- 9.20/10 1. Premium pick: Neetto Height Adjustable Laptop Bed Desk
- 8.60/10 2. Editors choice: Moclever Laptop Table
- 8.40/10 3. Best value: PWR+ Laptop Table Stand
- 9.20/10 4. Nnewvante Adjustable Laptop Desk Table
- 9.00/10 5. Sofia + Sam Multi Tasking Lap Desk
- 8.20/10 6. Executive Office Solutions Portable Adjustable Aluminum Laptop Desk
- 8.80/10 7. Winsome Baldwin Bed Tray
For remote workers, after-hours workers, and telecommuters, lap desks are a great way to break the tradition of being tethered to a desk, allowing you to work in multiple locations throughout the day.
As well as offering a stable position for your laptop, most lap desks double up as reading desks and drawing tables, making the possibilities even more significant.
Here are the best ergonomic home office lap desks for laptops.
The Neetto Height Adjustable Laptop Bed Desk offers a sleek design and provides high-quality materials reflected by the slightly higher price tag compared to the competition.
You can tilt the table up to 30 degrees with the easy-to-use locking mechanism and effortlessly fold the legs or adjust them into the optimal position.
The wide surface supports a laptop and mouse. Unfortunately, it doesn't feature any cooling fans or ventilation, which would have been a nice touch to this excellent ergonomically designed lap desk.
- 30-degree tilt
- Plastic tabs to prevent laptop from slipping
- Adjustable legs
- Brand: Avantree
- Material: Wood
- Compatibility: Up to 17 inches
- Ventilation: None
- Weight: 3.85lbs
- Easy to adjust
- Large space to work on
- Highly portable
- No cooling features
The Moclever Laptop Table comes packed full of helpful features at an affordable price. There are four USB ports so you can charge your devices separately from your laptop, as well as an LED light if you're working in the dark.
This lap desk accommodates laptops up to 15.6 inches. However, you could fit a 17-inch laptop if you're willing to sacrifice some of your mouse pad room.
The ergonomically-designed unit allows you to adjust the legs' height, mouse pad surface, and main tilting surface. With the additional electronics, this lap desk is heavier than others, and the plastic does give it a bit of a cheap feel.
- Built-in cooling fans
- Adjustable angles
- Three LED lights
- Brand: Moclever
- Material: Plastic
- Compatibility: Up to 15.6 inches
- Ventilation: Cooling fan
- Weight: 3.99lbs
- Solid plastic construction
- Built-in fan and USB ports
- LED lighting
- Heavy
The PWR+ Laptop Table Stand may look like something from a sci-fi movie, with its adjustable legs and aluminum construction, but it offers optimal ergonomics for any laptop user.
You can rotate the three joints up to 360 degrees with a button press, allowing you to move it into the best position for your location. Whether you're on the couch, bed, or train, this lap desk will likely suit your requirements.
The built-in mouse pad and USB-powered CPU cooling fans are a welcome addition, especially given the low price. However, the initial setup can be a bit of a pain to get the best position.
- Ergonomic design
- Versatile options
- USB cooling fans
- Brand: PWR+
- Material: Aluminum
- Compatibility: Up to 17 inches
- Ventilation: USB-powered cooling fans
- Weight: 3.94lbs
- 360-degree adjustable joints
- Built-in fan and mouse pad
- Extremely lightweight
- Complicated to set up
The Nnewvante Adjustable Laptop Desk Table offers a unique bamboo design that feels solid and requires no assembly. The unit is heavier than its aluminum counterparts.
Consequently, this isn't the most portable lap desk. However, with no construction required, the desk can be used right out of the box. It also offers five tilt settings to a maximum of 45 degrees.
The handy mouse pad also offers indentations for your phone or coffee mug, as well as a USB fan to keep your laptop cool. A small drawer stores items, but the stand itself may not accommodate laptops over 17 inches.
- Leg lock
- Removable leg covers
- USB fan
- Brand: Nnewvante
- Material: Bamboo
- Compatibility: Up to 15.6 inches
- Ventilation: USB fan
- Weight: 5.85lbs
- Solid bamboo construction
- Five-step tilt
- Built-in fan
- Doesn't accommodate larger laptops
The Sofia + Sam Multi Tasking Lap Desk is a stylish looking lap desk and requires no assembly at all. The large surface can hold laptops up to 18 inches, which is greater than most lap desks.
The built-in mouse pad has a useful slot for holding your phone and tablet---a practical feature not found elsewhere. You can easily tilt the main table to suit your viewing angle. However, there is no option to adjust the height, set to 9.25 inches off the table.
Being so large, this lap desk isn't the most portable, nor is it very ergonomic due to its lack of features. However, if you're happy to work from your bed, this might be ideal.
- Easy setup and no assembly
- Built-in mouse pad
- Tilting table
- Brand: Sofia + Sam
- Material: Walnut
- Compatibility: Up to 18 inches
- Ventilation: None
- Weight: 5.49 pounds
- Attractive design
- Places for tablet and phone
- Ideal for larger laptops
- No height adjustment
The Executive Office Solutions Portable Adjustable Aluminum Laptop Desk comes in four different colors. The three 360-degree rotating joints can be adjusted to a selection of positions to offer the best comfort wherever you go.
As expected for the price, you'll find fewer features here than with other lap desks. Notably, there's no powered cooling fans or mouse pad. However, the ergonomic design is extremely appealing, making it highly portable.
- Multiple color options
- Cooling holes
- 360-degree rotating joints
- Brand: Executive Office Solutions
- Material: Aluminum
- Compatibility: Up to 15 inches
- Ventilation: Cooling holes
- Weight: 2.64lbs
- Ergonomic design
- Highly portable
- Variety of colors to choose from
- Potential durability issues
The Winsome Baldwin Bed Tray is ready to use out of the box, offering a solid feel with its wood-effect construction. Due to its build, this lap desk is heavier than the competition coming in at a whopping seven pounds.
You can lock the top table into one of four incline settings and make use of the small drawer on the side to store pens, pencils, and even a phone. While the top can be adjusted, the lack of adjustable legs is notable in the Winsome Baldwin Bed Tray.
As a result, some users may find it doesn't fit comfortably on their laps. However, the legs can be folded, which may prove more comfortable and offer easier transportation.
- Foldable legs
- Four incline settings
- Small drawer
- Brand: Winsome
- Material: Bamboo
- Compatibility: Up to 15.6 inches
- Ventilation: None
- Weight: 7lbs
- Solid construction
- Extra storage space
- Affordable
- Lacks height adjustment
FAQ
Q: Are Lap Desks Ergonomic?
Most lap desks are ergonomically designed, allowing you to adjust the height of the tray, legs and offer tilt angles. However, not all lap desks feature an ergonomic design, and some may only provide partial adjustments, like only the legs, for example.
Q: Should You Elevate Your Laptop?
You should elevate your laptop so that the height and angle allow you to view the screen without having to bend or rotate your neck. Ergonomic lap desks should enable you to alter the height and tilt, meaning you can position your laptop in the optimal place.
Q: Are Lap Desks Repairable?
Generally speaking, most lap desks should be repairable. They tend to have adjustable legs and other positionings connected by screws or moving parts that are easily replaced. Some wooden or less ergonomic lap desks may be harder to repair as they have fewer mechanical parts.
