The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, and also 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 case it’s not always a reliable sign of the expected helpful life of the training columns. But for the cost, the StandDesk is an excellent lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and other Chinese-made desks. Regardless of its stability concerns this is a much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever want to be, as well as a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide category of Chinese-made workdesks that is gaining customers from both its cheaper as well as pricier peers.

StandDesk Construction, Setup, and Devices

Developing the desk is quite straight forward if you adhere to the thorough directions. All of the screws, screws, washing machines, and springtime washing machines can be found in separate bags that are marked with their location: tabletop, frame, and also spares. There’s an included hex tool for securing every one of the bolts right into the structure, or, appear a hex little bit right into your power device– just beware not to over-tighten.

Every one 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 attached to the leg assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up also includes height-adjustable rotation equipments to stabilize the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was really practical for the carpeted home office floor. I’m also making use of a flooring mat to secure the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting height, and also press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller was worth the financial investment. The buttons are all variable pressure configured, meaning the backwards and forwards arrows will adjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or constantly adjust the height by about 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for 2 secs. The memory buttons are comparable in style: push to recall the height setup, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to store a new height value. I’m making use of button 1 for my sitting position and switch 4 for my standing position, which offers me 2 and 3 for anything I may need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I’ve been using the brand-new workdesk for a couple of weeks as well as have actually made a note of my first impressions:

The motors are quiet but can be listened to in the next space over. It takes possibly 25 secs for the desk to completely shift from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (specifically this LX design), triggering the desk to obtain a little rocky when I shift my weight against the keyboard. In hindsight, I should have bought the bar upgrade for my workdesk after identifying the weight of my monitors. If you prepare to do a twin display configuration, get the bar.

Because gravity presses the discs in a human spinal column, I require to raise the desk greater in the early morning and also lower it in the evening.

An anti-fatigue mat is definitely essential for long duration standing. I acquired an Octagonal mat from SmartCells, utilizing rubber “cells” that are visualized below.

Efficiency

In spite of any type of issues I might have had with the handset or the cookie-cutter layout, basically all of those worries gotten rid of as soon as I in fact came down to utilizing this thing.

Although I didn’t assume it was also feasible, the StandDesk somehow takes care of to be a lot more secure than the Jarvis, both at sitting and also standing heights. Many days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pressed against my wall surface; not necessarily because it’s that shaky, yet just because I want as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also better, proving to be just as steady by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s crossbar addition, which they assert adds even more stability when bought as a part of the plan deal.When it pertains to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for as much as 350 lbs of weight ability.

I have actually been making use of the desk for concerning three weeks now for day-to-day job (as well as complying with standing workdesk best techniques), whether it’s inputting out reviews such as this one from our desktop or a laptop from time to time. The desk holds up well against non-coastered beverages, and also the surface in addition to the desk still really feels equally as smooth and slick as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and also numerous clean downs with a rag.

Though I never purposefully try to damage any type of desks also hard, throughout some lighter examinations (throwing a collection of tricks onto it from a distance, for instance), it still held up without a lot of visible signs of damages.

Last but not least, when I gauged the sound result of the desk while it climbed from a resting placement to standing and also back once more, it was without a doubt the quietest we have actually examined yet. I might barely get it to make more than about 9.5 dB of sound, so if your most significant problem is the whirr of your motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Customer support

Now, generally I don’t consist of much regarding the customer support support of any kind of offered firm, only since I really feel that generally if a product works the means its expected to, I shouldn’t ever before have a factor to call them to begin with. And while I desire I can say that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I merely can’t finish this review without mentioning the countless, seemingly limitless problems I experienced attempting to get my workdesk created.

For beginners, the desk I was sent didn’t have any type of memory handset included originally, which indicated I had no chance of really controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I contacted StandDesk regarding this problem, that returned to me around a day later on with an apology and also an assurance that a new one would be shipped soon.

Standdesk review handset

The source of all our problems …
About 4 days later on a handset showed up in the mail. The mobile phone initially turned on, but it had not been long before I discovered that none of the programmable buttons worked, nor did the down switch, but for some reason the “memory” button dealt with the down feature just fine. I contacted the firm again, as well as they excused the mixup and also stated they would have a brand-new panel and control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later on my brand-new panel and control box arrived. As soon as I mounted them both the desk ultimately began functioning the means it was expected to, but not after practically a month of waiting and back and forth with a firm that couldn’t bear in mind to deliver a core element of their product inside the same box from the outset.

Things to Consider

In spite of its bankable features, this stand workdesk also has its very own disadvantages. Given that no single stand workdesk might record all of the functions that you may need, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as standard

Not having a supporting bar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, specifically taking into consideration a few of our various other preferred workdesks such as the Completely Jarvis likewise do not have one. This workdesk does have one if you desire, yet it is a paid add-on (a lot more on this later too).

The crossbar is seen by some as a limitation, making it more challenging to put your legs conveniently listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they give added security, frequently critical when desks are fully extended.

