The StandDesk was developed by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, as well as has been gobbled up by millennials in excellent quantities. While it carries a ten-year warranty (the longest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not always a dependable indicator of the expected valuable life of the training columns. For the price, the StandDesk is a fantastic lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and also other Chinese-made desks. Regardless of its security concerns this is a far much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever before hope to be, and a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad classification of Chinese-made desks that is gaining customers from both its more affordable and more expensive peers.

StandDesk Construction, Arrangement, and also Gadgets

Constructing the desk is rather easy if you adhere to the in-depth guidelines. Every one of the screws, bolts, washing machines, and springtime washers can be found in different bags that are noted with their location: table top, framework, and also spares. There’s an included hex tool for attaching all of the screws into the frame, or, appear a hex bit into your power tool– simply be careful not to over-tighten.

Every one of the parts have an excellent quality finish 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 setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly also includes height-adjustable rotation equipments to support the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was really valuable for the carpeted home office floor. I’m likewise using a flooring mat to secure the rug from chair wheel damage at sitting height, and also push the chair when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the financial investment. The buttons are all variable pressure set, suggesting the up and down arrowheads will change the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or constantly adjust the elevation by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the switch for 2 secs. The memory buttons are comparable in design: press to recall the elevation setting, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to store a brand-new height value. I’m using switch 1 for my resting position and also switch 4 for my standing position, which gives me 2 and 3 for anything I could need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I’ve been making use of the new desk for a couple of weeks and have actually documented my initial impacts:

The electric motors are quiet however can be listened to in the following room over. It takes maybe 25 seconds for the desk to completely change from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (specifically this LX design), causing the desk to obtain a little rocky when I change my weight versus the keyboard. In hindsight, I must have acquired the bar upgrade for my desk after establishing the weight of my monitors. If you intend to do a twin display configuration, get the crossbar.

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

An anti-fatigue mat is definitely important for long duration standing. I acquired an Octagonal mat from SmartCells, using rubber “cells” that are visualized below.

Efficiency

Despite any type of troubles I may have had with the mobile or the cookie-cutter layout, practically every one of those concerns gotten rid of once I actually came down to using this point.

I really did not think it was also feasible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be even extra steady than the Jarvis, both at resting and standing heights. Many days I like to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed versus my wall; not necessarily since it’s that wobbly, however just because I desire as much stability as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even better, verifying to be equally as consistent by itself at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s crossbar addition, which they assert includes much more stability when acquired as a part of the package deal.When it involves weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet even more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for up to 350 pounds of weight capability.

I’ve been making use of the desk for about 3 weeks now for daily job (and adhering to standing desk best methods), whether it’s keying out evaluations such as this one from our desktop or a laptop every so often. The desk stands up well against non-coastered beverages, and also the coating on top of the desk still really feels just as smooth as well as glossy as the day I opened it in spite of days of sweaty wrists wresting on it as well as numerous clean downs with a rag.

I never ever deliberately attempt to dent any desks as well hard, during some lighter examinations (tossing a collection of secrets onto it from a distance, for instance), it still held up without too several noticeable signs of damage.

When I gauged the noise outcome of the desk while it increased from a sitting position to standing and also back once again, it was by much the quietest we’ve examined. I might barely get it to make more than regarding 9.5 dB of sound, so if your most significant problem is the whirr of your motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Customer Service

Now, typically I do not consist of much about the customer care support of any type of provided firm, only due to the fact that I feel that in general if an item works the method its meant to, I should not ever have a reason to call them in the first place. And also while I wish I might state that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I just can not finish this review without stating the various, apparently countless issues I experienced attempting to obtain my desk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent didn’t have any memory phone consisted of initially, which meant I had no way of in fact regulating the up/down feature on the desk itself. I spoke to StandDesk concerning this problem, that returned to me around a day later with an apology and also a guarantee that a brand-new one would be shipped out soon.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The resource of all our problems …
About 4 days later on a phone arrived in the mail. The mobile phone originally activated, however it had not been long before I noticed that none of the programmable switches functioned, neither did the down switch, but also for some factor the “memory” switch dealt with the down function simply great. I spoke to the business once again, and also they apologized for the mixup and claimed they would have a brand-new panel and also control box bent on me within the week.

Over two weeks later my new panel and control box showed up. When I mounted them both the desk finally began working the way it was intended to, however not after virtually a month of waiting and also backward and forward with a firm that could not remember to deliver a core element of their product inside the same box from the beginning.

Things to Think about

Despite its bankable features, this stand up desk likewise has its own drawbacks. Considering that no singular stand desk can record every one of the functions that you might need, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a supporting bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, specifically considering a few of our other preferred desks such as the Completely Jarvis likewise don’t have one. This desk does have one if you desire, however it is a paid add-on (a lot more on this later as well).

The bar is seen by some as a limitation, making it harder to put your legs easily listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they provide added security, commonly essential when workdesks are completely expanded.

