The ultimate office set up for students in 2024

1 December 2023, 17:02 | Updated: 1 December 2023, 17:43

As students build a life away from home, and in new surroundings, Heart rounds up the best tech buys to set them up for the term ahead.

With Christmas around the corner, here we round up our best buys to get your new student set up for the new term, with the tech and accessories they’ll need to get them ahead.

Next-Generation Height Adjustable Desk E7 PRO

Our take: In essence, the E7 PRO stands out as a versatile and stylish desk solution that prioritizes user well-being, ergonomic design, and technological innovation.

The Next-Generation Height Adjustable Desk E7 PRO has won our admiration for its seamless blend of style and functionality. With a sleek design, it adds a modern touch to the room and the motorised height adjustment means you can seamlessly switch between sitting and standing positions. Flexispot have made significant improvements with this design, with the desk's stability increased due to it having thicker legs and an advanced dual-motor system. Programmable memory settings also enhance the user convenience.

Available from: Flexispot, RRP £449.99

Flexi-Chair Ergonomic Office Chair BS8

Our take: With a focus on ergonomic design, this chair provides exceptional lumbar support, ensuring a comfortable and health-conscious sitting experience. The adjustable features, including customisable armrests and seat height, cater to individual needs, promoting a personalised and ergonomic study environment

Available from: Flexispot, RRP £299.99 £249.99

Groov-ee Apollo

Our take: Perfect for students of any age – whether they’re doing homework on their computer, reading books before bed or chilling after a busy day in lectures - the Apollo is a stylish LED lamp, wireless charger and Bluetooth speaker in one.

The Apollo provides a warm LED light with three colour settings too making it a must-have for any desk or bedside table.

Available at: RRP of £29.99 and available here.

MK470 Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Our take: It’s ideal for students who don’t want to deal with clunky, wired keyboards that clutter up the desk, and with this keyboard and mouse combo they can easily connect it to their laptop or PC. Designed to inspire productivity and creativity while keeping you focused, it’s our top buy thanks to its near silent clicking and typing. A very impressive addition to any desk set up.

BOOST↑UP™ Wireless Charging Stand 10W

Our take: compatible with Apple, Samsung, LG and Sony devices, the charging stands provides up to 10-watts fast charging. It's sleek design makes a stylish addition to any desk, allowing you to charge in both landscape and portrait mode to allow ease of use while browsing the web or watching a movie!

Available at: Belkin, currently priced at £64.99

Yeti X

Our take: The mic is especially designed for the millennial generation, including those making Youtube videos. The USB mic is incredibly easy to use, with a plug and play functionality, with a plethora of amazing features, such as professional presets and real-time feedback on vocal levels.

Available at: Amazon, £159.99

Lark by VQ

Our take: Lark is nothing like your traditional tinny and weedy sounding alarm clock, it can be the audio system for your room with true stereo sound thanks to the dual speakers which deliver a room filling 6W output, there’s even a bass radiator for truly impressive acoustic performance. Designed and engineered in the UK, Lark also comes with a three year warranty so good for the degree in full!

Available from: Amazon and Currys | PC World £89.99

18L Myth from STM Goods

Our take: It is the perfect tech bag, it's stylish with some clever features too, and with an 18L capacity there's plenty of room for all the gear. The SlingTech protection suspends the laptop off the floor and away from the sides of the bag at all times meaning the ultimate protection on the days it's taken in to uni. The CableReady routing system lets you charge on the go keeping the cords out of sight, and the AirPod pocket offers quick and easy access to your wireless headphones.

Available from: Amazon.co.uk, RRP £99.95. More here.

With these going down a treat, you'll have them all set for new term in no time.