The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, and has been demolished by millennials in impressive volumes. While it lugs a ten-year service warranty (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not necessarily a dependable indication of the anticipated valuable life of the lifting columns. For the cost, the StandDesk is a wonderful lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and also other Chinese-made desks. Despite its security problems this is a much much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever before hope to be, and a good value overall. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide category of Chinese-made workdesks that is winning over clients from both its less costly and also costlier peers.

StandDesk Building, Configuration, as well as Devices

Constructing the desk is pretty straight forward if you follow the in-depth instructions. Every one of the screws, screws, washing machines, and also spring washing machines been available in separate bags that are noted with their location: tabletop, structure, and also spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for fastening every one of the bolts right into the frame, or, appear a hex bit right into your power tool– just take care not to over-tighten.

All of the components have an excellent quality coating to them with rounded corners to avoid cut hands. Below is a shot of all the bolts that are fastened to the leg setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up also consists of height-adjustable turning equipments to maintain the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was extremely helpful for the carpeted office floor. I’m also making use of a floor mat to shield the rug from chair wheel damage at resting elevation, and also press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller deserved the investment. The buttons are all variable stress configured, meaning the backwards and forwards arrows will adjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continuously change the elevation by about 0.7 inches per second if you hold the switch for 2 seconds. The memory buttons are similar in layout: push to remember the elevation setting, or hold the button down for 5 secs to store a brand-new height worth. I’m making use of switch 1 for my sitting setting and also button 4 for my standing placement, which offers me 2 and also 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been making use of the new desk for a couple of weeks as well as have actually documented my first perceptions:

The motors are quiet yet can be listened to in the following space over. It takes possibly 25 seconds for the desk to completely transition from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (specifically this LX model), creating the desk to get a little rough when I change my weight versus the key-board. In hindsight, I ought to have bought the bar upgrade for my desk after figuring out the weight of my screens. If you intend to do a double display configuration, obtain the bar.

Since gravity presses the discs in a human back, I need to increase the desk greater in the morning as well as reduced it at night.

An anti-fatigue mat is definitely necessary for long period of time standing. I purchased an Octagonal mat from SmartCells, using rubber “cells” that are pictured below.

Efficiency

In spite of any type of issues I might have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter design, pretty much every one of those issues washed away as soon as I really came down to utilizing this thing.

I really did not assume it was even feasible, the StandDesk in some way takes care of to be even extra steady than the Jarvis, both at sitting and also standing heights. Many days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed versus my wall surface; not always due to the fact that it’s that wobbly, but just because I desire as much stability as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even better, verifying to be equally as consistent on its own at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s crossbar enhancement, which they declare includes much more security when bought as a part of the bundle deal.When it concerns weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more stats with the Jarvis, being ranked for as much as 350 pounds of weight capacity.

I have actually been making use of the desk for about 3 weeks currently for day-to-day job (and also complying with standing desk finest practices), whether it’s inputting out testimonials like this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer every so often. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered drinks, as well as the finish on top of the desk still really feels just as smooth as well as slick as the day I opened it in spite of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it as well as multiple wipe downs with a rag.

Though I never ever deliberately try to dent any kind of workdesks also hard, throughout some lighter examinations (throwing a set of tricks onto it from a range, for instance), it still held up without a lot of noticeable indications of damages.

Last but not least, when I determined the sound output of the desk while it climbed from a sitting position to standing and also back again, it was by far the quietest we’ve checked yet. I can barely get it to make greater than regarding 9.5 dB of sound, so if your greatest problem is the whirr of your electric motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Client service

Now, typically I do not consist of much concerning the customer care support of any type of provided business, just due to the fact that I really feel that in general if an item functions the way its meant to, I should not ever before have a factor to call them in the first place. And also while I desire I might state that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I merely can not complete this review without mentioning the various, apparently countless issues I ran into trying to get my desk put together.

