Rain Design mStand review

The Rain Design mStand is a long-running desk stand made from a single solid piece of aluminum. Rain Design lists it at 10 in. wide, 5.9 in. high and 7.5 in. deep, with a weight of 3 lb, which makes it the heaviest stand on this list and the least likely to slide. The company says the aluminum works as a heat sink to cool the laptop, the tilt brings the screen closer and improves airflow, a cable outlet at the back keeps the desk tidy, and there is space underneath to stash a keyboard. It fits all MacBooks and most other notebooks, and comes in six finishes including Midnight and Starlight. The height is fixed at 5.9 in., so it gives a smaller lift than the Twelve South Curve or the Kensington SmartFit EQ, and its weight rules out travel. Rain Design's page did not show a USD price when we checked, so its price is pending and its value score is conservative. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the stand.

Who it is for

MacBook desks that stay put

Price

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US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Single solid piece of anodized aluminum
• Measures 10 x 5.9 x 7.5 in. (W x H x D)
• Weighs 3 lb (1.46 kg)
• Rear cable outlet and space underneath to stash a keyboard
• Six finishes: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Black, Midnight and Starlight

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Heaviest stand here at 3 lb, which Rain Design pitches for stability
• Strength: Aluminum acts as a heat sink, according to Rain Design
• Strength: Finishes chosen to match MacBook colors
• Weakness: Fixed 5.9 in. height with no adjustment
• Weakness: At 3 lb it is not meant for travel
• Weakness: Rain Design's page did not show a USD price from our location

Key facts

• Price: USD check pending
• Height: 5.9 in. (fixed)
• Weight: 3 lb
• Footprint: 10 x 7.5 in.
• Finishes: 6

Where it ranks

Rain Design mStand is No. 5 in our Best Laptop Stands verdict.