The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, as well as has been gobbled up by millennials in outstanding quantities. While it lugs a ten-year guarantee (the lengthiest of any Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not necessarily a dependable indicator of the anticipated useful life of the training columns. For the price, the StandDesk is a wonderful lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made desks. Despite its security problems this is a far better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever before hope to be, and also a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad group of Chinese-made desks that is gaining consumers from both its less expensive as well as more expensive peers.

StandDesk Building, Arrangement, and also Gizmos

Developing the desk is rather simple if you comply with the comprehensive instructions. All of the screws, screws, washing machines, as well as spring washing machines come in separate bags that are noted with their destination: table top, frame, and also spares. There’s an included hex device for fastening every one of the bolts right into the structure, or, appear a hex little bit into your power device– just take care not to over-tighten.

All of the parts have a top quality finish to them with rounded corners 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 consists of height-adjustable rotation gears to maintain the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was very practical for the carpeted home office floor. I’m also using a flooring mat to shield the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting height, as well as push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the financial investment. The switches are all variable pressure set, meaning the backwards and forwards arrowheads will certainly change the height by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continually adjust the height by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the button for two seconds. The memory switches are comparable in layout: push to recall the elevation setup, or hold the button down for five seconds to save a new height value. I’m using switch 1 for my resting placement as well as button 4 for my standing setting, which gives me 2 and 3 for anything I could require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I have actually been utilizing the new desk for a couple of weeks as well as have documented my initial impacts:

The electric motors are quiet however can be heard in the following room over. It takes maybe 25 secs for the desk to fully change from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (specifically this LX design), triggering the desk to obtain a little rough when I move my weight against the key-board. In hindsight, I need to have bought the bar upgrade for my desk after establishing the weight of my screens. If you plan to do a double screen setup, get the crossbar.

Since gravity presses the discs in a human spine, I require to raise the desk higher in the morning and also lower it in the evening.

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

Performance

Regardless of any kind of troubles I might have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter style, practically every one of those issues removed when I in fact got down to utilizing this thing.

I really did not assume it was also feasible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be even extra stable than the Jarvis, both at resting and standing elevations. Most days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pushed versus my wall; not always because it’s that wobbly, but just because I desire as much security as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also additionally, showing to be just as consistent on its own at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s crossbar addition, which they assert includes much more stability when acquired as a part of the bundle deal.When it involves weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for as much as 350 pounds of weight capacity.

I’ve been using the desk for about 3 weeks currently for everyday job (as well as adhering to standing desk best techniques), whether it’s typing out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop or a laptop computer from time to time. The desk stands up well against non-coastered beverages, and also the surface on top of the desk still feels equally as smooth as well as glossy as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and several clean downs with a rag.

I never purposefully try to dent any type of desks also hard, throughout some lighter tests (throwing a collection of secrets onto it from a range, for example), it still held up without as well many visible indicators of damages.

Finally, when I measured the noise output of the desk while it rose from a resting position to standing and also back again, it was without a doubt the quietest we have actually evaluated yet. I can barely get it to make greater than regarding 9.5 dB of sound, so if your greatest worry is the whirr of your electric motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Client service

Currently, normally I don’t include much regarding the customer support support of any type of provided firm, only due to the fact that I feel that in general if a product works the means its supposed to, I shouldn’t ever before have a factor to call them in the first place. As well as while I desire I could state that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I just can not finish this review without stating the numerous, apparently unlimited problems I came across attempting to obtain my workdesk put together.

For starters, the desk I was sent out really did not have any type of memory phone consisted of originally, which suggested I had no way of in fact regulating the up/down feature on the desk itself. I contacted StandDesk concerning this concern, that got back to me around a day later on with an apology and an assurance that a brand-new one would be shipped quickly.

Standdesk review handset

The resource of all our problems …
Concerning four days later on a handset arrived in the mail. The mobile phone initially switched on, but it had not been long prior to I discovered that none of the programmable buttons functioned, nor did the down button, however, for some factor the “memory” switch dealt with the down feature just fine. I got in touch with the business once again, as well as they excused the mixup and stated they would certainly have a brand-new panel as well as control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later on my new panel and control box got here. Once I installed them both the desk ultimately began working the method it was meant to, however not after almost a month of waiting as well as back and forth with a company that could not remember to ship a core element of their item inside the same box from the outset.

Things to Take into consideration

In spite of its bankable functions, this stand up desk likewise has its own downsides. Since no singular stand desk could capture every one of the features that you may need, you might think about these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as standard

Not having a stabilizing crossbar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, specifically thinking about a few of our other preferred desks such as the Fully Jarvis likewise do not have one. As a matter of fact, this desk does have one if you desire, however it is a paid add-on (much more on this later on too).

The crossbar is seen by some as a hindrance, making it more challenging to position your legs comfortably below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they offer added stability, commonly vital when workdesks are fully prolonged.

