Prop Your Laptop Up With Something Other Than a Pillow
- 1/11
Prop Your Laptop Up With Something Other Than a Pillow
Office workers of the world, those of us trapped in corner offices, cubicles, or (worst of all!) open floor plan offices, we've got a problem. Everyone's posture is just awful. Working out will actually do wonders for your back, but really it's better to be proactive on this problem. If you work with a proper monitor and keyboard, it's easier to avoid. But if you're working on a laptop, it's nearly impossible to avoid that horrible hunched over posture. The answer? Laptop stands.
We've run through home office essentials, ergonomic office chairs, and full-sized standing desks. Now, it's onto laptop stands, as many folks work from their portable computers in lieu of the whole "monitor, extraneous keyboard, and mouse" shebang. And, unfortunately, a throw pillow does not a laptop stand make.
Here are nine contenders, and at least one will support your Macbook or PC—even a few options for a gaming laptops. They'll give you some elevation so you can lift your eyes, which will lift your head, which will straighten out your neck and spine (anatomy!). They'll also keep the internal wires and drives cool while clearing up desk space. Some adjust to multiple heights. Others just look cool. Some even charge your Apple Watch or earbuds. This is it: the long haul of home-bound work. Prep accordingly.
courtesy - 2/11
Invisible Laptop Stand
MOFT
amazon.com
$29.99
Deconstructed, this stand looks almost like a mouse pad with an adhesive bottom. That adhesive attaches to the underside of your laptop. Then, you construct it into a 3D stand with shorter and taller screen heights, as you see here. Magnets snap it into shape, and though it's slim, it'll support laptops up to 15.7 inches.
amazon.com - 3/11
K2 Portable Laptop Stand
Nexstand
amazon.com
$43.47
For those whose home office is "wherever the hell I feel like putting the laptop down today," portability could be handy. Though not remarkably stylish, this stand folds down, kind of like a tripod, to carry around the house or throw in a backpack. Besides that, it adjusts to eight different positions and works with most laptops.
amazon.com - 4/11
Laptop Stand
HumanCentric
amazon.com
$79.99
If looks and price are equals on your list of needs, this stand from HumanCentric is a great compromise. It looks great, one of our favorites on the list. That usually means you're gonna get an over $100 price tag, but in this case, it comes in solidly under that.
The only drawbacks are that it's not adjustable, and you really need a mouse and keyboard to use it. But if it's for a single desk space, you can't beat the deal.
amazon.com - 5/11
Smart Desk Mat
MOFT
amazon.com
$158.95
Never satisfied with the state of your desk? This cord wrapped around that cord, pen and paper nowhere to be found.
Fix it all with MOFT's smart desk mat. With a suite of attachments—cable organizers, wireless chargers, tablet holders—you can streamline your desk setup with just one product. Good adjustable angles and more perks than anything on the list, this is the best one-size-fits-all option.
amazon.com - 6/11
mStand Laptop Stand
Rain Design
amazon.com
$39.90
As basic as a laptop stand can be in terms of functionality, this Rain stand distinguishes itself from other basic options by not being horrendously ugly and outrageously space-gobbling. It gives the screen a six-inch vertical boost, the angle is kind on wrists, and there's a hole out the back through which to wind cords neatly.
amazon.com - 7/11
Formwork Media Stand
Herman Miller
hermanmiller.com
$60.00
If utter minimalism is your aesthetic of choice, you can't get much more minimalist than this designer stand. The back edge sits almost two inches off a desk, the cover is non-slip, it suits tablets as well as laptops, and honestly, that's about it. No reason to complicate matters.
hermanmiller.com - 8/11
iLevel Laptop Stand
Rain Design
amazon.com
$67.48
It's hard to beat what this more deluxe Rain stand brings to the table (or desk, heh). The build is streamlined and that little knob on the front adjusts the angle of the laptop shelf, thus adjusting the height of the screen. By design, it's best used with a keyboard and mouse beyond those on your Macbook or notebook.
amazon.com - 9/11
Chroma Laptop Stand
Razer
amazon.com
$89.99
Here we cross into bells-and-whistles territory. Razer, known for its gaming technology, makes a laptop stand with lights along its brim that you can customize yourself. Flair aside, it also incorporates three USB ports to plug in more stuff with less wire chaos, and it's fully open underneath, helping keep hard-working gaming laptops cool. Then most importantly, it gives your screen a nice lift off the desk.
amazon.com - 10/11
Yohann Macbook Stand
Yohann
yohann.com
$179.00
First, two caveats: This stand only works for Macbook or Macbook Pro, and you really need to use it with a separate keyboard and mouse. Now that that's squared, revel in its natural beauty. Crafted in Italy from walnut or oak—your call on which you order—it looks like a burnished piece of driftwood plucked from the sea, or a forest gnome's front door. And it'll clear up your desk space and keep your machine cool.
yohann.com - 11/11
