I love this laptop stand. I initially looking at other stands which appeared slimmer and lighter, but went with Brateck since it could double as a monitor stand. I have no regrets! It is heavier than other stands, but how often do you carry a stand around?! I like that it is solidly built and don’t worry about my laptop slipping off. Size wise, it is comparable to other stands. You do need to install the pieces together, but the instructions are clear and it’s very simple.