We have not check out any grievances of the stability of this desk, so we don’t think its something to truly be concerned regarding, although if you actually desired a desk with a bar then we advise you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Stability

The stability of a standing desk is one of one of the most vital facets of these workdesks. Without a secure workdesk you’ll discover it hard to focus, which could result in you coming to be much less thinking about using the desk at standing elevation. To get the very best return on your investment, you’ll want to enjoy when making use of the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the first desk that I have actually evaluated with an optional cross assistance, I will certainly break down my security tests right into two sections. Both examinations will consist of the regular front to back shaking test as well as a delegated ideal wobble. The initial will certainly be without the cross support and also the second will be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co says that the enhancement of the cross assistance can increase security by up to 15%. I have no concept how they generated that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a different circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I tested that tottered at the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking motion misbehaved. Beyond this factor it would affect your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Entrusted to Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk boosted the wobble movement for lower heights. With the cross support the wobble motion really did not begin till you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion became negative.

Keep in mind: It’s very important with flexible standing desks to fully tighten up all hardware. If there is equipment that is not totally tight, the movement experienced when reached standing elevation will be overemphasized. This is especially true with a desk structure that includes 32 bolts, there are far too many factors at which the desk has an opportunity to move.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve evaluated in our labs, we need to narrow our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the stability simply isn’t there for a big mass raised high off the ground. American-made desks will be much better suited to these applications, and for a rather noticeable factor. Practically all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German companies that developed this industry, and also their typical citizens are a lot taller than the average Asian consumer, so they started making longer-stroke training legs a very long time back. As well as they have far more robotic automation, laser-cutting equipment, and sheer experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

If you’re not as well high, don’t have an excessive amount of hefty tools on your desktop, as well as do not need also broad of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will provide you great bang for your buck.

All that could change with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he expects to launch at some time in the future. Originally we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to materialize, and Yu states he’s had difficulty getting the item quality he needs out of a number of Chinese factories he’s tried collaborating with. The new style is supposedly mosting likely to be much easier to set up as well as have a heftier crossbar layout, to name a few improvements. He states the new base will certainly be offered in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” arrangement, relieving our issue regarding side-load emphasizing on the training columns.

If this new base ever before involves market we’ll update you right here. But we’re not holding our breath any type of longer as one of the most current information on the company is that Yu shut the little Los Angeles office as well as has actually moved it to accompany all its various other staff members in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a new $399 standing workdesk with outstanding efficiency has been present with the new joint endeavor between US-based iMovR as well as China-based Eureka, the i1 electrical standing workdesk. While restricted in size and color options, it has taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago condition as the very best standing desk under $400.

The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed straight at millennials, as well as has been demolished by millennials in outstanding quantities. While it lugs a ten-year service warranty (the longest of any kind of Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not always a trusted indication of the expected helpful life of the training columns. For the cost, the StandDesk is an excellent lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis as well as various other Chinese-made desks. In spite of its stability issues this is a much much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever before hope to be, and a good value overall. It’s the mid-priced offering in the wide category of Chinese-made workdesks that is winning over customers from both its cheaper as well as more expensive peers.

StandDesk Construction, Configuration, and Gadgets

Building the desk is pretty direct if you comply with the detailed instructions. All of the screws, screws, washing machines, and also spring washers come in separate bags that are noted with their location: table top, framework, as well as spares. There’s a consisted of hex tool for fastening every one of the bolts into the frame, or, pop in a hex bit right into your power device– just beware not to over-tighten.

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

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly also includes height-adjustable turning gears to stabilize the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was very valuable for the carpeted home office floor. I’m additionally using a flooring mat to protect the rug from chair wheel damage at resting height, and press the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the investment. The buttons are all variable pressure set, meaning the backwards and forwards arrowheads will certainly adjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continuously adjust the height by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for two secs. The memory buttons are comparable in design: push to recall the height setting, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to keep a brand-new elevation worth. I’m making use of button 1 for my sitting placement and also switch 4 for my standing setting, which gives me 2 as well as 3 for anything I could require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I have actually been using the brand-new desk for a few weeks and have actually made a note of my initial impressions:

The electric motors are quiet but can be listened to in the following area over. It takes perhaps 25 secs for the desk to fully shift from resting to standing based on my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (particularly this LX design), creating the desk to obtain a little rough when I shift my weight against the keyboard. In knowledge, I ought to have bought the crossbar upgrade for my workdesk after establishing the weight of my displays. If you prepare to do a double monitor arrangement, obtain the bar.

Due to the fact that gravity compresses the discs in a human back, I need to increase the desk greater in the early morning as well as reduced it at night.

An anti-fatigue mat is absolutely crucial for long period of time standing. I acquired an Octagonal mat from SmartCells, making use of rubber “cells” that are visualized below.

Performance

Despite any problems I might have had with the handset or the cookie-cutter layout, virtually all of those problems gotten rid of once I really came down to using this thing.

I really did not think it was also possible, the StandDesk in some way handles to be even a lot more steady than the Jarvis, both at sitting and also standing elevations. A lot of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed versus my wall; not necessarily since it’s that wobbly, yet just because I desire as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even additionally, showing 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 addition, which they assert adds even more stability when acquired as a part of the plan deal.When it pertains to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more stats with the Jarvis, being ranked for up to 350 pounds of weight capacity.

