The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, and also has been gobbled up by millennials in excellent quantities. While it carries a ten-year service warranty (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not always a trusted sign of the expected beneficial life of the lifting columns. But also for the price, the StandDesk is a terrific lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made desks. Despite its stability problems this is a much much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever intend to be, and also a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad classification of Chinese-made desks that is winning over customers from both its cheaper as well as costlier peers.

StandDesk Building, Arrangement, and Devices

Building the desk is rather direct if you follow the detailed instructions. All of the screws, screws, washing machines, and spring washers been available in different bags that are noted with their destination: tabletop, framework, and also spares. There’s an included hex tool for securing all of the bolts right into the framework, or, pop in a hex bit right into your power tool– simply be careful not to over-tighten.

All of the parts have a premium quality surface to them with rounded edges to avoid cut hands. Below is a shot of all the bolts that are fastened to the leg assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up likewise includes height-adjustable turning equipments to stabilize the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was really helpful for the carpeted office flooring. I’m additionally making use of a flooring mat to safeguard the rug from chair wheel damages at resting elevation, and press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller was worth the financial investment. The buttons are all variable stress set, meaning the up and down arrows will readjust 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 buttons are comparable in layout: press to remember the elevation setup, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to keep a new elevation worth. I’m utilizing button 1 for my resting position as well as button 4 for my standing position, which offers me 2 and also 3 for anything I could need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I’ve been utilizing the new desk for a couple of weeks and have actually written down my preliminary impressions:

The electric motors are quiet but can be listened to in the next area over. It takes probably 25 secs for the desk to completely shift from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (specifically this LX model), triggering the desk to obtain a little rough when I shift my weight against the key-board. In hindsight, I need to have bought the bar upgrade for my workdesk after determining the weight of my displays. If you intend to do a double monitor setup, get the bar.

Because gravity compresses the discs in a human spine, I need to elevate the desk greater in the early morning and also lower it in the evening.

An anti-fatigue mat is definitely essential for long period of time standing. I bought an Octagonal mat from SmartCells, making use of rubber “cells” that are imagined below.

Performance

In spite of any issues I may have had with the mobile or the cookie-cutter design, practically all of those concerns washed away as soon as I really got down to utilizing this thing.

Although I didn’t think it was also possible, the StandDesk in some way handles to be a lot more stable than the Jarvis, both at sitting as well as standing elevations. A lot of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max height while pressed versus my wall surface; not always since it’s that shaky, but even if I want as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also additionally, confirming to be just as stable on its own at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the business’s bar enhancement, which they declare adds even more security when bought as a part of the package deal.When it pertains to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 pounds of weight ability.

I have actually been using the desk for regarding 3 weeks currently for daily job (as well as following standing workdesk best methods), whether it’s typing out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop or a laptop once in a while. The desk holds up well against non-coastered beverages, and the surface in addition to the desk still feels just as smooth and also glossy as the day I opened it in spite of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and also multiple clean downs with a cloth.

Though I never ever deliberately attempt to dent any kind of desks as well hard, throughout some lighter examinations (tossing a collection of secrets onto it from a range, as an example), it still held up without way too many visible indicators of damages.

When I determined the sound outcome of the workdesk while it climbed from a sitting position to standing as well as back once more, it was by much the quietest we’ve checked. I can hardly get it to make more than regarding 9.5 dB of noise, so if your greatest concern is the whirr of your motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Customer support

Now, normally I don’t include much regarding the client service assistance of any type of provided firm, just since I really feel that in general if a product functions the method its intended to, I should not ever before have a factor to call them in the first place. And while I want I can claim that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I simply can’t complete this testimonial without pointing out the many, seemingly unlimited problems I ran into trying to get my workdesk assembled.

For beginners, the desk I was sent really did not have any memory mobile phone consisted of originally, which meant I had no chance of in fact controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk about this issue, who got back to me around a day later on with an apology and also a promise that a new one would certainly be shipped out quickly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The resource of all our troubles …
Regarding 4 days later on a mobile arrived in the mail. The mobile phone initially turned on, however it wasn’t long before I saw that none of the programmable buttons functioned, neither did the down button, but also for some reason the “memory” button handled the down feature just great. I spoke to the firm once again, and they apologized for the mixup as well as stated they would certainly have a new panel and also control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later my new panel and control box got here. Once I mounted them both the desk lastly started working the means it was expected to, yet not after virtually a month of waiting as well as backward and forward with a company that couldn’t keep in mind to deliver a core element of their product inside the exact same box from the beginning.

Points to Take into consideration

Regardless of its bankable functions, this stand up desk additionally has its very own disadvantages. Considering that no single stand desk can capture all of the attributes that you may need, you may think about these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as requirement

Not having a stabilizing bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, particularly thinking about some of our other preferred desks such as the Fully Jarvis also do not have one. Actually, this workdesk does have one if you want, but it is a paid add-on (much more on this later also).

