Best MacBook Accessories We’ve Tested and Reviewed (2025)

The MacBook is a powerful machine. Whether or not you are utilizing a MacBook Air for internet looking and sending emails or a MacBook Professional for graphics-intensive initiatives like video enhancing and 3D design, Apple’s laptops can do the job. However I counsel throwing some equipment into the combo. A slew of peripherals can vastly enhance your expertise, like laptop computer stands, keyboards, charging bricks, and exterior shows.

I’ve examined dozens over time—these are the most effective MacBook equipment to streamline your workflow and unlock your machine’s full potential. It is under no circumstances an exhaustive record as there are an innumerable variety of equipment on the market, so we’ll all the time be on the hunt for extra to check. Try our Best Home Office Gear information for different suggestions.

Up to date February 2025: We have added the Satechi M1 Wi-fi Mouse, BenQ 27-inch IPS Monitor, Belkin Auto-Monitoring Stand Professional with DockKit, Logitech Wave Keys keyboard, the NUIO Circulate keyboard, Google Pixel Buds Professional 2, and the Vera Bradley Unique Tote Bag.

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Charging Adapters

MacBooks have develop into extra battery environment friendly, however it is best to nonetheless carry a spare charger if you head out the door. The default one within the field is cumbersome and might recharge just one gadget at a time, so strive these alternate options. For extra charging picks, take a look at our Best Work-From-Home Gear and Best Portable Battery Packs guides.

This is without doubt one of the slimmest and most compact 65-watt chargers I’ve ever examined. It dished out almost 60 watts to the 2020 MacBook Pro with M1 and absolutely recharged it in an hour and a half (from 0 to 100%!). It has a soft-touch really feel that is a pleasant improve over most plasticky chargers, and the plugs fold in sideways so it maintains a slim profile. It stayed put in a number of shops and, for the reason that USB-C port is on the backside, it by no means fell off the wall, not like sure chunky chargers. Better of all, you get a braided, 6-foot, 100-watt cable within the field.

I am always on the go, and I are likely to overlook to pack both my iPhone charger or MacBook charger. Apple’s dual-port USB-C energy adapter has saved me many late-night journeys to Greatest Purchase. It comes with two USB-C ports, which lets me recharge my MacBook Air and iPhone concurrently. It is fairly compact, so I toss it into my duffle bag or tote. It is rated at 35 watts, so it is highly effective sufficient to recharge an iPad Professional, iPhone 14 Professional Max, and extra. It’s going to recharge a MacBook Air simply high-quality, although extra power-hungry MacBook Professional fashions would require one thing extra highly effective.

In case you have a MacBook Professional, go for Satechi’s 108-watt wall charger. It is on the bigger aspect, but it surely’s not as massive because the one from Apple. It comes with three USB-C ports, every with the power to cost at 100 watts if just one gadget is related—good for the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Nonetheless, if you wish to cost three devices without delay, it will cost them at 45, 30, and 30 watts, respectively, 58, 30, and 20 watts, or 65, 20, and 20 watts, relying on what you are charging. The plug folds up too.

• Nomad 65-Watt Dual-Port Charger for $65: With this charger, you get two ports, every of which may output 65 watts when used alone. Plug two units in and the highest will ship 45 watts and the underside can do 20 watts. The plugs fold up, and it seems tremendous glossy.
• Satechi 165-Watt GaN Four-Port Charger for $120: In case you have a whole lot of units round your desk, it is a handy-dandy charger. It has slightly stand to prop it up and a brief wire that goes out to an outlet. The 4 USB-C ports output 100 watts every, however you will get sufficient energy to juice up two MacBook Professional fashions concurrently.

Laptop computer Circumstances

It would not take a lot to scratch or ding the aluminum on a MacBook. It is sensible to get a laptop computer case or sleeve to maintain it secure.

This case is on the market for a number of MacBook fashions, however I have been utilizing it with the 16-inch MacBook Professional (2021). It has exact cutouts for all of the ports, rubberized toes that stop it from sliding, and air flow to maintain the MacBook from overheating. For this particular mannequin, the case is available in clear, pink, and black. It does add a noticeable heft to the 16-inch MacBook Professional—which is already a heavy laptop computer.

