The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, and also has been gobbled up by millennials in remarkable volumes. While it lugs a ten-year warranty (the lengthiest of any kind of Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not always a trusted indication of the expected useful life of the lifting columns. However, for the rate, the StandDesk is a terrific lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made workdesks. Despite its security concerns this is a much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever want to be, and a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide category of Chinese-made desks that is swaying customers from both its more affordable and costlier peers.

StandDesk Construction, Setup, and also Gizmos

Building the desk is quite straight forward if you follow the in-depth directions. Every one of the screws, bolts, washers, and springtime washing machines come in separate bags that are marked with their location: table top, structure, and also spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for securing every one of the bolts into the framework, or, pop in a hex bit into your power device– simply be careful not to over-tighten.

All of the components have a high quality coating to them with rounded edges to stay clear of 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 consists of height-adjustable rotation gears to maintain the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was extremely handy for the carpeted home office floor. I’m likewise making use of a flooring mat to protect the carpet from chair wheel damages at resting elevation, and also press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the investment. The switches are all variable stress programmed, indicating the up and down arrows will adjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continually readjust the elevation by around 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 setup, or hold the button down for 5 secs to save a brand-new elevation worth. I’m making use of button 1 for my resting placement and also button 4 for my standing setting, which offers me 2 as well as 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

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

The electric motors are quiet yet can be listened to in the following area over. It takes maybe 25 seconds for the desk to completely shift from resting to standing based on my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (specifically this LX design), creating the desk to get a little rocky when I shift my weight against the key-board. In knowledge, I must have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my workdesk after determining the weight of my screens. If you plan to do a twin display setup, get the crossbar.

Because gravity compresses the discs in a human spine, I need to raise the desk higher in the morning and also reduced it at night.

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

Performance

Despite any troubles I might have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter style, pretty much all of those concerns gotten rid of once I really got down to using this point.

I really did not assume it was also possible, the StandDesk in some way takes care of to be even extra secure than the Jarvis, both at sitting and standing heights. The majority of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed versus my wall surface; not necessarily because it’s that unsteady, but just because I desire as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also better, confirming to be just as steady on its own at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the business’s bar addition, which they claim includes even more security when bought as a part of the package deal.When it concerns weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet much more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 lbs of weight ability.

I have actually been using the desk for concerning three weeks currently for everyday work (and following standing workdesk best practices), whether it’s inputting out testimonials such as this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer periodically. The desk stands up well against non-coastered drinks, and also the surface in addition to the desk still feels just as smooth and also slick as the day I opened it in spite of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it as well as numerous clean downs with a cloth.

Though I never ever intentionally try to dent any type of desks as well hard, during some lighter examinations (throwing a set of tricks onto it from a distance, for instance), it still stood up without a lot of visible indications of damage.

When I determined the noise output of the workdesk while it increased from a sitting setting to standing and also back once more, it was by much the quietest we’ve tested. I might barely get it to make more than about 9.5 dB of sound, so if your biggest worry is the whirr of your electric motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Customer care

Now, usually I don’t include much regarding the customer care assistance of any kind of provided firm, just since I feel that in general if a product functions the means its meant to, I shouldn’t ever have a factor to call them to begin with. And while I wish I might say that held true during my experience with StandDesk, I simply can’t finish this review without pointing out the numerous, relatively countless problems I ran into trying to get my desk put together.

For starters, the desk I was sent didn’t have any type of memory handset included initially, which suggested I had no chance of actually managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I called StandDesk concerning this concern, who returned to me around a day later on with an apology and also a promise that a brand-new one would be shipped quickly.

Standdesk review handset

The source of all our troubles …
Concerning 4 days later on a mobile phone showed up in the mail. The phone at first switched on, but it wasn’t long prior to I saw that none of the programmable switches worked, nor did the down button, but also for some factor the “memory” button managed the down function simply great. I got in touch with the business once more, as well as they excused the mixup as well as said they would certainly have a new panel and control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my brand-new panel and control box showed up. Once I mounted them both the desk ultimately began functioning the way it was meant to, however not after nearly a month of waiting and to and fro with a firm that couldn’t keep in mind to ship a core part of their product inside the same box from the get-go.

Things to Consider

Despite its bankable features, this stand desk likewise has its very own downsides. Since no particular stand desk might capture every one of the attributes that you might require, you might take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as standard

Not having a maintaining crossbar is definitely not a deal-breaker, specifically considering a few of our various other favored desks such as the Completely Jarvis additionally don’t have one. Actually, this workdesk does have one if you desire, however it is a paid add-on (a lot more on this later also).

The bar is seen by some as a hindrance, making it more challenging to put your legs pleasantly listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they provide added security, frequently important when desks are fully extended.

We have not read any type of complaints of the stability of this desk, so we do not assume its something to really be worried about, although if you really desired a workdesk with a bar after that we recommend you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Stability

The stability of a standing desk is among the most important elements of these desks. Without a stable workdesk you’ll find it hard to concentrate, which might result in you becoming less interested in making use of the desk at standing height. To get the best return on your investment, you’ll intend to enjoy when making use of the desk.

