Twelve South Curve review

The Twelve South Curve is the simplest stand on this list: a single aluminum shape that lifts a MacBook screen 6.5 in. with nothing to adjust. Twelve South says it holds 7 lb of load and leaves 70% of the base open so air can reach the bottom of the laptop. The unibody dual-arm design is built so you can open the lid with one hand, and the company pitches it for use with an external display, keyboard and mouse, where the raised webcam also sits closer to eye level for calls. The stand carries a two-year warranty and a 30-day return window, and US orders of $85 or more ship free. The limits are flexibility and portability: the height is fixed, and Twelve South does not describe it as foldable, so travelers should look at the Curve Flex or Roost V3. It costs $59.99 on Twelve South's US store. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the stand.

Who it is for

MacBook owners who want a fixed aluminum stand

Price

$59.99 on Twelve South's US store as of November 2026.

Curve $59.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Lifts the screen 6.5 in.
• Holds 7 lb of load
• 70% of the base left open for airflow
• Unibody dual-arm design lets you open the laptop with one hand
• Two-year warranty and 30-day returns

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Aluminum build shaped to match a MacBook
• Strength: No moving parts or settings to adjust
• Strength: Free US ground shipping on orders of $85 or more
• Weakness: Height is fixed at a 6.5 in. lift
• Weakness: Not designed to fold for travel
• Weakness: Costs $15 more than the adjustable Kensington SmartFit EQ

Key facts

• Price: $59.99
• Lift: 6.5 in. (fixed)
• Max load: 7 lb
• Material: Aluminum
• Warranty: 2 years

Where it ranks

Twelve South Curve is No. 2 in our Best Laptop Stands verdict.