For starters, the desk I was sent out didn’t have any kind of memory mobile included originally, which meant I had no way of actually regulating the up/down feature on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk concerning this issue, that got back to me around a day later with an apology as well as an assurance that a new one would certainly be shipped out quickly.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The source of all our issues …
About four days later on a mobile got here in the mail. The handset originally switched on, but it had not been long before I observed that none of the programmable switches functioned, neither did the down switch, but also for some reason the “memory” switch handled the down feature simply great. I called the business once more, and they apologized for the mixup and also claimed they would have a brand-new panel and control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later on my brand-new panel as well as control box showed up. As soon as I installed them both the desk finally began functioning the means it was supposed to, but not after nearly a month of waiting and to and fro with a business that could not keep in mind to deliver a core element of their item inside the exact same box from the beginning.

Things to Consider

In spite of its bankable features, this stand up workdesk additionally has its very own downsides. Because no single stand workdesk might catch every one of the features that you may need, you might take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as criterion

Not having a supporting bar is definitely not a deal-breaker, specifically considering a few of our various other favored workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis also do not have one. Actually, this workdesk does have one if you want, but it is a paid add-on (much more on this later also).

The bar is seen by some as a barrier, making it more challenging to place your legs comfortably below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they supply included security, usually essential when workdesks are completely extended.

We have not check out any grievances of the stability of this workdesk, so we do not assume its something to really be concerned about, although if you truly desired a desk with a crossbar then we recommend you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Additionally, StandDesk does provide a different add-on crossbar that you can contribute to the desk yourself, just for an additional $49.95.

Security

The security of a standing workdesk is among the most important elements of these desks. Without a secure desk you’ll discover it hard to concentrate, which could result in you ending up being much less curious about making use of the desk at standing elevation. To obtain the very best return on your financial investment, you’ll want to enjoy when using the desk.

Due To The Fact That the StandDesk Simple is the very first desk that I have examined with an optional cross assistance, I will certainly break down my stability tests right into two areas. Both tests will certainly include the typical front to back shaking test as well as a delegated appropriate wobble. The very first will lack the cross support and the second will certainly be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co claims that the enhancement of the cross assistance can raise security by approximately 15%. I have no concept just how they developed that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I evaluated that tottered near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the shaking movement misbehaved. Beyond this point it would certainly affect your work.

With Cross Support

Front to Back: Including the cross assistance does not influence the shaking movement. The StandDesk Simple began to experienced a rocking motion at 36″. By 41″ the shaking motion misbehaved.

Left to Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble activity for lower heights. With the cross assistance the wobble motion really did not start up until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion ended up being negative.

Keep in mind: It’s extremely important with flexible standing workdesks to fully tighten up all hardware. If there is equipment that is not totally tight, the activity experienced when included standing height will certainly be exaggerated. This is especially real with a desk structure that includes 32 screws, there are far way too many factors at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve checked in our labs, we have to narrow our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter individuals with narrower desktop computers, as the security just isn’t there for a large mass elevated high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be much better suited to these applications, and also for a fairly noticeable factor. Practically all American-made bases are made in US factories that are had by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this industry, and their ordinary citizens are a great deal taller than the typical Eastern customer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long time ago. As well as they have even more robotic automation, laser-cutting equipment, and also large experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

However if you’re not also tall, do not have an extreme quantity of heavy tools on your desktop computer, and don’t require also wide of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will provide you great value.

All that may alter with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he expects to launch sometime in the future. Initially we were informed we would certainly see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later it has yet to appear, and also Yu states he’s had problem getting the item high quality he requires out of a number of Chinese factories he’s tried collaborating with. The brand-new style is apparently mosting likely to be a lot easier to set up and also have a heftier crossbar layout, to name a few refinements. He says the new base will be offered in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” configuration, relieving our problem concerning side-load worrying on the training columns.

If this brand-new base ever before pertains to market we’ll upgrade you below. We’re not holding our breath any longer as the most current information on the business is that Yu shut the little Los Angeles workplace as well as has transferred it to join with all its various other workers in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a brand-new $399 standing workdesk with impressive efficiency has actually been present through the new joint endeavor between US-based iMovR and also China-based Eureka, the i1 electrical standing desk. While limited in size as well as color alternatives, it has actually taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago status as the most effective standing desk under $400.

