Excellent riser and phone charger

Excellent riser and phone charger

Not sure why my last review didn't post but I'm not going to get into details again. This doesn't...

Not sure why my last review didn't post but I'm not going to get into details again. This doesn't charge my phone very fast. It barely helps it hold a charge at all but maybe prevents it from dropping in battery percentage. Holds my monitor just fine.

I've got tons of StarTech gear, from KVM switches to display adapters and cables, and I'm general...

I've got tons of StarTech gear, from KVM switches to display adapters and cables, and I'm generally pretty positive on them. Their stuff does what they say it will, and when you're lucky, even more than documented. This, on the other hand, is pretty horrible. You wouldn't think it would be hard to screw up a plank of pressboard and some plastic legs, but StarTech has done it. The pegs of the legs are exceedingly difficult to get into the holes on the pressboard. Even with me pushing down with full body weight, they just won't sit flush. ""Not a huge deal,"" I thought. And then I started typing. And my eyes started to hurt a little, as they tried to follow on my bouncy, bouncy monitor. The slightest vibration gets transferred to the display. Even lowering the display stand so that it was as the same height as before I put it on the riser stand was of no use. Boing. Boing. Boing. Boing. This probably isn't a big deal on a 22"" or 24"" monitor, but with a 32"" or 34"" monitor, it is absolutely awful. And my guess here is that if they had spent just a few cents on more substantial rubber feet (the ones on this stand are just barely enough to keep it from scratching whatever surface the stand is on), it would be fine. As for the Qi charger, that's probably the only thing keeping this from being a solid single-star item. It works, and seems to put out the rated power. So there's that, I guess.

This is one of those things that I would rate a half if I could. Rounding up to 5 stars, but it f...

This is one of those things that I would rate a half if I could. Rounding up to 5 stars, but it feels more like a 4.5. It's a good height and length, good functionality overall. But it has a few flaws--the power cord is too short and I wish there was some kind of indicator that the power is on. The logo is also annoying as it's very large. All in all, a good, functional monitor stand with some cool perks, but given the price point I wish the flaws, though minor, were addressed.

I've had several types of monitor risers, and this one is the best so far. It's the right height ...

I've had several types of monitor risers, and this one is the best so far. It's the right height and the wireless charging pad is great! It looks nice on my desk but it's so much more than that. I put a circular pod under my Computer so I can rotate the screen, and there is plenty of room for it. A great tool to add to your computing pleasure.

Having your phone right in front of you while working is a performance boost. Especially since th...

Having your phone right in front of you while working is a performance boost. Especially since this riser will keep it charged. Works well with my Samsung S10+

This stand is nicely adjustable, and puts my screen at a perfect work height. It also frees up a ...

This stand is nicely adjustable, and puts my screen at a perfect work height. It also frees up a lot of space on my desk, with an ample space underneath. The wireless charger is a nice addition as well, and performs well with my Samsung phone.

UPDATED AFTER MORE FIELD TESTING This stand elevates my monitor to a height that allows better p...

UPDATED AFTER MORE FIELD TESTING This stand elevates my monitor to a height that allows better posture at my desk. It was a little difficult to slot the feet to the base, but that's okay. The joints fit together tightly, which makes it sturdy. You can set the riser at one of two heights, and the feet are easy to flip for installation. The Qi Charger works inconsistently, and that's why I needed to re-rate this item, moving it down from five stars to three stars. There are times when the charger activates, but doesn't maintain a consistent charge. And it isn't the receiver on my smartphone--I've tested it. I could put a sticker over the StarTech.com logo on the bottom right of the stand, if I wanted.

The StarTech Monitor Riser with a wirell charging pad is just what I needed to slide my keyboard ...

The StarTech Monitor Riser with a wirell charging pad is just what I needed to slide my keyboard under the riser. It took awhile to attach the legs, as the holes for the legs were too small and had to be reamed out further. It accommodated my 25"" monitor well.

This stand is made of a sort of MDF with a plastic sheeting over it. Instructions were pretty eas...

This stand is made of a sort of MDF with a plastic sheeting over it. Instructions were pretty easy to follow although I was not able to raise the legs to allow for the tallest height. Not sure if this specific one was defective or if it's user error but I had a total of 3 people try and no one can get it to work. Besides that it's a pretty decent stand. The phone charging area is handy although the location is a bit awkward. I personally would have preferred it front and center.