The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, as well as has actually been demolished by millennials in impressive volumes. While it carries a ten-year guarantee (the lengthiest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not necessarily a trusted indication of the expected valuable life of the lifting columns. But for the rate, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made desks. Despite its security problems this is a far better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever wish to be, and also a good value in general. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide group of Chinese-made workdesks that is winning over consumers from both its more affordable and more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Setup, and also Devices

Constructing the desk is rather easy if you adhere to the comprehensive instructions. Every one of the screws, screws, washing machines, as well as spring washers been available in separate bags that are noted with their destination: table top, structure, and spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for securing every one of the bolts right into the framework, or, appear a hex bit right into your power tool– simply be careful not to over-tighten.

All of the parts have a premium quality coating to them with rounded edges to stay clear of 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 additionally includes height-adjustable turning gears to stabilize the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was really helpful for the carpeted office flooring. I’m also utilizing a floor mat to protect the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting height, and push the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller deserved the investment. The buttons are all variable stress configured, meaning the backwards and forwards arrows will change the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or constantly change the height by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the switch for 2 seconds. The memory switches are similar in design: press to remember the height setup, or hold the button down for five secs to keep a new height worth. I’m utilizing switch 1 for my resting setting and also switch 4 for my standing position, which gives me 2 as well as 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been making use of the brand-new desk for a couple of weeks as well as have listed my initial impressions:

The motors are quiet but can be heard in the following area over. It takes possibly 25 seconds for the desk to totally shift from resting to standing based upon my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (particularly this LX design), triggering the desk to obtain a little rocky when I move my weight versus the keyboard. In hindsight, I need to have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my workdesk after identifying the weight of my screens. If you plan to do a dual display arrangement, get the bar.

Since gravity compresses the discs in a human spine, I need to raise the desk higher in the early morning and also lower it at night.

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

Efficiency

In spite of any issues I may have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter style, basically every one of those problems gotten rid of as soon as I actually came down to utilizing this point.

I really did not think it was also possible, the StandDesk somehow takes care of to be even more stable than the Jarvis, both at resting as well as standing heights. Most days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed versus my wall surface; not necessarily because it’s that unsteady, however just because I want as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also better, confirming to be just as steady on its own at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the business’s bar enhancement, which they assert includes even more security when purchased as a part of the bundle deal.When it concerns weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet much more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 pounds of weight capacity.

I’ve been utilizing the desk for about three weeks currently for everyday work (and also adhering to standing workdesk best techniques), whether it’s typing out testimonials such as this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer once in a while. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered drinks, as well as the surface in addition to 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 also multiple clean downs with a dustcloth.

Though I never intentionally try to damage any type of desks as well hard, during some lighter examinations (throwing a set of secrets onto it from a distance, for instance), it still held up without way too many visible signs of damage.

When I gauged the noise output of the desk while it climbed from a sitting placement to standing as well as back again, it was by far the quietest we’ve examined. I can barely get it to make greater than about 9.5 dB of noise, so if your most significant problem is the whirr of your electric motor, this is absolutely the one for you.

Customer support

Now, usually I do not consist of much regarding the client service support of any kind of provided company, just due to the fact that I really feel that in general if a product works the method its meant to, I shouldn’t ever have a reason to call them in the first place. And while I desire I could state that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I simply can’t complete this review without discussing the countless, relatively countless troubles I experienced attempting to obtain my desk put together.

For starters, the desk I was sent really did not have any kind of memory handset included originally, which meant I had no chance of really managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk concerning this concern, who got back to me around a day later with an apology as well as an assurance that a new one would be shipped out quickly.

Standdesk review handset

The source of all our problems …
Regarding 4 days later on a phone arrived in the mail. The mobile at first switched on, yet it wasn’t long prior to I observed that none of the programmable switches worked, nor did the down switch, but for some factor the “memory” button managed the down function simply fine. I called the company once again, as well as they apologized for the mixup and also said they would have a brand-new panel as well as control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my new panel and control box arrived. As soon as I installed them both the desk ultimately began working the method it was expected to, however not after virtually a month of waiting as well as backward and forward with a firm that could not keep in mind to deliver a core part of their product inside the exact same box from the outset.

Things to Consider

In spite of its bankable attributes, this stand up desk additionally has its very own downsides. Given that no single stand desk can capture all of the functions that you may require, you might consider these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as criterion

Not having a supporting bar is definitely not a deal-breaker, especially taking into consideration some of our other preferred desks 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 too).

The crossbar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it harder to position your legs conveniently below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they provide added security, frequently important when desks are completely extended.

We have not check out any kind of problems of the security of this workdesk, so we do not believe its something to truly be concerned about, although if you truly wanted a workdesk with a bar after that we suggest you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Conversely, StandDesk does supply a separate add-on crossbar that you can contribute to the desk yourself, just for an extra $49.95.

