11 of the best laptop sun shades to maximise productivity outdoors in summer 2023
If WFH inside in a heatwave is leaving you blue, it's time for one of the best laptop sun shades. Yes, we've all seen the girlies on TikTok trying their hands at a bit of DIY with a cardboard box in a futile effort to shield their work laptops from the blinding light of the sun above. But, reader, what if we told you there was a better way?
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That's right, laptop sun shades exist and they're available for MacBook owners, Windows owners, tablet owners - you name it. Save yourself the pain of squinting through the sunlight in 28°C heat and invest in a sun screen; you can buy one with a simple clip on mechanism, a magnetic attachment or simply one that functions like a mini laptop tent. The options really are endless.
What's the catch, you ask? Unfortunately, some of the best laptop sun shades come in around the £30+ mark however, being the friendly neighbourhood advisors we are, we've found you a £12.99 solution. You're welcome. Bring on the fun in the sun, iced coffee in hand while you crack on with a bit of work en plein air. Delightful.
Oh, and we've included some of the best hi-spec options, too, just so you can browse the crème de la crème selections before you commit. Happy shopping!
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Keep scrolling for the best laptop sun shades to put working outdoors back on your summer WFH menu
Compatible with: Apple MacBooks between 15 & 16”.
Designed to completely enclose the four sides of your laptop screen, this Togtech sun shade will help to minimise overheating and you can - to quote TikTok - “keep the tan up” will maintaining that WFH productive streak.
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Compatible with: Laptops no bigger than 49 x 43 x 43cm.
A top pick if you're just trying working outside for the first time and don't want to flesh out too much money, this affordable laptop tent is going to make eliminating your DIY fake tan from your beauty routine as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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Compatible with: One size fits all computer screens.
Get the wi-fi router outdoors because this Etsy laptop sun shade is going to have you hauling your Lenovo, Windows 123-whatever out into the beautiful sunshine for a day of heat-filled productivity. Plus, one size fits all? We're sold. Make sure to grab this bad boy before all those trending TikToks have it selling out.
Compatible with: iPad Air 2, iPad Air, Galaxy Tab S3, Galaxy Tab S2 and Galaxy Tab A 9.7.
One of the best Father's Day gifts we've seen of late, if your pa is an iPad dad, this sun shade will bring his daily Candy Crush outside and absolutely outdo last year's wireless bedside charger prezzie.
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Compatible with: iPad Pro/Air, Galaxy Tab S7/S6 and 10-11 inch tablets.
Make sure your device has got ample battery life because this tablet shield is going to have you reading your Kindle purchase outside, all the live long day.
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Compatible with: Hp, Dell, Acer, Samsung, Asus, Toshiba, Sony and Thinkpad.
If you're after a screen to make working outside a cafe (with all your workplace's stats front and centre on an Excel doc) feel more secluded, this sub-£25 filter will be the answer to all your problems.
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Compatible with: An inclusive sunscreen that fits laptops, tablets and even smartphones of all sizes.
Not technically for laptops specifically, this Lafuma physical sun screen allows users to adjust the shade panel as the light moves from east to west and, what's more, you'll be able to use it on your sun lounger, too. We love a dual functionality.
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Compatible with: For 15.6" laptop screens.
Another privacy screen that's matte and anti-glare for the warmer weather, the accessible price point of this product is a big win for us. Plus, 800 five-star reviews? How many can we buy?
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Compatible with: Universal for 12"-13"-14" laptops.
One of the most popular options with Google searchers on the hunt for an outdoor working solution, the Philbert sun shade is ergonomically designed and looks smart in situe. The relatively universal sizing is a bonus and the brand have multiple fun colourways, too, if you fancy.
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Compatible with: Universal laptop shade for all screen sizes.
Now this has got our attention. A laptop sun shade that folds up into a tiny disk-shaped carrying case for easy transporting to and from your local pavement cafe, beach or park? Perfection in a product.
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Compatible with: Fits 13" Macbook Pros and Airs (2016 - present) and similar sized laptops.
One of the best inexpensive options, this fold-up sun shade is easy to transport, reduced by almost 20% and water resistant for those inevitable poolside splashes. WFH in Monaco, Mykonos or Milan? Yes, please.
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