The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, and also has actually been gobbled up by millennials in impressive volumes. While it brings a ten-year service warranty (the lengthiest of any Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not always a trusted sign of the expected helpful life of the lifting columns. For the price, the StandDesk is a fantastic lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and also other Chinese-made desks. Regardless of its stability problems this is a much much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever wish to be, as well as a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad group of Chinese-made workdesks that is gaining customers from both its cheaper as well as pricier peers.

StandDesk Building, Configuration, and also Devices

Constructing the desk is quite easy if you follow the detailed guidelines. All of the screws, bolts, washing machines, as well as spring washing machines can be found in separate bags that are noted with their destination: table top, frame, as well as spares. There’s an included hex device for fastening all of the screws right into the frame, or, appear a hex bit into your power tool– just be careful not to over-tighten.

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

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up likewise includes height-adjustable rotation gears to maintain the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was very practical for the carpeted office flooring. I’m likewise making use of a floor mat to secure the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting height, as well as push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the financial investment. The switches are all variable pressure set, implying the up and down arrowheads will certainly adjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or constantly readjust the height by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for 2 seconds. The memory switches are similar in design: push to remember the height setting, or hold the button down for five seconds to store a brand-new elevation value. I’m utilizing button 1 for my sitting placement and switch 4 for my standing setting, which gives me 2 and also 3 for anything I might 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 documented my first impacts:

The electric motors are quiet yet can be heard in the next room over. It takes probably 25 secs for the desk to totally change from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (specifically this LX version), creating the desk to obtain a little rough when I change my weight against the key-board. In knowledge, I must have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my workdesk after establishing the weight of my displays. If you intend to do a twin screen configuration, get the crossbar.

Since gravity presses the discs in a human spine, I require to increase the desk greater in the early morning and also reduced it in the evening.

An anti-fatigue floor covering is definitely crucial for long duration standing. I purchased an Octagonal floor covering from SmartCells, using rubber “cells” that are envisioned listed below.

Performance

Despite any kind of troubles I might have had with the handset or the cookie-cutter design, virtually all of those concerns gotten rid of once I actually came down to utilizing this point.

I really did not assume it was also possible, the StandDesk somehow manages to be also much more stable than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing elevations. A lot of days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pressed against my wall; not always since it’s that shaky, but just because I want as much stability as I can obtain.

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 crossbar enhancement, which they assert adds much more security when acquired as a part of the package deal.When it concerns weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet much more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for approximately 350 pounds of weight capacity.

I have actually been using the desk for about three weeks currently for daily job (and also adhering to standing workdesk ideal methods), whether it’s keying out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer every now and then. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered drinks, and also the surface 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 multiple clean downs with a cloth.

Though I never deliberately attempt to dent any desks as well hard, throughout some lighter tests (tossing a set of keys onto it from a range, for instance), it still stood up without a lot of noticeable indicators of damages.

Finally, when I determined the noise output of the desk while it climbed from a sitting position to standing and also back again, it was without a doubt the quietest we have actually tested yet. I could hardly get it to make more than regarding 9.5 dB of noise, so if your most significant issue is the whirr of your electric motor, this is certainly the one for you.

Customer care

Now, typically I don’t consist of much concerning the customer service support of any kind of offered company, just due to the fact that I really feel that generally if an item works the means its meant to, I shouldn’t ever have a reason to call them in the first place. And while I want I could say that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I just can’t finish this review without stating the many, seemingly endless troubles I ran into trying to obtain my workdesk created.

For beginners, the desk I was sent out really did not have any type of memory handset included originally, which suggested I had no chance of in fact managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I spoke to StandDesk regarding this concern, who returned to me around a day later on with an apology as well as a pledge that a brand-new one would certainly be shipped quickly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our troubles …
Regarding 4 days later a mobile arrived in the mail. The phone originally activated, however it had not been long before I observed that none of the programmable buttons worked, nor did the down button, but also for some factor the “memory” switch handled the down function just great. I called the company once more, and also they apologized for the mixup as well as stated they would have a brand-new panel and also control box bent on me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my new panel and also control box got here. When I installed them both the desk lastly began working the method it was meant to, but not after practically a month of waiting and also back and forth with a business that could not bear in mind to ship a core part of their product inside the same box from the beginning.

Points to Consider

Regardless of its bankable functions, this stand desk additionally has its very own downsides. Considering that no single stand desk might catch all of the attributes that you might require, you might think about these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as standard

Not having a stabilizing crossbar is certainly not a deal-breaker, particularly taking into consideration several of our other preferred desks such as the Completely Jarvis also do not have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (extra on this later too).

The crossbar is seen by some as a limitation, making it harder to place your legs pleasantly listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they supply included security, typically critical when desks are totally prolonged.

