When comparing Belkin Loft vs X-Stand for 12"-17" Laptops, the Slant community recommends Belkin Loft for most people. In the question“What are the best laptop stands for Macbooks?” Belkin Loft is ranked 5th while X-Stand for 12"-17" Laptops is ranked 6th.
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Pros
Pro Top of the stand is open allowing for improved airflow
Pro Easy assembly
The Belkin Loft consists of two pieces of aluminium and one centerpiece. Easy assembled the Loft with its ringlike centerpiece provides a stable stand with cable management.
Pro Rubber grip holds the laptop in place
Rubber grip on top of the stand holds the laptop in place and prevents scratching on the laptop's surface. Rubber grip on the bottom of the stand holds the stand in place and prevents it from scratching whatever surface it's on.
Pro There's a hole in the back for easy cable management
The hole in the back allows keeping the desk clean from a jumbled mess of cables.
Pro Area under the stand is great for storing the keyboard/mouse
Pro Will fit a range of different sized laptops
Pro It's light, unobtrusive in use and will fold down to 15cm
Cons
Con Requires assembly
The assembly is very straightforward, but the fact that it consists of multiple parts means that it won't be as sturdy as unibody stands.
Con Not portable
Even un-mounting it...it doesn't become portable because it occupies a lot of space.