The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, and has actually been demolished by millennials in remarkable quantities. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the lengthiest of any Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not necessarily a reliable indicator of the expected valuable life of the training columns. But also for the rate, the StandDesk is a wonderful lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis as well as various other Chinese-made desks. In spite of its stability problems this is a far better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever before hope to be, and also a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide category of Chinese-made desks that is swaying consumers from both its less costly and also more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Arrangement, as well as Devices

Developing the desk is pretty easy if you adhere to the comprehensive instructions. Every one of the screws, screws, washers, and also spring washing machines can be found in different bags that are noted with their destination: table top, frame, as well as spares. There’s an included hex tool for securing every one of the screws into the structure, 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 attached to the leg setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up likewise includes height-adjustable rotation gears to stabilize the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was really useful for the carpeted office floor. I’m additionally utilizing a floor mat to secure the rug from chair wheel damage at resting height, as well as press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the investment. The switches are all variable pressure configured, implying the backwards and forwards arrows will change the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continually readjust the elevation by about 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for 2 secs. The memory switches are similar in style: push to remember the height setting, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to keep a brand-new height worth. I’m making use of switch 1 for my resting setting as well as button 4 for my standing placement, which provides me 2 and 3 for anything I might need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been making use of the new workdesk for a few weeks as well as have actually documented my first impressions:

The motors are quiet but can be heard in the following space over. It takes probably 25 secs for the desk to totally transition from resting to standing based upon my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (especially this LX version), causing the desk to obtain a little rocky when I move my weight against the key-board. In knowledge, I need to have bought the bar upgrade for my workdesk after establishing the weight of my screens. If you intend to do a dual display setup, get the crossbar.

Since gravity presses the discs in a human spine, I require to increase the desk higher in the early morning and reduced it in the evening.

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

Performance

In spite of any kind of problems I might have had with the handset or the cookie-cutter style, pretty much every one of those worries washed away as soon as I in fact got down to utilizing this thing.

Although I didn’t believe it was also feasible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be much more secure than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing heights. The majority of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pressed against my wall; not necessarily because it’s that wobbly, but just because I desire as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even further, confirming 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 addition, which they claim includes a lot more security when bought as a part of the bundle deal.When it concerns weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet even more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for up to 350 lbs of weight capability.

I’ve been using the desk for regarding three weeks now for daily job (and adhering to standing desk finest methods), whether it’s typing out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop or a laptop periodically. 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 glossy as the day I opened it despite days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and also numerous clean downs with a dustcloth.

Though I never deliberately attempt to damage any kind of workdesks too hard, during some lighter tests (tossing a set of secrets onto it from a range, for instance), it still stood up without too many noticeable indicators of damage.

Last but not least, when I gauged the sound outcome of the desk while it climbed from a resting setting to standing and also back again, it was without a doubt the quietest we’ve checked yet. I can barely get it to make more than about 9.5 dB of noise, so if your most significant concern is the whirr of your motor, this is certainly the one for you.

Customer care

Currently, usually I do not consist of much concerning the customer care support of any type of offered company, only since I really feel that in general if an item works the means its supposed to, I should not ever have a reason to call them to begin with. As well as while I wish I might say that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I merely can not finish this evaluation without stating the various, relatively endless troubles I encountered attempting to obtain my desk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent out really did not have any type of memory handset consisted of originally, which indicated I had no chance of in fact controlling the up/down function on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk concerning this issue, that returned to me around a day later with an apology and also a promise that a brand-new one would be shipped shortly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our troubles …
Concerning four days later a phone showed up in the mail. The mobile phone at first activated, however it had not been long prior to I saw that none of the programmable switches worked, neither did the down button, but also for some factor the “memory” switch managed the down function simply fine. I got in touch with the company once again, and they excused 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 new panel as well as control box got here. Once I installed them both the desk lastly started working the way it was expected to, however not after practically a month of waiting and also back and forth with a company that couldn’t bear in mind to deliver a core component of their item inside the exact same box from the get-go.

Things to Take into consideration

In spite of its bankable features, this stand desk also has its very own drawbacks. Because no singular stand desk might catch all of the features that you may need, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as standard

Not having a maintaining crossbar is definitely not a deal-breaker, particularly thinking about a few of our other favorite workdesks such as the Completely Jarvis likewise don’t have one. Actually, this desk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (extra on this later as well).

The bar is seen by some as a hindrance, making it harder to position your legs comfortably below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they give included security, typically critical when workdesks are totally prolonged.

