The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, and has been gobbled up by millennials in impressive volumes. While it lugs a ten-year service warranty (the longest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not always a reputable indicator of the expected valuable life of the lifting columns. However, for the price, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and various other Chinese-made desks. In spite of its stability issues this is a far much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever before want to be, and a good value in general. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made desks that is winning over customers from both its cheaper and costlier peers.

StandDesk Building, Setup, as well as Gadgets

Building the desk is pretty straight forward if you follow the thorough directions. Every one of the screws, bolts, washers, as well as springtime washers come in different bags that are noted with their destination: table top, structure, and also spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for attaching every one of the bolts right into the frame, or, appear a hex bit into your power device– simply take care not to over-tighten.

All of the components have a high quality coating to them with rounded edges to avoid cut hands. Below is a shot of all the bolts that are secured to the leg assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up also includes height-adjustable turning equipments to support the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was extremely handy for the carpeted home office flooring. I’m likewise making use of a flooring mat to safeguard the carpet from chair wheel damages at resting elevation, and press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller deserved the financial investment. The buttons are all variable pressure configured, suggesting the up and down arrowheads will certainly adjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continually readjust the elevation by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the switch for 2 secs. The memory switches are similar in layout: push to remember the elevation setting, or hold the button down for 5 secs to keep a new height value. I’m utilizing switch 1 for my resting position as well as switch 4 for my standing placement, which gives me 2 and 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I’ve been using the new desk for a few weeks as well as have documented my initial impressions:

The electric motors are quiet however can be heard in the following space over. It takes probably 25 seconds for the desk to totally change from resting to standing based on my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (specifically this LX version), creating the desk to obtain a little rocky when I shift my weight against the keyboard. In hindsight, I must have acquired the crossbar upgrade for my desk after figuring out the weight of my displays. If you prepare to do a twin display arrangement, obtain the crossbar.

Due to the fact that gravity presses the discs in a human back, I need to increase the desk higher in the morning as well as reduced it in the evening.

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

Efficiency

Regardless of any problems I might have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter style, basically every one of those concerns washed away when I really got down to using this thing.

I really did not think it was also possible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be even a lot more stable than the Jarvis, both at sitting and also standing heights. Most days I like to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed against my wall surface; not necessarily since it’s that wobbly, however just because I want as much security as I can obtain.

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

I have actually been making use of the desk for about 3 weeks currently for daily work (as well as complying with standing workdesk ideal practices), whether it’s typing out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer every so often. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered drinks, as well as the finish on top of the desk still feels equally as smooth and glossy as the day I opened it regardless of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and numerous clean downs with a rag.

Though I never ever purposefully attempt to dent any desks as well hard, throughout some lighter examinations (tossing a set of tricks onto it from a distance, for example), it still stood up without a lot of noticeable indications of damages.

When I measured the sound result of the desk while it rose from a sitting position to standing as well as back once again, it was by much the quietest we’ve evaluated. I could barely get it to make more than regarding 9.5 dB of sound, so if your largest concern is the whirr of your motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Customer care

Currently, typically I do not include much regarding the customer support assistance of any kind of given firm, only due to the fact that I feel that generally if a product works the means its meant to, I should not ever have a factor to call them to begin with. As well as while I want I can claim that held true during my experience with StandDesk, I merely can’t complete this review without mentioning the numerous, apparently endless problems I came across trying to get my workdesk created.

For beginners, the desk I was sent out didn’t have any memory phone included initially, which indicated I had no way of actually managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk about this issue, that returned to me around a day later on with an apology and also an assurance that a new one would certainly be shipped soon.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our problems …
About four days later on a phone arrived in the mail. The mobile initially activated, however it wasn’t long before I noticed that none of the programmable switches functioned, nor did the down button, however, for some reason the “memory” button took care of the down feature simply great. I got in touch with the firm once more, and they excused the mixup and also stated they would have a brand-new panel as well as control box bent on me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my brand-new panel and control box arrived. When I installed them both the desk ultimately started working the way it was expected to, but not after virtually a month of waiting and back and forth with a company that couldn’t remember to deliver a core component of their item inside the exact same box from the start.

Things to Think about

Regardless of its bankable attributes, this stand up desk also has its own drawbacks. Since no singular stand desk can record every one of the functions that you might need, you might take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as standard

Not having a maintaining crossbar is definitely not a deal-breaker, specifically thinking about a few of our various other favored workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis additionally don’t have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, but it is a paid add-on (much more on this later too).

The bar is seen by some as a hindrance, making it more difficult to position your legs pleasantly below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they provide added stability, frequently essential when workdesks are completely expanded.

We have not review any type of issues of the stability of this workdesk, so we do not assume its something to truly be concerned about, although if you actually wanted a desk with a crossbar then we advise you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Conversely, StandDesk does provide a different add-on crossbar that you can include in the desk on your own, just for an additional $49.95.

