Allsop Metal Art Adjustable Laptop Stand with 7 Positions review

The Allsop Metal Art Adjustable Laptop Stand is best understood as a ventilated metal platform with several set angles, not as a height column. Its support changes through seven angle positions, with a closed position as well, while the page does not publish a screen-height range or a separate height mechanism. That distinction matters if your shopping requirement is to keep changing where the laptop screen sits after setup: this product offers a selection of viewing angles, but its top does not rise and lower on its own track.

Seven positions, one broad platform

Allsop describes seven angle settings that lock in place. The punched pattern across the plate is intended to ventilate the laptop, and a raised front lip is meant to keep the device from sliding off when the platform is inclined. The published outer dimensions are 13 by 11 by 2.25 inches, so the central tradeoff is straightforward: a fairly broad desk footprint for a stand that can be set to one of several screen angles. Allsop does not say that the device can be adjusted while a laptop is resting on it, nor does it give a specific screen-lift figure for each position. Make the adjustment with the laptop removed unless the current instructions explicitly say otherwise.

The page calls the finish Pearl Black and says the construction is metal, but it does not identify a more specific alloy or publish the stand's own packed dimensions, carry weight, or a travel case. The photos show a rigid plate and hinged support pieces, but the manufacturer does not market this as a folding-for-travel stand. A hinge visible in a product photo is not enough to establish a safe packing routine or bag-ready folded profile.

Check the load claim and the missing size chart

Allsop's product page says the stand fits laptops up to 13 pounds. It does not publish a screen-diagonal limit or a computer-specific list, and the wording is about weight rather than a chassis footprint. The 13-by-11-inch platform gives you a useful outer reference, but a laptop's feet, case, edge shape, vents, and center of gravity still determine whether it rests as intended. The product image cannot resolve those fit details. If the laptop is near the published load boundary, or if its feet sit close to the platform edge, compare the exact dimensions with the manufacturer's current guidance rather than relying on a screen-size guess.

The front lip is a retention aid, not a guarantee against movement on every desk surface or at every selected angle. The manufacturer calls the viewing positions stable, but we have not tested a typing load, adjusted the hinges, or measured slippage. A higher angle can also make the attached keyboard less comfortable for long typing sessions. If you want to keep the screen raised while typing separately, allow for a keyboard and mouse beside the stand; the clearance shown underneath the platform is not evidence that either input device is part of the package.

Where it fits among Allsop's desk stands

Metal Art sits between the fixed TechStyle shelf and Redmond's curved sliding-foot mechanism. TechStyle keeps a single angled shelf; Redmond has an angle range described in degrees and an assembly guide for its feet. Metal Art provides discrete stops without the Redmond's stated 0–27.5-degree range. None of those designs should be confused with Allsop's folding Compact Aluminum stand or the folio-shaped Foldio. If portability is essential, the fact that a product has adjustable positions does not mean it folds to a documented packed size.

This stand is worth considering when the laptop will remain open on a desk and one of the seven supported viewing angles suits the combined screen-and-keyboard position. It is a weaker fit when you need a precise screen-height range, a verified screen-size compatibility chart, or a travel form that is explicitly documented to fold. Check the Pearl Black SKU 32147, measure the usable area around the 13-by-11-inch platform, compare your device's weight with Allsop's 13-pound statement, and confirm the maker's current instructions for changing positions before deciding.