Computer & Office: all comparisons

A comfortable desk usually comes down to three things: where the screen sits, how the light falls and what you can connect. This category compares accessories for those jobs, using the manufacturers’ specifications and the same four criteria on every page.

The monitor stand comparison lists rated loads from 22 lb (10 kg) to 130 lb (59 kg), with 44 lb (20 kg) the most common figure, plus differences in width, drawers and shelf levels. In the monitor light bar comparison you will find clip-on and tabletop designs, mostly with touch controls and powered over a cord or USB. If you print shipping labels or the occasional page, the portable thermal printer comparison covers Bluetooth models, several with USB, that print on thermal paper without ink. Measure your desk depth and check your monitor’s weight before you buy.