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 regarding, although if you truly wanted a desk with a crossbar after that we advise you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Alternatively, StandDesk does use a separate add-on bar that you can include in the desk yourself, just for an extra $49.95.

Security

The security of a standing workdesk is among one of the most vital elements of these desks. Without a stable desk you’ll locate it difficult to concentrate, which can cause you becoming less thinking about using the desk at standing height. To obtain the best return on your investment, you’ll want to more than happy when utilizing the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the first workdesk that I have actually checked with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my security tests right into 2 areas. Both examinations will consist of the common front to back rocking test as well as a left to ideal wobble. The first will be without the cross assistance and also the secondly will be with it. Simply to keep in mind, StandDesk.co states that the addition of the cross support can increase security by up to 15%. I have no suggestion how they thought of that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I examined that wobbled at the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the rocking activity misbehaved. Yet factor it would certainly impact your job.

With Cross Support

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

Delegated Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk improved the wobble activity for reduced heights. With the cross support the wobble motion really did not begin till you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion ended up being negative.

Keep in mind: It’s really important with flexible standing desks to fully tighten all hardware. If there is equipment that is not completely tight, the activity experienced when reached standing elevation will be overemphasized. This is particularly real with a desk framework that includes 32 screws, there are far way too many points at which the desk has an opportunity to move.

Conclusion

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve tested in our laboratories, we have to narrow our referral on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter individuals 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 much better suited to these applications, as well as for a fairly evident factor. Practically all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are had by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this industry, and also their average people are a lot taller than the average Asian customer, so they started making longer-stroke training legs a long time earlier. And also they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting devices, and sheer experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

If you’re not as well high, do not have an excessive quantity of hefty tools on your desktop, and also don’t require also large of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will offer you good bang for your buck.

All that could transform with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he expects to launch sometime in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later it has yet to appear, and also Yu states he’s had difficulty obtaining the product high quality he requires out of several Chinese factories he’s tried collaborating with. The brand-new layout is supposedly going to be much easier to assemble and have a heftier bar style, to name a few refinements. He claims the new base will be used in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” setup, reducing our concern regarding side-load worrying on the training columns.

If this brand-new base ever pertains to market we’ll upgrade you right here. However we’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as one of the most current information on the business 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 new $399 standing desk with outstanding efficiency has been introduce via the new joint venture between US-based iMovR and also China-based Eureka, the i1 electrical standing desk. While limited in size as well as shade options, it has actually taken the mantle far from StandDesk’s long-ago condition as the very best standing workdesk under $400.

The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, and has actually been demolished by millennials in excellent quantities. While it brings a ten-year service warranty (the lengthiest of any kind of Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not necessarily a trustworthy indicator of the anticipated useful life of the training columns. For the rate, the StandDesk is a terrific lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis and other Chinese-made desks. In spite of its security issues this is a much much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever before intend to be, and also a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide group of Chinese-made workdesks that is gaining consumers from both its cheaper and also more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Setup, and Gadgets

Developing the desk is pretty easy if you comply with the detailed instructions. All of the screws, bolts, washers, and also spring washers come in different bags that are marked with their destination: tabletop, structure, as well as spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for attaching every one of the screws into the framework, or, pop in a hex little bit into your power tool– 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 screws that are fastened to the leg setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up additionally consists of height-adjustable rotation gears to maintain the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was really helpful for the carpeted office flooring. I’m additionally using a floor mat to secure the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting elevation, as well as push the chair when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the investment. The buttons are all variable pressure set, meaning the up and down arrowheads will certainly readjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continuously adjust the elevation by about 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for two secs. The memory switches are similar in style: push to recall the elevation setting, or hold the button down for 5 secs to store a new elevation value. I’m using button 1 for my resting setting and also switch 4 for my standing position, which provides me 2 and 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

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

The motors are quiet however can be heard in the following room over. It takes possibly 25 secs for the desk to completely change from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side keep an eye on arm (especially this LX design), causing the desk to get a little rocky when I move my weight against the keyboard. In hindsight, I ought to have acquired the bar upgrade for my workdesk after determining the weight of my screens. If you plan to do a dual monitor configuration, get the bar.

Because gravity compresses the discs in a human spine, I require to raise the desk greater in the morning and also reduced it in the evening.

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

Performance

Regardless of any kind of problems I may have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter design, practically all of those worries washed away once I in fact came down to using this point.

I didn’t assume it was also feasible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be also more stable than the Jarvis, both at sitting as well as standing elevations. Most days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pressed versus my wall; not necessarily since it’s that unsteady, but even if I want as much stability as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also further, proving to be just as steady on its own at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s crossbar addition, which they assert adds a lot more stability when bought as a part of the bundle deal.When it pertains to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet much more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for as much as 350 lbs of weight ability.

