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The best budget gaming PCs for 1080p, in the US and in France
The cheapest prebuilt gaming towers worth buying today, market by market, with the Windows licence, RAM and power supply traps that change the real price.
Best-of lists
One pick per kind of buyer rather than one winner for everybody. Each list says why a product made the cut and who should look elsewhere.
Browse the guidesTop picks from The best budget gaming PCs for 1080p, in the US and in France
- Best budgetZOTAC GAMING MEK 5050 (Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 5050)$899.99
Materiel.net PC Gamer Blink (Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 5050)Not available in United States
Best overallABS Cyclone Aqua C1A45N56R3 (Core i5-14400F, RTX 5060, 32 GB)$1,099.99
7 picks7 min read
The best cheap monitors for work and the home office
Affordable work monitors that get the basics right: an adjustable stand, sharp enough text and the right ports for your laptop, with white options for light desks.
Top picks from The best cheap monitors for work and the home office
Best overallDell 27 Plus QHD USB-C Monitor S2725DC$199.99- Best budgetDell 24 Plus Monitor S2425HSM$119.99
BenQ GW2790C$114.99
9 picks7 min read
The best budget gaming mice: cheap picks that still aim well
Eight cheap gaming mice on sale today, wired and wireless: an esports shape on an AA battery, a light tri-mode mouse, the cheapest Logitech G, an MMO mouse with 11 buttons and two ergonomic shapes.
Top picks from The best budget gaming mice: cheap picks that still aim well
- Best overallRazer Viper V3 HyperSpeed$69.99
Best wirelessHyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless$59.99
Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED$59.99
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The best compact keyboards: 60%, 65%, 75% and TKL picks
Compact keyboards for work and games, from a 60% esports board to wireless TKLs: a thin mechanical all-rounder, two Logitech office minis, a cheap Bluetooth board and gaming picks in every size.
Top picks from The best compact keyboards: 60%, 65%, 75% and TKL picks
- Best overallKeychron K3 Max$109.99
Best for workLogitech MX Keys Mini$99.99
Best premiumLogitech MX Mechanical Mini$159.99
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The best wireless gaming headsets, by platform and by need
Competitive pick, multi-platform pick, budget, battery champion, white and RGB, esports and multi-console: eight wireless headsets, the platforms they really support and who should skip each one.
Top picks from The best wireless gaming headsets, by platform and by need
- Best overallRazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)$129.99
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5$113.99
Best budgetRazer Barracuda X (2022)$69
11 picks7 min read
The best desk mats and XXL mouse pads: plain, RGB and for work
Big cloth mats for gaming, RGB mats with a lit edge, and felt or leather mats for a tidy work desk: the desk mats we would buy, with the size and surface of each.
Top picks from The best desk mats and XXL mouse pads: plain, RGB and for work
- Best overallSteelSeries QcK Heavy XXL$29.99
Best budgetRazer Gigantus V2 XXL$29.99
Logitech G840 XL Gaming Mouse Pad$37.99
7 picks7 min read
The best budget office chairs that still support your back
Cheap office chairs with real lumbar support: two Sihoo mesh chairs, two IKEA classics with a 10-year warranty, Amazon's own mesh chair in France, and when to spend a little more.
Top picks from The best budget office chairs that still support your back
- Best overallSihoo M57 Ergonomic Chair (Gray)$239.99
Best budgetSihoo M18 Ergonomic Chair (Black)$169.99
IKEA MARKUS Office Chair$299.99
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The best monitor light bars, and the clip-on lights for your face
Three BenQ ScreenBars for three kinds of desk, from the USB-powered original to the Halo 2 with its backlight, plus the monitor-top key lights that fix how you look on calls.
Top picks from The best monitor light bars, and the clip-on lights for your face
- Best overallBenQ ScreenBar Pro (Black)$139
Best premiumBenQ ScreenBar Halo 2$179.10
Best budgetBenQ ScreenBar Monitor Light Bar$92.65
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The best desktop speakers for gaming, music and editing
Small monitors, a USB-powered budget pair, wood bookshelf speakers, studio monitors, an RGB pair that charges your laptop and a smart speaker. Which inputs each one takes, and who should skip it.
