The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, and also has been demolished by millennials in impressive quantities. While it carries a ten-year warranty (the longest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not always a trusted indication of the anticipated useful life of the training columns. However, for the cost, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made workdesks. In spite of its security problems this is a much much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever before want to be, and also a good value in general. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made desks that is swaying clients from both its cheaper and also more expensive peers.

StandDesk Construction, Setup, and also Gadgets

Developing the desk is rather easy if you follow the thorough directions. Every one of the screws, screws, washing machines, and spring washers can be found in different bags that are marked with their location: table top, structure, and spares. There’s an included hex device for fastening every one of the screws right into the frame, or, appear a hex little bit right into your power tool– simply beware not to over-tighten.

Every one of the parts have an excellent 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 assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly also consists of height-adjustable rotation equipments to maintain the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was extremely handy for the carpeted office floor. I’m additionally utilizing a floor mat to shield the rug from chair wheel damage at resting height, and push the chair when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller was worth the investment. The switches are all variable pressure configured, meaning the backwards and forwards arrowheads will readjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continually adjust the height by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for 2 seconds. The memory buttons are similar in design: press to remember the height setup, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to save a brand-new height worth. I’m making use of button 1 for my resting placement and switch 4 for my standing placement, which offers me 2 as well as 3 for anything I may need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been using the new workdesk for a couple of weeks and have jotted down my preliminary perceptions:

The electric motors are quiet however can be heard in the following room over. It takes maybe 25 seconds for the desk to completely transition from resting to standing based on my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (especially this LX model), causing the desk to get a little rocky when I shift my weight versus the key-board. In hindsight, I need to have acquired the bar upgrade for my desk after establishing the weight of my monitors. If you plan to do a dual display setup, get the crossbar.

Since gravity presses the discs in a human spine, I need to elevate the desk higher in the early morning as well as reduced it at night.

An anti-fatigue mat is absolutely vital for long duration standing. I bought an Octagonal mat from SmartCells, making use of rubber “cells” that are pictured below.

Performance

In spite of any type of issues I may have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter design, practically all of those problems removed when I in fact came down to utilizing this thing.

I didn’t think it was even feasible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be even more stable than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing heights. Most days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed against my wall surface; not necessarily due to the fact that it’s that wobbly, yet just because I desire as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even additionally, showing to be equally as stable by itself at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s bar addition, which they claim adds a lot more stability when purchased as a part of the plan deal.When it comes to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet much more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 pounds of weight ability.

I have actually been making use of the desk for about 3 weeks now for everyday work (as well as following standing workdesk best techniques), whether it’s keying out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop or a laptop periodically. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered drinks, as well as the finish on top of the desk still feels equally as smooth and also glossy as the day I opened it in spite of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and several wipe downs with a cloth.

I never intentionally attempt to dent any type of desks also hard, during some lighter tests (throwing a set of secrets onto it from a distance, for instance), it still held up without as well several noticeable indications of damage.

Lastly, when I determined the noise output of the desk while it climbed from a resting placement to standing and also back once again, it was by far the quietest we have actually evaluated yet. I can hardly get it to make greater than regarding 9.5 dB of sound, so if your largest worry is the whirr of your electric motor, this is absolutely the one for you.

Customer care

Currently, usually I do not consist of much regarding the customer service support of any provided firm, only due to the fact that I feel that generally if a product functions the means its supposed to, I should not ever before have a factor to call them in the first place. And also while I desire I can state that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I merely can not complete this evaluation without mentioning the many, apparently endless troubles I experienced attempting to obtain my desk assembled.

For beginners, the desk I was sent didn’t have any memory phone included initially, which indicated I had no way of really controlling the up/down function on the desk itself. I called StandDesk concerning this problem, who got back to me around a day later with an apology as well as an assurance that a brand-new one would certainly be shipped out shortly.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The source of all our issues …
Regarding four days later a mobile arrived in the mail. The mobile phone at first turned on, however it had not been long before I discovered that none of the programmable buttons functioned, nor did the down switch, but for some reason the “memory” button managed the down feature simply great. I called the firm once more, and they apologized for the mixup and claimed they would have a brand-new panel and also control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my new panel and control box got here. Once I mounted them both the desk ultimately started working the method it was meant to, but not after virtually a month of waiting and to and fro with a company that could not keep in mind to ship a core part of their item inside the very same box from the get-go.

Things to Take into consideration

Regardless of its bankable features, this stand up workdesk also has its very own drawbacks. Because no singular stand workdesk could record all of the attributes that you might require, you might take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as criterion

Not having a maintaining bar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, specifically considering several of our other favored workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis likewise don’t have one. As a matter of fact, this desk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (much more on this later as well).

The crossbar is seen by some as a hindrance, making it tougher to place your legs conveniently listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they give included stability, typically essential when desks are totally expanded.

