The best laptop stands in 2024 (2024)

Equipping yourself with one of the best laptop stands is a must for hard-working creatives. While laptops are undeniably useful, they're not really built for long working days. If you're working from home (which you almost certainly are right now), being hunched over a laptop for hours at a stretch isn't going to do your back any good.

A good laptop stand can change all that. It can raise the level of your laptop so that it's at eye level, improving your posture and leaving you less drained at the end of the day. You'll definitely want to think about ergonomics when buying a laptop stand, but portability is another thing you'll want to consider, especially if you plan on taking it out to shared workspaces. Some of the stands covered here will even fold up and fit into a laptop bag.

If your device tends to run hot, you might want to choose a stand with built-in fans for extra cooling – or at least a well ventilated design.Don't miss our round up of the best laptops for graphic design too if you're thinking of upgrading your device, or our best student laptops, if you're going to start studying any time soon. And if you're getting into animation, we've done a round up of the very best laptops for animation too.

The best laptop stands available now

If you've invested in a new Apple device, you'll want a suitably smart stand to match, and the

If you want an adjustable stand so that you can work at different heights when you feel like it, this stand from Nulaxy fits the bill perfectly. Its Z-type design enables you to find the perfect working level for you, from 3 to 10.6 inches, and its aluminum build ensures stability and can safely hold a laptop up to 44 pounds (good luck finding one that heavy to test it out).

Rubber pads on the top and front lip will hold your laptop in place and prevent it sliding off, and while there's no active air venting, there are holes cut into the stand's surface to allow airflow.

Working from home seems to be the new normal, so why not take it to the next level and work from bed? This bed table from Barbieya not only provides the perfect surface for your laptop so that you can work from under your duvet, it also provides a handy slot for an iPad and even a drinks holder, with plenty of extra space for your phone, a notebook and maybe some snacks.

It's made of medium density fiberboard and solid wood particle board, and its legs are strong and durable aluminum alloy. It can be folded flat when not in use, and if you feel the need to get out of bed for a bit you can even put it on top of your desk to convert it into a makeshift standing desk.

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This handsome device is one of Rain Design's best-selling laptop stands, with the added bonus of a 360-degree swivel base. The

For comfortable working in bed or at a desk, the

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Aluminum laptop stands are fine if you prefer a slick, modern aesthetic, but if you lean more towards natural materials or want something to fit in a more traditional-looking workspace then a wooden laptop stand might be a better choice. The portable wood laptop stand is designed to suit 11-16-inch Macbooks, raising the screen to a comfortable height and providing space for a keyboard to be tucked neatly underneath. Each stand is made to order from solid walnut, so delivery will take a few days more than for other laptop stands – but the result is worth the wait.

If you struggle to get comfortable when working, the

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