9 Best Standing Desks of 2024, Tested & Reviews

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Beflo Tenon Premium for $3,636, Despite being incredibly expensive (and heavy!), this hardwood smart desk is sturdy and well-designed. Assembly was straightforward, and once the desk was in place, I found that all the features (touchscreen controls, a built-in power strip, audio passthrough, and LED lighting) worked well, and were placed in convenient locations. . Touchscreen controls are intuitive (iOS-like), and features like a sit/stand timer and phone connectivity provide additional functionality. The desk can handle over 200 pounds of luggage, even while moving, and the height-adjustment motors will temporarily disable rather than damage the desk if they overheat. The table looks great too, and lots of First-Party Accessories Lets you customize the desk to your specific needs. My biggest problem with this table is the noise. Although it wasn't loud by any means, it was certainly more audible than the “whisper-quiet” descriptor that Beflow uses in its marketing. Additionally, the lighting color adjustments had some difficulties creating specific colors using the built-in touchscreen, and the audio cable was too short to reach a desktop computer on the floor even at the lowest height. However, Tenon is still a pretty expensive option if considered. ,Henry Robbins

Flexispot E7 Pro for $420+, Standing desks can be expensive, but Flexispot offers similar functionality at a regularly lower price. At first glance, E7 Pro It looks like a Herman Miller Jarvis, but look closer and you realize that the entry-level option has a shallow 23-inch desktop, the control unit feels a little cheap, and it emits a high-pitched sound in operation. Is. I also had some problems fitting larger power adapters into the cable, and it can wobble when fully extended. But, even when fully configured, the E7 Pro is cheaper than many rivals. Minor flaws aside, this is a perfectly decent standing desk. ,simon hill

Charcoal Standing Desk for $1,199, This desk is meant to remind you when to take a break from work, so you can focus on your work during the day. It uses your health and sleep data as well as lights and haptic feedback in one app to track you and tell you when you need to take a break. At first, this feature seemed interesting, but functionally it's not much better than the timer on your phone reminding you to get up and move. The build quality of this Swedish-made desk frame is excellent, with a smooth, quiet operation that goes almost to the floor, which is perfect for those of us who sometimes like to work while sitting on the floor. It has dual motors with a three-phase column and piezo sensors, so it won't crush kids. I like the rounded edges of the white rectangular top, the ease with which nails don't accidentally hit my buttocks when I walk by the desk, and the white plastic surface coating is easy to clean. At almost double the price of a similar standing desk, I'm not sure it's worth it — certainly don't buy it for the company's “supercharging” claims — but you won't be disappointed with the desktop. ,Parker Hall

Ergonophis Sway Standing Desk for $1,445, Here's another pleasant-looking solid wood standing desk from Canadian brand Ergonoffice. Like Grovemade, I had so much packaging left after unboxing the desk that it felt a little overwhelming. There were also a lot of parts, and assembly was downright awkward. (I had to step on a part with my feet, which meant I had to wear shoes to finish assembly.) It's a beautiful desk, but I also found the company's control panel confusing to operate, and The desk wasn't always that responsive when I touched the panel to move it up or down.

Standing Desk Accessories

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Branch Clamp-On Power for $89, This simple and beautiful clamp attaches to your desktop and adds three AC outlets, one USB-C, and one USB-A, so you don't have so many wires tied to ground.

Monster Workshop Power Strip for $40, This heavy-duty power strip and surge protector from Monster is built to protect the working man's expensive power tools, which means it can handle the needs of your beloved yellow Mac. The reason to buy this for your standing setup is the integrated mounting handle, which can hang from your desk C clampKeep your connections off dirty floors without using up valuable space. ,Martin Szymar

LumaCube EdgeLite 2.0 for $150, Why have a lamp take up valuable desk space when you can have a lamp on your desk? These task lights from LumeCube are great for illuminating the desktop and even your face during late night Zoom calls. You can adjust the color temperature and brightness.

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BenQ Screenbar Lamp for $139, Alternatively, you can keep This Screenbar Lamp On your computer monitor and it will light up your desktop, no clamping required. The ScreenBar Pro also has a motion sensor, so when you leave your desk, the lamp will turn off, and when you return it will come on. You can adjust brightness and color temperature, and an automatic setting adjusts these controls based on the room's ambient lighting.

Secretlab Premium Footrest for $79, I've been using this footrest for several years, and it's excellent. The plush memory foam is cushioned and has a nice comfort for my feet, and it's easy to clean with a vacuum and a wet cloth. It hasn't shown much wear despite years of use.

Monoprice Single Monitor Adjustable Gas Spring Desk Mount for $66, I've had a few of these Workstream arm mounts over the years, and they've worked reliably. You can adjust the tension with the hex key and move the monitor to your desired position. Just make sure you don't exceed the recommended weight load with a large and heavy screen.

Harbor London Professional Desk Mat for $180, Protect your desktop with large desk mats like this one. I've used several Harbor London mats over the years and this latest model is my favorite. The pebbled leather is soft and supple and the mat lasts. It is also easy to clean.

Avoid these standing desks

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Corsair Platform: 6 desks for $1,400, Where do I start? I liked Corsair's standing desk because it's spacious, has a fun pegboard design for mounting your tots, and even has an interesting rail system that lets you attach things to the desktop like your monitor. Allows for mounting and sliding. Unfortunately, after several months of mounting two monitors on the included dual monitor arms, this rail system has tilted forward due to weight. (I am too You're not the only one experiencing this.) It doesn't help that I've never really found Rails that useful. The standing function works well, and you get two presets, but sometimes the small screen gives me an error message “rE5”. Pressing and holding the down button resolved this, but considering the exorbitant price neither of these is an issue anyone should have to deal with. This is the real problem. It's very expensive, and the five-year warranty feels like a slap in the face.

ErgoAvi Standing Desk for $1,870, I've wanted a standing desk for years, so I was super excited to try out this desk from ErgoFX. For about two grand, it's jam-packed with features, including a wireless charging pad that automatically rises and rotates toward you, a five-outlet power strip, and a built-in drawer to hold all your office supplies. You can also control it through the companion app. It has a super durable laminated MDF desktop and carbon-steel frame and looks sleek. Unfortunately, just a few months into using it, I started having problems where the desk would get stuck at a specific height. This usually happens if I don't adjust it for a few days or weeks. The only way to solve it was to unplug the power cord and plug it back in. After each reset, it will work normally again. But this problem comes back every time, so I've given up trying to fix it. It's more trouble than it's worth—especially at this price. -Brenda Stolyar