CategoryUpdated October 2026
The best peripherals in 2026
Keyboards, mice, monitors and docks — the things a desk accumulates, priced over the years you keep them.
- Products reviewed
- 8
- Entry pricing
- Free
- With a free tier
- 7 of 8
- Top pick
- BRIO 4K
The ranking
Top peripherals · ranked
Our ranking of every peripherals product we have reviewed, scored on the same six factors.
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01
Rank
B
4K HDR business webcam for video conferencing and Windows Hello
Best for
High-quality video conferencingWatch out for
Requires sufficient CPU/GPU for 4K streaming02
Rank
84-key compact wireless mechanical keyboard for Mac and Windows
Best for
Mechanical keyboard enthusiasts on a budgetWatch out for
Keychron model variants affect features (confirm before buying)03
Rank
M
MX Keys S
Logitech
Wireless illuminated keyboard for fast, comfortable typing
Best for
Office and home productivityWatch out for
Not a mechanical switch keyboard04
Rank
M
MX Master 3S
Logitech
High-precision wireless mouse for productivity workflows
Best for
Multi-device workflowsWatch out for
Right-handed, full-size ergonomic shape05
Rank
Full-size wireless keyboard with numeric keypad for Mac
Best for
Mac desktop users needing numeric keypadWatch out for
Optimised for Apple devices — limited special-function support on Windows06
Rank
Compact USB 3.2 external SSD for fast portable storage
Best for
Photographers and videographers needing portable fast storageWatch out for
Performance limited by host USB port and cable0.0/10
RC Score
07
Rank
Thunderbolt 3 dock with multiple ports and laptop charging
Best for
Thunderbolt 3 laptop users needing many desktop portsWatch out for
Requires Thunderbolt 3 host (not USB-C only)08
Rank
Y
Yeti X — Professional USB Microphone
Logitech G
USB condenser microphone for streaming, podcasting and gaming
Best for
Live streaming and gamecastingWatch out for
USB-only — no native XLR output