The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, and has been demolished by millennials in impressive quantities. While it carries a ten-year service warranty (the lengthiest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not always a reputable sign of the expected helpful life of the lifting columns. For the price, the StandDesk is a wonderful lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis and other Chinese-made desks. Despite its security concerns this is a much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever hope to be, and a good value overall. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad group of Chinese-made desks that is gaining customers from both its less costly and pricier peers.

StandDesk Construction, Setup, and Devices

Developing the desk is rather easy if you adhere to the comprehensive directions. All of the screws, bolts, washers, and also springtime washers been available in different bags that are marked with their location: tabletop, frame, and spares. There’s an included hex tool for attaching every one of the screws into the structure, or, pop in a hex bit right into your power device– just take care not to over-tighten.

Every one of the components have an excellent quality coating to them with rounded corners 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 likewise consists of height-adjustable turning gears to support the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was extremely helpful for the carpeted office floor. I’m additionally utilizing a floor mat to shield the rug from chair wheel damages at resting elevation, and also press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller deserved the investment. The switches are all variable stress set, implying the backwards and forwards arrowheads will readjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or constantly adjust the height by around 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the switch for 2 seconds. The memory switches are similar in design: press to remember the elevation setup, or hold the button down for five secs to store a new elevation value. I’m utilizing button 1 for my resting placement and also button 4 for my standing setting, which provides me 2 as well as 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

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

The electric motors are quiet yet can be listened to in the following room over. It takes possibly 25 seconds for the desk to completely shift from sitting to standing based on my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (particularly this LX design), creating the desk to get a little rough when I move my weight versus the key-board. In knowledge, I must have purchased the bar upgrade for my workdesk after determining the weight of my displays. If you prepare to do a dual monitor arrangement, obtain the bar.

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

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

Performance

Despite any troubles I might have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter style, pretty much all of those problems washed away when I in fact got down to utilizing this thing.

I didn’t think it was also feasible, the StandDesk in some way handles to be also a lot more steady than the Jarvis, both at resting and standing elevations. The majority of days I like to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed against my wall surface; not necessarily since it’s that wobbly, yet just because I want as much stability as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also additionally, confirming to be equally as consistent on its own at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar addition, which they assert includes a lot more stability when acquired as a part of the plan deal.When it comes to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet even more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for as much as 350 pounds of weight capability.

I have actually been using the desk for concerning 3 weeks currently for day-to-day work (as well as adhering to standing workdesk ideal techniques), whether it’s inputting out evaluations such as this one from our desktop or a laptop once in a while. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered beverages, and also the surface on top of the desk still feels just as smooth and slick as the day I opened it regardless of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it as well as multiple clean downs with a rag.

I never ever intentionally try to dent any workdesks as well hard, during some lighter tests (throwing a collection of tricks onto it from a range, for example), it still held up without too lots of noticeable indicators of damages.

When I measured the noise result of the desk while it climbed from a sitting setting to standing and back again, it was by far the quietest we have actually tested. I could barely get it to make more than concerning 9.5 dB of sound, so if your largest concern is the whirr of your motor, this is certainly the one for you.

Customer Service

Now, normally I do not include much regarding the customer care support of any type of given company, only due to the fact that I really feel that in general if a product functions the means its expected to, I shouldn’t ever have a factor to call them in the first place. As well as while I desire I might state that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I merely can not complete this evaluation without mentioning the countless, seemingly unlimited issues I experienced attempting to get my workdesk created.

For starters, the desk I was sent didn’t have any memory handset consisted of originally, which suggested I had no way of in fact managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I got in touch with StandDesk concerning this issue, that got back to me around a day later with an apology and also a promise that a brand-new one would certainly be shipped quickly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our troubles …
Concerning 4 days later on a handset arrived in the mail. The mobile phone initially activated, however it had not been long before I discovered that none of the programmable switches functioned, nor did the down switch, but for some factor the “memory” button dealt with the down feature simply great. I called the firm once again, as well as they apologized for the mixup as well as stated they would have a brand-new panel and control box bent on me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later on my new panel and control box arrived. Once I mounted them both the desk ultimately began working the way it was intended to, but not after almost a month of waiting as well as back and forth with a company that couldn’t remember to deliver a core component of their item inside the very 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. Because no singular stand desk can catch every one of the features that you might need, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Crossbar as criterion

Not having a supporting bar is definitely not a deal-breaker, especially considering some of our various other favored desks such as the Totally Jarvis also do not have one. This desk does have one if you desire, but 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 security, often vital when workdesks are fully prolonged.

We have not check out any complaints of the stability of this workdesk, so we don’t think its something to truly be concerned about, although if you truly wanted a desk with a bar after that we advise you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

Alternatively, StandDesk does provide a different add-on crossbar that you can include in the desk yourself, just for an additional $49.95.