Security

The stability of a standing desk is just one of the most crucial aspects of these workdesks. Without a steady desk you’ll locate it hard to concentrate, which can lead to you ending up being much less curious about using the desk at standing elevation. To get the best return on your financial investment, you’ll intend to more than happy when making use of the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the initial desk that I have actually checked with an optional cross assistance, I will certainly break down my security examinations right into two sections. Both tests will certainly consist of the typical front to back rocking test as well as a delegated right wobble. The initial will lack the cross support and also the secondly will be with it. Just to keep in mind, StandDesk.co says that the enhancement of the cross support can raise security by approximately 15%. I have no concept how they came up with that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the second desk that I checked that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the rocking movement was bad. Beyond this point it would certainly impact your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Delegated Right: Including the cross support to the StandDesk boosted the wobble motion for lower heights. With the cross assistance the wobble movement really did not begin up until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity came to be poor.

Note: It’s really crucial with adjustable standing workdesks to totally tighten up all hardware. If there is hardware that is not completely tight, the activity experienced when extended to standing height will certainly be overemphasized. This is particularly true with a desk framework that consists of 32 screws, there are much way too many factors at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually examined in our laboratories, we need to narrow our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to shorter individuals with narrower desktops, as the security simply isn’t there for a big mass elevated high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be better suited to these applications, and for a fairly noticeable reason. Practically all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are had by Swedish, Danish or German firms that created this industry, and their typical citizens are a great deal taller than the ordinary Asian consumer, so they started making longer-stroke lifting legs a very long time ago. As well as they have far more robot automation, laser-cutting devices, and also sheer experience making standing workdesk bases, needless to say.

Yet if you’re not too high, don’t have an excessive quantity of hefty tools on your desktop, and also do not need also wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will offer you good value.

All that may alter with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he anticipates to launch sometime in the future. Originally we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to emerge, and also Yu states he’s had difficulty getting the item quality he requires out of several Chinese factories he’s attempted dealing with. The new design is apparently going to be much easier to set up and have a heftier bar design, to name a few improvements. He claims the brand-new base will certainly be offered in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” arrangement, easing our concern about side-load worrying on the lifting columns.

If this new base ever comes to market we’ll upgrade you right here. Yet we’re not holding our breath any longer as one of the most recent information on the company is that Yu shut the tiny Los Angeles workplace as well as has actually transferred it to join with all its various other staff members in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a brand-new $399 standing workdesk with remarkable performance has actually been introduce through the new joint venture between US-based iMovR as well as China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing workdesk. While restricted in dimension and color options, it has taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago condition as the most effective standing workdesk under $400.

The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, as well as has been gobbled up by millennials in excellent volumes. While it brings a ten-year guarantee (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not necessarily a reputable indication of the expected helpful life of the lifting columns. However, for the cost, the StandDesk is a terrific lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made desks. In spite of its stability issues this is a far much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever want to be, and a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made desks that is winning over customers from both its less costly and also more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Arrangement, and Devices

Developing the desk is rather straight forward if you follow the in-depth guidelines. Every one of the screws, screws, washing machines, as well as springtime washing machines come in different bags that are noted with their destination: tabletop, framework, as well as spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for attaching every one of the screws into the structure, or, pop in a hex little bit right into your power tool– just be careful not to over-tighten.

All of the components have a high quality surface 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 assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up additionally consists of height-adjustable rotation equipments to maintain the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was really practical for the carpeted home office floor. I’m also making use of a floor mat to safeguard the carpeting from chair wheel damages at sitting height, and press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller was worth the financial investment. The switches are all variable pressure programmed, implying the up and down arrowheads will certainly change the height by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continuously change the elevation by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for 2 secs. The memory switches are comparable in style: push to recall the elevation setup, or hold the button down for five secs to store a brand-new height worth. I’m utilizing button 1 for my sitting setting as well as switch 4 for my standing position, which gives me 2 as well as 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I have actually been utilizing the new desk for a few weeks and also have actually jotted down my initial impressions:

The motors are quiet but can be heard in the following room over. It takes probably 25 seconds for the desk to completely shift from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (specifically this LX version), causing the desk to get a little rocky when I move my weight versus the keyboard. In knowledge, I ought to have purchased the bar upgrade for my workdesk after identifying the weight of my displays. If you plan to do a double monitor configuration, obtain the bar.

Due to the fact that gravity presses the discs in a human spine, I need to raise the desk higher in the early morning and also lower it in the evening.

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

Efficiency

In spite of any type of troubles I may have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter layout, basically every one of those problems removed when I really came down to utilizing this thing.

I really did not believe it was also feasible, the StandDesk in some way takes care of to be even much more steady than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing elevations. A lot of days I like to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pressed against my wall; not always because it’s that unsteady, but even if I desire as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even better, verifying to be just as steady by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar addition, which they assert includes a lot more security when acquired as a part of the plan deal.When it concerns weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet even more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for as much as 350 pounds of weight capability.

