Laptop & Monitor Desk Stand Notebook Desktop Arm Mount Clamp Extension Fully Adjustable Heavy Duty by Allsortsoutlet

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It may not be the most eye-catching entry on the list but if you’re after the most cost-effective way of improving your viewing angle while working on your laptop, this is it. When paired with an external keyboard and mouse, a laptop stand offers improved ergonomics which translates to better overall health whether you’re working from home or have already returned to the office. 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. 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.

If you’ve experienced fatigue from using a laptop for long periods of time, you owe it to yourself to upgrade your setup. While you could opt for a desktop PC and a monitor, the portability of a laptop might appeal to you. With a laptop stand, you can improve your work without breaking the bank and make the device you already own much more pleasant to use.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. Key specs – Weight: Not specified; Size: 16 x 29 x 28cm; Adjustable? No; Materials: 100% recyclable materials (not specified) The main fan, which measures 13cm in diameter, resides in the centre of the stand and is aided by four 5cm fans. Each spins at 800 rotations per minute and the quintet creates a gentle breeze that helps keep the temperature of your device down. They’re relatively quiet, too, so you shouldn’t find them distracting while in use.

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. 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. Dimension and weight measurements are taken using the tried and tested combination of measuring tape and scales, while we use touch-testing to analyse how well stands regulate heat when propping up a laptop.

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. Just as laptops come in various sizes and form factors, so do laptop stands. Some are designed to be stationary and are meant for more permanent setups at your home or office, while others can be folded up and taken with you so you can work comfortably from anywhere.

Laptop stands let your machine breathe more easily, making it less likely to suffer from thermal throttling. A lot of stands use conductive materials that draw heat away from the laptop, which will make it more efficient too. And if your laptop is still too hot to handle you can opt for a powered laptop stand with built-in cooling fans. If cooling capabilities are high on your priority list, you will want to take a look at our rundown of the best laptop cooling pads. How much should I spend on a laptop stand?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. Key specs – Weight: 1.49kg; Size: 52 x 30 x 32cm; Adjustable?: Yes, height and table angle; Materials: Plastic and engineered wood 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. They certainly can. Most laptop stands have ventilation grilles that promote airflow underneath the laptop. The base tends to be the hottest area of a laptop since that’s where the CPU and GPU are located, and, when lying flat on a desk, there’s nowhere for that heat to go. Laptop stands don’t have to be ugly, as Rain Design’s minimalist mStand360 proves. Made from a single sheet of aluminium, this stand “conforms to all economic guidelines” and has been designed to function with all sizes of Apple MacBook, which effectively means it will work with any size of non-Apple laptop too. The platform has an elevation of 15cm (5.9in) and a slight tilt that improves air circulation around your laptop’s base. Best of all, the m360 can swivel through (you guessed it) 360 degrees, which comes in incredibly handy whenever you need to show your colleagues what’s on your screen.