14 Best Monitor Stands (Review) In 2020

Our top pick for the best monitor stand is the Simple Trending Anti-Slip Metal Monitor Stand. This is a very simple stand that is designed to raise your monitor to eye level. There should be no need for any future neck pain with this.

Made from black metal, it is a highly durable stand with suction pads on the base to prevent any slippages or scratches on your desk. It also comes in a pack of two so could be used for dual monitors or for two workspaces. The Simple Trending Stand measures 5 inches high, so there is space underneath for papers to help you keep your desk tidy, although the unit is not height adjustable.

The Zri Bamboo Monitor Stand is wide enough to fit a regular full-sized monitor or a laptop as it has a generous width of 22 inches. Made from MDF with a white finish, this unit has small cubby holes or slots along the top which are ideal for holding pens, a cup, or your phone, and a lip at the back for your cables to rest in. Inside the stand, there are two bamboo drawers that measure just under three inches deep. Full-sized keyboards can also fit underneath the stand.

The Zri will raise your monitor 4.7 inches off your desk, which should help to alleviate any neck pain. This is a good option if you want to keep your desk free from clutter, although there is no adjustability.

There have been reports of poor construction with some of these units where the wood is not joined perfectly so it is not the best choice if you need a heavy-duty mount for your monitors.

If you have two monitors or need to keep a monitor plus a printer on your computer desk, then the Office Oasis Large Bamboo Dual Monitor Stand is worth considering. This unit measures 42 inches wide and sits 4.25 inches above the desk, and it is available in black, brown or natural finish. The non-slip rubber feet will protect your desk from any scratches.

It is a very stable unit made from solid bamboo, and the non-adjustable height of 4.25 inches has been selected as it is the most common measurement needed to reduce hunching and poor posture. The Office Oasis can also be used as a TV stand.

The Way Basics Modern Computer Monitor Stand is available in four different colors and is a simple, almost unnoticeable unit when placed on your desk. It is made from non-toxic, zBoard recycled paperboard. This stand is designed to raise your monitor to eye level while freeing up some of your desk space, although it only lifts up by 3 inches, so not ideal if you are quite tall. The space under the top of the unit measures 2 inches high, so it is big enough to store a small stack of papers here.

Assembly for the Way Basics stand is tool-free and done with peel-off adhesive strip, and although it shouldn’t cause any scratches on your desk, there is no rubber protection.

The Bamboo Monitor Stand Riser from Amanda Home Furnishings has a high load capacity, as it can comfortably cope with 80lbs, which is more than enough for the heaviest monitors. This is a simple design, made entirely from bamboo, and while it does not have any storage drawers, it does have three small grooves or slots on the top. These are large enough to support your phone or to hold a few pens or earphones.

The stand will raise your monitor by 4.1 inches and has a 3.5-inch high gap underneath so you can hide your papers and mouse away when not using them. It is 16 inches wide, so it will be large enough for most monitors and works to hold a laptop.

This Bamboo riser is very easy to assemble, and the only criticism is that the grooves on the top of the unit are just a little too small to hold modern phones, as they are intended to do.

The Valen Monitor Stand Riser is well thought out in terms of storage design. This unit measures a total width of 26inches, which included the two small organizer drawers that can be connected to either the right or the left of the riser. These small drawers on their own measure 6 x 8 x 3 inches each, so will work well to tidy office supplies such as pens, staples, paperclips, etc.

The main body of this stand will raise your monitor by 5inches and can support a weight of 40lbs. There are three large compartments plus space underneath to accommodate your keyboard when not in use. There are also grommet holes on the back surface that works as a cable management system. The Valen has a good design to help you tidy your desk, but the quality of construction and material lets it down.

The Klearlook Foldable Monitor Stand Riser can be adjusted in width and comes with a small storage drawer and a phone holder. At its widest, it measures 20.5 inches (52cm) and can also be set at 18.5 inches (47cm) or 16.5 inches (42cm). It will raise your monitor by 8cm and has a depth of 20cm, so it should hold most monitors or laptops. The mobile phone holder is a nice little touch, as is the storage drawer, although this drawer is very slim and only big enough to hold a small tablet. If you put a very heavy monitor on this stand, it does also bend a slightly in the center, which isn’t visibly noticeable but does stop the drawer from opening and closing perfectly.

The Klearlook comes with non-marking, non-slip feet so it won’t cause any damage to your desk. This stand also comes fully assembled and is very lightweight making it one of the best products if you need a portable stand to take between the office and home or meetings.

