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If you work from home even a couple of days a week, small upgrades make a big difference: a comfortable mouse, a keyboard that’s nice to type on, headphones that block out the house, and Wi-Fi that actually reaches the box room. These also make great gifts for anyone who works at a desk.
We haven’t tested these products ourselves. Our picks are based on independent expert reviews (linked below) and the manufacturers’ specifications. Prices change often, so each product links to today’s price.
Quick picks
- Best mouse: Logitech MX Master 3S.
- Best compact keyboard: Logitech MX Keys Mini.
- Fix Wi-Fi blackspots: TP-Link Deco M4 mesh 3-pack.
- Block out noise on calls: Sony WH-CH720N.
- Better coffee at home: Philips 2200 bean-to-cup.
A better mouse: Logitech MX Master 3S
The MX Master 3S is the mouse many reviewers recommend for work. Tom’s Guide gave it an Editor’s Choice award, praising the comfortable shape, the fast MagSpeed scroll wheel and the custom buttons. It’s right-handed only.
A better keyboard: Logitech MX Keys Mini
The MX Keys Mini is a compact backlit keyboard that’s lovely to type on and switches between three devices, handy if you use a work laptop and a personal one. There’s no number pad, so skip it if you live in spreadsheets.
- 18.6
Logitech MX Master 3S Performance Wireless Mouse
Best for: Work and productivity
A brilliant mouse for anyone who works at a computer all day, with a comfortable shape, a superb scroll wheel and lots of custom buttons. It’s right-handed only and not cheap at full price, which makes this discount worth a look.
What we like
- Comfortable ergonomic shape
- Excellent MagSpeed scroll wheel
- Quiet clicks
- Tracks on almost any surface, even glass
Watch out for
- Right-handed only
- Pricey at full RRP
- Battery life good rather than outstanding
See today’s price - 28.1
Logitech MX Keys Mini Wireless Illuminated Keyboard
Best for: Laptop and travel
A lovely compact keyboard to type on, with smart backlighting and easy switching between three devices. Reviewers think it’s overpriced at full RRP, so it makes much more sense on offer like this.
What we like
- Excellent typing feel
- Compact, light and well built
- Smart backlighting
- Pairs with up to 3 devices
Watch out for
- Expensive at full price
- Plain white backlighting only
- Bluetooth keys can clash with some Mac shortcuts
See today’s price
Wi-Fi that reaches every room
Lots of Irish homes have Wi-Fi blackspots, especially two-storey houses and older homes with thick walls. A mesh system like the TP-Link Deco M4 spreads one network across the whole house. Digital Citizen gave it 4 out of 5 for its easy setup, value and parental controls. It’s Wi-Fi 5, so if you have very fast gigabit broadband it won’t give you full speed.
- 17.8
TP-Link Deco M4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-pack)
Best for: Fixing Wi-Fi blackspots
A simple, affordable way to spread Wi-Fi around a bigger house, with easy app setup and good parental controls. It’s Wi-Fi 5, so it won’t get the most from very fast broadband, but for most Irish homes it’s good value at this price.
What we like
- Easy setup through the Deco app
- Good value for 3 units
- Simple parental controls
- 2 Ethernet ports on each unit
Watch out for
- Wi-Fi 5, not Wi-Fi 6
- Can’t make full use of 1Gbps connections
- No web admin page
See today’s price
Headphones for calls and focus
Noise cancelling headphones help you focus when the house is busy. The Sony WH-CH720N are light enough to wear all day. Compare them with the ULT WEAR in our Sony headphones comparison.
- 18.6
Sony WH-CH720N Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
Best for: Commuters
Comfortable, light and easy to wear all day, with noise cancelling that handles buses, trains and offices well. Not flagship-level, but excellent value on offer.
What we like
- Very light and comfortable
- Effective noise cancelling for the price
- Around 35 hours of battery with ANC on
- Multipoint: connect phone and laptop at once
Watch out for
- Plastic build feels budget
- Don’t fold flat for travel
- No LDAC hi-res codec
See today’s price
Sources: Tom’s Guide (MX Master 3S review), Tom’s Guide (MX Keys Mini review), Digital Citizen (Deco M4 review).