The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, and has been demolished by millennials in excellent volumes. While it brings a ten-year warranty (the longest of any Chinese-made base), in this situation it’s not necessarily a reputable indicator of the expected helpful life of the training columns. However, for the price, the StandDesk is an excellent lower-cost choice to the UpLift, Jarvis and also other Chinese-made desks. In spite of its security problems this is a much better item than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever before hope 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 more affordable and pricier peers.

StandDesk Construction, Configuration, and also Gizmos

Constructing the desk is quite easy if you adhere to the thorough directions. All of the screws, bolts, washers, as well as spring washers been available in separate bags that are marked with their destination: tabletop, framework, and spares. There’s an included hex tool for securing all of the bolts into the framework, or, pop in a hex bit right into your power tool– simply take care not to over-tighten.

All of the parts have a high quality surface 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 assembly– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up likewise consists of height-adjustable rotation equipments to maintain the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was very helpful for the carpeted office flooring. I’m likewise using a floor mat to shield the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting height, and push the chair when I’m transitioning to standing height.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller was worth the investment. The buttons are all variable pressure programmed, meaning the up and down arrows will certainly readjust the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or continually readjust the elevation by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for two seconds. The memory switches are comparable in style: push to remember the elevation setup, or hold the button down for 5 secs to store a new height value. I’m utilizing switch 1 for my sitting position as well as switch 4 for my standing position, which offers me 2 and 3 for anything I may need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Utilizing my Standdesk

I have actually been using the new desk for a few weeks and also have documented my preliminary impressions:

The electric motors are quiet however can be listened to in the next room over. It takes possibly 25 secs for the desk to totally transition from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I make use of an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (especially this LX model), causing the desk to obtain a little rough when I move my weight against the key-board. In hindsight, I need to have acquired the bar upgrade for my desk after determining the weight of my displays. If you plan to do a twin monitor setup, obtain the bar.

Because gravity presses the discs in a human back, I need to raise the desk greater in the morning and also lower it in the evening.

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

Efficiency

Regardless of any problems I may have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter style, basically every one of those worries gotten rid of as soon as I really got down to utilizing this thing.

I really did not assume it was also feasible, the StandDesk in some way handles to be also a lot more secure than the Jarvis, both at resting and also standing elevations. Most days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed versus my wall surface; not always since it’s that wobbly, however even if I desire as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also further, showing to be just as consistent by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar addition, which they claim adds a lot more stability when acquired as a part of the plan deal.When it comes to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet much more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for as much as 350 lbs of weight capacity.

I’ve been utilizing the desk for regarding 3 weeks currently for day-to-day job (as well as complying with standing desk ideal practices), whether it’s typing out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop computer or a laptop every now and then. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered drinks, and the surface on top of the desk still feels just as smooth and glossy as the day I opened it despite days of perspiring wrists wresting on it as well as several clean downs with a cloth.

Though I never ever intentionally attempt to damage any kind of desks too hard, during some lighter examinations (throwing a set of secrets onto it from a distance, for example), it still held up without too many noticeable indications of damages.

When I gauged the sound result of the desk while it climbed from a sitting setting to standing and also back once more, it was by far the quietest we’ve checked. I could hardly get it to make greater than concerning 9.5 dB of sound, so if your most significant problem is the whirr of your motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Customer support

Now, usually I don’t consist of much concerning the client service support of any type of provided business, just because I really feel that generally if a product functions the way its expected to, I shouldn’t ever before have a factor to call them in the first place. As well as while I desire I can say that was the case during my experience with StandDesk, I simply can’t complete this testimonial without discussing the countless, relatively endless problems I encountered trying to get my workdesk created.