Security

The stability of a standing desk is just one of one of the most essential aspects of these workdesks. Without a stable desk you’ll discover it tough to focus, which can bring about you becoming much less interested in making use of the desk at standing elevation. To obtain the most effective return on your financial investment, you’ll intend to be happy when utilizing the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the initial workdesk that I have evaluated with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my stability examinations right into two areas. Both tests will include the normal front to back shaking examination and also a delegated appropriate wobble. The very first will be without the cross support and also the secondly will certainly be with it. Just to keep in mind, StandDesk.co states that the addition of the cross assistance can raise stability by approximately 15%. I have no idea exactly how they thought of that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a different circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd workdesk that I tested that tottered at the bottom with weight on the desktop. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the rocking motion was bad. Beyond this factor it would affect your work.

With Cross Assistance

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

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

Note: It’s very essential with flexible standing desks to completely tighten all hardware. If there is equipment that is not completely limited, the movement experienced when extended to standing height will certainly be exaggerated. This is particularly real with a workdesk frame that includes 32 screws, there are far a lot of points at which the desk has a chance to move.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually evaluated in our labs, we have to tighten our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to shorter customers with narrower desktop computers, as the security just isn’t there for a big mass elevated high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be much better fit to these applications, and for a rather obvious factor. Practically all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are had by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this sector, and their average residents are a whole lot taller than the typical Oriental customer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long time ago. As well as they have even more robotic automation, laser-cutting equipment, and sheer experience making standing desk bases, needless to say.

If you’re not also tall, don’t have an extreme amount of heavy devices on your desktop computer, and do not require too broad of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly offer you great bang for your dollar.

All that might change with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he anticipates to release at some time in the future. Originally we were informed we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to emerge, as well as Yu states he’s had problem obtaining the item high quality he requires out of a number of Chinese factories he’s tried dealing with. The new layout is supposedly mosting likely to be a lot easier to set up and also have a heftier crossbar style, among other refinements. He states the new base will be supplied in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” setup, reducing our issue regarding side-load stressing on the training columns.

If this new base ever before pertains to market we’ll update you right here. We’re not holding our breath any longer as the most current news on the firm is that Yu shut the tiny Los Angeles workplace and has transferred it to join with all its various other staff members in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a brand-new $399 standing workdesk with remarkable efficiency has been introduce through the brand-new joint endeavor between US-based iMovR and China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing desk. While limited in dimension and also color options, 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 directly at millennials, and has been demolished by millennials in remarkable volumes. While it carries a ten-year service warranty (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not always a reliable indication of the expected useful life of the lifting columns. For the cost, the StandDesk is an excellent lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made desks. Regardless of its stability problems this is a much much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever before hope to be, and a good value overall. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad group of Chinese-made desks that is winning over consumers from both its less expensive and more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Arrangement, and Gizmos

Developing the desk is quite simple if you adhere to the comprehensive directions. All of the screws, bolts, washing machines, as well as spring washers come in separate bags that are noted with their destination: table top, structure, as well as spares. There’s a consisted of hex device for securing all of the bolts into the framework, or, appear a hex little bit into your power tool– simply take care not to over-tighten.

All of the parts have a premium quality finish to them with rounded edges 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 setting up likewise consists of height-adjustable turning equipments to support the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was really valuable for the carpeted home office floor. I’m likewise using a floor mat to secure the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting height, and also push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller was worth the financial investment. The switches are all variable pressure programmed, suggesting the up and down arrowheads will change the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continuously adjust the height by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for 2 secs. The memory switches are similar in design: push to recall the elevation setup, or hold the button down for five secs to save a brand-new height worth. I’m utilizing button 1 for my resting setting as well as button 4 for my standing setting, which gives me 2 as well as 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 few weeks as well as have actually documented my preliminary impacts:

The motors are quiet but can be listened to in the next area over. It takes probably 25 seconds for the desk to totally shift from resting to standing based on my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (specifically this LX version), causing the desk to get a little rocky when I change my weight versus the key-board. In knowledge, I should have acquired the bar upgrade for my workdesk after determining the weight of my monitors. If you intend to do a twin monitor setup, get the crossbar.

Due to the fact that gravity compresses the discs in a human spine, I need to elevate the desk greater in the morning and also reduced it at night.

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

Efficiency

Regardless of any troubles I may have had with the mobile or the cookie-cutter style, basically all of those concerns gotten rid of as soon as I really got down to utilizing this point.

I really did not think it was also feasible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be even extra secure than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing elevations. The majority of days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed versus my wall surface; not always because it’s that shaky, however even if I want as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even further, proving 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 addition, which they declare adds much more stability when bought as a part of the bundle deal.When it comes to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet even more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for as much as 350 lbs of weight capability.

