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If you've recently got one of Apple's new M4 Macs, or if you're simply looking to upgrade your desk setup, we have a selection of useful Mac accessories that you might want to take a look at.


  • Sonnet Thunderbolt 5 Dock ($400) - Sonnet's SSD Dock combines ports with added storage. It comes with up to 4TB of space, and it has four Thunderbolt 5 ports, four USB-A ports, a 2.5Gb Ethernet port, a headphone jack, and SD and microSD card slots. With a compatible Thunderbolt 5 Mac, it supports read speeds of up to 6100MB/s.
  • Satechi's Mac Mini Hub ($80) - Satechi's Mac mini stand and hub is a useful add-on for a Mac mini because it's the same size and shape as Apple's desktop computer, but it adds several extra ports. It comes with a USB-C data port, three USB-A data ports, a micro SD and SD card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • Satechi 200W 6-Port GaN Charger ($150) - Satechi's 200W 6-Port Charger has six USB-C PD ports so you can charge up to six devices at one time. It's only 4.1 inches square thanks to GaN technology, so it's quite portable and ideal for desktop use.
  • Keychron Q5 HE QMK Keyboard ($250) - If you like clicky, mechanical keys, the Keychron Q5 HE QMK offers a satisfying typing experience and a fun look that stands out from your everyday keyboard.
  • WaterField Designs Shinjuku Backpack ($329) - Made from a waxed, water resistant canvas and leather, the Shinjuku backpack from WaterField Designs is an ideal everyday carry bag. It has two padded pockets for a laptop and a tablet, and lots of interior and exterior pockets for accessories.
  • Sonos Era 100 ($199) - If you want a premium sound experience for your Mac, a pair of Sonos Era 100 speakers work well paired together. You'll have a hard time finding a better sound solution, but there can be some irritating latency and connectivity issues to deal with going this route.
  • Raycon 5-in-1 Laptop Power Bank ($96) - This 65W power bank has a 15,000mAh battery inside, plus it can be plugged right into a wall for recharging purposes and passthrough charging. It has two USB-C ports, along with an integrated charging cable for Lightning or USB-C devices and a wireless charging surface for AirPods.
  • Anker 165W Power Bank - Anker's 165W Power Bank has 25,000mAh capacity for charging up a Mac. There are three 100W USB-C ports for multi-device charging, and a built-in cable for when you don't have a cable with you.
  • ASUS ProArt 5K Display ($800) - The ProArt 5K display from Asus is much more affordable than Apple's own Studio Display, and it offers excellent quality for the price. If you want a great display with a lower price tag, it's worth checking out.
What are your favorite accessories for your Mac setup? Let us know in the comments below.

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$250 for a keyboard? My $20 K380 keyboard lasts for months on 2 AAA batteries. Same with my silent $30 Logi M590 mouse.
 
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Lol, I'm reading this post on my three week old 27" ASUS ProArt 5K monitor, which is now hanging off my new Mac Studio M4 Max. Quite happy with the monitor for $800, especially since I spend a significant amount of my time doing photographic work for both my company's website (about 10,000 images online) and InDesign/pre-press work for 200+ page color books.

Historically I've used one high end 27" monitor for accurate color (over the years I went through a couple of Eizo ColorEdge and then lastly a NEC SpectraView monitor before it recently died), then use a second (cheaper) 27" monitor for secondary non-color critical apps – currently have a Dell 4k. Eizo has always used IPS panels for their superior color rendition capabilities, so the ASUS fits into that same DNA. Might upgrade to a new Apple display when it is comes out...
 
I might be crazy here, but thinking the new iMac essentially needs an external drive.
Family's old iMac has 3TB and needs a new iMac, but they all start at 256GB!
Any upgrade for internal storage needs an arm AND a leg (or a kidney)!
 
I'm hoping the introduction of Thunderbolt 5, both in Macs and their accessories, is leading up to 120 Hz 5K and 6K 27 inch and 32 inch monitors from Apple, as well as "activating" the ability of Thunderbolt 5-equipped Macs to deliver 120 Hz to these monitors. Right now Thunderbolt 5 Macs are limited to 4K if you want them to deliver a refresh rate higher than 60 Hz.
 
I have two versions of the Satechi hub on my desk in various degrees of deadness. The SD card slots fail, and SSD's are constantly disconnecting. This morning I ordered an Anker hub and two SSD enclosures to replace the Satechis. I do not recommend.
 
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Come on Mac Rumors. At least give us a recording of the way the keyboard sounds when typed on.
MacBook users already have one, iMac users also… this is for people who have a Mac mini/studio/pro and don’t have a keyboard yet (bruh why?) or people who use their MacBook with external monitors and don’t have keyboard yet…
 
I wish one of these manufacturers could produce something with a KVM switch, especially having all these features I’m sure somebody’s trying to hook up 2 computers to one display and to power a 5K like an Apple studio display.
 
I like the Sonnet gear—I have an Echo 11, and it works beautifully. But I'll be passing on the Echo 13 because it includes a fan (probably because of the SSD), and I don't want a dock with a fan on my desk. The M4 Max Studio is reportedly quiet; but I'm suspicious of a fanned dock, since their fans are typically small, and those can be higher-pitched and intrusive. Instead of a fan, I'd rather they upgraded its heat sink so it could be cooled passively.
 
Come on Mac Rumors. At least give us a recording of the way the keyboard sounds when typed on.
That's exactly what I was going to say. "I love the way it sounds" then doesn't demonstrate the sound.

I'll bet it doesn't sound as nice as my 1977 IBM 3278 beam spring or this 1984 IBM 5155 I'm currently typing on. (no I'm not going to demonstrate those sounds)
 
I have two versions of the Satechi hub on my desk in various degrees of deadness. The SD card slots fail, and SSD's are constantly disconnecting. This morning I ordered an Anker hub and two SSD enclosures to replace the Satechis. I do not recommend.
I've had their hub for my Mini since it released (for my M2) and I've had zero issues. 24/7 uptime and it's my media server. Luck of the draw maybe?
 
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