The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, and has actually been demolished by millennials in excellent quantities. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the longest of any kind of Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not necessarily a reputable sign of the anticipated beneficial life of the lifting columns. However, for the cost, the StandDesk is a fantastic lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis as well as various other Chinese-made desks. Despite its security concerns this is a much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever wish to be, as well as a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made workdesks that is swaying customers from both its cheaper and also pricier peers.

StandDesk Construction, Configuration, as well as Devices

Building the desk is pretty straight forward if you follow the detailed instructions. Every one of the screws, bolts, washers, as well as spring washing machines can be found in different bags that are marked with their location: tabletop, frame, and also spares. There’s an included hex device for attaching every one of the screws right into the framework, or, pop in a hex bit into your power tool– simply take care not to over-tighten.

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

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly likewise includes height-adjustable turning gears to stabilize the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was very valuable for the carpeted office floor. I’m also making use of a floor mat to shield the carpeting from chair wheel damages at sitting elevation, and also push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller deserved the investment. The switches are all variable pressure programmed, suggesting the backwards and forwards arrows will readjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continuously adjust the height by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for 2 secs. The memory switches are similar in layout: press to remember the elevation setting, or hold the button down for five secs to save a brand-new height value. I’m utilizing button 1 for my sitting setting and button 4 for my standing position, which offers me 2 as well as 3 for anything I might need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I have actually been making use of the brand-new workdesk for a few weeks and have made a note of my first impacts:

The motors are quiet but can be listened to in the next area over. It takes possibly 25 seconds for the desk to totally change from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (specifically this LX design), causing the desk to obtain a little rough when I shift my weight versus the keyboard. In hindsight, I should have bought the crossbar upgrade for my workdesk after identifying the weight of my screens. If you intend to do a twin screen arrangement, obtain the bar.

Because gravity presses the discs in a human spine, I require to elevate the desk higher in the early morning and reduced it at night.

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

Efficiency

Regardless of any problems I may have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter style, practically all of those problems washed away when I really came down to utilizing this thing.

I really did not believe it was also possible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be also extra steady than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing heights. The majority of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed versus my wall; not always since it’s that shaky, however just because I want as much stability as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even additionally, confirming to be just as stable on its own at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s crossbar enhancement, which they declare includes much more stability when bought as a part of the package deal.When it comes to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet even more stats with the Jarvis, being ranked for up to 350 lbs of weight ability.

I have actually been making use of the desk for about 3 weeks now for everyday job (as well as adhering to standing workdesk best techniques), whether it’s typing out evaluations such as this one from our desktop or a laptop once in a while. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered beverages, and the coating in addition to the desk still really feels equally as smooth and also glossy as the day I opened it in spite of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and also numerous wipe downs with a dustcloth.

Though I never purposefully attempt to damage any kind of desks as well hard, during some lighter tests (tossing a set of tricks onto it from a distance, as an example), it still held up without too many noticeable indications of damages.

Finally, when I gauged the noise result of the desk while it increased from a resting setting to standing and also back once more, it was without a doubt the quietest we have actually evaluated yet. I can barely get it to make more than concerning 9.5 dB of sound, so if your greatest issue is the whirr of your motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Client service

Now, typically I do not consist of much regarding the customer care support of any provided business, just since I really feel that as a whole if an item works the way its intended to, I should not ever have a reason to call them to begin with. As well as while I desire I might state that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I merely can’t finish this testimonial without stating the countless, seemingly limitless troubles I encountered attempting to obtain my desk created.

