If you need a laptop stand to take between work and home or to use while traveling, the Tobeffect Laptop Stand is the sturdiest and most compact portable option you're looking for. It's pretty easy to set up and collapse, and it doesn't sacrifice stability; when you're done using the lightweight model for the day, you can fold it into a short, thin stick. Switching between the its three height settings is a bit tricky, but doing so gets easier with practice.