The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, and also has been gobbled up by millennials in outstanding volumes. While it carries a ten-year service warranty (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not always a dependable sign of the anticipated beneficial life of the lifting columns. But also for the cost, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and also other Chinese-made workdesks. Despite its stability concerns this is a far much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever want to be, and also a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad group of Chinese-made workdesks that is gaining consumers from both its cheaper and also pricier peers.

StandDesk Building, Arrangement, and Gadgets

Constructing the desk is pretty direct if you follow the comprehensive directions. All of the screws, bolts, washing machines, as well as springtime washing machines can be found in separate bags that are noted with their destination: tabletop, structure, and also spares. There’s an included hex tool for securing every one of the screws right into the frame, or, appear a hex little bit 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 assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly additionally includes height-adjustable rotation gears to support the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was really valuable for the carpeted home office flooring. I’m likewise using a floor mat to safeguard the rug from chair wheel damage at resting elevation, as well as push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller deserved the investment. The buttons are all variable pressure programmed, indicating the backwards and forwards arrows will certainly adjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or constantly change the elevation by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for 2 seconds. The memory switches are similar in layout: press to recall the elevation setup, or hold the button down for 5 secs to save a brand-new height worth. I’m utilizing button 1 for my sitting placement and button 4 for my standing position, which offers me 2 and also 3 for anything I could require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I’ve been making use of the new workdesk for a couple of weeks and also have written down my preliminary perceptions:

The electric motors are quiet yet can be heard in the following space over. It takes probably 25 seconds for the desk to completely transition from resting to standing based upon my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side keep an eye on arm (especially this LX version), creating the desk to obtain a little rocky when I change my weight versus the key-board. In hindsight, I should have acquired the bar upgrade for my desk after identifying the weight of my screens. If you prepare to do a twin screen arrangement, get the crossbar.

Due to the fact that gravity compresses the discs in a human back, I need to elevate the desk higher in the early morning and reduced it in the evening.

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

Performance

Despite any kind of troubles I might have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter design, practically all of those worries gotten rid of when I in fact got down to using this point.

Although I really did not think it was also possible, the StandDesk in some way handles to be even more steady than the Jarvis, both at resting and standing elevations. Most days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pressed versus my wall; not necessarily because it’s that unsteady, however even if I desire as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even additionally, showing to be equally as constant 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 much more security when purchased as a part of the plan deal.When it comes to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet even more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 lbs of weight ability.

I’ve been making use of the desk for regarding 3 weeks currently for daily work (and following standing workdesk best techniques), whether it’s typing out reviews like this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer periodically. The desk holds up well against non-coastered beverages, as well as the surface on top of the desk still really feels just as smooth as well as glossy as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and multiple wipe downs with a rag.

Though I never ever intentionally attempt to dent any kind of desks too hard, during some lighter tests (throwing a collection of keys onto it from a distance, for example), it still held up without a lot of visible indicators of damages.

When I measured the sound output of the workdesk while it climbed from a sitting placement to standing and back once again, it was by far the quietest we’ve examined. I might hardly 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 most definitely the one for you.

Client service

Currently, typically I do not include much concerning the customer service support of any type of provided business, just because I really feel that in general if a product functions the means its intended to, I should not ever have a factor to call them in the first place. And also while I want I could state that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I just can not finish this evaluation without pointing out the numerous, apparently endless problems I came across trying to obtain my desk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent really did not have any memory handset included originally, which suggested I had no way of in fact managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I spoke to StandDesk about this problem, who returned to me around a day later with an apology and a promise that a brand-new one would be shipped out shortly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our problems …
About 4 days later a phone showed up in the mail. The handset initially turned on, but it wasn’t long prior to I discovered that none of the programmable buttons functioned, nor did the down button, but also for some factor the “memory” switch managed the down function simply fine. I spoke to the company once more, as well as they excused the mixup and also claimed they would have a new panel and also control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later my brand-new panel and also control box showed up. When I mounted them both the desk finally began functioning the way it was expected to, but not after almost a month of waiting and also backward and forward with a company that could not keep in mind to ship a core component of their product inside the same box from the outset.

Things to Consider

In spite of its bankable features, this stand up desk likewise has its own drawbacks. Because no single stand workdesk could record every one of the features that you might need, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as requirement

Not having a stabilizing crossbar is certainly not a deal-breaker, specifically taking into consideration a few of our various other preferred desks such as the Totally Jarvis additionally don’t have one. This desk does have one if you desire, yet it is a paid add-on (much more on this later on as well).

The crossbar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it more challenging to position your legs conveniently listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they offer added security, typically crucial when desks are totally expanded.