If you would like a extra enjoyable, eccentric laptop computer case, Casetify has loads of choices. I have been utilizing this lovely case I’m Busy MacBook case by tabetaaii for the 13-inch MacBook Air (2022). It is sturdy, the cutouts are correct for all of the ports, and the rubberized toes on the backside hold it in place. As with most circumstances, it does add some weight to it. In the event you select one of many clear circumstances (like those I have been testing) the matte end generally is a fingerprint magnet, but it surely’s simple to wipe off.

I examined the usual variations, however Casetify discontinued these. You’ll, nevertheless, have the selection between its Impact and Bounce cases which come geared up with bumpers on the edges for further safety. They’re dearer, however when you’re the kind that drops their MacBook usually, it is seemingly the higher alternative for you.

The 15-inch MacBook Air (8/10, WIRED Recommends) in Starlight is beautiful, but it surely’s powerful to hide scratches or dings on such a faint shade. And whereas I might usually go for a case, I did not wish to add any further weight or bulk to a slim, light-weight laptop computer. This pores and skin from Dbrand was the right resolution. It is tremendous skinny, simple to put in, and is precisely lower to suit the MacBook. It is textured too, which supplies it a high-end really feel and a glossy look. It is also sturdy for probably the most half. I noticed a number of dings on the pores and skin itself— which technically means it is doing its job defending the MacBook—however I shortly buffed them out with a hair dryer.

It additionally is available in dozens of enjoyable colours and prints, and has the choice to customise your equipment. Dbrand despatched me the Deluxe Kit in Off Pink, which comes with the highest pores and skin, backside pores and skin, trackpad pores and skin, palm relaxation pores and skin, and microfiber material. It is dearer, but it surely’s a fantastic possibility if you wish to defend each inch of your MacBook. In any other case, you’ll be able to go for the Essential Kit, which comes with solely the highest and backside skins. They’re out there for different MacBook models too.

Laptop computer Sleeves

I have been utilizing the 16-inch model and it seems simply as cute in particular person because it does on-line. The puffiness gives loads of safety, and the velcro closure is powerful sufficient that I am by no means anxious the laptop computer will slide out. I have been utilizing it with the 15-inch MacBook Air, which leaves house for me to squeeze my keyboard and mouse into the sleeve as properly. There’s additionally a 13-inch/14-inch model for individuals who have smaller MacBooks.

Favor a extra luxe expertise? WIRED critiques editor Julian Chokkattu has had a very good expertise with Harber London’s full-grain leather-based sleeve. The within is lined with wool felt to maintain your machine scratch-free, and the black or tan leather-based exudes luxurious. It suits quite a lot of MacBook fashions, together with the 16-inch M2-powered version. The flap stays shut because of magnets, so your MacBook will not simply slip out. You may even cost the laptop computer whereas it is within the sleeve.

• Moft Laptop Carry Sleeve for $60: If I am working straight off my MacBook, I want a laptop computer stand. But it surely’s annoying to hold round on a regular basis once I’m working in several places. The Moft Laptop computer Carry Sleeve solves that downside for me. It is a sleeve that doubles as a laptop computer stand, with the choice to decide on between two heights. You can too use the built-in pocket to retailer further objects like a charger or earbuds. The sleeve is on the bigger aspect although (I used it with the 15-inch MacBook Air), so it is not the best to suit into backpacks. However I’d usually carry it or throw it into my tote bag.
• Casetify Happy Doodles Laptop Sleeve for $46: As with its laptop computer circumstances, Casetify additionally gives a bunch of enjoyable sleeves. I have been utilizing this lovely one with the 15-inch MacBook Air. It is not as cushiony and roomy because the Baggu model, but it surely nonetheless gives sufficient padding to guard your laptop computer. Plus, the lovable print all the time brightens my day.

Hubs and Docks

If the restricted port choice in your MacBook Air or older MacBook Professional frustrates you, put money into a USB hub or dock. Hubs are reasonably priced dongles that present further USB ports, SD card readers, and a headphone jack. Docks are meant for use at your desk, as a result of they’re bigger, provide much more ports in better selection (like Ethernet), and usually include an influence provide. Try our Best USB Hubs and Best Laptop Docking Stations guides for extra.

