We have the best 2020 productivity gadgets

This is your year. You've laid out all of your work goals, and you're going to stick to them. You're going to create content and curate it regularly, and you're going to have a better work-life balance. But, in order to do all of that, you need the right tools. Good thing we have exactly what you need to boost your productivity.

We have the best 2020 productivity gadgets
Lenovo ThinkSmart View Microsoft Teams Display on a Table

If one of your goals for this year is to work more efficiently, you might not have all of the tools you need to complete that task. Plus, that’s a pretty broad goal. It’s important to set SMART goals that you can easily track. But what does that mean in terms of productivity and efficiency? Perhaps the first thing to do is figure out how you’re spending your time. Except, how are you going to do that, you ask? Well, we happen to have that solution this list of 2020 productivity gadgets.

We’ve thought through some of the common pitfalls you can run into when you’re trying to be more productive and found solutions for you. Are you browsing on your laptop during a conference call when you could be looking up useful information for the meeting? What about spending all of that time getting your PowerPoint to work? And you know what’s really a game-changer? Dual monitors. Your work life will never be the same after you’ve experienced the wonder of dual monitors.

So are you ready to get cracking on those goals? Let’s go!

MOKiN Ultra-Low Latency Wireless Display Transmitter has minimal delay

Presenting at conferences or in the office can easily turn into a disaster if you don’t have the right equipment. Lucky for you, there’s the MOKiN Ultra-Low Latency Wireless Display Transmitter. This device transmits data messages in real-time with minimal delay, unlike some other wireless devices. MOKiN’s transmitter has only a 50-millisecond latency, while others can be 80 milliseconds or more. MOKiN is lightweight and easy to use, and it’s a great device to keep in your briefcase. With wide compatibility and thoughtful power-saving design, MOKiN is an ideal companion to your USB-C devices.


CIO 65W GaN Adapter has 65 watts

When you need to charge your devices, it’s important to have the right tools at your disposal. Especially if you need to charge multiple things at once. The CIO 65W GaN Adapter is powered by Gallium Nitride and delivers an amazing 65 watts. It can even charge your MacBook Pro. And you’ll have three ports at your disposal. So, if the worst happens and your laptop, smartphone, and tablet are all out of juice, you won’t need to worry.


SideTrak USB Screen Portable Dual Monitor is easy to carry

Working with a dual monitor is a fantastic way to improve your productivity. If you’re used to working with a dual-monitor setup, you know how awful it can be to work at your favorite coffee shop without it. Now, there’s the SideTrak USB Screen Portable Dual Monitor. This USB monitor is easy to carry and plugs into your laptop to give you the dual screens you love so much, even when you’re on the go. The screen works with most Mac laptops, PC and Windows laptops, and Chromebooks within the 13″–17.5″ range.

Lenovo ThinkSmart View Microsoft Teams Display lets you communicate easily

Designed to help improve productivity, the Lenovo ThinkSmart View Microsoft Teams Display makes remote work easier. With this dedicated display, you can communicate with coworkers anywhere. Additionally, the ThinkSmart View gives you a specific screen on which to make Microsoft Teams audio and video calls. And, with a built-in shutter and four-digit PIN requirement, it ensures all your conversations remain secure. Finally, pair it with a Bluetooth headset to reduce distracting noise from outside your call.


Muse S Brain-Sensing Headband helps you meditate better

Meditating is hard, and it can take years to perfect the practice. But if it’s something you want to get better at, the Muse S Brain-Sensing Headband is for you. This headband provides real-time feedback on your brain activity, heart rate, breathing, and body movements to help you meditate more efficiently. And we all know how important a good night’s sleep is for health and productivity. Furthermore, the meditation headband tracks EEG, PPG, and Pulse Oximetry. It even has an accelerometer and a gyroscope.  While this isn’t your typical 2020 productivity gadget, don’t underestimate the power meditation has on your focus and determination. 


TimeFlip2 Interactive Time Tracking Device helps you be more productive

Keeping track of how you spend your time is hugely important to becoming more productive. And the TimeFlip2 Interactive Time Tracking Device is a great way to get started with being more mindful. This time tracker features twelve sides so that you can assign a wide variety of tasks to it. And it comes with stickers so you can customize it to your specific needs. You’ll have an embedded green LED light for visual cues of your times status. And it has a Pomodoro timer to split work into sprints for maximum efficiency.


VOAMOKO USB-C Numeric Keypad Bluetooth Numpad helps you work faster on the go

By hooking up the VOAMOKO USB-C Numeric Keypad Bluetooth Numpad to your laptop, you instantly increase your productivity. If you’re someone who frequently uses numbers, you know it’s much easier to type them quickly on a number pad. This lightweight and compact mechanical number pad weighs just 138 grams and measures fewer than 15 centimeters in length. Whatever reason you work with a lot of data, this wireless numpad includes 34 keys you’ll use frequently. This 2020 productivity gadget is going to save you so much time.


Mr. H Mixed Reality 3D Audio Headset lets you make voice recordings

The Mr. H Mixed Reality 3D Audio Headset has everything you’re looking for. This mixed reality headset utilizes binaural head tracking technology (9DoF) to create 3D sound without the need for the computing power of your cell phone or computer. Mr. H features Audio Space and Audio Recall. Audio Space is a mode in which you can select several 3D audio environments (e.g., forest, cafe, beach) and then play your music, podcasts, or books on top of that environment. And Audio Recall can be used as a personal secretary. For example, if you call someone and they mention wanting to meet at a certain time, you can record that moment and listen back later.

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If you’re anything like us, you’re excited about the possibilities all of these 2020 productivity gadgets can bring you. We’re ready to hit our goals even quicker than we thought we could. What about you? What are you going to start doing or using to be more productive?

Tera has worked in the publishing industry since 2004 and considers the written word her first love. When she's not writing or editing, she's usually traveling, knitting, or binge-watching Netflix.
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