In a great X-shaped design in cool Obsidian black, it’s the hub that really makes this stand, er, stand out. It’s a small, foldable laptop stand for 11-16in laptops, with an integrated 5-in-1 USB-C hub and docking station. UGreen’s X-Kit hub-stand fulfils the role of both stand and USB hub.

UHS-I SD and microSD card slots for adding affordable, portable storage.

The base features a silicon layer of cushioning to keep your MacBook securely in position. It’s lightweight (308g or 11oz) and collapsible and can be used in five ergonomic positions.

It can support up to 100W MacBook charging power.

Some rival hub/stand combos don’t include the built-in cable so you need to use another of your laptop’s Thunderbolt ports to keep it charged, but the Hyperdrive stand connects to your MacBook (13-16in) using its own integrated USB-C cable, leaving the separate USB-C port on the hub free for other devices or more likely a USB-C PD wall charger. The connection is USB-C rather than Thunderbolt so doesn’t offer the full bandwidth but it is still compatible with modern MacBooks. You can add memory sticks or other external storage devices, or a wired mouse or keyboard if you fancy. It features a 5Gbps USB-C port, two 5Gbps USB-A ports, both SD and microSD card slots and an HDMI port for attaching an external display, which will also help you achieve a better ergonomic position.

This clever USB-C hub is a laptop stand that also includes a range of ports to expand those on the connected MacBook. The Curve Riser will put your second screen at a similar height to the laptop, and includes a handy shelf for a docking station or other device. Twelve South also has a companion stand for the external display you might connect to your MacBook. The Curve Flex is available in matte black or white. While it costs more than the Curve, and indeed many of the MacBook stands tested here, the flexibility and portability justify the extra expense. It weighs 28oz (795g), folds flat and comes with a padded neoprene travel sleeve. The Curve Flex is not just flexible it’s portable, too.

You can angle the MacBook’s keyboard from 0 to 45 degrees. This flexibility is better for your neck, back and eyes. It can elevate your MacBook screen and camera up to 22 inches (56cm) so it can be close to eye level and aligned with an external screen if you have one. The Cuve Flex, from premium accessory maker Twelve South, remedies this limitation with both height and tilt adjustability. Many laptop stands are rigid and offers little flexibility.

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