Eating and being productive in a comfortable space—your bed, a couch, an armchair—isn’t always easy. With a bedside table, however, you can make working from bed as practical as it is comfortable. And as more people work from home full or part-time, there are more beautifully designed, tech-packed bed shelves that are perfect for turning any room into a home office.
These trays are also good for breakfast in bed, a place for your kids to do their homework, or even a place to put your laptop or tablet in bed for a movie night. Before you buy, find out what factors you should consider before buying your own bed tray.
What to consider
Bed tray tables come in handy for people with a variety of needs. Consider the following to choose the best bed tray for your specific needs.
Charging options: Some, but certainly not all, bed trays have built-in charging capabilities. Those equipped with USB charging are usually more expensive.
Purpose: The perfect breakfast tray will look very different than the perfect work tray. Think about how you will be using the bed tray before you click buy, considering factors such as height, storage space, and whether the tray’s surface is suitable for holding a laptop, writing on paper, or other activities who you intend to use it for.
Extras: Many trays now have built-in adjustable heights, angles, and accessories like drawers and media slots.
How we rated
We’ve thought about all the ways you might use a bed tray, from work to breakfast in bed, and looked for options that would meet those needs. We also considered different budgets, design aesthetics and practical concerns. We checked professional reviews from reputable publications to compile our list, and further narrowed it down to only include models with an average customer rating of four or more stars on sites like Amazon and Walmart.
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Best eco-friendly tray
Home Media bed tray with phone holder
Rossie home amazon.com
$43.00
key specifications
Size: 21.8×13.9 inches
Material: bamboo
Charging options/extras: no
This compartment fits laptops up to 17.3 inches and most tablets. It also features a recessed media bar that holds tablets, e-readers, phones and paper materials at two optimal reading angles. The tray is made of natural bamboo, a renewable raw material.
The contoured tray can be lowered for easier access to the top, and carry handles make safely transporting a loaded tray a breeze. The legs fold up for easy storage. Reviewers say the tablet is “well made” and praise its value for money.
Suitable for larger laptops
The media bar is handy
fold up legs
2
Best padded option
Designer lapdesk with phone holder and device bar
LapGear amazon.com
$29.99
key specifications
Size: 17.75×13.75×2.75 inches
Material: vinyl, cloth
Charging options/extras: No/iPhone holder
This tray is a great legless option for those who want to eat or work in bed. The compartment fits laptops up to 15 inches wide and features a cell phone slot that can also be used to store pens, small notebooks or other office supplies.
Available in a variety of patterns, from the classic gray and black buffalo check to the gold and white style shown here, the padded portion of the tray conforms to the dimensions of your lap, with reviewers saying it’s particularly comfortable to use.
phone holder
Comfortable pillow
Easy
Height is not adjustable
No loading options
3
Best folding tray
Bed tray table with foldable legs
home-it amazon.com
$22.99
key specifications
Size: 18x12x8 inches
Material: bamboo
Charging options/extras: no
This bedside tray is ideal for someone who wants a simple, no-fuss tray to use for either work or a meal in bed.
This bamboo tray is Amazon’s #1 best seller, and while it doesn’t offer any frills, its solid construction, handles for easy portability, and foldable legs have garnered it legions of fans. The tray is made from eco-friendly bamboo, one of the world’s fastest growing plants, and reviewers praise its excellent quality.
Delivered assembled
Lifetime Guarantee
No charging option or other extras
4
Best storage options
Foldable laptop bedside table tray with USB ports and cup holder
KWANSHOP walmart.com
$39.99
key specifications
Size: 23.6x11x16 inches
Material: mdf
Charging options/extras: USB interface/cup holder
This bed tray is ideal for those who like to work in bed. The edges are rounded for safety, making it a great option for the youngest and oldest members of the family, as well as those with mobility issues.
Coming with a free fan and light, the Kwanshop tablet has a full USB interface, a cup slot and a card slot for a tablet or PC. The tray table folds for easy storage. Reviewers say it’s light and of good quality, with plenty of room for laptops and tablets.
Charging options/extras: Built-in power bank/LED light
This tray table makes an excellent desk and also has numerous useful bells and whistles. The tablet features an integrated 10,000 milliamps per hour (mAh) power bank to fully charge your phones and tablets, as well as a touch-enabled USB LED light. Reinforced with tungsten steel, the tray is extremely durable and user-adjustable in height.
The desk has space for a 15″ laptop and the foldable legs underneath allow you to store it away when not in use.
Comes with light
Adjustable height
6
Most adaptable
Foldable laptop bedside table
key specifications
Size: 23.6 x 15.7 x 13.35 inches
Material: PVC Leather & MDF
Charging options/extras: Yes, drawers and slots for extra items
This luxurious tray table comes with a ton of bells and whistles, making it highly customizable. There are five heights and four angles to choose from, an oversized desk for laptops up to 17 inches, USB charging options, dual drawers and slots for accessories, and places to rest your tablet or phone.
The foldable legs make it easy to store away when not in use and the PVC leather gives it an authentic vintage desk feel. In fact, some reviewers are calling this the “ultimate” nightstand.
Adjustable angle/height
Big size
drawers for accessories
7
Best Luxury Breakfast Tray
Hand finished cedar leather breakfast tray
world menagerie wayfair.com
$104.99
key specifications
Size: 20 x 13.5 x 8.5 inches
Material: leather, cedar
Charging options/extras: no
Stylish and distinctive, this cedar tray with handcrafted leather details is a one-of-a-kind work of art. While this isn’t a practical tray for everyday use, it is a wonderful option for special occasions (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.) and for offering a guest or family member a true gourmet breakfast in bed. The tray is handcrafted, inspired by Spanish colonial art and would make an excellent gift.
handmade
High quality
Unique design
No loading options
Difficult to clean
8th
Strongest work tray
Height-adjustable laptop bedside table
avantree amazon.com
$64.99
key specifications
Size: 20.47 x 11.81 x 0.35 inches
Material: wood, aluminium
Charging options/extras: None/adjustable height and angle
This sturdy tray is a great option for those who spend a lot of time in unusual places (bed, couch, etc.) to get work done. This multifunctional table serves as a laptop and tablet stand, snack tray or breakfast tray, with an easily adjustable height and tilt. It is made from eco-friendly engineered wood and comes with foldable legs, making it easy to store. Reviewers say it’s easy to assemble and very sturdy.
Charging options/extras: No/drawers, pen and pencil holder
This tray table features auto-locking buttons that allow you to adjust it to five different heights and clamps that allow the surface to be adjusted to four different angles. It also comes with a detachable mouse and notebook slip to securely anchor your device. The tray features a pen and pencil slot and drawers for accessories, making it a wonderful option for artists and gamers.
The legs are foldable, which makes it easy to store away. One reviewer writes, “I can’t say enough good things about this product… This tray is big enough to hold a tablet and phone, and has enough room next to your laptop for a journal for notes.”
Adjustable
Has drawers and pen holder
Great customer service
Kathleen Willcox Kathleen Willcox is a journalist writing about education, technology, shopping, food and wine.
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