The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, and has been gobbled up by millennials in impressive volumes. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not necessarily a dependable sign of the expected valuable life of the lifting columns. But for the price, the StandDesk is a wonderful lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis and also other Chinese-made workdesks. Despite its security concerns this is a far much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever before hope to be, and also a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide classification of Chinese-made workdesks that is winning over clients from both its cheaper and also more expensive peers.

StandDesk Construction, Configuration, as well as Gizmos

Developing the desk is quite straight forward if you comply with the thorough instructions. All of the screws, screws, washing machines, as well as spring washing machines come in different bags that are noted with their destination: tabletop, structure, as well as spares. There’s an included hex device for securing every one of the bolts right into the structure, or, appear a hex bit right into your power tool– simply beware not to over-tighten.

All of the parts have a premium quality finish to them with rounded corners to stay clear of cut hands. Below is a shot of all the screws that are attached to the leg assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly additionally includes height-adjustable turning equipments to maintain the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was very valuable for the carpeted office floor. I’m also using a floor mat to shield the carpeting from chair wheel damages at sitting elevation, and push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the investment. The buttons are all variable pressure configured, suggesting the backwards and forwards arrowheads will certainly change the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continuously change 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 height setting, or hold the button down for five secs to store a new height worth. I’m using button 1 for my sitting setting and button 4 for my standing placement, which gives me 2 and also 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I’ve been making use of the new workdesk for a few weeks and have listed my preliminary impacts:

The electric motors are quiet however can be listened to in the following area over. It takes perhaps 25 seconds for the desk to completely change from resting to standing based upon my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side keep an eye on arm (particularly this LX version), causing the desk to obtain a little rocky when I move my weight against the keyboard. In hindsight, I need to have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my desk after identifying the weight of my monitors. If you intend to do a double monitor setup, obtain the crossbar.

Because gravity compresses the discs in a human spinal column, I require to elevate the desk greater in the morning and lower it in the evening.

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

Efficiency

Despite any issues I might have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter design, practically every one of those concerns removed once I really came down to using this thing.

Although I really did not believe it was even possible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be much more steady than the Jarvis, both at sitting and standing heights. Many days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pressed against my wall; not always because it’s that wobbly, but even if I desire as much stability as I can get.

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

I have actually been using the desk for regarding three weeks now for day-to-day work (as well as complying with standing workdesk finest practices), whether it’s keying out testimonials such as this one from our desktop or a laptop from time to time. The desk holds up well against non-coastered beverages, as well as the finish in addition to the desk still feels just as smooth and slick as the day I opened it despite days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and multiple wipe downs with a cloth.

I never deliberately try to damage any type of desks also hard, during some lighter tests (throwing a set of tricks onto it from a range, for instance), it still held up without as well many visible indicators of damage.

When I gauged the noise result of the desk while it increased from a resting position to standing and back again, it was by far the quietest we’ve evaluated. I can hardly get it to make greater than about 9.5 dB of sound, so if your largest issue is the whirr of your motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Client service

Now, normally I don’t include much regarding the customer service support of any type of offered company, just since I feel that in general if an item functions the way its supposed to, I shouldn’t ever before have a reason to call them to begin with. And while I want I might state that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I simply can not finish this evaluation without pointing out the numerous, relatively countless problems I experienced attempting to obtain my desk assembled.

For beginners, the desk I was sent out really did not have any type of memory mobile phone consisted of initially, which meant I had no chance of actually managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I called StandDesk concerning this problem, who got back to me around a day later on with an apology and a promise that a new one would certainly be shipped out soon.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The source of all our issues …
Concerning 4 days later on a handset got here in the mail. The mobile phone at first turned on, however it wasn’t long before I discovered that none of the programmable switches worked, neither did the down button, but also for some factor the “memory” switch took care of the down function simply great. I contacted the company once more, and they apologized for the mixup as well as said 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 also control box showed up. When I mounted them both the desk ultimately started functioning the way it was intended to, however not after virtually a month of waiting and also to and fro with a company that could not keep in mind to deliver a core element of their item inside the very same box from the start.

Things to Consider

Despite its bankable attributes, this stand workdesk additionally has its very own downsides. Because no particular stand desk could capture all of the functions that you might need, you might take into consideration these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a stabilizing bar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, specifically taking into consideration several of our various other favorite desks such as the Fully Jarvis also do not have one. This workdesk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (much more on this later as well).

The crossbar is seen by some as an obstacle, making it more challenging to position your legs pleasantly listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they supply added security, often vital when desks are completely prolonged.

