This answer to this question depends on what you intend to place on the stand and whether what environment you will be playing in. If you are going to play in a studio, a table-top should suit you fine. If you are more of a live-performance guy, the floor-top will be best for you. The foldable ones are for those who are casual hobbyists and travel around a lot. You also cannot place heavier devices on foldable stands.