Whatever you’re looking for, chances are someone has released an iPad stand that meets your requirements. Here we take a look at some of the best.
What do you look for in an iPad stand? Maybe you need something to hold your premium tablet in place while you charge it, or maybe you want a clever gadget to elevate it off your desk, so you can view the screen without holding it. You may want something to carry around with you. Whatever you’re looking for, there’s likely to be an iPad stand that will meet your requirements. Let’s take a look at some of the best.
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Twelve South HoverBar Duo
Editor’s Pick
HoverBar Duo is the perfect choice if you need to hold your iPad up while it’s on your desk. It can raise your iPad between 5-8.68 inches, it comes with a desktop base and shelf clamp, so you can use it as a freestanding unit or a semi-permanent mount, it’s available in black or white and is great for a desktop or worktop.
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Twelve towers south of the HoverBar
better overall
You can see why they call this suite the tower. You can set it to a minimum of 3 feet off the ground, and a maximum of more than 5 feet. This tall stand is ideal if you like to work out on Apple Fitness+, follow online recipes in the kitchen, or watch an iPad video in bed. You can install it next to your desk and use it as an additional monitor for your Mac, too. It is available in black or white.
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Amazon Basics Multi-Angle Portable Stand for iPad Tablet, E-reader, and Phone
The best value
If all you want is a solid, all-in-one tablet stand for your desk or nightstand, this Amazon-branded one is perfect. It’s very affordable, available in black or silver, and can hold your iPad in portrait or landscape mode. You can even adjust the angle at which you hold the tablet. It’s great if you want to use your iPad with a Bluetooth keyboard, or for watching videos.
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Twelve South ParcSlope for MacBook and iPad
Great for writing
ParcSlope holds your iPad at the perfect angle for typing. Place your iPad (or notebook) on the ParcSlope, and raise it to a wrist-friendly 18-degree angle, perfect for your tablet’s virtual keyboard. It’s great for drawing with the Apple Pencil, too. It’s well built, looks great, and has built-in cable management for convenience when charging.
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Tablet stand pillow
The best in bed
If you enjoy watching videos, reading e-books, or updating your social media accounts while lying in bed, this tablet stand may make it more convenient. Simply place it on your stomach and place your iPad on the stand. It’s made of high-density memory foam and covered in soft suede. It’s great on your desk or on your lap, too.
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Twelve South Compass Pro
most portable
Twelve South makes some great iPad stands, and this is one of the most portable. When not in use, it folds down to just 18.6cm long and 3.2cm wide. It even comes with a carrying case. When opened, it holds the iPad in portrait or landscape mode, can be flipped up and used at a 15-degree angle for writing or drawing, and the back leg can be adjusted to hold the screen at different angles.
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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and iPad Air
Great keyboard case
Are we cheating by naming this situation? i don’t think so. It’s a high-quality keyboard case, packed with a built-in Magic Trackpad, but if you put it on your desk or nightstand and open it up, it works as a decent stand, too. You can use your iPad as a laptop when you’re out and about, but you can prop it up for watching video, too.
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Mippko Tablet Stand for Microphone Stand
Great for singers
Musicians and karaoke lovers will appreciate this. You can use it to securely mount your iPad to your microphone stand. There are two 360-degree ball heads, one at the end of each arm, and an articulated joint in the middle. Among them, they let you adjust your iPad to a wide range of heights and angles, so you can see the lyrics as you sing along.
Which is the best iPad for you?
So who is the winner? It’s hard to pick one of these iPads as the best of the bunch, since they’re all made for specific purposes, but we definitely have our favorites. If you’re looking for a versatile stand that you can use to hold your monitor at any angle, Twelve South’s HoverBar Tower and HoverBar Duo are two excellent devices. Which of the two you buy depends on whether you want to use it on your desk or on the floor. The Twelve South Compass Pro is perfect for portability, too. When not in use, you can tuck it away in your bag or even in your pocket, and when you need it, setting it up is quick and easy.
If you don’t want to spend a lot, the Eono Tablet Stand and KANRAX Soft Tablet Stand do a good job and are very cost-effective. The Eono stand is ideal for desks, tables and countertops, while the KANRAX is ideal for use on your lap or in bed, where many tablet stands may not fit. And if you want to use your iPad for an in-store or public display or to operate a cash register, Maclocks’ Space Kiosk app is perfect. Keeps your tablet securely attached to a wall or work surface, without restricting its use, including screen, buttons and cameras. No matter what awesome iPad you have, you’ll find a way to boost it however you see fit.
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