6 tech must-haves every business traveller needs

Travelling for work sounds glamorous, but business trips are often all work and no play. That is why it pays to pack the right tech in a carry-on, to help stay comfortable and productive on the move.

If travelling regularly, it is worth investing in a compact laptop. A 13 to 15-inch screen tends to be the sweet spot — any smaller and it is too cramped to be productive, while any larger it tends to be too hefty to carry around.

Look for something thin and light that has a long battery life, with bonus points for a backlit keyboard so it is easy to keep working after they dim the cabin lights. If you need extra screen space, consider a portable laptop screen extender.

It is a good idea to invest in good quality noise-cancelling headphones to block out both the roaring jet engines and crying babies.

While high-end earbuds should suffice for short interstate trips, long-haul international flights call for over-ear noise-cancelling headphones that, as a bonus, often come with cables and adaptors for plugging into the in-flight entertainment system.

If travelling with BYO entertainment, it is important to plan ahead. Many streaming music and video services allow downloads to a computer, smartphone or tablet, to enable offline viewing while in the air.

Here are some helpful devices to consider.

Offering fantastic sound quality and best-in-class noise cancellation, these Sony headphones are a smart investment for seasoned travellers.

Support for wired and wireless connections ensures they play audio from almost everything.

The headphones fold up into a compact and sturdy carry case, with room to store audio and charging cables.

The Xebec Snap clips onto the back of a laptop screen, making it easy to magnetically attach one or two 13.3-inch Snap screens to the top or sides.

The Xebec Snap system also supports a wireless smartphone charger and webcam light. Everything connects to the laptop via a single USB-C cable.

With a giant 20,000 mAh capacity, the Belkin BoostCharge Pro can charge smartphones, tablets and laptops.

Two USB-C ports and one USB-A port allows three devices to charge simultaneously.

Remember, most airlines request that power banks be kept in carry-on luggage rather than checked baggage, and avoid charging devices during a flight.

When back on the ground, this Netgear mobile router generates a wi-fi hotspot for easy connection from a laptop to the internet.

The Nighthawk supports digital eSIM, which can be purchased through the Nighthawk app to connect with 5G/4G data plans in more than 140 countries.

These W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds handle two-way real-time translations across 43 languages and 96 accents, and support face-to-face conversations as well as voice and video calls.

Ray-Ban Meta glasses come in a range of styles and support prescription lenses.

They include a smart assistant, which can be summoned by saying “Hey Meta”.

Along with capturing photos and videos, some models of the smart glasses can also livestream events.