That is presently our favourite hub in our Best USB Hubs guide. It sports activities a number of USB-C ports, that are additionally conveniently labeled by their most pace. Former WIRED reviewer Eric Ravenscraft stated he persistently obtained speeds of 850 to 900 megabytes per second on the quickest USB-C port, whereas the fourth can attain over 400 MB/s. It will probably deal with beefier duties in minutes too, like transferring a whole lot of gigabytes of 6K footage inside minutes. The one gripe is that it would not have any USB-A ports, however that is develop into a standard criticism for laptops and equipment alike.

Ugreen’s Revodok Professional 211 Docking Station is extra of a combination between a dock and hub, but it surely packs loads of ports and energy. You may get three USB ports (one USB-C and two USB-A) that, in testing, hit as much as 900 MB/s of information switch speeds. It is also a fantastic alternative for anybody utilizing multiple monitor at their desk. You need to use it to attach a multimonitor setup, together with equipment like a keyboard, mouse, and headphones. It is value noting the docking station is barely heavy however compact.

Belkin’s Stand Professional (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is without doubt one of the few charging docks with assist for Apple’s DockKit framework—which suggests the iPhone’s native digital camera has the power to trace your face. Belkin’s stand, which sits above a 360-degree base, strikes across the room to all the time hold you in body. Because it additionally has MagSafe baked in, I hold it at my desk all through the workday and use it to cost my telephone. It makes it simple to keep watch over notifications, reply calls, and scroll by social media. But it surely’s particularly nice as a MacBook accent when you choose to make use of your iPhone’s superior digital camera as a webcam—the face monitoring works in video conferencing apps like Google Meet or Zoom.

Keyboards

In the event you’re steadily at a desk, it is good, although not essential, to put money into a greater keyboard. Particularly when you’re on the lookout for a extra tactile sensation with a mechanical keyboard. Make sure you take a look at our Best Keyboards and Best Mechanical Keyboards guides for extra.

Ever since Apple debuted the brand new Magic Keyboard on its MacBooks in 2021, it has been tough to discover a third-party keyboard that feels related (if not the identical). That is remedied with Apple’s very personal exterior keyboard. It is costly however a pleasant option to absolutely replicate the MacBook setup. It comes geared up with a Contact ID button, which you need to use to log in, pay for purchases, and obtain apps, in addition to a quantity pad. It has the identical operate row keys as M-series MacBooks—full with playback buttons, a Mission Management key, and a devoted Do Not Disturb button. In the event you do not want this full-size model, there’s additionally the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID ($149).

We have lengthy been followers of Logitech’s MX mechanical keyboard, and this Mac model mimics the expertise of your MacBook keyboard slightly higher. There is a Do Not Disturb key and the power to program the operate row key with Apple’s apps like Ultimate Reduce Professional, Keynote, Photographs, Safari, and extra, utilizing the Logi Choices+ app—along with different Mac-specific shortcuts. Not like the unique MX mechanical keyboard, you do not have a alternative between clicky, linear, or tactile switches. It is solely out there with tactile quiet switches, that are supreme when you usually work round different folks. The low-profile keys are nonetheless satisfying to sort on all day. It is slim and light-weight so it is a good choice to journey with as properly.

At its core, the Nuio Circulate is one other break up keyboard. However this one has been designed with extra customization than what you will discover in the marketplace. For starters, the Circulate Keyboard comes with scissor switches—as a substitute of mechanical keys—for much less key journey. And reasonably than a conventional rectangular form, it has a 3D wave design with contoured keys that really feel like they’re hugging your fingertips as you sort. Each items are wi-fi, so you’ll be able to place every one as shut or as far aside as you would like.

You may be taught extra about my expertise with the Circulate Keyboard by studying my hands-on. I like to recommend it provided that you are already a wi-fi, break up keyboard consumer. But it surely’s too costly to be somebody’s first ergonomic keyboard. Along with the keyboard, Nuio gives further equipment together with a trackpad ($249), small adjustable stands, a desk pad (beginning at $129), and wristpads ($99 for a pair). Your entire system is magnetic, so every accent (together with the keyboard) clicks into place on the deskpad to assist hold all the pieces collectively.

