Peripheral Device Deals

Designed for desks where you want more audio presence than a soundbar offers, this 2.1 system pairs two satellite speakers with a subwoofer to give your music, games, or movies a bit of low-end weight that standard computer speakers skip entirely. Buy Now at Newegg

Desk-bound setups where you want audio without the hassle of batteries or a separate power adapter are where this kind of speaker makes the most sense. Buy Now at Newegg

The Monolith MM-5R is a powered speaker system aimed at home studio setups or serious desktop listening, where you want built-in amplification without a separate receiver. At $516, that's about $52 off the $568 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Monoprice's DT-3 desktop speakers put out 50 watts and are built for a dedicated listening setup at a desk, making them a reasonable pick if you're moving past cheap computer speakers or a soundbar. At $151, that's about $15 off the $166 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

A compact option for anyone who wants better audio from their desktop setup without dealing with extra cables or a power adapter, since it draws power directly from a USB port. Buy Now at Newegg

Desk setup simplicity is the main appeal here: these plug directly into a USB port for both power and audio, so there are no separate power cables or adapters to manage. Buy Now at Newegg

A USB plug-and-play option suited for small meeting rooms or home office calls where you want clearer audio pickup without dealing with individual headsets for everyone on the call. Buy Now at Newegg

Aimed at home studio setups or anyone who wants more accurate sound reproduction than typical computer speakers, the MR4s give you a flat, balanced frequency response that's useful for mixing music or just hearing audio without coloration. Buy Now at Home Depot

Koorui's 24-inch curved monitor hits a price point that makes sense for a secondary desktop display or a budget first monitor setup, and at $90 it's $70 below the $160 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Desk speakers with built-in lighting that pull power directly from your USB port, so there's no separate power adapter to deal with. A reasonable pick for anyone setting up a compact workspace or gaming desk where ambient lighting is part of the aesthetic. Buy Now at Newegg

Koorui's 34" ultrawide curves across your desk at 3440x1440 resolution with HDR and FreeSync support, which makes it a reasonable pick for anyone who wants extra horizontal screen space for productivity or gaming without paying the $300-plus prices that most ultrawides start at. At $238, it's $113 off the $351 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Straightforward desktop speakers for anyone who wants basic audio output and some RGB lighting without spending much — a reasonable option for a budget PC setup where you just need sound and a bit of visual flair. Buy Now at Amazon

Wireless gaming mice that support three connection modes (2.4GHz, Bluetooth, and wired) are useful if you switch between devices regularly or want the flexibility to use the same mouse on a PC, laptop, and console without carrying extra dongles. Buy Now at Amazon

A quiet, multi-device wireless mouse that pairs with up to three devices and switches between them, which suits anyone juggling a laptop, tablet, or desktop at the same desk. At $14, that's $3 off the $17 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Compact bookshelf speakers that punch above their size for desktop setups or small rooms, with Bluetooth connectivity making them easy to pair with a phone, tablet, or laptop without running cables. Buy Now at Amazon

A useful addition to your desk if you do a lot of data entry or number-heavy work and want a dedicated numpad that doesn't need to stay tethered to your computer. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone who wants to cut the cord on their desk setup without dealing with separate USB dongles, since both the keyboard and mouse connect via Bluetooth and recharge rather than running through disposable batteries. Buy Now at Amazon

Macally's keyboard and mouse combo connects via either 2.4GHz wireless dongle or Bluetooth, which makes it a reasonable pick if you switch between devices or want to avoid dongle clutter. At $40, it's $10 off the $50 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Wireless mice with built-in LED lighting and Bluetooth connectivity usually run $10 to $15 for budget options, so $8 puts this near the low end of that range. It's a reasonable pick if you want a cable-free mouse for basic computing tasks and don't want to keep buying AA batteries. Buy Now at Amazon