We have not check out any type of problems of the security of this desk, so we do not assume its something to truly be worried about, although if you actually wanted a desk with a bar then we advise you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

StandDesk does provide a different add-on bar that you can include to the workdesk on your own, simply for an additional $49.95.

Stability

The stability of a standing workdesk is among one of the most vital elements of these workdesks. Without a stable desk you’ll discover it difficult to concentrate, which can cause you coming to be much less thinking about utilizing the desk at standing elevation. To get the very best return on your investment, you’ll want to more than happy when utilizing the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the initial workdesk that I have tested with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my security tests into 2 sections. Both examinations will certainly consist of the typical front to back shaking test and also a delegated right wobble. The very first will certainly be without the cross support and the secondly will be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co claims that the addition of the cross assistance can enhance security by up to 15%. I have no suggestion just how they created that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble test was a different situation. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I tested that wobbled at the bottom with weight on the desktop. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the shaking activity was bad. Beyond this factor it would impact your job.

With Cross Support

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

Delegated Right: Including the cross assistance to the StandDesk boosted the wobble movement for reduced heights. With the cross support the wobble motion really did not start until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement came to be bad.

Keep in mind: It’s extremely crucial with flexible standing workdesks to fully tighten up all hardware. If there is hardware that is not totally tight, the activity experienced when included standing height will be exaggerated. This is especially true with a workdesk frame that includes 32 screws, there are much a lot of points at which the desk has a chance to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve checked in our laboratories, we have to tighten our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to shorter individuals with narrower desktop computers, as the stability just isn’t there for a huge mass raised high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be much better matched to these applications, and for a relatively evident reason. Basically all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German firms that developed this industry, and their typical citizens are a lot taller than the average Asian consumer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a very long time earlier. And they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting devices, and also sheer experience making standing workdesk bases, obviously.

If you’re not as well high, don’t have an inordinate quantity of hefty equipment on your desktop computer, as well as do not require also broad of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly offer you good bang for your buck.

All that could transform with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he anticipates to release at some point in the future. Originally we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to appear, and Yu states he’s had difficulty obtaining the item high quality he needs out of numerous Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s attempted dealing with. The brand-new layout is allegedly going to be a lot easier to set up and have a heftier bar layout, to name a few refinements. He states the brand-new base will certainly be provided in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” arrangement, reducing our issue about side-load stressing on the training columns.

If this brand-new base ever pertains to market we’ll upgrade you here. We’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as the most recent news on the firm is that Yu closed the small Los Angeles office and has transferred it to join with all its various other workers in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a new $399 standing workdesk with excellent performance has been introduce with the brand-new joint endeavor in between US-based iMovR and also China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing desk. While restricted in dimension as well as shade options, it has taken the mantle far from StandDesk’s long-ago status as the most effective standing desk under $400.

The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, and has actually been gobbled up by millennials in outstanding quantities. While it carries a ten-year warranty (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not always a trusted indicator of the expected helpful life of the lifting columns. For the price, the StandDesk is an excellent lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made workdesks. Regardless of its stability concerns this is a far better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever intend to be, as well as a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made desks that is winning over customers from both its more affordable and pricier peers.

StandDesk Building, Arrangement, as well as Gadgets

Building the desk is rather direct if you adhere to the detailed directions. All of the screws, screws, washers, and spring washing machines been available in separate bags that are marked with their location: table top, structure, and also spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for fastening all of the bolts right into the structure, or, pop in a hex little bit right into your power device– simply beware not to over-tighten.

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

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly also consists of height-adjustable rotation equipments to maintain the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was really valuable for the carpeted office flooring. I’m additionally making use of a flooring mat to shield the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting elevation, and press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the financial investment. The switches are all variable stress configured, indicating the backwards and forwards arrowheads will adjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continually readjust the elevation by about 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for 2 secs. The memory switches are comparable in design: push to recall the elevation setting, or hold the button down for five secs to save a brand-new elevation value. I’m utilizing switch 1 for my sitting position as well as button 4 for my standing position, which gives me 2 as well as 3 for anything I may require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I have actually been using the new workdesk for a few weeks and also have actually documented my first impacts:

The electric motors are quiet but can be listened to in the following area over. It takes perhaps 25 secs 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 (especially this LX design), creating the desk to get a little rocky when I move my weight versus the keyboard. In knowledge, I need to have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my desk after establishing the weight of my monitors. If you plan to do a dual monitor configuration, get the bar.

Due to the fact that gravity compresses the discs in a human spinal column, I require to increase the desk greater in the morning and reduced it at night.

An anti-fatigue mat is definitely essential for long duration standing. I bought an Octagonal floor covering from SmartCells, utilizing rubber “cells” that are visualized below.

Performance

Regardless of any type of issues I may have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter layout, practically every one of those problems washed away once I in fact got down to using this thing.