The crossbar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it more difficult to position your legs conveniently below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they supply added security, frequently important when workdesks are fully extended.

We have not check out any type of complaints of the stability of this workdesk, so we do not believe its something to really be concerned about, although if you really desired a desk with a crossbar then we recommend you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Conversely, StandDesk does supply a separate add-on crossbar that you can add to the desk yourself, just for an added $49.95.

Stability

The security of a standing workdesk is one of the most crucial aspects of these workdesks. Without a stable desk you’ll discover it difficult to concentrate, which can lead to you becoming much less thinking about making use of the desk at standing height. To obtain the most effective return on your financial investment, you’ll wish to enjoy when utilizing the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the first workdesk that I have actually examined with an optional cross assistance, I will break down my security tests into 2 areas. Both examinations will consist of the normal front to back shaking test as well as a left to right wobble. The very first will be without the cross support and also the second will be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co says that the addition of the cross assistance can enhance security by up to 15%. I have no concept exactly how they generated that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the second desk that I examined that tottered at the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The initial was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the shaking motion misbehaved. Beyond this factor it would certainly affect your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Entrusted to Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk boosted the wobble motion for reduced heights. With the cross support the wobble movement didn’t begin up until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement came to be negative.

Keep in mind: It’s extremely essential with flexible standing workdesks to fully tighten all equipment. If there is equipment that is not entirely limited, the motion experienced when reached standing elevation will be exaggerated. This is particularly real with a workdesk frame that includes 32 bolts, there are far too many points at which the desk has a possibility to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually checked in our labs, we need to tighten our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to shorter customers with narrower desktop computers, as the security simply isn’t there for a big mass elevated high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be much better suited to these applications, and also for a rather evident reason. Virtually all American-made bases are made in US factories that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German firms that designed this sector, and also their typical citizens are a whole lot taller than the ordinary Eastern consumer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long time back. And also they have even more robot automation, laser-cutting tools, and sheer experience making standing desk bases, needless to say.

However if you’re not also tall, do not have an excessive quantity of hefty devices on your desktop computer, and also do not require too wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly offer you great bang for your buck.

All that might alter with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he anticipates to release sometime in the future. Originally we were told we would certainly see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later on it has yet to emerge, and also Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the product top quality he needs out of several Chinese factories he’s attempted dealing with. The new layout is allegedly going to be a lot easier to put together as well as have a heftier bar style, to name a few improvements. He says the new base will be supplied in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” configuration, alleviating our worry concerning side-load emphasizing on the lifting columns.

If this new base ever comes to market we’ll update you right here. However we’re not holding our breath any longer as one of the most recent news on the company is that Yu shut the small Los Angeles office and has actually transferred it to accompany all its various other employees in southeast Asia.

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

The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, and also has actually been demolished by millennials in remarkable volumes. While it lugs a ten-year service warranty (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not always a reputable sign of the anticipated useful life of the training columns. But for the cost, the StandDesk is a wonderful lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis and various other Chinese-made desks. Despite its security issues this is a much much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever before wish to be, and also a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made desks that is winning over clients from both its less expensive and also pricier peers.

StandDesk Building And Construction, Setup, and Gizmos

Developing the desk is rather easy if you adhere to the thorough directions. Every one of the screws, bolts, washers, and spring washers come in different bags that are noted with their location: table top, structure, as well as spares. There’s a consisted of hex device for attaching all of the bolts right into the framework, or, appear a hex bit into your power tool– simply take care not to over-tighten.

Every one of the components have a top quality finish to them with rounded edges to stay clear of cut hands. Below is a shot of all the bolts that are secured to the leg assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up also includes height-adjustable turning equipments to maintain the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was very helpful for the carpeted home office floor. I’m likewise making use of a flooring mat to secure the carpet from chair wheel damage at resting height, and also push the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the investment. The buttons are all variable stress programmed, indicating the up and down arrows will certainly adjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continually readjust the elevation by about 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the switch for two secs. The memory buttons are comparable in layout: push to remember the height setup, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to keep a brand-new elevation worth. I’m using switch 1 for my sitting position and button 4 for my standing position, which offers me 2 and also 3 for anything I could need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

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

The motors are quiet however can be heard in the next room over. It takes perhaps 25 secs for the desk to totally transition from resting to standing based upon my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (particularly this LX model), causing the desk to obtain a little rocky when I change my weight versus the keyboard. In hindsight, I should have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my desk after determining the weight of my screens. If you intend to do a dual monitor arrangement, get the bar.

Because gravity compresses the discs in a human back, I need to raise the desk higher in the early morning and lower it in the evening.

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

Efficiency

In spite of any issues I may have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter style, basically all of those problems removed when I actually got down to using this thing.

I didn’t think it was also feasible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be even more steady than the Jarvis, both at resting as well as standing elevations. Many days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed against my wall; not always due to the fact that it’s that wobbly, however just because I desire as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also better, showing to be just as stable by itself at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s bar addition, which they claim includes much more security when bought as a part of the plan deal.When it involves weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for approximately 350 pounds of weight ability.