Due To The Fact That the StandDesk Simple is the initial desk that I have actually examined with an optional cross support, I will break down my stability examinations into 2 areas. Both tests will certainly include the regular front to back rocking test as well as an entrusted to right wobble. The first will certainly lack the cross assistance as well as the secondly will certainly be with it. Simply to keep in mind, StandDesk.co claims that the enhancement of the cross support can enhance security by up to 15%. I have no concept just how they came up with that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I checked that tottered near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the rocking motion misbehaved. Yet factor it would certainly influence your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Left to Right: Including the cross support to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble movement for lower elevations. With the cross support the wobble motion didn’t begin until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement ended up being negative.

Keep in mind: It’s extremely important with flexible standing workdesks to fully tighten up all hardware. If there is hardware 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 consists of 32 bolts, there are far a lot of points at which the desk has a possibility to move.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually checked in our laboratories, we have to tighten our referral on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the stability just isn’t there for a huge mass boosted high off the ground. American-made desks will be better fit to these applications, and also for a rather apparent reason. Basically all American-made bases are made in US manufacturing facilities that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this sector, and their average people are a great deal taller than the typical Oriental customer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a very long time back. And they have far more robotic automation, laser-cutting tools, and also sheer experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

But if you’re not also tall, don’t have an excessive amount of heavy devices on your desktop computer, and don’t need too wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will give you good bang for your buck.

All that might change with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he anticipates to launch sometime in the future. Originally we were informed we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later it has yet to materialize, as well as Yu states he’s had problem obtaining the product quality he needs out of a number of Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried dealing with. The new style is supposedly going to be a lot easier to assemble and have a heftier crossbar style, to name a few refinements. He states the brand-new base will certainly be used in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” arrangement, alleviating our problem concerning side-load stressing on the training columns.

If this brand-new base ever before comes to market we’ll upgrade you right here. We’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as the most current information on the business is that Yu closed the tiny Los Angeles office as well as has actually transferred it to join with all its various other workers in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a brand-new $399 standing workdesk with impressive 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 and shade options, it has taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago condition as the very 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 excellent volumes. While it lugs a ten-year warranty (the lengthiest of any Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not necessarily a reputable sign of the anticipated beneficial life of the training columns. But also for the cost, the StandDesk is an excellent lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and also other Chinese-made workdesks. In spite of its stability problems this is a much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant can ever before hope to be, as well as a good value in general. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide classification of Chinese-made workdesks that is swaying consumers from both its more affordable and more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Setup, and Devices

Constructing the desk is rather simple if you follow the thorough guidelines. All of the screws, bolts, washing machines, and also springtime washing machines been available in separate bags that are noted with their location: table top, structure, and spares. There’s an included hex tool for securing all of the bolts right into the framework, or, pop in a hex bit into your power device– just be careful not to over-tighten.

All of the components have an excellent quality finish to them with rounded edges to avoid 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 also consists of height-adjustable turning gears to stabilize the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was really practical for the carpeted office flooring. I’m additionally utilizing a floor mat to safeguard the rug from chair wheel damage at resting elevation, as well as push the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller deserved the investment. The switches are all variable pressure set, implying the up and down arrowheads will certainly change the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continually readjust the height by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the switch for two secs. The memory buttons are similar in design: push to recall the elevation setup, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to store a new height worth. I’m making use of button 1 for my resting setting as well as button 4 for my standing placement, which offers me 2 and 3 for anything I could require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I have actually been making use of the brand-new desk for a few weeks as well as have actually documented my initial impressions:

The electric motors are quiet but can be heard in the next area over. It takes probably 25 secs for the desk to fully change from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (particularly this LX design), triggering the desk to obtain a little rocky when I move my weight versus the key-board. In hindsight, I ought to have bought the bar upgrade for my desk after determining the weight of my screens. If you prepare to do a double monitor configuration, get the crossbar.

Since gravity presses the discs in a human back, I need to raise the desk higher in the morning and reduced it in the evening.

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

Performance

Despite any kind of troubles I may have had with the handset or the cookie-cutter style, virtually every one of those concerns removed as soon as I really got down to using this point.

Although I really did not think it was even feasible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be a lot more stable than the Jarvis, both at sitting as well as standing heights. A lot of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed against my wall; not always due to the fact that it’s that unsteady, yet just because I want as much stability as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also better, confirming to be just as stable on its own at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar enhancement, which they assert adds a lot more stability when acquired as a part of the package deal.When it pertains to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet much more stats with the Jarvis, being ranked for up to 350 lbs of weight capability.

I’ve been making use of the desk for about three weeks now for day-to-day work (and also complying with standing workdesk ideal methods), whether it’s keying out evaluations like this one from our desktop or a laptop computer from time to time. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered beverages, and the finish 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 and also numerous wipe downs with a cloth.

