Buying Guide
The Best Computer Tower Stands for Your Desk
Six floor stands, desk-side carts and an under-desk mount for PC towers.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
A tower stand lifts the PC off carpet or brings it to desk height. These six cover floor stands, carts and an under-desk mount.
Loads and sizes come from each listing.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Tallest Range
EUREKA ERGONOMIC Height-Adjustable PC Stand23.25 to 33.25 inches.
Best for: Desk-height towers.
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Highest Load
JANE EYRE Height-Adjustable Computer Tower Stand90 lb top and 120 lb bottom shelves.
Best for: Heavy full towers.
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Best With USB-C
ZUAVIALA Computer Tower Stand with Power OutletAC, USB-A and USB-C outlets.
Best for: Charging accessories.
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Best Under-Desk
PUTORSEN Under-Desk Computer Tower MountAn under-desk mount up to 10 inch cases.
Best for: Clear floors.
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Widest Case Fit
Adjustable Computer Tower Stand with Wheels7.87 to 11.81 inch width.
Best for: Full towers.
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Best Budget
Liitrton Mobile CPU StandAdjustable width and length.
Best for: Tight budgets.
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Our Picks
Tallest Range1 of 6
EUREKA ERGONOMIC Height-Adjustable PC Stand
EUREKA's desk-side stand adjusts from 23.25 to 33.25 inches in 2 inch steps.
Best for
- Desk-height towers.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Liitrton cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It has 80 lb on top and 100 lb below. Its 80 lbs load rating ranks fourth of 5 here, behind the JANE EYRE (90 lbs) and ahead of the PUTORSEN (66 lbs). You get a 23.25 to 33.25 in height here, which sets it apart from the PUTORSEN and its a 5.2 to 11.9 in height.
You also get an 80 lb top and 100 lb bottom shelf. Measure your case width against the EUREKA's fit before ordering. Leave airflow room: keep the EUREKA's case vents clear of the desk and wall. It was the highest-priced of the 6 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the ZUAVIALA with outlets and the rest.
Key specs
- Load
- 80 lbs
- Type
- Desk-side cart
- Height
- 23.25 to 33.25 in
Pros
- Height range from 23.25 to 33.25 inches in 2 inch steps
- 80 lb top and 100 lb bottom shelf
- Desk-side design
- Load rating of 80 lbs, ahead of the PUTORSEN
Cons
- Costs more than the Liitrton at the time of writing
Highest Load2 of 6
JANE EYRE Height-Adjustable Computer Tower Stand
JANE EYRE's cart holds 90 lb on top and 120 lb below.
Best for
- Heavy full towers.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Liitrton, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It adds 2 AC outlets, 2 USB ports and 4 hooks. Its 90 lbs load rating is the highest here; the ZUAVIALA with outlets comes next at 88 lbs. You get a 23.03 to 28.3 in height here, which sets it apart from the ZUAVIALA with outlets and its a 21.34 to 28.3 in height.
You also get a 90 lb top and 120 lb bottom shelf. Measure your case width against the JANE EYRE's fit before ordering. Leave airflow room: keep the JANE EYRE's case vents clear of the desk and wall.
The JANE EYRE's outlets share one wall plug; do not run a high-wattage PC and a space heater from it. On price it sat fourth of 6, between the cheaper PUTORSEN and the pricier ZUAVIALA with outlets, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Load
- 90 lbs
- Type
- Desk-side cart
- Height
- 23.03 to 28.3 in
- Outlets
- 2 AC, 2 USB
Pros
- 90 lb rating
- Built-in outlets (2 AC, 2 USB)
- 90 lb top and 120 lb bottom shelf
- 4 built-in hooks
Cons
- Costs more than the Liitrton at the time of writing
Best With USB-C3 of 6
ZUAVIALA Computer Tower Stand with Power Outlet
ZUAVIALA's desk-side cart adds 2 AC outlets plus USB-A and USB-C.
Best for
- Charging accessories.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Liitrton cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It adjusts through six heights from 21.34 to 28.3 inches. It matches the adjustable tower stand on load rating (88 lbs). You get a 21.34 to 28.3 in height here, which sets it apart from the PUTORSEN and its a 5.2 to 11.9 in height.
It also comes with an 88 lb top and 110 lb lower shelf. Measure your case width against the ZUAVIALA with outlets's fit before ordering. Leave airflow room: keep the ZUAVIALA with outlets's case vents clear of the desk and wall.
