The Best Headphone Stands to Properly Show Off Your Headphones

A headphone stand is an inexpensive desktop accessory that can transform the look and feel of your workspace. Most importantly, it helps you remove your headphones from the desk when you’re not using them, decluttering your space and helping you stay organized and productive.

When deciding which headphone stand is right for you, there are a few things to consider. The first 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.

How We Tested

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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 and 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.

To learn more about our testing methodology and how we evaluate products, head here.

The Best Headphone Stand for AirPods Max

Craighill

Craighill Headphone Stand

Specs

Material	Stainless steel and silicone
Weight:	1.2 pounds

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

• $88.00 at craighill.co

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.

A Minimalist Charging Stand with Wireless Charging

Master & Dynamic

Master & Dynamic MC300 Headphone Stand

Specs

Material	Aluminum
Weight	1.65 pounds

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

• $119.00 at Master & Dynamic

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.

A Beautifully Crafted Wooden Headphone Stand

Sieveking Sound

Sieveking Sound Omega Wood Headphone Stand

Specs

Material	Wood (four different choices)
Weight	1.2 pounds

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

• $179.00 at www.moon-audio.com

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 several different wood finishes.

Our Favorite Minimalist Headphone Stand

Master & Dynamic

Master & Dynamic MP1000S Headphone Stand

Specs

Material	Aluminum
Weight	1.65 pounds

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

• $69.00 at Amazon

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.

A High-End Headphone Stand Made of Wood and Leather

Grovemade

Grovemade Wood Headphone Stand

Specs

Material	Wood and leather
Weight	2.25 pounds

Pros

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

Cons

• Quite expensive
• Design might not be your aesthetic

• $190.00 at Grovemade

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.

A Simple Headphone Stand for Less Than $25

Yamazaki

Yamazaki Headphone Stand

Specs

Material	Steel
Weight	0.53 pounds

Pros

• Minimalist design
• Very affordable
• Available in different finishes

Cons

• Thick base
• Lightweight design isn't super sturdy

• $24.97 at Amazon

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.

An RGB Headphone Stand for Gamers

Razer

Razer Base Station V2 Chroma

Specs

Material	Aluminum
Weight	1 pound

Pros

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

Cons

• Fairly expensive
• Lighting isn't for non-gamers

• $106.39 at Amazon

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.

A Standout Headphone Stand for $50

Amazon

Monoprice Headphone Stand

Specs

Material	Aluminum
Weight	1.5 pounds

Pros

• Very affordable
• Design is a statement piece

Cons

• Design won't be for everybody
• Sometimes difficult to find

• $48.57 at Amazon

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

A Under-the-Desk Headphone Stand

Elevation Lab

Elevation Lab The Anchor

Specs

Material	Silicone and steel
Weight	N/A

Pros

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

Cons

• Design won't be for everybody

• $11.95 at Amazon
  $14.95 (20% off)

While the top of your desk can get 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.

A Headphone Stand That Charges Your Other Gadgets

Amazon

Satechi Aluminum USB Headphone Stand

Specs

Material	Aluminum
Weight	0.98 pounds

Pros

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

Cons

• Fairly expensive
• bulkier than other headphone stands
• Design might not for everyone

• $74.99 at Amazon

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.

A Dual Headphone Stand with Extra Storage

Neetto

Neetto Dual Headphones Stand

Specs

Material	Aluminum alloy and metal
Weight	1.08 pounds

Pros

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

Cons

• Takes up more desk real estate
• Design won't be for everybody

• $19.99 at Amazon
  $23.99 (17% off)

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

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