The 7 Best Gaming Accessories for Your Laptop
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When it comes to gaming, even on a laptop, there’s nothing better than customizing your setup to be a bastion of fun. And what better way to do that than with gaming accessories?
It doesn’t necessarily have to be some big tech devices, although a select few are definitely worthy of consideration, but something as small as a microfiber cloth is a wonderful investment. The goal is to enhance your experience in every way possible.
Keeping that in mind, improve your setup with the best gaming accessories for your laptop that you can pick up right now.
1. Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD
Video games these days no longer measure in megabytes but rather in gigabytes. It’s fairly common for modern titles to be 40 to 50+ gigabytes on average, which takes up a fair chunk of a 500GB storage unit. To keep up with the demand, the Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD will be your most reliable ally.
For starters, the Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD is an external SSD and a beautifully designed one at that. Despite its compact form factor, this handy device can store 500GB to 16TB of data, depending on which model you choose. Even the 2TB Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD is more than enough, but with a storage unit, more is always better.
Of course, all those games need to be accessed at a meaningful pace, right? When plugged into a USB 3.2 port, the Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD offers blinding data transfer speeds of up to 2GB per second, which drastically reduce loading times.
2. Razer Viper V2 Pro
What’s arguably the most important gaming accessory to have for a laptop is a mouse, but not just any mouse—the high-performance Razer Viper V2 Pro. This lightweight companion is exactly what you need to ditch the not-so-helpful touchpad.
What goes better with a lightweight chassis? The Razer Viper V2 Pro’s PTFE feet. When combined, the two make flicking and swiping a breeze, especially when paired with a low-friction mousepad. More importantly, the Focus Pro 30K Sensor is so deadly accurate, it’ll register every one of your subtle and panicky movements.
In addition to a slightly smaller build, the curvature of the Razer Viper V2 Pro is perfectly fitted for any type of grip, allowing your hands and fingers to rest comfortably and avoid fatigue during long sessions. Thanks to a battery life that lasts up to 80 hours, the Razer Viper V2 Pro is all about long gaming sessions.
3. OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe
Crumbs, grime, and greasy smudges—the signs of a gamer who may have eaten one too many snacks at their computer. If you’re going to do that, at the very least have the OXO Good Grips Sweep and Swipe on standby.
The OXO Good Grips Sweep and Swipe is a compact, 2-in-1 cleaning tool. On one end is a retractable brush fitted with a fine brush head to sweep away dirt, dust, and unwanted crumbs. Pop the cap off the other end and what you’ll find is a microfiber pad that expertly removes unwanted grease, grime, and smudges from keyboards and monitors.
Best of all, the OXO Good Grips Sweep and Swipe is highly portable, measuring no bigger than the palm of your hand, even when the cleaning tool is retracted.
4. Acer Predator Mousepad
Good mousepads are a dime a dozen and will no doubt serve you well for a year. That’s not enough though—you need something with heft, something that’ll withstand flicks and swipes and look good doing it, too. For that, you’ll want to invest in the Acer Predator Mousepad.
For starters, the Acer Predator Mousepad has a fine, smooth surface, reliably reducing the amount of friction you feel moving your mouse about. More importantly, the non-slip rubber base underneath grips the desk so well that even the most intense gaming moments won’t shift it out of place.
Equally important is just how durable the Acer Predator Mousepad is. While the edges aren’t embroidered, they were instead heat-bounded to prevent fraying. Best of all, the Acer Predator Mousepad will withstand accident spills, oil, and water thanks to its excellent resistance.
5. Logitech G535 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset
Gaming laptops, even high-performance machines, aren’t exactly known for their robust speakers. You could opt for speakers, but that would take up valuable desk space, so if you want high-quality, immersive sound, you’re better off using the Logitech G535 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset.
To deliver such impeccable sounds, the Logitech G535 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset is fitted with 40mm neodymium drivers. You’re getting more than just a well-distributed audio profile, but one that’s particularly clear and features plenty of bass to keep the audio from sounding too tinny. While the microphone audio isn’t as good, your voice will sound more clear and natural exponentially more than run-of-the-mill headsets.
If you plan on enjoying audio through a headset, it has to be comfortable, right? Well, you’re in luck! The Logitech G535 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset features memory foam pads that gently cup your ears, in addition to an adjustable headband that doesn’t force a bunch of pressure on the top of your head.
6. Xbox Wireless Controller
Anyone who says keyboard and mouse is better isn’t painting the most truthful picture for you. There are plenty of titles that are far more suited for controllers than keyboard and mouse; in fact, there are enough games to warrant having an Xbox Wireless Controller on hand.
First off, the Xbox Wireless Controller works seamlessly with Windows—so well that all you need to do is plug the controller in or connect it via Bluetooth. The Windows OS recognizes the controller immediately and automatically installs all the necessary drivers without your input.
That’s great and all but the real reason you want the Xbox Wireless Controller is for the sake of comfort, durability, and performance, made all the better with its textured grip to keep your hands from slipping when gaming gets intense.
7. Thermaltake Massive 20 RGB
It’s no secret that even the most expensive and powerful laptops get pretty hot sometimes, especially if you’re playing titles that push the boundaries of today’s graphics. Adequate cooling is fine, but when “adequate” isn’t enough, you need the Thermaltake Massive 20 RGB Fan.
Cooling fans in general are great accessories to have, but the Thermaltake Massive 20 RGB Fan cranks it up to 11 by cooling your laptop with a massive 200mm fan. More importantly, it’s built with optimal airflow to ensure the fan isn’t just blowing hot air back at your laptop.
Unlike the average, run-of-the-mill cooling fan, the Thermaltake Massive 20 RGB Fan is also quite accommodating to a variety of laptop sizes. Additionally, the three height settings ensure that even if you have a 19-inch laptop, you’ll always have the best viewing angle.
