A lot of other stands don't have the laptop sitting so high above the desk, making them much closer to the table or even flush but angled upwards from the back.

A lot of other stands don't have the laptop sitting so high above the desk, making them much closer to the table or even flush but angled upwards from the back. As it sits now, it is high enough so that it matches the exact same level of eyesight as my external monitor. This makes the external monitor compliment it rather than replace it. The shape also allows you to move your hands around under it, whereas if it was lower or if the design was different it would interrupt movement and usage of an external keyboard. Other things I like about it is that it's super solid, it's all just a single piece, made of aluminium (for heat purposes) and the rubber things on it keep the laptop held securely in place.