The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, and has been demolished by millennials in impressive quantities. While it lugs a ten-year service warranty (the lengthiest of any Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not always a reliable indicator of the anticipated 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 workdesks. Despite its security problems this is a much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever want to be, and also a good value in general. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide classification of Chinese-made workdesks that is gaining customers from both its less expensive as well as pricier peers.

StandDesk Building, Configuration, as well as Gizmos

Building the desk is quite straight forward if you comply with the thorough directions. Every one of the screws, bolts, washing machines, and spring washers come in separate bags that are marked with their destination: tabletop, framework, as well as spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for fastening all of the screws into the frame, or, pop in a hex little bit right into your power device– just be careful not to over-tighten.

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

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up additionally consists of height-adjustable rotation gears to maintain the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was very valuable for the carpeted office floor. I’m also making use of a floor mat to shield the carpeting from chair wheel damage at resting elevation, and press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller deserved the financial investment. The buttons are all variable stress programmed, indicating the backwards and forwards arrows will certainly adjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continuously readjust the height by about 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for two seconds. The memory buttons are similar in design: push to remember the elevation setup, or hold the button down for 5 secs to store a 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 and also 3 for anything I might need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I’ve been making use of the new desk for a few weeks and also have jotted down my preliminary impacts:

The electric motors are quiet however can be listened to in the following space over. It takes possibly 25 secs for the desk to totally transition from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side keep an eye on arm (particularly this LX version), triggering the desk to get a little rocky when I move my weight against the key-board. In knowledge, I should have purchased the bar upgrade for my workdesk after identifying the weight of my screens. If you intend to do a twin monitor setup, obtain the crossbar.

Because gravity presses the discs in a human spinal column, I need to increase the desk greater in the morning and also reduced it in the evening.

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

Performance

Regardless of any type of problems I might have had with the handset or the cookie-cutter layout, basically all of those worries removed as soon as I really got down to utilizing this point.

Although I really did not assume it was even feasible, the StandDesk in some way handles to be even more steady than the Jarvis, both at sitting and standing elevations. Many days I like to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pressed against my wall surface; not always since it’s that wobbly, but even if I desire as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even additionally, confirming to be equally as consistent by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s crossbar enhancement, which they assert includes even more stability when purchased as a part of the bundle deal.When it comes 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 have actually been utilizing the desk for concerning three weeks currently for everyday work (as well as complying with standing desk finest methods), whether it’s typing out evaluations like this one from our desktop or a laptop periodically. The desk stands up well against non-coastered drinks, as well as the surface in addition to the desk still feels equally as smooth and also slick as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it as well as several wipe downs with a rag.

I never intentionally try to dent any type of desks too hard, throughout some lighter examinations (throwing a collection of secrets onto it from a range, for example), it still held up without also several noticeable indications of damage.

When I determined the noise result of the workdesk while it climbed from a sitting position to standing and also back once more, it was by far the quietest we’ve evaluated. I could hardly get it to make more than regarding 9.5 dB of sound, so if your biggest issue is the whirr of your electric motor, this is absolutely the one for you.

Customer support

Now, generally I do not include much concerning the client service assistance of any kind of provided company, only since I really feel that in general if a product functions the method its supposed to, I shouldn’t ever before have a factor to call them to begin with. And while I want I might claim that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I just can not complete this evaluation without mentioning the numerous, relatively endless troubles I experienced trying to obtain my desk put together.

For beginners, the desk I was sent out really did not have any type of memory mobile consisted of initially, which indicated I had no chance of actually regulating the up/down function on the desk itself. I spoke to StandDesk about this concern, who got back to me around a day later on with an apology and a promise that a new one would be shipped out quickly.

Standdesk review handset

The resource of all our troubles …
About 4 days later a mobile phone showed up in the mail. The mobile initially switched on, but it had not been long before I discovered that none of the programmable buttons worked, nor did the down switch, however, for some reason the “memory” button took care of the down feature simply great. I contacted the company 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 two weeks later my new panel as well as control box arrived. When I installed them both the desk finally started functioning the method it was supposed to, however not after practically a month of waiting and also backward and forward with a business that could not keep in mind to deliver a core component of their product inside the same box from the start.

Things to Take into consideration

Regardless of its bankable attributes, this stand up desk additionally has its very own disadvantages. Given that no single stand workdesk could capture all of the features that you might need, you may think about these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as criterion

Not having a maintaining crossbar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, especially thinking about several of our various other preferred workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis also do not have one. This desk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (extra on this later on too).

The crossbar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it tougher to place your legs pleasantly listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they give included security, frequently essential when workdesks are totally extended.

We have not read any type of problems of the stability of this desk, so we don’t think its something to really be concerned about, although if you really desired a desk with a crossbar then we suggest you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Additionally, StandDesk does provide a separate add-on crossbar that you can add to the desk on your own, just for an added $49.95.

