The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, and also has been gobbled up by millennials in impressive quantities. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the lengthiest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not necessarily a trusted sign of the anticipated helpful life of the training columns. For the cost, the StandDesk is a fantastic lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and also other Chinese-made workdesks. In spite of its security problems this is a much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever before hope to be, and also a good value in general. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide group of Chinese-made workdesks that is gaining consumers from both its cheaper as well as more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Setup, and Gizmos

Building the desk is pretty straight forward if you comply with the in-depth instructions. All of the screws, bolts, washing machines, and also springtime washers been available in different bags that are marked with their location: table top, framework, and also spares. There’s an included hex device for fastening all of the screws right into the structure, or, appear a hex little bit right into your power tool– just take care not to over-tighten.

Every one of the parts have a high quality coating to them with rounded edges to prevent cut hands. Below is a shot of all the bolts that are fastened to the leg setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up additionally includes height-adjustable turning gears to maintain the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was extremely valuable for the carpeted office floor. I’m likewise using a floor mat to shield the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting elevation, and press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the investment. The switches are all variable pressure configured, meaning the backwards and forwards arrows will adjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or constantly adjust the elevation by about 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for 2 secs. The memory switches are comparable in style: press to recall the elevation setup, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to save a new height value. I’m utilizing switch 1 for my resting setting and also switch 4 for my standing placement, which provides me 2 and also 3 for anything I could require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been utilizing the new desk for a few weeks and also have actually written down my preliminary perceptions:

The electric motors are quiet however can be heard in the next room over. It takes possibly 25 secs for the desk to fully shift from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (specifically this LX version), triggering the desk to get a little rocky when I move my weight versus the keyboard. In knowledge, I should have purchased the bar upgrade for my workdesk after determining the weight of my monitors. If you plan to do a twin monitor setup, obtain the bar.

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

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

Performance

Regardless of any kind of issues I may have had with the mobile or the cookie-cutter layout, basically every one of those problems gotten rid of as soon as I really got down to using this thing.

Although I didn’t assume it was even feasible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be a lot more secure than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing elevations. Many days I such as to run my Jarvis at max height while pressed versus my wall; not necessarily since it’s that wobbly, but just because I want as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even additionally, proving to be equally as constant by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s crossbar addition, which they declare adds a lot more stability when acquired as a part of the bundle deal.When it concerns weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 lbs of weight capacity.

I have actually been using the desk for concerning three weeks currently for day-to-day job (and also complying with standing desk best practices), whether it’s typing out reviews similar to this one from our desktop or a laptop periodically. The desk holds up well against non-coastered drinks, and the finish in addition to the desk still feels just as smooth and glossy as the day I opened it in spite of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and numerous wipe downs with a dustcloth.

Though I never purposefully try to damage any desks too hard, throughout some lighter examinations (throwing a collection of secrets onto it from a distance, for instance), it still stood up without a lot of visible indications of damage.

When I measured the noise result of the desk while it climbed from a resting setting to standing and also back again, it was by far the quietest we have actually checked. I could barely get it to make greater than regarding 9.5 dB of sound, so if your most significant concern is the whirr of your electric motor, this is certainly the one for you.

Customer Service

Now, normally I don’t consist of much concerning the customer service support of any type of provided business, just since I really feel that generally if a product works the method its supposed to, I should not ever have a reason to call them to begin with. And also while I wish I can state that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I just can’t complete this review without discussing the various, seemingly countless troubles I experienced trying to get my desk put together.

For starters, the desk I was sent didn’t have any type of memory phone consisted of initially, which implied I had no way of in fact regulating the up/down function on the desk itself. I spoke to StandDesk concerning this concern, that returned to me around a day later with an apology and also a pledge that a brand-new one would certainly be shipped quickly.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The resource of all our troubles …
About 4 days later on a phone got here in the mail. The phone originally switched on, however it wasn’t long prior to I observed that none of the programmable buttons functioned, neither did the down button, but also for some factor the “memory” switch handled the down function just great. I contacted the business again, and they excused the mixup as well as stated they would have a new panel and also control box bent on me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my brand-new panel and also control box got here. When I installed them both the desk lastly began working the means it was intended to, yet not after nearly a month of waiting as well as backward and forward with a firm that could not bear in mind to ship a core element of their item inside the exact same box from the beginning.

Points to Think about

Despite its bankable functions, this stand workdesk also has its very own drawbacks. Given that no particular stand workdesk might capture every one of the features that you may need, you might consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as requirement

Not having a stabilizing bar is definitely not a deal-breaker, particularly thinking about several of our various other preferred workdesks such as the Completely Jarvis likewise do not have one. As a matter of fact, this workdesk does have one if you want, yet it is a paid add-on (much more on this later on too).

The bar is seen by some as a barrier, making it more difficult to put your legs pleasantly below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they supply included security, typically essential when desks are completely extended.

