The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, as well as has been demolished by millennials in impressive quantities. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the longest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not always a trustworthy sign of the expected helpful life of the training columns. For the cost, the StandDesk is a wonderful lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and other Chinese-made desks. Regardless of its stability problems this is a much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever before hope to be, and a good value overall. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made workdesks that is winning over customers from both its less costly as well as pricier peers.

StandDesk Building, Configuration, as well as Gadgets

Building the desk is pretty simple if you follow the comprehensive guidelines. All of the screws, screws, washing machines, as well as springtime washers come in separate bags that are noted with their destination: tabletop, frame, and also spares. There’s a consisted of hex device for fastening all of the bolts into the framework, or, appear a hex bit into your power device– just beware not to over-tighten.

All of the parts have a top quality surface to them with rounded corners to prevent 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 assembly also consists of height-adjustable rotation equipments to stabilize the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was very valuable for the carpeted office floor. I’m additionally using a flooring mat to secure the carpeting from chair wheel damage at resting elevation, as well as press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the investment. The switches are all variable pressure programmed, implying the backwards and forwards arrows will adjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continually adjust the elevation by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the switch for 2 secs. The memory switches are similar in design: press to remember the elevation setup, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to keep a new elevation value. I’m utilizing button 1 for my resting position as well as button 4 for my standing placement, which gives me 2 and 3 for anything I may require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been making use of the new desk for a few weeks and have actually made a note of my initial impressions:

The electric motors are quiet yet can be heard in the following space over. It takes perhaps 25 seconds for the desk to totally change from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (especially this LX model), creating the desk to get a little rough when I change my weight versus the key-board. In hindsight, I must have bought the bar upgrade for my workdesk after identifying the weight of my screens. If you plan to do a dual monitor arrangement, obtain the crossbar.

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

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

Performance

Regardless of any issues I may have had with the mobile or the cookie-cutter layout, pretty much every one of those concerns gotten rid of once I in fact came down to using this thing.

I didn’t believe it was even possible, the StandDesk somehow takes care of to be even more secure than the Jarvis, both at sitting and also standing elevations. The majority of days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed versus my wall; not necessarily because it’s that shaky, however even if I want as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also additionally, verifying to be just as steady on its own at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar addition, which they assert includes much more security when purchased as a part of the package deal.When it involves weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for approximately 350 pounds of weight capability.

I’ve been using the desk for concerning 3 weeks currently for daily work (as well as following standing workdesk ideal techniques), whether it’s typing out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer once in a while. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered drinks, and also the finish on top of the desk still really feels just as smooth and also glossy as the day I opened it in spite of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and several clean downs with a rag.

I never intentionally attempt to damage any type of workdesks as well hard, throughout some lighter examinations (tossing a collection of tricks onto it from a range, for example), it still held up without also numerous noticeable indicators of damages.

Last but not least, when I determined the noise result of the desk while it climbed from a sitting position to standing as well as back once again, it was without a doubt the quietest we’ve evaluated yet. I can hardly get it to make more than concerning 9.5 dB of noise, so if your biggest concern is the whirr of your motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Client service

Currently, normally I do not consist of much about the customer care assistance of any type of given firm, just due to the fact that I feel that as a whole if an item functions the means its meant to, I shouldn’t ever before have a factor to call them in the first place. And also while I wish I can say that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I simply can’t complete this review without pointing out the numerous, seemingly unlimited issues I encountered attempting to get my workdesk created.

For beginners, the desk I was sent out really did not have any kind of memory phone consisted of initially, which suggested I had no way of really managing the up/down feature on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk about this issue, that returned to me around a day later with an apology and a pledge that a new one would be shipped shortly.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The resource of all our issues …
Concerning four days later a mobile arrived in the mail. The handset at first switched on, yet it had not been long before I discovered that none of the programmable buttons worked, nor did the down switch, but also for some reason the “memory” button managed the down function just fine. I contacted the company once again, and they apologized for the mixup and stated they would certainly have a brand-new panel and control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later my brand-new panel as well as control box arrived. As soon as I installed them both the desk lastly began working the way it was meant to, but not after nearly a month of waiting and back and forth with a business that couldn’t bear in mind to ship a core component of their item inside the exact same box from the start.

Points to Take into consideration

Despite its bankable features, this stand up desk likewise has its very own downsides. Because no particular stand workdesk can record all of the attributes that you may require, you might consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as criterion

Not having a supporting bar is definitely not a deal-breaker, particularly considering a few of our other favorite desks such as the Totally Jarvis likewise don’t have one. This workdesk does have one if you desire, however it is a paid add-on (extra on this later as well).

The bar 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, typically essential when workdesks are totally expanded.

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

StandDesk does use a different add-on bar that you can add to the desk on your own, just for an added $49.95.

