Peripherals

Buying guide

The keyboard, mouse, headphones and monitor are the parts you touch every day, so how they feel matters more than the spec sheet. A mechanical keyboard is noisier but lasts a long time; a membrane one is quieter. In a mouse, the weight and the size of your hand decide more than the DPI figure. In a monitor, look at the screen size and refresh rate before the resolution – 60 Hz is enough for work, but not for gaming. With wireless devices, factor in battery life too.