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In this Lecco book holder floor stand review I will highlight its benefits and the limitations. At the end, you will discover the alternatives and when those will be a better choice.

After reading this review, you will be able to decide with confidence whether Lecco book holder floor stand is perfect for your reading needs or not?

Lecco floor standing book holder is a versatile holder for reading books and e-books in many different reading positions.

Best suited, if you…

• Want to read in bed or couch comfortably.
• Read while bathing, cooking, studying, or exercising.
• Read on a treadmill, elliptical, or exercise bike.
• Are elderly who wants to read without holding the book.
• Have some kind of disability, like Arthritis or Parkinson’s.

Unique Features of Lecco floor standing book and tablet holder

There are two other similar alternatives, namely Levo and The Hold it. They offer the same versatility and adjustability, but the Lecco has three things that make it unique.

1. It base is thin as compared to the other two, That is why you can slide it even your couch easily. (More details discussed below)
2. You do not need to buy a separate extension for book and ereaders and tablets like kindle or iPad. The universal stand works for both, the books and ebooks. There is certain limitation is size which is discussed in detail below.
3. It is made of metal and the shiny silver look seems elegant. It is a subjective thing and you may prefer it or not, but other two stands offer  black painted look.

Benefits of Lecco Book holder

Read in bed without hurting your neck

The stand helps you read in the most comfortable position in your bed. You can lie down however you want, and then adjust the stand to position the book in front of your eyes. Gone are those days, when you felt pain in your neck while reading.

Read in bed without using your hands

You just need your hands to first fix the book and then every time you turn the page. If you get tired by holding books for long time, you have any kind of disability, or you simple want to keep you hands warm and cozy in the winter nights, the Lecco book holder will make your reading, a joyful experience, again.

Moves easily under the couch

It has a very heavy yet a slim base, due to which you can easily slide under your furniture, for example, you couch or sofa. It is not a big deal, but it is something that makes things a bit more easy. Now, it is easy to adjust arms as the base is near to you.  

Height Adjustable book stand

Whether you read in places which requires less height, like bed, couch, or while bathing. OR You read on a treadmill, elliptical or while cooking, where more height is required, this stand will fit perfectly if your required height is in these limits.

The most height you can extend Lecco is 44 inches, and the least height is 27 inches. It means, if you want to buy it for reading on a treadmill, then check whether it can elevate up to the required height or you need levo book holder which can extent even more.

Angle Adjustable book stand

Not only height, you can also change the angle of the book or the tablet however you like. Let me explain by this example. Say, if  you want to read in bed while lying down completely flat. You want to place books exactly above your eyes facing downwards. You can easily do so. And this is one of the challenging postures to read. You can adjust the book holder however you like.  

Fits most books easily

It fits most books and e-readers easily, but not all of them. It works with only those books with height from 6.7 inches upto 11.02 inches. If your law or medical book is bigger in height Or you have some small books that are less than 6.7 inches in height, then those book will not fit in the book holder. Levo book holder is a great solution for this problem.

Easy to assemble

It delivers to your home, semi assembled. You need to do the final assembly which is very simple, and takes less than half an hour.

18 inch Arm Extension

With just a push of the hand, you can easily move the book in front of your eyes or out-of-the-way. It has an arms that extends up to 18 inches horizontally. To be exact, the distance is from the center of the book holder to the center of the pole.

The balance between mobility and stability

It has a unique base design which allows you to slide floor stand under the couch. It requires very less clearance space.

Sturdy Heavy duty stand for large books and writing

It is made of metal that not only look stylish and elegant, but also give sturdy support to the books or the tablets/kindle. The total weight of the stand is just below 20 pounds. It means, whether you use it for reading large books (up to 5.5 pounds) or you want to write on bed, this will not tip over, specially on the hard floor. On soft surfaces like carpet, it tends to bend on a side. Levo, which is very similar to this one, also has this issue on carpet floor. The solution is to either use it on hard floor or the other alternatives, if you want to read heavy books.

Fits books and e-readers, Mostly.

This book holder can fit books or the e-reader on the same holder. You do not swap the holder extensions like Levo book holder. This is its plus point. For detailed comparison see this post.

Limitations of Lecco Book holder

• Will only work with 6.70’’ – 11.02’’ height of books/e-readers. Say, if you want to read on a small tablet that is 5’’ x 9’’, then you can place it vertically and not in the landscape orientation.
• A bit heavy to move on carpet

Summary of User Reviews

Most of the users love this book stand. They got relief from neck and back pain. This gives them the ability to enjoy reading in bed for long periods. They find it sturdy and well built.

