The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, and also has been demolished by millennials in impressive volumes. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the lengthiest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not always a dependable sign of the expected helpful life of the training columns. But also for the rate, the StandDesk is a wonderful lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and various other Chinese-made workdesks. Despite its stability issues this is a far much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever before want to be, and also a good value in general. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad classification of Chinese-made desks that is swaying consumers from both its cheaper as well as pricier peers.

StandDesk Building, Arrangement, as well as Devices

Developing the desk is pretty simple if you follow the comprehensive directions. Every one of the screws, bolts, washers, and also spring washers been available in separate bags that are noted with their location: tabletop, framework, and also spares. There’s an included hex device for securing every one of the bolts right into the frame, 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 finish to them with rounded corners 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 assembly likewise consists of height-adjustable rotation gears to maintain the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was extremely handy for the carpeted home office flooring. I’m likewise using a floor mat to secure the carpeting from chair wheel damage at resting height, as well as press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller deserved the financial investment. The switches are all variable pressure programmed, indicating the up and down arrows will change the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continually readjust the height by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for two secs. The memory switches are comparable in layout: press to remember the height setup, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to keep a new elevation value. I’m using switch 1 for my sitting setting and also switch 4 for my standing placement, which offers me 2 and 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I have actually been utilizing the brand-new desk for a couple of weeks as well as have actually jotted down my initial impacts:

The motors are quiet yet can be heard in the following area over. It takes maybe 25 secs for the desk to fully change from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side keep an eye on arm (specifically this LX design), triggering the desk to obtain a little rocky when I move my weight against the keyboard. In hindsight, I need to have bought the crossbar upgrade for my workdesk after determining the weight of my displays. If you plan to do a twin monitor configuration, get the crossbar.

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

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

Efficiency

Despite any type of issues I might have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter layout, basically every one of those problems washed away when I in fact got down to utilizing this point.

I didn’t believe it was also feasible, the StandDesk somehow takes care of to be also extra steady than the Jarvis, both at resting and standing heights. Many days I like to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pressed against my wall; not always due to the fact that it’s that wobbly, yet even if I desire as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even better, proving to be equally as consistent by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s crossbar addition, which they declare adds a lot more security when bought as a part of the bundle deal.When it pertains to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet even more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for approximately 350 lbs of weight capacity.

I have actually been making use of the desk for about three weeks now for day-to-day job (as well as following standing desk best techniques), whether it’s typing out reviews such as this one from our desktop computer or a laptop periodically. The desk holds up well against non-coastered drinks, and the surface on top of the desk still really feels equally as smooth as well as glossy as the day I opened it despite days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and also multiple wipe downs with a cloth.

I never ever purposefully try to damage any type of desks as well hard, throughout some lighter tests (tossing a set of secrets onto it from a distance, for instance), it still held up without too many visible signs of damages.

Lastly, when I gauged the sound output of the desk while it rose from a resting position to standing as well as back again, it was without a doubt the quietest we’ve checked yet. I might barely get it to make greater than concerning 9.5 dB of sound, so if your largest problem is the whirr of your electric motor, this is certainly the one for you.

Customer care

Currently, usually I don’t consist of much concerning the customer support support of any given business, just because I feel that generally if an item functions the way its meant to, I should not ever before have a factor to call them in the first place. And while I want I might state that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I simply can not finish this testimonial without pointing out the various, apparently limitless troubles I experienced attempting to get my workdesk assembled.

For beginners, the desk I was sent didn’t have any kind of memory phone included originally, which indicated I had no chance of really regulating the up/down feature on the desk itself. I called StandDesk about this concern, that returned to me around a day later with an apology as well as a promise that a new one would certainly be shipped soon.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The resource of all our troubles …
About 4 days later a mobile got here in the mail. The mobile phone at first switched on, yet it had not been long before I saw that none of the programmable switches worked, neither did the down button, but for some reason the “memory” switch handled the down feature simply great. I contacted the company once again, as well as they excused the mixup as well as said they would certainly have a new panel and control box bent on me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later on my new panel and also control box showed up. Once I installed them both the desk finally began functioning the way it was meant to, however not after almost a month of waiting and to and fro with a company that couldn’t bear in mind to deliver a core component of their product inside the exact same box from the beginning.

Things to Consider

In spite of its bankable functions, this stand up workdesk likewise has its own disadvantages. Since no singular stand workdesk might catch all of the attributes that you might need, you might think about these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a stabilizing bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, specifically considering some of our other preferred desks such as the Fully Jarvis likewise don’t have one. As a matter of fact, this desk does have one if you want, yet it is a paid add-on (a lot more on this later too).

The crossbar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it more challenging to position your legs pleasantly below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they offer added stability, usually critical when desks are totally extended.