• The Das Keyboard MacTigr for $179: This keyboard (9/10, WIRED Recommends) has a devoted Mac structure, Cherry MX Pink switches (that do not get too loud), a high-quality all-metal construct, and a two-port USB-C hub.
• Keychron Q1 Pro Mechanical Keyboard for $179: The Q1 Professional is WIRED critiques editor Julian Chokkattu’s present every day driver. You need to use it wired or wirelessly through Bluetooth, and there are a number of colours and switches to select from (it is RGB-backlit too). The pink switches aren’t too loud however are nonetheless clicky, and there is a pretty knob for quantity management. It is hot-swappable, so you’ll be able to change the switches everytime you like, and the PBT keycaps have not proven any put on after 5 months of rigorous use.
• Keychron K3 Pro Ultra-Slim Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for $94: The K3 is one other good wi-fi keyboard but it surely’s slim and compact. It has low-profile keys with a tactile click on, RGB lighting, and round 4 to 5 days of battery life (which you can cost through the USB-C charging port). You may additionally get support for Via if you need further software program customization.
• Nuphy Air75 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for $110: That is my present every day driver, but it surely’s additionally my go-to keyboard for touring as a result of it is so light-weight. (Nuphy additionally despatched me an excellent useful carrying case to guard it whereas in my bag.) The low-profile PBT keys are quiet however clicky—you will have the selection between quite a lot of low-profile switches which might be additionally hot-swappable—and can be utilized wired or wirelessly with Bluetooth. It additionally has a pleasant, retro aesthetic.
• Logitech Wave Keys for $60: In the event you’re new to the world of ergonomic keyboards, I might counsel beginning with the Wave Keys. This was the primary one I’ve ever tried, and I managed to regulate to the wavy design shortly. It is not costly, gives a fantastic typing expertise, and comes with a built-in wrist relaxation for further consolation. It additionally is available in a cute pink shade! My solely gripe is that it is battery-operated, so you’ll be able to’t cost it when it is operating low on juice.

A Wrist Relaxation

I’ve by no means used a wrist relaxation earlier than. And, in line with Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, the extreme strain a wrist wrest places on the fragile tendons beneath the wrists may cause carpal tunnel syndrome and tenosynovitis (irritation of the sheath surrounding tendons). However when my colleague, Nena Farrell, reviewed the Logitech Aurora Assortment (7/10, WIRED Review), I could not resist the lovely cloud palm relaxation (which you should purchase individually from the remainder of the gathering).

Other than trying lovely—particularly subsequent to my pink Nuphy Halo75 V2 keyboard—it is also tremendous snug. However, as Nena stated in her assessment, it is obtained top to it. So, you will wish to use it with both a mechanical keyboard or one other taller keyboard for probably the most pleasurable expertise.

Mice

A good mouse is vital for probably the most snug expertise. We have got you lined with each an ergonomic possibility (to maintain wrist ache at bay) and an exterior trackpad when you genuinely benefit from the one in your MacBook. We have got tons extra suggestions in our Best Gaming Mice guide.

I have been utilizing this mouse with each my MacBook Pro (2024) and iPad Pro (M4) for some time now. I hold it at my desk the vast majority of the time, but it surely’s additionally my go-to for journey. The ergonomic design is tremendous snug in opposition to my palm (particularly for lengthy durations), the scroll wheel is easy, and the buttons are extraordinarily responsive. There’s additionally a Kind-C port for charging that’s, fortunately, positioned on the entrance of the mouse so you’ll be able to proceed to make use of it whereas it is plugged in. The fashionable, glossy design compliments the MacBook properly, and it is available in varied colours together with house grey, silver, gold, rose gold, and blue.

In the event you’re already used to the trackpad in your MacBook, then you’ll be able to’t go unsuitable with the exterior Magic Trackpad. It has the identical Multi-Contact gestures and Power Contact know-how, so there is not any studying curve concerned. It routinely pairs along with your MacBook for seamless connectivity. The battery lasts a couple of month, and the trackpad comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable to recharge it.

Laptop computer Stands

Propping your MacBook up on a laptop computer stand can make sure you’re not craning your neck to stare on the display. We have got a lot extra in our Best Laptop Stands guide.

