If you’ve ever found yourself hunched over your laptop for hours, rubbing your neck or squinting at the screen, you’re not alone.
As more of us work remotely or spend extended hours on our laptops, whether it's working or studying, the topic of ergonomics has become more important than ever.
One simple desk tool that promises better posture, reduced strain, and even improved productivity is the humble laptop stand - a simple structure designed to elevate your laptop to a more comfortable eye level so you’re not constantly looking down and straining your neck.
But do you really need one?
The answer to this question is - maybe. It really depends on how you use your laptop and how your body feels after a long session. If you’re constantly dealing with a sore neck, tight shoulders, or bad posture from looking down at your screen, a laptop stand could be a game-changer.
Keep reading to discover our top benefits of using a laptop stand and why, for most people, it should be one of your office essentials.
The Benefits of Using a Laptop Stand
1. It Protects Your Laptop From Drink Spills
If you’ve ever spilled a whole cup of tea across your desk, you’re not the only one! It’s unfortunately more common than you’d think.
But by placing your laptop on a stand, you keep it elevated from the surface of your desk, protecting it from any accidental spills.
This is especially important if using your laptop to work or study as this elevation provides a safeguard against potential data loss and hardware damage from spilling liquid on your laptop, which can otherwise be costly and time-consuming to repair.
Spilling liquid on a laptop can cause anything from minor issues to total failure, especially if it's sugary or reaches internal components,
2. Improved Posture
One of the most significant benefits of using a laptop stand is that it helps to improve your posture while sat.
This is due to the fact that the laptop stand elevates your laptop screen to eye level, reducing the need to hunch over your laptop and improving your posture as a result.
The best part about this is that adjustable laptop stands come with several height and angle options, so you can find the right alignment for your specific needs and work space.
When setting your laptop stand up, make sure that your eyes are level with the top of the laptop screen, but around 45 - 70cm from it, and your back should be straight, and touching the back of your chair.
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This leads us nicely onto point number 3…
3. Increased Productivity Levels
When your laptop screen is at the correct height and your posture is great, you can much more easily focus on your tasks. This is because, when you reduce discomfort and fatigue, you reduce distraction, allowing you to work for longer periods without the physical strain.
What’s more, laptop stands come with built-in features such as cable management systems and storage compartments, helping to declutter your desk and keep essential office items within reach.
4. It Can Prevent Short and Long-Term Strain
Another significant benefit that comes with using a laptop stand is that they can prevent both short and long-term strain and pain associated with laptop use.
For example, as they encourage a more upright and ergonomic sitting position, you can maintain the natural curve of your spine, reducing strain on your neck and back.
By encouraging a more natural upright position for your hands, a laptop stand can also reduce strain on your wrists, reducing the risk of repetitive strain injuries.
On the topic of wrists, some ergonomically designed laptop stands come with features like wrist rests and angled platforms that further enhance this type of comfort.
An ergonomic keyboard and mouse can also support this.
5. It Creates More Desk Space
Aside from health benefits, a laptop stand can help organise your workspace by creating additional space underneath your laptop, which can be used to store your keyboard, mouse, or accessories when they’re not in use.
Some laptop stands even come with built-in storage, giving you a designated spot to keep your documents, tablet or mobile phone while you work.
6. It Makes Video Calls More Professional
When your laptop is placed flat on a desk, the built-in camera often captures an unflattering, upward angle - showing more of the underside of your face or the background ceiling than you'd probably prefer.
Elevating your laptop brings the camera closer to eye level, creating a more natural and balanced framing. This not only improves your on-screen appearance but also helps present a more attentive and confident presence during virtual meetings, interviews, or presentations.
What is the Best Laptop Stand?
Selecting the right laptop stand is an important decision as it can significantly enhance your workspace ergonomics, improve posture, and boost productivity while working or studying.
One of the best laptop stands on the market is the Vara Laptop Holder Attachment for Monitor Arm with VESA Mount, an ergonomic must-have for all laptop users, allowing you to raise your laptop up to the correct eye level.
With a generous weight capacity of 10 Kg, the heavy-duty Vara laptop holder securely holds your laptop in a non-slip grip and is suitable for pretty much every laptop out there.
This laptop holder is built to last, being made of high grade steel and finished in a tough epoxy powder coating, it is available in black, silver and white finish.
Another popular laptop stand at a slightly lower price point is the Ulrika Adjustable Laptop Stand, designed to fit any laptop from a 10” Chromebook to a 17” whopper, the Ulrika laptop stand is lightweight, compact and folds (almost) flat, so when you’re not working at your standing desk, it’s easy to take with you.
There we have it!
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