1. I am working from home daily and struggling with audio/video clarity during meetings—what upgrades can significantly improve my productivity setup without building a full studio?

Upgrading to a quality webcam, noise-canceling headphones, and a compact speaker or soundbar can dramatically improve communication clarity and reduce fatigue during long meetings.

2. Should I invest in headphones or speakers for a work-from-home setup if I attend multiple video calls every day?

Headphones with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) are better for focus and privacy, while speakers are better for informal or shared workspace environments.

3. What is the most important upgrade for improving Zoom or Teams call quality—audio or video equipment?

Audio is more important than video. Clear microphone input and noise isolation have a bigger impact on professional communication.

4. Can upgrading my audio equipment actually improve my work efficiency and concentration at home?

Yes, better audio reduces listening fatigue, improves clarity in communication, and minimizes distractions from background noise.

5. Are expensive work-from-home audio devices necessary or can mid-range products deliver professional-quality performance?

Mid-range devices are often sufficient if they offer good microphone clarity, comfort, and stable connectivity.

6. What should I prioritize first when upgrading my WFH setup—headphones, speakers, or microphone?

Start with headphones or a good headset, then upgrade microphone and speaker systems depending on your meeting frequency.

Our Top Upgrade picks for your Work from Home Setup

Published on November 27, 2020 Updated on April 29, 2026

Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, it's reasonably clear that many of us will be working from home for much longer than we may have anticipated. Here are some Ooberpad upgrade suggestions so that your WFH setup becomes more comfortable and effective

Intro

It’s been quite a while since the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns transformed our lives both in terms of work and leisure. Work in particular quickly moved into unfamiliar territory for most of us, and work from home has quickly spawned its one set of hashtags and memes.

Our Top Upgrade picks for your Work from Home Setup

The early days of optimism — that we’d be back to work in weeks or a couple of months at most — have given way to the realisation that work is not going to be the same for a while, if ever. Many large organisations have already committed to WFH for their employees way into the next year. We’re also beginning to see that if we’re going to be working this way well into 2021.

We’ve been thinking about this for a while and figured that if we’re all going to keep working from home for the foreseeable future, we’d might as well start getting more comfortable in our makeshift workspaces. Why not stop making do with the limited work gear you have at home, and check out some of our team's suggestions for “Work-from-Home improvement”.

Re-imagine your workspace

Many of us are probably now working from makeshift (the dining table), small workspaces (the study desk) or if we’re really lucky in a dedicated home office rom. These are all way better than long term use of the living room couch, which is a sure way to develop various orthopedic ailments.

Upgrade picks for Work from Home Setup

But how can we equip these spaces in a way that the working experience is closer to our usual office space? How do we ensure that the work experience is not compromised in terms of the quality of interactions during virtual meetings, our physical comfort and health?

Team Ooberpad got together to figure out which gear has been serving us best during the lockdown, and we’ve got a bunch of suggestions on how you might be able to give your work-from-home space a serious upgrade.

So, these are a few of our favourite picks...

The Display

The Budget Option
Samsung DB32E 32 Inch Full HD LED Display
https://www.ooberpad.com/products/samsung-db32e-full-hd-led-display-32-inch

The Ooberpick
https://www.ooberpad.com/collections/flat-displays/products/samsung-dbj-series-full-hd-led-display?variant=31722895638641

The Headset

The Budget Option
Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PI3 In-ear Wireless Headphones
https://www.ooberpad.com/collections/headphones/products/bowers-wilkins-b-w-pi3-in-ear-wireless-headphones

These are active 2-way Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds which combine the convenience of wireless connectivity in a compact easy to wear design. They incorporate the aptX codec which allows pure, unparalleled audio whether you are still on in motion.

The B&W PI3s support multiple Bluetooth connections and also has a USB-C charging and audio interface. With separate drivers for bass and mids they create full, impactful sound. It allows 8 hours of continuous wireless media streaming and has a 15 minute quick charge feature too.

The Ooberpick
Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) P5 on-ear wireless Headphone
https://www.ooberpad.com/collections/headphones/products/bowers-wilkins-p-5-wireless-headphones

The Budget Option	The Ooberpick

Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) PI3 In-ear Wireless Headphones	Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) P5 on-ear wireless Headphone
World-first fully active 2-way wireless earbuds Exclusive custom designed Hybrid Dynamic-Balanced Armature drive units Magnetic Cliping Earpieces Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX-Adaptive technology Multiple Bluetooth Connections 8 hours of continuous wireless media streaming at average playback volume levels USB-C charging and audio interface	P5 Wireless combines the fantastic sound of P5 Series 2, with advanced Bluetooth streaming for unrivalled wireless acoustic performance Using high quality Bluetooth aptX, P5 Wireless allows you to stream Hi-Fi quality music from your smart phone, tablet or computer An incredible battery life of 17 hours of wireless playback between charges. P5 Wireless charges via USB and if you want to save your battery, it also comes supplied with a cable. P5 Wireless features drive units based on the award winning P7, designed with a diaphragm like traditional loudspeakers, resulting in more precise diaphragm movement and amazing sound quality. Bowers & Wilkins has more than five decades of experience creating the world's best loudspeakers, and they've put that expertise into the P5 Wireless for a stunning pair of headphones

Making everything work better

The right gear choices will differ for each of us according to our work spaces, work requirements and work styles, but some of the basic principles remain the same. We all want to be able to minimise distraction and disturbances and have our work proceed smoothly.

That’s what makes it worth investing in some upgrades which eliminate some of the common shortcomings of our home, relative to our regular office environments.

Our Top Upgrade picks for your Work from Home Setup

Intro

Re-imagine your workspace

So, these are a few of our favourite picks...

The Display

The Headset

The Router

Wireless USB Hub

Audio conferencing system

Conference Camera

Sit-Stand Desk Converter

Making everything work better

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. 1. I am working from home daily and struggling with audio/video clarity during meetings—what upgrades can significantly improve my productivity setup without building a full studio?

Q. 2. Should I invest in headphones or speakers for a work-from-home setup if I attend multiple video calls every day?

Q. 3. What is the most important upgrade for improving Zoom or Teams call quality—audio or video equipment?

Q. 4. Can upgrading my audio equipment actually improve my work efficiency and concentration at home?

Q. 5. Are expensive work-from-home audio devices necessary or can mid-range products deliver professional-quality performance?

Q. 6. What should I prioritize first when upgrading my WFH setup—headphones, speakers, or microphone?

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