4K monitors used to be a luxury. These days, though, they’re downright affordable. The Dell 27 Plus 4K (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is my favorite example of this, which you can easily pick up for under $300. It’s not just the 4K resolution that makes this such a steal, but also the 120-Hz refresh rate and great colors. I even think the simple white design is a nice compliment to Apple’s aesthetic. For the price, it’s hard to beat the Dell 27 Plus 4K. The lack of ports is the only real problem, but you can always upgrade to the model with a built-in USB hub if you absolutely need it.

Read our Best Monitors guide for more options.

Apple’s Studio Display is an excellent monitor (9/10, WIRED Recommends) for any Mac desktop setup, though it’s geared toward creative folks who need an incredibly sharp, bright, and color-accurate screen. The large 27-inch screen has a dreamy 5K resolution—an uncommon combo, hence the steep price—and hits 600 nits of brightness. It comes with a 12-megapixel camera, built-in speakers, and microphones, making it a great all-in-one system that looks clean and simple, without any peripherals cluttering your setup. On the back are three USB-C ports and a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port, allowing you to hook up other accessories and charge other devices via the 96 watts of power.

Annoyingly, you need to choose at checkout whether you want the stand version or the VESA mount if you plan on mounting the screen to a monitor arm. Most monitors come with both included. The nano-texture glass option is also an add-on to an already expensive display. But if you can stomach the upgrade, it’s great for cutting glare, especially if you sit near a window. Either way, this monitor is a classy, high-resolution, and gorgeous crown jewel to a home office, and it will last a long time.

Mac desktops have built-in speakers. But the ones on the Mac Mini and Mac Studio, specifically, aren’t the best, especially if you plan on using them to edit music or video content or stream audio. The Audioengine A2+ is our favorite in our Best Computer Speakers guide. They look elegant and are compact enough for a crowded desk. The sound quality delivers a serious punch, and voices sound crisp and clear during video calls and while watching movies. The latest model, which was updated this year, comes with Bluetooth 5.3, 24-bit audio, and USB-C connectivity. There’s a built-in USB DAC (digital-to-analog converter) too.

If you’re swapping out your MacBook for a desktop, then you’ve likely grown accustomed to Apple’s Magic Keyboard. You can replicate the experience with Apple’s external version. It already comes with the iMac and Mac Pro, but you can purchase it separately if you have the Mac Mini or Mac Studio. The Magic Keyboard has scissor switches and the same function row keys as the MacBooks with M-series chips—including a Mission Control key, Do Not Disturb button, playback keys, and more. There’s a Touch ID button, which you can use to log in, pay for purchases, and download apps, and a number pad if you like using it for crunching numbers. You can opt for the smaller Magic Keyboard with Touch ID ($149) if you don’t want the full-size version.

Some people prefer membrane keyboards over mechanical, and it’s OK to be wrong. If you’re hunting for an elevated typing experience, check out our Hall Effect keyboards guide. The Keychron Q6 HE is our top pick, and it has magnetic switches that are more durable and long-lasting than mechanical switches and allow for customizable actuations of each key (you can tweak exactly when the E key actuates, even if you haven’t pushed the key all the way down).

Not everyone will care for that level of control, but this is otherwise a fantastically built keyboard, with hot-swappable switches, a solid typing sound, and four macro keys above the NumPad with a nice volume knob. Keychron includes Mac keycaps; just make sure you flip the switch to Mac on the back of the keyboard for full compatibility. This can be used wired, or wirelessly via Bluetooth or the 2.4-GHz USB-A dongle (there’s a USB-A to USB-C adapter in the box). You can also go for the slightly smaller Q5 HE, which can save some desk space.

I always need an iPad at my desk, mainly because I stream YouTube videos, podcasts on Spotify, and reality TV shows in the background while I work. The latest iPad (A16) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great choice if your use will be similar to mine, but you can also use it as a secondary screen with Apple’s Sidecar tech. When I don’t have my Kindle, I also use it for reading ebooks. I recommend pairing it with the Smart Folio ($79) so you can prop it up. It’s worth noting that this iPad doesn’t support features like Apple Intelligence or Stage Manager. You’ll want the iPad Air (M3) or iPad Pro (M5) for that—both of which are great tablets, but much more expensive.

We’ve been recommending the Logitech MX Master 3 or 3S for years now, but the company has finally released a new version. The MX Master 4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. Instead, it’s focused on smaller refinements that augment what already works so well. The overall ergonomic shape hasn’t changed, but it’s slightly elongated to fit larger hands better. There’s also an extra side button to remap, haptic feedback on the thumbrest button, and a smoother scroll wheel. It no longer uses a soft-touch coating either, which should prevent it from deteriorating. There aren’t enough changes to warrant an upgrade over the MX Master 3 or 3S, but if you’re coming from something less high-end, the MX Master 4 is easily the new standard. I wouldn’t blame you for wanting to save some cash on the cheaper MX Master 3S, especially since the polling rate hasn’t changed.