Though I never purposefully try to damage any desks too hard, throughout some lighter tests (tossing a set of tricks onto it from a distance, for example), it still held up without a lot of noticeable indications of damages.

When I determined the sound outcome of the desk while it rose from a sitting position to standing as well as back again, it was by much the quietest we’ve evaluated. I could barely get it to make greater than concerning 9.5 dB of sound, so if your biggest worry is the whirr of your electric motor, this is absolutely the one for you.

Customer care

Now, normally I do not consist of much about the customer support support of any provided company, only because I feel that in general if an item works the method its supposed to, I shouldn’t ever before have a reason to call them to begin with. As well as while I want I might say that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I merely can not complete this evaluation without pointing out the many, relatively limitless issues I ran into trying to obtain my desk created.

For beginners, the desk I was sent really did not have any kind of memory handset included initially, which implied I had no chance of in fact controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I called StandDesk about this concern, who returned to me around a day later with an apology and a guarantee that a new one would certainly be shipped shortly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The resource of all our troubles …
Regarding four days later on a mobile arrived in the mail. The handset originally activated, however it had not been long before I observed that none of the programmable switches worked, neither did the down switch, but also for some reason the “memory” switch handled the down function simply great. I contacted the firm again, and also they apologized for the mixup and claimed they would have a new panel as well as control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later my new panel and control box showed up. As soon as I installed them both the desk ultimately began functioning the method it was supposed to, however not after virtually a month of waiting and also to and fro with a company that could not keep in mind to ship a core element of their product inside the very same box from the start.

Points to Take into consideration

Regardless of its bankable attributes, this stand up desk additionally has its own downsides. Given that no particular stand workdesk might capture every one of the attributes that you may require, you may think about these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as criterion

Not having a supporting crossbar is definitely not a deal-breaker, particularly considering some of our other preferred workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis additionally don’t have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, yet it is a paid add-on (extra on this later on also).

The bar is seen by some as a hindrance, making it more difficult to put your legs conveniently listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they give added stability, usually essential when desks are totally expanded.

We have not check out any type of problems of the stability of this desk, so we do not assume its something to actually be concerned regarding, although if you truly wanted a desk with a crossbar then we recommend you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

StandDesk does use a separate add-on crossbar that you can add to the workdesk yourself, simply for an added $49.95.

Stability

The stability of a standing workdesk is among the most vital facets of these desks. Without a stable workdesk you’ll discover it tough to concentrate, which can bring about you becoming much less curious about utilizing the desk at standing height. To get the best return on your investment, you’ll intend to be happy when utilizing the desk.

Due To The Fact That the StandDesk Simple is the first workdesk that I have actually tested with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my stability tests right into two areas. Both examinations will certainly consist of the normal front to back shaking test and a delegated appropriate wobble. The very first will certainly be without the cross assistance as well as the secondly will certainly be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co says that the enhancement of the cross assistance can raise security by as much as 15%. I have no idea just how they developed that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I checked that tottered near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the rocking movement misbehaved. Yet factor it would certainly impact your job.

With Cross Support

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

Delegated Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk boosted the wobble activity for lower elevations. With the cross assistance the wobble motion really did not begin until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion became negative.

Keep in mind: It’s really crucial with flexible standing desks to completely tighten all hardware. If there is hardware that is not entirely tight, the activity experienced when extended to standing elevation will certainly be overemphasized. This is specifically true with a workdesk framework that includes 32 bolts, there are far a lot of points at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually checked in our laboratories, we need to tighten our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter customers with narrower desktops, as the security just isn’t there for a huge mass boosted high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be better matched to these applications, as well as for a fairly noticeable reason. Virtually all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German business that created this industry, as well as their typical residents are a whole lot taller than the typical Oriental consumer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long time earlier. And also they have even more robotic automation, laser-cutting equipment, as well as large experience making standing workdesk bases, obviously.

Yet if you’re not also high, do not have an excessive amount of heavy devices on your desktop computer, and do not need as well wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly give you excellent value.

All that may alter with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he anticipates to release at some time in the future. Initially we were informed we would certainly see it by June 2018. More than a year later it has yet to emerge, as well as Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the product quality he requires out of several Chinese factories he’s tried working with. The new layout is supposedly going to be much easier to assemble and also have a heftier crossbar layout, to name a few improvements. He says the new base will be used in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” configuration, relieving our issue concerning side-load stressing on the lifting columns.

If this new base ever before concerns market we’ll upgrade you here. However we’re not holding our breath any longer as the most current information on the company is that Yu closed the tiny Los Angeles office as well as has actually moved it to accompany all its other workers in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a brand-new $399 standing desk with outstanding efficiency has been present with the brand-new joint venture between US-based iMovR and China-based Eureka, the i1 electrical standing workdesk. While limited in dimension and also shade alternatives, it has taken the mantle far from StandDesk’s long-ago condition as the very best standing workdesk under $400.