Whalebone keyboard stands

The assorted choices end in a near-endless vary of configurations, so you’ll be able to give you fully completely different stands. A few of the designs are extra for show (e.g. the Angled), whereas others extra for storage (the Butterfly), I suppose.

With 9 coloration choices (together with three metallic materials mixes) the stand is simple to match with any keyboard or desk setup.

First impression

In addition to the KDS-3, the package deal contained a cute mini-stand keychain, a miniature KDS-3, plus some stickers (Whalebone brand).

I actually just like the white design. When discussing this take a look at with Ed, white was the one out there coloration possibility if I bear in mind appropriately, nevertheless it’s essentially the most common and stylish variant in my view, so I am glad I obtained this. It matches clear and easy environments completely, however just about any desk setup.

The three-tier white Angled variant within the photographs is reportedly the present best-seller.

No marvel. The Angled design might be the very best one for show – it offers you a pleasant viewing angle and exhibits off extra of your good keyboards.

KDS-3 Specs

• Capability: 3 cabinets/keyboards
• Supporting 4.5 kg (10 pound) per shelf
• Shelf depth: about 15 cm (6″)
• Shelf width: 10 cm (4″) – a number of choices
• Keyboard safety: non-obligatory cork padding
• Dimensions: 230 x 100 x 230 mm
• Weight: 321 g

Construct high quality

Nice design and print high quality. Positive, you’ll be able to clearly really feel and see the printing strains on nearer inspection, however that is anticipated with a 3D-printed product.

These are solid-texture stands, printed with high-density PLA+. (Steel texture stands use PLA+ infused with actual metallic powder, then hand-polished for an genuine brushed metallic feel and appear.)

I discover each the design and coloration very elegant.

The protecting cork pad possibility is comparatively new, my stand got here with out them, but when I ordered one other one I would add the cork possibility for +$5 for certain – or you will get some cork from a distinct supply as properly. All in all, it provides lots to the expertise.

Options

Capability

This particular KDS-3 stand can maintain as much as 3 keyboards, nonetheless there are 2, 3, and 4 tier variants of the Angled design, and as much as 8 tiers of different variants, just like the Butterfly.

Safety

By default, these stands come with out cork pads, however they’re out there as an additional possibility now.

Equipping cabinets with a big cork pad for board safety and in addition for slippage prevention is one thing I would encourage.

The underside of the stand got here outfitted with two strips of what really feel like non-slip silicone to stop the stand from shifting round.

Comparability

So let’s evaluate the Whalebone and Clackify stands. In brief: they’re two completely different merchandise for various audiences and use instances.

• The Whalebone stand is impressively gentle at simply 321 g, fashionable, extra reasonably priced, however a bit much less steady. 3 cabinets (extra choices). The cork pad is an additional (+$5).

• The Clackify one is sturdier, extra steady, however actually heavy (1kg+) and hulking. 4(+1) cabinets. Cork layers are included, and it additionally options dongle holders and Skadis-compatible pegboard slots. That mentioned, it prices about twice the value of the KDS-3.

The largest distinction, nonetheless, is sturdiness and stability. So for those who typically transfer across the stand (with keyboards), lifting the entire contraption, the Clackify one is a barely safer guess. I can seize, raise, or slide this Sept. 11 kg setup round when wanted.

The Whalebone stand has the extra elegant design, I like this minimal look higher visually. It is completely steady when not bothered. Nonetheless, I would think about eradicating lighter keyboards earlier than I needed to relocate the stand. Heavier metallic boards keep in place, however gentle plastic ones could fall off when moved round, particularly with out cork that would offer some traction.

So my verdict above solely applies to the 4″/10 cm large KDS-3 variant with out cork pads. You’ll find wider, extra steady designs within the Whalebone line-up, and I am certain that the cork layer improves safety lots.

Professionals & Cons

Professionals

• superior designs – elegant and practical
• many colours and supplies – I really like the fundamental white one although
• non-obligatory safety (cork pads)
• light-weight

Cons

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