The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, and also has been gobbled up by millennials in impressive quantities. While it carries a ten-year service warranty (the lengthiest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not always a trustworthy indicator of the expected useful life of the lifting columns. But also for the cost, the StandDesk is an excellent lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis and other Chinese-made workdesks. In spite of its stability concerns this is a far better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever before hope to be, as well as a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad classification of Chinese-made desks that is winning over customers from both its less costly as well as costlier peers.

StandDesk Building And Construction, Setup, and also Devices

Constructing the desk is rather straight forward if you adhere to the detailed directions. All of the screws, bolts, washing machines, and also spring washers been available in different bags that are noted with their destination: table top, frame, and also spares. There’s an included hex device for attaching all of the bolts right into the structure, or, pop in a hex little bit into your power device– simply beware not to over-tighten.

Every one of the parts have a high quality surface 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 assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly likewise consists of height-adjustable turning equipments to maintain the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was extremely valuable for the carpeted office flooring. I’m additionally using a flooring mat to protect the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting height, and push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the financial investment. The buttons are all variable pressure set, suggesting the backwards and forwards arrowheads will readjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or constantly change the height by about 0.7 inches per second if you hold the switch for 2 secs. The memory switches are comparable in design: press to remember the elevation setting, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to store a brand-new height value. I’m utilizing button 1 for my sitting placement as well as button 4 for my standing position, which offers me 2 and also 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I’ve been making use of the brand-new desk for a few weeks as well as have listed my preliminary perceptions:

The motors are quiet but can be heard in the next area over. It takes perhaps 25 seconds for the desk to totally change from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side keep an eye on arm (particularly this LX model), causing the desk to get a little rough when I change my weight versus the key-board. In hindsight, I ought to have bought the crossbar upgrade for my desk after figuring out the weight of my monitors. If you plan to do a double screen arrangement, get the crossbar.

Since gravity presses the discs in a human back, I require to increase the desk greater in the early morning as well as lower it in the evening.

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

Efficiency

In spite of any kind of problems I might have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter design, pretty much every one of those issues gotten rid of when I in fact got down to using this point.

I didn’t think it was also possible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be even extra 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 pushed against my wall surface; not necessarily because it’s that unsteady, yet even if I want as much stability as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also additionally, 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 claim adds even more security when bought as a part of the bundle deal.When it comes to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet even more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 lbs of weight capability.

I have actually been making use of the desk for concerning 3 weeks now for daily job (and following standing desk ideal practices), whether it’s typing out reviews similar to this one from our desktop or a laptop periodically. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered drinks, as well as the coating in addition to the desk still feels equally as smooth and also slick as the day I opened it in spite of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and also multiple clean downs with a rag.

Though I never ever deliberately try to damage any kind of desks as well hard, during some lighter tests (throwing a set of tricks onto it from a range, for instance), it still stood up without a lot of noticeable indications of damage.

Lastly, when I measured the noise result of the desk while it increased from a sitting position to standing and also back once again, it was without a doubt the quietest we have actually tested yet. I can barely get it to make more than regarding 9.5 dB of sound, so if your most significant problem is the whirr of your motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Customer support

Now, typically I do not consist of much concerning the client service support of any type of provided firm, just because I really feel that generally if an item works the way its supposed to, I should not ever have a reason to call them to begin with. And while I desire I can say that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I just can not finish this review without discussing the countless, apparently endless troubles I ran into trying to obtain my desk created.

For starters, the desk I was sent out didn’t have any memory mobile included initially, which indicated I had no way of really controlling the up/down function on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk regarding this concern, that returned to me around a day later on with an apology as well as an assurance that a brand-new one would be shipped out shortly.

Standdesk review handset

The resource of all our problems …
About 4 days later on a handset arrived in the mail. The handset at first switched on, however it wasn’t long before I observed that none of the programmable buttons worked, nor did the down button, but for some factor the “memory” switch handled the down feature simply fine. I got in touch with the firm once more, and also they apologized for the mixup as well as said they would have a new panel and also control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later on my new panel and also control box arrived. Once I installed them both the desk lastly started working the method it was intended to, yet not after nearly a month of waiting as well as to and fro with a company that couldn’t bear in mind to deliver a core element of their item inside the exact same box from the beginning.

Things to Consider

In spite of its bankable attributes, this stand workdesk additionally has its own drawbacks. Since no particular stand workdesk might catch all of the features that you may need, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a stabilizing bar is definitely not a deal-breaker, especially considering several of our various other preferred desks such as the Totally Jarvis likewise don’t have one. In fact, this workdesk does have one if you desire, but it is a paid add-on (extra on this later on too).

The bar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it harder to position your legs comfortably below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they supply included security, typically crucial when desks are totally extended.

We have not read any grievances of the security of this desk, so we don’t think its something to actually be concerned about, although if you actually desired a workdesk with a crossbar then we recommend you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Conversely, StandDesk does offer a separate add-on bar that you can include in the desk yourself, just for an added $49.95.