We have not read any complaints of the security of this desk, so we don’t assume its something to really be worried about, although if you actually desired a desk with a bar then we suggest you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Stability

The security of a standing desk is just one of the most essential aspects of these workdesks. Without a secure desk you’ll locate it difficult to focus, which can cause you coming to be much less curious about making use of the desk at standing elevation. To get the very best return on your financial investment, you’ll intend to enjoy when utilizing the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the very first desk that I have evaluated with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my security tests into 2 areas. Both examinations will certainly include the common front to back shaking test as well as an entrusted to right wobble. The initial will be without the cross support and the second will certainly be with it. Simply to keep in mind, StandDesk.co states that the addition of the cross support can increase stability by as much as 15%. I have no concept exactly how they thought of that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a different situation. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd workdesk that I evaluated that wobbled at the bottom with weight on the desktop. The initial was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the shaking motion misbehaved. Yet factor it would impact your job.

With Cross Support

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

Entrusted to Right: Adding the cross assistance to the StandDesk improved the wobble activity for lower elevations. With the cross support the wobble motion didn’t begin until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement ended up being bad.

Note: It’s extremely important with adjustable standing workdesks to fully tighten up all equipment. If there is hardware that is not entirely limited, the movement experienced when extended to standing elevation will be exaggerated. This is especially real with a desk framework that consists of 32 bolts, there are much too many points at which the desk has a possibility to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve evaluated in our laboratories, we need to narrow our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to shorter customers with narrower desktop computers, as the stability just isn’t there for a large mass raised high off the ground. American-made desks will be much better fit to these applications, and for a relatively apparent reason. Basically all American-made bases are made in US factories that are had by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this market, as well as their average residents are a lot taller than the ordinary Oriental consumer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long period of time back. And also they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting equipment, and also sheer experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

If you’re not also tall, don’t have an extreme amount of hefty equipment on your desktop computer, and don’t need also large of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly give you great bang for your buck.

All that could transform with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he expects to launch at some time in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later on it has yet to materialize, and Yu states he’s had difficulty getting the item high quality he requires out of a number of Chinese factories he’s tried working with. The new design is supposedly going to be a lot easier to set up as well as have a heftier crossbar style, among other refinements. He states the brand-new base will certainly be offered in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” setup, easing our worry regarding side-load stressing on the training columns.

If this brand-new base ever concerns market we’ll update you right here. However we’re not holding our breath any longer as the most recent information on the business is that Yu closed the tiny Los Angeles workplace as well as has transferred it to accompany all its other employees in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a brand-new $399 standing desk with impressive performance has been present through the brand-new joint venture in between US-based iMovR as well as China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing workdesk. While limited in size and also color alternatives, it has taken the mantle far from StandDesk’s long-ago status as the most effective standing workdesk under $400.

The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, and also has actually been demolished by millennials in excellent volumes. While it brings a ten-year guarantee (the longest of any kind of Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not always a trustworthy indicator of the expected helpful life of the training columns. For the cost, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis as well as other Chinese-made workdesks. In spite of its security concerns this is a far better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever before want to be, as well as a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide category of Chinese-made desks that is winning over consumers from both its less expensive and also costlier peers.

StandDesk Building And Construction, Setup, and Gadgets

Constructing the desk is rather easy if you adhere to the thorough directions. All of the screws, bolts, washers, and spring washers been available in different bags that are noted with their location: table top, frame, and also spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for fastening all of the screws into the structure, or, appear a hex little bit right into your power tool– just be careful not to over-tighten.

Every one of the components have a premium quality surface to them with rounded corners to stay clear of cut hands. Below is a shot of all the screws that are fastened to the leg assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up likewise includes height-adjustable rotation equipments to support the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was very useful for the carpeted office floor. I’m likewise using a floor mat to protect the carpeting from chair wheel damage at sitting height, and also press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the investment. The switches are all variable pressure programmed, implying the backwards and forwards arrowheads will change the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or constantly adjust the elevation by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for two secs. The memory switches are similar in design: push to remember the height setup, or hold the button down for five seconds to store a new elevation worth. I’m utilizing switch 1 for my sitting setting as well as button 4 for my standing position, which provides me 2 as well as 3 for anything I could require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I’ve been using the new workdesk for a couple of weeks and have actually documented my initial impacts:

The motors are quiet however can be heard in the next area over. It takes probably 25 seconds for the desk to totally transition from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (specifically this LX version), causing the desk to get a little rocky when I move my weight against the keyboard. In hindsight, I should have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my desk after determining the weight of my screens. If you plan to do a double display configuration, get the crossbar.

Due to the fact that gravity compresses the discs in a human spinal column, I need to elevate the desk higher in the early morning and reduced it at night.

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

Efficiency

Regardless of any problems I might have had with the handset or the cookie-cutter design, pretty much all of those issues removed once I actually came down to utilizing this point.