The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, and also has actually been demolished by millennials in excellent quantities. While it brings a ten-year service warranty (the lengthiest of any Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not necessarily a reputable sign of the expected beneficial life of the lifting columns. For the cost, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis and various other Chinese-made desks. In spite of its security concerns this is a far better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever hope to be, as well as a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad group of Chinese-made desks that is swaying consumers from both its more affordable and more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Setup, and Gadgets

Constructing the desk is pretty easy if you comply with the detailed directions. All of the screws, screws, washers, and also spring washing machines been available in separate bags that are marked with their location: tabletop, framework, and spares. There’s an included hex device for securing every one of the screws right into the structure, or, appear a hex bit into your power device– simply take care not to over-tighten.

Every one of the parts have a top quality finish to them with rounded corners to prevent cut hands. Below is a shot of all the bolts that are secured to the leg setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly likewise consists of height-adjustable rotation equipments to maintain the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was extremely useful for the carpeted home office flooring. I’m likewise utilizing a floor mat to safeguard the carpeting from chair wheel damage at sitting height, and also press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller was worth the financial investment. The buttons are all variable pressure programmed, implying the backwards and forwards arrows will adjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continuously readjust the elevation by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the switch for 2 seconds. The memory buttons are similar in style: press to remember the height setting, or hold the button down for 5 secs to save a brand-new elevation value. I’m utilizing button 1 for my resting setting as well as button 4 for my standing position, which provides me 2 and also 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been using the brand-new workdesk for a few weeks and have actually written down my initial perceptions:

The motors are quiet but can be heard in the next area over. It takes maybe 25 secs for the desk to fully change from resting to standing based upon my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (especially this LX version), triggering the desk to get a little rough when I move my weight against the keyboard. In knowledge, I ought to have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my workdesk after determining the weight of my displays. If you prepare to do a dual monitor arrangement, obtain the crossbar.

Since gravity compresses the discs in a human spinal column, I require to raise the desk higher in the early morning and reduced it in the evening.

An anti-fatigue floor covering is definitely necessary for long duration standing. I acquired an Octagonal mat from SmartCells, making use of rubber “cells” that are visualized listed below.

Efficiency

Regardless of any type of problems I might have had with the handset or the cookie-cutter design, practically every one of those issues washed away once I in fact came down to utilizing this thing.

Although I really did not think it was even possible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be even more stable than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing heights. The majority of days I like to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pressed against my wall surface; not always due to the fact that it’s that shaky, however even if I desire as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even better, proving to be equally as consistent on its own at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the business’s crossbar enhancement, which they claim adds much more security when purchased as a part of the plan deal.When it involves weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet much more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for approximately 350 lbs of weight ability.

I have actually been using the desk for concerning 3 weeks currently for everyday work (and following standing desk ideal practices), whether it’s typing out evaluations like this one from our desktop or a laptop every so often. The desk holds up well against non-coastered drinks, and the surface on top of the desk still feels equally as smooth and also slick as the day I opened it regardless of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it as well as several wipe downs with a rag.

Though I never ever purposefully try to dent any kind of workdesks too hard, during some lighter examinations (tossing a set of keys onto it from a range, for example), it still held up without too many noticeable indications of damages.

Last but not least, when I gauged the sound outcome of the desk while it increased from a sitting setting to standing and back once more, it was by far the quietest we’ve evaluated yet. I can hardly get it to make greater than about 9.5 dB of noise, so if your biggest problem is the whirr of your electric motor, this is absolutely the one for you.

Customer support

Now, generally I don’t include much regarding the customer support support of any type of given firm, just since I really feel that generally if a product works the method its supposed to, I should not ever before have a factor to call them to begin with. As well as while I want I could say that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I simply can not complete this testimonial without pointing out the numerous, apparently limitless troubles I encountered trying to get my desk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent didn’t have any memory phone included initially, which implied I had no other way of really managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I contacted StandDesk regarding this problem, that got back to me around a day later with an apology and also a guarantee that a new one would be shipped quickly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our troubles …
About four days later a phone arrived in the mail. The mobile phone originally turned on, however it had not been long before I noticed that none of the programmable switches functioned, neither did the down switch, but for some factor the “memory” switch took care of the down function simply great. I called the company once again, and they excused the mixup and stated they would have a brand-new panel and also control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later on my brand-new panel and control box showed up. Once I installed them both the desk ultimately began functioning the means it was meant to, but not after nearly a month of waiting and backward and forward with a company that could not keep in mind to ship a core part of their item inside the same box from the beginning.

