The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, and has been gobbled up by millennials in remarkable quantities. While it lugs a ten-year warranty (the lengthiest of any Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not always a reputable indicator of the anticipated beneficial life of the lifting columns. For the cost, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and other Chinese-made workdesks. Despite its security problems this is a far better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever before intend to be, as well as a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide classification of Chinese-made workdesks that is gaining consumers from both its cheaper and also pricier peers.

StandDesk Building, Setup, and Devices

Developing the desk is quite direct if you follow the thorough directions. Every one of the screws, bolts, washing machines, and also spring washing machines been available in different bags that are noted with their destination: tabletop, frame, and spares. There’s a consisted of hex device for attaching every one of the bolts into the framework, or, pop in a hex bit into your power tool– simply be careful not to over-tighten.

All of the parts have a high quality coating 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 setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly likewise consists of height-adjustable rotation gears to support the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was really practical for the carpeted office floor. I’m also making use of a floor mat to protect the rug from chair wheel damage at resting height, as well as push the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the investment. The buttons are all variable pressure programmed, implying the backwards and forwards arrows will certainly adjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or constantly change the elevation by about 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for two seconds. The memory switches are similar in layout: push to recall the height setting, or hold the button down for 5 secs to keep a brand-new elevation value. I’m utilizing switch 1 for my sitting placement as well as button 4 for my standing setting, which provides me 2 and 3 for anything I might need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I’ve been using the brand-new desk for a few weeks and also have actually listed my initial perceptions:

The electric motors are quiet but can be listened to in the following room over. It takes perhaps 25 secs for the desk to completely transition from resting to standing based on my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side keep an eye on arm (especially this LX design), creating the desk to get a little rough when I change my weight versus the keyboard. In knowledge, I should have purchased the bar upgrade for my workdesk after figuring out the weight of my screens. If you intend to do a double display arrangement, obtain the bar.

Because gravity compresses the discs in a human spine, I require to raise the desk greater in the morning and lower it at night.

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

Efficiency

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

I really did not think it was even feasible, the StandDesk somehow takes care of to be also extra secure than the Jarvis, both at resting and standing heights. Most days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed against my wall; not necessarily because it’s that unsteady, but even if I desire as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also additionally, 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 crossbar addition, which they assert adds even more security when acquired as a part of the bundle deal.When it comes to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet much more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for approximately 350 pounds of weight capability.

I’ve been making use of the desk for concerning 3 weeks now for everyday job (and also following standing workdesk finest practices), whether it’s keying out evaluations like this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer from time to time. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered beverages, and the surface on top of the desk still feels just as smooth and also slick as the day I opened it in spite of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it as well as numerous clean downs with a rag.

Though I never ever intentionally attempt to damage any type of workdesks as well hard, during some lighter tests (tossing a collection of secrets onto it from a distance, for instance), it still stood up without too many visible signs of damage.

When I gauged the sound result of the workdesk while it climbed from a sitting placement to standing and also back once again, it was by far the quietest we have actually evaluated. I can hardly get it to make more than about 9.5 dB of sound, so if your most significant worry is the whirr of your electric motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Customer support

Currently, generally I do not include much about the customer service support of any type of offered firm, just due to the fact that I really feel that as a whole if a product functions the method its supposed to, I shouldn’t ever have a factor to call them in the first place. And while I desire I could claim that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I simply can’t finish this review without stating the various, relatively unlimited problems I experienced attempting to get my workdesk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent out really did not have any memory mobile consisted of originally, which meant I had no other way of actually regulating the up/down feature on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk regarding this issue, that got back to me around a day later with an apology and a guarantee that a brand-new one would be shipped shortly.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The source of all our problems …
About 4 days later on a mobile phone showed up in the mail. The mobile phone originally activated, however it wasn’t long prior to I noticed that none of the programmable switches functioned, nor did the down button, however, for some factor the “memory” switch managed the down function simply fine. I contacted the firm once more, and they apologized for the mixup as well as said they would certainly have a new panel and control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later on my brand-new panel and control box got here. As soon as I installed them both the desk ultimately began working the way it was intended to, however not after virtually a month of waiting and also back and forth with a company that couldn’t keep in mind to deliver a core element of their item inside the very same box from the start.

Points to Consider

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

Absence of a Bar as standard

Not having a supporting crossbar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, particularly taking into consideration a few of our various other favored workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis also don’t have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (extra on this later also).

The bar is seen by some as a barrier, making it harder to place your legs pleasantly listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they give included security, often essential when desks are totally expanded.

