You don't need to spend a lot to improve posture and reduce fatigue. Here's a shortlist of the gear that moves the needle most per dollar.
Start with your height
Most home office discomfort comes from a screen that's too low or a keyboard that's too high. Before buying anything, adjust what you have.
The three things worth buying
A standing desk converter is the single highest-impact item for under $100. It raises your monitor and keyboard together so you can switch between sitting and standing without buying a whole new desk.
A laptop stand or monitor riser costs $20-30 and solves neck strain from looking down at a flat screen for hours.
A wrist-neutral keyboard and mouse is worth it if your wrists ache. Look for a low-profile keyboard with a slight negative tilt.
What to skip
Expensive ergonomic chairs make a difference, but posture and movement matter more than the chair itself. A $50 chair with regular standing breaks beats a $400 chair you never get up from.
The shortlist
We compared the options at each price point and linked the strongest picks above. Check current prices before ordering — Amazon updates these frequently.