Top of screen at eye level when seated upright. For a 1.75 m user roughly 30–40 cm above the desk. Adjustable models range 18 to 50 cm.
Yes — once the screen is at eye level the notebook keyboard sits too high for the wrists. Bluetooth keyboard + mouse gives optimal ergonomics.
Look for 10 kg capacity and at least 35 cm width. Premium aluminium stands like Twelve South Curve or Rain Design mStand are built for it.
Folding X-stands weigh 200–400 g and fit flat in any notebook bag. Solid aluminium models are 800 g–1.5 kg.
Yes, aluminium conducts heat better than plastic and lowers MacBook underside temperature by 2–5 °C.
Guide & know-how
Laptop stands at RPD — from flat travel stands to solid aluminium stands with height-adjustable column. We stock X-shape folding stands for home-office and co-working, vertical mounts that hold a MacBook upright to save desk space, and Z-shape models with 6–10 tilt steps for the right eye-screen height. Recommended height: top of screen at eye level — relieves neck and shoulders. Ships from our Basel warehouse, same-day dispatch by 4 pm, free above CHF 15 and 2-year Swiss warranty. Invoice payment available (credit check by Powerpay).
For home-office a height-adjustable aluminium stand at 25–50 cm is ideal — top of screen at eye level. For co-working and travel X-shape folding stands in aluminium are perfect: light (200–400 g), set up in 30 seconds, fits any notebook bag. If the MacBook runs closed with an external display (clamshell mode), a vertical mount saves desk real estate.
Aluminium stands double as a heat sink and cool the MacBook by around 2–5 °C. Robust, durable and stylistically matched to Apple''s design. Plastic stands are lighter and cheaper but don''t conduct heat. Wood stands in bamboo or walnut are the sustainable premium option but require care to prevent staining.
All stands fit MacBooks from 13″ to 16″ and generic notebooks 13–17.3″. Look for a 5–10 kg load rating and a base at least 30 cm wide. For the heavy MacBook Pro 16″ choose 10 kg capacity. Vertical mounts work for every MacBook since 2016 (closed-lid mode with external display + keyboard + mouse).
Ergonomic rule: top of screen at eye level, keyboard separate at desk height, mouse to the right. Look for non-slip silicone pads top and bottom — otherwise the MacBook slides. Recycled aluminium is sustainable, anodised finishes prevent scratches on the chassis. CE compliance is voluntary for desk accessories in Switzerland — we check every product for stability and edge safety.
Shipped from our Basel warehouse — A-Post 1–2 working days, express next business day or free pickup in Basel, Aarau or Olten (same-day Switzerland-wide for orders before 4 pm). 2 years Swiss warranty on all products, 14-day returns. Invoice payment available (credit check by Powerpay), best-price guarantee CH. Where possible we use recycled materials and sustainable packaging. Visit one of our three stores for personal advice — bring your device and we will find the matching accessory together.
