If you own a MacBook, you probably know how quickly a whole set of accessories accumulates around it. Some things are bought for a specific task, others — simply because you’ve wanted them for a long time. Recently, I’ve stocked up on quite a few useful items from AliExpress and now I’m ready to share my personal top picks. Here you’ll find only what I actually use every day and can recommend without reservations. Inside you’ll find a powerful charger, a comfortable mouse, a portable monitor, and much more.
MacBook accessories can be found on AliExpress
Powerful Charger for MacBook and iPhone with Three Ports
An excellent power adapter with three ports
The stock MacBook power adapter is constantly getting lost somewhere or staying at home when you need it most. At some point I got tired of this and bought a Vention 70W charger with GaN technology — now I can’t understand how I managed without it. The body has two USB-C ports and one USB-A, so the laptop, smartphone, and earbuds all charge simultaneously. There’s more than enough power, and the charger itself is surprisingly compact. I take it with me on every trip.
Price: 1,520 rubles (with coupon)
Wireless Vertical Mouse with a Comfortable Grip
With this mouse you can forget about wrist discomfort
After a whole day at the laptop, my wrist starts aching so much that I have to stretch my hand every half hour. The solution came unexpectedly — the ProtoArc vertical mouse, which keeps your hand at a natural angle. The ergonomic tilt relieves wrist tension and truly eliminates discomfort during long work sessions. It connects via a 2.4 GHz wireless channel through a USB receiver, has a DPI adjustment button, and accuracy up to 1600 DPI. After a couple of days of getting used to it, a regular mouse feels uncomfortable — tested it myself.
Price: 1,480 rubles
Additional Monitor for Working on a MacBook
You can set up a dual-monitor workspace
Working from a single MacBook screen away from home is quite a challenge, especially if you’re used to a large monitor at your desk. This problem was solved for me by the UPERFECT 18.5-inch portable monitor with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It connects via USB-C or HDMI, has built-in speakers, and a convenient stand. I use it as a second screen for work — after this, you won’t want to go back to a single display. It’s also great for gaming and watching movies.
Price: 7,150 rubles
USB-C to USB-A Adapter for Connecting Flash Drives and Printers
A small adapter that’s convenient to carry with you
A familiar situation — you urgently need to connect a flash drive or a mouse with an old connector to your MacBook, but all you have is Type-C. I used to run around asking colleagues for an adapter every time, until I bought a USB-C to USB-A adapter. It costs next to nothing but saves you at the most crucial moment. It supports high-speed data transfer, comes in a fabric braid, and fits compactly in any pocket. I bought several at once for every occasion.
Price: 80 rubles
USB-C to USB-C Cable with Fast Charging Support
This cable will serve you for a long time
You can never have too many good charging cables — especially if your household has an iPhone, MacBook, iPad, and a couple more smartphones all at once. Of all the options I’ve tried, the best turned out to be the Toocki USB-C to USB-C cable with support for up to 100W power. Besides charging, it handles data transfer with ease. There are options ranging from 0.5 to 3 meters in length, so you can choose a convenient size for home or office. The fabric braid protects the cable from bending and wear. I already have several of these at home — they’re inexpensive and last a long time.
Price: 130 rubles for 0.5 meters