We have not check out any kind of issues of the security of this workdesk, so we do not assume its something to truly be concerned about, although if you really wanted a workdesk with a bar after that we advise you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

StandDesk does use a different add-on bar that you can include to the workdesk on your own, simply for an additional $49.95.

Security

The security of a standing workdesk is one of the most vital elements of these desks. Without a secure desk you’ll discover it tough to focus, which might cause you ending up being less interested in using the desk at standing elevation. To obtain the most effective return on your investment, you’ll wish to be happy when making use of the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the initial workdesk that I have examined with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my stability tests into two areas. Both examinations will certainly consist of the normal front to back rocking examination as well as an entrusted to appropriate wobble. The first will certainly be without the cross assistance as well as the second will certainly be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co claims that the addition of the cross assistance can boost security by up to 15%. I have no idea exactly how they created that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various scenario. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I checked that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The initial was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the rocking activity misbehaved. Beyond this point it would impact your work.

With Cross Assistance

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

Entrusted to Right: Including the cross support to the StandDesk boosted the wobble activity for reduced heights. With the cross support the wobble activity didn’t begin until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity became bad.

Keep in mind: It’s extremely important with flexible standing desks to completely tighten all equipment. If there is hardware that is not completely tight, the activity experienced when reached standing height will certainly be overemphasized. This is specifically true with a workdesk structure that consists of 32 bolts, there are far way too many points at which the desk has a chance to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually evaluated in our labs, we have to narrow our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the stability just isn’t there for a huge mass raised high off the ground. American-made desks will be better suited to these applications, and also for a fairly evident factor. Practically all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German companies that developed this industry, as well as their typical residents are a lot taller than the average Asian consumer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long period of time ago. And they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting equipment, as well as sheer experience making standing desk bases, it goes without saying.

But if you’re not as well high, don’t have an excessive amount of hefty tools on your desktop computer, as well as don’t require as well wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly give you good value.

All that may transform with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he anticipates to launch sometime in the future. Originally we were informed we would certainly see it by June 2018. More than a year later it has yet to materialize, as well as Yu states he’s had problem getting the product quality he needs out of several Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s attempted working with. The brand-new style is apparently going to be a lot easier to put together as well as have a heftier crossbar layout, among other refinements. He states the brand-new base will be provided in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” arrangement, minimizing our worry regarding side-load stressing on the training columns.

If this new base ever involves market we’ll upgrade you below. We’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as the most recent news on the business is that Yu shut the tiny Los Angeles office and also has moved it to join with all its other employees in southeast Asia.

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

The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, as well as has been gobbled up by millennials in remarkable quantities. While it carries a ten-year guarantee (the longest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not always a trustworthy indication of the anticipated valuable life of the training columns. But for the cost, the StandDesk is an excellent lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made workdesks. Regardless of its stability concerns this is a far better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever hope to be, and also a good value overall. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad classification of Chinese-made desks that is swaying customers from both its more affordable and also more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Setup, and also Devices

Constructing the desk is quite straight forward if you comply with the in-depth guidelines. All of the screws, screws, washing machines, and spring washing machines been available in different bags that are marked with their location: table top, framework, as well as spares. There’s an included hex device for attaching every one of the bolts into the structure, or, pop in a hex bit into your power tool– just be careful not to over-tighten.

All of the components have a premium quality finish to them with rounded edges to avoid cut hands. Below is a shot of all the bolts that are attached to the leg setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly additionally consists of height-adjustable turning gears to maintain the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was extremely useful for the carpeted office flooring. I’m likewise using a floor mat to safeguard the carpeting from chair wheel damages at sitting elevation, as well as press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller was worth the investment. The switches are all variable pressure programmed, meaning the backwards and forwards arrows 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 seconds. The memory switches are comparable in style: press to remember the height setting, or hold the button down for five secs to keep a new height worth. I’m using switch 1 for my resting position and also switch 4 for my standing setting, which provides me 2 and also 3 for anything I could need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been using the new workdesk for a couple of weeks and also have jotted down my preliminary perceptions:

The electric motors are quiet yet can be listened to in the following space over. It takes possibly 25 secs for the desk to completely shift from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side keep an eye on arm (especially this LX version), creating the desk to get a little rough when I change my weight versus the key-board. In knowledge, I need to have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my desk after determining the weight of my screens. If you intend to do a twin display configuration, get the bar.

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

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

Performance

Regardless of any problems I might have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter layout, practically every one of those concerns gotten rid of once I really got down to utilizing this thing.

Although I didn’t assume it was also feasible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be even more secure than the Jarvis, both at sitting and also standing heights. The majority of days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed versus my wall; not always since it’s that unsteady, however just because I desire as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also additionally, confirming to be equally as stable by itself at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the business’s crossbar enhancement, which they assert includes even more security when acquired as a part of the bundle deal.When it comes to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 pounds of weight capacity.