For starters, the desk I was sent really did not have any memory mobile phone included initially, which indicated I had no chance of actually managing the up/down function on the desk itself. I contacted StandDesk concerning this concern, who returned to me around a day later on with an apology and also an assurance that a new one would certainly be shipped out quickly.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The resource of all our problems …
About four days later a mobile phone got here in the mail. The handset originally activated, but it wasn’t long prior to I discovered that none of the programmable buttons functioned, nor did the down switch, but also for some reason the “memory” button managed the down function simply fine. I contacted the company once again, and also they apologized for the mixup and also stated they would have a new panel as well as control box bent on me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later my new panel and also control box got here. Once I installed them both the desk ultimately began functioning the way it was intended to, yet not after almost a month of waiting and back and forth with a business that couldn’t keep in mind to ship a core component of their item inside the exact same box from the outset.

Things to Consider

Regardless of its bankable features, this stand up desk likewise has its own disadvantages. Since no particular stand desk could capture all of the attributes that you might need, you might think about these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Bar as criterion

Not having a maintaining bar is certainly not a deal-breaker, especially thinking about some of our other favored workdesks such as the Fully Jarvis likewise don’t have one. This desk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (extra on this later too).

The bar is seen by some as a limitation, making it more difficult to place your legs pleasantly listed below the desk. Others, on the other hand, locate that they offer added security, usually important when workdesks are completely prolonged.

We have not review any kind of grievances of the security of this desk, so we do not think its something to really be worried about, although if you actually desired a desk with a crossbar then we recommend you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Security

The security of a standing desk is among one of the most essential aspects of these workdesks. Without a stable workdesk you’ll find it tough to concentrate, which can bring about you coming to be less interested in utilizing the desk at standing elevation. To obtain the very best return on your financial investment, you’ll wish to more than happy when utilizing the desk.

Due To The Fact That the StandDesk Simple is the initial workdesk that I have evaluated with an optional cross support, I will certainly break down my stability tests right into two areas. Both tests will include the normal front to back shaking examination as well as a left to ideal wobble. The very first will be without the cross assistance and the secondly will certainly be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co states that the enhancement of the cross support can boost security by approximately 15%. I have no suggestion how they developed that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd desk that I evaluated that wobbled near the bottom with weight on the desktop computer. The very first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking motion was bad. Beyond this point it would affect your job.

With Cross Assistance

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

Entrusted to Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk improved the wobble movement for reduced elevations. With the cross assistance the wobble activity didn’t start until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion came to be poor.

Note: It’s really important with adjustable standing workdesks to completely tighten all equipment. If there is hardware that is not completely tight, the motion experienced when encompassed standing elevation will be overemphasized. This is especially true with a desk structure that consists of 32 bolts, there are far too many points at which the desk has an opportunity to move.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually evaluated in our laboratories, we have to tighten our referral on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter individuals with narrower desktop computers, as the security just isn’t there for a big mass raised high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be much better suited to these applications, as well as for a rather obvious reason. Basically all American-made bases are made in US factories that are had by Swedish, Danish or German companies that designed this market, and their ordinary people are a whole lot taller than the average Oriental consumer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long time back. And also they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting equipment, as well as sheer experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

If you’re not too high, don’t have an extreme amount of hefty tools on your desktop, and do not require too large of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will give you great bang for your dollar.

All that could transform with Yu’s guaranteed StandDesk Pro 2.0 style that he expects to launch at some time in the future. Originally we were informed we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later on it has yet to appear, as well as Yu states he’s had difficulty getting the product quality he requires out of numerous Chinese factories he’s tried working with. The brand-new style is allegedly going to be much easier to set up and also have a heftier bar design, to name a few improvements. He claims the new base will be offered in both a “T-Leg” and “C-Leg” configuration, relieving our worry about side-load stressing on the training columns.

If this new base ever before concerns market we’ll upgrade you here. We’re not holding our breath any longer as the most recent news on the firm is that Yu shut the small Los Angeles workplace as well as has actually relocated it to join with all its other employees in southeast Asia.

