When comparing iSkelter Easel vs Belkin Loft, 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 iSkelter Easel is ranked 8th.
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Pros
Pro Highly portable
This stand is optimized for users who are constantly moving or traveling.
Pro Minimalist
iSkelter Easel identifies the essential and eliminates the rest.
Pro Compatible with every model of MacBook
The two parts of this stand may be adjusted to any width in order to accommodate any model of MacBook.
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
Cons
Con Can be a little bulky for briefcase/laptop bag
Con Cannot adjust height of device
The height and angle of this stand is fixed and cannot be adjusted.
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.