The ZUAVIALA with outlets's outlets share one wall plug; do not run a high-wattage PC and a space heater from it. On price it sat fifth of 6, between the cheaper JANE EYRE and the pricier EUREKA, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Load
- 88 lbs
- Type
- Desk-side cart
- Height
- 21.34 to 28.3 in
- Outlets
- 2 AC, USB-A, USB-C
Pros
- 88 lb rating
- Built-in outlets (2 AC, USB-A, USB-C)
- Six height levels from 21.34 to 28.3 inches
- 88 lb top and 110 lb lower shelf
Cons
- Costs more than the Liitrton at the time of writing
Best Under-Desk4 of 6
PUTORSEN Under-Desk Computer Tower Mount
PUTORSEN's mount hangs a mid-tower under the desk.
Best for
- Clear floors.
Skip if
- Skip it if load rating matters most to you; the JANE EYRE offers 90 lbs.
Why we like it
It takes cases up to 10 inches wide and 66 lb. Its 66 lbs load rating is the lowest in this group; the JANE EYRE leads at 90 lbs. No other pick in this guide offers a up to 10 in case width; compare the adjustable tower stand, which has a 7.87 to 11.81 in case width.
A 5.2 to 11.9 in height is unique to it among these picks, while the ZUAVIALA with outlets uses a 21.34 to 28.3 in height. Measure your case width against the PUTORSEN's fit before ordering. Its price falls between the adjustable tower stand and the JANE EYRE, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Load
- 66 lbs
- Case width
- Up to 10 in
- Type
- Under-desk mount
- Height
- 5.2 to 11.9 in
Pros
- Under-desk mount for mid-towers
- Cases up to 10 inches wide
- 66 lb rating
- Up to 10 in case width, the only one here
Cons
- Load rating trails the JANE EYRE (90 lbs)
- Costs more than the Liitrton at the time of writing
Widest Case Fit5 of 6
Adjustable Computer Tower Stand with Wheels
This adjustable stand widens from 7.87 to 11.81 inches and offers an 88 lb load.
Best for
- Full towers.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Liitrton was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It lifts the tower off the floor. It matches the ZUAVIALA with outlets on load rating (88 lbs). No other pick in this guide offers a 7.87 to 11.81 in case width; compare the PUTORSEN, which has a up to 10 in case width.
It also offers an 88 lb rating, a width that adjusts from 7.87 to 11.81 inches and a 15.75 inch length. Measure your case width against the adjustable tower stand's fit before ordering. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the Liitrton at the time of writing. Its price falls between the Liitrton and the PUTORSEN, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Load
- 88 lbs
- Case width
- 7.87 to 11.81 in
- Type
- Floor stand
Pros
- 88 lb rating
- Width that adjusts from 7.87 to 11.81 inches
- 15.75 inch length
- 7.87 to 11.81 in case width, the only one here
Cons
- Costs more than the Liitrton at the time of writing
Best Budget6 of 6
Liitrton Mobile CPU Stand
Liitrton's mobile stand adjusts in width and length.
Best for
- Tight budgets.
Skip if
- Its load rating is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.
Why we like it
Four lockable casters roll the tower out for cleaning, and the steel frame lifts it off the floor for better airflow. It is the only pick here with an adjustable case width; the PUTORSEN has a up to 10 in case width instead. It also offers a non-slip textured surface and a low price.
Measure your case width against the Liitrton's fit before ordering. It undercut the adjustable tower stand and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its load rating; if that figure matters, the JANE EYRE is rated for 90 lbs.
Key specs
- Case width
- Adjustable
- Type
- Floor stand
Pros
- Adjustable width and length
- Non-slip textured surface
- Low price
- Adjustable case width, the only one here
Cons
- No published load rating
How We Chose These Computer Tower Stands
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- What we compared
- We compared six computer stands on load rating, case width, type and height, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 1 of 6 picks leave out load rating.
- The shared baseline
- All 6, from the EUREKA to the Liitrton, state type.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Liitrton gives no load rating; the EUREKA, the JANE EYRE and the ZUAVIALA with outlets give no case width.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Liitrton (under $50) to the EUREKA ($100 to $150).
What to Look for in a Computer Tower Stand
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Load rating across these picks
Here load rating runs from 66 lbs on the PUTORSEN to 90 lbs on the JANE EYRE, a 36% spread. Start with the JANE EYRE if load rating decides it. The Liitrton gives no load rating figure, so 5 of 6 picks are compared here.
