HoverBar Duo (2nd gen) iPad stand review: elevates your iPad workspace

The Twelve South HoverBar Duo tablet stand is a great addition to your workspace if you regularly use an iPad.

A shot of the HoverBar Duo iPad stand holding an iPad Pro on a dark background
(Image: © Future/Abi Le Guilcher)

Our Verdict

The Twelve South HoverBar Duo (2nd Gen) is a beautiful stand for your iPad that will elevate your tablet to better suit your viewing needs. Whether you're watching or making videos, reading a recipe off the screen or simply scrolling social media – the HoverBar Duo will do the job. The slight wobble makes it unsuitable as a digital art stand, but it doesn't diminish the otherwise great quality.

For

  • Easy to switch between attachments
  • iPad feels secure
  • Premium Apple feel

Against

  • Slight wobble
  • Cannot charge Apple Pencil 2
  • Risk of tipping over

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Designed by tech company Twelve South, the HoverBar Duo is one of the latest releases in their range of iPad stands. Featuring a flexible arm that is easy to pose, it's a great way to raise your iPad up to eye level to otherwise free up your hands. Whether you're streaming movies, filming a video or part of a work video call – the HoverBar Due is a great accessory for any iPad enthusiast. You can even use it as a second, smaller screen for your Mac if you so desire. As the name suggests, the Duo has two different viewing modes thanks to the included weighted desk base and shelf clamp, meaning it can either sit on a worktop or be attached to a shelf/surface via the clamp.

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The Verdict
7.8

out of 10

Twelve South HoverBar Duo

The Twelve South HoverBar Duo (2nd Gen) is a beautiful stand for your iPad that will elevate your tablet to better suit your viewing needs. Whether you're watching or making videos, reading a recipe off the screen or simply scrolling social media – the HoverBar Duo will do the job. The slight wobble makes it unsuitable as a digital art stand, but it doesn't diminish the otherwise great quality.

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Abi Le Guilcher
Ecommerce Writer

Abi Le Guilcher is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer. With a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Design for Game and Film, Abi enjoys almost anything creative and will either be found crafting or gaming in her spare time. Her previous experience as a retail assistant at CeX means she has a wide range of knowledge in both technology and media and loves to keep up to date with the latest tech. Abi is an avid cosplayer and has most recently worked with PlayStation and Santa Monica Studio on a promotional campaign for the release of God of War Ragnarök.

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