Department’s laptop computer stand now holds the highest spot in Best Laptop Stands guide. You may simply regulate it to any angle you want and it raises laptops from 2 to 7(ish) inches. Former WIRED reviewer Medea Giordano says it is sturdy too, so it would not bounce round when you’re working off your laptop computer as a substitute of utilizing an exterior monitor. With a fairly wooden prime and an aluminum base and legs, it is also aesthetically pleasing. And, at $65, it is much more reasonably priced than a whole lot of different stands we have examined.

One of the best half about having a laptop computer is that it is moveable, permitting you to work from nearly wherever at any time. However when you’re the kind who likes to work utilizing an exterior keyboard and mouse, it may be annoying to need to additionally carry your equipment all over the place. Logitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk (9/10, WIRED Review) is a good resolution to this particular concern. The included keyboard and trackpad match neatly right into a compact case that doubles as a laptop computer stand (which holds your laptop computer in place utilizing magnets). It is costly, but it surely’s a really perfect alternative when you’re the kind who is continually understanding of espresso retailers, the library, or travels rather a lot.

• Flexispot Adjustable Table With Wheels for $100: WIRED reviewer Julian Chokkattu has been utilizing this rollable desk in several spots in his house. You may regulate the peak and since the stand is not centered, you’ll be able to pull it beneath a mattress or sofa to convey the desktop near you.
• Twelve South Curve Flex for $80: With the power to flex the stand as much as 22 inches excessive, I can regulate it relying on my setup—whether or not I am utilizing an exterior monitor or working solely off the MacBook. It’s additionally tremendous compact and moveable. I fold it up and throw it in my bag every time I am working exterior of my house. My solely criticism is that, whilst you can regulate the stand’s angle as much as 45 levels, it’s too wobbly to sort on when you’re utilizing the laptop computer’s keyboard.
• Twelve South BookArc for $20: This is not probably the most aesthetically pleasing laptop computer stand, but it surely’s a fantastic possibility if in case you have an M3-powered MacBook Air and wish to benefit from its assist for 2 exterior screens—which solely works when you hold the laptop computer’s lid closed. It is sturdy, well-built, and packs assist for quite a lot of MacBook fashions (so long as you might have the right insert).

Desk Mats

A desk mat is not essential on your workspace, but it surely provides a pleasant contact. It will probably additionally make all the pieces look a bit extra organized and simply plain fairly. They’ll double as a mousepad for anybody utilizing an exterior mouse.

I have been utilizing this one at my desk, which supplies me sufficient room to put my keyboard, mouse, pocket book, and occasional mug. It feels good, seems glossy, and is simple to wash (I’ve managed to wipe up unintentional spills with no hassle). This desk mat is available in quite a lot of enjoyable colours together with darkish orange, gentle inexperienced, and blue. Because it’s felt, it slides round barely—however I have been utilizing it on a glass desk. In the event you’re anxious about this, get the Grovemade Matte Desk Pad instead. It is pricier, however the cork backside retains it from shifting round.

This desk mat options one shade on all sides—that means, you’ll be able to flip between colours everytime you’d like to alter issues up. It is fabricated from polyurethane leather-based, but it surely seems fairly and my mouse glides easily excessive. Like Grovemade’s desk mat, it is easy to wash too.

Exterior Displays

Utilizing an exterior monitor helps me get more work done. A lot in order that I now have hassle working with out one. It provides your apps extra respiratory room so nothing feels too cramped, particularly on a 13-inch MacBook. Head over to our Best Monitors guide for different picks.

That is our favourite on a regular basis monitor in our information to Best Computer Monitors. It has a 1080p IPS display that is nice for viewing emails and spreadsheets, together with informal gaming. It additionally comes with a VESA mount, so it is easy to swivel and regulate to your most popular top. It will probably rotate vertically, making this a stable alternative when you’re on the lookout for a second show with a vertical orientation. With built-in audio system, it is supreme for video calls or for taking part in music all through the day whilst you work.

This Asus 24-inch Full HD monitor is a pleasant, cheap means so as to add a second display to your workstation. The 1080-pixel decision is sharp, although colours can look barely oversaturated. You may tweak this within the show’s settings. It comes with a tilt-adjustable stand that works properly, but when your desk is already too cluttered, it helps the VESA mounting commonplace so you’ll be able to put it on an arm mount.

