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How many SmartFit EQ height/angle positions does K50427NA have?
Kensington’s product page describes six preset height-and-angle combinations, but the product sheet’s technical table lists seven specific configurations, from 44 mm up to 378 mm. I preserve that source inconsistency rather than removing a position or promising a definitive count. The stated maximum is 378 mm; confirm the exact instruction sheet supplied with K50427NA before relying on a particular preset.
Explore this need in the finder →What laptops are listed for the SmartFit EQ?
Kensington gives a 13–16-inch laptop range and a 3 kg maximum load. These are product-family claims, not an exact chassis fit chart. Check the laptop’s base width and depth, foot locations, case, vents and the stand’s 253 × 258 mm footprint. The product image does not show a laptop or demonstrate compatibility.
Explore this need in the finder →Does Kensington say the stand contains 70% or 75% recycled plastic?
The published content figure differs: Kensington’s product-page copy says 70% post-consumer recycled content, while the manufacturer product sheet and Lenovo U.S. retail card say 75%. Since the sources do not reconcile the discrepancy, this review does not choose one value as settled. If this environmental specification matters to your purchase, confirm which claim applies to the exact K50427NA package.
Explore this need in the finder →The Kensington SmartFit EQ K50427NA is a folding desk riser that combines selectable height and angle with a compact rectangular footprint. Kensington's U.S. product page advertises six presets up to 378 mm (14.88 inches) and a 13–16-inch laptop range with a 3 kg maximum load. Its detailed materials do not line up on every specification: the product page says six positions, while the linked product sheet lists seven configurations in its technical table. The recycled-content claim also varies between the webpage and sheet.
Preset movement, with a count discrepancy
The manufacturer describes six preset height-and-angle combinations and a maximum position of 378 mm. The product sheet's feature section also refers to six combinations, but its technical table lists seven height values: 44, 126, 240, 317, 185, 301 and 378 mm. Those entries are paired with angle combinations, not presented as a simple ascending sequence. Rather than deleting an entry or calling the inconsistency a minor typo, this review preserves it and advises checking the instruction sheet for the exact K50427NA package.
The selected positions are not a continuous lift range. The maximum 378 mm statement is a maker measurement for one setup, not a promise that every laptop screen will be that high. Laptop depth and hinge geometry change the position of the display, while the forward edge and contact pads must suit the base. If you need a particular screen height, compare the supported configuration chart with the exact computer instead of relying on the top number alone.
Footprint and load limit
Kensington lists a 253 × 258 mm footprint, 745 g unit mass and 3 kg (6.6-pound) maximum load. It says the design supports 13–16-inch laptops, but does not provide a list of tested chassis or a maximum laptop base width and depth. Check the computer's bottom panel, feet, case, vent locations and the desk area before choosing a position. The 3 kg limit is separate from the diagonal statement; a machine can meet one and still be too wide, too deep or difficult to balance.
The construction is listed as PCR ABS platform and arms, nickel-plated steel axles and nuts, and TPE feet. Kensington says the stand folds flat and needs no assembly. Its 253 × 258 mm footprint is useful for desk planning, but the product sheet does not give a separate fully folded envelope. Do not assume that base footprint and packed size are identical.
Two source discrepancies worth checking
Kensington's U.S. web copy describes the plastic as 70% post-consumer recycled material. The paired product sheet says 75%, and the Lenovo U.S. retail item page also gives 75%. The documents do not explain whether this reflects a revision or a copy error. If the recycled-content percentage matters, confirm which claim applies to the exact K50427NA package.
The preset-count issue is separate: six combinations are described in the page and product-sheet feature text, while seven height settings appear in the technical table. Both discrepancies belong in the shopping decision because they affect specifications a careful buyer may compare. The exact product image shows a black stand without a laptop; it cannot resolve the count, recycled-content claim or laptop fit.
Current-reference does not mean a guaranteed offer
K50427NA is treated as a current-reference model because Kensington maintains a U.S. product page for the North American code. This does not assert current seller inventory or a live price. Check the offer for the exact K50427NA code, package, color, 3 kg limit, return terms and current manufacturer warranty. The related technical sheet names K50427WW/NA, so verify that any documentation supplied with the product applies to the retail package you are considering.
Who should compare it
The SmartFit EQ is worth comparing if the work arrangement needs several fixed height/angle choices, a folding storage form and a smaller desktop footprint than a wide platform. It is not a laptop-fit guarantee and is not intended for lap use or a swivel requirement. This review uses Kensington and Lenovo documentation and the exact manufacturer image; no physical use, measurement, testing or ergonomic outcome is claimed. Measure the laptop and desk, reconcile the seven-versus-six setting count, and confirm the recycled-content statement before relying on either detail.
Key specifications
Key details at a glance
| Main material | PCR ABS platform/arm, nickel-plated steel axles/nuts, TPE feet |
|---|---|
| Height-adjustable | Yes |
| Folds for storage | Yes |
| Swivel base | No |
| Supported placement | desk |
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