Even though its topper is not made of real wood (which might look and feel more luxurious but will also be heavier), the Designer lap desk feels sturdy and well constructed. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Snagging one of the laptop stands below is one of many ways you can improve your posture when sitting at a desk for long periods.

Our portability evaluation turns the tables on many of the larger, more durable, and more fully-featured lap desks and tends to favor the simpler, lighter, more affordable options. Though a lap desk may improve ergonomics a little, and can keep a hot laptop off your bare legs, padded options like the Designer desk do only so much.Of the traditional padded desks that sit directly on your lap, the Wishacc Home Office Bamboo and the LapGear Designer are the most comfortable. The Saiji Laptop Bed Tray makes it easy to dial in a comfortable work position no matter where you're stationed. Having the right laptop stand can make life more comfortable, so you can stop craning your neck while you work. While lap desks are more versatile, we also do extensive testing of the best standing desk converters, best laptop stands, and the top-ranked wireless mice as well.

A handy feature of this lap desk, which we didn’t see in most other models, is its storage compartment. Similar to our comfort metric, the adjustable table-style desks are the highest performers regarding adjustability. A lap desk's primary function is to provide a stable and uniform work surface while sitting in various positions. The Mind Reader is one of the most portable models with a built-in carry handle to go along with its lightweight and compact design. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design.We also measured the height from our laps to the topmost surface, because raising the laptop higher off your lap helps with heat management and ergonomics. It can comfortably accommodate laptops with screen sizes up to 15 inches and it’s angled, making it more comfortable to type and reducing neck strain. A rectangular piece of padding either sits flush with the rest of the padding to create a level bottom pad or can fold out towards the top end of the desk to add some height and desktop tilt and increase the airflow under the desktop. If you're standing for most of the day, go for the ObVus Solutions Tower, which can go higher and is more likely to reach eye level for most people.