Working from the couch is comfortable for a while, but balancing a laptop on your knees strains your neck and blocks airflow. A good lap desk fixes both.
Cushioned vs. foldable
- Cushioned lap desks rest directly on your lap, mold to your legs and are ideal for laptops up to about 15.6 inches.
- Foldable bed trays stand on legs over your lap — great for working in bed, breakfast or reading, and they fold flat for storage.
Look for these details
- A wrist rest or front lip to keep devices from sliding
- A cup holder or tablet slot
- A surface large enough for a laptop plus a mouse
- Easy-clean material
Posture tips
Prop a pillow behind your lower back, raise the screen as high as is comfortable, and take a short break every 30–45 minutes. For long workdays, a desk is still the better choice.
Shop our cushioned and foldable lap desks.