Although I didn’t think it was also possible, the StandDesk somehow manages to be a lot more steady than the Jarvis, both at sitting and standing elevations. Many days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pressed against my wall surface; not always 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, verifying to be just as consistent by itself at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar addition, which they assert includes much more stability when purchased as a part of the bundle deal.When it involves weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet even more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 lbs of weight capability.

I’ve been using the desk for about three weeks currently for day-to-day job (and also complying with standing desk ideal techniques), whether it’s keying out reviews like this one from our desktop computer or a laptop every now and then. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered drinks, and also the surface on top of the desk still feels equally as smooth and also slick as the day I opened it in spite of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and also several wipe downs with a cloth.

I never ever deliberately attempt to dent any type of desks too hard, throughout some lighter examinations (throwing a collection of tricks onto it from a distance, for instance), it still held up without as well several noticeable indicators of damage.

Last but not least, when I gauged the noise outcome of the desk while it increased from a sitting setting to standing and also back again, it was by far the quietest we have actually checked yet. I can barely get it to make greater than regarding 9.5 dB of noise, so if your biggest issue is the whirr of your electric motor, this is certainly the one for you.

Client service

Currently, normally I do not consist of much about the customer care support of any type of given business, just because I feel that generally if a product works the way its meant to, I should not ever before have a reason to call them to begin with. As well as while I wish I might say that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I simply can’t finish this evaluation without pointing out the many, apparently unlimited troubles I experienced attempting to obtain my workdesk put together.

For beginners, the desk I was sent really did not have any kind of memory mobile included originally, which meant I had no chance of actually controlling the up/down function on the desk itself. I contacted StandDesk concerning this problem, that got back to me around a day later with an apology as well as a pledge that a brand-new one would be shipped out soon.

Standdesk review handset

The resource of all our problems …
Concerning four days later on a handset showed up in the mail. The mobile initially activated, however it wasn’t long prior to I noticed that none of the programmable buttons functioned, neither did the down switch, however, for some factor the “memory” switch managed the down function simply great. I spoke to the firm once more, and also they excused the mixup and also claimed they would certainly have a new panel and also control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later my new panel as well as control box got here. As soon as I installed them both the desk lastly started functioning the way it was supposed to, but not after practically a month of waiting as well as to and fro with a company that couldn’t keep in mind to deliver a core component of their product inside the same box from the outset.

Things to Take into consideration

In spite of its bankable functions, this stand desk also has its own disadvantages. Given that no singular stand desk can capture all of the features that you might need, you may take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as criterion

Not having a supporting bar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, specifically taking into consideration some of our other favored workdesks such as the Completely Jarvis additionally don’t have one. In fact, this desk does have one if you desire, but it is a paid add-on (more on this later on too).

The crossbar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it tougher to place your legs comfortably below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they offer added security, usually critical when desks are totally prolonged.

We have not read any kind of grievances of the stability of this workdesk, so we do not think its something to actually be worried about, although if you truly desired a workdesk with a crossbar then we recommend you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

StandDesk does provide a separate add-on crossbar that you can include to the workdesk on your own, simply for an extra $49.95.

Stability

The security of a standing desk is just one of one of the most vital facets of these desks. Without a stable workdesk you’ll find it tough to concentrate, which could cause you becoming less interested in using the desk at standing height. To obtain the best return on your investment, you’ll wish to more than happy when using the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the initial workdesk that I have tested with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my security tests into 2 sections. Both examinations will certainly consist of the common front to back shaking test and a left to right wobble. The very first will be without the cross assistance as well as the secondly will be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co says that the enhancement of the cross support can enhance security by up to 15%. I have no concept just how they came up with that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a different scenario. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd workdesk that I evaluated 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 activity was bad. Yet factor it would certainly affect your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Delegated Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble activity for reduced heights. With the cross support the wobble motion really did not start until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement came to be bad.

Note: It’s very important with flexible standing desks to completely tighten all hardware. If there is equipment that is not entirely tight, the activity experienced when extended to standing elevation will certainly be exaggerated. This is specifically real with a workdesk framework that consists of 32 bolts, there are far a lot of points at which the desk has an opportunity to move.

Conclusion

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually checked in our labs, we have to tighten our referral on the StandDesk Pro to shorter customers with narrower desktop computers, as the security just isn’t there for a large mass boosted high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be better suited to these applications, and also for a fairly apparent factor. Essentially all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German companies that created this industry, and their ordinary citizens are a great deal taller than the average Oriental consumer, so they started making longer-stroke training legs a very long time earlier. As well as they have far more robot automation, laser-cutting equipment, as well as large experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

If you’re not as well tall, do not have an excessive amount of hefty devices on your desktop computer, and don’t require as well broad of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will provide you excellent bang for your dollar.

All that may alter with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he expects to release at some time 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 Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the item top quality he needs out of numerous Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s attempted dealing with. The new design is apparently mosting likely to be a lot easier to set up as well as have a heftier bar style, to name a few improvements. He states the new base will certainly be used in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” setup, easing our problem about side-load emphasizing on the lifting columns.

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

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