Stability

The stability of a standing workdesk is one of the most crucial facets of these workdesks. Without a secure desk you’ll locate it tough to focus, which might result in you coming to be less interested in making use of the desk at standing elevation. To get the best return on your investment, you’ll intend to more than happy when making use of the desk.

Due To The Fact That the StandDesk Simple is the initial workdesk that I have actually evaluated with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my security tests into 2 sections. Both tests will certainly consist of the typical front to back shaking examination as well as an entrusted to right wobble. The initial will lack the cross assistance as well as the second will certainly be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co says that the addition of the cross support can boost security by approximately 15%. I have no idea exactly how they developed that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various scenario. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd workdesk that I checked that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The initial was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the rocking motion misbehaved. Yet point it would certainly affect your work.

With Cross Assistance

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

Entrusted to Right: Including the cross support to the StandDesk improved the wobble movement for lower elevations. With the cross support the wobble motion didn’t start till you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion came to be bad.

Keep in mind: It’s very important with adjustable standing workdesks to fully tighten all equipment. If there is hardware that is not completely limited, the motion experienced when encompassed standing elevation will certainly be overemphasized. This is especially true with a workdesk structure that consists of 32 screws, there are much a lot of points at which the desk has a possibility to move.

Conclusion

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually tested in our labs, we need to narrow our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the security just isn’t there for a large mass elevated high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be much better matched to these applications, and also for a relatively apparent reason. Virtually all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are had by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this sector, and also their typical citizens are a great deal taller than the average Oriental consumer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long period of time ago. And they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting tools, and also sheer experience making standing workdesk bases, it goes without saying.

If you’re not as well tall, do not have an extreme amount of hefty equipment on your desktop computer, and don’t require also large of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will give you great bang for your buck.

All that could alter with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he expects to launch at some point in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later it has yet to materialize, as well as Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the product top quality he needs out of several Chinese factories he’s tried working with. The brand-new layout is apparently mosting likely to be much easier to put together and have a heftier crossbar style, among other refinements. He claims the new base will be used in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” configuration, reducing our issue concerning side-load emphasizing on the lifting columns.

If this brand-new base ever before involves market we’ll upgrade you right here. We’re not holding our breath any longer as the most current information on the company is that Yu shut the small Los Angeles office and also has relocated it to join with all its other staff members in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a new $399 standing desk with remarkable performance has actually been present with the brand-new joint venture in between US-based iMovR and also China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing desk. While restricted in dimension and shade 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, as well as has actually been gobbled up by millennials in remarkable quantities. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the longest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not necessarily a dependable indicator of the anticipated helpful life of the lifting columns. For the cost, the StandDesk is an excellent lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis as well as various other Chinese-made workdesks. Regardless of its stability problems this is a far better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever intend to be, as well as a good value in general. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide classification of Chinese-made desks that is swaying consumers from both its more affordable and also costlier peers.

StandDesk Building, Setup, as well as Gizmos

Building the desk is pretty straight forward if you comply with the thorough instructions. All of the screws, screws, washers, and spring washers can be found in different bags that are marked with their location: table top, frame, and spares. There’s an included hex tool for attaching all of the screws right into the frame, or, appear a hex bit right into your power tool– just beware not to over-tighten.

All of the components have an excellent quality surface to them with rounded edges to stay clear of cut hands. Below is a shot of all the bolts that are secured to the leg setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up additionally consists of height-adjustable turning gears to stabilize the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was very handy for the carpeted office floor. I’m likewise making use of a floor mat to safeguard the carpet from chair wheel damages at sitting elevation, as well as push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the financial investment. The switches are all variable pressure programmed, implying the up and down arrowheads will change the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continuously change the height by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for 2 secs. The memory switches are comparable in style: press to remember the elevation setup, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to save a new elevation worth. I’m making use of switch 1 for my resting placement and also switch 4 for my standing position, which provides me 2 and 3 for anything I could need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I’ve been using the new workdesk for a couple of weeks and have actually listed my first impacts:

The electric motors are quiet however can be heard in the following area over. It takes maybe 25 seconds for the desk to totally shift from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (particularly this LX model), triggering the desk to get a little rough when I shift my weight versus the key-board. In knowledge, I should have bought the bar upgrade for my desk after determining the weight of my screens. If you prepare to do a twin screen arrangement, get the crossbar.

Because gravity presses the discs in a human spinal column, I require to elevate the desk higher in the morning as well as reduced it in the evening.

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

Performance

Regardless of any problems I may have had with the mobile or the cookie-cutter design, basically all of those problems washed away as soon as I really came down to utilizing this point.

Although I really did not think it was also possible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be a lot more stable than the Jarvis, both at sitting as well as standing elevations. Most days I like to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed against my wall surface; not always because it’s that wobbly, however just because I want as much stability as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also 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 enhancement, which they claim includes a lot more security when purchased as a part of the plan deal.When it involves weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet much more stats with the Jarvis, being ranked for up to 350 pounds of weight capacity.