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

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

Stability

The stability of a standing workdesk is among the most vital elements of these workdesks. Without a steady desk you’ll locate it difficult to focus, which might cause you ending up being 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 using the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the very first desk that I have actually tested with an optional cross support, I will break down my security tests into two sections. Both examinations will include the common front to back rocking test as well as a left to right wobble. The very first will certainly be without the cross assistance and the secondly will certainly be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co says that the enhancement of the cross support can boost stability by as much as 15%. I have no suggestion how they developed that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the second desk that I tested 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 misbehaved. Yet factor it would certainly affect your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Delegated Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk boosted the wobble movement for reduced heights. With the cross support the wobble motion really did not start until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion ended up being bad.

Keep in mind: It’s extremely essential with adjustable standing desks to fully tighten up all hardware. If there is equipment that is not entirely tight, the movement experienced when extended to standing height will certainly be exaggerated. This is particularly real with a desk frame that consists of 32 screws, there are far too many points at which the desk has a chance to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve examined in our labs, we need to narrow our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter individuals with narrower desktops, as the stability simply isn’t there for a large mass boosted high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be better matched to these applications, as well as for a fairly obvious reason. Essentially all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are had by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this industry, and their average citizens are a lot taller than the typical Eastern consumer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long period of time ago. And they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting equipment, as well as large experience making standing desk bases, needless to say.

If you’re not also high, don’t have an extreme quantity of hefty tools on your desktop, and don’t need also broad of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly give you excellent bang for your dollar.

All that may change with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he anticipates to release at some point in the future. Originally we were informed we would certainly see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later it has yet to appear, and also Yu states he’s had problem obtaining the product high quality he requires out of numerous Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s attempted collaborating with. The new layout is apparently going to be much easier to assemble and also have a heftier crossbar style, to name a few improvements. He states the brand-new base will certainly be provided in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” configuration, minimizing our issue regarding side-load worrying on the training columns.

If this new base ever pertains to market we’ll update you below. However we’re not holding our breath any longer as one of the most current information on the company is that Yu closed the small Los Angeles office as well as has transferred it to accompany all its various other workers in southeast Asia.

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

The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, and has been demolished by millennials in outstanding quantities. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the lengthiest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not necessarily a dependable indicator of the expected valuable life of the lifting columns. However, for the cost, the StandDesk is a terrific lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis as well as other Chinese-made desks. Despite its stability issues this is a far much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever wish to be, and a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad classification of Chinese-made workdesks that is winning over consumers from both its more affordable and also more expensive peers.

StandDesk Construction, Configuration, and Devices

Constructing the desk is pretty straight forward if you adhere to the detailed directions. Every one of the screws, screws, washers, as well as springtime washers can be found in separate bags that are marked with their destination: table top, structure, and also spares. There’s an included hex tool for attaching every one of the bolts into the framework, or, appear a hex bit right into your power device– simply beware not to over-tighten.

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

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up likewise includes height-adjustable rotation gears to maintain the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was very valuable for the carpeted home office floor. I’m also making use of a flooring mat to protect the carpet from chair wheel damages at resting height, and also press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the financial investment. The switches are all variable stress set, implying the up and down arrows will certainly change the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or constantly change the elevation by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the switch for 2 secs. The memory switches are similar in layout: press to remember the elevation setup, or hold the button down for five secs to store a new height worth. I’m utilizing switch 1 for my resting placement as well as switch 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 making use of the new desk for a couple of weeks and have jotted down my initial impacts:

The motors are quiet but can be listened to in the next room over. It takes perhaps 25 seconds for the desk to fully transition from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (particularly this LX version), causing the desk to obtain a little rocky when I move my weight versus the key-board. In hindsight, I need to have purchased the bar upgrade for my desk after establishing the weight of my displays. If you intend to do a double screen arrangement, get the bar.

Since gravity presses the discs in a human spinal column, I need to elevate the desk greater in the morning and lower it at night.

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

Efficiency

In spite of any issues I may have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter layout, pretty much every one of those problems removed once I actually came down to utilizing this point.

I didn’t believe it was even feasible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be also much more secure than the Jarvis, both at resting and standing elevations. Many days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed versus my wall surface; not always because it’s that wobbly, yet even if I want as much security 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 business’s bar addition, which they claim includes a lot more security when purchased as a part of the package deal.When it pertains to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more stats with the Jarvis, being ranked for approximately 350 lbs of weight capability.

