What office tech and gadgets does a small business owner actually need? These are the laptops, power banks, portable power stations, phone cases, headsets, printers and docks I recommend for a reliable home or small business office. Curated by Monica...
Best for: small business owners who need the EcoFlow DELTA 2 portable power station for backup power during outages and for working off-grid.
New EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station
Best for: small business owners who want an OtterBox Commuter Series case with dual-layer drop protection that keeps a work phone slim and safe.
Best Protective iPhone 18 Pro Case with Retractable Finger Grip | OtterBox Commuter Series
Best for: small business owners who take lots of calls and want the JLab Go Work wireless headset with a boom microphone and long battery life.
JLab GO Work 3 Wireless & Wired On-Ear Headset
Best for: small business owners who want the Belkin Thunderbolt 4 Dock to connect multiple monitors and accessories to a laptop with one cable.
Thunderbolt 4 Dock
Best for: small business owners who want the Canon PIXMA TR8620a all-in-one printer for printing, scanning and copying with wireless setup.
PIXMA TR8620a
Charges 4 devices incl. a laptop; 4.72 stars (221) at Target
Anker Power Bank 25K 165W Built-In and Retractable Cable: Charges 4 Devices Simultaneously
Two 4K screens from one USB-C port; rating not shown
Anker Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor, 8-in-1 USB C Hub, 4K Dual Monitor with 2 HDMI, 1 Gbps Ethernet Hub, 85W Power Delivery, SD Card Reader
Track keys, bags and the dog's leash bag; rating not shown
Apple AirTag (2nd generation)
Mid-range Windows workhorse; 4.8 stars (2,050)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6 Full HD Touchscreen Laptop AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 2025 16GB Memory 512GB SSD Arctic Grey
Keeps coffee hot through back-to-back calls; 4.3 stars (107)
Ember 14oz Mug 3 Temperature Control Smart Mug
Looks like a mini guitar amp; music lovers spot it from across the room
Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Rock-and-roll amp styling with real brass knobs; a statement piece for the office shelf
Marshall Acton III Bluetooth Home Speaker with Bass Treble Volume Controls and 3-5 mm Auxiliary Input Midnight Blue
Pixel-art screen, photo frame, alarm clock and speaker in one; pure 8-bit nostalgia
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Looks like a 1950s radio; a sunny pop of color on the desk
Dazzed Corner Retro Bluetooth Speaker
A salt-lamp glow, clock and phone charger in one; nobody has seen one before
ZTECH Alarm Clock Wireless Charger with Himalayan Salt Base, 3 Level LED Lamp, Blue
A glowing ring lamp that charges your phone and plays music
Bell + Howell Speaker Lamp Color Charging Bluetooth Speaker Alarm Clock LED Bedside Table Lamp
Lamp, clock and charger in one sleek piece; a tidy desk with fewer cords
Pursonic 3-in-1 LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charger and Alarm Clock – Sleek, Smart, and Space-Saving
Clear see-through case shows the circuit board; a geeky-cool Y2K vibe
Transparent 4-Port USB 3.0 USB-C/USB-A Combo Hub
Monitor stand, hub and wireless charger in one; the 'how is your desk so clean?' piece
Anker 675 USB C Docking Station
Raises your screen and hides the ports; a cord-free look
Anker USB C Hub (10 in 1, Monitor Stand) Dark Gray
Pocket-size hub that runs two monitors; the laptop-life lifesaver
Anker 7 in 1 USB C Hub
3D-printed in a color-shift finish by a veteran maker; stands your Mac mini up like a sculpture
Mac Mini M4 Dock - Stand - Vertical - Peripheral Holder - All in One SSD - Thunderbolt - HUB