We have not review any type of complaints of the stability of this workdesk, so we don’t assume its something to truly be worried about, although if you truly wanted a desk with a crossbar then we suggest you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Security

The security of a standing desk is one of the most essential aspects of these desks. Without a stable desk you’ll discover it tough to focus, which could bring about you ending up being less thinking about utilizing the desk at standing height. To obtain the best return on your financial investment, you’ll wish to be happy when utilizing the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the very first desk that I have checked with an optional cross assistance, I will certainly break down my stability examinations into 2 sections. Both examinations will certainly consist of the common front to back rocking test and also a delegated appropriate wobble. The first will certainly lack the cross support and the secondly will be with it. Simply to keep in mind, StandDesk.co says that the enhancement of the cross support can increase stability by as much as 15%. I have no idea just how they generated that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a different situation. StandDesk Simple was the second desk that I tested that tottered near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the rocking activity misbehaved. Yet point it would certainly impact your work.

With Cross Assistance

Front to Back: Including the cross assistance does not impact the shaking motion. The StandDesk Simple began to experienced a shaking movement at 36″. By 41″ the shaking motion misbehaved.

Left to Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble motion for lower heights. With the cross support the wobble motion didn’t start until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement ended up being poor.

Keep in mind: It’s really crucial with adjustable standing workdesks to totally tighten all equipment. If there is equipment that is not completely limited, the motion experienced when encompassed standing height will be overemphasized. This is especially real with a workdesk structure that consists of 32 bolts, there are much way too many points at which the desk has a chance to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually tested in our laboratories, we need to narrow our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to shorter customers with narrower desktops, as the stability simply 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 factor. Practically all American-made bases are made in US factories that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German companies that created this market, and their typical citizens are a lot taller than the typical Oriental customer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long period of time ago. And they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting devices, and also sheer experience making standing desk bases, needless to say.

However if you’re not as well high, don’t have an excessive quantity of hefty equipment on your desktop, and also don’t need too wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly provide you excellent value.

All that might change with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he expects to launch sometime in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to materialize, as well as Yu states he’s had difficulty obtaining the item high quality he needs out of a number of Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s attempted dealing with. The new layout is allegedly mosting likely to be much easier to put together and have a heftier bar design, among other refinements. He states the new base will certainly be used in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” configuration, minimizing our worry about side-load stressing on the lifting columns.

If this new base ever pertains to market we’ll upgrade you below. We’re not holding our breath any longer as the most current news on the company is that Yu shut the little Los Angeles workplace and has moved it to join with all its other staff members in southeast Asia.

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

The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, and also has been gobbled up by millennials in excellent quantities. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this instance it’s not always a dependable indicator of the expected helpful life of the lifting columns. For the cost, the StandDesk is a wonderful lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis as well as other Chinese-made workdesks. Regardless of its security problems this is a much much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever want to be, as well as a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad group of Chinese-made workdesks that is winning over consumers from both its cheaper and costlier peers.

StandDesk Building, Arrangement, and Devices

Constructing the desk is pretty straight forward if you follow the thorough instructions. Every one of the screws, bolts, washing machines, and springtime washing machines come in separate bags that are marked with their destination: tabletop, framework, and also spares. There’s an included hex device for securing all of the bolts into the structure, or, appear a hex bit into your power device– simply beware not to over-tighten.

All of the parts have an excellent quality finish to them with rounded edges to avoid 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 rotation equipments to stabilize the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was extremely helpful for the carpeted office floor. I’m likewise utilizing a floor mat to protect the rug from chair wheel damage at sitting height, and push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the financial investment. The buttons are all variable stress programmed, suggesting the up and down arrows will change the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continuously readjust the elevation by about 0.7 inches per second if you hold the switch for two seconds. The memory switches are similar in design: push to recall the elevation setting, or hold the button down for 5 secs to save a brand-new elevation worth. I’m using switch 1 for my resting position as well as button 4 for my standing position, which provides me 2 and also 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I’ve been utilizing the new workdesk for a few weeks and also have made a note of my first perceptions:

The motors are quiet yet can be listened to in the next space over. It takes maybe 25 seconds for the desk to totally change from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (particularly this LX design), causing the desk to get a little rocky when I shift my weight versus the keyboard. In knowledge, I ought to have bought the crossbar upgrade for my workdesk after figuring out the weight of my displays. If you prepare to do a twin monitor configuration, obtain the crossbar.

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

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

Efficiency

In spite of any kind of troubles I might have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter layout, virtually every one of those worries removed when I really came down to using this thing.

Although I really did not believe it was even possible, the StandDesk in some way takes care of to be much more stable than the Jarvis, both at resting as well as standing heights. The majority of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed versus my wall; not necessarily due to the fact that it’s that wobbly, however just because I want as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also additionally, verifying to be just as consistent by itself at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s crossbar enhancement, which they assert adds much more stability when acquired as a part of the bundle deal.When it pertains to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for up to 350 lbs of weight capability.