The HUANUO Black Mesh Monitor Stand is a great option if you are looking for a raiser that is taller than many other models. This product will raise your monitor by 5.4 inches, compared to the standard 4-inches, so definitely one to consider if you are tall or have a high office chair. Made from metal mesh, this product also means that the air circulation around your electronics will be maintained, so you don’t need to worry about them overheating. It also comes ready assembled. The downside of the mesh is that, because it is so lightweight, it can only support monitors of up to 44lbs.

With the Huanuo is a pull-out drawer that is large enough to hold papers and notebooks, as it is the same width as the full stand, and there are two small compartments on the side of the stand that works well to hold small office supplies.

The Simple Trending Monitor Stand is an elegantly designed black metal stand that will raise your monitor by almost 5-inches. Not only does this stand work well to alleviate neck pain, but it is also a good way to save desk space. There are four storage pockets on the outer edges, which work well to hide small items, and the large drawer inside the unit measures 19 x 10 inches. There are suction cups on the base of the stand to improve stability and avoid scratches, and the aluminum construction is very sturdy.

The only challenges with the Simple Trending stand are that the space left underneath it is not big enough to hide a keyboard underneath and there is no way to adjust the height or width. If you are happy with the 4.9-inch rise and have a slim, compact keyboard, like the wireless Apple versions, then these factors won’t worry you.

The Sundale Bamboo Monitor Riser with Cellphone Stand is another option that is built from bamboo so is highly durable; however, this one has an antique dark brown finish that blends nicely in home environments and could even work as a tv stand. With a width of 22 inches, it is wide enough to hold laptops or full-size monitors and there is a grommet hole on the surface that acts as a cable management system to keep wires and cords tidied away.

The additional features of the Sundale stand are the curved corners to protect you from sharp bumps or scratches and the numerous storage slots. Two small drawers take up two-thirds of the stand plus cellphone holders, pen slots, and cup holder. The unit will raise your monitor by 5.5 inches, and the space underneath the stand measures 2.5 inches high.

The Hemudu Adjustable Acrylic Computer Monitor Riser 2-Pack is a great value-for-money adjustable model as you essentially get two stands for the price of one. This is made from high-strength 1/4″ tempered glass with stainless steel, non-slip feet, making it very durable and able to hold exceptionally heavy monitors of up to 88lbs on each stand. The adjustability function on this stand means that you can freely change the length of the legs and set the height anywhere between 3.4 and 4.9 inches. You can also set the rear legs at a different length than the front creating a tilt of up to 15 degrees.

The Hemudu will need to be assembled on arrival, but this is very easy to do, and the edges have been curved and polished to avoid any sharp scratches. There are no storage compartments on this unit, and it is only 15 inches wide which may be a little small for some large laptops or monitors.

With the LORYERGO 2-Tier Desk Organizer & Monitor Stand you get two tiers, allowing you to place your monitor on the top one while using the lower tier for storage. This platform is made from metal, but with a vented design, making it a little stronger than mesh but still allows for good air circulation around your electronics.

It measures 14.5 inches across so works better for smaller monitors and raises them by a height of 5.9 inches. This is higher than many other stands, and it is not adjustable, so it is worth checking if this height will work for you. Some people may find it too high. It is also not ideal for laptop use unless you also have a wireless mouse and keyboard to use on your desk.

The FlexiSpot Monitor Stand Riser with Storage Drawer & USB Port has a great design which can accommodate wide laptop and monitor bases, as well as small accessories and has a built-in USB port. There is also a UV light that can be used to sanitize your keyboard when you require it. This stand is made of plastic, hence the slightly lower weight capacity but it has a fabric border which adds a nice touch to the design.

The front of the storage drawer has a magnetic front and folds down to give you access, to the storage, rather than pulling it out. The inside of the drawer is divided into three compartments of different sizes. Removable storage compartments can be purchased separately to fit on the side of the unit. The Flexisport will raise your monitor by 5.3 inches, and this cannot be adjusted.

Our best value choice for a monitor stand comes from Fitueyes. The FITUEYES 3 Shelf Adjustable Length & Angle Monitor Stand Riser is designed as three shelves that are all adjoined laterally. Thanks to this design, you can position two or three monitors next to each other to give you a wide viewing platform. At its maximum width, the stand measures 42.7 inches, or it can be smaller at 36 inches. The outer two shelves can be swiveled to create an arch layout if you don’t want them all in a straight line.

Each shelf on this unit can hold 33lbs and gives you space underneath of 4inches for storage. Four inches is also the height that your monitor will be raised and this cannot be changed. While the Fitueyes states that it can hold three monitors, it works best with two monitors.