For starters, the desk I was sent really did not have any kind of memory handset included initially, which implied I had no other way of really regulating the up/down function on the desk itself. I contacted StandDesk regarding this issue, who got back to me around a day later on with an apology and also an assurance that a new one would be shipped out quickly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our problems …
Regarding 4 days later a phone arrived in the mail. The mobile phone originally turned on, but it wasn’t long before I saw that none of the programmable switches functioned, neither did the down switch, but also for some reason the “memory” switch managed the down feature just fine. I got in touch with the business again, as well as they apologized for the mixup as well as said they would certainly have a new panel as well as control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later my brand-new panel as well as control box showed up. Once I mounted them both the desk lastly began functioning the method it was meant to, but not after nearly a month of waiting and also back and forth with a company that couldn’t remember to deliver a core component of their item inside the same box from the start.

Points to Consider

Despite its bankable attributes, this stand up desk also has its very own drawbacks. Given that no single stand workdesk could capture every one of the features that you may require, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as standard

Not having a supporting bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, especially considering several of our various other favorite workdesks such as the Completely Jarvis additionally do not have one. This desk does have one if you desire, but it is a paid add-on (more on this later as well).

The bar is seen by some as a limitation, making it more difficult to place your legs comfortably below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they offer added security, commonly crucial when desks are completely expanded.

We have not check out any type of problems of the security of this desk, so we do not think its something to truly be worried regarding, although if you actually wanted a desk with a crossbar after that we advise you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

StandDesk does provide a separate add-on crossbar that you can add to the workdesk yourself, simply for an extra $49.95.

Stability

The security of a standing workdesk is just one of one of the most important aspects of these desks. Without a stable desk you’ll locate it hard to focus, which might cause you coming to be much less curious about utilizing the desk at standing height. To obtain the very best return on your investment, you’ll intend to be happy when making use of the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the first workdesk that I have evaluated with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my stability examinations into 2 sections. Both tests will consist of the typical front to back shaking examination as well as a delegated best wobble. The first will be without the cross support and also the secondly will certainly be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co says that the addition of the cross support can increase stability by as much as 15%. I have no suggestion exactly how they created that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the second desk that I checked that wobbled at the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking motion was bad. Yet factor it would impact your job.

With Cross Assistance

Front to Back: Adding the cross support does not influence the rocking motion. The StandDesk Simple started to experienced a shaking motion at 36″. By 41″ the rocking activity was bad.

Left to Right: Including the cross assistance to the StandDesk boosted the wobble motion for reduced elevations. With the cross support the wobble motion didn’t begin up until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement became bad.

Note: It’s very vital with adjustable standing workdesks to totally tighten up all equipment. If there is hardware that is not completely limited, the motion experienced when reached standing elevation will certainly be overemphasized. This is specifically true with a desk structure that includes 32 bolts, there are far too many factors at which the desk has a possibility to move.

Conclusion

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve checked in our labs, we have to tighten our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to shorter individuals with narrower desktop computers, as the stability simply isn’t there for a huge mass boosted high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be better fit to these applications, and for a rather evident factor. Virtually all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are had by Swedish, Danish or German firms that created this sector, and also their average citizens are a whole lot taller than the typical Oriental consumer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long time ago. And they have even more robot automation, laser-cutting equipment, and also large experience making standing desk bases, needless to say.

If you’re not too high, don’t have an excessive quantity of hefty devices on your desktop computer, and also do not need as well broad of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will provide you great bang for your dollar.

All that could alter with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he anticipates to release at some time 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 Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the product top quality he needs out of a number of Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried dealing with. The new layout is apparently mosting likely to be much easier to assemble and have a heftier crossbar layout, to name a few improvements. He claims the brand-new base will be used in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” arrangement, easing our problem concerning side-load worrying on the training columns.

If this new base ever pertains to market we’ll update you right here. We’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as the most recent news on the business is that Yu closed the little Los Angeles office as well as has actually moved it to join with all its other employees in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a new $399 standing desk with remarkable performance has been introduce via the new joint endeavor between US-based iMovR as well as China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing desk. While restricted in dimension and color options, it has taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago condition as the very best standing desk under $400.