Some users do not love how it performed on the carpet floor. They find it difficult to move, and when in use, it bends a bit. This is because of the design of the base. There are two wheels and two solid rests at the base. On carpet, the solid rest points gets into the soft carpet, bending the overall stand. Also, at full extended arm, it become a bit flimsy.

Alternatives

• Levo book holder – It is very similar to this one.
• Arm extension which fixes on the bed
• Adjustable angle and height book stand and laptop holder.
• Pillow book holders for reading in bed and travel
• Only angle adjustable Book stand for large or heavy textbooks ( law or medical school students)

Read in bed without Neck pain using Lecco book holder

If you want to read in bed without neck or shoulder pain, then getting a good reading stand is the first step. You should also do some exercises to strengthen your muscles. I have written a detailed post on how to read in bed without hurting your neck which you should definitely check as well.

More Book Holders

To get a better understanding of all the book and e-reader holders available for reading in bed, check my posts on 12 book holders of 5 Types, for reading in bed. If you love to read digital books then check Kindle stands for reading in bed.

Update 30 July 2019: Gimble book holder is not available for sale, so if you need one, you can get Ounona adjustable page holder which is the same thing except the brand name.

If you want to read hands-free while travelling, and need paperback book holder, then Gimble book holder is one of the best option for you. It is a cheap and simple solution that simply works. Just place the book in the clips and it will prevent it from closing. You can read book with only one hand.

Pros

• Lightweight
• Fold-able
• Adjustable
• Holds paperback books open
• Inexpensive

Cons

• Size might be an issue, so check it before buying. S
• Sometimes, flimsy to use
• Might not work with heavy books
• Can tear the pages while turning them so be careful.

Benefits

A Great Paperback Book holder – This book holder works perfectly for lighter books. Although, you can use it for heavy books too, but it is not strong enough for that. You can other alternatives at the bottom if you would like to hold large books. 

Simple elegant design – The design is very simple. There is no assembly needed. Just Just open the holder and clamp the book in it. It will hold the pages nicely so that you can focus on reading without worrying about your hands.

Easy to turn pages – Turnings pages is also simple and hassle free. Although some people find it difficult. More on this in the negative reviews and cons section.

Hold books open without using hands – The primary benefits of this book holder is the hands free reading experience. As you can see in the video.

Lightweight, Easy to carry while travelling that  Folds Flat to pocket size -This book holder is extremely portable. You can simple fold it flat and keep it in your pocket while going to beach, or taking anywhere else.

Easy to turn pages – Turnings pages is also simple and hassle free. Although some people find it difficult. More on this in the negative reviews and cons section. The Gimble  holder applies the right amount Pressure to hold the  pages open, but if you want to turn the page you can easily slide the pages and move forward.

Book holder for shelf – This folder is ideal for reading on a flat surface,  such as a shelf or a desk. What is means is if you want to read the book at a certain angle or a certain height you cannot do so.  For that, there are other stands that I have featured in the alternative section.

Allows Book to free stand – A nice feature is that it can free stand on their own. This will be specially helpful if you are reading a recipe book in your kitchen or you want to reference a book and place it on your desk  beside the main work your reading.

Use as bookmark – You can also use it as a bookmark, because it folds flat.

Summary of Reviews

The positives – This book holder is perfect, if your book fits in perfectly. It means, it will work for most of the books, but for oversize books, you should check your book size before buying this. You can use it for paperbacks. It saves you from the cramps in you hands. 

The Neagtives – Some users find it flimsy. There are also complains of page being ripped, if  you do not remove the whole clip when turning pages. It is good for lap, but for flat surfaces like desktop, or the treadmill top, the book does not stay flat and you have to keep adjusting. You still have to use your hands to hold the book

Alternatives

1- Page holder clips are the closest alternative to the Gimble book holder. These are as portable and handy, but cover the things that are lacking in Gimble.

2- Book holders for bed are for you, If you are looking for a book stand that not only hold the book open but help you elevate the book at a certain angle for better economic reading position, then I strongly recommend your to consider these book holders. They include, heavy duty book holders for large text books, Adjustable floor book stands, Fold-able Over bed tables, and more. You can choose any one of them if you want something that is more serious than the Gimble

3- Pillow book holders are also portable and can double as a travel pillow. They can hold book, tablets, and e-Readers. You can use them to read small paperback or large hardcovers.

Conclusion

After analyzing the pros and cons of this book holder, I can certainly say that you should only buy it if you are strictly looking for a portable book holder to travel with. But if, you want proper support to hold your book, then check alternatives section, or check book holders for reading in bed.