I’ve been making use of the desk for concerning three weeks now for daily job (and following standing desk ideal methods), whether it’s inputting out evaluations such as this one from our desktop or a laptop periodically. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered beverages, as well as the finish on top of the desk still really feels just as smooth and slick as the day I opened it despite days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and numerous clean downs with a rag.

Though I never ever purposefully try to dent any kind of workdesks also hard, during some lighter examinations (throwing a set of tricks onto it from a range, as an example), it still held up without way too many visible indications of damage.

Lastly, when I determined the sound outcome of the desk while it increased from a sitting position to standing and back again, it was without a doubt the quietest we have actually checked yet. I could barely get it to make greater than concerning 9.5 dB of noise, so if your biggest issue is the whirr of your motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Client service

Currently, usually I don’t consist of much regarding the client service assistance of any kind of given firm, just due to the fact that I really feel that as a whole if a product works the means its expected to, I shouldn’t ever have a reason to call them to begin with. And while I wish I might claim that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I simply can not complete this review without mentioning the numerous, relatively countless problems I experienced attempting to get my workdesk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent really did not have any type of memory mobile consisted of initially, which suggested I had no other way of actually managing the up/down feature on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk concerning this concern, that got back to me around a day later with an apology as well as an assurance that a new one would certainly be shipped quickly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our issues …
Concerning 4 days later on a handset arrived in the mail. The handset initially activated, but it wasn’t long prior to I observed that none of the programmable buttons worked, neither did the down button, but also for some factor the “memory” switch managed the down function simply great. I got in touch with the business again, and also they excused the mixup as well as stated they would certainly have a brand-new panel as well as control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my new panel and control box arrived. As soon as I installed them both the desk lastly began functioning the means it was meant to, yet not after almost a month of waiting and to and fro with a company that couldn’t keep in mind to deliver a core part of their item inside the same box from the beginning.

Points to Think about

Despite its bankable functions, this stand up desk also has its very own downsides. Since no single stand desk might capture every one of the attributes that you might need, you might take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as standard

Not having a maintaining crossbar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, particularly taking into consideration several of our various other favorite desks such as the Totally Jarvis additionally don’t have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, yet it is a paid add-on (extra on this later too).

The crossbar is seen by some as a limitation, making it more difficult to position your legs pleasantly listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they offer included security, usually important when workdesks are totally prolonged.

We have not read any kind of issues of the security of this desk, so we do not believe its something to truly be worried about, although if you really desired a workdesk with a bar then we advise you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Security

The security of a standing desk is among one of the most vital facets of these desks. Without a secure workdesk you’ll find it difficult to concentrate, which might lead to you ending up being less interested in using the desk at standing height. To get the very best return on your financial investment, you’ll wish to enjoy when making use of the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the initial desk that I have actually examined with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my security examinations into 2 sections. Both examinations will include the typical front to back shaking test and a delegated ideal wobble. The very first will lack the cross support and the secondly will be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co claims that the addition of the cross support can enhance security by approximately 15%. I have no idea how they created that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I examined that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the rocking motion was bad. Yet factor it would certainly affect your work.

With Cross Support

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

Delegated Right: Adding the cross assistance to the StandDesk boosted the wobble activity for lower heights. With the cross assistance the wobble activity didn’t begin until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement ended up being negative.

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

Conclusion

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually examined in our laboratories, we have to tighten our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to shorter individuals with narrower desktops, as the security just isn’t there for a big mass boosted high off the ground. American-made workdesks will certainly be much better matched to these applications, and also for a fairly apparent reason. Virtually all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German companies that created this industry, and also their average people are a lot taller than the ordinary Eastern consumer, so they started making longer-stroke lifting legs a long time ago. And they have even more robotic automation, laser-cutting equipment, as well as sheer experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

Yet if you’re not as well tall, do not have an excessive quantity of heavy equipment on your desktop, and don’t require too wide of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will offer you good value.

All that may alter with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he anticipates to launch sometime in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later it has yet to materialize, and also Yu states he’s had trouble getting the product top quality he requires out of numerous Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried collaborating with. The new design is apparently going to be much easier to assemble and also have a heftier bar layout, among other refinements. He says the new base will be supplied in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” configuration, minimizing our worry about side-load worrying on the training columns.

If this brand-new base ever before involves market we’ll update you right here. However we’re not holding our breath any longer as one of the most recent information on the firm is that Yu closed the tiny Los Angeles office as well as has transferred it to accompany all its various other staff members in southeast Asia.

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