Recliner Laptop Table

Highly versatile laptop table for chair

Inbox Zero

Perfect For: Laptops or books

What We Like: Versatile positioning

This extremely versatile laptop or reading tray is perfect for anyone who wants a comfortable workspace at home or while traveling. Made from highly durable black plastic, this laptop table or reading tray is designed to adjust to eight different positions to accommodate different users and surfaces. Its lightweight and compact size allows for easy storage when not in use, or when needing to be quickly and conveniently stowed away on a train or airplane.

$23.43 $37.32

Simple and useful laptop desk for chair

Yogibo

Perfect For: Children and teenagers

What We Like: Simple design aspects

This laptop tray is a very simple yet highly versatile tool that can be used for work or leisure. The top surface is made from durable manufactured wood and bamboo, while the overall size measures just over 18” wide and 13” tall. The tray has a groove for supporting tablets and smartphones, while a lower bar prevents laptops or books from sliding. The 5” thick padding provides plenty of support even for large or heavy laptops, making it ergonomically friendly for extended use.

$59 $73.49

Lighted multi task over chair desk

Sofia + Sam

Perfect For: Reading or writing

What We Like: Built-in light source

This very useful lap desk is a practical addition to any workspace or home office. The desk is made of sturdy polyurethane and features a memory foam cushion for comfortable resting on your lap or stomach. It has a large surface area for holding standard sized laptops, tablets, or other electronic devices, and offers a convenient slot for holding a phone or tablet upright. The built in light offers illumination even in dark areas of your home or while traveling.

$53.96 $59.36

Laptop Stand for Chair

17 Stories

What we like: Multi-purpose C-shaped laptop table with swivel casters

What we don’t like: Casters are not adjustable for levelness

Not so great for: Sliding under low surfaces

Perfect for: Using as a laptop desk, end table, and food tray

This C-shaped laptop table is adaptable to multiple applications and mobile, using casters that can swivel 360°. Place it next to your bed or in front of a sofa or chair for work, breakfast, coffee, reading, or casual web browsing. Alternatively, you can use it as an end table.

There are two storage shelves suitable for books, magazines, electronics, or accessories. The tabletop is also adjustable, so you can set the height that you find most comfortable for your needs. 

Workstation Adjustable Laptop Cart

Vivo

What we like: Easy to assemble portable laptop cart and workstation

What we don’t like: May be stiff when adjusting up and down

Not so great for: Storing heavy items

Perfect for: Working or web-browsing in the living room, den, or on the patio

Four casters support this adjustable laptop cart, allowing you to easily move it from one room to another. Place this cart in front of your favorite armchair or loveseat and complete your office or school work at your own pace.

The cart is height adjustable for ergonomic efficiency, and the assembly process is simple. The worktop and shelf are manufactured wood, and the frame is steel. There’s a lower storage shelf for books, speakers, or other accessories.

Cushioned Laptop Tray

The Twillery Co.®

What we like: Ample workspace; slot for smartphone; cushioned surfaces

What we don’t like: Sticker pads may peel off under heavy use

Not so great for: Larger laptops

Perfect for: Laptop users who prefer having a separate mouse

This is the ideal model if you need more tray space for both your laptop and accessories or peripherals. The base and tray are made from manufactured wood, and the underside is cushioned for your comfort.

In addition to the space for your laptop, you can place a separate mouse or notepad on the side. There are also slots in the rear for your smartphone or tablet. Place your tablet in the slot and watch a video over morning coffee. 

Folding Lap Desk

Mavo Craft

What we like: Internal storage compartments

What we don’t like: Not much desktop space

Not so great for: Supporting heavy objects

Perfect for: Organizing work and school supplies

This compact and lightweight lap desk provides a writing and work surface for your laptop, tablet, or notebook. The top of the desk also serves as a lid for three internal storage compartments. The main compartment is suitable for storing notepads, office supplies, spare batteries, and charging cables. The two narrow compartments on the left and right are perfect for pens, pencils, markers, and erasers.

The internal storage and compact design are ideal for high school, college, or office work. With the legs folded flat, the lap desk is easy to store and transport. 

$29.37 $47.99

Bamboo Laptop Tray for Chair

Inbox Zero

What we like: Bamboo construction and side drawer

What we don’t like: Legs aren’t that stable

Not so great for: Tablet laptops with separate keyboards

Perfect for: Keeping your laptop or other electronics cool and usable

With five adjustable angles, this armchair desk tray is perfect for reading books, magazines, your tablet, and working from home. The bamboo construction is durable and stylish, and there’s a pull-out drawer on the side to store charging cables, power banks, and spare batteries. You can either lay the tray on your lap or extend the folding legs and prop it on a table, and there's a stopper to keep your laptop or tablet in place.

This laptop tray’s design is heat dissipative, using several slots to promote air circulation. As this tray is multi-purpose, you can use it as a serving table for work or play and while traveling. 

$46.99 $48.99

Oversized Memory Foam Lap Desk

Sofia + Sam

What we like: Comfortable memory-foam base; simple lap desk design

What we don’t like: Tray surface may be slippery

Not so great for: Dishes or liquid-filled cups

Perfect for: A lightweight, portable work surface

This lap desk has a memory-foam underside and sits comfortably on your lap. The work surface is polyurethane, styled to resemble wood, and the lap desk is portable due to its lightweight.

The design is simple yet functional, allowing you to work on your laptop without having the laptop case or heat directly on your thighs or knees. While there’s no space for a mouse or peripherals, the compact design is perfect for slipping into a briefcase or backpack to work on the go. 

$40.96 $45.06

Ergonomic Laptop Tray

Inbox Zero

What we like: Ergonomic design for increased comfort

What we don’t like: Lack of height adjustability

Not so great for: Stability, as the legs can cause the tray to tilt

Perfect for: Breakfast in bed; working from home

Featuring a curved and recessed tabletop, this laptop tray has an ergonomic design that ensures there’s sufficient space between the tray and your chest. The table corners are rounded to protect against injury, and there’s a card slot for your tablet, phone, or pens. The underside of the tray has a non-slip surface that won’t scuff or scratch soft tabletops, bedding, or chair arms. For support, the tray has two W-shaped steel-pipe legs with padded sleeves.

If you want a laptop tray that elevates the computer and provides enough space for both your computer and a mouse, this model is an excellent choice. 

Laptop Tray with LED Light

Wrought Studio™

What we like: Gooseneck LED light is both useful and removable

What we don’t like: No stopper in the front for laptop or tablet

Not so great for: Multitasking, as the tabletop space is limited

Perfect for: Working on your laptop, reading, or drawing in low light

This practical, compact laptop tray has a pen slot in the front and a conveniently located cup holder for your favorite beverage. The underside of the tray contains a foam microbead filling and is covered in fleece.

However, one of the most useful features of this laptop tray is the gooseneck LED light. Using three button-cell batteries, the light improves your ability to read or work in the dark without disturbing others.