We have not check out any type of problems of the security of this desk, so we don’t believe its something to truly be worried regarding, although if you really wanted a desk with a crossbar then we suggest you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Stability

The security of a standing desk is just one of the most crucial aspects of these workdesks. Without a steady workdesk you’ll discover it tough to focus, which could result in you coming to be much less thinking about making use of the desk at standing height. To obtain the best return on your investment, you’ll wish to enjoy when utilizing the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the initial desk that I have evaluated with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my stability examinations into two areas. Both tests will consist of the typical front to back shaking examination and also a left to best wobble. The very first will certainly lack the cross support and also the second will certainly be with it. Just to keep in mind, StandDesk.co states that the enhancement of the cross support can enhance security by up to 15%. I have no concept how they came up with that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the second desk that I examined that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the rocking activity was bad. Yet factor it would impact your work.

With Cross Assistance

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

Delegated Right: Including the cross assistance to the StandDesk boosted the wobble motion for lower heights. With the cross support the wobble movement really did not start up until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion ended up being poor.

Keep in mind: It’s really essential with flexible standing workdesks to fully tighten up all equipment. If there is hardware that is not completely tight, the activity experienced when encompassed standing elevation will be exaggerated. This is specifically true with a desk framework that consists of 32 screws, there are much way too many factors at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually examined in our laboratories, we have to tighten our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to shorter individuals with narrower desktops, as the stability just isn’t there for a huge mass boosted high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be much better matched to these applications, as well as for a fairly apparent reason. Basically all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German firms that designed this sector, and also their typical residents are a great deal taller than the typical Asian consumer, so they started making longer-stroke lifting legs a long period of time ago. As well as they have even more robot automation, laser-cutting tools, and also sheer experience making standing workdesk bases, it goes without saying.

If you’re not too tall, don’t have an inordinate quantity of hefty equipment on your desktop, and also don’t require also large of a workdesk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly give you good bang for your dollar.

All that could change with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he expects to launch at some point in the future. Originally we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later on it has yet to emerge, and Yu states he’s had trouble obtaining the product high quality he needs out of numerous Chinese factories he’s attempted dealing with. The new design is allegedly mosting likely to be much easier to construct and also have a heftier crossbar design, to name a few refinements. He claims the new base will certainly be provided in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” configuration, reducing our issue about side-load worrying on the training columns.

If this new base ever concerns market we’ll update you right here. We’re not holding our breath any type of longer as the most recent news on the company is that Yu closed the tiny Los Angeles office as well as has actually moved it to join with all its various other workers in southeast Asia.

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

The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, as well as has been demolished by millennials in excellent quantities. While it carries a ten-year guarantee (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not always a trustworthy sign of the anticipated helpful life of the lifting columns. But also for the cost, the StandDesk is a terrific lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis as well as other Chinese-made desks. In spite of its stability concerns this is a much much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever hope to be, and a good value in general. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made workdesks that is winning over clients from both its less expensive and pricier peers.

StandDesk Building, Arrangement, and also Gizmos

Building the desk is quite easy if you comply with the comprehensive guidelines. Every one of the screws, screws, washers, as well as spring washers can be found in different bags that are noted with their location: tabletop, frame, and spares. There’s an included hex tool for securing every one of the bolts right into the structure, or, appear a hex bit right into your power tool– just be careful not to over-tighten.

All of the parts have an excellent quality coating to them with rounded edges to avoid cut hands. Below is a shot of all the screws that are secured to the leg assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly additionally includes height-adjustable rotation gears to support the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was very helpful for the carpeted home office floor. I’m also making use of a flooring mat to safeguard the carpet from chair wheel damages at resting height, and also press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the investment. The buttons are all variable stress set, indicating the backwards and forwards arrows will certainly readjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continually adjust the height by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for 2 secs. The memory switches are similar in layout: push to recall the height setting, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to save a new elevation value. I’m making use of switch 1 for my sitting setting as well as switch 4 for my standing setting, which offers me 2 and 3 for anything I may need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I have actually been making use of the brand-new workdesk for a few weeks and have actually jotted down my initial impacts:

The motors are quiet yet can be listened to in the next area over. It takes perhaps 25 seconds for the desk to totally change from resting to standing based upon my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side keep an eye on arm (particularly this LX model), creating the desk to obtain a little rough when I change my weight against the keyboard. In knowledge, I ought to have acquired the crossbar upgrade for my desk after figuring out the weight of my screens. If you prepare to do a double monitor configuration, get the bar.

Due to the fact that gravity compresses the discs in a human back, I need to elevate the desk higher in the morning and lower it in the evening.

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

Efficiency

In spite of any problems I might have had with the handset or the cookie-cutter style, practically every one of those worries removed when I really got down to utilizing this point.

I didn’t believe it was even feasible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be even much more secure than the Jarvis, both at sitting as well as standing elevations. The majority of days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pressed against my wall surface; not always since it’s that shaky, yet even if I want as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also better, verifying to be equally as constant by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar addition, which they declare adds even more security when acquired as a part of the package deal.When it comes to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet much more statistics with the Jarvis, being rated for approximately 350 pounds of weight capacity.

