My Productivity Desk Setup (2023)

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CalDigit TS3 Dock: geni.us/StJXOB
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Logitech Mouse: geni.us/logitechmxmaster3s
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Apple Magic Keyboard: geni.us/applemagickeyboardUS
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Sony FX3 Camera: geni.us/7iBLZB
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Aputure 120d light: geni.us/dVO54AB
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Atem Mini Pro: geni.us/YIi2M
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Alienware PC: geni.us/17Yq2m4
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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 Desk Setup
0:29 Charcoal Standing Desk
1:07 Herman Miller Sayl
1:26 Apple M2 Pro Mac Mini (2023)
1:36 Ugmonk Gather
2:23 Studio Display and LG Dualup Monitor
2:52 CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock
3:09 Kanto YU2 Speakers
3:29 Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
3:41 Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac
4:04 Apple Magic Trackpad
4:20 Lightmode Keyboard
4:59 Apple Magic Keyboard
5:12 Harry Potter Bobblehead 😉
5:18 Hour Glass
5:54 Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP
6:04 Elgato Wave: 3 Microphone
6:24 Sony Alpha FX3
8:35 Sennheiser MKH 416
9:25 Aputure 120d ll
9:48 Sony Alpha 7C
10:19 Overhead Camera
10:45 Dummy Batteries
10:53 ATEM Mini Pro
11:54 Plants
12:25 Feel-Good Productivity Book Mockup
12:38 Herman Miller Standing Desk
12:49 Alienware Gaming PC
13:13 Dough Spectrum One
13:33 Alienware Keyboard and Mouse
13:40 Sony PS5
13:55 WalkingPad Walking Treadmill
PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜

[@aliabdaal]

📖 Check out my new book Feel-Good Productivity here! www.feelgoodproductivity.com/?My+Most+Productive+Desk+Setup+Ever

[@roku1]

I love the generic muzak at the beginning. It's very ... generic! Has vibes of Tim Ferris without being similar enough to incur copyright issues.

[@sagarmahato6330]

Thanks for like ❤️❤️

[@sagarmahato6330]

Think for like my comment ❤️❤️

[@soundscape26]

I think Ali is deeply in love with the word productivity.

[@addy12370]

Did you just realise this? 😂😂

[@salwaabusaad9819]

@@addy12370exactly lmao

[@salwaabusaad9819]

@@addy12370might be new to the channel

[@ellenmalunga6237]

It's helpful at the end of the day we all want to be productive.

[@soundscape26]

@@addy12370 Nope... ever since he mixed productivity with dating in the same video.

[@SebastianCristanchoYT]

Your editors are so freaking talented.

[@paristhewabbit]

The intro was amazing

[@RandomDude-kr5ql]

His editor himself is a well renowned KZbinr started youtube earlier than ali abdaal

[@SebastianCristanchoYT]

@@RandomDude-kr5ql who is it? I’d love to see that content I hope he teaches!

[@iwonders]

@@SebastianCristanchoYT I know that this video was edited by Aditya Nagpal

[@justmrkhan]

Finally. The intro is so cool as well. Props to the editors 💪

[@Itslucialu]

Love the editing

[@studymastery2111]

He is from india

[@justmrkhan]

@@studymastery2111 Yup, I'm aware :) Not sure if he's still working with Ali, but if he is, good work.

[@fahadbshahid]

Damn I guess I am one of the lucky ones that have seen Ali's setup evolving over the years. I remember his vlog in 2018 with he university setup, then in his apartment with the standing desk then with the curved monitor then with the imac.

[@alexwilks88]

Great video. I've been running the same monitor layout with a couple of 16:9 4k displays and decided that I'd happily lose a bit of DPI on the secondary display in exchange for the Dualup's much more practical aspect ratio.

[@isalutfi]

Whoaa, love this content so much. These are all I need to support my productivity. Thank you for sharing this helpful and complete desk setup.

[@FenzirL]

Ali, Your videos really bring in a postive mood! Thank you somuch for all your videos! 🙌🏻

[@z.kuwait5277]

More videos like this please! I get inspired by how you do things in your daily life ❤️

[@3A-Ti]

I really loved Ali’s setup 😍 I wouldn’t even think of going out my space if I had such adorable setup ☺️

[@annaspeaks373]

This aesthetic and clarity of the intro😍

[@Drazoox]

Hey Ali you are a great Inspiration i love your ideas, you always come with some thing new and Never dissapoint!

[@MindFuelVideos]

This is oddly satisfying! Thanks for Sharing Ali!

[@shravannetha5741]

That's the most cleanest simple setup I've ever seen.

