Ultrabooksreally benefit from the extra functionalityand protection these add-ons provideJULY 2021 T 3 57Samsung Galaxy Book Pro vs MacBook AirEGGTRONIC LAPTOP
POWER BANK CANVAS
Portable power banks for
laptops can easily run you
upwards of £100, but Eggtronic
has an affordable model that
can comfortably provide a full
charge to your laptop without
breaking the bank. The compact
frame, LCD battery readout and
canvas finish all make for an
excellent portable charger, and
to top it off this supports USB-C
fast-charging too.
£ 55 , einova.comMICROSOFT MODERN
MOBILE MOUSE
A slender, portable Bluetooth
mouse that fits easily in a
pocket or bag for on-the-go
work. Yes, some ultrabooks
have pretty good trackpads,
but a mouse is almost always
the better, faster option. The
Microsoft Modern Mobile
Mouse is feature-light, but
does the job admirably with
good sensitivity and stellar
battery life. It’s very reasonably
priced, too.
£ 31 , microsoft.comEARFUN AIR PRO
If you don’t have hundreds
of pounds to drop on a pair
of wireless buds, the Air Pro
true wireless earbuds from
EarFun are the best budget
option out there. Strong sonic
performance and good battery
life sets these buds apart from
the swathes of cheap earbuds
available online. The charging
case is a little bulky, but it’s a
minor tradeoff considering the
reasonable price.
£ 70 , myearfun.comTARGUS CITYLITE
SHOULDER BAG
A laptop sleeve is good for
protecting your ultrabook if
you’re carrying it under your
arm or putting it in a backpack,
but a good laptop bag is still
a must-have for fast-moving
professionals. The CityLite is a
comfortable, lightweight option
with room for accessories like
paperwork and notebooks, a
pocket at the front that’s easily
accessed, and it comes with a
very affordable price tag to boot.
From £4 0 , uk.targus.comBELLROY LAPTOP
SLEEVE
A super-slim and durable
sleeve for your ultrabook, ideal
for 13-inch models. Bellroy’s
sleeve is especially high quality,
made from 100% recycled
fabrics and available in four
colours. The quilted microfibre
lining prevents scratches to
your ultrabook’s exterior, and
the sleeve seals with a nifty
magnetic clasp rather than the
less durable zips you can find.
£ 45 , bellroy.comANKER POWEREXPAND+
11-IN-1
A good USB-C hub is a vital
addition to many ultrabooks,
where physical ports can be
shed from the chassis. Anker
have a broad selection of
quality peripherals, and the
PowerExpand+ is no exception,
offering USB-C Power Delivery,
an HDMI port, a DisplayPort, a
USB-C data port, three USB-A
ports, an Ethernet port, an
AUX port, an SD card slot and a
microSD card slot!
£ 90 , anker.com
B&O BEOPLAY E8
3RD GEN
A good set of wireless earbuds
is a great accompaniment to an
ultrabook, and Bang & Olufsen
have got an absolutely ace pair
to offer. Available in a variety
of colours, with a sleek leather
charging case and (for a little
extra cash) a matching Qi
charging pad. Audio quality is
top-notch, with crisp highs and
punchy bass notes. B&O aren’t
the cheapest option, mind you.
£ 300 ,bang-olufsen.comLOGIK LTC45W18
UNIVERSAL USB TYPE-C
LAPTOPCHARGER
Having a spare laptop charger
is always a good idea, and Logik
has an excellent offering that
is compatible with the vast
majority of USB-C charging
ultrabooks. This universal
charger automatically detects
the appropriate current to
supply to any connected device,
ensuring that you get to full
charge as fast as possible. Logik
has you covered.
£ 45 , currys.co.ukULTRABOOK ACCESSORIES