We have not read any kind of problems of the stability of this desk, so we don’t believe its something to truly be concerned concerning, although if you really wanted a workdesk with a crossbar then we advise you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Stability

The stability of a standing desk is one of the most important elements of these desks. Without a steady desk you’ll locate it tough to focus, which might result in you ending up being much less thinking about utilizing the desk at standing elevation. To obtain the very best return on your financial investment, you’ll intend to be happy when using the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the initial desk that I have actually evaluated with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my stability tests right into 2 sections. Both examinations will consist of the regular front to back rocking test and a left to best wobble. The initial will certainly lack the cross support as well as 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 as much as 15%. I have no idea how they developed that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the second desk that I tested that tottered at the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the shaking motion misbehaved. Beyond this factor it would certainly affect your work.

With Cross Assistance

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

Delegated Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk boosted the wobble motion for reduced elevations. With the cross support the wobble activity really did not begin up until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion came to be negative.

Keep in mind: It’s really vital with adjustable standing desks to totally tighten all equipment. If there is hardware that is not totally limited, the motion experienced when encompassed standing height will be overemphasized. This is specifically true with a workdesk structure that includes 32 screws, there are far too many factors at which the desk has a possibility to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve evaluated in our labs, we need to narrow our referral on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the security just isn’t there for a big mass raised high off the ground. American-made desks will be better suited to these applications, and also for a fairly apparent reason. Essentially all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German companies that developed this sector, and also their ordinary residents are a great deal taller than the ordinary Eastern consumer, so they started making longer-stroke lifting legs a long period of time earlier. And they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting equipment, and also large experience making standing desk bases, it goes without saying.

However if you’re not too tall, do not have an excessive quantity of heavy equipment on your desktop, and also do not require too wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will provide you excellent bang for your buck.

All that could alter with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he anticipates to launch sometime in the future. Originally 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 difficulty getting the item top quality he requires out of a number of Chinese factories he’s attempted dealing with. The new design is apparently going to be much easier to put together and also have a heftier crossbar layout, to name a few improvements. He claims the brand-new base will certainly be used in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” arrangement, alleviating our concern about side-load stressing on the lifting columns.

If this brand-new base ever before concerns market we’ll update you right here. We’re not holding our breath any longer as the most current news on the business is that Yu closed the little Los Angeles office and also has relocated it to join with 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 endeavor in between US-based iMovR and also China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing workdesk. While restricted in dimension and also color options, it has taken the mantle far from StandDesk’s long-ago standing as the most effective standing desk under $400.

The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, and also has been gobbled up by millennials in outstanding quantities. While it lugs a ten-year guarantee (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not necessarily a reputable sign of the expected beneficial life of the training columns. For the price, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and other Chinese-made desks. Regardless of its stability issues this is a much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever wish to be, as well as a good value in general. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad classification of Chinese-made desks that is winning over clients from both its more affordable and also more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Setup, as well as Gizmos

Building the desk is quite easy if you follow the in-depth instructions. Every one of the screws, screws, washing machines, and also springtime washing machines come in separate bags that are noted with their destination: tabletop, frame, and spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for attaching all of the bolts right into the framework, or, appear a hex little bit into your power device– simply beware not to over-tighten.

All of the components have a top quality surface to them with rounded edges to prevent cut hands. Below is a shot of all the screws that are fastened to the leg setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly additionally includes height-adjustable rotation equipments to maintain the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was really valuable for the carpeted home office flooring. I’m likewise making use of a flooring mat to safeguard the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting height, as well as press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the investment. The buttons are all variable stress set, meaning the up and down arrowheads will certainly adjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continuously adjust the elevation by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for 2 seconds. The memory switches are similar in layout: press to recall the height setting, or hold the button down for five secs to save a brand-new height value. I’m using button 1 for my sitting setting and switch 4 for my standing placement, which provides me 2 and 3 for anything I could need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been using the new workdesk for a few weeks as well as have written down my initial impressions:

The motors are quiet however can be listened to in the following area over. It takes possibly 25 seconds for the desk to fully change from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (particularly this LX design), creating the desk to obtain a little rough when I change my weight versus the keyboard. In hindsight, I need to have bought the bar upgrade for my workdesk after determining the weight of my screens. If you intend to do a double monitor arrangement, get the crossbar.

Because gravity presses the discs in a human back, I require to increase the desk higher in the early morning and reduced it at night.

An anti-fatigue mat is definitely vital for long duration standing. I bought an Octagonal mat from SmartCells, utilizing rubber “cells” that are pictured listed below.

Efficiency

Despite any problems I may have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter layout, practically every one of those worries washed away when I in fact came down to using this point.

I didn’t believe it was even possible, the StandDesk somehow manages to be also a lot more steady than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing heights. The majority of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed against my wall; not necessarily due to the fact that it’s that shaky, however just because I want as much stability as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even additionally, showing to be equally as steady by itself at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s crossbar addition, which they assert adds a lot more security when acquired as a part of the package deal.When it pertains to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 pounds of weight capability.

