You’re often craning your neck when you work on a laptop, and that’s not good for your back. Laptop stands can help, whether you’re at home or in the office, especially if you want to upgrade from using a stack of old books. The best laptop stands raise your laptop’s screen closer to eye level, bettering your posture, and some can even go from sitting to standing. We’ve tested a handful, and these are our favorites.
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Peripherals Are Important
Snagging one of the laptop stands below is just one of many ways you can improve your posture when sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Hooking up a computer monitor to your laptop is another. Not only does it let you multitask easier, but it also means you won’t have to crane your neck as much.
Some of these laptop stands are best paired with a separate keyboard and mouse. These peripherals mean you can set your laptop farther away and at various heights, and you won’t need to stretch your arms in weird or awkward ways just to type. The right mouse can even help prevent muscle pain or carpal tunnel syndrome, so check out our recommendations in our Best Keyboards and Best Gaming Mouse guides.
Updated January 2021: We’ve added the Smarter Furniture Desk Converter, G.Flow Stone Foldable Stand, Grovemade Walnut Laptop Riser, and a docking station we like.
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