How do I know if my BookArc is compatible with this insert?

Check the inserts that came with your BookArc. If they are labeled with letters (A, B, C, and so on), your stand is compatible. If the inserts are numbered (1, 2, 3, and so on), your BookArc is an older version and this insert will not fit.

Will this insert fit a BookArc mod?

No, this insert is designed only for the standard BookArc models manufactured in 2015 or later. It will not fit the BookArc mod or any BookArc for MacBook Air released before 2015.

Can I use this insert with a 16-inch MacBook Pro?

No, insert H is shaped for 13-inch and 14-inch MacBook Pro models only. A different insert is required for the 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Do I need tools to install this insert?

No tools are required. The insert snaps into the BookArc frame by hand, replacing the existing insert that came with your stand.

BookArc - Insert H

The 3-second version

Fits 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020, M2 2022) and 14-inch (M1 2021, M2 2023)
Snaps into BookArc stands manufactured in 2015 or later with lettered inserts
Machined to grip securely without wobbling during cable connection
Only fits 2015-onward BookArc with lettered inserts
Not compatible with BookArc mod or numbered-insert models
Works with four specific MacBook Pro models only

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Replacement Insert for BookArc Vertical MacBook Stand

Most vertical stands are one-size-fits-all, which means a loose grip and a laptop that rocks every time you plug in a cable. BookArc uses swappable inserts machined to each generation's exact dimensions, so the cradle holds tight no matter which MacBook Pro you own. Insert H is the answer if you upgraded your laptop but still have the stand—swap the insert instead of replacing the whole thing, and the fit stays as secure as it was on day one. Worth it if you already own a compatible BookArc and want the stand to last through multiple computer upgrades.

Good gift when

People who upgraded to a 13-inch or 14-inch MacBook Pro and already own a BookArc
Anyone who bought a secondhand BookArc without the correct insert
Users running their MacBook in clamshell mode with an external display

Skip it if You own a BookArc mod, a pre-2015 BookArc for MacBook Air, or any BookArc that came with numbered inserts 1 through 8—this insert will not fit those older frames.

Specs

Compatible Models: 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 2021, M2 2023), 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020, M2 2022)
Compatible Stands: BookArc for MacBook (2015 and later) with lettered inserts A-H
Available Finishes: Silver, Space Grey
Manufacturer: Twelve South

What's included

Insert H

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Useful only for someone who already owns a compatible BookArc stand and needs to fit a newer MacBook Pro.

The details

This replacement insert lets you fit newer MacBook Pro models into a BookArc vertical stand manufactured in 2015 or later. Insert H is shaped to grip 14-inch MacBook Pro models from 2021 and 2023, plus 13-inch MacBook Pro models from 2020 and 2022, keeping the laptop secure in the stand's cradle while you use it in clamshell mode with an external display.

The insert snaps into the existing BookArc frame, replacing whichever insert came with your stand originally. Once installed, the new insert adjusts the cradle width and grip profile to match the thickness and body contours of the supported MacBook Pro models.

You can identify a compatible BookArc by the lettered inserts it shipped with—models from 2015 onward use letters A through H, while earlier versions used numbered inserts 1 through 8. This insert works only with the lettered-insert generation. It will not fit BookArc mod or the original BookArc for MacBook Air released before 2015.

Each insert is machined to hold the laptop firmly without wobbling, even when you connect or disconnect cables. The precision fit prevents the MacBook from sliding forward or tipping, so the stand does its job whether the computer is asleep or running tasks in closed-display mode.

If you have upgraded your laptop or bought a secondhand BookArc without the correct insert, this part restores full compatibility without needing to replace the entire stand.

Twelve South

BookArc - Insert H

Adapter insert H adds support for 13-inch and 14-inch MacBook Pro models to 2015-onward BookArc stands

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The 3-second version

Fits 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020, M2 2022) and 14-inch (M1 2021, M2 2023)
Snaps into BookArc stands manufactured in 2015 or later with lettered inserts
Machined to grip securely without wobbling during cable connection
Only fits 2015-onward BookArc with lettered inserts
Not compatible with BookArc mod or numbered-insert models
Works with four specific MacBook Pro models only

Questions

How do I know if my BookArc is compatible with this insert?: Check the inserts that came with your BookArc. If they are labeled with letters (A, B, C, and so on), your stand is compatible. If the inserts are numbered (1, 2, 3, and so on), your BookArc is an older version and this insert will not fit.
Will this insert fit a BookArc mod?: No, this insert is designed only for the standard BookArc models manufactured in 2015 or later. It will not fit the BookArc mod or any BookArc for MacBook Air released before 2015.
Can I use this insert with a 16-inch MacBook Pro?: No, insert H is shaped for 13-inch and 14-inch MacBook Pro models only. A different insert is required for the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Do I need tools to install this insert?: No tools are required. The insert snaps into the BookArc frame by hand, replacing the existing insert that came with your stand.