I’ve been utilizing the desk for about three weeks currently for everyday job (as well as following standing desk best practices), whether it’s inputting out testimonials such as this one from our desktop or a laptop from time to time. The desk holds up well against non-coastered beverages, and the surface on top of the desk still feels just as smooth and slick as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and also numerous clean downs with a dustcloth.

Though I never ever deliberately try to dent any type of desks as well hard, throughout some lighter examinations (throwing a set of keys onto it from a distance, for instance), it still stood up without a lot of visible indicators of damage.

Lastly, when I measured the noise output of the desk while it climbed from a resting placement to standing and also back once more, it was by far the quietest we have actually evaluated yet. I can barely get it to make greater than concerning 9.5 dB of sound, so if your greatest worry is the whirr of your electric motor, this is certainly the one for you.

Customer Service

Now, normally I don’t include much concerning the customer service support of any offered business, just due to the fact that I really feel that generally if a product functions the method its intended to, I shouldn’t ever before have a factor to call them in the first place. And while I desire I could state that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I simply can not complete this testimonial without discussing the numerous, relatively unlimited troubles I ran into attempting to get my desk put together.

For starters, the desk I was sent out really did not have any kind of memory handset included originally, which meant I had no way of really controlling the up/down function on the desk itself. I called StandDesk regarding this problem, who got back to me around a day later with an apology as well as a promise that a brand-new one would certainly be shipped out shortly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The resource of all our problems …
Regarding 4 days later on a mobile got here in the mail. The handset originally activated, but it had not been long before I observed that none of the programmable buttons worked, neither did the down switch, but also for some reason the “memory” switch dealt with the down function just great. I spoke to the firm once again, as well as they excused the mixup and also said they would certainly have a new panel and also control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later my brand-new panel and also control box got here. Once I installed them both the desk lastly started working the way it was expected to, however not after practically a month of waiting as well as to and fro with a company that could not keep in mind to deliver a core part of their product inside the exact same box from the outset.

Things to Consider

Regardless of its bankable features, this stand up workdesk also has its own downsides. Since no single stand desk might capture every one of the features that you may require, you may take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as standard

Not having a maintaining bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, particularly considering some of our other favored workdesks such as the Fully Jarvis additionally do not have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, yet it is a paid add-on (much more on this later on too).

The bar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it more challenging to place your legs conveniently below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they offer included security, usually crucial when desks are completely expanded.

We have not check out any grievances of the stability of this workdesk, so we don’t think its something to truly be concerned concerning, although if you actually wanted a desk with a bar after that we recommend you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Security

The stability of a standing workdesk is one of one of the most vital aspects of these desks. Without a steady desk you’ll locate it tough to focus, which might cause you ending up being less interested in using 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.

Due To The Fact That the StandDesk Simple is the first desk that I have tested with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my security examinations into 2 sections. Both tests will include the normal front to back shaking examination and also an entrusted to right wobble. The very first will lack the cross assistance and also the second will be with it. Simply to keep in mind, StandDesk.co claims that the addition of the cross support can boost stability by as much as 15%. I have no concept just how they came up with that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a different circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the second desk that I examined that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking motion misbehaved. Yet factor it would certainly impact your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

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

Keep in mind: It’s extremely important with adjustable standing workdesks to totally tighten all hardware. If there is equipment that is not entirely limited, the movement experienced when included standing height will certainly be exaggerated. This is especially true with a desk framework that consists of 32 bolts, there are much a lot of factors at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve evaluated in our laboratories, we have to tighten our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the security simply isn’t there for a large mass elevated high off the ground. American-made desks will be better matched to these applications, and also for a relatively evident reason. Basically all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German business that created this industry, and their ordinary residents are a lot taller than the typical Eastern customer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long period of time earlier. And they have even more robotic automation, laser-cutting tools, and large experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

Yet if you’re not too high, don’t have an extreme amount of hefty equipment on your desktop, as well as don’t require too wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly provide you great value.

All that could alter with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he anticipates to release at some point in the future. Originally we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to appear, and Yu states he’s had difficulty obtaining the product high quality he needs out of a number of Chinese factories he’s tried working with. The new layout is apparently going to be a lot easier to assemble and have a heftier crossbar design, among other improvements. He claims the brand-new base will certainly be used in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” setup, alleviating our concern concerning side-load stressing on the lifting columns.

If this brand-new base ever concerns market we’ll update you below. We’re not holding our breath any longer as the most recent news on the firm is that Yu shut the tiny Los Angeles workplace and has actually moved it to join with all its various other staff members in southeast Asia.

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