We have not check out any complaints of the stability of this desk, so we do not think its something to actually be concerned about, although if you really desired a workdesk with a bar then we recommend you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Stability

The stability of a standing desk is one of the most crucial elements of these desks. Without a secure workdesk you’ll find it difficult to focus, which could result in you becoming less interested in making use of the desk at standing elevation. To get the very best return on your investment, you’ll intend to enjoy when utilizing the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the first desk that I have actually examined with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my security examinations right into 2 areas. Both examinations will include the regular front to back shaking test as well as a left to ideal wobble. The first will be without the cross support and also the secondly will be with it. Simply to keep in mind, StandDesk.co claims that the addition of the cross support can raise stability by approximately 15%. I have no idea how they generated that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd workdesk that I checked 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 activity misbehaved. Beyond this factor it would certainly impact your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Left to Right: Adding the cross assistance to the StandDesk boosted the wobble movement for lower elevations. With the cross assistance the wobble activity really did not begin up until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement became negative.

Note: It’s really crucial with flexible standing desks to totally tighten up all equipment. If there is equipment that is not completely limited, the motion experienced when encompassed standing height will be overemphasized. This is specifically true with a desk frame that includes 32 screws, there are far way too many points at which the desk has an opportunity to move.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve examined in our labs, we have to tighten our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to shorter customers with narrower desktop computers, as the stability just isn’t there for a big mass raised high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be better fit to these applications, and for a relatively apparent reason. Virtually all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German firms that designed this industry, and also their average people are a lot taller than the ordinary Eastern consumer, so they started making longer-stroke training legs a long period of time earlier. And also they have far more robotic automation, laser-cutting tools, and large experience making standing desk bases, it goes without saying.

But if you’re not as well high, do not have an inordinate quantity of hefty equipment on your desktop computer, as well as do not require also wide of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly offer you excellent bang for your buck.

All that might alter with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he anticipates to launch at some point in the future. Initially we were informed we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to materialize, and also Yu states he’s had problem getting the product high quality he requires out of several Chinese factories he’s tried working with. The brand-new design is allegedly mosting likely to be a lot easier to assemble and also have a heftier bar style, to name a few refinements. He says the new base will be supplied in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” setup, alleviating our problem concerning side-load stressing on the lifting columns.

If this brand-new base ever concerns market we’ll upgrade you right here. We’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as the most current news on the company is that Yu shut the little Los Angeles office as well as has transferred it to join with all its various other staff members in southeast Asia.

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

The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, as well as has actually been gobbled up by millennials in remarkable volumes. While it lugs a ten-year guarantee (the longest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not always a dependable indication of the expected useful life of the training columns. But also for the price, the StandDesk is an excellent lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis as well as other Chinese-made workdesks. Regardless of its security problems this is a much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever before wish to be, and a good value in general. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide category of Chinese-made desks that is swaying consumers from both its less expensive and more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Setup, and also Devices

Building the desk is rather easy if you follow the detailed instructions. Every one of the screws, screws, washers, and also spring washing machines come in separate bags that are noted with their destination: table top, structure, as well as spares. There’s an included hex device for securing every one of the screws into the frame, or, pop in a hex bit right into your power tool– simply take care not to over-tighten.

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

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up additionally consists of height-adjustable rotation equipments to support the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was extremely handy for the carpeted home office floor. I’m likewise making use of a flooring mat to shield the carpet from chair wheel damage at resting elevation, and also push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the investment. The switches are all variable stress set, suggesting the backwards and forwards arrowheads will change the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continuously readjust the height by about 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for two seconds. The memory switches are similar in style: push to recall the height setting, or hold the button down for five seconds to keep a brand-new elevation worth. I’m using button 1 for my resting placement and switch 4 for my standing position, which offers me 2 as well as 3 for anything I could require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I have actually been utilizing the new desk for a few weeks as well as have actually jotted down my preliminary impressions:

The electric motors are quiet but can be listened to in the following space over. It takes perhaps 25 secs for the desk to completely transition from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (especially this LX version), causing the desk to obtain a little rocky when I move my weight versus the keyboard. In hindsight, I should have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my desk after determining the weight of my screens. If you intend to do a dual monitor configuration, get the crossbar.

Since gravity compresses the discs in a human back, I need to raise the desk greater in the early morning and reduced it in the evening.

An anti-fatigue floor covering is absolutely necessary for long period of time standing. I bought an Octagonal floor covering from SmartCells, using rubber “cells” that are envisioned listed below.

Efficiency

Despite any problems I may have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter design, practically all of those concerns washed away as soon as I actually came down to using this point.

I didn’t believe it was even possible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be also a lot more secure than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing elevations. A lot of days I like to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed versus my wall; not necessarily since it’s that unsteady, yet just because I want as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also further, verifying to be equally as stable by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar addition, which they declare adds a lot more stability when acquired as a part of the plan deal.When it comes to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for approximately 350 pounds of weight capacity.

