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We’ve added new iPad accessories, including a keyboard case for 10th-gen iPads and tablet stand picks for every price point. Grocery Rack

Today’s tablets aren’t quite as versatile as a laptop, but you can accomplish a surprising amount on an iPad—or even a phone—with the right gear. Our staff has tested scores of tablets and phones as a primary computer, and these are the best accessories for turning your iPad into a mobile workspace.

A keyboard built into an iPad case isn’t as versatile or ergonomic as a standalone model, but if you mainly type on your lap, it offers a stable base and a built-in stand to keep your iPad upright, and also protects the tablet in transit.

A keyboard built into an iPad case isn’t as versatile or ergonomic as a standalone model, but if you mainly type on your lap, it offers a stable base and a built-in stand to keep your iPad upright, and also protects the tablet in transit.

This offers solid protection, a good keyboard to type on, a stand, and an Apple Pencil holder for your 10.9-inch iPad.

This offers solid protection, a good keyboard to type on, a stand, and an Apple Pencil holder for your 10.9-inch iPad.

Great backlit keys, two viewing angles, and the ability to pair with two devices make this the best iPad keyboard case around.

Great backlit keys, two viewing angles, and the ability to pair with two devices make this the best iPad keyboard case around.

This version is made for older iPads, but it has the same great keys, battery, and design that we like in the newest version, plus a fabric exterior that’s especially nice.

This version is made for older iPads, but it has the same great keys, battery, and design that we like in the newest version, plus a fabric exterior that’s especially nice.

With comfortable, responsive, and backlit keys, a removable inner case, two viewing angles, and the ability to pair with two devices, the Zagg Pro Keys is the iPad keyboard case to beat.

With comfortable, responsive, and backlit keys, a removable inner case, two viewing angles, and the ability to pair with two devices, the Zagg Pro Keys is the iPad keyboard case to beat.

Our favorite keyboard case without a trackpad for 12.9-inch iPad Pros.

Our favorite keyboard case without a trackpad for 12.9-inch iPad Pros.

If you don’t use a keyboard case, an iPad stand can complement a wireless keyboard and mouse to create an ergonomic work setup for home or travel. We tested multiple options that would be easy to carry in a backpack or shoulder bag to get work done at a coffee shop, as well as stands for using your iPad as a second display at your desk. These are the best ones.

If you don’t use a keyboard case, an iPad stand can complement a wireless keyboard and mouse to create an ergonomic work setup for home or travel. We tested multiple options that would be easy to carry in a backpack or shoulder bag to get work done at a coffee shop, as well as stands for using your iPad as a second display at your desk. These are the best ones.

An inexpensive stand that folds for easy carrying in a backpack or bag.

An inexpensive stand that folds for easy carrying in a backpack or bag.

This is a monitor arm that can clamp onto any tablet, great for fitting your iPad or other device into any space in a home or office. Also comes with a desk mount.

This is a monitor arm that can clamp onto any tablet, great for fitting your iPad or other device into any space in a home or office. Also comes with a desk mount.

Strong magnets secure an iPad Pro or newer iPad Air into this stand, which is sleek, adjustable, and doesn’t wobble.

Strong magnets secure an iPad Pro or newer iPad Air into this stand, which is sleek, adjustable, and doesn’t wobble.

A wireless mouse can improve your productivity, making your tablet functionally closer to a laptop. Any Bluetooth mouse can be paired with an iPad, but we recommend a simple option that’s well-suited for travel.

A wireless mouse can improve your productivity, making your tablet functionally closer to a laptop. Any Bluetooth mouse can be paired with an iPad, but we recommend a simple option that’s well-suited for travel.

The Logitech M590 is small but comfortable for a variety of hand sizes, and its mouse clicks are silent, which makes it courteous for public spaces such as libraries and coffee shops.

The Logitech M590 is small but comfortable for a variety of hand sizes, and its mouse clicks are silent, which makes it courteous for public spaces such as libraries and coffee shops.

If you're typing more than a few sentences at a time, a physical keyboard is a must-have. iPads have good keyboard-case options, but a standalone keyboard is more ergonomic and works with multiple devices.

If you're typing more than a few sentences at a time, a physical keyboard is a must-have. iPads have good keyboard-case options, but a standalone keyboard is more ergonomic and works with multiple devices.

The Logitech K380 offers the best balance of comfort, features, and price. It pairs with (and quickly switches between) three devices at a time, its battery lasts for up to two years, and it's small and light enough to slip in a bag.

The Logitech K380 offers the best balance of comfort, features, and price. It pairs with (and quickly switches between) three devices at a time, its battery lasts for up to two years, and it's small and light enough to slip in a bag.

Headphones for work should be comfortable enough to wear for hours, have good battery life and clear sound, stow away compactly, and—if you frequent bustling coworking spaces—block outside noise. And Bluetooth means one less wire to get in the way.

