Twelve South
Twelve South Curve
$59.99Cheaper
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Twelve South Curve vs Roost V3
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Twelve South Curve is cheaper at $59.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Roost
Roost V3
$89.95
Which is better: the Twelve South Curve or Roost V3?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Twelve South Curve is the cheaper at $59.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Twelve South Curve | Roost V3 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $59.99 MSRP, official Twelve South store | $89.95 |
| Brand | Twelve South | Roost |
| Released | — | — |
| Material | Bent aluminum tube with rubberized silicone contact points | Nylon, Delrin, TPE rubber (folding truss frame) |
| Height adjustable | No | Yes |
| Angle adjustable | No | No |
| Foldable portable | No | Yes |
| Fits laptop size (in) | 10.2 in+ wide laptops, up to 7 lb (optimized for MacBook) | fits all laptop makes/models (self-adjusting grip) |
| Weight capacity (lb) | 7 | — |
| Open back ventilation | Yes | Yes |
| Riser type | fixed | ergonomic |
Sources — Twelve South Curve: twelvesouth.com (verified 2026-08-19). Roost V3: therooststand.com (verified 2026-08-19).
What's the difference between the Twelve South Curve and Roost V3?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Material: Twelve South Curve Bent aluminum tube with rubberized silicone contact points vs Roost V3 Nylon, Delrin, TPE rubber (folding truss frame)
- Height adjustable: Twelve South Curve false vs Roost V3 true
- Foldable portable: Twelve South Curve false vs Roost V3 true
- Fits laptop size (in): Twelve South Curve 10.2 in+ wide laptops, up to 7 lb (optimized for MacBook) vs Roost V3 fits all laptop makes/models (self-adjusting grip)
- Riser type: Twelve South Curve fixed vs Roost V3 ergonomic