Backpacks

There’s truthfully no “greatest” backpack as a result of has totally different preferences and kinds. Browse our Best Laptop Backpacks guide for extra suggestions, however these are a number of standouts.

This Tom Bihn bag is pricey, however WIRED reviewer Adrienne So says it is her favourite, primarily for its considerate design. There is a zippered water bottle pocket in the midst of the backpack (as a substitute of the aspect), pen pockets in flaps on the aspect for simple entry as a substitute of within the center, and an exterior constructed from Bluesign-certified 400-denier ballistic nylon. Every bag additionally has a lifetime assure. The dense cloth and {hardware} (zippers, buckles, and O-rings) do make it slightly heavy although. We suggest going with the 22-liter option. This bag will solely match a 13-inch MacBook Professional and MacBook Air (2018 and later).

The Herschel Heritage is a extra reasonably priced possibility and our favourite price range bag. On the within, you will discover a 15-inch laptop computer sleeve to suit a 13-inch MacBook or 14-inch MacBook Professional, with loads of room to pack in additional provides. It is tremendous sturdy too. WIRED reviewer Medea Giordano says it solely began to point out indicators of wear and tear after a number of years of use. Our solely gripe is the shortage of a water bottle compartment.

• Rains Backpack Mini for $95: The Rains BackPack Mini is probably the most trendy decide in our Best Laptop Backpacks guide. It is engaging, practical, and suits a 13-inch MacBook together with a number of different equipment. In the event you’re anxious it is too small, we additionally just like the bigger 13-liter version for $125.
• JanSport Pro Pack System for $150: JanSport’s backpacks have all the time been dependable, and the Professional Pack System isn’t any totally different. It has a 15-inch laptop computer plush laptop computer compartment, together with loads of pockets to suit further equipment like notebooks, water bottles, and pens. The entrance pack can be removable, which you need to use as a cross-body bag.
• Harber London Leather City Backpack for $577: It is costly, however this all-leather bag is presently WIRED critiques editor Julian Chokkattu’s favourite. It will probably match as much as a 16-inch MacBook in a devoted sleeve, has house for a spare pill or a Nintendo Change, and features a few pouches in the primary compartment and within the entrance zippered pocket for group. It is comfortable to put on, and he is obtained loads of compliments on it.

Totes

Not a fan of backpacks? Totes are a extra modern various. They’re simply as able to carrying your MacBook and different provides it’s possible you’ll want. We have listed a number of of our favorites under, however we have a ton extra in our Best Laptop Totes and Purses guide.

This tote from Second is former WIRED reviewer Jaina Grey’s favorite. It has pockets for days (and pockets inside pockets) permitting you to retailer a 16-inch MacBook, a number of water bottles, and cables. Since Second is a images model, the bag comes with padding to guard your gear together with a full-zip closure and weatherproof recycled nylon as properly. Since it may possibly maintain a lot stuff, it additionally distributes weight evenly to keep away from inflicting shoulder ache.

The Cuyana Tote is presently our favorite purse. It has an attractive, timeless design and it is fabricated from sturdy leather-based. You may have the choice between a 13-inch or 16-inch dimension, relying in your MacBook, and a number of colours to choose from. You can too buy add-ons like an organizational insert that has a pocket on your laptop computer and water bottle, a flap bag to make use of as an internal compartment contained in the bag or a stand-alone clutch, and an adjustable strap to put on the bag as a cross-body.