Stability

The security of a standing desk is among the most vital facets of these desks. Without a steady workdesk you’ll find it hard to concentrate, which might cause you ending up being much less thinking about using the desk at standing height. To get the very best return on your investment, you’ll wish to be happy when making use of the desk.

Because the StandDesk Simple is the very first workdesk that I have tested with an optional cross support, I will break down my stability tests right into 2 sections. Both examinations will consist of the common front to back rocking test and a left to appropriate wobble. The very first will certainly lack the cross assistance and the secondly will certainly be with it. Simply to keep in mind, StandDesk.co states that the addition of the cross assistance can boost stability by approximately 15%. I have no idea how they created that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various circumstance. 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 got to 36″ the shaking movement misbehaved. Yet factor it would influence your work.

With Cross Support

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

Left to Right: Including the cross support to the StandDesk improved the wobble activity for reduced heights. With the cross support the wobble motion really did not start until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion became poor.

Note: It’s very important with flexible standing desks to fully tighten all hardware. If there is hardware that is not completely tight, the activity experienced when encompassed standing elevation will be overemphasized. This is specifically real with a desk frame that consists of 32 screws, there are much way too many factors at which the desk has a possibility to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually checked in our laboratories, we have to narrow our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to shorter individuals with narrower desktop computers, as the security simply isn’t there for a big mass elevated high off the ground. American-made workdesks will be much better matched to these applications, as well as for a relatively apparent reason. Practically all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German business that invented this market, and also their average residents are a great deal taller than the average Oriental consumer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long time earlier. And also they have far more robot automation, laser-cutting equipment, and also large experience making standing workdesk bases, obviously.

But if you’re not too high, do not have an extreme amount of hefty tools on your desktop computer, and also don’t require too wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will offer you excellent value.

All that may alter with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he expects to launch at some point in the future. Originally we were told we would certainly see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later on it has yet to materialize, and Yu states he’s had difficulty getting the item quality he needs out of numerous Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s tried working with. The brand-new layout is apparently mosting likely to be much easier to assemble and also have a heftier bar style, to name a few improvements. He says the brand-new base will be supplied in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” configuration, reducing our worry about side-load worrying on the training columns.

If this new base ever before pertains to market we’ll upgrade you below. We’re not holding our breath any type of longer as the most recent news on the business is that Yu closed the tiny Los Angeles workplace and has actually relocated it to join with all its other employees in southeast Asia.

In the meantime, a brand-new $399 standing desk with remarkable efficiency has actually been present via the new joint venture in between US-based iMovR and China-based Eureka, the i1 electric standing desk. While limited in size and also shade choices, it has taken the mantle away from StandDesk’s long-ago condition as the best standing desk under $400.

The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, and also has been demolished by millennials in excellent quantities. While it brings a ten-year guarantee (the lengthiest of any kind of Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not always a dependable indication of the expected useful life of the training columns. For the rate, the StandDesk is a wonderful lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and various other Chinese-made desks. In spite of its stability concerns this is a much much better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever before want to be, and a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad category of Chinese-made workdesks that is swaying customers from both its less costly as well as costlier peers.

StandDesk Construction, Setup, as well as Gizmos

Building the desk is rather straight forward if you comply with the comprehensive guidelines. Every one of the screws, bolts, washing machines, and also springtime washing machines can be found in separate bags that are noted with their location: tabletop, frame, as well as spares. There’s an included hex tool for securing all of the screws into the framework, or, appear a hex little bit right into your power device– simply be careful not to over-tighten.

All of the components have a top quality surface to them with rounded edges to prevent 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 also includes height-adjustable turning gears to support the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was really practical for the carpeted office flooring. I’m additionally using a floor mat to secure the carpet from chair wheel damages at resting elevation, as well as push the chair when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller deserved the investment. The switches are all variable stress configured, meaning the backwards and forwards arrowheads will certainly readjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a single press, or continuously adjust the height by about 0.7 inches per 2nd if you hold the switch for 2 secs. The memory switches are similar in design: push to remember the height setup, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to store a new height value. I’m using button 1 for my sitting position and also button 4 for my standing placement, which offers me 2 and also 3 for anything I may need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

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

The electric motors are quiet however can be listened to in the next space over. It takes maybe 25 secs for the desk to totally change from resting to standing based upon my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side keep track of arm (specifically this LX design), causing the desk to obtain a little rough when I change my weight against the key-board. In knowledge, I need to have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my desk after identifying the weight of my monitors. If you plan to do a twin monitor arrangement, obtain the crossbar.

Because gravity presses the discs in a human spine, I need to elevate the desk greater in the morning as well as lower it at night.

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

Performance

Despite any troubles I might have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter design, pretty much all of those concerns gotten rid of once I in fact came down to utilizing this point.