Security

The stability of a standing desk is among the most important elements of these desks. Without a steady workdesk you’ll discover it hard to concentrate, which could bring about you coming to be much less thinking about using the desk at standing elevation. To get the best return on your investment, you’ll wish to more than happy when using the desk.

Due To The Fact That the StandDesk Simple is the first workdesk that I have tested with an optional cross support, I will break down my stability examinations right into two sections. Both tests will consist of the regular front to back shaking test and also a left to appropriate wobble. The very first will certainly lack the cross assistance and also the second will be with it. Just to keep in mind, StandDesk.co states that the addition of the cross support can boost security by approximately 15%. I have no idea how they developed that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various scenario. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd workdesk that I examined that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the rocking activity was bad. Beyond this point it would impact your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Entrusted to Right: Including the cross support to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble motion for lower elevations. With the cross support the wobble motion didn’t begin till you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion became poor.

Keep in mind: It’s really essential with flexible standing workdesks to fully tighten up all equipment. If there is equipment that is not completely tight, the motion experienced when extended to standing elevation will certainly be exaggerated. This is especially real with a workdesk frame that includes 32 bolts, there are far way too many factors at which the desk has a chance to move.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve evaluated in our labs, we need to narrow our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the stability simply isn’t there for a huge mass raised high off the ground. American-made desks will be much better fit to these applications, and also for a relatively evident reason. Virtually all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German business that created this industry, as well as their average citizens are a whole lot taller than the typical Asian consumer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long time ago. And they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting tools, and also sheer experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

Yet if you’re not too high, don’t have an inordinate quantity of hefty equipment on your desktop computer, and don’t require too wide of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly provide you excellent bang for your buck.

All that could transform with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he expects 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 on it has yet to emerge, and Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the product top quality he needs out of several Chinese factories he’s attempted collaborating with. The brand-new layout is apparently going to be much easier to construct and also have a heftier bar style, among other improvements. He states the brand-new base will certainly be used in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” setup, alleviating our issue concerning side-load worrying on the training columns.

If this new base ever pertains to market we’ll upgrade you right here. Yet we’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as the most current information on the business is that Yu shut the tiny Los Angeles office and also has transferred it to accompany all its various other workers in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a new $399 standing desk with remarkable performance has been present via the new joint venture between US-based iMovR and also China-based Eureka, the i1 electrical standing desk. While restricted in size as well as shade options, it has actually taken the mantle far from StandDesk’s long-ago status as the best standing desk under $400.

The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, as well as has actually been gobbled up by millennials in remarkable volumes. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the longest of any kind of Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not necessarily a dependable sign of the anticipated valuable life of the training columns. But for the price, the StandDesk is a terrific lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis and other Chinese-made workdesks. Despite its security problems this is a far much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever want to be, and also a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made desks that is swaying consumers from both its more affordable as well as pricier peers.

StandDesk Building And Construction, Setup, and also Gizmos

Developing the desk is rather simple if you comply with the comprehensive guidelines. Every one of the screws, screws, washing machines, and also spring washers can be found in different bags that are marked with their location: tabletop, framework, and also spares. There’s an included hex tool for fastening all of the screws right into the structure, or, appear a hex bit right into your power device– simply take care not to over-tighten.

All of the components have a premium quality coating to them with rounded edges to stay clear of 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 assembly likewise includes height-adjustable rotation equipments to support the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was really handy for the carpeted home office flooring. I’m also using a flooring mat to shield the carpeting from chair wheel damages at resting elevation, as well as push the chair when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller was worth the investment. The buttons are all variable pressure configured, implying the backwards and forwards arrows will readjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or constantly adjust the height by about 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the switch for two seconds. The memory switches are similar in layout: press to recall the height setting, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to store a new elevation worth. I’m using button 1 for my sitting position and button 4 for my standing position, which offers me 2 and 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I’ve been making use of the new workdesk for a couple of weeks as well as have jotted down my first perceptions:

The electric motors are quiet yet can be listened to in the following area over. It takes perhaps 25 seconds for the desk to fully change from resting to standing based on my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (especially this LX model), triggering the desk to obtain a little rocky when I move my weight against the keyboard. In knowledge, I need to have bought the crossbar upgrade for my desk after figuring out the weight of my displays. If you prepare to do a double screen setup, get the crossbar.

Because gravity presses the discs in a human back, I need to raise the desk greater in the morning as well as lower it in the evening.

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

Performance

Despite any type of troubles I might have had with the mobile or the cookie-cutter design, virtually every one of those worries removed once I actually came down to utilizing this point.

