The Best MacBook Accessories for 2026

MacBook keyboards are among the best out there, but plenty of people prefer the longer travel and overall extra comfort of a mechanical keyboard. With the Satechi SM3 Slim ($120), you get a mechanical keyboard with a real feel, in a trim, highly portable package. Typing on it feels wonderful; the keycaps are comfortably shaped, with translucent lettering that allows for tasteful backlighting. (It also makes the SM3 easy to use in the dark.) 

Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connection options let you connect the Satechi easily to your MacBook or a range of other devices. Even the aesthetics link up: The keyboard’s attractive, understated design blends right in with stylish MacBooks. Despite its slim profile and space-saving design, though, this is a full keyboard with a number pad and directional arrow keys. If you want full desktop-grade functionality for your MacBook, this keyboard is a great way to get it.

Modern Apple trackpads are versatile devices with handy, customizable inputs thanks to support for multi-finger gestures. If you’re like me, though, you want a full-size mouse when you really want to get some work done. Enter the $80 Logitech MX Anywhere 3S, a fantastic little clicker with impressive ergonomics, long battery life, and quiet clicks. It’s the ideal office or travel companion.

With a maximum sensitivity of 8,000dpi, the ability to track on almost any surface, and a handful of remappable buttons, this is a versatile mouse you can customize to your own tastes. It’s compact, too, making it easy to fit in a travel case, and you can even pair it up with three different devices at the same time. (That’s great if your office has a BYOD policy.)

With modern MacBooks using soldered storage, upgrading the internal SSD isn’t cheap or easy—but you can expand your storage options with a fast external SSD. Our current favorite for modern MacBooks is the Samsung T9, a speedy external SSD with a sturdy chassis, support for 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption, and a range of capacities.

At $288 for the 1TB version, $575 for 2TB, and $1,145 for 4TB, the T9 isn’t exactly reasonably priced, but no SSD is these days. Whichever capacity you opt for, you get the same 2,000MBps read speed, which is plenty fast for regular file transfers and even quick enough for you to install games directly to it.

If you want to store sensitive data, the hardware-based encryption gives you great peace of mind. Also, the strong case is drop-tested, so if you end up bashing around this drive while you carry it, it will be none the worse for wear.

Let’s face it: MacBooks are expensive, so the last thing you want to do is scratch the case or ding the aluminum finish at the corners. The easiest and cheapest way to protect your MacBook from the most egregious damage is with a svelte carry sleeve like this 16-incher from Mosiso, for the larger-screen MacBook Pro. It’s available in a range of other sizes, too, so it works with multiple types and generations of MacBooks. It includes a shock-reducing sponge interior to cushion your laptop from damage, as well as a fluffy cushion to prevent scratches. You can buy it in a wide range of colors, too, so it’s fully customizable for your tastes and needs. 

You can further improve durability by putting this into a backpack or a carry case. Alternatively, if you want a hardshell cover or something else entirely, check out our guide to the best MacBook cases.

The new MacBook Neo is an awesome value, but it falls short in its port selection: a pair of USB Type-C ports, with one of them running at USB 2.0 speeds. Other MacBooks offer more connectors, but for some everyday situations, they could still use more ports. That makes this Anker USB-C hub a super-handy accessory. For just $35, you get a compact, portable adapter that gives you space for lots of extra USB Type-A and USB Type-C peripherals. It’s perfect if you’re looking to plug in a mouse, a keyboard, or a headset.

The Anker also supports SD and microSD cards (for additional storage expansion or importing media), and it can deliver up to 85 watts of power over USB-C, making it easy to charge all your devices. Best of all, you get all those useful options without shelling out for a full-size docking station.

Using a laptop stand is a great way to improve your posture while working. It raises the laptop to a more comfortable height, so you aren’t constantly looking down at it and straining your neck. Our favorite laptop stand for MacBooks is the Branch Adjustable Laptop Stand, thanks to its high-quality construction and clean aesthetics that complement the MacBook design.

For $90, you get a solid aluminum frame with a wood-effect fiberboard surface for your MacBook. You can lift your laptop 2 to 7 inches above the desk surface and tilt it to the angle that works best for you. The stand is also collapsible and portable, so you can bring it with you when traveling between home and the office, and it’s sturdy enough so that your laptop won’t wobble while you type on it.

Need a larger screen to hold more app windows and boost your productivity? Your MacBook’s Thunderbolt ports provide DisplayPort video capability (if you have a USB-C-to-DisplayPort adapter for the monitor cable). But what if you have an HDMI display instead? The way to connect is a USB-to-HDMI adapter like StarTech.com‘s model CDP2HD4K60H. This $33.99 gadget delivers 18Gbps of bandwidth and supports HDR10 for lifelike images with a higher contrast ratio on HDMI 2.0b displays.

As you shop, you may notice that USB-C-to-HDMI adapters fall into two price groups, with this StarTech.com product in the higher-priced half. The reason is that under-$20 adapters are likely to support 4K (3,840-by-2,160-pixel) resolution at only 30Hz, which can cause flicker and eyestrain compared with the more desirable 60Hz refresh rate.

Ever been traveling with your MacBook and urgently need to finish an important assignment—but your battery’s nearly dead, with no power outlets in sight? The first time it happens, you’ll learn to carry a USB-C portable battery pack like the RAVPower PD Pioneer 20,000mAh 60-Watt Portable Charger ($69.99).

The Pioneer (model RP-PB201) features one Power Delivery (PD) port and one QuickCharge (QC) port, allowing you to charge your laptop and phone simultaneously. Its 60-watt PD output means it can charge your Apple laptop just as efficiently as the original charger, bringing a 13-inch MacBook Pro to 60% charged in just an hour. And its high capacity means it can charge an iPhone 11 Pro Max from empty to full 2.6 times before draining.

This might sound like an odd addition to our list of MacBook accessories, but the reality is that accidents happen with mobile electronics. While AppleCare+ isn’t the kind of product you’re going to use every day, it just might be the most valuable addition to your laptop in the event of a drop or an electrical surge.

New MacBook models include 90 days of complimentary technical support and one year of hardware repair coverage under Apple’s limited warranty. AppleCare+ offers many more options to extend your warranty, add accidental damage coverage, and replace your device in case of theft, among other services. You’ll also get 24/7 phone and chat access to Apple tech-support experts. For more on plans and pricing, check out our complete guide.