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Satechi adds colour-matched keyboard, desk mat, charger and HDMI adapter to its MacBook Neo range

Accessory maker Satechi has extended its MacBook Neo line with a wireless keyboard, desk mat, 45W GaN charger and a USB-C to 4K HDMI adapter, all offered in four matching colourways.

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Satechi has widened its lineup of accessories styled to match Apple's budget laptop, according to Digital Trends. The range, which previously included a multiport adapter, a USB-C hub and a wireless mouse, now adds four more items: a wireless keyboard, a desk mat, a GaN charger and a USB-C to HDMI adapter. All are sold through Satechi's own site and Amazon, and Digital Trends reports they are available in Silver, Indigo, Blush and Citrus.

The keyboard is the most feature-dense of the group. The Slim EX1 is priced at $49.99 in the US and uses low-profile scissor switches, with a physical switch for moving between Mac and Windows layouts. It can pair over three Bluetooth channels or a 2.4GHz USB-C receiver, and Satechi says the removable battery runs up to five weeks per charge. The tablet and phone pairing and the multi-device switching are the practical details here; a single keyboard that moves between a laptop, an iPad and a phone without re-pairing is the kind of convenience that matters day to day.

The Form Desk Mat ($39.99) measures roughly 27.5 x 13 inches, which Digital Trends notes leaves room for a keyboard, mouse and other gear. It is described as water-resistant with an anti-slip base and reinforced stitching at the edges. These are modest claims, and the mat's appeal will likely rest on whether its colours match a buyer's setup rather than on any performance advantage.

The OnTheGo 45W GaN charger ($29.99) is the accessory with the clearest functional case. Digital Trends reports a sustained delivery of 45W and a peak of 60W, which it says is more than double the 20W charger Apple bundles with the MacBook Neo. The same report says it can charge iPads at 45W, fast-charge the iPhone 18 over USB PD 3.2 AVS, and work with Android phones and the Nintendo Switch. Buyers comparing it with Apple's included brick should note the distinction between the sustained and peak figures; the 45W rating is the one that reflects typical charging.

The Core USB-C to 4K HDMI Adapter ($29.99) outputs 4K at up to 60Hz. Digital Trends says it is tuned for the laptop's USB 3 port with DisplayPort 1.4 support and needs neither drivers nor external power. It is also listed as compatible with iPads, the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, and Windows laptops that support DisplayPort Alt Mode.

Taken together, the additions are less about new capability than about fit. The charger offers a meaningful step up in power for owners of the budget laptop, and the keyboard's multi-device switching is a genuine convenience. The mat and the HDMI adapter are more routine, and their main draw is the colour match. For anyone who already owns capable accessories, the practical case for switching is thin. For someone assembling a first setup around the MacBook Neo and wanting the pieces to look of a piece, Satechi is now offering a fuller set of options.

Pricing and specifications above come from Digital Trends' reporting and should be confirmed against Satechi's product pages before purchase.

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