The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, and has been demolished by millennials in outstanding quantities. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the lengthiest of any Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not necessarily a trustworthy indication of the anticipated beneficial life of the lifting columns. For the cost, the StandDesk is a fantastic lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and other Chinese-made workdesks. In spite of its stability issues this is a much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever before intend to be, as well as a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad group of Chinese-made workdesks that is swaying clients from both its more affordable and more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Setup, and also Gizmos

Constructing the desk is pretty direct if you adhere to the in-depth instructions. Every one of the screws, bolts, washers, as well as spring washing machines been available in separate bags that are marked with their location: table top, framework, as well as spares. There’s a consisted of hex device for securing every one of the screws into the frame, or, appear a hex bit into your power tool– just beware not to over-tighten.

All of the components have an excellent quality coating to them with rounded corners to prevent cut hands. Below is a shot of all the screws that are secured to the leg assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up likewise consists of height-adjustable turning equipments to maintain the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was extremely valuable for the carpeted office floor. I’m likewise utilizing a flooring mat to shield the rug from chair wheel damages at sitting elevation, as well as push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the financial investment. The buttons are all variable stress set, meaning the up and down arrows will certainly change the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or constantly adjust the height by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the switch for two seconds. The memory buttons are comparable in design: press to recall the elevation setup, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to keep a brand-new height value. I’m utilizing button 1 for my resting setting and also switch 4 for my standing setting, which offers me 2 and also 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been utilizing the new desk for a couple of weeks and have documented my initial perceptions:

The electric motors are quiet yet can be listened to in the next area over. It takes probably 25 secs for the desk to totally shift from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (specifically this LX design), causing the desk to obtain a little rough when I change my weight versus the key-board. In knowledge, I ought to have bought the bar upgrade for my workdesk after identifying the weight of my displays. If you plan to do a twin monitor setup, get the bar.

Because gravity presses the discs in a human spinal column, I need to elevate the desk higher in the early morning as well as lower it at night.

An anti-fatigue floor covering is absolutely important for long period of time standing. I acquired an Octagonal mat from SmartCells, using rubber “cells” that are pictured below.

Performance

Despite any kind of issues I might have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter layout, practically all of those concerns removed once I actually got down to using this point.

Although I didn’t assume it was also feasible, the StandDesk somehow manages to be a lot more steady than the Jarvis, both at resting as well as standing elevations. Most days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed versus my wall surface; not necessarily since it’s that shaky, but even if I desire as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also additionally, verifying to be equally as consistent by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the business’s crossbar addition, which they assert includes even more stability when acquired as a part of the plan deal.When it involves weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet much more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 pounds of weight ability.

I have actually been using the desk for regarding three weeks now for everyday job (as well as following standing desk finest practices), whether it’s inputting out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop or a laptop computer from time to time. The desk stands up well against non-coastered beverages, and also the surface on top of the desk still really feels equally as smooth and slick as the day I opened it regardless of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and also several clean downs with a rag.

Though I never deliberately try to damage any kind of workdesks as well hard, during some lighter tests (tossing a set of keys onto it from a range, for instance), it still stood up without too many noticeable signs of damages.

Lastly, when I gauged the sound output of the desk while it increased from a resting position to standing and back once more, it was by far the quietest we have actually tested yet. I could barely get it to make more than concerning 9.5 dB of noise, so if your largest issue is the whirr of your motor, this is absolutely the one for you.

Customer support

Currently, generally I do not include much concerning the customer care assistance of any kind of provided firm, just since I really feel that in general if a product functions the means its supposed to, I should not ever have a factor to call them to begin with. And also while I wish I can say that held true during my experience with StandDesk, I just can’t finish this review without pointing out the numerous, seemingly countless issues I encountered trying to obtain my desk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent out really did not have any memory handset included initially, which suggested I had no way of in fact controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk about this issue, that got back to me around a day later with an apology as well as a pledge that a brand-new one would be shipped out quickly.

Standdesk review handset

The source of all our problems …
About 4 days later on a handset arrived in the mail. The mobile initially switched on, however it had not been long before I discovered that none of the programmable buttons worked, nor did the down button, however, for some factor the “memory” button took care of the down function simply great. I spoke to the firm once more, as well as they excused 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 on my new panel as well as control box got here. When I mounted them both the desk ultimately began functioning the way it was supposed to, but not after nearly a month of waiting and to and fro with a firm that couldn’t bear in mind to deliver a core part of their item inside the same box from the outset.

Things to Consider

In spite of its bankable functions, this stand up workdesk likewise has its own disadvantages. Given that no particular stand workdesk could capture all of the features that you might require, you might consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as requirement

Not having a maintaining crossbar is definitely not a deal-breaker, especially considering a few of our various other favored workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis additionally do not have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, yet it is a paid add-on (a lot more on this later as well).

The bar is seen by some as a limitation, making it tougher to put your legs easily listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they give added security, typically important when workdesks are fully extended.

