Best Gaming Desk Accessories
The gear that finishes a gaming desk: a full-desk mat, a monitor light bar, a headset stand, a dual monitor arm, and a keyboard wrist rest.
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Top picks at a glance
SteelSeries QcK XXL Mouse Pad
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BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 Monitor Light
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Razer Base Station V2 Chroma Headset Stand
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HUANUO Dual Monitor Arm
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Glorious Keyboard Wrist Rest
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| Product | #1SteelSeries QcK XXL Mouse PadBest desk mat | #2BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 Monitor LightBest desk light | #3Razer Base Station V2 Chroma Headset StandBest headset stand | #4HUANUO Dual Monitor ArmBest dual monitor arm | #5Glorious Keyboard Wrist RestBest wrist rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $ | $$$ | $$ | $$ | $ |
| Type | Desk mat | Monitor light bar | Headset stand | Monitor arm | Wrist rest |
| Best for | Full-desk coverage | Late-night gaming and work | RGB setups needing extra USB ports | Dual-monitor setups | Long typing and gaming sessions |
| Buy | Check pricefor SteelSeries QcK XXL Mouse Pad (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 Monitor Light (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor Razer Base Station V2 Chroma Headset Stand (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor HUANUO Dual Monitor Arm (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor Glorious Keyboard Wrist Rest (opens in a new tab) |
The picks in detail
SteelSeriesSteelSeries QcK XXL Mouse Pad
A full-desk 900 x 400 mm cloth mat that fits your keyboard and mouse, with the smooth QcK surface pros have used for years.
Pros
- Covers keyboard and mouse
- Smooth, consistent cloth surface
- Washable, non-slip rubber base
Cons
- Plain black design
- Thin 2 mm cushion
- Type
- Desk mat
- Best for
- Full-desk coverage
BenQBenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 Monitor Light
A light bar that sits on top of your monitor and lights the desk without glare on the screen, with a wireless dial.
Pros
- No screen glare
- Saves desk space
- Ambient backlight reduces eye strain at night
Cons
- Expensive for a lamp
- Type
- Monitor light bar
- Best for
- Late-night gaming and work
RazerRazer Base Station V2 Chroma Headset Stand
A headset stand with RGB lighting and built-in USB hub so your headset has a home and your desk gains ports.
Pros
- USB hub built in
- RGB matches Razer setups
- Stable base
Cons
- Pricier than plain stands
- Type
- Headset stand
- Best for
- RGB setups needing extra USB ports
HUANUOHUANUO Dual Monitor Arm
A gas-spring dual monitor arm that clamps to the desk, frees up the space under your screens and lets you position them anywhere.
Pros
- Frees desk space
- Easy height and angle changes
- Clamp or grommet mount
Cons
- Check your monitors are VESA compatible
- Tension needs setting up
- Type
- Monitor arm
- Best for
- Dual-monitor setups
GloriousGlorious Keyboard Wrist Rest
A soft, stitched-edge wrist rest that supports your wrists during long sessions.
Pros
- Comfortable foam
- Sizes for full, TKL and compact keyboards
- Non-slip base
Cons
- Fabric shows wear over time
- Type
- Wrist rest
- Best for
- Long typing and gaming sessions
Building a better battlestation
Start with surface and lighting: a full-desk mat and a monitor light bar make the biggest difference to comfort. Then get things off the desk: a monitor arm frees the space under your screens, and a stand gives your headset a place to live.
More for your setup
See our gaming monitors, gaming mice, mechanical keyboards and gaming headsets guides, plus RGB lighting, standing desks and gaming chairs.
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