[@shadowthi3f421]

Except for that filthy mouse! 😂

[@a.artush]

Except his mouse; looks like bro doesn’t wash his hands at all

[@tr4nnel752]

Lol, it is not. Cable management, cable keyboard, way too many accessories, no monitor arm. This is a very average and not very creative setup, despite the expensive kit.

[@shaneworld6752]

I LIKE YOUR STYLE TO PRESENT! I would buy your book! THX Ali for your content!!!

[@Vijaythalapathy28]

Thank you so much for this. Was waiting for a very long time for this.

[@Leeonthemoney]

The setup is so impressive. As always, I love your video's

[@timtam678]

wow i have wanted to have a new desk video from Ali Abdaal for a long time, glad it came. Earned a sub and a like. You are a huge inspiration

[@notshaurmal]

I built my desk setup and been following u since ultra wide days and was part of PTYA 2nd Cohort I believe. I now am on an m1 mini and great to see you still making them hustle upgrades sir.

[@JonnyBoyd]

This setup is the dream 🔥 love the video Ali!!

[@ashtonchilds]

Thanks Ali! You have a great day too!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Thanks to Nasir and you, I want a Standing Desk. It’s so cool 👏🏽

[@rominaespinosa]

Desk tours are a guilty pleasure. I watch many but never buy anything for my own setup. I just like being nosy. 😆 and I’ve been curious about your setup for a while! 🔍

[@allkristiningram]

I have a 49 inch curved monitor. The thing I like is that I can have my script, monitor my recording and monitor comments when going live, all on the same screen.

[@tejslm]

You crushed the intro Ali. Great job.

[@theayangfx]

Most Demanded Video Finally! 🎉

[@medicalwallah8930]

The editing is killing 🎉🔥

[@Ayon-cm7sj]

I hereby declare Ali as PRODUCTOPHILE☘️

[@transformingstep]

The key for me is the ‘just press play’ design of the setup. A dream for productivity.

[@Urvee]

Love the setup! Wish to have a similar one someday😊

[@timtam678]

i always look forward to a new ali abdaal video, can you make a notion video that explains how you use it?

[@SBTBG]

loved the editing

[@joshdehustler]

My dream desk setup ❤❤❤

[@jouza3]

Thaaaaaanks I was waiting for it

[@omarcelopaixao]

1:09 OMG those cables! great video as usual, btw!

[@lilamiumi]

Beautiful setup; however, I'd love to see how you optimize/organize all your cords, too :D

[@carlanthonydelosangeles7411]

Love itttt! Time to save up.

[@amyantimes]

It is related to our personal tastes and what we want. If someone dreams of wanting something, he is really happy like you and other successful people. The most enjoyable work is also my wish to be able to fulfill my dreams one by one. to get

[@user-tc4ip2we4y]

It's always a good day when he uploads :)

[@kautilyapodagatlapalli6128]

Looks cool!!!

[@briankayega4582]

Love the video Ali, could we have a dedicated review of how *you* use your LG dual up monitor for productivity? Is it too hard on ur neck too luck upto a massive monitor? How is the text scaling with Mac working for you?

[@Mohammed.V2]

The video I was waiting for

[@laukikgaikwad8715]

intro was sick...props to the editors

[@piyushgupta1606]

Beautiful Intro. Loved it

[@nadiahraed]

Amazing setup 👌🏻 👏🏻 😍

[@JayFriedrichs]

some cool animations at the start there danggg

[@TaeimTallal]

Bro you are a productivity GOD😂🙌. Loving the setup👀👌

[@ByteReview]

Great tour, Ali! Those wallpapers too 👀🎏

[@chelseaweir1773]

So cool to see the wallpapers on Ali's video!

[@SweetieTarian]

Woah!! Really awesome intro!!

[@sherlockedambience8380]

ahh, the luxurious commodities of having a lot of money, I need a cheap version of this so I don't feel so bad while watching, don't take it personally Ali, I love your vids!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

Yes please to that intro edit! 🖐

[@balajprasanna]

Whoa that intro and transitions. 🤩

[@Mandeep_Media]

The intros for the last two videos have been absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@benpavey8610]

Congratulations on another great video. Love that vivo’s, although looks like a good opportunity to walk actually barefoot on the treadmill.

[@rahkkas]

Ali's face while switching on and off the lights ! Loved this setup, especially the walking pad + gaming setup 😍 PS - Next level editing in the intro !! 🔥

[@lieft]

The editing 🤌🫡

[@ThinkTheory]

Good lord! Let me come over and do some wire management for you lol but seriously! Awesome video! Love seeing productivity set ups

[@kavitaiyer9971]

he has all the latest gadgets. I was looking for the dual up monitor review and thought maybe Ali must have made a video and unsurprisingly he has already!