The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, and has been gobbled up by millennials in impressive volumes. While it carries a ten-year warranty (the lengthiest of any Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not necessarily a dependable indication of the anticipated helpful life of the training columns. For the rate, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis and also other Chinese-made workdesks. In spite of its stability issues this is a much much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever hope to be, and also a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide category of Chinese-made workdesks that is winning over customers from both its more affordable and also more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building And Construction, Arrangement, and Gizmos

Building the desk is pretty straight forward if you follow the in-depth guidelines. Every one of the screws, screws, washing machines, as well as springtime washing machines can be found in separate bags that are noted with their location: table top, structure, as well as spares. There’s an included hex tool for attaching all of the bolts into the frame, or, pop in a hex bit into your power device– simply beware not to over-tighten.

Every one of the parts have a top quality coating to them with rounded edges to stay clear of cut hands. Below is a shot of all the bolts that are attached to the leg setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly likewise includes height-adjustable rotation equipments to support the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was extremely handy for the carpeted office floor. I’m additionally using a floor mat to protect the carpet from chair wheel damage at resting height, as well as push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the investment. The switches are all variable stress set, implying the up and down arrows will certainly readjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or constantly readjust the elevation by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the switch for 2 secs. The memory buttons are comparable in layout: press to remember the elevation setting, or hold the button down for five seconds to save a brand-new elevation value. I’m utilizing switch 1 for my sitting placement and also switch 4 for my standing position, which provides me 2 and also 3 for anything I could require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I have actually been making use of the brand-new workdesk for a few weeks as well as have made a note of my first impressions:

The motors are quiet however can be heard in the following area over. It takes maybe 25 secs for the desk to completely change from resting to standing based upon my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (particularly this LX model), triggering the desk to get a little rocky when I shift my weight versus the keyboard. In knowledge, I need to have bought the bar upgrade for my workdesk after figuring out the weight of my displays. If you intend to do a double monitor arrangement, obtain the crossbar.

Because gravity compresses the discs in a human spinal column, I require to raise the desk greater in the early morning and reduced it at night.

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

Performance

In spite of any type of problems I may have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter layout, basically every one of those concerns washed away once I in fact got down to utilizing this thing.

Although I didn’t think it was also feasible, the StandDesk somehow takes care of to be much more stable than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing elevations. The majority of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed versus my wall surface; not necessarily since it’s that wobbly, however even if I desire as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also better, confirming to be just as steady by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s bar enhancement, which they claim adds much more stability when bought as a part of the package deal.When it comes to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet much more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for approximately 350 pounds of weight capability.

I’ve been using the desk for about 3 weeks now for day-to-day job (and also following standing workdesk finest practices), whether it’s inputting out evaluations similar to this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer once in a while. The desk holds up well against non-coastered drinks, as well as the surface on top of the desk still really feels just as smooth and also glossy as the day I opened it in spite of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it as well as numerous wipe downs with a dustcloth.

I never ever deliberately attempt to dent any desks as well hard, throughout some lighter tests (tossing a set of keys onto it from a distance, for example), it still held up without also several visible signs of damage.

When I gauged the noise outcome of the desk while it rose from a sitting setting to standing and also back again, it was by far the quietest we have actually checked. I might barely get it to make greater than about 9.5 dB of noise, so if your biggest problem is the whirr of your motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Customer Service

Currently, usually I do not include much concerning the customer care assistance of any kind of offered company, only since I really feel that generally if a product functions the means its expected to, I shouldn’t ever have a reason to call them to begin with. And while I want I might claim that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I just can not complete this review without pointing out the many, seemingly limitless problems I experienced attempting to get my desk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent out really did not have any kind of memory phone included originally, which indicated I had no other way of really managing the up/down feature on the desk itself. I called StandDesk about this issue, that returned to me around a day later on with an apology as well as a promise that a brand-new one would certainly be shipped shortly.

