The 5 best laptop stands on the market for DJing!
Is the cramped DJ booth cramping your style? Take a stand, in fact take more than a stand choose from five laptops stands 😊!
As DJs in today’s world we are increasingly needing more space for laptops or other controllers, whether you use a laptop, synthesizer or external effects unit – I’m sure you will benefit from the extra space in the booth that a stand can offer you.
There’s several options on the market in various shapes and sizes, so we’re going to break it down into some of the most notable ones to make it easier for you.
Magma Vektor
Expect to pay: R 2,495
What is it:
The Magma Vektor is the pinnacle of professional laptop stands, it’s super-sturdy and has a plethora of adjustments to suit your style.
Best feature(s):
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The Vektor is completely adjustable in angle and height and allows for “Z-Style” setup for those tightly-spaced DJ booths. The top section rotates 360 degrees, allowing you a host of interesting configurations, it sets up in seconds using quick-release clamp-locks. Furthermore, the Magma Vektor breaks down completely flat, with no loose parts to go missing in a dark DJ booth.
Not so cool:
The Magma Vektor is not cheap, but its a solid investment to compliment a high-end laptop or controller.
Final Thoughts:
Weighing in at 1.7kg, with all the professional and nifty features you would expect from a high-end laptop stand, R2495 is not bad at all.
Where to get
UDG Creator
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Expect to pay: R 2,150
What is it:
UDG has long been renowned for making high-end DJ accessories, and it’s safe to say that nothing has changed with the UDG Creator Laptop Stand.
Best feature(s):
The UDG Creator Laptop Stand is incredibly stable, it sets up very quickly using quick-release clamp-locks. The UDG Creator Laptop Stand also folds down completely flat and consists of no loose parts. It comes with an additional tray to hold a soundcard or extra MIDI controller or effects unit.
Not so cool:
The top section has limited space, might be difficult to hold bigger laptops or controllers.
Final Thoughts:
The UDG Creator Laptop stand is incredibly lightweight (weighing in at 1.6kg) considering its solid build quality and features, its priced at R2150
Where to get
Crane Plus
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Expect to pay: R 1,495
What is it:
Crane Hardware was one of the first manufacturers to up the game with laptop stands, they were the first to introduce various features which have become industry standard now, such as the quick-release clamp-locks and “Z-style” configuration.
Best feature(s):
The Crane Plus is another tough competitor, its tubular steel construction offers very sturdy support. It allows for various configurations including “Z-style” and various angles. It features the quick-release clamp-locks that Crane made popular, no loose parts, and packs flat.
Not so cool:
The Crane Plus doesn’t offer height adjustment and has limited space on the top-section.
Final Thoughts:
The Crane Plus is very well priced at R1495, and weighs in at 2kg, so it won’t break the bank or the back.
Where to get
Hercules DG400BB
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Expect to pay: R 995
What is it:
The Hercules DG400BB is probably the sturdiest Laptop Stand on the list, as it uses locking-teeth clamps, it’s great for larger controllers and even synthesizers, but doesn’t offer as much configuration possibilities as some of the others.
Best feature(s):
The Hercules DG400BB is incredibly sturdy, and packs down very small. It vas various height and angle settings and can hold big gear like mixers or synthesizers.
Not so cool:
Because of the “X-style” top-section, the Hercules DG400BB struggles with smaller laptops and controllers, and takes a bit longer than some of the other stands to set up.
Final Thoughts:
At R995, it’s an absolute steal, weighing in at 1.4kg
Where to get
On-Stage Stands LPT6000
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Expect to pay: R 650
What is it:
The On-Stage LPT6000 is an affordable and sturdy stand, it’s simple but very well priced.
Best feature(s):
The LPT6000 is better for use in studios, it’s solid and has various screws to mount it in various configurations. It’s height adjustable by breaking it down and rebuilding it using a different configuration.
Not so cool:
The On-Stage LPT6000 takes some time to set up and has a bunch of loose screws that can easily go missing.
Final Thoughts:
The On-Stage LPT6000 goes for only R650 however it weighs in at 2.7kg and has various loose parts and takes some set up time, not ideal for mobile use.
Where to get
We all have specific needs…
With so many options available, it can be daunting to find the perfect stand that’s going to support your laptop or controller. Hopefully this list will make it a bit easier to find one that will suit your specific needs!
