a reclined chair usable for resting between sessions.
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The Best Premium Gaming Chairs
Above $300, gaming chairs gain better armrests, sturdier frames and adjustable lumbar support.
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The Best 400 lb Capacity Chairs
A high weight rating is only useful when the base, cylinder and seat width match it.
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The Best Chairs With Massage
Massage pillows in gaming chairs are small vibration pads, not massage chairs, so treat them as a comfort extra.
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The Best Chairs for Developers
Long coding sessions call for breathable mesh and armrests that support your forearms at the keyboard.
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The Best Starter Gaming Chairs
A first gaming chair should cover the basics: height adjustment, lumbar support and a stable base.
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The Best Gaming Headsets Under $100
Under $100, comfort and the microphone matter more than surround sound modes.
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The Best Noise-Cancelling Gaming Headphones
Active noise cancellation helps in a loud room or shared space, and it costs battery life.
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The Best Gaming Earbuds With Mic
Earbuds are lighter than a headset for long sessions, but the mic sits far from your mouth.
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The Best Keyboards for Programming
Programmers type all day, so a comfortable layout and quiet, consistent keys count more than lighting.
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The Best Mechanical Keyboards Under $50
Under $50, mechanical keyboards give up wireless and premium keycaps but keep real switches.
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The Best Gaming Mice Under $50
Under $50, a wired mouse avoids paying for a battery and wireless link, so the money goes to the sensor and shape.
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The Best Single Monitor Arms
A single arm frees desk space and lets you set the screen at eye level.
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The Best Chairs for Short People
Shorter people need a low minimum seat height so their feet reach the floor.
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The Best Capture Cards for PS5
The PS5 outputs over HDMI, so a capture card needs HDMI passthrough to keep your TV or monitor lag-free.
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The Best Webcams for Content Creation
Creators need a webcam that holds focus while they move and records in 4K for cropping.
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The Best Speakers for Music Production
Music production needs speakers with a flat response so mixes translate to other systems.
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The Best 65% Keyboards
A 65% board drops the function row and number pad but keeps the arrow keys, which suits gaming and coding alike.
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The Best 75% Keyboards
A 75% layout keeps the function row and arrow keys in a compact footprint.
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The Best Keyboards With a Built-In Screen
A small built-in screen can show battery, connection or custom images without opening software.
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The Best Keyboards for a Home Office
A home office keyboard should switch between a work laptop and a personal PC and stay quiet on calls.
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The Best Mice With Long Battery Life
A mouse that runs for months on one battery removes a small but regular annoyance.
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The Best Low-Latency Gaming Mice
Higher polling rates report movement more often, which trims input delay in fast shooters.
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The Best Mice for Content Creation
Editing on large or high-resolution screens benefits from a precise sensor and programmable buttons for shortcuts.
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The Best 7.1 Surround Sound Headsets
Virtual surround and spatial audio help place footsteps and effects around you in games.
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The Best Headphones for Video Editing
Editing audio for video calls for accurate, uncoloured sound more than game-tuned bass.
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Peripherals · Buying Guide
The Best Chairs With Lumbar Support
Built-in or adjustable lumbar support stays in place better than a loose pillow.
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Peripherals · Buying Guide
The Best Chairs for Small Spaces
In a small room, flip-up armrests let a chair slide fully under the desk when you're done.
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Peripherals · Buying Guide
The Best RGB Gaming Chairs
RGB chairs add lighting strips, often with speakers, for a themed setup.
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Peripherals · Buying Guide
The Best Foldable Gaming Chairs
Folding floor chairs store flat when you're done, which suits a shared room.
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Peripherals · Buying Guide
The Best PC Soundbars
A desktop soundbar fits under a monitor and runs from USB or 3.5mm without a TV connection.
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Peripherals · Buying Guide
The Best Compact PC Speakers
Compact speakers fit beside a monitor on a small desk.
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What to check first
- 01
Prioritize comfort and layout for your use.
- 02
Check connection and software support.
- 03
Consider repairability and replacement parts.