I have actually been utilizing the desk for regarding 3 weeks now for day-to-day work (and following standing workdesk best techniques), whether it’s inputting out evaluations such as this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer every now and then. The desk stands up well against non-coastered beverages, and the coating in addition to the desk still feels just as smooth and also slick as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and also several wipe downs with a cloth.

Though I never intentionally try to dent any kind of desks also hard, throughout some lighter tests (throwing a set of keys onto it from a range, for example), it still stood up without way too many visible indicators of damage.

Finally, when I measured the sound outcome of the desk while it increased from a sitting placement to standing and back once more, it was without a doubt the quietest we’ve checked yet. I can hardly get it to make greater than about 9.5 dB of sound, so if your greatest issue is the whirr of your electric motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Customer Service

Currently, generally I do not consist of much regarding the customer support assistance of any provided business, only because I feel that generally if an item functions the means its meant to, I should not ever before have a reason to call them in the first place. And also while I want I could claim that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I just can not complete this testimonial without discussing the numerous, apparently unlimited problems I came across trying to get my workdesk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent out didn’t have any type of memory phone included originally, which meant I had no chance of in fact managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I called StandDesk concerning this concern, that got back to me around a day later with an apology as well as a guarantee that a new one would be shipped shortly.

Standdesk review handset

The source of all our troubles …
Regarding 4 days later on a handset got here in the mail. The mobile at first activated, however it had not been long before I discovered that none of the programmable buttons worked, neither did the down switch, but also for some factor the “memory” button handled the down function simply great. I got in touch with the business once more, as well as they apologized for the mixup as well as stated they would certainly have a new panel and also control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later my new panel and also control box showed up. When I mounted them both the desk finally started working the way it was meant to, but not after practically a month of waiting and back and forth with a business that could not remember to ship a core component of their product inside the very same box from the start.

Things to Take into consideration

In spite of its bankable functions, this stand desk likewise has its very own drawbacks. Because no particular stand desk could catch all of the features that you may need, you may take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Crossbar as standard

Not having a maintaining bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, particularly taking into consideration some of our various other favorite desks such as the Totally Jarvis additionally don’t have one. In fact, this workdesk does have one if you desire, but it is a paid add-on (extra on this later on as well).

The crossbar is seen by some as a barrier, making it harder to place your legs conveniently listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they give added stability, commonly critical when workdesks are totally prolonged.

We have not check out any issues of the stability of this workdesk, so we do not assume its something to really be concerned concerning, although if you truly wanted a desk with a crossbar then we advise you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Additionally, StandDesk does use a separate add-on bar that you can include in the desk on your own, just for an added $49.95.

Security

The security of a standing desk is one of the most important facets of these workdesks. Without a stable desk you’ll find it difficult to focus, which could lead to you becoming much less thinking about utilizing the desk at standing height. To obtain the most effective return on your financial investment, you’ll wish to more than happy when utilizing the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the first desk that I have actually tested with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my stability tests right into two sections. Both tests will include the regular front to back shaking test as well as an entrusted to ideal wobble. The first will certainly lack the cross support and also the second will certainly be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co states that the enhancement of the cross support can boost security by as much as 15%. I have no idea exactly how they came up with that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various scenario. StandDesk Simple was the second desk that I tested that tottered at the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking movement was bad. Yet factor it would impact your job.

With Cross Support

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

Entrusted to Right: Including the cross assistance to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble activity for reduced heights. With the cross assistance the wobble activity really did not begin up until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion became negative.

Keep in mind: It’s very crucial with flexible standing workdesks to totally tighten all equipment. If there is hardware that is not entirely limited, the motion experienced when encompassed standing height will certainly be overemphasized. This is specifically true with a workdesk structure that includes 32 screws, there are much way too many points at which the desk has a chance to relocate.

Conclusion

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually evaluated in our labs, we have to tighten our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to shorter customers with narrower desktops, as the stability just isn’t there for a large mass elevated high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be better matched to these applications, and also for a relatively evident reason. Basically all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German business that developed this market, and their typical residents are a great deal taller than the average Asian customer, so they started making longer-stroke training legs a very long time back. And they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting devices, and also large experience making standing desk bases, it goes without saying.

However if you’re not as well tall, do not have an inordinate amount of hefty devices on your desktop, as well as do not require also wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly offer you good value.

All that could change with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he expects to launch at some time in the future. Originally we were told we would certainly see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to materialize, and also Yu states he’s had difficulty getting the product quality he requires out of several Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried collaborating with. The new style is apparently going to be a lot easier to assemble and also have a heftier bar layout, to name a few refinements. He says the brand-new base will be supplied in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” configuration, reducing our issue about side-load worrying on the training columns.

If this new base ever concerns market we’ll upgrade you right here. However we’re not holding our breath any longer as one of the most current information on the company is that Yu closed the small Los Angeles office as well as has transferred it to join with all its other employees in southeast Asia.

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