I really did not believe it was even feasible, the StandDesk somehow manages to be also extra secure than the Jarvis, both at sitting and also standing elevations. A lot of days I such as to run my Jarvis at max height while pressed against my wall; not necessarily due to the fact that it’s that unsteady, but even if I desire as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also further, confirming to be equally as consistent by itself 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 acquired as a part of the plan deal.When it involves weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for as much as 350 pounds of weight ability.

I’ve been utilizing the desk for concerning 3 weeks currently for everyday work (and adhering to standing workdesk best techniques), whether it’s inputting out reviews like this one from our desktop computer or a laptop computer every now and then. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered drinks, as well as the coating on top of the desk still feels just as smooth and glossy as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and also multiple clean downs with a dustcloth.

Though I never purposefully try to damage any type of workdesks also hard, during some lighter tests (throwing a set of keys onto it from a distance, for example), it still held up without way too many noticeable indicators of damage.

Lastly, when I determined the noise output of the desk while it climbed from a resting placement to standing and also back once more, it was by far the quietest we’ve tested yet. I might hardly get it to make more than regarding 9.5 dB of sound, so if your biggest issue is the whirr of your electric motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Customer support

Now, typically I do not consist of much about the customer care support of any given company, only due to the fact that I feel that in general if a product works the means its expected to, I should not ever before have a reason to call them in the first place. As well as while I desire I might state that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I merely can not finish this evaluation without stating the numerous, apparently countless problems I experienced attempting to obtain my desk created.

For beginners, the desk I was sent didn’t have any memory handset consisted of initially, which implied I had no other way of really controlling the up/down function on the desk itself. I contacted StandDesk about this problem, who returned to me around a day later with an apology and an assurance that a brand-new one would be shipped out shortly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The resource of all our issues …
Regarding 4 days later on a handset arrived in the mail. The mobile originally turned on, but it had not been long before I discovered that none of the programmable switches worked, nor did the down switch, but for some factor the “memory” button dealt with the down function simply great. I called the company again, and also they apologized for the mixup as well as claimed they would have a new panel and also control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later on my new panel as well as control box arrived. Once I mounted them both the desk finally began functioning the method it was expected to, however not after nearly a month of waiting and also backward and forward with a firm that couldn’t keep in mind to deliver a core part of their product inside the very same box from the start.

Points to Consider

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

Lack of a Crossbar as criterion

Not having a supporting bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, particularly considering a few of our various other favored workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis additionally do not have one. Actually, this desk does have one if you want, yet it is a paid add-on (much more 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 provide included stability, commonly essential when desks are completely expanded.

We have not read any type of complaints of the stability of this desk, so we do not think its something to actually be concerned regarding, although if you actually wanted a desk with a crossbar after that we suggest you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Stability

The security of a standing workdesk is just one of one of the most crucial elements of these workdesks. Without a stable workdesk you’ll locate it difficult to concentrate, which could bring about you becoming much less curious about utilizing the desk at standing height. To obtain the most effective return on your financial investment, you’ll wish to more than happy when 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 stability tests into 2 sections. Both examinations will certainly include the common front to back rocking test as well as a left to appropriate wobble. The first will certainly lack the cross assistance and the second will be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co says that the enhancement of the cross support can raise security by as much as 15%. I have no concept exactly how they generated that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a different situation. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I examined that tottered near the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The initial was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it got to 36″ the shaking movement was bad. Yet factor it would influence your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

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

Keep in mind: It’s very essential with adjustable standing desks to completely tighten all hardware. If there is hardware that is not totally tight, the activity experienced when encompassed standing elevation will certainly be exaggerated. This is particularly real with a workdesk framework that includes 32 bolts, there are far a lot of points at which the desk has a possibility to relocate.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually checked in our laboratories, we need to narrow our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter customers with narrower desktops, as the stability simply isn’t there for a large mass boosted high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be better matched to these applications, and also for a rather evident factor. Virtually all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are had by Swedish, Danish or German business that developed this sector, as well as their average citizens are a lot taller than the ordinary Eastern consumer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a very long time earlier. And they have far more robotic automation, laser-cutting devices, and also sheer experience making standing workdesk bases, obviously.

Yet if you’re not too tall, don’t have an extreme quantity of heavy tools on your desktop, as well as don’t need too wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly offer you great bang for your buck.

All that could transform with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 design that he anticipates to launch sometime in the future. Initially we were informed we ‘d see it by June 2018. Greater than a year later on it has yet to materialize, as well as Yu states he’s had trouble getting the product top quality he needs out of numerous Chinese factories he’s tried collaborating with. The new design is supposedly going to be a lot easier to assemble and also have a heftier bar layout, to name a few refinements. He says the brand-new base will certainly be provided in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” configuration, reducing our problem about side-load emphasizing on the training columns.

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

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