• L.L. Bean Hunter’s Tote Bag for $55: That is our favourite price range tote. It has a rugged construct full with double-stitched seams, a thick polyester shell, beefy handles, and a rubbery plastic lining. WIRED senior editor Michael Calore says he makes use of it for all the pieces—together with grocery retailer runs, tenting journeys, seashore days, and on flights. It may be helpful for work too, however we do suggest buying a laptop computer sleeve or case.
• Fjallraven Kånken Totepack for $80: This tote backpack mixture will be worn in your again or your shoulder. It additionally has a pocket for a 13-inch MacBook, a smaller pocket for a pocket book or pill, and a big essential compartment. You may even have two aspect pockets for water bottles or a small umbrella.
• Baggu Duck Bag for $46: The Duck Bag by Baggu just isn’t solely lovely (now we have this one within the floral print) but it surely’s additionally practical. The adjustable strap lets you select whether or not you wish to put on it as a crossbody or a conventional bag, whereas the highest handles are handy for when you do not wish to carry it in your shoulder. It is also extraordinarily roomy—we managed to pack a 15-inch laptop computer, a change of garments, and a guide with out weighing it down. The model with the magnetic buttons is presently offered out. We have linked to the zipper model, which is equivalent except for the enclosure.
• Vera Bradley Original Tote Bag for $70: I purchased this nylon tote a few months in the past after being compelled to retire the Longchamp bag I’ve had since highschool as a result of I seen a gap in it. It is roomy, simple to wash, and ideal for my 14-inch MacBook Professional—whereas nonetheless leaving loads of room for my make-up bag, headphones, water bottle, and extra. Sadly, it would not have a zipper or button enclosure, so you will need to be barely aware of something falling out from the highest.

Headphones and Earbuds

Proudly owning the suitable noise-canceling headphones generally is a game-changer for productiveness. However with so many on the market, it may be powerful to slender down which one to pair along with your MacBook. For extra choices, learn our Best Wireless Headphones and Best Wireless Earbuds guides.

Apple’s AirPods Max (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are costly however they reign as the best possible noise-canceling headphones in our guide. With glorious sound high quality, good noise discount, stellar construct high quality, and seamless connectivity, they’re laborious to not love. When paired along with your MacBook, they will routinely connect with the laptop computer everytime you take them out of the case. In the event you personal different Apple units like an iPhone, you’ll be able to simply swap forwards and backwards between units with out having to manually dig by the Bluetooth menu.

Sony’s WX-1000XM5 headphones (9/10, WIRED Recommends) have a sleeker, extra discreet look than the AirPods Max. They’re pricier than earlier generations, however the newest model gives a extra absorbing and energetic sound high quality than its predecessors. You may get glorious noise cancellation and nice battery life as properly. If you wish to avoid wasting money, we nonetheless suggest the marginally older WH-1000XM4 which additionally gives nice noise-cancellation, 30-hour battery life, and a clear sound signature.

• Apple AirPods Pro (2nd-generation) for $249: These are the most effective earbuds for iPhones, however they’re additionally a fantastic possibility for MacBooks. The most recent technology AirPods Professional (9/10, WIRED Recommends) has improved noise canceling, longer battery life (as much as six hours of playtime), and higher sound high quality.
• Beats Fit Pro for $199: We choose these (9/10, WIRED Recommends) over the older first-gen AirPods Pro as a result of they’ve higher sound high quality, bodily buttons on the skin of every bud, longer battery life (six hours, particularly), and assist for spatial audio.
• Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 for $229: Google’s Pixel Buds Professional 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are the highest decide for Android in our Best Wireless Earbuds guide. They’ve nice noise canceling, really feel tremendous snug to put on, and have glorious battery life. Most significantly, these buds pack top-tier sound high quality with clear highs and a punchy base. They’re IP54-rated, so you’ll be able to put on them on the gymnasium with out worrying about damaging them.

Keep away from These Equipment

We’re always testing a ton of equipment. Sadly, they don’t seem to be all value shopping for. Beneath, we have listed those we advise avoiding altogether.

Twelve South BookArc Flex for $40: Twelve South’s BookArc Flex (3/10, WIRED Review) is an attractive vertical laptop computer stand. Sadly, it fails at its one job: holding the laptop computer in place. It is too fragile. The slightest motion across the stand causes it to topple, forcing you to be tremendous cautious. It is not value it.

Casetify Magnetic Privacy MacBook Screen Protector for $60: It pains me to place this display protector beneath “Do Not Advocate” as a result of it does its job very properly. After I used it at an occasion final yr, a number of folks commented on how properly it blocked what was on my MacBook Air’s display from a number of angles. It is also magnetic, which suggests you do not have to fret about making use of it crookedly by chance. However no matter what number of instances I reinstalled it, I could not absolutely shut my laptop computer with it on—there was all the time a slight hole between the lid and the underside half of the pc. I ended up having to take away it every time I wished to close my laptop computer and reapply it once I wanted it once more.