If you have yet to buy your iMac, you’ll have the choice between a Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad at checkout. I recommend the latter. I don’t find the Magic Mouse comfortable, and I hate that the charging port is on the bottom. The Trackpad, like the one on the MacBook, has Multi-Touch gestures and Force Touch technology. It also automatically pairs with the Mac, and the battery lasts about a month. It comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable for recharging, and it’s an elegant solution if you prefer touchpads over mice.

Do you need a desk mat? No, but does it ooze luxury? Yes. This one from Harber London gave me plenty of room for my keyboard, mouse, notebook, coffee mug, and phone. There are three size options, ranging from $239 to $309. It’s expensive but the rich pebbled leather can elevate any desktop. It looks sleek and, most importantly, is easy to clean. I tend to spill my coffee, and wiping up the mess is easy and doesn’t leave stains. The felt bottom keeps it from sliding around.

The AirPods Max (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are the best choice for Apple users if you’re after the best noise-canceling headphones. They have excellent sound quality and noise reduction, seamless connectivity, and terrific build quality. They’ll automatically connect to your Mac when you take them out of the case. If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can easily switch between the devices without fiddling with settings.

Prefer earbuds? The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd-generation) are a great alternative. The latest model (9/10, WIRED Recommends) comes with better noise canceling, better sound quality, and longer battery life, with up to six hours of play time. They even convert into hearing aids for people with low to moderate hearing loss.

The built-in mics on each of Apple’s desktops are OK, but for better quality you’ll want an external microphone. The Blue Yeti is our top pick in our Best USB Microphones guide. It delivers great sound for the price and has a mute button that’s handy for anyone who takes a lot of video calls throughout the day. The base is sturdy, and there’s a knob to adjust the volume.

Each Mac desktop comes with the option to upgrade storage, but it can get expensive. You’re better off putting that money toward a hard drive. This one from Western Digital has options that go up to 20 terabytes. It’s great for incremental backups (which we recommend you do often). It doesn’t deliver the fastest transfer speeds (the Elements drive we tested scored 120 megabytes per second for sequential writes on Windows), but it’s fine if you run the backup overnight. These drives are large and require external power, but they’re the most reliable we’ve used so far. It also uses USB-C with support for USB 3. Read our Best External Storage Drives guide for more.

You likely spend multiple hours a day at your desk, so a comfortable office chair is a nonnegotiable. WIRED reviews editor Julian Chokkattu has tested tons of office chairs, and the Steelcase Gesture is our upgrade pick. It offers various adjustments, including moving the armrests forward, back, up, down, in, and out. You can also tweak the seat depth and lock the recline in a few different positions. It looks elegant and feels comfy, though some people may find the seat a little thin. Steelcase has a 12-year warranty, and an investment like this should last you that long, if not longer.

Whether you’re trying to limit the time you spend sitting throughout the day or want to adjust the height of your desk, a standing desk allows you to do both. This wood desk from Grovemade complements the clean aluminum design of Apple’s hardware, and there’s a slit at the back that you can route cables through for extreme minimalism. Best of all—and this is not something you’ll find on most standing desks—there’s a full-length drawer with several organizational slots to keep things tidy. The controller is slightly hidden but responds quickly, and the motors aren’t too loud.

This narrow and pretty filing cabinet is a nice addition to any home office setup, Mac or not. The clean lines give it an Apple-esque look, but the handles are on the edges, so it’s functional and easy to open. The top drawer is surprisingly deep, with a little tray at the front to store quickly accessible items. You can lock the whole thing up with the included key, and it rolls around smoothly thanks to built-in casters.

When you’re working late, a desk lamp can improve the ambiance of your office space. More importantly, it’s great for reducing eyestrain. This one hangs over your computer monitor, so it saves desk space while shooting light directly onto your desktop. There’s a convenient motion sensor, which automatically turns off the lamp when you step away from your desk and turns it back on when you approach your desk. You can adjust the brightness and color temperature via touch controls on top.

Between my Mac Mini, Studio display, and multiple chargers (for my iPad, iPhone, and Kindle), I have a bunch of stuff plugged in simultaneously. This surge strip has eight outlets, each of which sits on a rotating wheel, so you don’t have to worry that the chunky plugs won’t fit next to each other. There’s also an LED to indicate it’s offering protection.