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While many of us have returned to the office in some capacity, the trend of working from home is here to stay. If you’re used to modern office essentials like a standing desk or ergonomic chair, upgrading your home setup to match your corporate environment is a worthwhile investment.

Our seasoned editors have tested a wide range of home office products over the years to help you find the best options that suit your needs and budget. The good news? You can elevate your workspace without breaking the bank—our recommendations start at just $16.

We’ve compiled our top-tested picks to assist you in your office makeover. Read on to discover our favorites, and soon you’ll be enjoying a work-from-home setup that’s both productive and inviting.

Best office chairs

Steelcase Series 1 Office Chair

Best office chair

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Amazon

The Steelcase Series 1 offers the aesthetic of a classic office chair but was the most comfortable chair we tested. It’s easy to customize the settings to fit your needs, and the high-quality chair comes in at a competitive price compared to others we tested. Putting the chair together felt fairly intuitive, as did adjusting settings throughout use.

$498 at Amazon

$737 $493 at Wayfair

Alera Elusion Series Mesh Mid-Back Multifunction Chair

Best budget office chair

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Best Buy

Other budget-friendly chairs we tested lacked in comfort, while Alera’s seat was well cushioned. It’s another chair that offers lots of adjustments so that it’s suited to your preferences and desk setup. It might take a little less than an hour to put together, but for less than $200, we found the chair well worth the time and money.

$178 $162 at Amazon

$162 at Walmart

Best standing desks

Branch Adjustable Standing Desk

Best standing desk

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Branch

With a greater depth than other options we tested, Branch’s standing desk made setting up multiple monitors, a laptop, a notebook and even a tablet easy (with room to spare too). You can adjust the desk’s height from 25 to 52 inches, and the desk had the smoothest transitions of any we tested.

$699 at Branch

SHW Electric Height-Adjustable Standing Desk

Best budget standing desk

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Amazon

Since a new desk can be one of the more costly home office upgrades, we’re happy to report this under-$250 model has a high-quality build and is packed with features you’d find from top-of-the-line desks. It was easy to set up, comes with cable management and offers four memory presets for your sitting and standing heights.

$200 at Amazon

Burrow Copilot Standing Desk

Best splurge standing desk

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Burrow

If you’re willing to spend top dollar, consider adding Burrow’s desk to your cart. Our editor found the desk’s built-in storage, sleek design and cable management system rounded out the office must-have and make it worth the splurge if you’ve yet to find a standing desk that suits all your needs.

$999 $799 at Burrow

Best monitor

Dell UltraSharp U2723QE

Best monitor

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Amazon

Leading the way as a 27-inch monitor and a 4K option, the Dell UltraSharp delivers stunning picture, a wide color gamut and a brightness that goes up to 415.9 nits. You’ll find an Ethernet port, HDMI port, DisplayPort and USB-C inputs, as well as a DisplayPort output for daisy-chaining monitors.

$550 at Best Buy

$580 at Dell

Lenovo ThinkVision M14T

Best portable monitor

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Amazon

A portable monitor is a game changer if you travel for work or like to move around your space while you work from home and don’t want a static setup. This Lenovo model has a touchscreen display and a 1080p resolution. The two USB-C ports can take both power and a video signal. It worked well for streaming and gaming too, if you want a multiuse option.

$484 $303 at Amazon

Best printers

HP Envy Pro 6455e

Best printer

HP Envy Pro 6455 Wireless Printer

Amazon

The compact build of this printer makes it great for offices of all sizes, even those on the smaller side. You can print, scan and copy with this machine, which impressed us given the small size. The machine was relatively quiet while printing, though it does make its presence known. It was one of the easiest setups of the printers we tested.

$150 $90 at Amazon

Canon Pixma TS7720

Best budget printer

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Canon

Easy-to-follow animations on the printer’s display made setting up this office machine fairly seamless. The Canon Pixma has a 100-page paper capacity, so you’ll have lots of time before you reload the tray. We noticed we had to replace ink cartridges about every 180 pages, though, so heavy-duty business users might want to find a different option. But casual printers will get the most out of this under-$200 pick.

$150 $99 at Amazon

$150 $100 at Canon

Brother MFC-J6555DW INKvestment Tank

Best printer for home offices

White Brother INKvestment printer

Amazon

If you’re looking for a printer that can handle the heaviest of jobs, this Brother model is your best bet. You’ll have to make some space for it as it’s big, but it’ll produce 30 pages per minute of printed material. It’ll rival that of your office’s printer without you having to commute.

$330 at Best Buy

$430 at Amazon

Best keyboards

Logitech MX Keys

Best keyboard

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Logitech

It’s safe to say our editors are fans of Logitech’s computer accessories, with our best keyboard and best budget keyboard coming from the brand. The MX Keys is a full-sized option that offers a smooth and comfortable typing experience. It’s a great option for both PC and Mac users (though some Mac shortcuts are a bit trickier). Pairing is a breeze and so is toggling between devices if you’d like to use it for work and play.

$110 at Amazon

$110 at Logitech

Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380

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LOGITECH

If you don’t need the full-sized keyboard, spend less than $50 on this smaller pick. It features the same matte coating over the keys as the MX model, has an incredible battery life of up to two years and boasts the same seamless pairing and toggling between devices as the rest of Logitech’s lineup. This is also a good option if you travel with your keyboard, since it’s on the smaller side.

$40 at Logitech

Best ergonomic computer mice

Logitech MX Master 3 Ergonomic Mouse

Best ergonomic mouse

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Logitech

Blending traditional ergonomic features with intelligent workflow features, the MX Master 3 fits in your hand’s natural resting position and has a thumb rest that changed our editor’s opinions on all other computer mice they tested. The mouse is packed with convenient features like one-click buttons to open apps and multiple scrolling wheels to quickly get where you’re scrolling.

