Key findings

• Enhance your work from home experience with must-have essentials like the Belkin MagSafe Charger and Kasa Smart Plug for convenience.
• Create a productive workspace with Govee smart bulbs and the MOKin USB-C docking station for seamless connectivity and ideal lighting.
• Improve concentration and productivity with the AROEVE air purifier, Amazon Echo for voice control and Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones to avoid distractions.

With increasingly extensive workflows, our home office has become more than just a corner desk. The transition to remote work has blurred the lines between our personal and professional lives, making the home office more important than ever. While a comfortable chair and a decent laptop will get the job done, the right tech can really improve your work-from-home experience in no time. In this post, we’ll look at the must-have home office supplies for a productive and enjoyable workday.

9 Belkin MagSafe Charger

A practical charging hub

Belkin is known for offering some of the best accessories for Apple users, and the company’s latest all-in-one MagSafe charger is no exception. Supporting up to 15W for iPhones, the MagSafe wireless charger enables fast charging of the latest Apple wearables. It de-clutters your workspace and uses a single cable to conveniently charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods.

From the powerful magnets to the premium build materials, everything about the Belkin wireless charger exudes quality and justifies the asking price. Belkin offers a 2-year warranty and a Connected Equipment Warranty (CEW) of up to $2500, so you can rest assured that your expensive Apple devices are protected.

8 Smart Plug

Control your devices like a pro

A smart plug is another essential element in your home office setup. It turns your ordinary devices into “smart” ones. Although there are dozens of smart plugs on the market, Kasa stands out for its ease of use, affordability, and compatibility with major voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.

Once your smart plug is set up and ready to use, you can simply ask Siri or Alexa to turn the device on or off. You can also view real-time energy usage and keep your home office electricity bill under control. It’s easy to use and has feature-rich, compatible mobile apps for Android and iPhone.

7 Govee smart light bulb

Create an ideal lighting environment

Building a home office setup from scratch? Along with a smart plug, you’ll also need a smart lightbulb to upgrade your workspace in minutes. And when it comes to smart lightbulbs, you simply can’t go wrong with Govee.

Govee offers several bulb packs with millions of colors and 54 ready-to-use presets that let you change the mood of the room with a single tap. Another interesting add-on is music syncing. It can change the color and brightness of the bulb based on the detected music on your phone. It supports timers and schedules and compatibility with Google Assistant and Alexa makes it convenient as well. You can’t go wrong with this.

6 MOKin USB-C docking station

Connect your devices without thinking twice

Do you usually connect your powerful laptop to a monitor? Most modern laptops have limited ports and you need a docking station to connect relevant devices. This is where the MOKin USB-C dongle comes into play.

It offers a 12-in-1 USB hub with multiple ports like HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, microSD, DisplayPort, Ethernet, headphone jack, USB-C, and more. The HDMI and DP ports are worth mentioning as they support 4K resolution at 60Hz refresh rate. It even supports three displays on compatible laptops. The USB-C port even supports 100W power delivery, which comes in handy sometimes.

5 Logitech MX Brio 4K Webcam

Design virtual meetings with style

Instead of buying a separate webcam and microphone, invest in a high-quality 4K webcam with powerful microphones built in. Although Logitech offers several webcams, the MX Brio 4K remains our top pick. Here’s why.

The webcam supports 4K resolution at 30fps and 1080p resolution at 60fps. It even has a privacy screen and AI enhancements to improve image quality with auto exposure, white balance, and autofocus. The built-in dual beamforming microphones with noise cancellation eliminate background noise and enable smooth video calls. As usual, it is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebooks. It may seem expensive at first glance, but in our opinion, it is worth the price.

4 AROEVE Air Purifier

Breathe clean air

An air purifier is another productivity enhancer for your home office setup. It improves indoor air quality, reduces allergies, eliminates harmful gases, protects against viruses, and ultimately improves concentration and productivity. Among the dozens of options available on Amazon, AROEVE remains our top pick for several reasons.

It offers a high circulation rate, is ideal for rooms up to 20 m², operates at a low noise level of 22 dB and lets you enjoy fragrant air with an aroma pad. All you need to do is add 4-5 drops of your favorite essential oil and you’ll create a pleasant and healthy environment. It looks attractive and is available in several colors to match your home office decor.

3 Amazon Echo

Control your compatible devices with Alexa

As time goes by, you may have several smart devices in your home office. Now you need a smart speaker to control them with voice commands. Amazon offers several smart speakers, and the Echo range remains our top pick for certain reasons. Aside from its top-notch sound, it acts as a smart home hub to control locks, lights, curtains, and more.

You can even set routines to automatically play Flash Briefing, turn on the lights when you enter the room, or turn off the air conditioning during certain events. Amazon Echo is compatible with all leading music streaming apps like Spotify, Apple Music, Audible, and more. The smart speaker is available in three color options: blue, white, and black.

2 Sony WH-1000XM5

Reduce distractions and noise

A pair of ANC headphones is another essential piece of technology that every home office needs. If budget is no object, we recommend Sony’s WH-1000XM5 to really upgrade your home office setup. Thanks to dedicated processors controlling eight microphones, they effortlessly deliver top-notch ANC that’s as good or better than any over-ear headphones.

Whether you’re making long video calls, enjoying your favorite Spotify playlists, or just want to make a quick phone call, the WH-1000XM5 will get the job done in style. They offer 30 hours of battery life with a quick charge feature that lets you get 3 hours of playback time with just three minutes of charging. Although the company includes a travel case with purchase, the larger dimensions might bother some. The headphones are available in black, blue, and silver.

1 Dell UltraSharp 40-inch monitor

Multitasking like a pro

Your ideal home office setup is simply incomplete without an ultrawide monitor. While a standard monitor with a 16:9 panel will get the job done, an ultrawide form factor with a 21:9 aspect ratio takes the multitasking experience to the next level. While there are several Full HD and Quad HD ultrawide monitors available, nothing beats Dell’s UltraSharp monitor with 5K resolution.

It supports a 120Hz panel, has an excellent 2000:1 contrast ratio, HDR, variable refresh rate, and 9W speakers to enjoy light music in the evenings. The port selection includes a USB Type-C jack, an HDMI port, a DisplayPort 1.4 port, and a Thunderbolt 4 jack. Unfortunately, the price is on the high side. If you’re looking for affordable alternatives, take a look at our list below.

Work from home like a boss

The above products will not only increase your productivity but also your well-being. What are you waiting for? Buy your favorite gadgets, streamline your tasks, say goodbye to distractions and turn your home office into something that is truly enjoyable. Read our separate post if you want to discover more products for an ideal home office setup.

Apart from the basic technical hardware, you can also use some of the best productivity apps to optimize your workflow.