We compared two tablet desk stands: the UGREEN iPad Stand Tablet Desk Holder and the tounee Height Adjustable Tablet Stand.
What we looked at
Height range, portability, and price.
The verdict
If you want a compact stand that folds flat for travel, the UGREEN is the pick at £13.45. If you would rather pay £6.45 more for eye-level height adjustment and support for larger portable monitors, the tounee is the alternative, at £19.90.
A £13.45 fully foldable stand for devices up to 13in.
A £19.90 stand that extends to 18.11in for 15.6in monitors.
UGREEN iPad Stand Tablet Desk Holder Foldable — Most Portable
Intended for: Marketed as a 360-degree rotating aluminium stand with two adjustable hinges, folding fully flat for travel, supporting devices up to 13 inches in both portrait and landscape mode with a protective case on. Carries 4.7 stars from 1.6K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- 4.7 stars from 1.6K ratings on this listing
- Cheaper than the tounee on these listings, at £13.45
- Folds completely flat for travel and storage
- 360-degree rotation for portrait or landscape viewing
Worth knowing
- No stated height extension for eye-level use, unlike the tounee
- Supports devices up to 13in, smaller than 15.6in portable monitors
Best for
- Buyers who want a compact, travel-friendly stand
- Anyone who wants the lower price
- Those who want quick portrait/landscape switching
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a taller stand for eye-level viewing
- Anyone who wants support for larger 15.6in portable monitors
tounee Height Adjustable Tablet Stand — Best for Eye-Level Viewing
Intended for: Marketed as a height-adjustable stand extending from 11.81in to 18.11in for eye-level viewing, supporting up to 3.5lbs/1.6kg and optimised for 15.6in portable monitors, with an extra-wide case-friendly clamp up to 17mm thick, an aluminium build with a weighted base, and 1-minute assembly. Carries 4.5 stars from 2.6K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Height adjustable up to 18.11in for eye-level viewing, unlike the UGREEN
- Optimised for 15.6in portable monitors as well as tablets
- Case-friendly clamp fits devices up to 17mm thick
- Weighted base for stability at full height
Worth knowing
- Costs £6.45 more than the UGREEN on these listings
- Does not fold flat, unlike the UGREEN
Best for
- Buyers who want eye-level height adjustment for posture
- Anyone who wants to support a 15.6in portable monitor
- Those who want a sturdier weighted base
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a fully foldable travel stand
- Anyone who wants the lower price
