What are the top recommended ergonomic stands for laptops?

Question

What are the top recommended ergonomic stands for laptops right now? Im basically trying to decide between the Rain Design mStand and the Twelve South Curve but I keep going back and forth on which is actually better for my neck. I start a new remote job in like ten days so I really need to get my desk setup sorted out before the first day of training hits. My desk is honestly tiny because I live in a studio apartment in Chicago and there isnt much room for a massive setup so I need something that doesnt have a huge footprint.

The mStand looks super sturdy like it wont wobble while I type on my external keyboard but the Curve looks a bit more modern and maybe takes up less space? I have about 60 bucks to spend max. Ive seen some cheaper ones on Amazon too like the Nulaxy folding one but I worry they will be cheap and flimsy and I dont want my MacBook sliding off onto the floor halfway through a Zoom call. Which one do you guys think stays cooler too since my laptop gets pretty hot when I have too many tabs open. Is the solid aluminum on the mStand better for heat than the open design of the Curve?

Rain Design mStand

Twelve South Curve

Nulaxy Ergonomic Stand

Im leaning towards the mStand but the space issue is real...

Billystolo · Accepted Answer

> Im leaning towards the mStand but the space issue is real... Just caught this thread and wanted to chime in because I lived in a tiny studio for years. If space is tight, be careful with the mStand. It is a total tank, but that solid base is a space hog and you cant really tuck your keyboard under it when you are done working. Since youre on a 60 buck budget, I would suggest looking at the Soundance Laptop Stand for Desk LS1 Aluminum. It is super sturdy like the mStand but has a much more open design for better cooling, which is a huge plus if your MacBook is running hot. Tbh, it is usually only like 30 bucks too. Make sure to check out camelcamelcamel or Honey to track the prices before you buy so you dont get ripped off. I also recommend browsing the desksetup subreddit for some small-space inspiration... people there have some genius hacks for tiny Chicago apartments. Good luck with the new gig!

tokarnyy_gmSl · Answer

Ive been super happy with the Twelve South Curve Laptop Stand Matte Black for my small setup. It works well because the open design is way better for cooling than a solid plate. Honestly, it takes up way less visual space on a desk too. No complaints about stability either, it stays rock solid even when Im typing fast. Definitely worth the price for a studio apartment.