Headphones for work should be comfortable enough to wear for hours, have good battery life and clear sound, stow away compactly, and—if you frequent bustling coworking spaces—block outside noise. And Bluetooth means one less wire to get in the way.

Great sound, comfy fit, long battery life: At the intersection of features, sound, and comfort, the Elite 85h does the most things well for the best price.

Great sound, comfy fit, long battery life: At the intersection of features, sound, and comfort, the Elite 85h does the most things well for the best price.

The Beats Fit Pro earbuds sound great, and offer easy pairing and connection swapping to iCloud-connected Apple devices.

The Beats Fit Pro earbuds sound great, and offer easy pairing and connection swapping to iCloud-connected Apple devices.

Great sound, comfy fit, affordable price—this pair covers all the basics.

Great sound, comfy fit, affordable price—this pair covers all the basics.

This affordable pair of true wireless earbuds is loaded with features and performs respectably well.

This affordable pair of true wireless earbuds is loaded with features and performs respectably well.

A tablet doesn't take up as much room as a laptop, even with a few accessories. Choose a comfortable, lightweight bag that your gear won't be swimming in. Our pick fits the 12.9-inch iPad Pro comfortably but accommodates smaller tablets as well.

A tablet doesn't take up as much room as a laptop, even with a few accessories. Choose a comfortable, lightweight bag that your gear won't be swimming in. Our pick fits the 12.9-inch iPad Pro comfortably but accommodates smaller tablets as well.

If most laptop backpacks feel huge to you, or if you just want something small and light, the Rains is perfect.

If most laptop backpacks feel huge to you, or if you just want something small and light, the Rains is perfect.

A stylus makes it easier to sketch, doodle, and take handwritten notes on your tablet, and it can also make tablets easier to use for people with accessibility issues.

A stylus makes it easier to sketch, doodle, and take handwritten notes on your tablet, and it can also make tablets easier to use for people with accessibility issues.

Sleek, comfortable, and affordable, with great performance, the Mark is one of the best non-Apple Pencil styluses we’ve ever used. (And we’ve used a lot.)

Sleek, comfortable, and affordable, with great performance, the Mark is one of the best non-Apple Pencil styluses we’ve ever used. (And we’ve used a lot.)

If you have a compatible iPad and money to spare, the Apple Pencil is a no-brainer. It’s the absolute best stylus available, though it’s not the cheapest.

If you have a compatible iPad and money to spare, the Apple Pencil is a no-brainer. It’s the absolute best stylus available, though it’s not the cheapest.

The second-generation Pencil works only with the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros, 6th-generation iPad mini, and 4th-generation or newer iPad Air models; the previous Pencil doesn't. It's even more expensive, but it's crucial if you need a stylus for your new Pro.

The second-generation Pencil works only with the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros, 6th-generation iPad mini, and 4th-generation or newer iPad Air models; the previous Pencil doesn't. It's even more expensive, but it's crucial if you need a stylus for your new Pro.

A charger that supports USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) will fast-charge supported phones and tablets, including Google’s Pixel devices and 2017 and later iPad Pro and iPhone models. (Some USB-PD chargers can even handle USB-C laptops.)

A charger that supports USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) will fast-charge supported phones and tablets, including Google’s Pixel devices and 2017 and later iPad Pro and iPhone models. (Some USB-PD chargers can even handle USB-C laptops.)

This is the best replacement for the charger that came with your USB-C–charging Mac or PC.

This is the best replacement for the charger that came with your USB-C–charging Mac or PC.

This charger has two USB-C and two USB-A ports, and is ideal for anyone who has a combination of laptops, tablets, phones, or anything else that charges via USB.

This charger has two USB-C and two USB-A ports, and is ideal for anyone who has a combination of laptops, tablets, phones, or anything else that charges via USB.

This kind of cable lets 9th-generation and earlier iPad models, as well as iPhones after the iPhone 8 generation, fast-charge from USB-PD batteries and chargers. And it's the only way to connect Apple tablets and phones to a USB-C–only MacBook without an adapter.

This kind of cable lets 9th-generation and earlier iPad models, as well as iPhones after the iPhone 8 generation, fast-charge from USB-PD batteries and chargers. And it's the only way to connect Apple tablets and phones to a USB-C–only MacBook without an adapter.

This cable is Apple certified, it has sturdy housings to withstand frequent plugging and unplugging, and it’s compact enough to fit in a purse or pocket.

This cable is Apple certified, it has sturdy housings to withstand frequent plugging and unplugging, and it’s compact enough to fit in a purse or pocket.

Just as sturdy as the shorter version, this MFi-certified cable is plenty long enough to keep at your desk or bedside table.

Just as sturdy as the shorter version, this MFi-certified cable is plenty long enough to keep at your desk or bedside table.

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