I’ve been using the desk for regarding three weeks currently for day-to-day job (as well as following standing workdesk best techniques), whether it’s inputting out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop or a laptop from time to time. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered drinks, and the surface in addition to the desk still really feels just as smooth and slick as the day I opened it despite days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and multiple clean downs with a dustcloth.

I never ever purposefully attempt to damage any workdesks as well hard, throughout some lighter tests (throwing a set of secrets onto it from a distance, for example), it still held up without as well many noticeable indications of damage.

Finally, when I determined the sound outcome of the desk while it climbed from a resting position to standing and also back again, it was without a doubt the quietest we’ve checked yet. I can barely get it to make greater than concerning 9.5 dB of noise, so if your largest worry is the whirr of your electric motor, this is certainly the one for you.

Customer care

Now, usually I don’t consist of much regarding the customer service support of any given firm, just due to the fact that I feel that as a whole if a product functions the means its intended to, I should not ever have a reason to call them to begin with. And while I desire I can state that held true during my experience with StandDesk, I simply can not complete this evaluation without stating the many, seemingly countless issues I experienced attempting to obtain my desk put together.

For starters, the desk I was sent out didn’t have any kind of memory handset consisted of initially, which indicated I had no other way of actually managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk regarding this issue, that returned to me around a day later with an apology and also an assurance that a new one would certainly be shipped shortly.

Standdesk review handset

The resource of all our issues …
About four days later a mobile arrived in the mail. The mobile phone initially activated, but it wasn’t long prior to I noticed that none of the programmable buttons functioned, nor did the down button, but for some factor the “memory” button handled the down feature simply fine. I called the business once again, and also they excused the mixup and also said they would have a brand-new panel and control box bent on me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later on my new panel and also control box showed up. Once I mounted them both the desk lastly began functioning the way it was intended to, yet not after practically a month of waiting and also to and fro with a firm that could not remember to ship a core component of their product inside the exact same box from the get-go.

Points to Think about

Despite its bankable functions, this stand desk likewise has its own drawbacks. Given that no single stand workdesk can catch every one of the features that you might need, you may think about these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a maintaining bar is definitely not a deal-breaker, specifically considering a few of our other favored desks such as the Totally Jarvis likewise do not have one. This desk does have one if you desire, however it is a paid add-on (much more on this later too).

The crossbar is seen by some as a barrier, making it tougher to put your legs comfortably listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they provide added security, typically crucial when workdesks are totally expanded.

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

Alternatively, StandDesk does supply a separate add-on bar that you can contribute to the desk yourself, just for an added $49.95.

Stability

The security of a standing desk is among one of the most crucial aspects of these workdesks. Without a stable desk you’ll find it hard to concentrate, which could lead to you ending up being much less thinking about making use of the desk at standing height. To obtain the very best return on your financial investment, you’ll want to be happy when using the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the initial workdesk that I have examined with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my stability tests into 2 areas. Both examinations will certainly consist of the common front to back rocking test and also a delegated ideal wobble. The first will be without the cross assistance and the second will 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 idea exactly how they generated that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd workdesk that I tested that tottered near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The initial was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the rocking movement was bad. Beyond this factor it would impact your job.

With Cross Support

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

Left to Right: Including the cross assistance to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble activity for lower elevations. With the cross support the wobble movement really did not begin until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion came to be poor.

Note: It’s very essential with adjustable standing workdesks to fully tighten all equipment. If there is hardware that is not totally tight, the motion experienced when extended to standing height will be exaggerated. This is especially true with a desk framework that includes 32 bolts, there are far way too many factors at which the desk has an opportunity to move.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve tested in our laboratories, we have to tighten our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter individuals with narrower desktop computers, as the stability simply isn’t there for a huge mass boosted high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be better suited 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 companies that designed this industry, as well as their average people are a whole lot taller than the typical Asian consumer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long time back. As well as they have even more robot automation, laser-cutting tools, as well as large experience making standing workdesk bases, needless to say.

If you’re not as well tall, do not have an extreme amount of heavy tools on your desktop computer, and do not need as well wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will give you excellent bang for your buck.

All that may change with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he expects to launch at some time 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 trouble obtaining the item quality he needs out of a number of Chinese factories he’s attempted dealing with. The new style is allegedly going to be much easier to assemble as well as have a heftier crossbar layout, among other refinements. He says the new base will certainly be supplied in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” configuration, reducing our concern regarding side-load emphasizing on the lifting columns.

If this brand-new base ever involves market we’ll update you here. However we’re not holding our breath any type of longer as the most recent news on the firm is that Yu closed the small Los Angeles office and has actually transferred it to accompany all its other workers in southeast Asia.

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