The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, and has actually been demolished by millennials in excellent volumes. While it brings a ten-year guarantee (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not necessarily a reliable sign of the anticipated useful life of the lifting columns. For the price, the StandDesk is a terrific lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and also other Chinese-made desks. Regardless of its security problems this is a far better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever before want to be, and also a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide group of Chinese-made desks that is swaying consumers from both its less expensive as well as more expensive peers.

StandDesk Construction, Arrangement, as well as Gizmos

Building the desk is quite simple if you comply with the in-depth directions. All of the screws, screws, washers, and spring washing machines been available in different bags that are marked with their destination: table top, framework, and spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for attaching every one of the screws right into the framework, or, appear a hex bit right into your power device– just beware not to over-tighten.

Every one of the parts have an excellent quality finish to them with rounded edges to prevent cut hands. Below is a shot of all the screws that are secured to the leg assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly likewise consists of height-adjustable rotation gears to stabilize the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was extremely useful for the carpeted home office flooring. I’m also using a floor mat to secure the rug from chair wheel damages at resting elevation, and also press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the investment. The buttons are all variable stress programmed, suggesting the up and down arrowheads will adjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continuously readjust the height by about 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the switch for 2 secs. The memory buttons are comparable in design: press to remember the elevation setup, or hold the button down for five secs to keep a new height value. I’m utilizing button 1 for my sitting placement and also switch 4 for my standing position, which gives me 2 and 3 for anything I may require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I have actually been using the brand-new desk for a few weeks and have actually jotted down my preliminary impressions:

The motors are quiet yet can be listened to in the following area over. It takes probably 25 secs for the desk to completely transition from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (particularly this LX design), triggering the desk to get a little rocky when I shift my weight against the keyboard. In knowledge, I ought to have acquired the crossbar upgrade for my workdesk after identifying the weight of my displays. If you intend to do a dual display setup, obtain the bar.

Due to the fact that gravity presses the discs in a human spine, I need to raise the desk higher in the early morning as well as reduced it at night.

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

Efficiency

Despite any kind of problems I might have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter style, basically every one of those issues removed once I really came down to utilizing this point.

Although I really did not think it was even possible, the StandDesk in some way takes care of to be a lot more secure than the Jarvis, both at resting as well as standing elevations. A lot of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed against my wall surface; not necessarily due to the fact that it’s that wobbly, however even if I want as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even additionally, confirming to be equally as stable on its own at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar enhancement, which they assert includes a lot more stability when bought as a part of the plan deal.When it concerns weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet much more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for approximately 350 pounds of weight ability.

I have actually been using the desk for concerning 3 weeks now for day-to-day work (as well as following standing workdesk ideal methods), whether it’s typing out testimonials like this one from our desktop or a laptop every so often. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered drinks, and the coating on top of the desk still feels just as smooth and also glossy as the day I opened it in spite of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and numerous wipe downs with a rag.

Though I never intentionally try to damage any type of workdesks too hard, during some lighter tests (throwing a set of keys onto it from a range, for instance), it still held up without way too many visible signs of damages.

Lastly, when I measured the noise output of the desk while it climbed from a resting position to standing and also back once again, it was without a doubt the quietest we’ve evaluated yet. I could hardly get it to make more than about 9.5 dB of noise, so if your greatest concern is the whirr of your electric motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Client service

Now, usually I do not include much concerning the customer support assistance of any offered business, just since I really feel that generally if an item functions the way its expected to, I should not ever have a reason to call them in the first place. And also while I desire I can claim that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I just can’t finish this review without discussing the many, relatively unlimited issues I experienced attempting to get my workdesk assembled.

For beginners, the desk I was sent didn’t have any type of memory handset consisted of originally, which suggested I had no other way of actually controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk about this concern, that got back to me around a day later with an apology and also an assurance that a brand-new one would certainly be shipped out quickly.

Standdesk review handset

The source of all our problems …
Concerning four days later a mobile phone arrived in the mail. The handset initially switched on, but it wasn’t long prior to I noticed that none of the programmable switches functioned, neither did the down button, however, for some reason the “memory” button managed the down feature simply great. I contacted the business again, as well as they apologized for the mixup as well as said they would certainly have a brand-new panel and control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later my new panel and control box showed up. Once I mounted them both the desk ultimately began working the method it was supposed to, yet not after virtually a month of waiting and also back and forth with a business that could not bear in mind to ship a core element of their product inside the same box from the get-go.

Things to Think about

Regardless of its bankable functions, this stand workdesk additionally has its very own drawbacks. Given that no particular stand desk could capture every one of the features that you may require, you might take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a supporting bar is definitely not a deal-breaker, especially considering a few of our various other preferred workdesks such as the Fully Jarvis additionally don’t have one. Actually, this desk does have one if you desire, but it is a paid add-on (much more on this later on also).

The crossbar is seen by some as a limitation, making it more challenging to place your legs pleasantly listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they provide added security, commonly essential when workdesks are completely prolonged.

