What Laptop Accessories Do I Need?

Whether you use your Samsung laptop for work or play, investing in laptop accessories will help you get the most out of your device. If you’re looking to get your work done more efficiently or experience reality-defying realism in your gaming, a few additions can make a big difference. Here, we’ll guide you through our top laptop accessories that pair with the sensational Samsung Galaxy laptops.

What accessories should I get for my new laptop?

Modern laptops such as the Galaxy Book4 Ultra and Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 are thin, lightweight, and exceptionally advanced. But the addition of a few laptop accessories can enhance your content consumption and productivity even further. Whether you’re looking for the best laptop case, keyboard or even laptop memory solutions we’ve got product recommendations to suit it all.

What equipment do I need to work from home?

With so many of us now enjoying flexible home working, it's important to have a home office setup that works. If you find yourself spending many hours each day working from home on your laptop, the essential equipment you need to work from home besides your laptop and reliable Wifi is a monitor, keyboard, mouse and stand. We’ve listed below the complete list of accessories for the perfect home working set up below:

Essential equipment for work from home set up:

• Separate Large Monitor: Linking your Galaxy laptop to a Samsung Smart Monitor lets you work smarter, maximises productivity and allows for multi window working for greater versatility.
• Smart Keyboard: there’s keyboards and then there’s the Smart Keyboard Trio 500 from Samsung. This intelligent keyboard connects with three different devices at once. That’s right, you can type on your Galaxy Tab, Galaxy smartphone and Galaxy Book all from one keyboard! That’s working smarter not harder.
• Bluetooth Mouse: A Bluetooth enabled mouse lets you set up and work with all-day comfort. The sculpted design supports your hand ensuring a good grip and intuitive control.
• Multiport Adaptor: A downside of working from home? A messy desk that you can’t escape at the end of the day! With a Multiport Adaptor from Samsung you’ve got an easy way to organise your desk. Tuck it behind your monitor or even mount it under your desk to get rid of unsightly cables and USBs.
• Laptop Stand: there are a wide range of laptop stands available to suit different budgets and lifestyles. Adjustable laptop stands are a great choice if you're looking to adjust the height and angle of your laptop to suit your office set up.
• Boosted Memory: Rather than deleting old work documents that you may still need, boost your laptop memory and storage capabilities with a handy portable SSD. The best laptop memory lets you run many programs simultaneously and smoothly. If you don’t have enough laptop memory, you’ll find that your laptop isn’t able to handle many intensive tasks.

What laptop accessories do you need for working or studying on-the-go?

We love that laptops are so versatile and flexible and certainly when it comes to working on-the-go they are a must have device. Whether you’re taking notes in a lecture, catching up on emails in a cafe or updating your timesheet on the train journey home, a Samsung laptop is there to support you. Add in a few accessories and you have everything you need for a productive day’s work. These are our top laptop accessory recommendations if your laptop comes out and about with you:

Essential laptop accessories for students or working on the go:

• Protective Case: to avoid damaging your Galaxy Book while you're out and about, a protective case is a must. Looking for the best laptop case? Samsung’s Neoprene Pouch (available for 13.3” and 15.6” Samsung laptops) is dual layered for additional protection. There’s soft neoprene on the outside and air mesh on the inside to help prevent any damage to your laptop from impacts and drops. Or opt for premium protection whilst combining classic style with the exquisite Leather Sleeve for Galaxy Book Pro/Pro360.
• Stylus Pen: The Galaxy S Pen Pro makes taking notes even easier. Whether you’re in the classroom, lecture theatre or work meeting you can take accurate notes on your compatible 2-in-1 Galaxy laptop. You can even take notes on different Galaxy screens and share between them. Check out our best laptop for students guide for more information.
• Smart Keyboard: For the best laptop keyboard, look no further than Samsung’s innovative Smart Keyboard Trio 500 which is slim, compact and tastefully designed. Slip it into your bag and away you go, the wirelessly connected smart keyboard delivers a comfortable typing experience wherever you are.
• Super-Fast Charging Travel Adapter: For the speed, safety and stability of power you’ll want to have a handy 35W Duo Travel Adapter to hand when you’re out and about. With dual ports, this powerful charger can recharge your phone and laptop in minutes rather than hours*.

*Charging cable not included

Is a mouse necessary for a laptop?

Whilst a mouse isn’t necessary for a laptop (thanks to the intuitive trackpad) it’s certainly a handy accessory if you use your device a lot. A mouse can help you to be more productive than if you were just using a trackpad because they are ergonomically designed to fit in your hand and optimised to work smoothly and reliably with your laptop.