Although I didn’t believe it was even feasible, the StandDesk in some way handles to be much more stable than the Jarvis, both at sitting and standing heights. A lot of days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed against my wall; not always since it’s that shaky, yet even if I want as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even better, proving to be just as constant on its own at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s bar addition, which they declare includes a lot more stability when bought 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 as much as 350 pounds of weight capacity.

I’ve been making use of the desk for regarding three weeks currently for daily job (and adhering to standing workdesk best techniques), whether it’s inputting out reviews like this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer every so often. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered drinks, and also the finish in addition to the desk still feels just as smooth as well as slick as the day I opened it despite days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and also several wipe downs with a rag.

I never ever deliberately try to damage any desks as well hard, during some lighter examinations (tossing a collection of secrets onto it from a distance, for example), it still held up without also lots of noticeable indicators of damages.

Lastly, when I gauged the sound result of the desk while it increased from a resting position to standing and also back once again, it was without a doubt the quietest we have actually tested yet. I could barely 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 care

Now, typically I don’t consist of much about the customer service assistance of any type of provided company, just since I really feel that as a whole if a product functions the method its supposed to, I should not ever before have a reason to call them to begin with. As well as while I want I might claim that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I simply can not complete this testimonial without discussing the many, apparently unlimited problems I encountered attempting to obtain my workdesk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent out didn’t have any memory phone consisted of initially, which implied I had no chance of really controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I called StandDesk concerning this concern, that got back to me around a day later on with an apology and also a guarantee that a new one would be shipped quickly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our issues …
Regarding four days later a mobile showed up in the mail. The handset originally turned on, but it had not been long prior to I noticed that none of the programmable switches worked, nor did the down button, but for some factor the “memory” switch handled the down feature just fine. I called the company again, and they excused the mixup and said they would have a brand-new panel and control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later my new panel as well as control box got here. Once I mounted them both the desk ultimately began working the way it was meant to, but not after almost a month of waiting and back and forth with a firm that couldn’t keep in mind to ship a core component of their item inside the exact same box from the start.

Things to Take into consideration

Despite its bankable attributes, this stand desk also has its very own downsides. Because no particular stand desk could capture all of the functions that you might need, you may take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as criterion

Not having a supporting bar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, specifically thinking about some of our various other favored workdesks such as the Fully Jarvis also do not have one. This desk does have one if you want, but it is a paid add-on (extra on this later too).

The crossbar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it more challenging to position your legs conveniently listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they give added security, typically crucial when workdesks are completely expanded.

We have not review any kind of complaints of the security of this workdesk, so we do not believe its something to truly be concerned about, although if you actually desired a desk with a crossbar after that we recommend 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 extra $49.95.

Security

The stability of a standing desk is just one of the most vital aspects of these workdesks. Without a secure workdesk you’ll locate it tough to focus, which can bring about you coming to be much less thinking about making use of the desk at standing height. To get the best return on your investment, you’ll wish to be happy when making use of the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the very first workdesk that I have actually checked with an optional cross support, I will break down my security examinations right into 2 sections. Both tests will consist of the common front to back shaking examination and a delegated best wobble. The initial will be without the cross support and the secondly will certainly be with it. Just to keep in mind, StandDesk.co states that the enhancement of the cross support can increase security by approximately 15%. I have no suggestion how they generated that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a different circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I examined 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 point it would certainly impact your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Entrusted to Right: Including the cross assistance to the StandDesk boosted the wobble motion for lower elevations. With the cross support the wobble movement really did not begin till you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity became bad.

Note: It’s really important with adjustable standing workdesks to totally tighten all hardware. If there is hardware that is not completely tight, the motion experienced when reached standing elevation will be exaggerated. This is especially real with a desk framework that consists of 32 bolts, there are far too many points at which the desk has a chance to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually tested in our laboratories, we need to narrow our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to shorter customers with narrower desktops, as the stability just 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 fairly apparent reason. Essentially all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are had by Swedish, Danish or German business that developed this market, and also their typical people are a great deal taller than the typical Oriental customer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long time back. And also they have far more robot automation, laser-cutting equipment, and large experience making standing workdesk bases, needless to say.

But if you’re not too high, don’t have an inordinate quantity of heavy devices on your desktop computer, and also don’t require as well wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will offer you good value.

All that could transform with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he expects to launch at some time in the future. Originally we were informed 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 trouble obtaining the product top quality he needs out of a number of Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s attempted collaborating with. The brand-new layout is apparently mosting likely to be much easier to construct and also have a heftier bar design, among other improvements. He claims the brand-new base will certainly be offered in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” arrangement, reducing our problem regarding side-load stressing on the lifting columns.

If this brand-new base ever comes to market we’ll update you below. We’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as the most current news on the business is that Yu shut the small Los Angeles office and also has actually moved it to join with all its various other workers in southeast Asia.

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