The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, and has been demolished by millennials in excellent volumes. While it carries a ten-year service warranty (the lengthiest of any kind of Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not necessarily a trusted indicator of the expected valuable life of the lifting columns. But for the rate, the StandDesk is a fantastic lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis as well as various other Chinese-made workdesks. Despite its security concerns this is a far much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever want to be, as well as a good value overall. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made desks that is winning over consumers from both its less expensive as well as pricier peers.

StandDesk Building And Construction, Setup, and Gizmos

Constructing the desk is rather direct if you adhere to the comprehensive instructions. All of the screws, bolts, washers, and also spring washing machines come in different bags that are marked with their destination: tabletop, framework, and spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for securing every one of the screws right into the framework, or, appear a hex little bit right into your power tool– just beware not to over-tighten.

All of the parts have a premium quality coating to them with rounded corners to stay clear of 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 assembly likewise consists of height-adjustable turning gears to stabilize the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was extremely helpful for the carpeted office floor. I’m also utilizing a floor mat to secure the carpet from chair wheel damage at resting elevation, and press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the investment. The buttons are all variable stress programmed, meaning the up and down arrows will certainly change the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continuously change the elevation by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for two secs. The memory switches are similar in design: push to recall the height setting, or hold the button down for five seconds to store a brand-new elevation worth. I’m using button 1 for my sitting position and switch 4 for my standing position, which gives me 2 and also 3 for anything I may need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I have actually been utilizing the brand-new desk for a couple of weeks as well as have documented my initial impressions:

The electric motors are quiet but can be heard in the following space over. It takes possibly 25 seconds for the desk to completely change from resting to standing based upon my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (especially this LX version), creating the desk to get a little rough when I move my weight against the keyboard. In knowledge, I need to have bought the crossbar upgrade for my desk after identifying the weight of my screens. If you plan to do a twin screen configuration, obtain the bar.

Because gravity presses the discs in a human spine, I need to raise the desk higher in the morning as well as lower it in the evening.

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

Performance

Despite any kind of issues I may have had with the mobile or the cookie-cutter layout, basically every one of those problems removed once I actually got down to using this point.

I didn’t think it was even possible, the StandDesk in some way takes care of to be even much more secure than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing elevations. The majority of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max height while pressed against my wall surface; not always since it’s that wobbly, yet just because I desire as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even additionally, confirming to be equally as steady by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s crossbar addition, which they claim adds much more security when acquired as a part of the bundle deal.When it comes to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more stats with the Jarvis, being ranked for up to 350 lbs of weight capability.

I’ve been utilizing the desk for regarding 3 weeks currently for day-to-day job (and complying with standing workdesk best 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 stands up well versus non-coastered beverages, as well as the surface on top of the desk still feels equally as smooth and also glossy as the day I opened it in spite of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and several clean downs with a dustcloth.

Though I never ever intentionally attempt to damage any kind of workdesks also hard, throughout some lighter tests (tossing a set of keys onto it from a range, for instance), it still held up without a lot of noticeable indicators of damages.

Finally, when I determined the sound outcome of the desk while it rose 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 might barely get it to make more than about 9.5 dB of noise, so if your biggest worry is the whirr of your electric motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Customer support

Now, usually I don’t consist of much concerning the customer care assistance of any type of offered company, just since I really feel that generally if a product functions the way its intended to, I shouldn’t ever have a reason to call them in the first place. As well as while I want I could claim that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I just can’t complete this testimonial without stating the many, relatively endless issues I encountered trying to obtain my desk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent out really did not have any kind of memory phone consisted of originally, which implied I had no chance of in fact regulating the up/down function on the desk itself. I called StandDesk regarding this issue, that returned to me around a day later with an apology as well as a promise that a new one would be shipped soon.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our problems …
Regarding four days later a handset got here in the mail. The handset originally activated, however it wasn’t long prior to I noticed that none of the programmable buttons worked, neither did the down button, but for some factor the “memory” switch handled the down feature just fine. I got in touch with the business again, and they excused the mixup as well as said they would have a new panel as well as control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later on my brand-new panel and control box arrived. As soon as I mounted them both the desk lastly began functioning the way it was supposed to, however not after practically a month of waiting and back and forth with a firm that couldn’t keep in mind to deliver a core component of their item inside the very same box from the start.

Points to Take into consideration

In spite of its bankable features, this stand up desk additionally has its own disadvantages. Since no singular stand desk can capture every one of the attributes that you may require, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as requirement

Not having a maintaining bar is definitely not a deal-breaker, particularly considering some of our various other favored desks such as the Completely Jarvis additionally do not have one. This desk does have one if you want, but it is a paid add-on (extra on this later on also).

The crossbar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it harder to put your legs comfortably listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they provide included security, often critical when desks are totally prolonged.