I’ve been making use of the desk for concerning 3 weeks now for daily work (and adhering to standing workdesk finest techniques), whether it’s inputting out reviews such as this one from our desktop computer or a laptop every so often. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered beverages, and also the coating in addition to the desk still really feels just as smooth and slick as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and also numerous clean downs with a cloth.

I never purposefully try to damage any desks too hard, throughout some lighter tests (tossing a set of keys onto it from a distance, for instance), it still held up without also many noticeable signs of damages.

When I measured the noise outcome of the workdesk while it increased from a sitting position to standing and also back once again, it was by far the quietest we’ve examined. I could hardly get it to make more than regarding 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 do not include much about the client service assistance of any kind of provided company, only due to the fact that I really feel that generally if a product functions the method its supposed to, I shouldn’t ever before have a factor to call them to begin with. And also while I want I could say that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I just can’t complete this testimonial without stating the numerous, relatively limitless troubles I encountered trying to obtain my desk assembled.

For beginners, the desk I was sent didn’t have any type of memory handset included originally, which indicated I had no other way of actually managing the up/down feature on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk regarding this problem, who got back to me around a day later with an apology and a pledge that a new one would certainly be shipped out quickly.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The resource of all our issues …
Regarding four days later on a handset showed up in the mail. The phone at first switched on, yet it wasn’t long prior to I observed that none of the programmable switches worked, neither did the down button, however, for some factor the “memory” switch took care of the down feature just great. I contacted the firm once again, as well as they apologized for the mixup as well as claimed they would certainly have a new panel and control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my new panel and also control box got here. Once I mounted them both the desk finally started functioning the means it was supposed to, but not after virtually a month of waiting and to and fro with a company that couldn’t remember to ship a core part of their item inside the very same box from the outset.

Things to Consider

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

Absence of a Crossbar as criterion

Not having a supporting bar is definitely not a deal-breaker, specifically thinking about some of our other preferred workdesks such as the Completely Jarvis likewise don’t have one. As a matter of fact, 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 a barrier, making it harder to put your legs comfortably listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they offer included stability, often critical when desks are totally extended.

We have not read any issues of the stability of this workdesk, so we do not assume its something to actually be worried about, although if you actually wanted a workdesk with a crossbar after that we suggest you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Conversely, StandDesk does offer a separate add-on bar that you can contribute to the desk yourself, just for an extra $49.95.

Security

The security of a standing desk is one of the most important aspects of these workdesks. Without a steady desk you’ll locate it tough to focus, which can result in you coming to be less thinking about utilizing the desk at standing elevation. To obtain the best return on your investment, you’ll wish to enjoy when using the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the very first desk that I have actually evaluated with an optional cross assistance, I will certainly break down my security examinations into two areas. Both examinations will consist of the regular front to back shaking examination and also a left to appropriate wobble. The initial will lack the cross assistance and also the secondly will be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co claims that the enhancement of the cross assistance can enhance stability by approximately 15%. I have no suggestion exactly how they generated 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 wobbled at the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the shaking motion misbehaved. Yet point it would influence your work.

With Cross Assistance

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

Left to Right: Including the cross support to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble movement for reduced heights. With the cross assistance the wobble motion didn’t start till you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity ended up being bad.

Note: It’s very vital with flexible standing workdesks to totally tighten all equipment. If there is equipment that is not totally tight, the motion experienced when encompassed standing height will certainly be overemphasized. This is especially true with a desk structure that consists of 32 bolts, there are much a lot of points at which the desk has a possibility to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve checked in our labs, we need to narrow our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to shorter individuals with narrower desktops, as the security simply isn’t there for a huge mass boosted high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be much better suited to these applications, and also for a relatively evident reason. Practically all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are had by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this sector, as well as their average residents are a whole lot taller than the average Eastern consumer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a very long time ago. And they have far more robotic automation, laser-cutting devices, and also large experience making standing workdesk bases, it goes without saying.

If you’re not too tall, do not have an extreme amount of hefty tools on your desktop computer, as well as don’t need too large of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will offer you excellent bang for your dollar.

All that might change with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he anticipates to launch at some point in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later it has yet to appear, and also Yu states he’s had difficulty obtaining the product top quality he needs out of numerous Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried collaborating with. The brand-new layout is apparently going to be much easier to set up as well as have a heftier crossbar design, to name a few improvements. He says the brand-new base will be offered in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” arrangement, reducing our problem regarding side-load stressing on the training columns.

If this new base ever before comes to market we’ll update you here. But we’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as one of the most current news on the company is that Yu shut the small Los Angeles workplace and also has actually moved it to join with all its various other workers in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a brand-new $399 standing desk with remarkable performance has actually been introduce with the brand-new joint venture between US-based iMovR and China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing workdesk. While restricted in dimension as well as color options, it has actually taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago standing as the most effective standing desk under $400.