Best Bed Tray Reviews 2023

We’ll start with the all-important and sensitive issue of price. The price of a bed tray, as with many other products, is dependent on the brand, its features, and the material it’s made of. For instance, there are bed trays that come with storage space, and these tend to cost more than those without. If you want a bed tray to hold your meals in bed, then one with fewer features may do just fine; but if you’re looking for a workstation for your laptop, iPads, phones, and writing materials, we suggest you consider bed trays with more features.

With a price range that starts below $10 and goes to $180 (and even more), a bed tray is a smart way to enjoy a meal in bed, read, or work as it is quite multifunctional, serving effectively in any of these capacities. Depending on what you intend to use it for, your bed tray may see frequent or infrequent use and so, we advise this: if you want to get the very best from your choice, don’t assume that cheap bed trays will do a good job as that’s generally not the case.

Finding a bed tray that will meet your needs and tastes is as simple as knowing what features to watch out for when shopping for one. If all you need is to serve either yourself or your significant other a pleasant meal in bed, then you’ll be looking for a simpler bed tray; the fellow who’s working or studying will be on the lookout for one with work and gadget-friendly features.

Here’s a list of some important features to look for in a bed tray:

• Weight limit
• The leg-locking mechanism (for those with foldable legs)
• A roomy, easy-to-clean top
• Raised edges
• Adjustable and ‘tiltable’ functions
• Storage space
• Cut-outs for cords and cables
• Sturdiness

Whatever your bed tray needs, bearing these in mind should help you make a good decision.

Bed trays have an average height of about 12 inches and a top that can be over 20 inches wide. Bear this in mind: the wider your bed tray the more things you can put on it, which can mean a more effective service. When unfolded (for the foldable ones), the space between the legs can reach 22 inches or more and when folded, it can be an inch or two high. Seeing as they are items for convenience and ease, they’re usually lightweight and portable. Bed trays weigh between 2 to 5 pounds and may have handles for easy carrying.

Some of them have storage drawers that are just large enough to hold your stationery and extra reading materials. Some also feature cut-outs that allow for easy and flexible passage of cords and cables; there are also cut-outs for cooling fans for your laptops, and some even come with built-in cooling fans. To ensure that you don’t work in thirst, some of them have places to hold your coffee or tea.

These multifunctional pieces of furniture come in an abundance of styles and whatever your taste, you’re sure to find a design that’ll call to you. There are traditional-style bed trays in wood with finishes that exude royalty, wooden bed trays that have a more modern design, and others with a futuristic design. There are also trays that combine both wood and metal to give a practical, minimalist style that’s also tasteful. Other style options include acrylic, polypropylene, aluminum, etc., and they come in various colors.

To get the most out of your bed trays, we would suggest you look for trays with raised edges if all you’re looking for is a tray to enjoy meals in bed with; this might control spillage of food and drinks better than those without raised edges. Those looking for bed trays to do some studying and work in, one without raised edges but with grooves and storage compartments might be better, as you get to store your stationery, SD cards, flash drives, and so on without fear of their falling off and getting lost. Another reason is the fact that a bed tray without those raised edges would be easier on your wrists and more convenient.

Another thing that would make the bed tray a dream to use is the adjust and tilt features. For ease of use, a bed tray with adjustable legs is recommended as it allows you to choose the height that’s most comfortable with your sitting (or standing) position. The tilt feature allows you to place the tray top in any angle you choose, complementing the adjustable height mechanism. These mechanisms should be easy to use and lock into place.

One more thing to consider is the weight limit of your bed tray. Most bed trays are designed to carry about 30 to 60 pounds of weight. While they’re usually sturdy enough to carry out their jobs, please note that these items are not meant to serve as support for your weight, so refrain from using them as stools or standing on them.