You can choose from a wired or wireless mouse. Wireless mice are either Bluetooth enabled like the Samsung Mouse Slim or connect to your laptop via a small USB dongle. You’ll need to check that your laptop supports Bluetooth, but if it does like the Galaxy Book4 Pro, these mice offer exceptional versatility and interactivity. If you opt for a mouse with a USB connection you may need to factor in a Multiport Adaptor to ensure you have enough ports to connect all your devices.

If you plan to use your laptop for a lot of gaming you may prefer a specific gaming wired mouse. These mice are specially designed to work with games, providing superior tracking and response times. You’ll also find fully programmable buttons which can be tailored for your favourite games. However, these mice can be expensive, so if you’re only an occasional gamer the controls might be excessive for your needs.

Do I need a monitor to work from home?

There’s no doubt that a monitor can make a big difference to your comfort and productivity levels, especially if you’ve been used to a multi-monitor set-up in the office. A separate monitor can be connected to your laptop via HDMI, USB-C or DP ports and can make multi-tasking across documents a breeze. Samsung laptops have stunning displays in their own right but the extra space you get from a large smart monitor takes productivity to the next level.

When it comes to choosing the right monitor for you it’s important to select a screen that will help you get the most out of each day. If your work tends to involve lots of design, video editing and creative software for example, you’ll appreciate the exceptional details on a 4K UHD or QHD monitor. If you’re used to working on dual screens in the office, an ultra-wide monitor provides ample space for seamless multitasking and a clutter-free setup.

For a monitor that's built with your lifestyle in mind, check out Samsung's Smart Monitors. These neat, cutting-edge screens have productivity apps already built in. With a distraction-free workspace there’s an internet browser and suit of apps integrated into the screen. You’ll look your best for work meetings with the detachable SlimFit camera and when it comes to relaxing once the work day is done, you’ll find your favourite entertainment ready and waiting.

Looking for a monitor that’s optimised for work in the day and gaming at night? Check out our ‘What is the best gaming monitor for you' guide.

What are the top 3 WFH accessories you need?

When it comes to working from home, here are our top three laptop accessory recommendations:

1. A Wide Screen Monitor
Check out the Samsung 32" TU87F UHD Thunderbolt 3 Monitor which boasts 4K UHD resolution and two Thunderbolt™ 3 ports to connect compatible laptops, macs and PCs. This stunning monitor has four times more pixels than Full HD and its generous 32” display provides ample room for multi-window viewing. You’ll experience life-like colours while working with graphics, watching videos or reviewing designs. It has an easy dual UHD setup that lets you bring monitors together with just one Thunderbolt™ 3 cable (40Gbps). There’s even an ultra-fast and secure wired LAN connection so your mouse keyboard and other devices can stay plugged in for ease.

2. Bluetooth Mouse
The Samsung Bluetooth enable Mouse is both portable and elegant and lets you get to work with all-day comfort. The sculpted design not only looks stunning but supports your hand for good grip so you can get on with what matters.

3. Keyboard
If you opt for a separate monitor you’ll need a wireless keyboard to complement your setup. The Smart keyboard Trio 500 is designed with special functions for a boosted performance and comfortable typing experience all day every day. Combined with the stylish Samsung mouse and wide screen monitor and you’ve got a home office setup that’s better than the actual office!

What gaming accessories do I need for a laptop?

Using a laptop for gaming means that you have the power to play games wherever life takes you and by adding in a few choice accessories you can take your performance to the next level. Here are our top suggestions to add to your laptop for the ultimate gaming setup:

• Separate Gaming Monitor: Linking your Galaxy laptop to a separate Samsung Odyssey Gaming Monitor will make your games go beyond what you have experienced before. From spellbinding visuals, next level performance and crystal-clear screens, you’ll see everything in only the finest detail and with the greatest clarity.
• Gaming Keyboard: A gaming keyboard features bigger, well-spaced, mechanical keys that are more comfortable to use for long periods of time. Mechanical keys don’t have to be pressed with as much force so your hands and fingers will feel less fatigued during an epic gaming session.
• Gaming Mouse: A gaming mouse has extra functions that enables you to preset shortcuts into the buttons, saving you time and making your gaming more responsive. Sometimes in games, milliseconds matters and a gaming mouse can easily gain you a few milliseconds.
• Boosted Memory: Speed, efficiency and accuracy are super important when it comes to gaming on your laptop. That’s why a light and portable SSD is an important addition to your Galaxy Book. Not only does it allow programs to open faster, it can also read and write data much faster than a traditional hard-disk drive (HDD).

Looking to create the ultimate gaming setup? Explore our 5 top gaming setup tips for inspiration.