I have actually been using the desk for concerning 3 weeks currently for everyday work (and also complying with standing workdesk best methods), whether it’s keying out reviews like this one from our desktop computer or a laptop periodically. The desk holds up well against non-coastered drinks, and also the coating on top of the desk still really feels equally as smooth and glossy as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it as well as numerous clean downs with a dustcloth.

I never ever purposefully try to damage any type of desks too hard, during some lighter tests (tossing a collection of secrets onto it from a distance, for example), it still held up without as well lots of visible indications of damages.

Finally, when I determined the noise output of the desk while it rose from a sitting position to standing and also back once more, it was without a doubt the quietest we have actually checked yet. I could barely get it to make more than concerning 9.5 dB of noise, so if your greatest worry is the whirr of your motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Customer support

Now, typically I don’t consist of much about the client service assistance of any type of given firm, only due to the fact that I really feel that in general if an item functions the way its meant to, I shouldn’t ever before have a reason to call them in the first place. And also while I wish I could claim that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I just can’t complete this testimonial without pointing out the countless, relatively endless issues I ran into attempting to get my desk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent out really did not have any kind of memory mobile phone consisted of originally, which indicated I had no chance of actually controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I contacted StandDesk regarding this issue, that returned to me around a day later with an apology and also a promise that a brand-new one would certainly be shipped soon.

Standdesk review handset

The source of all our troubles …
Regarding four days later a handset got here in the mail. The handset originally turned on, however it had not been long prior to I observed that none of the programmable switches worked, neither did the down switch, but also for some reason the “memory” switch managed the down function just great. I got in touch with the company again, as well as they excused the mixup and said they would have a new panel as well as control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later on my new panel as well as control box arrived. Once I mounted them both the desk ultimately began working the way it was intended to, but not after practically a month of waiting and also to and fro with a business that could not remember to ship a core element of their item inside the same box from the get-go.

Things to Take into consideration

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

Absence of a Crossbar as standard

Not having a supporting bar is definitely not a deal-breaker, specifically thinking about some of our various other favorite desks such as the Completely Jarvis also do not have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, yet it is a paid add-on (extra on this later on as well).

The crossbar is seen by some as a limitation, making it tougher to put your legs comfortably listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they offer added stability, commonly crucial when workdesks are completely extended.

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

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

Security

The stability of a standing desk is among one of the most vital aspects of these desks. Without a steady workdesk you’ll locate it difficult to concentrate, which might lead to you becoming less curious about making use of the desk at standing elevation. To obtain the best return on your financial investment, you’ll intend to be happy when making use of the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the initial workdesk that I have actually checked with an optional cross support, I will break down my stability examinations right into 2 areas. Both examinations will include the typical front to back rocking examination and also a left to right wobble. The very first will lack the cross assistance and the second will certainly be with it. Just to keep in mind, StandDesk.co states that the addition of the cross assistance can enhance stability by approximately 15%. I have no idea exactly how they developed that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a different circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I evaluated that wobbled at the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the rocking motion misbehaved. Yet factor it would certainly influence your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Left to Right: Including the cross support to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble movement for reduced elevations. With the cross support the wobble movement didn’t begin up until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement became poor.

Note: It’s really important with adjustable standing workdesks to totally tighten all hardware. If there is equipment that is not entirely tight, the motion experienced when included standing height will certainly be exaggerated. This is especially real with a desk framework that includes 32 screws, there are far too many factors at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve tested in our labs, we have to tighten our referral on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter customers with narrower desktops, as the stability just isn’t there for a big mass raised high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be better fit to these applications, and also for a fairly obvious reason. Virtually all American-made bases are made in US factories that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German firms that developed this industry, and their typical citizens are a lot taller than the typical Eastern customer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long time ago. And they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting equipment, and also large experience making standing workdesk bases, it goes without saying.

But if you’re not as well tall, don’t have an extreme quantity of heavy equipment on your desktop, and also don’t require also wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly provide you good bang for your buck.

All that might change with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he expects to release at some point in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later it has yet to emerge, and Yu states he’s had problem getting the product high quality he requires out of several Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s attempted collaborating with. The new design is supposedly mosting likely to be much easier to set up as well as have a heftier crossbar style, among other improvements. He states the brand-new base will certainly be offered in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” configuration, minimizing our issue about side-load stressing on the lifting columns.

If this brand-new base ever before involves market we’ll update you right here. Yet we’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as one of the most recent news on the firm is that Yu closed the tiny Los Angeles workplace and has 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 via the new joint venture in between US-based iMovR and China-based Eureka, the i1 electrical standing workdesk. While limited in size as well as shade choices, it has taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago condition as the best standing desk under $400.