Laptop Stands

A laptop stand solves these issues by raising the laptop to your eye level thereby allowing you to assume a better seated posture when working. It also helps to improve your typing ergonomics because you can connect an external keyboard toyour laptop without having to push the laptop back on your desk making the screen too far away to see comfortably. There are some dual rise stands that can fit an external keyboard directly beneath the laptop which is handy if you need to work really close to the screen (e.g. with a touchscreen laptop).

Another benefit of a laptop stand is improved airflow which can prevent overheating, keep your laptop performing optimally and conserve its battery life. Most laptops are compact meaning their internal components are tightly fitted together with little space for air to circulate internally. By raising the laptop away from the desk, a laptop stand enables better airflow to keep your laptop properly ventilated. Some stands are equipped with fan vents or USB powered cooling fans to provide a cooling boost.

Laptop stands can be broadly classified into three main types; slanted stands, dual rise stands and folding tables. Slanted stands are often the cheapest, lightest and easiest to carry around (they can be collapsed when not in used) but the keyboard will always be slanted so you may need to invest in an external keyboard. Dual rise stands work by lifting both screen and keyboard and some models let you slide an external keyboard underneath the laptop for close up work. Riser stands are typically bulkier and pricier but some models let you type comfortably directly on the laptop's keyboard. Folding tables are the most flexible and adaptable with many models featuring fans for enhanced cooling. They are the priciest of the three stand types and most cumbersome but they can be adjusted to be used in a variety of settings including your lap whilst sat on the couch, in bed or even as a standing desk.