We have not review any grievances of the security of this desk, so we don’t assume its something to really be worried about, although if you actually desired a workdesk with a crossbar then 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, simply for an added $49.95.

Security

The security of a standing desk is one of the most vital aspects of these workdesks. Without a stable desk you’ll locate it tough to concentrate, which could bring about you becoming much less interested in utilizing the desk at standing elevation. To get the very best return on your investment, you’ll intend to enjoy when utilizing the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the first workdesk that I have actually tested with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my stability examinations right into 2 areas. Both tests will certainly consist of the normal front to back rocking test and also an entrusted to ideal wobble. The very first will lack the cross assistance and also the secondly will be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co says that the addition of the cross support can increase stability by up to 15%. I have no idea just how they came up with that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I tested that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the rocking movement misbehaved. Beyond this factor it would certainly impact your job.

With Cross Support

Front to Back: Including the cross support does not affect the rocking motion. The StandDesk Simple began to experienced a rocking activity at 36″. By 41″ the rocking activity 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 motion really did not start up until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement came to be bad.

Note: It’s really important with flexible standing desks to fully tighten all hardware. If there is hardware that is not entirely limited, the activity experienced when extended to standing height will certainly be overemphasized. This is particularly true with a workdesk framework that includes 32 bolts, there are far too many points at which the desk has a chance to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually evaluated in our labs, we have to narrow our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter individuals with narrower desktops, as the security simply isn’t there for a huge mass raised high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be better fit to these applications, and also for a relatively evident reason. Basically all American-made bases are made in US factories that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German business that developed this industry, and also their typical people are a whole lot taller than the ordinary Asian customer, so they started making longer-stroke training legs a long time ago. As well as they have even more robotic automation, laser-cutting tools, as well as sheer experience making standing desk bases, needless to say.

If you’re not too high, don’t have an inordinate amount of heavy devices on your desktop, as well as don’t need also large of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly provide you good bang for your dollar.

All that could alter with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he expects to release sometime in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later it has yet to emerge, and Yu states he’s had trouble getting the product quality he requires out of several Chinese factories he’s attempted collaborating with. The new layout is apparently going to be a lot easier to set up as well as have a heftier crossbar design, among other refinements. He says the brand-new base will be offered in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” configuration, easing our issue concerning side-load emphasizing on the lifting columns.

If this new base ever before pertains to market we’ll update you below. However we’re not holding our breath any type of longer as the most current information on the company is that Yu closed the small Los Angeles workplace as well as has actually moved it to join with all its various other staff members in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a new $399 standing desk with impressive efficiency has actually been present via the brand-new joint venture between US-based iMovR as well as China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing workdesk. While limited in dimension as well as color alternatives, it has actually taken the mantle far from StandDesk’s long-ago standing as the best standing workdesk under $400.

The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, as well as has actually been demolished by millennials in remarkable volumes. While it lugs a ten-year service warranty (the longest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not necessarily a dependable indication of the expected helpful life of the training columns. But also for the cost, the StandDesk is a terrific lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made workdesks. Despite its security issues this is a far better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever hope to be, and also a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made desks that is swaying clients from both its more affordable and also costlier peers.

StandDesk Construction, Configuration, and Devices

Constructing the desk is rather simple if you follow the in-depth directions. All of the screws, screws, washing machines, and also spring washers come in different bags that are noted with their destination: table top, framework, and spares. There’s a consisted of hex device for fastening every one of the bolts into the structure, or, pop in a hex bit right into your power device– just be careful 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 screws that are attached to the leg setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up also consists of height-adjustable turning gears to stabilize the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was extremely useful for the carpeted home office floor. I’m also using a flooring mat to safeguard the rug from chair wheel damages at resting height, as well as press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the financial investment. The switches are all variable stress set, meaning the backwards and forwards arrows will adjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continually adjust the height by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for 2 seconds. The memory switches are similar in design: press to remember the elevation setup, or hold the button down for 5 secs to store a new height value. I’m utilizing switch 1 for my sitting placement and button 4 for my standing placement, which gives me 2 and also 3 for anything I may need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been using the new desk for a few weeks and also have actually made a note of my initial impressions:

The electric motors are quiet yet can be listened to in the following space over. It takes perhaps 25 seconds for the desk to totally transition from resting to standing based on my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (especially this LX design), creating the desk to obtain a little rough when I shift my weight versus the keyboard. In knowledge, I must have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my workdesk after establishing the weight of my displays. If you intend to do a double monitor arrangement, obtain the bar.

Since gravity presses the discs in a human back, I require to elevate the desk greater in the morning and lower it at night.

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

Performance

In spite of any troubles I might have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter style, virtually every one of those issues gotten rid of once I actually came down to using this thing.

I really did not believe it was also feasible, the StandDesk in some way takes care of to be even more secure than the Jarvis, both at sitting and standing heights. A lot of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed versus my wall; not necessarily due to the fact that it’s that wobbly, but just because I desire as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even additionally, showing to be just as steady on its own at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar enhancement, which they claim includes much more stability when acquired as a part of the plan deal.When it involves weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more stats with the Jarvis, being ranked for as much as 350 lbs of weight capacity.

