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The Best Headphone Stands to Properly Show Off Your Headphones

As well as declutter your desk, as a bonus.

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By Tucker Bowe

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A headphone stand can be an inexpensive desktop accessory that can do wonders for the look and feel of your workspace. Most importantly, it can help get your headphones off the desk when you’re not using them, which declutters your space — and thus helps you stay organized and productive.

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When deciding which headphone stand is right for you, there are a few things to consider. The first thing is figuring out how much you want to spend. The main thing that separates an inexpensive headphone from an expensive one is the materials used — metal is more expensive than plastic, after all. Then you want to make sure you like the design of the stand and that it’ll fit and compliment your current headphones.

The good news is that if you’re in the market for a headphone stand, you’ve got options — we’ve rounded up our favorites below.

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What to Look for in a Headphone Stand

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Pictured: The Craighill Headphone Stand.
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Materials

The typical headphone stands are usually made of plastic, metal and wood. They each have their pros and cons, but none of them are going to necessarily do a bad job, it is more about what is the best fit for you. For example, while a plastic stand might function perfectly fine, a metal option might provide the extra durability and capacity that you’re secretly looking for. Or maybe this is your opportunity to elevate your desk setup by giving your headphones the wooden throne they deserve.

Design

Whether the main purpose of your desk is for gaming or more professional endeavors, we all want to feel good about the space we’re spending our time in. This new accessory could lend itself to elevating the look, feel and functionality of your work surface. Some things to keep in mind are colors/finishes, wire management options and whether or not the stand provides any extras, such as storage trays and charging ports. Matching the look of your current headphones as well as your desk’s aesthetic can also leapfrog over extra features when push comes to shove in your shopping cart.

Capacity

This may feel like a no-brainer, but when thinking about your precious desk space, you might want to consider what will give you plenty of room for comfort and efficiency. If you have two sets of headphones that both need charging, a stand with a couple of charging ports might be the most convenient option for you. Or maybe you just have a single small set of headphones that only require a small hook stand, which would allow even more free space in your work area.

How We Tested

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Pictured: The Master & Dynamic Headphone Stand.
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Part of the beauty of a headphone stand is that it’s uncomplicated. It elevates your headphones off your desk to free up space, plus it also looks good on your desk. We’ve had hands-on experience with a fair few of the headphone stands on this list, including the Master & Dynamic Headphone Stand (above), which has been one of our favorites for years.

The Best Headphone Stands of 2023

Craighill Headphone Stand

Pros

  • Simple and sturdy minimalist design
  • Silicone cradle is surprisingly soft and pleasing to touch

Cons

  • On the expensive side
  • Only available in matte black
  • Material: stainless steel and silicone
  • Weight: 1.2 pounds

Craighill is a Brooklyn-based company known for making elevated EDC items and other accessories; this is its first headphone stand. It’s designed with a single stainless steel bar that’s been bent four times, a silicone cradle to hold your headphones, and four rubberized feet to prevent it from moving or scratching your desk.

Master & Dynamic MC300 Headphone Stand

Pros

  • Simple and minimalist design
  • Made almost entirely of aluminum
  • Wireless charging base and extra USB-C port are nice

Cons

  • On the expensive side
  • Might be overkill for some people
  • Material: aluminum
  • Weight: 1.65 pounds

Master & Dynamic’s headphone stand has a minimalist design and is made entirely of aluminum. It’s unique because it incorporates a wireless charging pad in its base as well as an extra USB-C port that you can use to charge your headphones while its perched on the stand. The wireless charging base is MagSafe compatible, too, so your new or new-ish iPhone will magnetically snap into place and charge. It’s available in either silver or dark gray finishes.

Sieveking Sound Omega Wood Headphone Stand

Pros

  • It's a statement piece for your desk
  • Available in different wooden finishes

Cons

  • Quite expensive
  • Takes up quite a lot of desk real estate
  • Material: wood (four different choices)
  • Weight: 1.2 pounds

The Omega Headphone Stand is definitely a statement piece. It’s large enough to fit most audiophile headphones, like the Sennheiser HD800 and Audeze LCD-X, and it can be purchased in a number of different wood finishes.

