Its lap desks are backed by a one-year warranty, which should give you plenty of time to test out yours and make sure it’s working properly. I don't find it to be very intuitive to use at first, though—I had to read the directions to figure out I had it upside down. A lap desk's primary function is to provide a stable and uniform work surface while sitting in various positions.

Although we appreciated the wide, supportive legs and large desktop surface area, these features come with tradeoffs. After testing for weeks, most of our testers gravitated toward the adjustable models for their versatility of working positions.By comparison, some other models we tested, like the AboveTek, have laptop clasps or other extra features that our testers agreed were super annoying and impeded the basic functions of the lap desk. But what I really like about this one is that it's light and folds down to just half an inch thick, so you can take it anywhere without adding much bulk.

No matter how comfortable or adjustable a desk is, it won't perform as well if it's wobbly or always toppling over. Also, these lap desks’ legs extend straight down from their work surface—leaving just over 18 inches for your legs in between them. No longer do you have to gaze wistfully out of an office window on sunny days - you can simply up sticks and relocate to your garden or a local park, getting fresh air and vitamin D without affecting your output. They hardly require any setup time and are easy to escape from when you need to get up and move around.Nick studied civil engineering and brings a technical and scientific eye to the testing of all products, even ones as simple as lap desks. It’s a multitasker that she says she reaches for “when I want to work from bed, when I want to eat and watch Netflix, when I want to photograph something. We checked the listings on Fakespot, eliminating those with a C grade or lower, which suggests some untrustworthiness in the reviews.

Like our top pick, it has a slot for a phone on top, as well as an elastic band on the corner for extra storage, and its handle and cushion are covered in a soft-yet-rugged fabric. But in practice, that laptop rest is made of hard plastic and makes the whole thing uncomfortable to use. A handy feature of this lap desk, which we didn’t see in most other models, is its storage compartment. The aluminum desktop surface helps prevent heat buildup and can be tilted at an angle or positioned flat.If you're in the same boat, the Lention 11-in-1 docking station corrects the frustrating lack of ports.

However, it can be uncomfortable - not to mention horrendous for your posture - to balance your screen on the ground.Though if you have generous hips or a larger body, it may be a tight squeeze to fit between this desk’s legs. 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. The two main kinds of lap desks either sit directly on your lap or have little foldable legs attached to them so they can also be used as tray tables (think classic breakfast-in-bed tables). To qualify for a refund or replacement, products need to be complete with all components and original packaging. Our legged models also get some table time in place of our stand-up desks, which generally is a far less expensive and more versatile option.