16 home office deals on desks, laptop stands, webcams, calendars, and more.

Work at home it’s great. But if you’re doing it full-time, you’re probably going to need more than a laptop and a kitchen table. Fortunately, most of us on the WIRED Gear team have been working from home for years, testing a ton of products along the way. If you need anything, a bunch of our favorite gear is on sale now.

For more recommendations, check out our comprehensive guide to home office equipment, as well as our guides to laptop stands, webcams, mice, keyboards, and paper calendars.

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Laptop stands and desks deals

This is our reigning laptop stand champion last year. It’s often on sale for around $ 70, but if you click the coupon button on the page, you can save an additional $ 5. This support is simply good. It keeps your laptop elevated at different heights and inclines, so you should be able to sit or stand during the day. I’ve been using it for a year and it hasn’t lost an ounce of strength. Considering the steep price of laptop stands, this one is a steal.

As laptops get faster and thinner every year, they also seem to have fewer ports. For this we need a good docking station. This doubles as a small stand as well, giving your laptop a slight lift that you can pair with a better laptop stand if you have one. It includes ports for HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, SD (and MicroSD), USB-C, USB A, Ethernet, and 3.5mm headphone cords.

The ObVus Tower is great, but if you like to stand for most of the day with a separate laptop, monitor, and keyboard and mouse, you need something bigger. The FlexiSpot EN1 is a good option. Instructions can be a little frustrating, but if you can build it without losing your mind, it’s cheaper than most decent desks (before handover!). It stands from 28 to 48 inches tall and there are three height presets you can save for quick switching. There is also a version without presets for $ 70 less.

This standard desk isn’t the cheapest it has ever been, but it’s still cheaper than its price tag of $ 130 last year and good value for money. It opts for particle board instead of the highest quality materials, but it doesn’t lack functionality or sturdiness. The minimalist design allows it to fit into your existing setup as well, instead of standing out.

Monitor and editing offers

We recommend getting a separate monitor, as a small laptop becomes difficult to navigate once multiple windows are open. But if you like to change it up and work from an office (home or otherwise), the cafe down the street, or your dining table, this portable monitor is a better option. We loved it (9/10, WIRED recommends), and all you need is a single cable to install it. This version doesn’t have the touchscreen we liked, but it’s still good if you don’t need to touch.

If you already have a (non-portable) monitor that you like, consider mounting it. This one is pretty minimal, so it’s not an eyesore, and it can hold up to 20 pounds. Just make sure your monitor uses the VESA mounting standard.

Webcam offers

We all focus on Zoom meetings. Do yourself a favor and improve your lighting so you don’t look like you haven’t slept all week. With the Razer Kiyo, our favorite webcam, you get great lighting and a good HD (1080p) camera. The 82-degree field of view is slightly wider than most webcams.

The price of this camera has doubled since the start of the pandemic, but it’s a good webcam with 1080p HD resolution and a 78-degree field of view. It doesn’t have a built-in light like the Kiyo, but it will perform well in everything except low light conditions. It has some drawbacks. We didn’t like the microphone to record in mono and not stereo, and it has a short cord which makes it difficult to use with a desktop (laptops are fine, though).

Even at a reduced price, it’s a more expensive webcam, but it’s a good camera from Anker and it’s in stock, which can’t be said for a lot of webcams.

Mechanical keyboard deals

Mechanical keyboards are often sold as “gaming” keyboards, but they are very nice to type for us nine to five. This color keypad comes with all the bells and whistles, as well as a small LED screen that displays your system’s alerts and volume. Each key can be personalized to your liking.

If you like the loudest, most clickable keyboards, this is the one for you. The switches are responsive and tactile, perfect for gaming and work. Plus, the keys are designed to really display RBG switches and lighting.

If you never use the arrow keys or a numeric keypad, a 60% keyboard might be right for you. They take up less space and usually cost a little less, so your office can keep some semblance of order. It’s 60% favorite of WIRED writer Jess Gray, because it’s just as responsive as your typical full-size keyboard.

Mouse Offers

Much like we said above for gaming keyboards, gaming mice can be just as enjoyable for regular computer work. And if you’re playing after work, you don’t have to change setups entirely. This SteelSeries Prime wireless mouse is our favorite of the gaming mice we’ve tried. It should fit a bunch of hand sizes and it’s quick and responsive. For people who work in different areas of the house, it also has good range if you are connected to a PC tower.

The price of this mouse fluctuates, but it climbs to $ 150, so now is a good time to buy if you need a high-end gaming mouse. It has optical switches and response times of less than 0.2 milliseconds, in addition to being intuitive to use and ambidextrous.

Paper planner offers

A good planner will keep your work at home life together. We don’t have a favorite because everyone has their preferences, but we think pen and paper are just better. Erin Condren is a major player in the planners world, and right now the entire site is enjoying a 25% discount. WIRED writer Louryn Strampe calls Weekly LifePlanner “the Rolex of paper diaries”. It offers three layout options (horizontal, vertical, or hourly) that you choose before checking out and you can further personalize your planner with monogrammed covers.

I love this planner. It has spacious vertical weekly layouts so I can jot down everything I need to do that week and day. In addition, it contains beautiful illustrations based on astrology and gives me useful information about moon phases and planetary events.

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