The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, and has been gobbled up by millennials in outstanding quantities. While it carries a ten-year warranty (the longest of any kind of Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not necessarily a trusted sign of the anticipated valuable life of the lifting columns. However, for the price, the StandDesk is a fantastic lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and also other Chinese-made workdesks. Despite its security problems this is a far much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever before wish to be, and a good value overall. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad group of Chinese-made desks that is gaining customers from both its more affordable and costlier peers.

StandDesk Construction, Setup, and also Gadgets

Constructing the desk is quite straight forward if you adhere to the detailed guidelines. All of the screws, bolts, washing machines, and also spring washing machines been available in different bags that are noted with their destination: tabletop, frame, as well as spares. There’s an included hex tool for fastening all of the screws right into the frame, or, appear a hex little bit right into your power device– just take care not to over-tighten.

Every one of the components have a premium quality coating to them with rounded corners to prevent 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 setting up also includes height-adjustable rotation gears to support the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was very valuable for the carpeted office flooring. I’m also 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 luxurious controller deserved the investment. The switches are all variable stress configured, meaning the backwards and forwards arrowheads will change the height by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continually readjust the height by about 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for 2 secs. The memory switches are comparable in design: push to recall the elevation setting, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to save a new elevation worth. I’m making use of button 1 for my resting position as well as switch 4 for my standing setting, which offers me 2 and 3 for anything I could require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I have actually been utilizing the new desk for a few weeks as well as have actually written down my initial impressions:

The motors are quiet but can be heard in the next room over. It takes maybe 25 seconds for the desk to fully change from resting to standing based on my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (particularly this LX model), causing the desk to get a little rough when I change my weight against the keyboard. In knowledge, I should have bought the crossbar upgrade for my workdesk after identifying the weight of my screens. If you intend to do a dual monitor arrangement, get the crossbar.

Since gravity presses the discs in a human spinal column, I need to elevate the desk higher in the morning and also lower it at night.

An anti-fatigue mat is definitely vital for long duration standing. I bought an Octagonal mat from SmartCells, using rubber “cells” that are envisioned listed below.

Performance

Regardless of any kind of issues I may have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter style, practically all of those problems removed as soon as I actually came down to using this thing.

Although I didn’t think it was also possible, the StandDesk in some way takes care of to be much more steady than the Jarvis, both at resting and standing elevations. Most days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed against my wall surface; not necessarily since it’s that wobbly, but even if I desire as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even better, showing to be just as consistent by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s crossbar enhancement, which they claim includes a lot more security when acquired as a part of the plan deal.When it involves weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet even more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for approximately 350 pounds of weight ability.

I have actually been making use of the desk for regarding 3 weeks now for day-to-day job (and also adhering to standing desk ideal techniques), whether it’s typing out testimonials like this one from our desktop or a laptop computer once in a while. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered beverages, and also the coating in addition to the desk still feels equally as smooth and slick as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it as well as several wipe downs with a cloth.

I never ever deliberately try to damage any type of workdesks also hard, during some lighter tests (throwing a set of keys onto it from a distance, for instance), it still held up without also several visible signs of damage.

When I measured the sound output of the desk while it climbed from a resting setting to standing and also back once again, it was by much the quietest we’ve evaluated. I could hardly get it to make more than about 9.5 dB of noise, so if your largest worry is the whirr of your motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Customer Service

Now, normally I don’t consist of much concerning the customer service assistance of any type of given company, only because I feel that in general if a product works the means its intended to, I should not ever have a reason to call them to begin with. And also while I desire I might claim that held true during my experience with StandDesk, I simply can’t complete this testimonial without pointing out the countless, relatively unlimited issues I came across trying to get my desk put together.

For starters, the desk I was sent out didn’t have any memory phone included initially, which indicated I had no way of really regulating the up/down feature on the desk itself. I called StandDesk about this problem, that returned to me around a day later with an apology and an assurance that a brand-new one would certainly be shipped out shortly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The resource of all our issues …
Concerning 4 days later a handset arrived in the mail. The phone at first switched on, however it had not been long before I saw that none of the programmable switches functioned, neither did the down button, but for some factor the “memory” switch handled the down feature simply great. I got in touch with the business once more, and they excused the mixup as well as stated they would certainly have a brand-new panel and control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later on my new panel and control box showed up. When I mounted them both the desk lastly started functioning the method it was supposed to, but not after almost a month of waiting and back and forth with a company that couldn’t keep in mind to ship a core element of their product inside the same box from the outset.

Things to Think about

In spite of its bankable features, this stand up desk likewise has its very own downsides. Considering that no singular stand desk can capture every one of the attributes that you may need, you may take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as criterion

Not having a supporting bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, specifically taking into consideration a few of our other favorite desks such as the Totally Jarvis likewise do not have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, but it is a paid add-on (extra on this later as well).