I’ve been making use of the desk for regarding 3 weeks now for everyday work (and complying with standing desk best methods), whether it’s keying out testimonials like this one from our desktop or a laptop once in a while. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered beverages, and the surface in addition to the desk still feels just as smooth and also slick as the day I opened it regardless of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it as well as multiple wipe downs with a rag.

Though I never purposefully attempt to dent any kind of workdesks also hard, throughout some lighter examinations (throwing a set of keys onto it from a range, as an example), it still held up without way too many noticeable indications of damages.

Lastly, when I gauged the sound outcome of the desk while it increased from a sitting setting to standing and back once again, it was by far the quietest we have actually tested yet. I can barely get it to make more than regarding 9.5 dB of sound, so if your greatest problem is the whirr of your motor, this is certainly the one for you.

Customer care

Currently, typically I do not include much about the customer service support of any kind of provided business, just due to the fact that I really feel that in general if a product works the method its supposed to, I shouldn’t ever have a factor to call them in the first place. And while I wish I might state that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I just can not complete this review without mentioning the numerous, apparently endless problems I came across attempting to get my desk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent out didn’t have any kind of memory handset included originally, which implied I had no other way of really managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I spoke to StandDesk concerning this concern, that returned to me around a day later on with an apology and also an assurance that a new one would be shipped soon.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The resource of all our problems …
Regarding four days later on a mobile phone arrived in the mail. The mobile phone originally turned on, however it wasn’t long before I noticed that none of the programmable switches worked, neither did the down button, but for some reason the “memory” switch took care of the down feature simply great. I spoke to the company once again, and they apologized for the mixup as well as said they would certainly have a new panel as well as control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later my brand-new panel as well as control box showed up. When I mounted them both the desk lastly began functioning the means it was meant to, however not after practically a month of waiting as well as to and fro with a business that couldn’t bear in mind to ship a core component of their product inside the very same box from the outset.

Things to Take into consideration

In spite of its bankable functions, this stand up workdesk also has its own disadvantages. Because no single stand desk might record all of the features that you might need, you might take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as standard

Not having a stabilizing crossbar is certainly not a deal-breaker, specifically taking into consideration several of our various other preferred desks such as the Totally Jarvis likewise do not have one. Actually, this workdesk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (a lot more on this later on too).

The bar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it tougher to position your legs easily below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they provide included security, frequently essential when workdesks are completely extended.

We have not review any type of problems of the security of this workdesk, so we do not believe its something to actually be concerned concerning, although if you truly wanted a workdesk with a crossbar then we recommend you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

StandDesk does use a different add-on bar that you can add to the desk yourself, just for an extra $49.95.

Security

The stability of a standing desk is among the most essential elements of these workdesks. Without a stable workdesk you’ll discover it hard to concentrate, which could cause you becoming much less interested in making use of the desk at standing elevation. To obtain the best return on your financial investment, you’ll intend to enjoy when making use of the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the initial workdesk that I have examined with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my security tests right into two sections. Both tests will include the common front to back rocking examination and a delegated best wobble. The very first will lack the cross support as well as the secondly will certainly be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co states that the addition of the cross support can boost security by approximately 15%. I have no suggestion exactly how they generated that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various scenario. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I examined that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking motion misbehaved. Beyond this point it would certainly impact your work.

With Cross Support

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

Entrusted to Right: Including the cross assistance to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble motion for lower heights. With the cross support the wobble movement really did not begin until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion became poor.

Note: It’s extremely important with adjustable standing desks to completely tighten all hardware. If there is equipment that is not totally tight, the activity experienced when encompassed standing height will be overemphasized. This is especially true with a workdesk frame that includes 32 bolts, there are much too many points at which the desk has a possibility to relocate.

Conclusion

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve evaluated in our labs, we need to narrow our referral on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the stability simply isn’t there for a large mass elevated high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be much better matched to these applications, and for a relatively noticeable factor. Basically all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are had by Swedish, Danish or German companies that created this market, as well as their average people are a lot taller than the typical Oriental customer, so they started making longer-stroke training legs a long time earlier. And they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting equipment, and sheer experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

But if you’re not too tall, do not have an extreme quantity of heavy devices on your desktop computer, as well as don’t need too wide of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly offer you excellent bang for your buck.

All that might transform with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he anticipates to launch sometime in the future. Initially we were told we would certainly see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to appear, and Yu states he’s had problem getting the item top quality he requires out of several Chinese factories he’s attempted working with. The brand-new design is allegedly going to be much easier to assemble and also have a heftier bar style, to name a few refinements. He says the new base will certainly be used in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” setup, minimizing our concern about side-load worrying on the lifting columns.

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

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