WIRED releases top tech recommendations for business travel in 2025
WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler have compiled a list of essential tech gear to help business travelers stay connected and organized during work trips. The guide, published on July 2, 2025, emphasizes portable, reliable devices for productivity on the go. It covers headphones, laptops, hotspots, and more to handle the demands of global travel.
For business professionals treating the world as their office, WIRED's latest guide highlights gear that ensures connectivity, efficiency, and comfort amid travel challenges like dead batteries and unreliable Wi-Fi. The recommendations focus on items that support work during transit and across time zones, with each product selected for its agility and purpose.
Key picks include the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, praised as the best noise-canceling option with excellent touch controls, top sound quality, and a new folding design for easy storage during flights. The Apple MacBook Air (M4, 2025) stands out for its portability, slick performance, long battery life, support for two 4K external monitors, on-device AI processing, and a 12-megapixel webcam ideal for video calls.
Staying online is crucial, so the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G mobile hotspot is recommended; it offers tri-band Wi-Fi 6E, a 2.8-inch touchscreen, 2.5-gigabit Ethernet port, up to 11 hours of battery life, connections for 32 devices, and coverage up to 1,000 square feet. For personal care, the Oral-B Pro 1000 electric toothbrush provides reliable cleaning with a circular brush head, 30-second quadrant prompts, and 10 days of battery life.
Networking solutions feature the Asus RT-AX57 Go travel router, a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 device with gigabit ports, public Wi-Fi connectivity, USB hotspot capability, security software, and VPN support. Power and compatibility are addressed by the Ceptics GaN 70W Universal Travel Adapter, which works in over 200 countries, includes a retractable 25-inch USB-C cable up to 70 watts, plus additional USB-C and two USB-A ports.
Tablets get a nod with the OnePlus Pad 3, the top Android option featuring a 13.2-inch screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and Open Canvas for multitasking three apps. Practical tools like the Travel Inspira Luggage Scale prevent baggage fees with its compact design and clear display, while the Hatch Rest Go Portable Sound Machine offers 10 soothing tracks, 12-15 hours of battery, and clip-on portability for rest anywhere.
Other essentials include the Nesugar Portable Handheld Steamer for wrinkle-free clothes, Apple AirTag for precise luggage tracking via iPhone with a year-long battery and privacy features, iWalk Small Portable Charger with 4,800 mAh capacity and 20W output, and Calpak Portable Charger Luggage Tag combining power bank functionality with a chic faux-leather tag.