Gear and gadgets are very transient things for me, but the just landed Orico PN1 Portable Laptop Stand is going to stay with me.
For a tech reviewer I have a pretty gadget poor bag. I have a habit of just handing out gear when family, particularly the kids, need something. Laptop stands makes it pretty high on the list of things I never seem be able to keep.
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Unboxing the Orico PN1: Truly Portable Engineering
Orico touts the PN1 as a Portable Laptop Stand. I did try to Google it when they approached me but there wasn’t much to go on with.
I expected something pretty portable, in line with the rest of the Orico laptop range which are mostly the concertina type. When the delivery notification popped up on my phone, I expected a package at my door … except it wasn’t. It was chuck into my run of the mill letterbox.
Yes it is that small. No it is actually smaller.
The Orico PN1 is about a centimetre shorter than my phone, less than half the width and just a little thicker. At least when stowed away. They weren’t kidding about portable!
The unit is made from aluminium, with non-slip silicone at strategic places to give some grip. It’s not your average soft drink can aluminium either, There is some heft to this.
Setup and Stability: More Than Just a Traditional Stand
Orico has created a masterpiece of engineering with the PN1 – there are no complicated procedures to follow to use the PN1.
There are just four steps if you want it configured more like a traditional laptop stand:
- open it up at the hinge until it is fully extended
- rotate the cross bars out from their stowed position (lock S foils into attack position anyone?)
- Push through the two lower bars so the tabs pops out to support your device from sliding off
- pull out the recessed legs and let the support pin drop into place at one of the five heights available
It is as simple as that, and the first two steps and last two steps don’t even need to be in order.
Whilst I generally have an external keyboard, I did try to type on the laptop whilst it was on the PN1 and it is a surprisingly solid setup. There was very little movements even during intense typing sessions – virtually no flex in any direction.
If you push at the sides, then yes it will start to teeter. But you have to do that quite deliberately in order for it to happen. You have to push outside the supports in order for it to happen.
Check out this video for the hands on demonstration.
From Laptops to Tablets: A Versatile Multi-Device Solution
The genius of the PN1 is that it is not just a laptop stand.
You can reconfigure it to suit a tablet, or phone by adjusting the legs and the angles. It is a super versatile device and only weighs 174 grams.
The minimalist design and support structure provides plenty of surface area for ventilation.
Final Verdict: Why the Orico PN1 is an Essential Workday Elevation
The Orico PN1 has earned the Digital Reviews Network Pulse Award for its exceptional design and portability.
I’m a big fan. I mean, it’s designed for good ventilation so it doesn’t need a fan, but here I am. *boomtish*
It is super lightweight, portable and versatile. It has elevated (oh the dad jokes keeps coming) my workspace in all the best ways. Firstly the webcam no longer tries for an angle up my nose when I am in a meeting. But the best efficiency gain? My cats can’t go to sleep on my keyboard when it is not lying flat on the table. That’s a even bigger win for me.
A thoughtful touch is that Orico includes a storage pouch so it does not scratch your laptop, wherever you take it for use, be it at the cafe, or on a picnic table at the park.
The Orico PN1 has a RRP USD$35.99 and it is worth every cent.
Added 27 Feb 2026. DRN readers can score 20% off with the code ORICOPN1D, this offer is valid until 24 March 2026.
DRN would like to thank Orico for providing the review unit. You can check out what Lee thought of their K20Mini Ultra-Slim Magnetic Portable SSD here.
