Facebook
Reddit
Email
Here are the top 5 best tech accessories to consider for your laptop, ranging from a wireless mouse to an e-GPU.
After purchasing a brand-new laptop, many users feel the urge to customize it, such as to improve productivity, cooling, and aesthetics, because the box experience isn’t as great nowadays. On the Windows side of things, there is unnecessary bloat, mediocre hardware, even at a considerable price, and almost no peripherals or accessories supplied; some vendors don’t even provide a bag. And over at Apple, it’s an ecosystem, buy dongles for everything. People will likely customize their laptops to their liking.
That said, we’ve narrowed down five must-have tech accessories that will enhance your laptop experience.
Note: Due to the wide variety of products available, this article does not list detailed specifications under each sub-category. Instead, it recommends product names based on general use cases and popularity.
Top 5 Tech Accessories Every Laptop Owner Should Have
5. High-Quality Wireless Mouse
Previously, local shopkeepers or computer stores would often provide a mouse and a mouse pad with the purchase of a laptop, and some stores would also offer a keyboard. Nowadays, in most budget options, getting good hardware that won’t lag on Windows 11 is a rare sight. That aside, the first thing you need for your laptop, and specifically for productivity, is a good mouse. You can start with a budget option, including either the Logitech G102 or MX Master. This entirely depends on your perspective; buy anything you want, within your budget. However, the trackpad alone doesn’t quite suffice. If you can manage with a trackpad, then that’s your skill.
4. Laptop Cooling Pad
Thanks to the ever-increasing computational power of CPUs and GPUs, as well as the shrinking of nodes on silicon. All of this means one thing: more heat, and for that, you need a Laptop Cooling Pad, at least with two fans with high CFM. One such example is the IETS GT500, but depending on your budget, laptop size, and form factor, pick accordingly.
3. USB-C Hub/Docking Station
You’ve probably guessed this one, especially with Apple ones, which are dropping the port count for a slimmer build. Blaming Apple solely for this would be unfair, as the trend is also carried forward to Windows laptops. That said, you can try out Baseus 8-in-1 USB-C Hub, or similar ones with 4K HDMI output, multiple USB 3.0 ports, and support for USB-PD (Power Delivery).
2. Portable External Monitor
An additional monitor not only provides a bigger and better screen alternative, but nowadays, you can also get your hands on a portable one. Monitors like Asus Zenscreen or the Lenovo M14 are great options. They have protective covers that double as adjustable monitor stands. The concept is simple: the higher you pay, the better colors you get, along with a higher refresh rate.
1. External GPU (E-GPU)
Last but not least, an external GPU enclosure adds that extra GPU oomph you require. Almost all modern high-end laptops feature a USB 4 or Thunderbolt 4 port. You can select a GPU enclosure according to your choice of desktop GPU and consider it a done deal. The installation process is straightforward, requiring only a plug-and-play connection, followed by loading the driver, and then it’s done.
Note: You can expect around 70-75% of the GPU’s actual performance, which is due to the limitations of USB4 and Thunderbolt 4.
Conclusion
That wraps up the top five accessories you can buy for your laptop. It doesn’t stop here; there are plenty more, but these are the most popular and preferred by buyers. Consider a good chair and table as an ergonomic accessory if you are a laptop power user.
We provide the latest news and “How To’s” for Tech content. Meanwhile, you can check out the following articles related to PC GPUs, CPU and GPU comparisons, mobile phones, and more:
- 5 Best Air Coolers for CPUs in 2025
- ASUS TUF Gaming F16 Release Date, Specifications, Price, and More
- iPhone 16e vs iPhone SE (3rd Gen): Which One To Buy in 2025?
- Powerbeats Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro 2: Which One To Get in 2025
- RTX 5070 Ti vs. RTX 4070 Super: Specs, Price and More Compared
- Windows 11: How To Disable Lock Screen Widgets