$100 at Amazon

$100 at Logitech

Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse

Best vertical ergonomic mouse

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Amazon

The vertical design of this mouse keeps your hand at a comfortable 57-degree angle (similar to reaching out for a handshake) and doesn’t require you to turn your wrist or palm downward. The mouse features six buttons, including a standard left/right click, a clickable scroll wheel, a button for adjusting DPI sensitivity and two thumb buttons.

$70 From $60 at Amazon

$70 at Logitech

Logitech M510 Wireless Computer Mouse

Best budget mouse

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Amazon

You’ll need to plug the included receiver in to successfully connect this mouse to your device, but for less than $50, it’s a solid option that’s comfortable to hold. Two side buttons can be customized to launch apps, send keyboard commands or even open certain websites. The battery should last up to two years, so you don’t have to worry about charging it.

$40 From $31 at Amazon

Best laptop stands

Amazon Basics Laptop Stand

Best budget laptop stand

Amazon basics laptop stand

Amazon

Once you’ve got your desk and chair set up, you’ll want to raise your laptop to an ergonomic level to help reduce neck strain. This under-$25 score from Amazon lifts your 13-inch laptop up to 3 inches and is a basic pick that gets the job done. It feels stable if you type on your laptop keyboard too.

$24 $16 at Amazon

Huanuo Adjustable Lap Desk

Huanuo Adjustable Lap Desk

Amazon

You can set this laptop stand on your desk while you’re sitting and churning through work or bring it to the couch with you and still take advantage of a more ergonomic setup. It features eight angle adjustments and cushions on the bottom that sit comfortably on your lap.

$36 From $20 at Amazon

Twelve South BookArc Flex

A MacBook vertically positioned in the Twelve South BookArc Flex on a white background.

Twelve South

For those working with external displays looking to save a little bit of desk space, the Twelve South BookArc Flex holds your laptop vertically, giving you much more surface space while you use monitors and all the newfound desk space. It’s also a good storage dock for your device when you’re done working for the day.

From $43 at Amazon

$50 at Twelve South

Best docking stations and USB hubs

Logitech Logi Dock

Best all-in-one docking station

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Logitech

Eliminating ugly cable clutter on your desk, the Logi Dock provides two HDMI ports, five USB-C and USB-A ports, a power port to charge your laptop, plus a speaker, six microphones and a Bluetooth pairing button. The small but mighty device did wonders for our editor looking to eliminate cable clutter and streamline connectivity.

$199 at Amazon

$399 $250 at Logitech

Satechi Multiport Adapter V2

Best USB-C hub for 13-inch latops

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Satechi

Your smaller laptop might be missing a few key ports for you to be fully functional, and the Satechi V2 swoops in to save the day. The speedy and reliable hub adds a Gigabit Ethernet jack, a UBS-C charging port, a 4K HDMI port, micro/SD card readers and three USB-A ports.

$80 at Amazon

Totu 9-in-1 Triple Display USB-C Hub

Best USB-C hub for 15-inch laptops

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Totu

Ready to add accessibility to larger laptops, the 9-in-1 USB-C hub from Totu can support up to three displays (depending on laptop allowances), has three USB-A ports, a USB-C power port, a micro/SD card port and a VGA port instead of an Ethernet port. The numerous ports, slim design and numerous display options make it a great find under $30.

$27 at Amazon

Best Wi-Fi routers and extenders

Best budget Wi-Fi extender

The TP-Link RE315 Wi-Fi range extender

TP-Link

Reliable Wi-Fi makes all the difference in your day working from home. If you like your router but want to add a boost of power near your desk, this under-$50 extender does the trick. It has the ability to connect to the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands of your existing Wi-Fi network and auto-configure itself to give your devices the best speeds.

$50 $23 at Amazon

Amazon Eero 6+ Mesh Wi-Fi System, 2-Pack

Eero 6 Mesh Wi-Fi Router

Amazon

For a full Wi-Fi upgrade, the Amazon Eero 6+ is a mesh system that includes the router as well as two extenders so you can get a strong Wi-Fi signal throughout your home. The Eero 6+ tops out at double the speed of its predecessor (the Eero 6) at 1 gigabit per second. The set-it-and-forget-it system is easy to configure and enjoy without a second thought.

$300 $195 at Amazon

Best webcams

Logitech C920S

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Logitech

Clip this Logitech pick to the top of your monitor or laptop to add a crisp 1080p webcam to your setup. It held up well under low light during our testing, and the built-in dual microphones are decent enough (it’s hard to find a webcam with an impressive speaker). The 78-degree field of view falls in line with other top models.

$70 at Logitech

$70 at Best Buy

Razer Kiyo Pro

Razer Kiyo Pro

Razer

If you’re on camera most of the day or you’re willing to spend a bit more on this small WFH upgrade, the Kiyo Pro can shoot crisp 1080p video at a fluid 60 frames per second. It has a wide field of view at 103 degrees, so it’s a great pick if you have a few other people in the room with you that you want on camera.

$200 $90 at Amazon

$200 $130 at Razer

Best external hard drive

WD My Passport SSD

WD My Passport SSD

Amazon

If your external drive isn’t actually portable, you’re never going to use it. The WD My Passport fits in a shirt or pants pocket and can even be slipped into your laptop sleeve. During testing we were able to move a 4.5GB HD video file in about 15 seconds and a 6.5GB 4K video in about 30 seconds, which is comparable to what you’d find moving files on your internal drive.

$90 From $85 at Amazon

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