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Best with a Thunderbolt 4 port

Thunderbolt dock

Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt Dock

Dell's Thunderbolt dock for Latitudes that have a Thunderbolt 4 port.

Connection
Thunderbolt 4
Good to know
Highest display and port capability of the Dell options; firmware updates available from Dell

Best for: Latitudes with a Thunderbolt 4 port

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Best for plain USB-C

USB-C dock

Dell WD19S Dock

A Dell USB-C dock for laptops with a USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode port.

Connection
USB-C DP Alt Mode
Good to know
Display count depends on dock design

Best for: Plain USB-C ports

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Best for two 4K displays

Thunderbolt dock

HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G4

HP's Thunderbolt dock, designed for HP business laptops like the EliteBook.

Connection
Thunderbolt
Good to know
Designed for HP business laptops

Best for: Two 4K displays, heavy peripherals

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Best for lower cost

USB-C dock

HP USB-C Dock G5

A lower-cost HP USB-C dock for one or two monitors.

Connection
USB-C DP Alt Mode
Good to know
Dual display depends on dock design

Best for: One or two monitors, lower cost

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Best for home use

Cable testerProduct type

Basic network cable tester

Quick check of all 8 wires, handy for home use and crimp checks.

Connection
Continuity (LEDs 1-8)
Good to know
Can't catch split pairs, speed, noise or length

Best for: Home, quick crimp checks

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Best for home use

Cable tester

Klein Tools LAN Scout Jr. 2 (VDV526-200)

Tests RJ45 cables for opens, shorts, miswires and split pairs, with a tone mode and backlit screen.

Connection
RJ45 wiremap and tone
Good to know
Doesn't measure cable length or certify performance

Best for: Home, small office, crimp checks

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Best for IT techs

Cable testerProduct type

Pair-aware wiremap tester

Catches split pairs and shows cable length and distance to fault.

Connection
Wiremap and length (TDR)
Good to know
Doesn't certify performance to a standard

Best for: Installers, IT techs

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Cable testerProduct type

PoE tester

Shows whether PoE voltage is present and which type.

Connection
PoE detection
Good to know
Doesn't test cable quality

Best for: Cameras, access points

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Best for home and office

Ethernet cableProduct type

Cat6 Ethernet cable

Plenty for gigabit and 2.5 GbE in homes and offices; thinner and easier to pull.

Connection
Cat6, up to 250 MHz
Good to know
10 Gbps typically up to about 55 m

Best for: Homes, offices, 1G to 2.5G

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Best for home and office

Ethernet cable

Cable Matters Snagless Cat6 Ethernet Cable (25 ft, black)

A bare-copper (not CCA) 24 AWG Cat6 patch cable with snagless boots; supports PoE.

Connection
Cat6 patch cable, stranded
Good to know
Patch cord, not for in-wall runs; other lengths are separate listings

Best for: Homes, offices, 1G to 2.5G

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Best for 10G runs

Ethernet cableProduct type

Cat6a Ethernet cable

For 10 Gbps up to 100 m, new builds, data closets and dense PoE.

Connection
Cat6a, up to 500 MHz
Good to know
Thicker and stiffer, needs a larger bend radius

Best for: New builds, data closets, 10G

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Best budget HDMI 2.1 Budget

HDMI cable

Zeskit Maya 8K Certified Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 ft)

A certified 48Gbps cable rated for 4K120, 8K60, eARC and VRR.

Spec
HDMI 2.1, 48Gbps, 6.5 ft
Good to know
Check for the certification label

Best for: PS5, Xbox and TVs

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Best budget rapid trigger Budget

Keyboard

Gamakay x NaughShark NS68

A 65% Hall effect keyboard with rapid trigger, adjustable actuation and wireless plus wired modes.

Connection
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB-C
Good to know
Up to 8 kHz polling wired, 1 kHz wireless

Best for: Rapid trigger on a small budget

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Best with a number pad Mid-range

Keyboard

ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless

A 96% layout with a number pad, hot-swappable ROG NX Snow linear switches and tri-mode wireless.

Connection
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB
Good to know
Up to 1,500 hours on 2.4 GHz with lighting off, per ASUS

Best for: Wanting a number pad in a compact board

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Best for competitive play Premium

Keyboard

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3

A wired tenkeyless board with OmniPoint 3.0 Hall effect switches, adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger and an OLED screen.

Connection
Wired USB-C
Good to know
Actuation adjustable from 0.1 to 4.0 mm, per SteelSeries

Best for: Competitive shooters

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Best budget wireless Budget

Mouse

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

A wireless mouse with a HERO 12K sensor that runs up to 250 hours on one AA battery.

Connection
LIGHTSPEED 2.4 GHz
Good to know
About 99 g with the battery; six programmable buttons

Best for: Wireless on a budget, laptops

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Best budget shell Budget

MacBook case

MOSISO Hard Shell Case for MacBook Air 13-inch

A snap-on plastic shell that guards the lid and base against scratches.

Fits
MacBook Air 13-inch (M2 to M5), model A3449 listed
Good to know
Check the model number on the bottom of your Mac

Best for: Everyday scratch protection

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Best rugged shell Premium

MacBook case

UAG Plyo for MacBook Pro 14-inch

A rugged translucent shell with reinforced corners and a non-slip base.

Fits
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 to M5)
Good to know
Adds more bulk than a slim shell

Best for: Commuters and travelers

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Best budget iPad case Budget

iPad case

ESR Ascend Hybrid Case for iPad (A16)

Wirecutter's top cheap iPad case pick, with a folding stand cover.

Fits
iPad (A16) and iPad (10th generation)
Good to know

Best for: The standard iPad on a budget

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Best keyboard case Premium

iPad case

Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Air 11-inch

A keyboard case with a trackpad and a detachable backlit keyboard.

Fits
iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3, M4)
Good to know

Best for: Typing and laptop-style use

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Best budget case Budget

iPhone case

ESR Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case for iPhone 18 Pro

A clear magnetic case with a Camera Control cover at a low list price.

Fits
iPhone 18 Pro and 17 Pro
Good to know
Sold for other iPhone models too

Best for: A clear case on a budget

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Best premium case Premium

iPhone case

Mous Limitless for iPhone 18 Pro

A leather-backed protective case with AiroShock lining, 38 MagSafe magnets and a lifetime warranty.

Fits
iPhone 18 Pro
Good to know

Best for: Premium materials with drop protection

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For iPhone Duo

iPhone Duo guide ›
Best budget Duo case Budget

iPhone case

ESR Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case for iPhone Duo

A clear case with a full magnetic hinge guard and magnets rated at up to 1,500 g of hold.

Fits
iPhone Duo
Good to know

Best for: Slim protection on a budget

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Best Duo folio Premium

iPhone case

Apple iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand

Apple's TechWoven folio with an integrated kickstand for reading, video and FaceTime.

Fits
iPhone Duo
Good to know
Linked listing is navy blue; taupe is also sold. Charges through the case or behind the open kickstand

Best for: Desk and video use

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How we pick

Specs first

We write from manufacturer specifications, standards documents and published documentation.

Honest about testing

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Compatibility over hype

Ports, power, display modes and OS quirks, so gear matches your laptop before you buy.

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