The Best Tech Gear for Work Trips
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For business travelers who move as seamlessly through Tokyo as they do through Toronto, packing the right tech is essential—not optional. Today's global professionals are digital nomads of the highest order, jetting from boardrooms to hotel lobbies to remote meetings with barely a pause. Their travel gear must keep up. A work trip is not the time for dead batteries, tangled cords, or flimsy accessories. It's about top-tier efficiency when on-the-go, with portable products sleekly wrapped in functionality.
From noise-canceling headphones that create an oasis mid-flight to luggage scales that help you save on fees, every item in your travel arsenal should pull its weight—and then some. We're talking luggage smart tags that let your bag track itself, ultra-slim chargers that slip into any carry-on, and portable Wi-Fi routers that turn airport lounges into mobile offices. Whether you're sipping espresso in Milan or racing to a connection in Dubai, this is the gear that ensures every leg of the journey feels first class.
Stylish and well-built, with physical and app controls, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy. These cans offer excellent sound quality, with the right blend of clarity and punch to make the most of any audio whether it's a podcast, a death metal album, or a phone call. Don't want to hear anything? Bose's best let you enjoy the sound of silence, too. There's even support for spatial audio and lots of customization options. $999 $849 (15% off)
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Powerful and portable, the svelte Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) is the best of the best laptops, and perfect for business travelers looking to get some work done in the office or on the move. You can expect slick performance, long battery life, and a lovely bright display. Apple's M4 chipset supports two 4K external monitors and on-device AI processing. There's also a crystal clear 12-megapixel webcam that's ideal for video conferencing.
Need to make a stellar first impression on that presentation you crossed an ocean to give? Keep those pearly whites gleaming with the Oral-B Pro 1000. Top of WIRED's best electric toothbrushes guide, this is a reliable and effective way to clean your teeth. The Pro 1000 sports a circular oscillating brush head that can get in everywhere, and it buzzes every 30 seconds to prompt you to clean each quadrant of your mouth. You can also expect 10 days of battery life when fully charged.
Connect all your gadgets to the Asus RT-AX57 Go travel router before you leave for a trip and you only have to worry about connecting one device at your destination. This dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router has gigabit WAN and LAN Ethernet ports to plug into a modem, port in your hotel, or any other internet source. It can connect to public Wi-Fi, and you can even connect your phone to the USB 3.2 port and use the RT-AX57 Go as a hotspot to magnify your cell connection. The Asus RT-AX57 Go also comes with security software and VPN support, making it one of the best Wi-Fi routers around.
The best travel adapters enable globetrotters to plug in all their gadgets. The Ceptics GaN 70W Universal Travel Adapter is first in our bag for every trip because it covers more than 200 countries and has a secure locking slider design that pushes out EU, UK, and US plugs (you can rotate the pins for sockets in Australia and China). We love the retractable 25-inch USB-C cable that goes up to 70 watts, but you also get an additional USB-C port and two USB-A ports, making this the only charger you need to pack.
Whether you want to kick back after a long day to watch a movie or get some light work done, this tablet is a smooth operator. As the Android pick in WIRED's best tablets guide, the OnePlus Pad 2 boasts a 12.1-inch LCD screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and plenty of RAM and storage. The Open Canvas feature enables three apps side by side on the screen, making it perfect for multitaskers. There's also an optional detachable keyboard and stylus.
No more surprise baggage fees—this compact scale slips neatly into your luggage and gives you peace of mind before check-in. Picked by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the best luggage scales, its user-friendly strap and clear display take the stress out of weigh-ins, so you're never left guessing. Built tough for globetrotting, it withstands knocks and rough handling. For business travelers, it'll help keep your bag within weight limits and keep your trip on-budget.
This palm-sized sound machine delivers 10 soothing tracks—from ocean waves to white noise—without apps or Wi‑Fi, making it perfect for travel. With around 12 to 15 hours of battery life, it'll last through long flights or busy days. Its simple button layout and clip-on ring allow quick setup anywhere, from airport lounges to hotel rooms. Funnily enough, the gadget is actually designed for babies, but can be used by travelers of all ages—and a must-have for Traveler editors. It's affordable, tough, and sleek enough to blend into any travel toolkit.
A travel staple for sharp professionals, this handheld steamer tackles wrinkles in minutes—no ironing board needed. Just plug it in and press and glide to freshen suits, dresses, and linens. Lightweight enough for a carry-on bag yet effective enough to smooth creases effortlessly, it's the secret weapon to looking polished on arrival. Ideal for impromptu meetings or last-minute evening events, it ensures you always step out wrinkle-free.
Slip an AirTag into your luggage or attach it to your bag and you can track it effortlessly via your iPhone—no more anxiety about lost bags or gear. The new U1 chip enables precision-finding, showing you the exact direction and distance to your missing item. It's water- and dust-resistant, runs for about a year on a standard battery, and transmits location via the vast Find My network. Privacy protections like rotating IDs mean no unwanted tracking and solely, smart security.
Tiny yet mighty, the iWalk charger fits in any pocket and delivers a fast juice boost thanks to its 4,800 mAh capacity and 20 W output. It's ideal for those in-between moments—waiting at the gate or lounging before boarding. LED indicators keep you informed, and USB‑C recharge is quick and convenient. Stylish and available in multiple colors, it's a sleek companion for busy days abroad—and not to mention, a Traveler favorite.
Doubling as a luggage tag and power bank, this Calpak device blends functionality and finesse with its faux-leather exterior. It quietly powers up your phone mid-journey through USB‑C (or Lightning) connections when you need it most. Slim and lightweight, it slips neatly onto your bag and travels with ease. Backed by a one-year warranty, it's a reliable (and chic) lifesaver for unexpected low-battery situations on the go.
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