Stability

The security of a standing workdesk is just one of one of the most crucial facets of these desks. Without a secure workdesk you’ll discover it difficult to focus, which might lead to you ending up being much less interested in using the desk at standing height. To get the best return on your financial investment, you’ll intend to more than happy when utilizing the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the initial desk that I have actually evaluated with an optional cross support, I will break down my stability examinations right into 2 areas. Both examinations will certainly consist of the typical front to back shaking examination and also an entrusted to ideal wobble. The very first will certainly lack the cross support and the second will certainly be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co says that the addition of the cross assistance can enhance security by up to 15%. I have no concept how they came up with that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a different situation. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I tested 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 point it would certainly impact your work.

With Cross Support

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

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

Note: It’s extremely vital with flexible standing workdesks to completely tighten up all hardware. If there is hardware that is not entirely tight, the movement experienced when extended to standing elevation will be overemphasized. This is particularly true with a workdesk framework that consists of 32 bolts, there are far a lot of factors at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually examined in our labs, we need to narrow our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter individuals with narrower desktops, as the security just isn’t there for a huge mass raised high off the ground. American-made workdesks will certainly be much better fit to these applications, and also for a fairly evident factor. Practically all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German firms that invented this sector, and also their ordinary citizens are a whole lot taller than the average Asian customer, so they started making longer-stroke lifting legs a long period of time back. As well as they have far more robotic automation, laser-cutting tools, and sheer experience making standing workdesk bases, needless to say.

Yet if you’re not as well high, don’t have an inordinate quantity of heavy equipment on your desktop, and don’t require as well wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly offer you good bang for your buck.

All that could alter with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he expects to release at some time in the future. Initially we were informed we would certainly see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later on it has yet to materialize, and Yu states he’s had difficulty obtaining the item top quality he requires out of a number of Chinese factories he’s attempted dealing with. The new layout is allegedly mosting likely to be a lot easier to put together as well as have a heftier bar layout, to name a few improvements. He says the new base will certainly be supplied in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” configuration, alleviating our issue concerning side-load stressing on the lifting columns.

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

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

The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, as well as has been demolished by millennials in outstanding quantities. While it lugs a ten-year guarantee (the lengthiest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not always a trusted indication of the anticipated beneficial life of the training columns. For the rate, the StandDesk is a terrific lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and also other Chinese-made workdesks. Despite its stability problems this is a much much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever before intend to be, as well as a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad classification of Chinese-made desks that is winning over customers from both its cheaper and also pricier peers.

StandDesk Building And Construction, Setup, and also Gadgets

Constructing the desk is quite direct if you comply with the detailed instructions. Every one of the screws, screws, washers, and also spring washing machines come in different bags that are noted with their destination: table top, frame, as well as spares. There’s an included hex device for fastening every one of the bolts right into the framework, or, pop in a hex little bit right into your power device– just beware not to over-tighten.

All of the components have an excellent quality surface to them with rounded corners to avoid 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 assembly additionally includes height-adjustable turning equipments to support the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was extremely helpful for the carpeted office flooring. I’m also utilizing a floor mat to protect the carpeting from chair wheel damage at sitting height, as well as press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller deserved the investment. The switches are all variable pressure programmed, meaning the up and down arrowheads will certainly readjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continuously change the elevation by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for two seconds. The memory buttons are similar in style: push to remember the elevation setting, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to store a new height value. I’m using switch 1 for my sitting setting and switch 4 for my standing setting, which offers me 2 and also 3 for anything I could require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I have actually been making use of the brand-new workdesk for a couple of weeks and have actually made a note of my initial impacts:

The motors are quiet but can be heard in the next area over. It takes maybe 25 seconds for the desk to completely change from resting to standing based upon my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (particularly this LX model), creating the desk to get a little rough when I change my weight against the key-board. In hindsight, I need to have bought the crossbar upgrade for my desk after figuring out the weight of my displays. If you plan to do a double screen arrangement, obtain the crossbar.

Since gravity compresses the discs in a human back, I need to raise the desk greater in the early morning as well as lower it at night.

An anti-fatigue mat is absolutely necessary for long period of time standing. I bought 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 phone or the cookie-cutter layout, basically all of those worries gotten rid of once I in fact got down to using this thing.

Although I really did not think it was also possible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be a lot more secure than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing elevations. Most days I such as to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed against my wall surface; not always since it’s that wobbly, however just because I desire as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even further, confirming to be equally as stable on its own at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar enhancement, which they claim adds even more stability when acquired as a part of the package deal.When it pertains to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet even more stats with the Jarvis, being ranked for up to 350 pounds of weight capability.

I’ve been utilizing the desk for concerning three weeks now for everyday work (and following standing desk ideal techniques), whether it’s typing out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop or a laptop every now and then. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered drinks, and the finish in addition to the desk still feels equally as smooth and also glossy as the day I opened it regardless of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and also multiple wipe downs with a rag.