Top picks from The best desktop speakers for gaming, music and editing
- Best overallEdifier MR4$129.98
Best budgetCreative Pebble V3$37.99
Creative Pebble Pro$59.99
12 picks7 min read
The best gaming PCs for 1080p, 1440p and 4K
Eight prebuilt gaming towers on sale today, ranked as a ladder from 1080p to 4K, with the market each one is sold in and the hidden costs to plan for.
Top picks from The best gaming PCs for 1080p, 1440p and 4K
Best budgetMSI Codex R2 (Core i5-14400F, RTX 5050)$1,099.99
LDLC PC11 ART (Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 5060)Not available in United States- ZOTAC GAMING MEK 5050 (Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 5050)$899.99
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The best gaming monitors for every kind of player
One pick per type of player: all-rounder, budget 1440p, first setup, white desk, 4K, ultrawide and sim racing. What each does well and who should skip it.
Top picks from The best gaming monitors for every kind of player
- Best overallLG UltraGear 27GX704A-B$349.99
Best budgetASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A$219
MSI MAG 274QPF X32$279.99
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The best monitor arms for one or two screens
A buy-once arm, a cheap gas spring arm, a dual arm for two screens and a white arm for light setups, plus the four checks to make before you order.
Top picks from The best monitor arms for one or two screens
- Best overallErgotron LX Pro Premium Monitor Arm (Matte Black)$199
Ergotron LX Desk Monitor ArmNot available in United States
Best budgetAmazon Basics Gas Spring Single Monitor Arm$25.49
6 picks4 min read
The best keyboards for work, programming and ergonomics
Keyboards for long workdays: the quiet office standard, a cushioned ergonomic board, a compact for small desks, a quiet mechanical for calls, a premium mechanical for programmers and a thin wireless board that also games.
Top picks from The best keyboards for work, programming and ergonomics
- Best overallLogitech MX Keys S$115.49
Best budgetLogitech Wave Keys$59.99- Best compactLogitech MX Keys Mini$99.99
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The best webcams for streaming and video calls
A 1080p60 streaming webcam, a video call camera with auto-framing, a 4K premium pick and a budget classic, plus the light that improves all of them.
Top picks from The best webcams for streaming and video calls
- Best overallElgato Facecam MK.2$119.99
Best for workLogitech Brio 500$99.99
Best premiumLogitech MX Brio$178.49
8 picks6 min read
The best desk lighting: light bars, key lights, ambient bars and lamps
The right light for each job: a monitor light bar for work, a cheap lamp to start, a key light for your camera, and ambient light behind the screen or on the wall.
Top picks from The best desk lighting: light bars, key lights, ambient bars and lamps
- Best overallBenQ ScreenBar Halo 2$179.10
- BenQ ScreenBar Pro (Black)$139
Best budgetIKEA TERTIAL Work Lamp$19.99
17 picks7 min read
The best streaming microphones, from your first USB mic to a broadcast chain
USB or XLR, dynamic or condenser, and what to pair with each: our streaming mic picks for every budget, plus the interface and arm that make them work.
Top picks from The best streaming microphones, from your first USB mic to a broadcast chain
- Best overallShure MV7+$299
RØDE PodMic USB$209
HyperX FlipCast$159.99
8 picks7 min read
The best standing desks, plus the fixed desk to buy on a budget
Four dual-motor sit/stand desks for different rooms and setups, and the cheap fixed desk to start with if a standing desk is not in the budget yet.
Top picks from The best standing desks, plus the fixed desk to buy on a budget
- Best overallFlexiSpot E7 Standing Desk$589.99
Best for workFlexiSpot E7 Pro Standing Desk (Bamboo Top)$729.99
Best premiumSecretlab MAGNUS Pro (150 cm)$899
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The best mice for work: ergonomic, vertical and budget picks
The mice we would put on a work desk today: a full-featured ergonomic mouse, a vertical mouse for sore wrists, a work-and-play option, a budget pick for students and a silent mouse for laptops.