We have not review any type of grievances of the security of this workdesk, so we do not think its something to actually be worried concerning, although if you actually desired a workdesk with a bar then we recommend you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Security

The stability of a standing workdesk is just one of the most vital facets of these workdesks. Without a secure desk you’ll find it tough to focus, which could lead to you becoming less thinking about utilizing the desk at standing height. To get the best return on your investment, you’ll intend to more than happy when using the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the very first workdesk that I have checked with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my security examinations into 2 areas. Both tests will certainly include the typical front to back rocking test as well as a left to ideal wobble. The first will lack the cross assistance and the secondly will certainly be with it. Just to keep in mind, StandDesk.co claims that the addition of the cross assistance can boost stability by up to 15%. I have no suggestion exactly how they created that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a different circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I checked that tottered near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking movement misbehaved. Yet point it would certainly influence your work.

With Cross Assistance

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

Entrusted to Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk boosted the wobble motion for lower heights. With the cross support the wobble activity really did not begin till you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement became bad.

Keep in mind: It’s really essential with adjustable standing workdesks to totally tighten up all hardware. If there is equipment that is not completely tight, the movement experienced when reached standing elevation will be overemphasized. This is specifically true with a workdesk frame that includes 32 bolts, there are much a lot of factors at which the desk has an opportunity to move.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve examined in our laboratories, we need to tighten our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter individuals with narrower desktops, as the security simply isn’t there for a big mass elevated high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be much better suited to these applications, and also for a fairly obvious factor. Essentially all American-made bases are made in US factories that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German firms that developed this sector, as well as their ordinary citizens are a lot taller than the typical Asian consumer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long period of time ago. And they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting equipment, and also large experience making standing workdesk bases, obviously.

Yet if you’re not as well high, don’t have an excessive amount of heavy devices on your desktop computer, as well as don’t require also wide of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly give you excellent value.

All that could change with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he expects to release sometime in the future. Originally we were informed we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later on it has yet to materialize, and also Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the item high quality he needs out of a number of Chinese factories he’s tried collaborating with. The new layout is apparently going to be a lot easier to assemble and have a heftier crossbar layout, among other refinements. He claims the new base will certainly be provided in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” arrangement, alleviating our worry regarding side-load emphasizing on the lifting columns.

If this brand-new base ever before concerns market we’ll upgrade you here. We’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as the most current information on the firm is that Yu closed the tiny Los Angeles office and has actually relocated it to join with all its various other employees in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a new $399 standing desk with impressive efficiency has actually been present with the brand-new joint endeavor in between US-based iMovR and China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing desk. While limited in dimension and also shade alternatives, it has 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, as well as has been demolished by millennials in impressive quantities. While it carries a ten-year warranty (the lengthiest of any Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not always a reliable indicator of the expected useful life of the training columns. For the rate, the StandDesk is a terrific lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis as well as other Chinese-made workdesks. In spite of its stability problems this is a far much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever hope to be, and also a good value overall. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide group of Chinese-made desks that is gaining clients from both its less costly as well as more expensive peers.

StandDesk Construction, Arrangement, as well as Gizmos

Developing the desk is rather simple if you adhere to the comprehensive instructions. All of the screws, bolts, washers, as well as spring washers can be found in different bags that are noted with their location: tabletop, frame, and also spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for securing every one of the bolts into the frame, or, pop in a hex little bit into your power device– simply beware not to over-tighten.

All of the components have a premium quality coating to them with rounded edges to prevent cut hands. Below is a shot of all the screws 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 gears to maintain the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was extremely valuable for the carpeted office flooring. I’m likewise utilizing a floor mat to protect the rug from chair wheel damages at sitting height, and also push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the investment. The buttons are all variable stress configured, suggesting the up and down arrows will certainly adjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continuously change the elevation by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for two seconds. The memory switches are comparable in layout: press to recall the elevation setup, or hold the button down for five secs to save a new elevation value. I’m using button 1 for my resting setting and switch 4 for my standing setting, which offers me 2 and also 3 for anything I might need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been making use of the new workdesk for a couple of weeks and also have actually documented my first impressions:

The motors are quiet yet can be listened to in the following space over. It takes perhaps 25 seconds for the desk to fully transition from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (particularly this LX version), triggering the desk to get a little rough when I move my weight versus the key-board. In hindsight, I must have acquired the bar upgrade for my workdesk after establishing the weight of my displays. If you plan to do a twin monitor setup, obtain the bar.

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

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

Performance

Despite any kind of issues I may have had with the handset or the cookie-cutter style, virtually all of those issues removed when I really got down to utilizing this thing.

I really did not assume it was even feasible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be also more secure than the Jarvis, both at resting as well as standing elevations. Many days I like to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed against my wall; not always because it’s that shaky, but even if I want as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also better, verifying to be equally as stable on its own at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s bar addition, which they claim includes even more stability when acquired as a part of the bundle deal.When it pertains to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet much more stats with the Jarvis, being ranked for as much as 350 pounds of weight capacity.