I never deliberately try to dent any workdesks too hard, throughout some lighter tests (tossing a collection of secrets onto it from a range, for example), it still held up without as well many noticeable indications of damages.

Last but not least, when I determined the sound outcome of the desk while it climbed from a sitting position to standing and back again, it was by far 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 most significant issue is the whirr of your motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Client service

Currently, usually I do not consist of much concerning the client service assistance of any offered company, just because I really feel that generally if an item functions the means its intended to, I should not ever have a factor to call them in the first place. And also while I desire I can claim that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I simply can’t finish this review without stating the many, relatively unlimited troubles I experienced attempting to get my workdesk put together.

For starters, the desk I was sent really did not have any memory mobile phone included initially, which meant I had no way of in fact regulating the up/down feature on the desk itself. I spoke to StandDesk concerning this issue, who got back to me around a day later on with an apology as well as an assurance that a brand-new one would be shipped soon.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The resource of all our troubles …
Concerning four days later on a handset showed up in the mail. The mobile at first turned on, but it wasn’t long before I observed that none of the programmable switches worked, nor did the down button, but for some factor the “memory” switch managed the down function just fine. I spoke to the business once again, and they apologized for the mixup as well as stated they would certainly have a brand-new panel and also control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later my brand-new panel and also control box showed up. As soon as I mounted them both the desk finally started functioning the way it was supposed to, yet not after practically a month of waiting and also back and forth with a firm that could not bear in mind to ship a core component of their product inside the exact same box from the outset.

Things to Take into consideration

Despite its bankable attributes, this stand desk also has its own drawbacks. Since no particular stand desk can capture every one of the functions that you may need, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as standard

Not having a maintaining crossbar is definitely not a deal-breaker, especially considering several of our various other favorite desks such as the Totally Jarvis likewise don’t have one. Actually, this desk does have one if you want, but it is a paid add-on (much more on this later on too).

The crossbar is seen by some as a limitation, making it tougher to place your legs comfortably below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they provide included stability, often important when workdesks are completely expanded.

We have not check out any grievances of the security of this desk, so we do not assume its something to really be worried regarding, although if you actually desired a workdesk with a bar then we advise you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

StandDesk does supply a different add-on crossbar that you can include to the desk yourself, simply for an added $49.95.

Stability

The stability of a standing workdesk is just one of one of the most crucial aspects of these workdesks. Without a secure workdesk you’ll find it difficult to focus, which might bring about you becoming much less thinking about making use of the desk at standing elevation. To get the best return on your financial investment, you’ll wish to enjoy when making use of the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the initial workdesk that I have actually evaluated with an optional cross support, I will break down my stability examinations into two areas. Both examinations will include the normal front to back rocking test and also a left to best wobble. The first will be without the cross support as well as the second will certainly be with it. Just to keep in mind, StandDesk.co claims that the addition of the cross assistance can raise security by approximately 15%. I have no idea exactly how they thought of that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble test was a different scenario. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I tested that tottered near the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The initial was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking motion misbehaved. Beyond this factor it would influence your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Delegated Right: Including the cross assistance to the StandDesk boosted the wobble movement for reduced elevations. With the cross support the wobble motion really did not start until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion became bad.

Note: It’s extremely essential with flexible standing workdesks to fully tighten up all equipment. If there is equipment that is not totally tight, the activity experienced when extended to standing height will be overemphasized. This is specifically true with a workdesk structure that includes 32 screws, there are much too many factors at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve evaluated in our labs, we have to narrow our referral on the StandDesk Pro to shorter individuals with narrower desktop computers, as the stability just isn’t there for a big mass elevated high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be better matched to these applications, and for a fairly noticeable factor. Virtually all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this sector, and also their ordinary citizens are a great deal taller than the ordinary Asian customer, so they started making longer-stroke training legs a long time back. And also they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting devices, and also large experience making standing workdesk bases, it goes without saying.

If you’re not too tall, do not have an extreme amount of hefty devices on your desktop, and also don’t require too wide of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly provide you good bang for your dollar.

All that could change with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout 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 materialize, and Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the product top quality he needs out of numerous Chinese factories he’s attempted working with. The new style is supposedly mosting likely to be a lot easier to construct and have a heftier crossbar style, among other refinements. He says the new base will be provided in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” setup, easing our concern regarding side-load worrying on the training columns.

If this new base ever before pertains to market we’ll update you below. We’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as the most recent news on the company is that Yu closed the tiny Los Angeles workplace and also has moved it to join with all its various other employees in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a new $399 standing desk with outstanding performance has been present with the brand-new joint venture between US-based iMovR and also China-based Eureka, the i1 electrical standing workdesk. While limited in dimension as well as color alternatives, it has actually taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago condition as the best standing workdesk under $400.