Top picks from The best mice for work: ergonomic, vertical and budget picks
- Best overallLogitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition$83.99
Best for workLogitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse$59.99
Logitech G309 LIGHTSPEED$47.23
7 picks4 min read
The best monitors for work, coding and creative jobs
Sharp 4K for text, one-cable USB-C for laptops, an ultrawide for coding and a calibrated screen for photos: the work monitors we recommend, and who each one suits.
Top picks from The best monitors for work, coding and creative jobs
- Best overallDell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC$264.99
Best for workDell UltraSharp 27 Monitor U2724D$439.99
Dell 34 Plus USB-C Monitor S3425DW$329.99
9 picks6 min read
The best gaming keyboards, from Rapid Trigger to tight budgets
Gaming keyboards on sale today: analog boards for competitive shooters (TKL and 60%), two wireless TKLs, a moddable RGB 75%, a white 75%, a macro full-size and a budget pick. Who each one is for.
Top picks from The best gaming keyboards, from Rapid Trigger to tight budgets
- Best overallWooting 80HE$199.99
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL$159.99
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini$135.12
10 picks6 min read
The best headphones for work, focus and video calls
Noise cancelling headphones help you hear less; a boom mic helps people hear you better. Our picks for focus, all-day calls, open offices and work-then-play desks.
Top picks from The best headphones for work, focus and video calls
- Best overallSennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless$199.95
Best for workLogitech Zone Vibe 100$79.99
Logitech H390 USB Computer Headset$24.99
7 picks7 min read
The best gaming chairs, and when an ergonomic chair is the better buy
A budget, a reference and a premium gaming chair, plus an honest answer to gaming chair vs ergonomic chair, with size and fit advice for each pick.
Top picks from The best gaming chairs, and when an ergonomic chair is the better buy
- Best overallSecretlab TITAN Evo (Regular)$579
Best budgetRazer Iskur V2 X (Light Gray Fabric)$249.99
noblechairs EPIC TX (Anthracite Fabric)$449.99
11 picks6 min read
The best gaming mice for every grip and budget
Gaming mice on sale today, one per need: competitive shooters, cheaper esports shapes, ergonomic palm grip, budget wireless, budget wired, MMO macros and white setups. What each does well and who should skip it.
Top picks from The best gaming mice for every grip and budget
- Best overallRazer Viper V3 Pro$129.99
Best wirelessLogitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2$159.99
ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition$84.99
11 picks7 min read
The best gaming headsets for every player and every platform
One pick per need: wireless all-rounder, wired workhorse, budget, multi-console flagship, white setup and RGB. Which platforms each one supports, and who should skip it.
Top picks from The best gaming headsets for every player and every platform
- Best overallSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2$184.62
HyperX Cloud III$69.99- Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)$129.99
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The best ergonomic office chairs for long workdays
Three office chairs we recommend without hesitation, from a small budget to the chair you keep for ten years, with the limits of each and how to set it up.
Top picks from The best ergonomic office chairs for long workdays
Best overallSihoo Doro C300 Ergonomic Chair$279.99
Best for workSihoo Doro C300 Pro Ergonomic Chair (Black)$359.99- Best premiumHerman Miller Aeron Chair (Size B)$2,305
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The best cheap desk upgrades that change how your setup feels
Small purchases with a big effect: a monitor arm, a desk mat, a cable kit, a lamp, a light bar, a hub, a headset stand, a laptop stand and speakers. What each one fixes, and who can skip it.
Top picks from The best cheap desk upgrades that change how your setup feels
- Best overallAmazon Basics Gas Spring Single Monitor Arm$25.49
Best budgetLogitech Desk Mat Studio Series$22.99- SteelSeries QcK Heavy XXL$29.99