We have not check out any type of grievances of the security of this workdesk, so we don’t believe its something to truly be concerned about, although if you actually wanted a desk with a crossbar then we recommend you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

StandDesk does offer a different add-on crossbar that you can include to the workdesk yourself, just for an extra $49.95.

Stability

The security of a standing desk is just one of one of the most crucial aspects of these desks. Without a stable workdesk you’ll locate it hard to focus, which might bring about you ending up being much less interested in making use of the desk at standing elevation. To get the best return on your investment, you’ll want to more than happy 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 right into two sections. Both examinations will certainly consist of the typical front to back rocking test and a delegated appropriate wobble. The very first will be without the cross assistance as well as the second will be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co says that the addition of the cross assistance can increase stability by approximately 15%. I have no idea just how they developed that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a different situation. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I examined that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the shaking activity misbehaved. Yet factor it would impact your job.

With Cross Support

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

Delegated Right: Adding the cross assistance to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble motion for reduced elevations. With the cross assistance the wobble motion really did not begin until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity ended up being negative.

Keep in mind: It’s really important with adjustable standing desks to totally tighten all hardware. If there is equipment that is not completely tight, the motion experienced when encompassed standing height will be exaggerated. This is especially real with a desk framework that consists of 32 screws, there are much too many points at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve checked in our labs, we have to narrow our referral on the StandDesk Pro to shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the stability just isn’t there for a big mass raised high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be better fit to these applications, and for a relatively obvious factor. Essentially all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German companies that developed this sector, and their ordinary people are a lot taller than the typical Eastern consumer, so they started making longer-stroke lifting legs a very long time back. As well as they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting devices, as well as large experience making standing workdesk bases, needless to say.

If you’re not too high, do not have an excessive amount of heavy equipment on your desktop computer, and also don’t need as well broad of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will provide you good bang for your buck.

All that could transform with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he expects to release at some time in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later on it has yet to emerge, and Yu states he’s had trouble getting the product quality he needs out of numerous Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried collaborating with. The brand-new layout is supposedly going to be much easier to construct and also have a heftier crossbar style, to name a few refinements. He states the brand-new base will certainly be offered in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” configuration, minimizing our worry regarding side-load stressing on the lifting columns.

If this brand-new base ever concerns market we’ll upgrade you below. However we’re not holding our breath any longer as one of the most recent news on the business is that Yu closed the tiny Los Angeles office and has actually transferred it to join with all its various other staff members in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a brand-new $399 standing workdesk with outstanding performance has actually been present via the new joint venture between US-based iMovR and China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing desk. While limited in dimension and also shade choices, it has actually 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, as well as has actually been gobbled up by millennials in impressive quantities. While it carries a ten-year warranty (the longest of any kind of Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not necessarily a reliable sign of the expected valuable life of the lifting columns. But for the rate, the StandDesk is a terrific lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and various other Chinese-made desks. In spite of its stability problems this is a much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever before hope to be, and also a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made workdesks that is winning over customers from both its less expensive and more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building And Construction, Configuration, as well as Gadgets

Developing the desk is rather direct if you follow the comprehensive guidelines. Every one of the screws, bolts, washers, and also spring washing machines can be found in different bags that are noted with their location: table top, framework, and spares. There’s an included hex device for securing every one of the bolts right into the framework, or, appear a hex little bit into your power device– just take care not to over-tighten.

All of the parts have a premium quality coating to them with rounded edges to avoid 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 assembly also consists of height-adjustable rotation equipments to maintain the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was really practical for the carpeted home office flooring. I’m additionally making use of a floor mat to secure the carpeting from chair wheel damages at sitting height, and press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the investment. The switches are all variable pressure configured, indicating the backwards and forwards arrows will certainly readjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continually adjust the elevation by about 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for two seconds. The memory switches are comparable in style: press to recall the height setup, or hold the button down for five seconds to keep a new height worth. I’m making use of button 1 for my sitting position and also switch 4 for my standing placement, which provides me 2 and 3 for anything I may need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

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

The motors are quiet but can be listened to in the following space over. It takes perhaps 25 secs for the desk to fully transition from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (specifically this LX design), triggering the desk to obtain a little rough when I change my weight versus the keyboard. In knowledge, I must have acquired the crossbar upgrade for my workdesk after determining the weight of my displays. If you intend to do a double display arrangement, obtain the crossbar.

Because gravity presses the discs in a human spine, I require to increase the desk higher in the morning as well as reduced it at night.

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

Performance

In spite of any kind of issues I may have had with the mobile or the cookie-cutter layout, virtually every one of those worries gotten rid of once I really came down to using this point.