The bar is seen by some as a hindrance, making it more difficult to position your legs comfortably listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they supply added stability, commonly essential when workdesks are fully prolonged.

We have not read any type of issues of the security of this desk, so we don’t believe its something to really be worried concerning, although if you really desired a workdesk with a crossbar then we recommend you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Stability

The stability of a standing workdesk is among the most essential elements of these workdesks. Without a stable workdesk you’ll find it tough to focus, which could lead to you coming to be less interested in utilizing the desk at standing height. To get the very best return on your investment, you’ll intend to enjoy when using the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the very first desk that I have actually examined with an optional cross assistance, I will certainly break down my security tests into two areas. Both tests will include the common front to back rocking examination and also an entrusted to best wobble. The initial will lack the cross support and the second will be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co states that the addition of the cross assistance can enhance stability by up to 15%. I have no suggestion how they generated that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a different situation. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I examined that tottered near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking movement was bad. Beyond this point it would certainly influence your work.

With Cross Support

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

Left to Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble activity for lower elevations. With the cross assistance the wobble activity really did not start till you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement ended up being negative.

Keep in mind: It’s really important with adjustable standing workdesks to totally tighten all hardware. If there is hardware that is not entirely limited, the movement experienced when included standing height will certainly be overemphasized. This is especially real with a desk framework that includes 32 screws, there are far too many factors at which the desk has a chance to move.

Conclusion

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually evaluated in our laboratories, we have to narrow our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to shorter individuals with narrower desktop computers, as the security just isn’t there for a huge mass boosted high off the ground. American-made desks will be much better fit to these applications, and for a rather noticeable factor. Virtually all American-made bases are made in US factories that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German business that developed this sector, and their average citizens are a lot taller than the average Asian customer, so they started making longer-stroke lifting legs a long time earlier. As well as they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting equipment, as well as sheer experience making standing workdesk bases, it goes without saying.

But if you’re not also tall, don’t have an extreme quantity of hefty equipment on your desktop computer, and also don’t require as well wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will offer you excellent value.

All that could alter with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 design 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 emerge, and Yu states he’s had problem getting the product quality he needs out of several Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried collaborating with. The brand-new layout is apparently mosting likely to be much easier to set up as well as have a heftier crossbar style, to name a few improvements. He says the new base will be used in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” arrangement, alleviating our issue about side-load worrying on the lifting columns.

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

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

The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, and has actually been gobbled up by millennials in excellent volumes. While it carries a ten-year warranty (the lengthiest of any Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not always a trustworthy indication of the expected useful life of the lifting columns. For the cost, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made desks. Regardless of its security problems this is a far much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might 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 gaining consumers from both its less expensive and also pricier peers.

StandDesk Construction, Configuration, and also Devices

Building the desk is quite simple if you comply with the thorough guidelines. Every one of the screws, screws, washing machines, and spring washing machines been available in different bags that are noted with their destination: tabletop, frame, and also spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for securing all of the bolts right into the structure, or, appear a hex little bit into your power tool– simply be careful not to over-tighten.

All of the components have a premium quality coating to them with rounded corners to prevent 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 likewise consists of height-adjustable rotation gears to stabilize the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was really handy for the carpeted home office flooring. I’m likewise using a flooring mat to safeguard the carpeting from chair wheel damages at resting elevation, and also press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller was worth the financial investment. The buttons are all variable pressure programmed, implying the up and down arrowheads will certainly adjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continually readjust the height by about 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for 2 secs. The memory switches are similar in design: press to remember the elevation setting, or hold the button down for five seconds to save a brand-new height worth. I’m using switch 1 for my sitting position as well as switch 4 for my standing position, which provides me 2 and also 3 for anything I may require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I have actually been using the new desk for a few weeks and also have documented my first impressions:

The electric motors are quiet however can be heard in the following space over. It takes maybe 25 seconds for the desk to totally transition from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (particularly this LX design), triggering the desk to get a little rocky when I move my weight against the keyboard. In hindsight, I need to have purchased the bar upgrade for my workdesk after figuring out the weight of my monitors. If you plan to do a dual screen arrangement, get the crossbar.

Because gravity compresses the discs in a human spinal column, I require to raise the desk higher in the morning as well as reduced it at night.

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

Performance

Regardless of any type of issues I may have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter layout, practically every one of those problems removed when I really came down to using this point.

Although I really did not think it was also possible, the StandDesk in some way handles to be even more stable than the Jarvis, both at sitting as well as standing heights. Most days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed versus my wall; not always due to the fact that it’s that unsteady, yet even if I want as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also further, confirming to be equally as consistent by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the business’s crossbar addition, which they declare adds even more stability when purchased as a part of the bundle deal.When it concerns weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet much more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for approximately 350 lbs of weight ability.