I have actually been making use of the desk for concerning three weeks now for everyday work (as well as following standing desk finest methods), whether it’s keying out testimonials like this one from our desktop or a laptop periodically. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered beverages, and the surface on top of the desk still really feels equally as smooth and slick as the day I opened it despite days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and also multiple wipe downs with a rag.

I never intentionally try to damage any desks too hard, throughout some lighter tests (throwing a collection of keys onto it from a range, for instance), it still held up without too numerous visible signs of damage.

Last but not least, when I measured the noise outcome of the desk while it rose from a resting placement to standing and also back once more, it was by far the quietest we have actually tested yet. I could hardly get it to make more than about 9.5 dB of sound, so if your most significant concern is the whirr of your motor, this is absolutely the one for you.

Customer support

Currently, typically I do not consist of much concerning the customer service assistance of any type of provided company, just because I really feel that in general if an item functions the means its supposed to, I should not ever before have a factor to call them in the first place. As well as while I wish I might state that held true during my experience with StandDesk, I merely can’t complete this testimonial without discussing the various, relatively unlimited issues I came across attempting to obtain my workdesk put together.

For starters, the desk I was sent really did not have any kind of memory mobile phone included initially, which implied I had no chance of really controlling the up/down function on the desk itself. I called StandDesk concerning this issue, that returned to me around a day later with an apology as well as a guarantee that a new one would certainly be shipped out quickly.

Standdesk review handset

The resource of all our issues …
About four days later a mobile phone showed up in the mail. The phone at first activated, yet it wasn’t long prior to I saw that none of the programmable switches functioned, neither did the down switch, but for some factor the “memory” button managed the down feature simply fine. I called the company again, as well as they excused the mixup and also said they would have a brand-new panel and also control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later on my new panel and control box got here. When I mounted them both the desk lastly began working the means it was expected to, but not after practically a month of waiting as well as back and forth with a company that couldn’t keep in mind to deliver a core part of their product inside the exact same box from the get-go.

Points to Take into consideration

Despite its bankable attributes, this stand up desk additionally has its own downsides. Since no particular stand workdesk can catch every one of the attributes that you may need, you might think about these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Crossbar as criterion

Not having a supporting bar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, specifically thinking about several of our other preferred desks such as the Totally Jarvis additionally do not have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (more on this later on also).

The bar is seen by some as a barrier, making it harder to position your legs comfortably below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they offer added stability, frequently vital when desks are completely prolonged.

We have not check out any grievances of the stability of this workdesk, so we don’t believe its something to truly be concerned concerning, although if you really desired a desk with a bar then we suggest you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Security

The security of a standing workdesk is just one of the most vital facets of these desks. Without a secure workdesk you’ll find it difficult to concentrate, which could cause you ending up being much less thinking about utilizing the desk at standing elevation. To get the most effective return on your investment, you’ll intend to more than happy when making use of the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the first desk that I have examined with an optional cross assistance, I will certainly break down my security examinations into two sections. Both tests will certainly consist of the common front to back rocking test as well as a left to ideal wobble. The very first will certainly lack the cross assistance as well as the secondly will be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co states that the enhancement of the cross assistance can increase security by up to 15%. I have no concept exactly how they thought of that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I evaluated 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 activity was bad. Yet point it would certainly influence your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Delegated Right: Adding the cross assistance to the StandDesk boosted the wobble activity for lower heights. With the cross assistance the wobble activity really did not begin till you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion ended up being bad.

Note: It’s really important with adjustable standing desks to totally tighten up all hardware. If there is hardware that is not completely limited, the motion experienced when included standing height will certainly be exaggerated. This is specifically true with a desk framework that consists of 32 screws, there are much too many points at which the desk has a possibility to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually tested in our laboratories, we have to tighten our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter users with narrower desktops, as the stability just isn’t there for a huge mass raised high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be better suited to these applications, and for a relatively evident factor. Essentially all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German firms that created this market, and also their ordinary citizens are a great deal taller than the ordinary Eastern customer, so they started making longer-stroke lifting legs a long time earlier. And also they have even more robot automation, laser-cutting equipment, as well as sheer experience making standing workdesk bases, it goes without saying.

However if you’re not too tall, don’t have an inordinate amount of hefty tools on your desktop computer, as well as don’t need as well wide of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will provide you good bang for your buck.

All that may change with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he anticipates to launch at some time in the future. Originally we were told 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 obtaining the product high quality he needs out of several Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried dealing with. The brand-new design is supposedly going to be a lot easier to assemble and have a heftier bar design, among other refinements. He states the new base will certainly be offered in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” configuration, easing our worry concerning side-load emphasizing on the lifting columns.

If this new base ever pertains to market we’ll upgrade you right here. However we’re not holding our breath any longer as the most recent information on the firm is that Yu shut the little Los Angeles workplace and also has transferred it to join with all its various other employees in southeast Asia.

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