Although I really did not think it was also feasible, the StandDesk somehow manages to be even more steady than the Jarvis, both at sitting and also standing elevations. Most days I such as to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed versus my wall; not always because it’s that shaky, yet just because I want as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even better, proving to be just as constant 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 much more stability when bought as a part of the bundle deal.When it comes to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more stats with the Jarvis, being ranked for as much as 350 lbs of weight capability.

I have actually been using the desk for concerning 3 weeks now for day-to-day job (and also following standing desk best techniques), whether it’s typing out reviews similar to this one from our desktop computer or a laptop from time to time. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered beverages, and the surface in addition to the desk still really feels equally as smooth as well as glossy as the day I opened it regardless of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it as well as numerous wipe downs with a rag.

I never deliberately attempt to damage any type of desks as well hard, during some lighter examinations (throwing a set of tricks onto it from a distance, for instance), it still held up without as well several visible indicators of damage.

Last but not least, when I determined the noise output of the desk while it rose from a sitting placement to standing and back once again, it was by far the quietest we have actually evaluated yet. I might barely get it to make more than about 9.5 dB of sound, so if your biggest issue is the whirr of your motor, this is absolutely the one for you.

Customer Service

Currently, normally I don’t include much concerning the customer service support of any type of given company, just since I feel that as a whole if an item functions the way its meant to, I shouldn’t ever before have a factor to call them to begin with. And while I desire I might claim that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I simply can not complete this review without pointing out the various, relatively endless problems I ran into attempting to obtain my desk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent out really did not have any kind of memory mobile phone consisted of originally, which implied I had no chance of in fact regulating the up/down function on the desk itself. I called StandDesk about this problem, who got back to me around a day later on with an apology and also a guarantee that a brand-new one would be shipped quickly.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The resource of all our issues …
About four days later a mobile arrived in the mail. The mobile phone at first turned on, yet it had not been long before I noticed that none of the programmable buttons worked, nor did the down switch, but for some factor the “memory” button managed the down feature simply fine. I spoke to the company once again, and also they apologized for the mixup as well as claimed they would certainly have a brand-new panel and control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later on my new panel as well as control box arrived. When I mounted them both the desk ultimately started functioning the way it was meant to, yet not after practically a month of waiting and also backward and forward with a company that could not bear in mind to deliver a core component of their product inside the very same box from the outset.

Things to Consider

Regardless of its bankable attributes, this stand up workdesk likewise has its very own disadvantages. Considering that no particular stand workdesk can catch all of the features that you might need, you may take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a maintaining bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, specifically taking into consideration several of our other favored workdesks such as the Fully Jarvis also don’t have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, but it is a paid add-on (much more on this later on as well).

The bar is seen by some as a limitation, making it harder to put your legs easily listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they give added stability, often vital when desks are totally extended.

We have not review any issues of the security of this desk, so we don’t assume its something to really be concerned regarding, although if you really desired a desk with a bar 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 contribute to the desk on your own, just for an extra $49.95.

Stability

The security of a standing desk is among one of the most vital facets of these workdesks. Without a steady desk you’ll find it tough to focus, which could result in you ending up being less curious about using the desk at standing height. To get the very best return on your investment, you’ll want to enjoy when using the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the very first desk that I have examined with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my security examinations right into 2 areas. Both examinations will certainly include the normal front to back rocking examination and a delegated ideal wobble. The first will certainly be without the cross support as well as the secondly will certainly be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co states that the enhancement of the cross support can boost security by approximately 15%. I have no concept how they came up with that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various scenario. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I evaluated that tottered near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the rocking movement was bad. Yet factor it would affect your job.

With Cross Support

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

Left to Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk boosted the wobble movement for lower elevations. With the cross assistance the wobble activity really did not start until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity became negative.

Note: It’s very vital with adjustable standing desks to completely tighten up all equipment. If there is equipment that is not entirely limited, the movement experienced when included standing height will certainly be overemphasized. This is especially true with a workdesk structure that consists of 32 bolts, there are far too many points at which the desk has a possibility to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve tested in our labs, we need to narrow our referral on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the security simply isn’t there for a big mass raised high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be better fit to these applications, and for a relatively obvious factor. Virtually all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are had by Swedish, Danish or German business that developed this market, as well as their typical people are a lot taller than the ordinary Eastern customer, so they started making longer-stroke lifting legs a long period of time back. As well as they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting tools, as well as large experience making standing desk bases, needless to say.

However if you’re not as well tall, do not have an inordinate amount of heavy equipment on your desktop, and don’t require as well wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will offer you great bang for your buck.

All that may alter with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he expects to launch at some point in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later it has yet to appear, as well as Yu states he’s had problem getting the item high quality he needs out of a number of Chinese factories he’s attempted dealing with. The brand-new style is allegedly mosting likely to be a lot easier to set up and have a heftier bar style, to name a few improvements. He states the new base will certainly be supplied in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” configuration, minimizing our problem about side-load emphasizing on the training columns.

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

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