Keeping your MacBook screen at eye level helps reduce eye and muscle strain, since you don't have to lower your head. Killing two birds with one stone, placing your computer on a stand helps to keep a desk always tidy.
From a professional point of view, this installation will allow you to be more productive and to have a better seat, position for your video calls too.
Classic stands elevate your laptop to eye level; models characterized as vertical allow you to keep your workspace tidy and store your accessories such as your smartphone charger or a hard drive.
The advantage that these two types of support have in common is that they prevent your devices from overheating.
Through this test bench, discover the best supports for MacBook Pro and Air available on the market. Most even mimic the sleek, metallic design of Apple products.
1Twelve South Curve
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The Twelve South Curve model features a modern aluminum design, available in matte black and white. It has been designed with non-slip arms and has silicone pads.
With this support, you can elevate your MacBook to relieve your neck and shoulders.
You shouldn't feel any heat either, since it doesn't block your computer's air vents and thus provides rapid cooling.
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UGREEN Laptop stand
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UGREEN designs many gadgets for smartphones, computers, etc.
Its foldable stand for laptops or Macbooks allows you to enjoy 5 inclinations, and its non-slip silicone tips keep your device in place and prevent it from slipping.
Its "hollow" construction lets your computer breathe and thus prevents it from overheating.
You will appreciate its simple design, light, transportable and solid at the same time, because according to the brand it supports up to 5 kg.
For its transport, Ugreen thought of accompanying it with a case.
3Novodio metal bracket
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The Mac Novodio stand sports an aluminum design that pairs perfectly with the aesthetics of your computer. Featuring rubber feet, it sits perfectly in place on your desk surface.
Of a quite reasonable size, it will perfectly accommodate your Mac, but also your tablet. Also, foldable and equipped with a removable handle, it is easily transportable and can slip into a backpack.
Thanks to its height of 70 mm, the tilting of the Novodio makes it possible to keep your screen perfectly aligned with your eyes. In addition, you will no longer have to worry about the computer overheating.
4Support Satechi
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The Satechi metal stand is foldable and light (less than 500g), which makes it even more ergonomic than its competitors.
Indeed, you can store it in your bag and thus carry it anywhere. It doesn't raise your MacBook as high as the Twelve South Curve or Beststand Cooling models do, but it sits at the right height for your eyes.
Its design blends very well with MacBooks, it is available in silver, gold, rose gold, space gray and black. Also note that it is suitable for any laptop from 12 to 17 inches but also for iPads.
Its rubber base ensures its maintenance once placed on a table.
5Rain Design mTower
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The Rain Design mTower is an enclosed, minimalist and lightweight vertical stand that saves space on your desk while keeping your MacBook cool.
In anodized aluminum, it gives the impression of floating your computer especially as it blends perfectly with the design and color of Apple devices. It fits MacBook (except 16 inch) and Air.
It elevates these up to 8cm above your desk surface and includes a number of inserts to ensure your MacBook fits snugly.
6Twelve South BookArc
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Twelve South's BookArc was designed to match the aesthetics of Apple laptops and works with the MacBook, MacBook Air (2018-2021), and MacBook Pro (2016-2021).
Space-saving, this vertical model turns your macOS into a desktop computer without you having to open it. Its minimalist design optimizes your workspace and improves the airflow that emanates from your computer.
Various interchangeable inserts are included with the BookArc so that it fits with any laptop.
7SATECHI Support Universel Vertical
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Satechi manufactures beautiful accessories that are said to be universal, but whose style fits perfectly with the aesthetics of Apple products.
This sleek, yet sturdy, vertical aluminum stand is adjustable. It is equipped with a knob that allows the width of the stand to be tightened or loosened by a few centimeters, so that it fits most laptops.
With this Satechi you will save space since your MacBook, although paired with an external display, will remain closed. You can also connect a docking station with an HDMI or DisplayPort port.
It is available in silver and space gray.
8OMoton Vertical
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The OMoton Vertical is minimalist, small, but with a clever underside. Indeed, under the support hide four adjustable screws to let you determine its width from 1 to 4 cm to suit your laptop.
Its interior is made of non-slip silicone, which should also prevent any scratches to your Mac's case.
The OMoton stand is available in black, gray and silver. There's also a dual version, if you want to keep your tablet close by.
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