I have actually been using the desk for about 3 weeks now for everyday job (and complying with standing desk ideal methods), whether it’s keying out reviews such as this one from our desktop computer or a laptop once in a while. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered beverages, and also the coating in addition to the desk still feels equally as smooth as well as slick as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and numerous clean downs with a dustcloth.

I never purposefully attempt to dent any kind of desks too hard, during some lighter examinations (tossing a collection of secrets onto it from a range, for instance), it still held up without also many visible indicators of damage.

When I determined the noise result of the desk while it climbed from a resting setting to standing and also back once again, it was by far the quietest we’ve evaluated. I could hardly get it to make greater than about 9.5 dB of noise, so if your biggest issue is the whirr of your electric motor, this is absolutely the one for you.

Customer care

Now, normally I don’t include much concerning the customer service support of any type of provided firm, only due to the fact that I feel that generally if a product functions the way its intended to, I shouldn’t ever have a reason to call them in the first place. And while I want I could claim that held true during my experience with StandDesk, I just can’t finish this evaluation without stating the countless, seemingly limitless problems I came across trying to obtain my desk created.

For starters, the desk I was sent out really did not have any kind of memory mobile included initially, which implied I had no other way of in fact controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I called StandDesk concerning this problem, that returned to me around a day later on with an apology as well as a promise that a new one would certainly be shipped out quickly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our issues …
About 4 days later a handset showed up in the mail. The handset initially activated, yet it had not been long prior to I discovered that none of the programmable buttons worked, nor did the down button, but also for some factor the “memory” button took care of the down feature simply fine. I spoke to the company once again, and also they apologized for the mixup and stated they would have a new panel and also control box bent on me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my brand-new panel as well as control box showed up. Once I mounted them both the desk ultimately began functioning the method it was supposed to, but not after nearly a month of waiting and also back and forth with a company that couldn’t keep in mind to ship a core component of their product inside the very same box from the start.

Things to Consider

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

Absence of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a supporting crossbar is definitely not a deal-breaker, particularly taking into consideration a few of our other preferred workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis additionally don’t have one. As a matter of fact, this desk does have one if you want, yet it is a paid add-on (much more on this later also).

The crossbar is seen by some as a hindrance, making it more difficult to position your legs pleasantly listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they give included stability, frequently critical when desks are completely prolonged.

We have not check out any type of grievances of the security of this workdesk, so we don’t assume its something to truly be concerned regarding, although if you really wanted a desk with a bar then we recommend you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Alternatively, StandDesk does offer a separate add-on crossbar that you can include in the desk on your own, just for an extra $49.95.

Security

The stability of a standing desk is one of one of the most important elements of these desks. Without a stable workdesk you’ll discover it hard to focus, which could bring about you ending up being less thinking about utilizing the desk at standing elevation. To get the best return on your investment, you’ll wish to enjoy when using the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the first desk that I have tested with an optional cross support, I will break down my security tests right into two areas. Both examinations will certainly consist of the regular front to back rocking test as well as a left to best wobble. The very first will certainly be without the cross assistance and the second will be with it. Simply to keep in mind, StandDesk.co says that the enhancement of the cross support can enhance security by as much as 15%. I have no idea just how they developed that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various circumstance. StandDesk Simple was the second desk that I tested 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 was bad. Yet factor it would affect your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Entrusted to Right: Including the cross assistance to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble activity for lower heights. With the cross support the wobble motion didn’t start up until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity ended up being negative.

Note: It’s really vital with flexible standing workdesks to fully tighten all hardware. If there is equipment that is not entirely limited, the activity experienced when included standing elevation will certainly be exaggerated. This is particularly true with a workdesk framework that includes 32 bolts, there are far too many points at which the desk has an opportunity to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve evaluated in our laboratories, 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 huge mass elevated high off the ground. American-made desks will be better fit to these applications, and for a fairly apparent factor. Basically all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are owned by Swedish, Danish or German business that created this sector, as well as their ordinary people are a whole lot taller than the typical Oriental customer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long period of time earlier. And they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting tools, as well as sheer experience making standing desk bases, it goes without saying.

If you’re not too tall, do not have an excessive amount of hefty devices on your desktop, and do not need also wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will give you great bang for your buck.

All that could change with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he anticipates to launch at some time 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 materialize, and Yu states he’s had problem getting the item top quality he requires out of several Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s attempted working with. The brand-new design is allegedly going to be a lot easier to assemble and also have a heftier crossbar layout, to name a few refinements. He claims the brand-new base will certainly be supplied in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” setup, reducing our problem about side-load emphasizing on the training columns.

If this brand-new base ever before concerns market we’ll update you here. We’re not holding our breath any kind of longer as the most recent news on the business is that Yu shut the little Los Angeles office and also has actually relocated it to join with all its various other staff members in southeast Asia.

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