I have actually been making use of the desk for regarding three weeks now for day-to-day work (as well as following standing desk ideal techniques), whether it’s inputting out testimonials like this one from our desktop computer or a laptop from time to time. The desk stands up well against non-coastered drinks, and also the coating in addition to the desk still really feels just as smooth and also glossy as the day I opened it in spite of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and numerous clean downs with a rag.

Though I never purposefully try to damage any type of desks as well hard, throughout some lighter tests (tossing a set of tricks onto it from a range, for example), it still held up without a lot of visible signs of damages.

Finally, when I gauged the sound outcome of the desk while it increased from a sitting position to standing and back again, it was by far the quietest we have actually tested yet. I can hardly get it to make greater than regarding 9.5 dB of sound, so if your biggest worry is the whirr of your motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Customer care

Currently, usually I don’t consist of much regarding the customer support support of any given business, just due to the fact that I feel that generally if an item works the method its meant to, I should not ever before have a factor to call them to begin with. As well as while I want I can state that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I just can not complete this review without pointing out the various, seemingly countless problems I ran into trying to obtain my desk created.

For starters, the desk I was sent really did not have any memory mobile phone included originally, which suggested I had no way of in fact regulating the up/down feature on the desk itself. I called StandDesk concerning this concern, that returned to me around a day later with an apology as well as a guarantee that a brand-new one would certainly be shipped soon.

Standdesk review handset

The source of all our problems …
Concerning 4 days later on a handset showed up in the mail. The mobile originally activated, but it wasn’t long before I saw that none of the programmable buttons worked, neither did the down switch, but also for some factor the “memory” switch handled the down feature simply great. I contacted the firm once more, and they apologized for the mixup as well as stated they would have a new panel and also control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my brand-new panel and also control box got here. As soon as I installed them both the desk lastly began working the means it was meant to, yet not after virtually a month of waiting and also to and fro with a business that could not remember 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 also has its own downsides. Given that no particular stand workdesk might catch all of the attributes that you might require, you may think about these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Crossbar as standard

Not having a supporting crossbar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, particularly thinking about some of our other favored workdesks such as the Fully Jarvis additionally don’t have one. This desk does have one if you desire, but it is a paid add-on (much more on this later too).

The crossbar is seen by some as a limitation, making it more challenging to put your legs easily below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they offer added security, commonly vital when desks are totally extended.

We have not read any type of issues of the stability of this desk, so we don’t think its something to actually be worried about, although if you really desired a workdesk with a bar after that we recommend you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Additionally, StandDesk does use a separate add-on crossbar that you can add to the desk yourself, just for an additional $49.95.

Security

The security of a standing desk is one of the most vital elements of these desks. Without a stable desk you’ll locate it hard to focus, which could result in you becoming less curious about making use of the desk at standing elevation. To obtain the very best return on your investment, you’ll wish to enjoy when making use of the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the first desk that I have actually evaluated with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my security tests into two areas. Both tests will certainly include the normal front to back rocking test and a delegated best wobble. The initial will be without the cross support and also the secondly will be with it. Simply to keep in mind, StandDesk.co states that the addition of the cross support can increase stability by up to 15%. I have no suggestion how they came up with that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a different situation. StandDesk Simple was the second desk that I checked that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the shaking activity was bad. Beyond this factor it would certainly influence your work.

With Cross Support

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

Left to Right: Including the cross assistance to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble movement for reduced heights. With the cross assistance the wobble activity really did not begin up until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity became negative.

Note: It’s extremely essential with flexible standing desks to fully tighten up all equipment. If there is hardware that is not completely limited, the movement experienced when reached standing elevation will be exaggerated. This is especially true with a desk frame that consists of 32 bolts, there are much a lot of points at which the desk has a possibility to move.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually evaluated in our labs, we need to tighten our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter customers with narrower desktop computers, as the security simply isn’t there for a large mass raised high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be much better matched to these applications, and also for a rather evident reason. Basically all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this sector, and also their average citizens are a whole lot taller than the average Asian customer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long time ago. As well as they have far more robotic automation, laser-cutting devices, as well as large experience making standing desk bases, it goes without saying.

But if you’re not as well tall, don’t have an inordinate amount of heavy devices on your desktop computer, and don’t need also wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will give you good bang for your buck.

All that could change with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he expects to release sometime in the future. Initially we were informed we would certainly see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later it has yet to appear, and also Yu states he’s had problem getting the item top quality he needs out of several Chinese factories he’s attempted working with. The new design is allegedly mosting likely to be much easier to assemble and also have a heftier crossbar design, among other refinements. He claims the new base will certainly be used in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” setup, easing our concern concerning side-load worrying on the training columns.

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

In the meantime, a new $399 standing desk with outstanding efficiency has actually been present through the new joint venture in between US-based iMovR and also China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing desk. While limited in size as well as shade choices, it has actually taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago status as the best standing workdesk under $400.