[@polluxtroy2010]

3:47 thanks for showing your actual Mouse instead of a shiny brand new one, this showcases that indeed you’ve been using it !, this is like those hamburger or fast food commercials where there is a celebrity taking a bite of that hamburger and you know the second later they’re spitting it out haha😅

[@dorecte]

Hhhhhhh rewindinding until 10x watching the intro. 🎉

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Apple has a Keynote for products, Ali has a Keynote for his desk. It looks more curated and less chaotic.

[@richarddekoa7657]

That intro was everything 😤😤😮‍💨

[@ActiveRecall]

Can't wait for the (hopefully inevitable!) Dan Go deep dive Sent from my Treadmill

[@yesyeahtech]

PC BOX IS AMAZING

[@phillblake6829]

I have that chair in black, great chair

[@majose_rod]

Ali & team, I absolutely love your content. You are all so talented! Also... can someone please water the plant shown at 12:17. Poor thing needs some water!!! 🌿

[@garimajha9782]

Amazingg!!!

[@anrdhx]

The video was really amazing as always! What else was amazing? - the wallpaper, could you please provide the source? 🙏

[@COMAKU]

Good content 😄

[@Rohit_kumar04]

dream setup

[@cjjk9142]

Love to see iPhone review. Your old iPad and MacBook reviews were always great

[@Lukeie]

Mans on the @vivobarefoot shoes 🔥 love to see it!

[@TheophilusAndam]

I'm out of words 😮 woow. RIP to an assistant. I'll definitely copy this style for my "sit down" videos as I like to call it 😅. For me, I'll always use a helping hand tho. My friends are amazing. Thanks for the tips and for showing me around 😊

[@erbartlett]

Use autopoles to remove the c-stands, you’ll appreciate getting floor space back and you’ll trip on the feet less

[@jarod7644]

Hi Ali, amazing video! I'm looking for a new chair, your Herman Miller Sayl vs the Ergochair 2? Would you recommend one more than another? Thanks a lot ^^

[@Ditispeter]

That surprises me. That you prefer the Sayl above the Aeron, Mirra and Embody. I'm looking for a new office chair. So, maybe the Sayl is the best choice. 😀

[@brithegenius]

Okay Ali!!!!

[@nuzzky]

I’m gonna build a gaming setup/room just like you.. though I already have gaming PC but I don’t have enough time to play games as I’m trying to build my clothing brand but gaming is the only thing that makes me happy even in some of my lowest days.

[@keithmessina5055]

Ali hopping on the Whoop!!

[@paul6894]

I like the hour glass idea.

[@loganarowland]

that book is THICK! looking forward to reading it.

[@quaysoncornel]

I love the intro 🥰✌🏾

[@grant9047]

Hey Ali, I know I talk a lot of trash to you on a pretty regular basis but just wanted to thank you for the kindle paper white recommendation because it really has changed my life, thanks.

[@deogratiasdonou]

I looooove the intro

[@joshuafisher3440]

can't wait for the whoop review xD

[@2011Shortstuff]

I like the keycap colour way on the keyboard, just got my first mechanical keyboard and wanted to get new keycaps but there's not many places to find a good set of keycaps

[@Lifelongglearnerr]

Waiting for the video on journaling for so longggg🥺

[@aftabsk]

the intro is🔥🔥🔥

[@noticeablybetter]

Ohh. Super excited about this. Maybe I’ll finally ditch my basic WFH setup and Invest in something a bit nicer. That treadmill is in my future I think.

[@Merrett11]

OOoooooh I have the Nuphy Air - would be sooooo keen if you new venture brings out some more keycaps etc! *insert shut up and take my money meme*

[@umar_aez]

So cool

[@NormanVsNorman]

Great vid! I’m curious about your wrists: I know on one hand it’s the Apple Watch… but what’s on your other wrist? Thanks!

[@satxrnhimself]

Hi Ali, will you upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max this year?

[@christianalmeida429]

Good to see that Ali's phyiscal setup (posture) has changed significantly since he was a kid ! Dat arched back .... hurts looking at it 🤣

[@drawartgallery]

very nice office.

[@ljdanas]

Dope gaming pc!

[@CapucineF]

The production level went through the roooooof.

[@GreatSun0]

In addition to the walking pad, have you also tried the bike desk?

[@smartphoneshooter]

Great video - I can't see a link for the hour glass - do you remember where you got it?

[@HomesickMac]

I'd fall of that walkin' thing in 2 mins 🤣 But the setup is neat, love the cameras.. I've got three mounted onto a single C-stand and in front of me to use while playing guitar , zoomed in on hands and a talking head...