Twelve South HoverBar Duo iPad Stand 2nd Gen - Adjustable Tablet Stand for Desk with Weighted Base Clamp

I recently picked up the Twelve South HoverBar Duo (2nd Gen), and it has made a big difference in how I use my iPad day-to-day. The combination of the weighted desk base and the option to switch to a shelf clamp gives it a level of flexibility most stands don’t offer. I can raise the iPad up to eye level for FaceTime or Zoom, lower it for reading or drawing, or clamp it to a counter when I’m following a recipe. The whole setup feels premium and well-built. One of the things that stands out is the magnet strength. It’s surprisingly strong and holds the iPad in place without slipping, even when I rotate or tilt it to different angles. It snaps on with a really secure feel, which gives you confidence that the device isn’t going anywhere. The design also looks great on a desk—sleek, clean, and minimal. It blends in nicely with Apple gear instead of looking like a bulky piece of equipment. It’s extremely adjustable, too. You can tilt it, raise it, lower it, and rotate it with ease. It keeps the iPad up off the desk so there’s more room to work, and it pairs nicely next to a laptop or monitor. It works with multiple iPad sizes, so I don’t need separate stands for different devices. There are a few things to keep in mind. It’s definitely more expensive than basic stands, so if you just need something simple, this might feel like more than you need. Switching between the desk base and the clamp takes a bit of time, since it’s not a quick attach system. And if you’re using a heavier iPad and extending the arm out farther, you do need to tighten the joints well to keep it from drooping. As for the weight, the base is heavier than most stands, which ends up being a good thing because it keeps everything sturdy and prevents tipping. But because of that weight, it’s not really a stand you’d want to move around constantly. Overall, it’s a great stand if you want something solid, stable, and highly adjustable. The build quality, magnet strength, and clean design make it feel like a premium accessory, and it’s worth the investment if you regularly use your iPad for work, calls, cooking, or creative tasks. Read more

Very sturdy, good size and adjustable, works well for tablets, good weight on product. Worth what I paid for. Read more

Likes: The Stand works well with my iPad. Concerns: It doesn't stay upright sometimes. Over time it sags and eventually the arm falls. Sadly the arm of the stand isn't strong enough to stay upright. I had to velcro the arm to my monitor stand and it finally stood its ground. Kept or Returned? Kept it and overall good stand I give it 4 stars. Thanks for your time and I hope this review was helpful. Read more

Not sure what's with all the negative reviews. It works perfectly, is beautify designed and rock solid. It comes with allen wrenches so you can adjust the strength of the arms. The included base is surprisingly heavy and solid. Overall pretty happy with this stand. Using my ipad in sidecar mode next to my studio display is a game changer. Read more

The hoverbar has two mounts, a clamp and a weighted platform. The weighted platform cannot support an iPad positioned over the base without tipping over. The clamp doesn't allow the stand to tip over but if you're planning on periodically moving this around your desk, or from room to room, the clamp isn't practical. But if this where only a stand for iphones this stand would still be an abject failure for Twelve South. 1. The three adjustment screws require hex wrenches? they could have molded knobs onto the fasteners like they did with ball joint at the end of the arm. Who wants to dig up a hex wrench every time they want to adjust their screen? Also why two DIFFERENT sizes requiring two different wrenches? 2. The set screws and the one knob on the joint appear to be mis-sized. It requires a LOT of force to stop the joints from moving when mounting your devices. Or maybe they need to improve the friction between the set screw and rotating part? Either way, I'm concerned at some point the 2-4mm set screws will strip. 3. Even when applying near screw stripping force, it's not enough. The next day my tablet is laying almost face down on my desk after having the joints slowly yield to gravity. In summation, the base isn't heavy enough to support a 9.7" ipad in any position save directly over the base. With my last base, I was constantly moving it around my desk and adjusting it's height and angle as the sun moved and this base requires I keep two hex wrenches at the ready. 1/5 stars. Read more

In the wake of the M1, which invalidated my old triple-27 inch monitor setup, I've been relying on Sidecar more and more. I can use ordinary stands for the iPad, which work well enough, but they take up a lot of desk space. This new stand from Twelve South is a much better alternative, particularly if you're using the desk clamp. It's very adjustable, it feels sturdy, the clamping power is very high (almost too high, actually, it's a bit of a pain to get the iPad Pro 12.9 in and out, but at least it's not going to fall out), and even if you don't use the desk clamp, the desk footprint is minimal and the base can have things placed on top of it. Personally, I put a HomePod under it and run the iPad audio through that. It does shake quite a bit when using touch interfaces, so that's something to keep in mind if you're constantly touching your iPad as opposed to using it in Sidecar or with a keyboard and mouse; I think that's just fundamentally true of any similar design though. Read more