“This is one of the best purchases (on or off Amazon) that I’ve made in recent memory — especially for the price,” says one reviewer who uses the lap desk for writing by hand and illustrating. “This has solved most of the terrible pains caused from hunching over my work,” they say, also noting that the work surface of the desk can be raised to the angle of your choice. Other reviewers praised the adjustability of the desk, too. “I really like the adjustable angle because I can change it if the sun is shining on the screen of my iPad, and it removes the screen from that glare,” says one. “I use this for eating breakfast or lunch, reading books, looking at paper maps, and using my iPad or cellphone.” All in all, shoppers found this desk to be great quality for the price. “I spend a lot of time in my recliner because of a back problem and this works better than other options I’ve tried for half the price,” says one. “Was surprised but the quality given the price tag.” Another writes, “Light weight, perfectly made to work. Seems inexpensive but it’s a winner.
Best cushioned lap desk
70 percent of reviewers gave this cushioned lap desk five-star reviews, with many praising its smooth surface, minimalist design, and larger-than-average size. One reviewer, who uses this desk for reading, using her iPad, and taking notes, says, “Recently, my husband asked to borrow my little laptop desk, and I don’t think I will ever get it back again, because it is certainly big enough to support both his laptop AND the external mouse, AND a notepad!…I might have to ask Santa Claus for another one come next Christmas.” Shoppers cited the smooth and glossy surface as another reason to love the desk, which still offers enough traction on the bottom to keep laptops in place. “My laptop has rubber feet and doesn’t budge while on this lap desk even when the lap desk is tilted at a 45 degree angle,” says one. And while other lap desks might have more bells and whistles, the simplicity of this desk was appealing to reviewers. “The simplicity of this is what makes it perfect,” says one. “No gimmicky curves or patterns or textures that make a lot of lap desks annoying. With its HUGE surface area, it’s not only just for laptop use, you can easily write your resignation letter to your job on it to let them know you’re starting a home business and never leaving your bed because of this lap desk and it’s awesomeness.
Best lap desk with adjustable legs
This lap desk has a lot of features — slide-out drawers, a tilting desk, foldable legs, and a bar to keep your mouse and laptop on the table when it’s tilted — but the most exciting aspect for customers is the adjustable legs, which have five height settings. Although many lap desks on this list have adjustable legs, these are by far the most customizable. “I can’t say enough positive things about this product,” says one reviewer, who has owned many lap desks in the past but calls them “too small” and “poorly built to handle the weight of books and laptops.” This lap desk is a refreshing change: “This is one well-thought-out product,” he says, especially because it’s “easy to adjust the top and legs for tons of comfortable positions.” It’s also very large, but that’s another perk. One customer even wishes it were larger. “I would have paid more for a bigger version,” he says. But since that doesn’t exist, he thinks these trays “are GREAT, seriously. They are light, easy to manage, and really make it easy to work.
Best laptop desk with phone holder
We’ve written about this little lap desk before as a particularly good option for those specifically looking for a laptop table. But since it’s a lap desk, too, we decided it deserved a spot on this list as well. We mentioned before that the mouse pad was a hit with reviewers, and customers seem to be just as excited about the phone-holder option. “The cell-phone holder was perfect for when I’m having a conference call and doing work at the same time,” says one shopper, who loves that she no longer has to struggle to hold both her phone and laptop at once. And for the number of features it has, it’s not too cumbersome and can still fit a 15-inch laptop. “This lap desk is great all around, from size and weight to comfort,” one shopper says. “The desk is extremely comfortable with the generous double-bolster system it uses for cushioning, yet it feels lightweight (but not flimsy) when it’s on your lap.”
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