The StandDesk was created by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, and also has been demolished by millennials in excellent quantities. While it lugs a ten-year service warranty (the longest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not necessarily a trusted indication of the anticipated beneficial life of the lifting columns. For the price, the StandDesk is an excellent lower-cost alternative to the UpLift, Jarvis and various other Chinese-made workdesks. Despite its security issues this is a far better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant could ever before intend to be, and also a good value generally. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad classification of Chinese-made desks that is winning over customers from both its less expensive and also costlier peers.

StandDesk Building, Configuration, and also Gizmos

Constructing the desk is pretty direct if you adhere to the comprehensive guidelines. Every one of the screws, screws, washers, as well as spring washers been available in separate bags that are marked with their location: table top, frame, and also spares. There’s a consisted of hex device for attaching every one of the bolts right into the structure, or, appear a hex little bit into your power device– just take care not to over-tighten.

Every one of the parts have an excellent quality surface to them with rounded corners to stay clear of cut hands. Below is a shot of all the bolts that are secured to the leg setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot setting up additionally consists of height-adjustable rotation equipments to support the front-to-back motion of the desk, which was really valuable for the carpeted office flooring. I’m additionally using a flooring mat to protect the carpeting from chair wheel damages at sitting elevation, and also push the chair back when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The deluxe controller was worth the financial investment. The buttons are all variable pressure configured, meaning the backwards and forwards arrowheads will readjust the elevation by 1/10th of an inch with a solitary press, or constantly change the elevation by around 0.7 inches per second if you hold the switch for 2 seconds. The memory switches are comparable in layout: press to remember the elevation setup, or hold the button down for 5 secs to save a brand-new height worth. I’m making use of switch 1 for my sitting placement as well as switch 4 for my standing setting, which provides me 2 and also 3 for anything I may need in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

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

The electric motors are quiet yet can be heard in the following area over. It takes possibly 25 seconds for the desk to fully transition from resting to standing based upon my presets.
I use an Ergotron side-by-side check arm (particularly this LX design), triggering the desk to get a little rough when I move my weight versus the key-board. In hindsight, I need to have acquired the bar upgrade for my desk after identifying the weight of my monitors. If you intend to do a double screen arrangement, obtain the bar.

Due to the fact that gravity presses the discs in a human back, I need to increase the desk greater in the morning and also lower it at night.

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

Efficiency

Regardless of any issues I may have had with the phone or the cookie-cutter design, practically every one of those worries washed away as soon as I really came down to using this thing.

I didn’t assume it was even possible, the StandDesk in some way manages to be even much more stable than the Jarvis, both at sitting and also standing elevations. Most days I such as to run my Jarvis at max elevation while pressed versus my wall; not always since it’s that unsteady, however just because I desire as much security as I can get.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even further, confirming to be equally as steady on its own at standing height as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the company’s crossbar addition, which they declare includes even more stability when acquired as a part of the bundle deal.When it comes to weight tolerance, the StandDesk shares yet even more stats with the Jarvis, being ranked for up to 350 lbs of weight ability.

I’ve been using the desk for concerning three weeks now for daily job (and following standing workdesk best practices), whether it’s typing out evaluations similar to this one from our desktop or a laptop once in a while. The desk holds up well versus non-coastered drinks, and the surface on top of the desk still really feels equally as smooth and slick as the day I opened it despite days of sweaty wrists wresting on it and also numerous wipe downs with a cloth.

I never purposefully attempt to dent any kind of workdesks also hard, during some lighter tests (tossing a set of tricks onto it from a range, for example), it still held up without too lots of visible signs of damages.

When I gauged the sound result of the workdesk while it increased from a resting position to standing and also back once more, it was by far the quietest we’ve checked. I might hardly get it to make greater than concerning 9.5 dB of sound, so if your largest problem is the whirr of your motor, this is definitely the one for you.

Customer Service

Currently, usually I don’t include much regarding the customer support support of any given company, just because I feel that in general if an item functions the way its expected to, I shouldn’t ever have a reason to call them to begin with. And also while I wish I might claim that held true throughout my experience with StandDesk, I merely can not finish this testimonial without discussing the many, relatively endless troubles I ran into attempting to get my desk created.

For starters, the desk I was sent out didn’t have any memory mobile phone included originally, which meant I had no way of actually controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I contacted StandDesk about this problem, who returned to me around a day later with an apology and also a promise that a brand-new one would certainly be shipped quickly.

