Small Laptop Desk for Bed

Avantree Adjustable Laptop Table

“I needed a table that could do three things: fit over my legs, hold my large laptop, and tilt. I got all three in one and couldn’t be happier,” raves one reviewer of this laptop table that we’ve written about before. Writer Liz Carey, whose work-from-home setup wasn’t very functional before getting this, says, “I noticed that I could work for hours without having to lie on a tennis ball and that I no longer needed to hang my head upside down off my bed every hour.” It can tilt, it’s adjustable, and it comes in three sizes. With nearly 13,000 five-star reviews, this laptop table is described by hundreds as “versatile,” including one shopper who calls it “portable, easy to store, cheap, and pretty.” Many appreciate that they can now work from their bed with comfort and ease, like this guy who likes to teach his online college courses from bed: “It is sturdy enough to work on without it jiggling while I type. It is stable on my bed, on which I have a three-inch memory-foam topper.” Another impressed reviewer writes, “Wow, it’s perfect to work in the bed at any daytime.” But according to one teacher, this laptop desk works well while standing, too: “ I had several kiddos who preferred to stand rather than sit in our hard chairs, but they were bent over at a 90-degree angle working. With these standing desks, all these students were able to stretch out while working. The tiltable work space allowed for a flat writing space or could be tilted if they were typing on Chromebooks to avoid glare. So far, no complaints from kids or their teacher (especially when I could get a sale price, considering they were purchased out of pocket).”

This is a pretty standard-looking laptop desk, but it has a few unique features, such as a mouse pad and a phone stand, which “holds your phone and tilts it at a perfect angle, even with a phone case.” That same reviewer likes that he has a dedicated place to put his phone, but even better than that is the built-in mouse pad, which, another reviewer notes, is “large enough to easily navigate your screen without having to lift the mouse and start in a new section. I can now comfortably work in bed on my laptop and have the convenience of having my mouse right there with me.” A third customer also likes that it’s “spacious enough for your computer and mouse.” And if you do happen to sit in bed or on the couch with this, it’s “cushioned on the legs, so you can easily sit for hours on your comfy couch in sweatpants, chillin’ on your computer.” Apparently, it’s so comfortable, this shopper says, “Half a day went by while I was playing Sims, and I didn’t even notice.”

“This thing will outlive your pet tortoise,” jokes one reviewer about the durability of this plastic laptop desk. Another appreciates that it’s “able to collapse like an ironing board” but is still large enough to hold her “laptop and mouse, with additional room to spread out papers and hold a beverage.” A third reviewer admits he’s “always been a more of a couch person, as opposed to a desk person” and needed something functional to work on, writing, “It adjusts to just the right height, and I can fold it up and store it under the couch when I’m done working. It’s extremely study and doesn’t wobble. And the price is excellent.” Another couch person calls this the “perfect size for a couch potato’s laptop desk,” adding, “it’s extremely sturdy and large enough for my 18-inch gaming laptop, mouse pad, drink, and a small plate of food.” One customer agrees that this is the sturdiest laptop table she’s found, concluding, “I don’t know how I lived without it. Great quality, light, easy to set up and really stable. I live with cats who jump on everything and even with a tea set on it or laptop, there is no wobble.”

For an even more basic option (and cheaper too), this cushioned stand is beloved by reviewers. One goes so far as to describe themselves as a Neanderthal before purchasing this laptop desk, saying they used to balance their laptop on a pile of old books like a game of Jenga. Now, however, “I can comfortably take notes and write flashcards while semi-laying down (no more hunching over to write for long periods!), my laptop stays firmly in place on its surface because of the fold-up lip, and the adjustable tray makes viewing or writing at any angle a total breeze.” Many reviewers also appreciate the pads underneath, which keep your legs or stomach from getting too hot while you work. Plus, says one, “I love the lip that keeps the laptop in place.” Another reviewer who had a similar work-from-home problem says this desk is exactly what they needed: “My back is much more relaxed now, you can use it on your bed and on the table.”

NNEWVANTE Sofa Table TV Tray and Laptop Desk

Dozens comment on the quality of the wood of this simple laptop desk. “I bought this as a gift for my husband to replace the ugly plastic one he uses. We’re redecorating our living room, and needed something that wasn’t an eyesore. This table looks pretty nice, and is narrow enough to tuck aside when not in use,” writes one. Another agrees that “the wood is of good quality,” adding, “This is not bulky. It is portable to move in between rooms as needed.” A third customer says “you won’t be sorry” after purchasing this, because “this is not fake wood or cheap-looking.” One loves that it “blends with our other wood furniture pieces and is a nice accent to our leather sofa and chairs.” Another concludes, “The wood is much nicer looking, more stable, and stronger than the plastic table I had before. It scoots nicely up to the sofa and the feet go smoothly underneath.”

Nnewvante Laptop Desk

Reviewers like the SONGMICS tiltable laptop table, but it’s not the most attractive-looking option. This bamboo one is better for those more concerned with appearance. One guy who thinks it’s a “well-conceived” desk says the “bamboo gives it a very handsome look and a real sturdiness,” while another calls it “lovely to touch and look at.” But as far as function goes, reviewers say this hits all the marks there, too. “What you see is what you get: solid wood construction, adjustable-height legs, and tilting work surface,” writes one shopper who thinks it’s a “terrific desk.” It even has a drawer for pens and pencils and little trinkets you may need while you work. And if you live in a small apartment, another reviewer adds that it’s “super-easy to fold and unfold” for storage. “I leave it right next to my bed and grab it when I need it.”

“This tray is the best thing I’ve ever purchased. I would go so far as to call it essential for any person who works at home on their laptop,” exclaims one happy shopper. Lots felt this improved the health of their laptop because of the air vents, like one who notes, “I love having a bed desk. It’s also been much healthier for my computer as it doesn’t overheat by being on a comforter any more.” Another just likes that the vents “keep your lap cool.” A few complain that it’s heavy, but as one reviewer writes, “it is one of the larger size ones” and overall has more features than other lap desks on the market: “It has so many features. The holes to breathe, the peg plate that you can insert and remove that holds your computer onto the table, the legs that go up and down to make the table taller and shorter, the cell phone holder that slides out (cool!) and the wood is totally solid.”