7 Useful MacBook stands to help you work smarter

By Ashley Timms on Jul 19, 2018, 4:46 pm EDT under Daily Digest

You may think a laptop is fine without a stand. But, the right one can improve your workflow. From better air circulation to improving your posture, these useful MacBook stands are all about helping you work faster and smarter.

7 Useful MacBook stands to help you work smarter

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When you think of a laptop, you think of being able to work right on your lap. However, elevating your MacBook with a stand can actually help your productivity. This is because the elevation allows for better air circulation for your laptop as well as giving you a more ergonomic viewing angle. As a result, your MacBook works more efficiently, and so do you.

But, not all MacBook stands are created equal.

We’ve curated seven useful MacBook stands that can truly up your game at work.

ProBASE HD USB-C Aluminum Monitor Stand by MonitorMate

The ProBASE is complete with a USB Type-C port as well as a 4K HDMI output and it also has USB ports. This design lets you plug everything in at once while keeping things organized. In line with the tidy design, the bottom of the ProBASE offers additional storage to stash away your keyboard or laptop when they’re not in use.

USB-C Aluminum Monitor Stand

Why we love it: There’s literally a port for everything.

Henge Docks Horizontal MacBook Pro Docking Station

This device holds your laptop at the perfect angle but it does so much more. The Henge Dock gives you automated docking capabilities. With 13 different expansion ports, you can plug in any and every device you need.

Horizontal MacBook Pro Docking Station

Why we love it: There’s room to plug in up to three external displays to create a complete workstation.

MOBICASE Lightweight Laptop Stand Bag

With space for everything you need, this lightweight bag has a hidden secret. It has a built-in laptop stand to keep you ergonomic and comfortable while you work from anywhere. Great for remote workers, the MOBICASE can adjust and raise your display by up to 8 inches.

Lightweight Laptop Stand Bag

Why we love it: The bag blends in perfectly with your mobile lifestyle.

Twelve South Curve MacBook Desktop Stand

Sleek and steady, this stand offers you total peace of mind while bringing your device to eye level. The Curve Stand uses lightweight aluminum that is sculpted into a modern shape. The elegant design actually curves at the bottom and separates into two bars.

Curve MacBook Desktop Stand

Why we love it: There’s a small notch to keep your laptop from slipping.

de Dolomieu Marble Laptop Block

Specifically designed for the Apple laptop, this stand is a work of art. In fact, it uses the beautiful Statuario Marble from Carrara, Italy. Made in Germany, the Marble Block helps to lift your device to just the perfect height.

Marble Laptop Block

Why we love it: Quite possibly the classiest laptop stand of all time.

Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Laptop Dock

Ideal for your MacBook Pro, this system allows you to enhance your workspace instantly. The device plugs into your laptop using the USB-C port and provides you with all the extra ports you need.

Thunderbolt 3 Laptop Dock

Why we love it: The simple design ticks all the boxes for an ideal stand.

Elevator Laptop Stand by Griffin Technology

Elegantly lifting your laptop off your desk by 5.5 inches, this sturdy stand also helps to keep your device cool with 360 degrees of air circulation. The Elevator Stand works with both Mac and PC laptops and features grips and durable plastic guards on the arms to keep it from sliding.

Elevator Laptop Stand

Why we love it: The stand offers 360-degrees of air circulation which is great for your MacBook.

Did we miss out any useful MacBook stands in this list? Let us know in the comments below.

Ashley Timms

Ashley Timms is an editor at Gadget Flow where she gets to write about the most incredible products in the world. When she’s not writing, she’s producing fine art dog photography.

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