Standdesk evaluation handset

The source of all our problems …
Regarding four days later a handset got here in the mail. The handset at first activated, yet it had not been long before I saw that none of the programmable buttons functioned, nor did the down button, however, for some factor the “memory” switch managed the down function simply great. I spoke to the company again, and also they excused the mixup and also claimed they would certainly have a brand-new panel as well as control box out to me within the week.

Over 2 weeks later on my brand-new panel and also control box got here. Once I mounted them both the desk lastly began working the means it was meant to, however not after practically a month of waiting and backward and forward with a company that couldn’t remember to deliver a core element of their product inside the very same box from the start.

Points to Consider

In spite of its bankable attributes, this stand desk likewise has its own downsides. Since no single stand workdesk can catch every one of the features that you may require, you might consider these in your decision-making.

Absence of a Bar as requirement

Not having a maintaining crossbar is absolutely not a deal-breaker, specifically considering some of our other favored desks such as the Totally Jarvis also do not have one. Actually, this desk does have one if you want, but it is a paid add-on (a lot more on this later too).

The bar is seen by some as a hindrance, making it more challenging to put your legs pleasantly below the desk. Others, on the other hand, find that they supply included security, usually critical when workdesks are completely expanded.

We have not review any problems of the security of this desk, so we do not assume its something to truly be worried about, although if you truly desired a workdesk with a crossbar then we suggest you take a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Security

The security of a standing desk is just one of one of the most crucial elements of these desks. Without a steady workdesk you’ll find it hard to focus, which can result in you coming to be much less interested in utilizing the desk at standing height. To get the very best return on your investment, you’ll wish to more than happy when using the desk.

Due To The Fact That the StandDesk Simple is the very first desk that I have evaluated with an optional cross assistance, I will certainly break down my stability examinations right into two sections. Both tests will certainly include the regular front to back shaking test and an entrusted to appropriate wobble. The first will certainly lack the cross support and also the second will certainly be with it. Simply to keep in mind, StandDesk.co says that the addition of the cross assistance can increase stability by approximately 15%. I have no idea just how they generated that number.

Without Cross Support

Left to Right: The wobble examination was a various situation. StandDesk Simple was the 2nd workdesk that I evaluated that tottered at the bottom with weight on the desktop. The first was the IKEA Bekant. By the time it reached 36″ the shaking movement was bad. Beyond this factor it would certainly impact your job.

With Cross Support

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

Left to Right: Adding the cross support to the StandDesk boosted the wobble motion for lower elevations. With the cross support the wobble motion didn’t begin until you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble activity ended up being bad.

Note: It’s extremely important with adjustable standing workdesks to totally tighten up all equipment. If there is equipment that is not completely tight, the activity experienced when included standing height will certainly be overemphasized. This is especially real with a workdesk framework that consists of 32 screws, there are far too many points at which the desk has a chance to relocate.

Verdict

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually tested in our laboratories, we need to narrow our referral on the StandDesk Pro to much shorter users with narrower desktop computers, as the stability just isn’t there for a large mass raised high off the ground. American-made workdesks will certainly be much better matched to these applications, as well as for a fairly apparent factor. Basically all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German companies that created this sector, and also their typical residents are a great deal taller than the average Eastern customer, so they began making longer-stroke lifting legs a long period of time earlier. As well as they have even more robot automation, laser-cutting tools, and sheer experience making standing desk bases, it goes without saying.

If you’re not also high, don’t have an inordinate quantity of heavy equipment on your desktop computer, as well as don’t require also wide of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly give you great bang for your dollar.

All that might change with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he expects to release at some point 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 Yu states he’s had difficulty obtaining the product quality he needs out of several Chinese factories he’s attempted dealing with. The 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 new base will certainly be used in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” setup, relieving our worry concerning side-load emphasizing 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 longer as the most recent information on the company is that Yu shut the small Los Angeles workplace as well as has relocated it to join with all its various other employees in southeast Asia.

