Check our our quick guide to to the right upgrades that improve your home office, all on a budget. Our recommendations make great gifts and are under $50 (with one exception!) Scroll down to see our 10 best home office upgrades below.
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Budget-Friendly Laser Printer
Brother HL-L2460DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Laser Printer with Duplex
Typical price range: $175 – $180
- Support wireless, ethernet and USB connectivity, including mobile app printing
- Quick printing up to 36 pages per minute
- Compact printer with 250-sheet paper tray
- Automatic double-sided (duplex) printing
- Brother laser printers are extremely reliable
Heavy-Duty Label Printer
Phomemo M110 Label Maker
Typical price range: $35 – $50
- Print from your smartphone or PC via Bluetooth and USB
- Thermal technology does not require ink
- Supports custom labels for addresses, barcodes, logos, stickers and more
- Prints on labels from 20mm to 50mm (0.8″ to 2″) in width
- Lightweight and portable
Payment Processing Dongle
Square Reader for magstripe
Typical price range: $10
- Connects directly to your smartphone and reads the magnetic card stripe
- Uses the Square POS app for handling sales, inventory, tips and more
- Supports both Apple iPhones and Android devices
- Three connectors available: USB-C, Lightning or headset jack
AI-Powered Receipt Scanner
NeatReceipts Mobile Scanner and Digital Filing System
Typical price range: $110 – $120
- Lightweight and portable design, powered by USB
- Included Neat software handles receipts, business cards and documents
- Generate reports from scanned receipts to be used by tax software, Quickbooks and more
- Works with Windows XP, Windows 10, Windows 11
Portable Projector for Pop-Ups
TMY 1080P Full HD Portable Mini Projector
Typical price range: $50 – $80
- 1080p full HD video support with universal device support including USB and HDMI
- Includes large folded portable projection screen
- Bluetooth audio with built in speaker or send audio to another BT device
- Projects from 32″ to 220″ display size
- 60,000 hour lamp life
Desktop Time Tracker
Rotating Pomodoro Timer
Typical price range: $15 – $18
- Desktop pomodoro timer has quick presets for 5, 10, 15, 25 and 50 minutes
- Multiple alert modes with vibration, volume control and custom sound settings
- Compact cube shape is perfect for your desk
- Simple intuitive design with a clear LED display
Square Stand & iPad
Square Stand & Apple iPad 11-inch
Typical price range: $130 (Square Stand) & $280 – $300 (iPad 11-inch)
- Transforms your iPad into a full Point-of-Sale solution for retail business
- Built-in card reader for card payments, including Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Securely connects to your iPad and has multiple SUB-C accessory ports
- 180 degree rotation so customers can easily see and sign directly on the iPad
Vintage-Style Cash Box
Kyodoled Locking Cash Box
Typical price range: $20 – $21
- Built-in key lock to keep currency secure
- Removable 5-compartment cash tray that can be lifted out
- Large size providing plenty of space for bills and coins
- Built-in handle provides portability
Ultra-Bright LED Shop Lights
Barrina 6 Pack LED T5 Integrated Light Fixtures
Typical price range: $45 – $50
- Each light fixture provides 2200 lumens, ideal for workspaces
- Energy efficient at only 20 watt energy usage per fixture
- Plug and play connectors on each fixture allows for quick wiring in tandem
- Includes power cords with on/off switches, connector cords and mounting clips ​
AI Voice Notes Transcriber
Sony ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorder
Typical price range: $100 – $110
- Variety of microphone modes allows clear voice recording
- Built-in USB connector lets you transfer recordings easily to your computer
- Up to 27 hours of battery life for reliable all-day recording
- Storage of 4GB allows hours of voice recording​