I’ve been using the desk for about three weeks currently for daily work (and complying with standing desk ideal methods), whether it’s keying out reviews like this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer periodically. The desk stands up well against non-coastered beverages, and the finish in addition to the desk still really feels just as smooth and also slick as the day I opened it despite days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and numerous wipe downs with a rag.

Though I never ever deliberately try to damage any type of desks as well hard, during some lighter tests (throwing a collection of secrets onto it from a distance, as an example), it still stood up without a lot of visible indications of damages.

Lastly, when I determined the sound outcome of the desk while it increased from a sitting setting to standing and also back once more, it was without a doubt the quietest we have actually examined yet. I could hardly get it to make more than concerning 9.5 dB of sound, so if your largest issue is the whirr of your motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Customer support

Currently, generally I don’t consist of much about the customer service assistance of any offered business, just due to the fact that I really feel that in general if a product works the method its expected to, I shouldn’t ever before have a reason to call them to begin with. As well as while I wish I might state that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I merely can’t finish this evaluation without mentioning the countless, seemingly countless issues I experienced attempting to obtain my desk put together.

For beginners, the desk I was sent out didn’t have any type of memory phone consisted of originally, which suggested I had no other way of really managing the up/down feature on the desk itself. I contacted StandDesk about this concern, that returned to me around a day later with an apology and also an assurance that a new one would be shipped out shortly.

Standdesk review handset

The source of all our problems …
Regarding four days later a mobile got here in the mail. The handset originally activated, yet it had not been long prior to I saw that none of the programmable switches worked, neither did the down switch, but for some factor the “memory” button managed the down function just great. I spoke to the firm once more, and they excused the mixup and claimed they would have a brand-new panel and also control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later on my brand-new panel as well as control box showed up. Once I mounted them both the desk lastly began functioning the way it was supposed to, however not after almost a month of waiting and also back and forth with a company that couldn’t keep in mind to ship a core component of their item inside the very same box from the beginning.

Points to Consider

Regardless of its bankable attributes, this stand up workdesk also has its very own drawbacks. Considering that no single stand desk can capture all of the features that you may require, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Crossbar as criterion

Not having a stabilizing crossbar is certainly not a deal-breaker, particularly thinking about some of our various other preferred 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 also).

The crossbar is seen by some as a limitation, making it more challenging to put your legs easily listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they provide included security, typically critical when desks are completely prolonged.

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

Alternatively, StandDesk does offer a separate add-on bar that you can add to the desk yourself, just for an additional $49.95.

Stability

The stability of a standing workdesk is just one of the most crucial facets of these desks. Without a steady workdesk you’ll find it difficult to focus, which can bring about you ending up being less thinking about making use of the desk at standing elevation. To get the most effective return on your financial investment, you’ll want to be happy when using the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the first workdesk that I have evaluated with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my stability tests right into 2 sections. Both examinations will certainly consist of the regular front to back shaking test and also a left to best wobble. The first will certainly lack the cross assistance and also the second will be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co states that the enhancement of the cross support can increase security by up to 15%. I have no concept just how they generated that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various scenario. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I tested that tottered at the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the shaking activity was bad. Yet factor it would certainly impact your work.

With Cross Support

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

Entrusted to Right: Including the cross support to the StandDesk improved the wobble motion for lower elevations. With the cross assistance the wobble movement didn’t begin up until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity became negative.

Keep in mind: It’s really important with adjustable standing workdesks to completely tighten up all hardware. If there is equipment that is not completely tight, the motion experienced when extended to standing height will be exaggerated. This is specifically true with a desk framework that consists of 32 bolts, there are far a lot of points at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve checked in our labs, we have to narrow our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter individuals with narrower desktop computers, as the stability just isn’t there for a large mass elevated high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be much better suited to these applications, and for a relatively apparent factor. Virtually all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this industry, and their average citizens are a whole lot taller than the ordinary Eastern customer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a very long time earlier. As well as they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting tools, as well as large experience making standing workdesk bases, it goes without saying.

However if you’re not too high, don’t have an inordinate amount of heavy devices on your desktop, and don’t need too wide of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly offer you excellent value.

All that could alter with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he expects to release at some point in the future. Initially we were told we would certainly see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later it has yet to materialize, and Yu states he’s had trouble getting the item quality he requires out of numerous Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried working with. The new style is supposedly mosting likely to be a lot easier to set up and have a heftier crossbar style, to name a few refinements. He claims the new base will certainly be used in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” setup, easing our worry concerning side-load emphasizing on the training columns.

If this new base ever before involves market we’ll upgrade you right here. Yet we’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as one of the most recent news on the company is that Yu shut the little Los Angeles office as well as has moved it to accompany all its other workers in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a new $399 standing workdesk with outstanding efficiency has been present via the new joint venture between US-based iMovR and China-based Eureka, the i1 electrical standing workdesk. While restricted in size and also color choices, it has taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago status as the very best standing desk under $400.