We have not read any problems of the security of this desk, so we do not think its something to actually be worried regarding, although if you truly wanted a workdesk with a crossbar after that we recommend you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Alternatively, StandDesk does use a different add-on crossbar that you can include in the desk on your own, just for an additional $49.95.

Security

The stability of a standing desk is among the most important facets of these desks. Without a secure workdesk you’ll locate it tough to focus, which might result in you becoming much less thinking about using the desk at standing height. To get the very best return on your financial investment, you’ll want to enjoy when utilizing the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the first workdesk that I have actually evaluated with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my security examinations right into two sections. Both tests will consist of the common front to back shaking examination and a delegated ideal wobble. The first will certainly lack the cross assistance and the second will certainly be with it. Just to keep in mind, StandDesk.co states that the enhancement of the cross support can enhance security by as much as 15%. I have no concept exactly how they developed that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a different situation. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I examined that tottered 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. Beyond this factor it would certainly affect your work.

With Cross Assistance

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

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

Note: It’s really vital with flexible standing desks to completely tighten up all equipment. If there is equipment that is not completely tight, the motion experienced when encompassed standing elevation will be overemphasized. This is specifically true with a desk structure that consists of 32 bolts, there are far a lot of factors at which the desk has a chance to move.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve tested in our labs, we need to narrow our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to shorter individuals with narrower desktop computers, as the stability simply isn’t there for a big mass elevated high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be much better suited to these applications, as well as for a relatively noticeable reason. Practically all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German companies that developed this sector, as well as their ordinary residents are a lot taller than the average Asian consumer, so they started making longer-stroke training legs a long period of time back. And also they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting devices, and also sheer experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

If you’re not too high, do not have an inordinate quantity of hefty equipment on your desktop computer, and also don’t require too large of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly provide you great bang for your buck.

All that may change with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he anticipates to launch sometime in the future. Originally we were told we would certainly see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later on it has yet to appear, and also Yu states he’s had difficulty getting the item quality he needs out of numerous Chinese factories he’s attempted working with. The new style is allegedly mosting likely to be a lot easier to assemble and have a heftier bar design, to name a few refinements. He states the new base will certainly be supplied in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” arrangement, easing our worry about side-load emphasizing on the training columns.

If this new base ever before involves market we’ll update you right here. We’re not holding our breath any type of longer as the most current information on the business is that Yu closed the tiny Los Angeles workplace and also has actually relocated it to join with all its various other workers in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a new $399 standing workdesk with impressive performance has been present through the new joint endeavor in between US-based iMovR and also China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing workdesk. While limited in size and color choices, it has actually taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago condition as the most effective standing workdesk under $400.

The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, as well as has been gobbled up by millennials in excellent quantities. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the longest of any kind of Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not necessarily a trustworthy sign of the anticipated beneficial life of the lifting columns. However, for the rate, the StandDesk is a fantastic lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made desks. Regardless of its security concerns this is a far better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever before intend to be, and also a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide group of Chinese-made desks that is gaining consumers from both its less costly and also more expensive peers.

StandDesk Construction, Configuration, and also Gizmos

Building the desk is quite straight forward if you follow the in-depth guidelines. All of the screws, bolts, washing machines, as well as springtime washing machines can be found in different bags that are marked with their location: tabletop, framework, as well as spares. There’s an included hex tool for fastening every one of the bolts right into the frame, or, pop in a hex bit into your power device– simply take care 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 fastened to the leg assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly additionally includes height-adjustable turning equipments to stabilize the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was really useful for the carpeted home office floor. I’m additionally using a floor mat to safeguard the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting elevation, and also press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller deserved the investment. The buttons are all variable stress programmed, implying the up and down arrowheads will adjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or constantly adjust the elevation by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the switch for 2 secs. The memory switches are similar in style: press to recall the height setting, or hold the button down for 5 secs to keep a new elevation worth. I’m making use of switch 1 for my resting placement as well as switch 4 for my standing setting, which offers me 2 and 3 for anything I could 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 written down my preliminary impacts:

The electric motors are quiet however can be listened to in the following space over. It takes perhaps 25 secs for the desk to totally shift from resting to standing based on my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side keep an eye on arm (specifically this LX model), triggering the desk to get a little rocky when I move my weight against the keyboard. In hindsight, I ought to have bought the bar upgrade for my workdesk after establishing the weight of my monitors. If you plan to do a dual display setup, get the crossbar.

Since gravity presses the discs in a human spinal column, I need to increase the desk higher in the early morning and lower it in the evening.

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

Efficiency

Despite any kind of troubles I might have had with the mobile or the cookie-cutter design, virtually every one of those concerns gotten rid of as soon as I actually came down to using this point.

I didn’t assume it was also feasible, the StandDesk somehow manages to be also a lot more stable than the Jarvis, both at sitting and standing heights. A lot of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed versus my wall surface; not necessarily due to the fact that it’s that shaky, yet even if I want as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also additionally, confirming to be just 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 much more security when purchased as a part of the package deal.When it involves weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet much more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for up to 350 pounds of weight capability.

