Key specs – Weight: Not specified; Size: 16 x 29 x 28cm; Adjustable? No; Materials: 100% recyclable materials (not specified) Although relatively limited compared to other options on this list, the Oripura laptop stand sets itself apart by only using recyclable materials in its construction. If you’re concerned about the environmental impact of your working accessories, the focus on sustainability could make this your ideal laptop stand. Unlike the previous two entries on this list, the Besign LSX3 Aluminum Laptop Stand is meant to be stationary, as you aren’t able to fold it up. This laptop stand comes unassembled and you need to put it together using the four included Allen head screws. Two of the screws attach the laptop tray to the stand’s adjustable centerpiece, while the other two are used to attach the base to it. Although many of the laptop stands you’ll find online are quite affordable, it still pays to do a bit of research, look over your devices and think about your use cases before investing in one. The Rain Design iLevel2 Laptop Stand is slightly different from this list because it works best with an external keyboard and mouse. While you can type on a Macbook Air placed on this stand, the laptop tray flexes quite a lot, which is why Rain Design recommends against doing so.

Laptop stands surged in popularity at the start of the pandemic and are no less useful now – good posture is crucial regardless of whether you’re working at home or in an office. The ParcSlope is a space-efficient laptop stand specifically designed for use with MacBooks and iPads and, after using it, we never want to work with our laptop flat on the desk again. Every aspect of its minimalist design serves a practical function. It tilts your keyboard at an 18-degree angle, which is ideal for typing, and although the 7cm elevation may not seem like much, it provides a very comfortable viewing angle and improves airflow to the base of your device. It’s also low enough to ensure you can still see an external monitor positioned behind it, which is a bonus.While some bigger and sturdier laptop stands are made for home or office use, there are also compact foldable stands that are more appropriate for travellers and freelancers. Additionally, some stands are designed specifically to prevent high-performance laptops from overheating, often using fans or a structure that increases airflow to the parts of your laptop that generate heat. And of course, the same rules apply to the angle and height of your screen in relation to your body position. Whether you sit or stand, it’s equally important to take regular breaks and move around to take the strain off your muscles. Do laptop stands improve laptop performance? Moft is known for its origami-based designs, which you can tell by looking at this folding desk mat. It's a convenient work companion—at just shy of 20 inches long and magnetic, it can balance your laptop with room to snap on your phone to the wireless charger and keep a to-do list in view with its memo holders. Though slim and light, its carbon fiber frame holds laptops weighing up to an impressive 8kg, while the rubber feet prevent the stand from slipping on desk surfaces. With seven levels of elevation to choose from, there’s no need to hunch ever again.

If your laptop suffers from overheating issues, you’re going to want a stand that provides some form of cooling. The Trust GXT 1125 does exactly that by incorporating five USB-powered fans into its top plate, all of which are illuminated by blue LEDs when active. This laptop stand features a cutout in the tray to provide airflow to your laptop, but there is also a second cutout in its hinge that can be used for running wires. Additionally, the base plate features a recessed area under the tray where you can keep your headphones or other business accessories while working. There are also two hooks at the base of the tray and rubber pads to prevent your laptop from sliding off the stand, while its rubber feet prevent it from moving on your desk or table. While the base has a length of 7.8 inches (198mm) and a width of 9.9 inches (251mm), the stand’s laptop tray is 8.8 inches (223mm) long and 11.6 inches (294mm) wide. The Brocoon Laptop Stand is also 10.2 inches (259mm) tall when extended and weighs 3lbs (1.36kg).But what really sets this laptop stand apart are two USB-powered fans located within the tray, which provide your laptop with a continuous stream of air, helping keep it cool. It also features a removable mouse board that can double up as a makeshift beverage holder perfect for a cuppa while you’re working.

We assess the build quality of each stand by pushing it to its physical limits without actively seeking to break it and test how stable it is on a hard, flat surface. If the stand can be adjusted, we’ll put it through its paces at every available viewing angle and position, using various sizes of laptops to ensure that a stand is suitable for the range of laptops it’s stated to be compatible with.The stand offers a choice of five tilt positions to ensure you maintain good posture by having your laptop’s screen at eye level and it’s a breeze to switch between the various viewing angles. When not in use, the stand collapses down to roughly the size of an A4 piece of paper, making it particularly easy to transport in a bag or store away.