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

The StandDesk was produced by millennials, is marketed right at millennials, as well as has been gobbled up by millennials in remarkable quantities. While it lugs a ten-year service warranty (the lengthiest of any type of Chinese-made base), in this case it’s not necessarily a trusted sign of the anticipated helpful life of the training columns. But also for the cost, the StandDesk is a great lower-cost option to the UpLift, Jarvis and also various other Chinese-made workdesks. Despite its security concerns this is a far better product than the Autonomous SmartDesk or IKEA Bekant might ever intend to be, and also a good value on the whole. It’s the mid-priced offering in the broad classification of Chinese-made desks that is winning over customers from both its less costly and pricier peers.

StandDesk Construction, Configuration, and also Gizmos

Building the desk is quite straight forward if you adhere to the in-depth instructions. All of the screws, bolts, washing machines, and also spring washing machines can be found in separate bags that are noted with their destination: tabletop, framework, and spares. There’s an included hex device for attaching all of the bolts right into the framework, or, appear a hex bit right into your power tool– just take care not to over-tighten.

Every one of the parts have a high 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 setting up– it’s not going anywhere!

Standdesk-Leg

The foot assembly also includes height-adjustable rotation gears to support the front-to-back movement of the desk, which was very practical for the carpeted office floor. I’m also using a floor mat to secure the carpet from chair wheel damage at sitting elevation, and press the chair when I’m transitioning to standing elevation.

Standdesk-Foot

The luxurious controller deserved the investment. The buttons are all variable pressure programmed, implying the up and down arrowheads will certainly adjust the elevation 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 button for 2 secs. The memory buttons are comparable in style: push to remember the elevation setting, or hold the button down for 5 secs to store a new elevation value. I’m utilizing button 1 for my sitting placement and switch 4 for my standing setting, which provides me 2 and also 3 for anything I may require in the future.

Standdesk-Memory-unit

Using my Standdesk

I have actually been utilizing the brand-new workdesk for a few weeks and also have jotted down my first perceptions:

The motors are quiet but can be listened to in the following room over. It takes perhaps 25 seconds for the desk to completely transition from resting to standing based on my presets.
I utilize an Ergotron side-by-side keep an eye on arm (particularly this LX version), creating the desk to obtain a little rocky when I change my weight versus the key-board. In hindsight, I need to have purchased the bar upgrade for my desk after identifying the weight of my screens. If you prepare to do a twin screen configuration, get the crossbar.

Since gravity presses the discs in a human spine, I require to increase the desk greater in the morning as well as lower it in the evening.

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

Performance

Despite any troubles I might have had with the mobile phone or the cookie-cutter layout, basically all of those concerns gotten rid of when I in fact got down to utilizing this point.

Although I didn’t assume it was even possible, the StandDesk somehow handles to be even more secure than the Jarvis, both at sitting and also standing elevations. The majority of days I like to run my Jarvis at max height while pressed versus my wall; not necessarily due to the fact that it’s that shaky, however even if I want as much stability as I can obtain.

The StandDesk one ups the gambit even better, proving to be equally as steady by itself at standing elevation as the Jarvis is with wall support. This is all without the firm’s bar enhancement, which they claim adds even more security when bought as a part of the package deal.When it comes to weight resistance, the StandDesk shares yet much more statistics with the Jarvis, being ranked for as much as 350 lbs of weight capability.

I’ve been making use of the desk for about 3 weeks now for day-to-day work (and following standing desk finest methods), whether it’s keying out reviews like this one from our desktop computer or a laptop once in a while. The desk stands up well versus non-coastered drinks, and also the coating on top of the desk still feels just as smooth and also slick as the day I opened it in spite of days of perspiring wrists wresting on it and also numerous wipe downs with a cloth.

I never ever intentionally attempt to damage any workdesks as well hard, during some lighter examinations (tossing a collection of secrets onto it from a range, for example), it still held up without also lots of visible indicators of damages.

Finally, when I measured the sound output of the desk while it increased from a sitting placement to standing as well as back once again, it was by far the quietest we have actually checked yet. I could barely get it to make greater than about 9.5 dB of sound, so if your biggest problem is the whirr of your motor, this is most definitely the one for you.

Customer support

Currently, usually I do not include much about the client service assistance of any kind of provided firm, just due to the fact that I really feel that as a whole if an item works the way its expected to, I shouldn’t ever before have a factor to call them in the first place. And while I want I might state that held true during my experience with StandDesk, I just can’t complete this evaluation without stating the many, seemingly countless issues I experienced attempting to get my workdesk assembled.

