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Monitor: BenQ SW271

This 4k, IPS monitor has fantastic color accuracy with 99% Adobe RGB and 100% sRGB. It is factory calibrated and certified by CalMAN and Pantone.  There are too many other great features to mention but it also includes a Hotkey Puck on the base to easily switch between color modes. Check Amazon price (paid link).

Budget alternative: BenQ PD3200U. Amazon link (paid link).
Super budget alternative: LG 27UL850. Amazon link (paid link).
Money-no-object alternative: Eizo ColorEdge CG319X. Amazon link (paid link).

Pen Display:
Wacom Cintiq 22

This tablet is in the sweet spot of having all the features you need without a load of extras you might not (hello iPad Pro). Large screen with anti-glare and sensitive Wacom Pen 2 make it a joy to use. Check Amazon price (paid link).

Budget alternative: XP-Pen Artist 15.6 pen display. Amazon link (paid link).
Money-no-object alternative: iPad Pro 12.9-inch M1. Amazon link (paid link).

Graphics Tablet (without display):
Wacom Intuos Pro (large)

Large drawing surface, shortcut keys and fingertip gestures for pan and zoom. Fantastic pen, replaceable texture sheets and alternative accessories make this Wacom a winner! Check Amazon price (paid link).

Budget alternative: Wacom Intuos Pro (Small). Amazon link (paid link).
Super budget alternative: Huion H610 Pro v2. Amazon link (paid link).

Productivity Mouse:
Logitech MX Master 3

Best mouse I have ever used! Wireless, solid build quality, comfortable and plenty of buttons which adapt to different programs. The scroll wheel is also excellent, as is the thumb wheel. Also it transfers files between computers! Check Amazon price (paid link).

Portable alternative: Logitech MX Anywhere 3. Amazon link (paid link).

Keyboard:
Logitech MX Keys

Wireless, metal body, precise and quiet. Illumination adjusts to lighting and activates with proximity sensors to save battery. It also has a file transfer feature, as with the MX3 mouse. Check Amazon price (paid link).

Money-no-object alternative: Logitech Craft Keyboard. Amazon link (paid link).

Editing Console:
Loupedeck CT

Speed up your editing workflow with Loupedeck CT’s customizable hardware controls and OLED screen. Suitable for beginners and professionals. Native support for a wide range of industry-standard software. Packed full of features and at a lower price-point than a lot of other professional editing consoles. Check Amazon price (paid link).

Budget alternative: Loupedeck+. Amazon link (paid link).

External Storage:
Western Digital My Passport 4TB

The perfect balance between cost, capacity and transfer speed. Extra functions include cloud storage, encryption and backup software. Check Amazon price (paid link).

Money-no-object alternative: Samsung Portable SSD T5 2TB. Amazon link (paid link).