The limited budget means you can’t buy the most expensive desk out there, of course, the high-end products always are, but that doesn’t mean every time you take a look into an electric standing desk, it always has to be Uplift V2, Vari, Jarvis or Progressive, or other premium brands!

Indeed you can get more options than you think! And to not waste a single penny, best to get the one that can meet all of your requirements.

• Flexispot E7 - best overall for a $500 budget, 355lb of weight capacity, 22.4-48.4". For taller people, you can pick the Pro version for 50.6" of max height

• Flexispot E5 – even cheaper, but up to 287lb of weight capacity

• APEX LITE DESK 71 – a super sit-stand desk with huge size

• Eureka Gaming - for most gamers

• VIVO – More options for large sizes of the tabletop

• Vari Essential – Best Basic No Fuss Desk

• Fezibo standing desk with double drawer

• Apex Lumi – Small size & special glass standing desk

Does this mean that the best overall tag doesn’t have any bearing?

Not necessarily. A sit-stand desk may become popular for two reasons. One, it’s just hyped up due to intense and strategic advertising and marketing. And two, people have positive experiences from using the desk.

But it isn’t one size fits all, it has to meet your needs and wants on a desk. Some brands may fulfill the needs of the majority, hence their popularity. But you cannot say the same unless you have tried the desk yourself.

The key here is you have to be able to use the desk enough for you to tell if it can serve your needs. That’s the only way that you can say that it’s the best desk. Thus, the gold standard of standing desks should be the one that can give you the most value for your money. Even if it’s a premium desk, if you’re getting its worth, it’s real value for your money.

The same goes for an affordable entry-level desk. If it ticks all the boxes on your list, it’s the best one for you.