For starters, the desk I was sent really did not have any memory mobile included originally, which suggested I had no chance of actually controlling the up/down feature on the desk itself. I called StandDesk about this problem, who got back to me around a day later with an apology and also an assurance that a new one would be shipped out soon.

Standdesk review handset

The resource of all our issues …
Concerning 4 days later on a mobile showed up in the mail. The handset initially turned on, however it had not been long before I discovered that none of the programmable buttons worked, neither did the down switch, but for some reason the “memory” switch handled the down function just great. I got in touch with the company again, as well as they apologized for the mixup and also stated they would certainly have a brand-new panel as well as control box out to me within the week.

Over two weeks later on my new panel as well as control box got here. As soon as I installed them both the desk ultimately started functioning the means it was supposed to, yet not after virtually a month of waiting and also backward and forward with a firm that could not bear in mind to ship a core part of their item inside the very same box from the beginning.

Points to Take into consideration

Regardless of its bankable attributes, this stand desk likewise has its very own disadvantages. Given that no single stand desk can catch every one of the attributes that you might require, you may consider these in your decision-making.

Lack of a Crossbar as requirement

Not having a supporting crossbar is definitely not a deal-breaker, especially considering a few of our various other favorite workdesks such as the Totally Jarvis also do not have one. This desk does have one if you want, yet it is a paid add-on (extra on this later on also).

The crossbar is seen by some as a hindrance, making it tougher to place your legs conveniently below the desk. Others, on the other hand, discover that they offer included security, frequently essential when workdesks are fully extended.

We have not review any kind of grievances of the security of this workdesk, so we don’t believe its something to really be worried regarding, although if you actually wanted a desk with a crossbar after that we suggest you have a look at the Varidesk ProDesk 60 Electric.

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

Security

The security of a standing desk is one of the most important aspects of these workdesks. Without a secure workdesk you’ll locate it difficult to focus, which could result in you ending up being less curious about using the desk at standing elevation. To get the most effective return on your investment, you’ll intend to enjoy when using the desk.

Since the StandDesk Simple is the very first workdesk that I have actually evaluated with an optional cross support, I will break down my stability tests into two areas. Both tests will consist of the common front to back shaking test and also a left to best wobble. The very first will lack the cross support and also the secondly will certainly be with it. Just to note, StandDesk.co claims that the addition of the cross support can enhance stability 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 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 activity was bad. Beyond this point it would certainly influence your job.

With Cross Support

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

Entrusted to Right: Adding the cross assistance to the StandDesk enhanced the wobble activity for reduced heights. With the cross assistance the wobble motion really did not start till you reached 35″. By 39″ the wobble motion ended up being negative.

Note: It’s really important with flexible standing workdesks to completely tighten all hardware. If there is hardware that is not completely limited, the motion experienced when encompassed standing elevation will be overemphasized. This is specifically real with a desk frame that includes 32 screws, there are much too many factors at which the desk has a possibility to move.

Final thought

Like all the Chinese bases we have actually evaluated in our laboratories, we need to tighten our suggestion on the StandDesk Pro to shorter customers with narrower desktops, as the security just isn’t there for a large mass raised high off the ground. American-made desks will certainly be better fit to these applications, as well as for a fairly noticeable reason. Essentially all American-made bases are made in United States factories that are possessed by Swedish, Danish or German business that created this sector, and their ordinary citizens are a great deal taller than the ordinary Eastern consumer, so they began making longer-stroke training legs a long time back. As well as they have much more robotic automation, laser-cutting devices, as well as large experience making standing workdesk bases, it goes without saying.

If you’re not too high, do not have an excessive amount of hefty tools on your desktop computer, and also do not need as well vast of a desk, the StandDesk Pro will certainly provide you great bang for your dollar.

All that could alter with Yu’s promised StandDesk Pro 2.0 layout that he expects to launch at some time in the future. Initially we were informed 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 getting the item high quality he requires out of numerous Chinese manufacturing facilities he’s attempted working with. The new design is allegedly going to be a lot easier to put together as well as have a heftier bar style, to name a few improvements. He says the brand-new base will certainly be offered in both a “T-Leg” and also “C-Leg” arrangement, easing our concern concerning side-load worrying on the lifting columns.

If this brand-new base ever before concerns market we’ll update you below. We’re not holding our breath any longer as the most current information on the company is that Yu closed the little Los Angeles workplace as well as has moved it to join with all its various other employees in southeast Asia.

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