I’ve been using the desk for regarding three weeks now for day-to-day work (and complying with standing workdesk best practices), whether it’s inputting out testimonials such as this one from our desktop or a laptop from time to time. The desk stands up well against non-coastered beverages, and the coating on top of the desk still really feels just as smooth and slick as the day I opened it regardless of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it as well as numerous wipe downs with a dustcloth.

Though I never purposefully attempt to damage any desks also hard, throughout some lighter tests (tossing a set of secrets onto it from a range, for example), it still held up without way too many visible signs of damage.

Finally, when I gauged the noise output of the desk while it climbed from a resting position to standing as well as back once more, it was without a doubt the quietest we’ve checked yet. I can hardly get it to make more than concerning 9.5 dB of noise, so if your biggest problem is the whirr of your electric motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Client service

Currently, generally I don’t consist of much about the customer care support of any kind of given business, just due to the fact that I feel that in general if an item works the means its expected to, I should not ever before have a reason to call them to begin with. And also while I wish I can state that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I merely can not complete this evaluation without pointing out the numerous, seemingly countless problems I came across attempting to obtain my desk put together.

For beginners, the desk I was sent out really did not have any type of memory phone included originally, which meant I had no other way of in fact controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I called StandDesk about this issue, who got back to me around a day later on with an apology as well as a promise that a brand-new one would be shipped out shortly.

Standdesk review handset

The source of all our issues …
About four days later a phone got here in the mail. The phone at first switched on, yet it wasn’t long prior to I observed that none of the programmable buttons functioned, neither did the down switch, but for some reason the “memory” button handled the down function simply great. I got in touch with the company again, and they apologized for the mixup and said they would have a new panel as well as control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later on my brand-new panel as well as control box showed up. As soon as I mounted them both the desk finally started working the means it was expected to, but not after almost a month of waiting as well as backward and forward with a company that couldn’t keep in mind to deliver a core element of their item inside the very same box from the outset.

Things to Consider

In spite of its bankable features, this stand workdesk likewise has its own downsides. Because no singular stand workdesk might capture every one of the features that you might need, you may think about these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a supporting bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, specifically taking into consideration several of our other favored workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis additionally do not have one. Actually, this desk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (a lot more on this later on as well).

The crossbar is seen by some as a limitation, making it more difficult to position your legs easily below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they provide included stability, often vital when desks are completely prolonged.

We have not review any grievances of the stability of this desk, so we don’t assume its something to really be concerned about, although if you really wanted a workdesk with a bar after that we suggest you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Stability

The stability of a standing desk is among the most important facets of these workdesks. Without a steady desk you’ll locate it difficult to concentrate, which could bring about you becoming much less thinking about utilizing the desk at standing height. To get the most effective return on your investment, you’ll want to enjoy when utilizing the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the very first desk that I have examined with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my security tests right into two areas. Both tests will consist of the regular front to back shaking test and a left to best wobble. The first will be without the cross support and the secondly will certainly be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co states that the enhancement of the cross assistance can enhance stability by as much as 15%. I have no idea exactly how they created that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a different situation. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I checked that wobbled at the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The initial was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking motion was bad. Beyond this factor it would certainly influence your work.

With Cross Assistance

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

Entrusted to Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble movement for lower elevations. With the cross support the wobble movement didn’t begin till you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity came to be poor.

Note: It’s very important with adjustable standing workdesks to totally tighten up all hardware. If there is equipment that is not totally limited, the motion experienced when reached standing elevation will certainly be exaggerated. This is specifically true with a workdesk framework that includes 32 bolts, there are much way too many points at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Conclusion

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually evaluated in our labs, we need to tighten our referral on the StandDesk Pro to shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the stability just isn’t there for a big mass elevated high off the ground. American-made desks will be better matched to these applications, and also for a fairly evident reason. Basically all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are had by Swedish, Danish or German business that created this sector, and also their ordinary residents are a whole lot taller than the typical Asian consumer, so they started making longer-stroke training legs a very long time earlier. As well as they have even more robot automation, laser-cutting tools, as well as large experience making standing desk bases, needless to say.

But if you’re not also tall, don’t have an extreme quantity of heavy devices on your desktop computer, as well as do not need too wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will provide you excellent value.

All that may alter with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he anticipates to release sometime in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later it has yet to materialize, and Yu states he’s had problem obtaining the item top quality he requires out of a number of Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s attempted working with. The brand-new layout is allegedly going to be a lot easier to assemble as well as have a heftier bar layout, to name a few improvements. He claims the brand-new base will be supplied in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” configuration, easing our problem about side-load stressing on the lifting columns.

If this brand-new base ever before comes to market we’ll update you below. But we’re not holding our breath any longer as the most recent information on the business is that Yu closed the small Los Angeles office and also has transferred it to accompany all its other workers in southeast Asia.

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