When comparing Henge Docks vs Stood's Laptop Stand made of Wood, 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 Stood's Laptop Stand made of Wood is ranked 9th. 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 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.
Pro Light and portable
Stood can be folded and taken anywhere by using the same rubber band that avoids the laptop to fall off due to accidental bumps. Simply unmount it and attach it to your laptop (or to your laptop sleeve). Got a Laptop sleeve? It's thin, so you probably can simply slide it in!
Pro Easy to move around the office (or the house)
The rubber band helps to keep the laptop attached to the laptop stand while moving from place to place.
Pro Cheaper than some other options
The basic version costs 20,00 €
Pro Works with every Laptop model
Every Laptop (and every MacBook from year 2000 until the latest MacBook Air) is compatible with the Laptop Stand made of Wood.
Pro Handmade
Each unit is made by hand in Germany.
Pro Can be quickly mounted
Because Stood is just two pieces of plywood, they can be situated very quickly.
Pro Stays connected via rubber band
the Laptop Stand made of Wood can be moved around without having to detach the stand from the laptop. This is perfect for things like Skype calls, where the stand and laptop can be transported while keeping one hand free. Stood is simple, portable, and light.
Accidental bump? Not a problem, the rubber band will keep your laptop where it should stay.
Pro Accommodates for cases
Any laptop with any case will fit with Stood.
Pro Works with or without and external keyboard
You work with the external keyboard, but you forgot the keyboard home?
Due to its shape and inclination it comfortably works with or without and external keyboard.
Pro Can be customised
Logo, wood, shape and color can be be customized.
Cons
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