I’ve been making use of the desk for about three weeks now for day-to-day work (and following standing workdesk finest techniques), whether it’s keying out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer from time to time. The desk holds up well against non-coastered drinks, as well as the surface in addition to the desk still really feels just as smooth and slick as the day I opened it regardless of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it as well as several wipe downs with a dustcloth.

I never purposefully try to damage any type of desks too hard, during some lighter tests (throwing a set of secrets onto it from a range, for instance), it still held up without too numerous noticeable signs of damage.

Finally, when I measured the sound result of the desk while it increased from a resting position to standing as well as back once more, it was without a doubt the quietest we have actually checked yet. I could barely get it to make greater than concerning 9.5 dB of sound, so if your most significant issue is the whirr of your motor, this is absolutely the one for you.

Customer Service

Currently, normally I do not consist of much about the client service support of any kind of given business, only due to the fact that I really feel that as a whole if a product functions the method its intended to, I should not ever have a reason to call them to begin with. As well as while I want I could claim that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I merely can’t complete this testimonial without pointing out the many, relatively countless problems I experienced trying to obtain my desk put together.

For beginners, the desk I was sent didn’t have any type of memory mobile consisted of initially, which meant I had no way of really controlling the up/down function on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk about this problem, that got back to me around a day later on with an apology and a pledge that a brand-new one would be shipped out soon.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The source of all our problems …
Regarding four days later on a mobile phone showed up in the mail. The mobile phone at first switched on, yet it had not been long prior to I noticed that none of the programmable switches worked, neither did the down button, however, for some reason the “memory” button took care of the down function just fine. I contacted the business again, and also they excused the mixup and also claimed they would certainly have a brand-new panel and also control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later on my new panel and control box arrived. Once I mounted them both the desk ultimately started functioning the method it was supposed to, but not after nearly a month of waiting and also backward and forward with a firm that couldn’t remember to deliver a core component of their item inside the same box from the get-go.

Points to Take into consideration

Despite its bankable features, this stand up workdesk additionally has its very own drawbacks. Given that no particular stand desk could record all of the functions that you might require, you might consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a stabilizing bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, especially considering a few of our other favorite workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis additionally do not have one. This desk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (much more on this later on also).

The bar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it harder to place your legs pleasantly below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they provide added security, commonly crucial when workdesks are fully extended.

We have not read any type of issues of the security of this desk, so we don’t believe its something to actually be concerned regarding, although if you truly desired a desk with a bar after that we advise you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Security

The stability of a standing workdesk is one of one of the most vital facets of these desks. Without a steady desk you’ll discover it tough to focus, which could lead to you coming to be less curious about utilizing the desk at standing elevation. To get the most effective return on your financial investment, you’ll want to more than happy when using the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the very first workdesk that I have actually evaluated with an optional cross support, I will break down my stability examinations right into 2 areas. Both tests will include the normal front to back rocking test as well as an entrusted to right wobble. The very first will certainly lack the cross assistance as well as the second will certainly be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co says that the enhancement of the cross assistance can boost stability by approximately 15%. I have no suggestion just how they thought of that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble test was a different situation. StandDesk Simple was the second desk that I examined that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The initial was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the rocking activity misbehaved. Beyond this factor it would impact your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Delegated Right: Including the cross support to the StandDesk boosted the wobble activity for reduced heights. With the cross support the wobble activity really did not begin until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement ended up being poor.

Keep in mind: It’s really essential with adjustable standing desks to completely tighten all hardware. If there is hardware that is not totally tight, the activity experienced when extended to standing elevation will be exaggerated. This is especially real with a workdesk structure that includes 32 bolts, there are far way too many factors at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually examined in our laboratories, we need to narrow our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter customers with narrower desktops, as the security just isn’t there for a huge mass raised high off the ground. American-made workdesks will certainly be much better fit to these applications, and also for a rather apparent factor. Virtually all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German business that developed this sector, and their typical residents are a lot taller than the typical Eastern consumer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long time back. And they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting devices, as well as sheer experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

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

All that could change with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he expects to release at some time in the future. Initially we were informed we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later on it has yet to emerge, and also Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the item top quality he needs out of numerous Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s attempted collaborating with. The brand-new style is apparently mosting likely to be much easier to put together as well as have a heftier bar style, among other improvements. He says the new base will certainly be used in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” arrangement, reducing our worry concerning side-load emphasizing on the training columns.

If this new base ever before involves market we’ll upgrade you below. Yet we’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as the most recent information on the firm is that Yu closed the small Los Angeles office and also has transferred it to accompany all its other staff members in southeast Asia.

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