The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, and also has actually been demolished by millennials in impressive volumes. While it brings a ten-year service warranty (the lengthiest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not necessarily a trustworthy indicator of the expected valuable life of the lifting columns. For the price, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and various other Chinese-made workdesks. In spite of its stability issues this is a much much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever want 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 gaining customers from both its cheaper as well as pricier peers.

StandDesk Building And Construction, Setup, as well as Gizmos

Constructing the desk is quite direct if you comply with the thorough directions. Every one of the screws, bolts, washing machines, and spring washers come in separate bags that are noted with their destination: table top, structure, and also spares. There’s an included hex tool for fastening every one of the bolts into the structure, or, pop in a hex bit into your power device– simply beware not to over-tighten.

Every one of the components have an excellent quality coating to them with rounded edges to avoid 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 also consists of height-adjustable rotation equipments to maintain the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was really handy for the carpeted home office floor. I’m also utilizing a floor mat to shield the rug from chair wheel damages at sitting height, and press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the financial investment. The buttons are all variable pressure programmed, meaning the up and down arrows will change the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continually adjust the elevation by about 0.7 inches per second if you hold the switch for two secs. The memory switches are similar in design: push to recall the elevation setup, or hold the button down for 5 secs to save a new elevation value. I’m utilizing button 1 for my resting setting and also switch 4 for my standing placement, which offers me 2 as well as 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I have actually been making use of the brand-new desk for a few weeks and also have listed my initial impressions:

The electric motors are quiet but can be heard in the following space over. It takes probably 25 seconds for the desk to completely shift from resting to standing based on my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (specifically this LX version), causing the desk to obtain a little rough when I move my weight against the keyboard. In hindsight, I ought to have acquired the bar upgrade for my workdesk after figuring out the weight of my displays. If you plan to do a double screen arrangement, get the crossbar.

Because gravity presses the discs in a human spine, I need to raise the desk higher in the early morning and also reduced it at night.

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

Performance

In spite of any issues I might have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter layout, virtually all of those worries washed away when I really came down to using this thing.

I didn’t assume it was even possible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be even extra stable than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing heights. Most days I like to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed versus my wall; not always because it’s that wobbly, yet even if I desire as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also further, verifying to be just as consistent on its own at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar enhancement, which they claim adds a lot more security when purchased as a part of the plan deal.When it involves weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet even more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for as much as 350 pounds of weight capability.

I have actually been utilizing the desk for about 3 weeks now for everyday work (and adhering to standing desk finest methods), whether it’s inputting out reviews such as this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer from time to time. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered drinks, and the finish on top of the desk still really feels equally as smooth and also glossy as the day I opened it regardless of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and also multiple wipe downs with a cloth.

Though I never ever intentionally attempt to dent any kind of workdesks as well hard, during some lighter examinations (tossing a collection of tricks onto it from a range, as an example), it still held up without way too many noticeable indicators of damage.

Last but not least, when I measured the sound result of the desk while it climbed from a resting position to standing and back once more, it was by far the quietest we’ve checked yet. I might hardly get it to make more than regarding 9.5 dB of noise, so if your most significant concern is the whirr of your motor, this is absolutely the one for you.

Customer Service

Currently, usually I do not include much about the customer support assistance of any type of offered firm, just because I really feel that generally if a product functions the method its intended to, I should not ever have a factor to call them to begin with. And while I desire I might say that held true during my experience with StandDesk, I merely can not complete this testimonial without discussing the various, seemingly endless problems I encountered attempting to obtain my workdesk put together.

For starters, the desk I was sent really did not have any memory mobile phone included initially, which indicated I had no way of really controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I contacted StandDesk concerning this issue, who returned to me around a day later with an apology and also a pledge that a brand-new one would certainly be shipped quickly.

Standdesk review handset

The resource of all our troubles …
Concerning four days later a mobile got here in the mail. The mobile originally switched on, yet it had not been long before I discovered that none of the programmable switches worked, nor did the down button, but also for some reason the “memory” switch handled the down feature just great. I contacted the business again, and they apologized for the mixup and also said they would certainly have a brand-new panel as well as control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later on my brand-new panel and also control box arrived. As soon as I installed them both the desk lastly began functioning the way it was intended to, but not after virtually a month of waiting and to and fro with a company that could not bear in mind to deliver a core element of their item inside the very same box from the start.

Points to Take into consideration

In spite of its bankable attributes, this stand desk likewise has its very own downsides. Because no single stand workdesk could record every one of the features that you might need, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as requirement

Not having a stabilizing crossbar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, particularly thinking about several of our various other preferred workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis also don’t have one. This desk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (much more on this later on also).

The crossbar is seen by some as a barrier, making it more challenging to place your legs pleasantly listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they give added stability, often essential when desks are totally extended.

We have not review any problems of the stability of this desk, so we do not believe 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 use a separate add-on crossbar that you can add to the desk on your own, just for an extra $49.95.