Height
The EUREKA lists 23.25 to 33.25 in; the JANE EYRE lists 23.03 to 28.3 in; the ZUAVIALA with outlets lists 21.34 to 28.3 in; the PUTORSEN lists 5.2 to 11.9 in. Sort out height before price: it splits 4 stated picks into groups of 1, 1, 1 and 1.
A white desk with an ultrawide monitor, a PC and plants Setup checks
Measure your case width against the EUREKA's fit before ordering. Measure your case width against the JANE EYRE's fit before ordering. Measure your case width against the ZUAVIALA with outlets's fit before ordering.
Features beyond the spec table
The PUTORSEN: cases up to 10 inches wide. The adjustable tower stand: a width that adjusts from 7.87 to 11.81 inches. The Liitrton: a non-slip textured surface.
A wooden desk with a monitor on an arm, a desk mat and a compact keyboard How much to spend
Under $50 buys the Liitrton, the adjustable tower stand, the PUTORSEN, the JANE EYRE and the ZUAVIALA with outlets; $100 to $150 buys the EUREKA at our last check.
How to Choose a Computer Tower Stand
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Desk-height towers | EUREKA | 23.25 to 33.25 inches |
| Heavy full towers | JANE EYRE | 90 lb top and 120 lb bottom shelves |
| Charging accessories | ZUAVIALA with outlets | AC, USB-A and USB-C outlets |
| Clear floors | PUTORSEN | An under-desk mount up to 10 inch cases |
| Full towers | adjustable tower stand | 7.87 to 11.81 inch width |
| Tight budgets | Liitrton | Adjustable width and length |
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Key specs side by side
The JANE EYRE leads on load rating at 90 lbs, ahead of the ZUAVIALA with outlets at 88 lbs. "Not listed" marks load rating where the Liitrton leaves the figure out.
| Computer Stand | Load | Case width | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUREKA | 80 lbs | Not listed | Desk-side cart | 23.25 to 33.25 in |
| JANE EYRE | 90 lbs | Not listed | Desk-side cart | 23.03 to 28.3 in |
| ZUAVIALA with outlets | 88 lbs | Not listed | Desk-side cart | 21.34 to 28.3 in |
| PUTORSEN | 66 lbs | Up to 10 in | Under-desk mount | 5.2 to 11.9 in |
| adjustable tower stand | 88 lbs | 7.87 to 11.81 in | Floor stand | Not listed |
| Liitrton | Not listed | Adjustable | Floor stand | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the Liitrton, sat in the under $50 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the EUREKA at $100 to $150; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Computer Stands |
|---|---|
| Under $50 | Liitrton, adjustable tower stand, PUTORSEN, JANE EYRE, ZUAVIALA with outlets |
| About $100 to $150 | EUREKA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the highest load rating: the JANE EYRE or the ZUAVIALA with outlets?
Between the top two, it is 90 lbs on the JANE EYRE against 88 lbs on the ZUAVIALA with outlets, a 2% difference. The spread runs down to the PUTORSEN at 66 lbs. The Liitrton is left out of this ranking because its load rating isn't stated; 5 of 6 picks are ranked.
What makes the ZUAVIALA with outlets the Best With USB-C?
It carries the badge for AC, USB-A and USB-C outlets. It is aimed at charging accessories.
Do the PUTORSEN and the adjustable tower stand differ on case width?
The PUTORSEN uses up to 10 in; the adjustable tower stand uses 7.87 to 11.81 in; the Liitrton uses Adjustable. The makers of the EUREKA, the JANE EYRE and the ZUAVIALA with outlets don't state case width, so 3 of 6 picks are covered here.
What should I check before buying the Liitrton?
Measure your case width against the Liitrton's fit before ordering. In this guide it ranks sixth of 6, as our Best Budget pick.
Beyond the specs, what sets the EUREKA and the JANE EYRE apart?
The EUREKA: a height range from 23.25 to 33.25 inches in 2 inch steps. The JANE EYRE: a 90 lb top and 120 lb bottom shelf. The ZUAVIALA with outlets: 2 AC outlets plus USB-A and USB-C.
Bottom Line
EUREKA's stand is the pick for the widest height range. JANE EYRE adds outlets and the highest load, and PUTORSEN takes the tower off the floor entirely.
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