Best Tablet Stands & Mounts for Desk, Bed & Kitchen

A good stand turns your tablet into a second screen, a recipe reader, or a hands-free video call machine. Here are the best.

Desk stands

A solid desk stand raises your tablet to eye level for video calls, watching, and using it as a second monitor. Look for adjustable angle and a weighted base so it doesn’t tip.

Aluminum stands are sturdier than plastic and look better on a desk. A folding stand is nice if you travel.

Bed & couch arms

A gooseneck floor or clamp arm holds your tablet over the bed or couch for hands-free watching. Look for a strong clamp and a stiff gooseneck that stays put.

These are a game-changer for reading or watching in bed — no more holding the tablet up.

Kitchen mounts

A kitchen mount holds your tablet at eye level for recipes while you cook. Look for a clamp or weighted base that stays steady and keeps the screen away from splashes.

If you cook from digital recipes, a kitchen stand is one of the best cheap upgrades you can make.

The bottom line

Match the stand to where you’ll use it: desk, bed, or kitchen. A $20–$40 stand makes your tablet far more useful than it is lying flat.