When comparing Rain Design mTower vs Roost Laptop Stand, the Slant community recommends Rain Design mTower for most people. In the question“What are the best laptop stands for Macbooks?” Rain Design mTower is ranked 3rd while Roost Laptop Stand is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose Rain Design mTower is:
mTower reduces the footprint of the laptop by 66%.
Specs
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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 Highly portable
This stand folds up into a compact package and comes with a carrying case, making it perfect to take with you on the go.
Pro Holds the screen at eye level
The height and angle that this stand holds a laptop makes the screen more eye-level than most other laptop stands.
Pro Adjustable height
This stand offers 3 height levels that are quickly and easily adjustable.
Pro Good build quality
Made out of glass-fiber reinforced Nylon, so it's very light-weight and durable. Has rubber feet to prevent slipping.
Cons
Con It only works with the laptop close
Con Not suited for using laptop keyboard/touchpad.
Due to the angle and height this stand holds a laptop, it makes using the laptop keyboard and touchpad difficult. This stand is made for use with a separate keyboard and mouse.