I didn’t assume it was also possible, the StandDesk somehow manages to be even much more stable than the Jarvis, both at resting and standing elevations. Most days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed against my wall; not always since it’s that shaky, however even if I want as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even additionally, verifying to be just as steady on its own at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s bar addition, which they assert adds even more stability when bought as a part of the package deal.When it comes to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet much more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 lbs of weight capacity.

I’ve been making use of the desk for about 3 weeks now for daily work (and complying with standing desk ideal methods), whether it’s inputting out reviews such as this one from our desktop computer or a laptop periodically. The desk stands up well against non-coastered beverages, and also the surface on top of the desk still really feels just as smooth and slick as the day I opened it regardless of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it as well as multiple wipe downs with a rag.

Though I never intentionally try to damage any workdesks as well hard, during some lighter examinations (tossing a collection of keys onto it from a distance, for example), it still held up without a lot of noticeable indicators of damage.

When I determined the noise output of the desk while it increased from a resting position to standing and also back again, it was by far the quietest we have actually tested. I could barely get it to make greater than regarding 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

Currently, usually I do not include much regarding the customer support support of any type of given company, just because I really feel that generally if an item functions the means its expected to, I shouldn’t ever before have a factor to call them to begin with. And while I want I might say that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I just can’t complete this evaluation without discussing the countless, seemingly limitless troubles I experienced attempting to get my desk created.

For starters, the desk I was sent really did not have any type of memory mobile phone included initially, which suggested I had no way of actually controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I contacted StandDesk concerning this problem, who got back to me around a day later on with an apology as well as an assurance that a new one would be shipped out shortly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our issues …
About four days later a mobile phone showed up in the mail. The mobile phone originally switched on, but it had not been long before I noticed that none of the programmable switches functioned, nor did the down switch, but for some reason the “memory” button handled the down function simply great. I spoke to the business once again, and they apologized for the mixup and stated they would certainly have a brand-new panel as well as control box bent on me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my brand-new panel and control box arrived. When I mounted them both the desk ultimately started working the means it was intended to, yet not after almost a month of waiting and also to and fro with a company that could not bear in mind to ship a core component of their item inside the exact same box from the beginning.

Points to Take into consideration

In spite of its bankable attributes, this stand workdesk also has its own downsides. Since no singular stand desk could record every one of the features that you may need, you might think about these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a stabilizing crossbar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, particularly thinking about some of our other favorite workdesks such as the Completely Jarvis additionally don’t have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, yet it is a paid add-on (a lot more on this later on as well).

The crossbar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it more challenging to place your legs comfortably below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they give added security, usually critical when workdesks are totally extended.

We have not check out any problems of the stability of this workdesk, so we do not think its something to actually be worried concerning, although if you truly wanted a workdesk with a bar after that we suggest you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

StandDesk does offer a separate add-on crossbar that you can include to the desk on your own, just for an extra $49.95.

Stability

The security of a standing desk is one of one of the most crucial facets of these desks. Without a secure workdesk you’ll locate it difficult to concentrate, which could lead to you ending up being less thinking about making use of the desk at standing height. To get the best return on your financial investment, you’ll intend to more than happy when using the desk.

Due To The Fact That the StandDesk Simple is the first desk that I have actually tested with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my security examinations into two sections. Both tests will certainly include the common front to back rocking test and also a delegated best wobble. The first will lack the cross support and also the second will be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co states that the enhancement of the cross assistance can boost security by up to 15%. I have no idea how they came up with that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a different scenario. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I examined 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 motion was bad. Beyond this point it would impact your work.

With Cross Support

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

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

Note: It’s really important with adjustable standing desks to totally tighten all equipment. If there is hardware that is not totally tight, the movement experienced when included standing height will certainly be exaggerated. This is specifically true with a desk structure that includes 32 bolts, there are far way too many factors at which the desk has a chance to relocate.

Conclusion

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve tested in our labs, we need to tighten our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter customers with narrower desktops, as the stability simply isn’t there for a huge mass elevated high off the ground. American-made desks will be better matched to these applications, and for a fairly evident reason. Virtually all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this industry, as well as their typical citizens are a whole lot taller than the average Oriental consumer, so they started making longer-stroke lifting legs a long time back. And they have far more robot automation, laser-cutting equipment, and also sheer experience making standing workdesk bases, obviously.

If you’re not also high, don’t have an inordinate amount of heavy equipment on your desktop, and also don’t need also vast of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly give you excellent bang for your dollar.

All that could transform with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he anticipates to release sometime in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later it has yet to appear, and also Yu states he’s had problem obtaining the item quality he requires out of several Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried collaborating with. The brand-new design is allegedly going to be a lot easier to set up and also have a heftier bar design, to name a few improvements. He claims the new base will be provided in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” configuration, reducing our issue regarding side-load emphasizing on the lifting columns.

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

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