I’ve been using the desk for about 3 weeks now for everyday job (as well as following standing desk ideal practices), whether it’s keying out testimonials like this one from our desktop or a laptop computer from time to time. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered beverages, and also the coating in addition to the desk still feels just as smooth as well as slick as the day I opened it regardless of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and multiple wipe downs with a dustcloth.

I never ever intentionally try to damage any workdesks as well hard, during some lighter examinations (tossing a collection of tricks onto it from a distance, for instance), it still held up without too lots of visible indications of damage.

Last but not least, when I gauged the noise outcome of the desk while it climbed from a sitting setting to standing as well as back once again, it was by far the quietest we have actually tested yet. I can hardly get it to make more than concerning 9.5 dB of noise, so if your largest concern is the whirr of your electric motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Customer support

Currently, normally I do not include much concerning the customer care assistance of any provided company, only since I feel that generally if a product works the means its supposed to, I should not ever have a reason to call them to begin with. And also while I wish I could claim that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I simply can’t complete this review without discussing the various, seemingly unlimited issues I experienced trying to obtain my desk put together.

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

Standdesk review handset

The source of all our problems …
About 4 days later a mobile phone showed up in the mail. The mobile phone initially switched on, yet it wasn’t long prior to I discovered that none of the programmable buttons worked, neither did the down switch, but for some reason the “memory” button managed the down feature simply great. I got in touch with the firm once more, as well as they apologized for the mixup and also stated they would have a brand-new panel and control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later my brand-new panel as well as control box got here. When I installed them both the desk ultimately began working the means it was meant to, yet not after nearly a month of waiting as well as backward and forward with a company that couldn’t bear in mind to ship a core part of their product inside the same box from the get-go.

Points to Think about

In spite of its bankable features, this stand up workdesk likewise has its very own drawbacks. Because no particular stand workdesk can catch all of the functions that you may require, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a supporting bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, especially taking into consideration some of our other favorite 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 also).

The crossbar is seen by some as a hindrance, making it tougher to put your legs easily listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they give included security, frequently essential when desks are completely expanded.

We have not read any kind of problems of the stability of this workdesk, so we do not think its something to actually be concerned regarding, although if you actually wanted a desk with a crossbar then we suggest you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Conversely, StandDesk does provide a separate add-on bar that you can include in the desk on your own, just for an extra $49.95.

Security

The stability of a standing desk is one of the most crucial aspects of these desks. Without a stable desk you’ll locate it difficult to concentrate, which might bring about you ending up being much less curious about making use of the desk at standing elevation. To get the best return on your financial investment, you’ll intend to be happy when utilizing the desk.

Due To The Fact That the StandDesk Simple is the initial desk that I have tested with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my security examinations into two areas. Both examinations will include the common front to back rocking examination as well as a delegated appropriate wobble. The initial will certainly lack the cross assistance and the secondly will certainly be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co claims that the enhancement of the cross support can enhance stability by as much as 15%. I have no concept exactly how they created that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I examined that wobbled at the bottom with weight on the desktop. The initial was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the shaking motion was bad. Yet point it would certainly impact your work.

With Cross Assistance

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

Left to Right: Including the cross support to the StandDesk improved the wobble motion for lower elevations. With the cross support the wobble movement didn’t start up until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity became poor.

Keep in mind: It’s very essential with adjustable standing desks to completely tighten up all hardware. If there is equipment that is not totally tight, the activity experienced when reached standing height will certainly be exaggerated. This is especially true with a workdesk frame that consists of 32 screws, there are far too many factors at which the desk has an opportunity to move.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve evaluated in our labs, we need to narrow our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the stability simply isn’t there for a large mass boosted high off the ground. American-made workdesks will certainly be better suited to these applications, and also for a fairly apparent reason. Virtually all American-made bases are made in US factories that are had by Swedish, Danish or German business that created this sector, and their typical people are a whole lot taller than the typical Oriental consumer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long period of time earlier. And also they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting tools, and also large experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

Yet if you’re not as well high, do not have an inordinate amount of heavy tools on your desktop computer, and also don’t need as well wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will provide you great bang for your buck.

All that might change with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he anticipates to launch at some time in the future. Originally we were told we would certainly see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to emerge, and also Yu states he’s had problem obtaining the item high quality he needs out of a number of Chinese factories he’s attempted working with. The brand-new design is supposedly mosting likely to be a lot easier to assemble and also have a heftier bar design, to name a few refinements. He says the new base will be used in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” arrangement, relieving our issue concerning side-load worrying on the training columns.

If this brand-new base ever concerns market we’ll upgrade you here. We’re not holding our breath any type of longer as the most current information on the business is that Yu shut the little Los Angeles office and also has moved it to join with all its other employees in southeast Asia.

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