I love the AmazonBasics Adjustable Tablet Holder Stand so much that I’ve purchased four of them. Not because of breakage or loss, but because they work so damn well. In addition to being suited for a variety of digital devices — I use mine with iPhone, Kindle, and iPad Pro — they work great for displaying collectables such as plates, awards, or books. They’re inexpensive, and pack light enough (and small enough) that I carried one across Europe for five months. (And I hate hauling stuff around that I don’t need, I needed this!) What makes it so versatile is the degree of adjustability. (Amazon’s photos really don’t do it justice in this regard.)

Now, having said all that, I’ve also tried the AmazonBasics Multi-Angle Portable Stand. It’s nominally smaller, but not nearly as adjustable. But if I were looking for a stand that would mostly remain in one place, adjusted to a single angle, I’d choose it. (For example, an iPad kept on the kitchen counter.)

Finally, I should mention the Twelve South Compass. It’s beautiful. It is a lovely piece of art and craftsmanship. If an intruder broke into your home, you could use it to knock him out and then plunge one of its arms deep into his chest. As much as it aesthetically pleases me, I don’t travel with it, and rarely use it.