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

The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed directly at millennials, as well as has actually been gobbled up by millennials in excellent volumes. While it carries a ten-year guarantee (the lengthiest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not necessarily a reliable indicator of the expected beneficial life of the training columns. However, for the rate, the StandDesk is a wonderful lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and other Chinese-made workdesks. Regardless of its security concerns this is a far better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever before want to be, and also a good value in general. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad classification of Chinese-made desks that is gaining consumers from both its less costly as well as costlier peers.

StandDesk Building And Construction, Arrangement, as well as Devices

Building the desk is quite direct if you adhere to the detailed instructions. Every one of the screws, screws, washing machines, as well as spring washers come in different bags that are marked with their location: tabletop, frame, as well as spares. There’s an included hex device for securing all of the screws into the framework, or, appear a hex bit into your power device– just be careful not to over-tighten.

Every one of the components have a top quality finish to them with rounded corners to avoid cut hands. Below is a shot of all the screws that are attached to the leg setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly likewise consists of height-adjustable rotation gears to support the front-to-back activity of the desk, which was really helpful for the carpeted home office flooring. I’m also utilizing a flooring mat to protect the carpeting from chair wheel damage at resting 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 stress configured, implying the up and down arrows will change the height by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or constantly change the elevation by about 0.7 inches per second if you hold the button for 2 seconds. The memory switches are comparable in design: press to remember the height setting, or hold the button down for 5 seconds to save a brand-new height value. I’m making use of switch 1 for my resting setting and also button 4 for my standing placement, which provides me 2 and 3 for anything I might require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I have actually been making use of the new workdesk for a couple of weeks and have written down my first perceptions:

The motors are quiet but can be listened to in the following space over. It takes perhaps 25 seconds for the desk to totally transition from sitting to standing based upon my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side monitor arm (especially this LX version), triggering the desk to get a little rough when I shift my weight versus the keyboard. In knowledge, I need to have purchased the crossbar upgrade for my desk after figuring out the weight of my displays. If you plan to do a double display configuration, obtain the crossbar.

Due to the fact that gravity presses the discs in a human back, I need to increase the desk higher in the early morning and also reduced it in the evening.

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

Efficiency

Regardless of any kind of issues I may have had with the handset or the cookie-cutter layout, virtually all of those problems washed away when I really got down to using this point.

I didn’t think it was also feasible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be even much more steady than the Jarvis, both at resting and standing heights. Many days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pushed against my wall; not always since it’s that wobbly, however just because I desire as much stability as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit also better, proving to be equally as steady by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s bar addition, which they declare includes even more security when bought as a part of the bundle deal.When it comes to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet a lot more stats with the Jarvis, being rated for approximately 350 pounds of weight ability.

I’ve been using the desk for regarding three weeks now for daily work (as well as adhering to standing workdesk finest methods), whether it’s typing out testimonials similar to this one from our desktop computer or a laptop once in a while. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered beverages, and the coating on top of the desk still feels just as smooth and also slick as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and several wipe downs with a cloth.

I never purposefully try to damage any desks as well hard, during some lighter tests (tossing a collection of secrets onto it from a distance, for instance), it still held up without too lots of visible indications of damages.

When I determined the sound output of the desk while it increased from a sitting setting to standing and also back once more, it was by much the quietest we have actually examined. I could hardly get it to make more than concerning 9.5 dB of sound, so if your biggest worry is the whirr of your electric motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Customer Service

Currently, normally I do not include much regarding the customer support support of any type of provided firm, just due to the fact that I feel that in general if an item works the way its meant to, I shouldn’t ever before have a reason to call them to begin with. And also while I want I can state that was the case throughout my experience with StandDesk, I simply can not complete this review without pointing out the various, seemingly endless troubles I ran into attempting to get my desk assembled.

For beginners, the desk I was sent really did not have any memory phone included originally, which implied I had no other way of really controlling the up/down function on the desk itself. I called StandDesk regarding this issue, who got back to me around a day later with an apology as well as a guarantee that a brand-new one would be shipped shortly.