Things to Think about

Despite its bankable attributes, this stand workdesk additionally has its own drawbacks. Since no particular stand desk might catch all of the functions that you may need, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as standard

Not having a supporting bar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, specifically considering some of our other preferred desks such as the Totally Jarvis additionally don’t have one. Actually, this workdesk does have one if you desire, yet it is a paid add-on (a lot more on this later on also).

The bar is seen by some as a barrier, making it more challenging to place your legs easily below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they give included security, frequently important when workdesks are completely expanded.

We have not read any grievances of the security of this desk, so we do not believe its something to truly be concerned regarding, although if you really desired a desk with a crossbar after that we advise you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

StandDesk does offer a separate add-on bar that you can include to the workdesk yourself, just for an additional $49.95.

Stability

The stability of a standing workdesk is among the most essential elements of these workdesks. Without a steady workdesk you’ll find it difficult to focus, which might bring about you ending up being much less curious about making use of the desk at standing elevation. To obtain the best return on your financial investment, you’ll wish to enjoy when making use of the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the first desk that I have evaluated with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my stability examinations right into two sections. Both tests will certainly include the typical front to back rocking examination as well as a left to appropriate wobble. The first will certainly be without the cross assistance and also the secondly will be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co says that the enhancement of the cross support can raise stability by approximately 15%. I have no concept exactly how they generated that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I examined that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The initial was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking movement misbehaved. Beyond this factor it would impact your job.

With Cross Support

Front to Back: Adding the cross assistance does not affect the rocking motion. The StandDesk Simple began to experienced a rocking movement at 36″. By 41″ the rocking activity misbehaved.

Entrusted to Right: Adding the cross assistance to the StandDesk boosted the wobble activity for reduced heights. With the cross assistance the wobble movement didn’t begin up until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion ended up being poor.

Note: It’s really vital with flexible standing desks to completely tighten up all hardware. If there is hardware that is not totally tight, the movement experienced when encompassed standing elevation will certainly be overemphasized. This is specifically true with a desk frame that consists of 32 screws, there are much too many points at which the desk has a chance to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve evaluated in our laboratories, we need to tighten our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter customers with narrower desktop computers, as the security just isn’t there for a big mass elevated high off the ground. American-made desks will be much better suited to these applications, as well as for a relatively apparent factor. Practically all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German firms that designed this sector, and also their average residents are a lot taller than the average Eastern customer, so they started making longer-stroke lifting legs a very long time back. And also they have even more robot automation, laser-cutting devices, and large experience making standing workdesk bases, needless to say.

But if you’re not as well tall, don’t have an inordinate quantity of hefty tools on your desktop, and don’t need as well wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly offer you good value.

All that might alter with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he expects to release sometime in the future. Originally we were informed we would certainly see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to emerge, as well as Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the item quality he needs out of numerous Chinese factories he’s attempted collaborating with. The new style is allegedly mosting likely to be much easier to set up as well as have a heftier crossbar layout, among other refinements. He states the brand-new base will be supplied in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” arrangement, relieving our problem concerning side-load worrying on the lifting columns.

If this new base ever before pertains to market we’ll upgrade you here. But we’re not holding our breath any type of longer as one of the most current news on the firm is that Yu closed the little Los Angeles office as well as has actually transferred it to join with all its various other workers in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a brand-new $399 standing workdesk with outstanding performance has actually been present via the brand-new joint venture between US-based iMovR as well as China-based Eureka, the i1 electrical standing desk. While restricted in size and also color options, it has taken the mantle far from StandDesk’s long-ago status as the best standing workdesk under $400.