The 5 best accessories for your new MacBook Pro

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A shiny new MacBook is always a thing to behold. Problem is, it also looks pretty bare by itself, and once you’ve finished caressing its smooth lines and cool metal shell, you might want to pick up some cool gear to go with it. Now, you might already have your eyes on some juicy add-ons, but just in case you’re at a loss where to start, we’ve put together a handy list to spotlight some of our favourite MacBook accessories.

SATECHI USB-C HUB

Once you’ve tapped and swiped your way around the touchpad you’ll be wanting to stick some peripherals into your Pro – and if you’re after a host of connectivity options this MacBook-matching hub is one of the best options. Two USB ports, a USB-C port and an SD card slot should be enough to keep you going in Starbucks, while a microSD and regular SD card slot will be a photographer’s best friend.

EXPRESS BOOQ BACKPACK

Having fallen in love with your beautiful new Apple laptop, you’ll be wanting to take it almost everywhere with you. Thankfully, this slim backpack will do just the trick – and its 26-litre capacity should do for all of your accessories. Each sack has a serial number, too, in case you leave it in one of the many hipster cafes you’ve been frequenting with your posh new Pro.

SAMSUNG T3 SSD

Sure, it’s only a 500GB portable SSD – but it’s a seriously useful thing to stick in the side of your Pro. It’s equipped with USB-C as standard, so you won’t need an adapter, and it ought to prove itself a smart selection for backups and go-anywhere expandability.

TWELVESOUTH BOOKARC STAND

What, you’re going to put your magical new machine on the desk? And just leave it there? We think not. What you need is a svelte arc of shininess that cradles your Pro, tidies the wires and just looks, well, pretty. Thankfully, this BookArc stand from TwelveSouth does just that.

MAGIC MOUSE 2

Yes, the Touch Bar makes doing, well, everything a little bit simpler – but for proper control there’s no beating a traditional clicker. A Magic Mouse 2, to be precise. Styled as you’d expect an Apple product to be, it’s Bluetooth-equipped and has a rechargeable battery – and it’ll take multi-touch inputs, too.