I’ve been utilizing the desk for about 3 weeks currently for day-to-day job (and also adhering to standing desk finest techniques), whether it’s inputting out testimonials such as this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer periodically. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered drinks, and the finish on top of the desk still really feels just as smooth as well as slick as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and several clean downs with a dustcloth.

I never ever intentionally try to dent any type of desks also hard, during some lighter tests (throwing a collection of tricks onto it from a range, for instance), it still held up without as well many visible indications of damage.

Last but not least, when I measured the noise output of the desk while it rose from a sitting position to standing and back again, it was by far the quietest we’ve examined yet. I can barely get it to make more than about 9.5 dB of noise, so if your largest issue is the whirr of your electric motor, this is certainly the one for you.

Client service

Currently, typically I don’t include much regarding the customer service assistance of any kind of provided business, only due to the fact that I really feel that in general if a product functions the way its meant to, I should not ever before have a reason to call them to begin with. And while I want I could state that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I simply can not complete this review without stating the numerous, seemingly unlimited troubles I encountered attempting to obtain my workdesk created.

For starters, the desk I was sent really did not have any memory phone consisted of initially, which suggested I had no way of actually managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk regarding this problem, that returned to me around a day later on with an apology as well as an assurance that a brand-new one would be shipped out soon.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our issues …
Regarding four days later on a handset got here in the mail. The mobile at first switched on, however it had not been long before I noticed that none of the programmable switches worked, neither did the down button, but also for some factor the “memory” button dealt with the down feature just fine. I contacted the company again, as well as they apologized for the mixup and also stated they would have a brand-new panel and control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my new panel and control box arrived. When I mounted them both the desk ultimately started working the method it was expected to, yet not after practically a month of waiting as well as back and forth with a business that couldn’t keep in mind to ship a core part of their item inside the same box from the start.

Things to Take into consideration

Despite its bankable attributes, this stand up desk likewise has its very own downsides. Since no single stand workdesk might capture every one of the features that you might need, you may take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as standard

Not having a maintaining bar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, especially thinking about several of our various other preferred workdesks such as the Fully Jarvis likewise don’t have one. As a matter of fact, this workdesk does have one if you desire, however it is a paid add-on (extra on this later on also).

The bar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it harder to position your legs conveniently below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they offer included stability, usually critical when workdesks are totally prolonged.

We have not review any problems of the security of this workdesk, so we do not believe its something to truly be worried regarding, although if you really desired a desk with a crossbar then we recommend you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Additionally, StandDesk does supply a different add-on bar that you can add to the desk on your own, just for an additional $49.95.

Stability

The stability of a standing desk is just one of the most vital aspects of these workdesks. Without a steady workdesk you’ll discover it hard to concentrate, which can result in you becoming much less curious about making use of the desk at standing elevation. To get the very best return on your investment, you’ll intend to be happy when using the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the initial desk that I have checked with an optional cross support, I will break down my security examinations into two areas. Both examinations will consist of the regular front to back rocking examination as well as an entrusted to best wobble. The initial will lack the cross support and also the second will be with it. Just to keep in mind, StandDesk.co states that the addition of the cross assistance can enhance stability by approximately 15%. I have no suggestion how they thought of that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a different circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I tested that tottered at the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the rocking activity misbehaved. Yet point it would certainly influence your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Delegated Right: Including the cross assistance to the StandDesk boosted the wobble activity for lower elevations. With the cross support the wobble motion really did not start till you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion came to be negative.

Keep in mind: It’s extremely vital with flexible standing desks to completely tighten all hardware. If there is hardware that is not totally tight, the activity experienced when reached standing elevation will be overemphasized. This is particularly true with a desk framework that includes 32 bolts, there are much way too many factors at which the desk has a possibility to relocate.

Conclusion

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve evaluated in our labs, we have to narrow our suggestion 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 workdesks will be much better matched to these applications, and for a rather apparent reason. Practically all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German business that invented this market, and also their ordinary citizens are a lot taller than the average Asian consumer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long period of time earlier. And also they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting devices, and sheer experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

Yet if you’re not as well tall, don’t have an extreme quantity of hefty equipment on your desktop, as well as do not require too wide of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly provide you great bang for your buck.

All that could transform with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he anticipates to release sometime in the future. Originally we were informed we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to materialize, and also Yu states he’s had difficulty obtaining the product high quality he needs out of several Chinese factories he’s attempted dealing with. The brand-new style is allegedly going to be much easier to construct and also have a heftier bar style, among other improvements. He claims the brand-new base will certainly be offered in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” setup, relieving our issue about side-load emphasizing on the lifting columns.

If this brand-new base ever concerns market we’ll update you below. We’re not holding our breath any type of longer as the most current information on the company is that Yu shut the small Los Angeles office and also has actually relocated it to join with all its other workers in southeast Asia.

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