Standdesk testimonial handset

The source of all our issues …
About four days later a mobile arrived in the mail. The mobile phone originally switched on, however it had not been long before I discovered that none of the programmable switches functioned, nor did the down button, but also for some reason the “memory” switch handled the down function just fine. I called the business once again, and also they apologized for the mixup as well as said they would certainly have a brand-new panel and control box bent on me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later on my new panel and also control box got here. When I mounted them both the desk ultimately began functioning the way it was expected to, however not after almost a month of waiting as well as to and fro with a company that couldn’t remember to deliver a core part of their product inside the exact same box from the outset.

Things to Think about

In spite of its bankable features, this stand up workdesk additionally has its very own drawbacks. Since no singular stand workdesk could capture every one of the features that you may need, you may think about these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as criterion

Not having a supporting crossbar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, especially thinking about several of our other favored workdesks such as the Fully Jarvis likewise don’t have one. This desk does have one if you want, however it is a paid add-on (more on this later on too).

The crossbar is seen by some as a hindrance, making it tougher to put your legs conveniently below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they offer included security, often critical when workdesks are fully prolonged.

We have not review any issues of the stability of this desk, so we do not believe its something to actually be concerned regarding, although if you really desired a desk with a bar then we advise you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Security

The stability of a standing workdesk is among one of the most crucial aspects of these workdesks. Without a stable desk you’ll locate it tough to concentrate, which could bring about you ending up being less interested in using the desk at standing height. To get the best return on your investment, you’ll intend to enjoy when using the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the first workdesk that I have actually examined with an optional cross support, I will break down my stability tests right into 2 areas. Both tests will consist of the normal front to back shaking examination and also a delegated right wobble. The very first will lack the cross support and the second will certainly be with it. Simply to note, StandDesk.co states that the addition of the cross assistance can increase stability by as much as 15%. I have no idea just how they created that number.

Without Cross Assistance

Left to Right: The wobble test was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the second workdesk that I tested that wobbled at 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 factor it would certainly impact your work.

With Cross Support

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

Entrusted to Right: Adding the cross assistance to the StandDesk improved the wobble motion for reduced heights. With the cross assistance the wobble movement didn’t start until you got to 35″. By 39″ the wobble movement ended up being bad.

Note: It’s very essential with flexible standing desks to fully tighten all equipment. If there is hardware that is not totally tight, the movement experienced when included standing height will be overemphasized. This is specifically real with a workdesk structure that includes 32 bolts, there are far too many points at which the desk has a chance to move.

Conclusion

Like all the Chinese bases we’ve tested in our labs, we need to narrow our recommendation on the StandDesk Pro to shorter customers with narrower desktops, as the security just isn’t there for a large mass boosted high off the ground. American-made desks will be much better fit to these applications, and also for a relatively obvious factor. Virtually all American-made bases are made in United States manufacturing facilities that are had by Swedish, Danish or German business that created this industry, and also their ordinary citizens are a lot taller than the average Oriental consumer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long time ago. And also they have much more robot automation, laser-cutting equipment, and also large experience making standing desk bases, obviously.

Yet if you’re not too high, do not have an inordinate amount of hefty tools on your desktop, and do not require too wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly provide you excellent value.

All that could change with Yu’s assured StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he anticipates to release sometime in the future. Initially we were told we ‘d see it by June 2018. More than a year later it has yet to appear, and also Yu states he’s had problem obtaining the item quality he needs out of numerous Chinese factories he’s tried dealing with. The new design is supposedly mosting likely to be a lot easier to construct and have a heftier crossbar style, to name a few improvements. He states the new base will certainly be used in both a “T-Leg” as well as “C-Leg” setup, minimizing our worry regarding side-load stressing on the lifting columns.

If this new base ever pertains to market we’ll update you here. We’re not holding our breath any longer as the most current news on the firm is that Yu shut the tiny Los Angeles office and also has moved it to join with all its other employees in southeast Asia.

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