Master & Dynamic Headphone Stand

Pros

  • Made almost entirely of steel
  • Simple yet elegant
  • Takes up minimal space

Cons

  • Fairly expensive
  • Difficult to find as Master & Dynamic no longer makes it
  • Material: aluminum
  • Weight: 1.65 pounds

Master & Dynamic’s headphone stand has been one of our favorites for years. It’s simple yet elegant, and it’s completely made of steel so it’ll last for years. It’s available in either black or silver, just like most of M&D’s headphones.

Grovemade Wood Headphone Stand

Pros

  • Beautifully designed
  • Available in different finishes
  • Take up minimal space on desk

Cons

  • Quite expensive
  • Material: wood and leather
  • Weight: 2.25 pounds

Grovemade is a master in wood-and-leather desktop accessories and its headphone stand fits that description to a tee. That said, it’s not a conventional-looking headphone stand, as it’s a solid block of wood wrapped in leather that stands up vertically to hold your headphones.

Yamazaki Headphone Stand

Pros

  • Minimalist design
  • Very affordable
  • Available in different finishes

Cons

  • Thick base
  • Material: steel
  • Weight: 0.53 pounds

For less than $20, you can’t go wrong with this minimalist headphone stand. It’s made of steel and elegantly keeps your headphones off your desk. It’s available in white or black.

Razer Base Station V2 Chroma

Pros

  • Minimalist design
  • RGB lighting to match gaming headphones
  • Extra charging ports

Cons

  • Fairly expensive
  • Lighting isn't for non-gamers
  • Material: aluminum
  • Weight: 1 pound

The V2 Chroma is a headphone stand that’s designed for gamers using Razer’s gaming headsets. It’s a full-fledged USB hub complete with two USB-A ports. It also has a headphone jack and built-in DAC, as well as RGB lighting in its base that can sync with your Razer headset.

Monoprice Headphone Stand

Pros

  • Very affordable
  • Design is a statement piece

Cons

  • Design won't be for everybody
  • Sometimes difficult to find
  • Material: aluminum
  • Weight: 1.5 pounds

The Monoprice Headphone Stand is essentially a way more affordable, non-wooden version of the above Omega Headphone Stand. It’s made completely of aluminum with rubber feet to prevent it from moving or damaging your desk.

Elevation Lab The Anchor

Pros

  • Quite affordable
  • Simple under-desk design
  • Can hold up to two pairs of headphones

Cons

  • Doesn't
  • Design won't be for everybody
  • Material: silicone and steel
  • Weight: N/A

While the top of your desk can get quite crowded, the underside is a much less utilized space. The Anchor sticks to the bottom of your desk (via an adhesive) and can safely keep two pairs of headphones out of sight — but always within reach.

Satechi Aluminum USB Headphone Stand

Pros

  • Has built-in extra charging ports
  • Matches space gray accessories

Cons

  • Fairly expensive
  • Design is bulkier than some
  • Material: aluminum
  • Weight: 0.98 pounds

Like most of Satechi’s desktop accessories, this headphone stand is available in Space Gray to match nicely with Apple’s computers. It also functions as a USB hub with three USB 3.0 ports (to transfer files or backup data) and a headphone jack. Unfortunately, the USB-A ports do not support pass-through charging.

Neetto Dual Headphones Stand

Pros

  • Affordable
  • Convenient organizational tray
  • Can hold two pairs of headphones

Cons

  • Takes up more desk real estate
  • Design won't be for everybody
  • Material: aluminum alloy and metal
  • Weight: 1.08 pounds

If you have more than one pair of headphones that you want to elevate off your desk, this headphone stand is one of the nicest and most affordable options we’ve found. Additionally, the base functions as a kind of makeshift valet tray.

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