Stability

The stability of a standing workdesk is among the most essential facets of these workdesks. Without a secure desk you’ll locate it hard to focus, which could bring about you becoming much less thinking about utilizing the desk at standing height. To get the best return on your investment, you’ll wish to be happy when making use of the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the first workdesk that I have evaluated with an optional cross support, I will break down my security examinations into 2 areas. Both tests will consist of the typical front to back shaking examination and also a left to best wobble. The very first will certainly be without the cross support as well as the second will certainly be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co states that the enhancement of the cross assistance can boost stability by up to 15%. I have no suggestion just how they thought of that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various scenario. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd workdesk that I tested 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 movement was bad. Yet point it would influence your work.

With Cross Support

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

Left to Right: Adding the cross assistance to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble motion for reduced elevations. With the cross assistance the wobble activity really did not start up until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion ended up being bad.

Note: It’s really important with adjustable standing workdesks to totally tighten up all hardware. If there is equipment that is not entirely tight, the activity experienced when reached standing height will be exaggerated. This is specifically true with a workdesk structure that includes 32 screws, there are much way too many points at which the desk has an opportunity to move.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually examined in our labs, we need to narrow our referral on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter individuals with narrower desktop computers, as the stability simply isn’t there for a large mass elevated high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be better suited to these applications, and also for a relatively evident reason. Basically all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German firms that developed this sector, and also their average people are a great deal taller than the ordinary Oriental consumer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long period of time earlier. And they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting equipment, and also sheer experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

If you’re not also high, do not have an extreme quantity of heavy tools on your desktop, and do not require as well large of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly provide you good bang for your dollar.

All that may change with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he expects to launch sometime in the future. Originally we were informed we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later on it has yet to emerge, as well as Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the product quality he requires out of numerous Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried dealing with. The new design is apparently going to be much easier to put together and also have a heftier bar layout, among other improvements. He states the new base will certainly be offered in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” setup, minimizing our issue concerning side-load emphasizing on the lifting columns.

If this new base ever pertains to market we’ll update you right here. However we’re not holding our breath any type of longer as one of the most current information on the company is that Yu shut the little Los Angeles office and also has actually transferred it to accompany all its various other employees in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a new $399 standing workdesk with excellent performance has actually been introduce via the brand-new joint venture in between US-based iMovR and China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing desk. While limited in dimension and shade options, it has taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago status 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 warranty (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not always a reliable indication of the anticipated valuable life of the lifting columns. But also for the rate, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made desks. In spite of its security problems this is a far better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever before want to be, and also a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide category of Chinese-made workdesks that is gaining clients from both its cheaper and also more expensive peers.

StandDesk Construction, Configuration, and also Devices

Developing the desk is pretty straight forward if you adhere to the in-depth instructions. All of the screws, screws, washers, and also spring washers can be found in different bags that are marked with their location: table top, frame, and spares. There’s a consisted of hex device for securing every one of the bolts right into the structure, or, appear a hex little bit into your power tool– simply take care not to over-tighten.

Every one of the components have an excellent quality surface to them with rounded corners to prevent 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 also includes height-adjustable turning equipments to stabilize the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was really handy for the carpeted home office flooring. I’m likewise utilizing a flooring mat to safeguard the carpet from chair wheel damages at resting elevation, as well as press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the financial investment. The buttons are all variable stress configured, indicating the backwards and forwards arrows will readjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continuously readjust the elevation by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the switch for 2 seconds. The memory switches are comparable in design: press to remember the elevation setting, or hold the button down for five seconds to keep a brand-new height worth. I’m making use of button 1 for my resting position and also button 4 for my standing position, which provides me 2 and also 3 for anything I might need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I have actually been utilizing the brand-new desk for a couple of weeks and also have actually written down my initial perceptions:

The motors are quiet yet can be listened to in the next space over. It takes possibly 25 seconds for the desk to fully transition from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (particularly this LX version), creating the desk to obtain a little rocky when I shift my weight versus the keyboard. In knowledge, I must have purchased the bar upgrade for my desk after establishing the weight of my screens. If you prepare to do a dual screen configuration, get the crossbar.

Because gravity compresses the discs in a human back, I require to raise the desk higher in the morning as well as lower it at night.

An anti-fatigue mat is absolutely essential for long duration standing. I acquired an Octagonal floor covering from SmartCells, making use of rubber “cells” that are pictured below.

Performance

In spite of any troubles I may have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter style, basically all of those issues washed away once I really came down to using this point.

Although I didn’t believe it was also possible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be even more secure than the Jarvis, both at sitting and also standing elevations. Most days I such as to run my Jarvis at max height while pressed versus my wall surface; not always due to the fact that it’s that wobbly, however just because I want as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even better, showing to be just as constant by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the business’s bar enhancement, which they declare includes a lot more stability when acquired as a part of the plan deal.When it involves weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet much more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for as much as 350 lbs of weight capacity.