I have actually been making use of the desk for concerning 3 weeks now for everyday work (as well as following standing workdesk finest practices), whether it’s keying out testimonials such as this one from our desktop computer or a laptop from time to time. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered drinks, and also the surface in addition to the desk still really feels equally as smooth as well as glossy as the day I opened it despite days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and also several wipe downs with a dustcloth.

I never ever deliberately attempt to damage any kind of workdesks also hard, during some lighter examinations (tossing a set of keys onto it from a range, for example), it still held up without too lots of visible signs of damage.

Finally, when I measured the noise result of the desk while it increased from a sitting placement to standing and also back once again, it was by far the quietest we have actually examined yet. I might barely get it to make more than about 9.5 dB of noise, so if your largest worry is the whirr of your motor, this is certainly the one for you.

Customer care

Now, usually I don’t include much regarding the customer service assistance of any type of given business, only since I really feel that as a whole if an item functions the method its supposed to, I should not ever before have a factor to call them in the first place. And also while I want I can state that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I just can not finish this evaluation without mentioning the countless, seemingly endless troubles I ran into trying to get my desk assembled.

For beginners, the desk I was sent out didn’t have any type of memory phone included initially, which implied I had no chance of actually controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk concerning this problem, that got back to me around a day later on with an apology and also an assurance that a brand-new one would be shipped shortly.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The resource of all our troubles …
About four days later on a handset showed up in the mail. The handset at first turned on, however it had not been long prior to I observed that none of the programmable buttons functioned, nor did the down switch, but also for some reason the “memory” switch handled the down function just fine. I spoke to the firm once more, and they apologized for the mixup as well as said they would certainly have a new panel and control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later on my brand-new panel and also control box arrived. Once I installed them both the desk ultimately started functioning the means it was intended to, but not after nearly a month of waiting as well as to and fro with a company that couldn’t remember to deliver a core component of their item inside the same box from the beginning.

Points to Consider

Despite its bankable features, this stand desk additionally has its own drawbacks. Since no single stand workdesk could capture all of the features that you may need, you might think about these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as standard

Not having a maintaining crossbar is definitely not a deal-breaker, specifically thinking about a few of our various other preferred workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis likewise do not have one. This desk does have one if you desire, however it is a paid add-on (extra on this later on too).

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, discover that they give added stability, usually important when workdesks are completely prolonged.

We have not read any grievances of the stability of this workdesk, so we don’t believe its something to really be concerned concerning, although if you actually wanted a workdesk with a bar after that we advise you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Additionally, StandDesk does offer a different 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 essential elements of these workdesks. Without a secure desk you’ll discover it hard to focus, which might lead to you ending up being less thinking about utilizing the desk at standing elevation. To get the most effective return on your investment, you’ll want to be happy when using the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the first workdesk that I have evaluated with an optional cross assistance, I will certainly break down my stability examinations into 2 areas. Both examinations will certainly include the normal front to back shaking examination and also an entrusted to best wobble. The first will certainly lack the cross assistance as well as the secondly will certainly be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co claims that the addition of the cross support can increase stability by up to 15%. I have no concept how they developed that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I examined that tottered near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking movement was bad. Beyond this point it would certainly affect your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Delegated Right: Including the cross support to the StandDesk improved the wobble motion for lower elevations. With the cross support the wobble movement didn’t begin up until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion came to be negative.

Keep in mind: It’s very essential with adjustable standing workdesks to totally tighten all hardware. If there is hardware that is not totally limited, the motion experienced when included standing elevation will certainly be exaggerated. This is especially real with a workdesk structure that consists of 32 screws, there are much too many factors at which the desk has a chance to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually tested in our labs, we need to tighten our referral on the StandDesk Pro to shorter customers with narrower desktop computers, as the stability just isn’t there for a big mass boosted high off the ground. American-made workdesks will certainly be much better fit to these applications, and also for a fairly obvious factor. Basically all American-made bases are made in US factories that are had by Swedish, Danish or German firms that invented this sector, and their ordinary citizens are a great deal taller than the ordinary Oriental customer, so they started making longer-stroke lifting legs a very long time ago. And they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting devices, as well as large experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

If you’re not too high, do not have an extreme quantity of heavy tools on your desktop computer, and also don’t need as well vast of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly offer you good bang for your buck.

All that might 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. More than a year later on it has yet to emerge, and also Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the product high quality he requires out of several Chinese factories he’s tried dealing with. The brand-new layout is apparently mosting likely to be much easier to put together and have a heftier bar design, among other improvements. He says the new base will certainly be offered in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” configuration, relieving our concern concerning side-load stressing on the training columns.

If this new base ever before comes to market we’ll update you below. We’re not holding our breath any longer as the most recent information on the firm is that Yu closed the little Los Angeles office and has actually transferred it to join with all its other employees in southeast Asia.

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