Work setup picks worth the money

The chair, desk and gear you use eight hours a day.

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Steelcase Leap V2

An ergonomic office chair with deep adjustability for all-day comfort.

Worth it if

You work at a desk most of the day.

Skip it if

You work from the couch and plan to keep it that way.

A sturdy dual-motor standing desk with memory presets.

Worth it if

You work from home full time.

Skip it if

You know you'll never press the button.

Premium noise-canceling headphones for travel, work and focus.

Worth it if

You fly often or work somewhere loud.

Skip it if

You mostly listen at the gym, where earbuds fit better.

A high-back chair with built-in lumbar support, made for long sessions.

Worth it if

You game or work long hours and like a firmer seat.

Skip it if

You prefer a mesh chair that breathes.

Apple's top-tier tablet with a premium display.

Worth it if

You draw, edit photos or want a travel-light work setup.

Skip it if

You mainly stream and browse, which the standard iPad handles.