I have actually been using the desk for concerning 3 weeks currently for daily work (and following standing desk finest methods), whether it’s keying out testimonials such as this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer every so often. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered drinks, and also the surface on top of the desk still feels just as smooth as well as slick as the day I opened it in spite of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it as well as several clean downs with a dustcloth.

I never intentionally attempt to dent any type of workdesks too hard, throughout some lighter examinations (throwing a set of tricks onto it from a distance, for example), it still held up without too many visible indications of damage.

Finally, when I measured the noise result of the desk while it rose from a resting placement to standing as well as back again, it was by far the quietest we’ve tested yet. I might barely get it to make greater than concerning 9.5 dB of sound, so if your most significant worry is the whirr of your electric motor, this is absolutely the one for you.

Customer Service

Now, typically I don’t include much regarding the customer service support of any type of given company, just due to the fact that I feel that generally if an item works the means its meant to, I should not ever have a reason to call them to begin with. And also while I wish I could say that held true during my experience with StandDesk, I simply can not complete this review without mentioning the many, apparently limitless issues I experienced trying to obtain my workdesk created.

For starters, the desk I was sent out really did not have any kind of memory mobile phone consisted of originally, which implied I had no other way of really controlling the up/down function on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk concerning this problem, who returned to me around a day later with an apology as well as an assurance that a brand-new one would be shipped quickly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our problems …
About 4 days later a mobile phone arrived in the mail. The mobile phone originally activated, however it had not been long prior to I observed that none of the programmable switches worked, neither did the down switch, but also for some reason the “memory” button dealt with the down function just fine. I got in touch with the firm again, and also they excused the mixup and also claimed they would have a new panel as well as control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my new panel and control box showed up. As soon as I installed them both the desk ultimately started working the means it was expected to, however 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 exact same box from the get-go.

Things to Take into consideration

Despite its bankable attributes, this stand up workdesk also has its own downsides. Since no single stand desk could capture all of the functions that you might require, you may think about these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as criterion

Not having a stabilizing bar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, particularly thinking about a few of our other favored desks such as the Fully Jarvis also don’t have one. This workdesk does have one if you desire, however it is a paid add-on (extra on this later on as well).

The bar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it more challenging to position your legs easily listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they supply included security, often crucial when workdesks are completely expanded.

We have not review any type of issues of the security of this desk, so we don’t assume its something to actually be concerned about, although if you actually desired a desk with a bar after that we recommend you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Security

The security of a standing workdesk is one of the most essential aspects of these workdesks. Without a secure desk you’ll discover it tough to focus, which could result in you ending up being less thinking about using the desk at standing height. To obtain the very best return on your financial investment, you’ll intend to more than happy when making use of the desk.

Due To The Fact That the StandDesk Simple is the very first desk that I have evaluated with an optional cross assistance, I will certainly break down my security examinations into 2 sections. Both examinations will include the common front to back rocking examination and a delegated appropriate wobble. The first will certainly lack the cross assistance and the secondly will certainly be with it. Simply to keep in mind, StandDesk.co says that the enhancement of the cross support can enhance security by up to 15%. I have no idea how they thought of that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I checked that tottered at the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the rocking activity was bad. Beyond this factor it would certainly impact your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

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

Keep in mind: It’s really essential with flexible standing workdesks to completely tighten all hardware. If there is equipment that is not totally tight, the activity experienced when included standing elevation will certainly be overemphasized. This is particularly true with a desk frame that includes 32 bolts, there are much a lot of factors at which the desk has a chance to move.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve examined in our laboratories, we need to tighten our referral on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter customers with narrower desktop computers, as the security just isn’t there for a big mass raised high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be much better matched to these applications, as well as for a relatively evident factor. Practically all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are had by Swedish, Danish or German firms that created this market, as well as their typical citizens are a lot taller than the ordinary Oriental customer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long time back. As well as they have even more robotic automation, laser-cutting equipment, and also large experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

But if you’re not as well high, do not have an extreme amount of hefty devices on your desktop computer, as well as do not need as well wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly give you good bang for your buck.

All that could transform with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he expects to launch at some point in the future. Originally we were informed we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later it has yet to emerge, and also Yu states he’s had difficulty getting the item top quality he requires out of several Chinese factories he’s attempted collaborating with. The brand-new design is allegedly mosting likely to be a lot easier to assemble and have a heftier crossbar layout, among other improvements. He states the new base will certainly be offered in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” setup, easing our concern concerning side-load worrying on the training columns.

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

In the meantime, a new $399 standing desk with excellent performance has been introduce via the new joint venture between US-based iMovR and also China-based Eureka, the i1 electrical standing desk. While limited in size as well as color choices, it has taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago status as the best standing workdesk under $400.