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Add to SafariWhen comparing Rain Design mTower vs Henge Docks, the Slant community recommends Henge Docks for most people. In the question“What are the best laptop stands for Macbooks?” Henge Docks is ranked 2nd while Rain Design mTower is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Henge Docks is:
Henge Docks comes with Mini DisplayPort, USB 3.0 and TRRS audio extension cables pre-installed. There's also space for a MagSafe connector.
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Pros
Pro Vertical design saves space
mTower reduces the footprint of the laptop by 66%.
Pro Comes with silicon inserts that adjust the width of the grip
A set of silicon inserts that are bundled with the stand are used to adjust the width of the grip allowing laptops of different sizes use the same stand.
Pro Fantastic heat dissipation
It is a single piece of anodized aluminum like the Macbook Pro which also serves to dissipate heat.
Pro Matches Apple design aesthetic
mTower is a unibody construction made from anodized aluminum.
Pro Comes with pre-installed cables
Henge Docks comes with Mini DisplayPort, USB 3.0 and TRRS audio extension cables pre-installed. There's also space for a MagSafe connector.
Pro Reduces the space that the laptop takes up on the desk
Pro Solid build quality
The latest models are built using zinc alloy so they are quite sturdy, weigh 2.5 pounds and has wings on both sides to prevent it from tipping over.
Pro Matches Apple design aesthetic
Pro Built-in cable organizer
There's space for all cables in the back with grooves for each wire to help keep them organized.
Pro Holes in the stand line up with Macbook's vents
Pro Rubber pads prevent scratching
Rubber pads on the inside and on the bottom of the stand prevent it from scratching the laptop or the surface it's on.
Cons
Con It only works with the laptop close
Con Does not accommodate a hard case
Henge Dock does not work with a shell case.
Con Current power solution could be better
Macbooks can only be used in clamshell mode when connected to power. That requires either connecting a MagSafe connector each time the laptop is put in the stand or installing a separate MagSafe connector permanently.
Con Cannot be used with the laptop open