Standdesk review handset

The resource of all our problems …
About four days later a mobile arrived in the mail. The mobile initially turned on, but it wasn’t long before I saw that none of the programmable switches functioned, neither did the down switch, but also for some factor the “memory” switch took care of the down feature simply fine. I got in touch with the firm once again, and they apologized for the mixup and stated they would certainly have a new panel as well as control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later on my new panel and control box showed up. When I mounted them both the desk ultimately began working the method it was intended to, however not after almost a month of waiting and also backward and forward with a company that couldn’t keep in mind to ship a core element of their item inside the exact same box from the get-go.

Points to Consider

Despite its bankable functions, this stand up workdesk also has its very own downsides. Since no single stand workdesk can catch all of the functions that you might need, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as criterion

Not having a maintaining bar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, particularly taking into consideration several of our various other favorite desks such as the Fully Jarvis also do not have one. As a matter of fact, this workdesk does have one if you want, yet it is a paid add-on (a lot more on this later too).

The crossbar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it harder to position your legs conveniently below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they supply included stability, frequently essential when desks are totally expanded.

We have not read any kind of complaints of the stability of this desk, so we don’t think its something to truly be worried concerning, although if you really desired a workdesk with a crossbar then we suggest you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Security

The stability of a standing desk is one of the most essential facets of these workdesks. Without a secure workdesk you’ll discover it difficult to concentrate, which can result in you ending up being much less curious about using the desk at standing elevation. To get the best return on your financial investment, you’ll want to enjoy when using the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the very first workdesk that I have actually examined with an optional cross assistance, I will certainly break down my security tests into two areas. Both tests will certainly consist of the regular front to back rocking test as well as a left to right wobble. The initial will certainly lack the cross assistance and also the secondly will certainly be with it. Simply to keep in mind, StandDesk.co says that the addition of the cross support can enhance stability by approximately 15%. I have no concept just how they generated that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd workdesk that I evaluated that wobbled at the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The initial was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking activity misbehaved. Beyond this factor it would influence your job.

With Cross Assistance

Front to Back: Adding the cross support does not impact the shaking motion. The StandDesk Simple began to experienced a shaking activity at 36″. By 41″ the rocking motion was bad.

Entrusted to Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk improved the wobble movement for lower elevations. With the cross assistance the wobble activity really did not start up until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity came to be bad.

Note: It’s really crucial with flexible standing workdesks to totally tighten up all equipment. If there is hardware that is not totally limited, the activity experienced when included standing elevation will be exaggerated. This is especially true with a workdesk frame that consists of 32 bolts, there are far too many factors at which the desk has a chance to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually examined in our labs, we have to narrow our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter customers with narrower desktops, as the security just isn’t there for a big mass boosted high off the ground. American-made workdesks will certainly be better fit to these applications, as well as for a rather obvious factor. Basically all American-made bases are made in US factories that are had by Swedish, Danish or German business that designed this market, as well as their average people are a lot taller than the typical Asian customer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long time earlier. And they have far more robot automation, laser-cutting tools, and also sheer experience making standing workdesk bases, obviously.

If you’re not too high, don’t have an inordinate amount of heavy devices on your desktop computer, and also don’t need too wide of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will offer you excellent bang for your dollar.

All that could transform with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he anticipates to release sometime in the future. Initially we were informed we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later it has yet to emerge, and Yu states he’s had difficulty obtaining the product quality he requires out of several Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried dealing with. The new layout is supposedly mosting likely to be a lot easier to assemble as well as have a heftier bar design, among other refinements. He says the brand-new base will certainly be provided in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” setup, minimizing our worry concerning side-load emphasizing on the training columns.

If this new base ever before involves market we’ll update you here. However we’re not holding our breath any type of longer as one of the most current information on the business is that Yu closed the tiny Los Angeles workplace and has relocated it to join with all its various other staff members in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a new $399 standing desk with excellent efficiency has actually been present via the new joint endeavor between US-based iMovR and China-based Eureka, the i1 electrical standing desk. While limited in size and shade options, it has taken the mantle far from StandDesk’s long-ago status as the best standing desk under $400.