I'm looking to purchase a standing desk but after looking at reviews on amazon for one, it seems that I should be wary of standing desks that are electric as it can malfunction. I noticed that Ikea has a turn handle standing desk called the Trotten. Has anyone used it before and how did you like it?

This is a review for the IKEA Mittzon standing desk (Canada).

Initially, I was going to buy a standing desk online but ultimately I wanted to test out the desks in a brick and mortar store. I wanted a mid-range desk (approx $500 CAD) and needs to be sturdy and cater to shorter people. Tested out a few desks at IKEA and landed on the Mittzon.

The Good:

• Price was reasonable (approx $630 all in including extra for the built-in power strip and delivery was included)

• I found it heavy and sturdy; my setup is two monitors, a laptop and speakers and I don't detect any wobbliness even when my fat cat decides to jump on and off it

• Motor is quiet

• The instructions said it needed two people for set up but I was able to do it by myself

• IKEA 10 year warranty

The I-wish-it-had:

• I do wish it had other desktop material options such as bamboo or solid wood but also I know that would be out of my price range

• Wish it had a small drawer.. I do miss my drawer in my old desk

• Wish IKEA sells a compatible under-desk CPU mount

• It did take me 2 and half hours (by myself) to put together the desk

Overall, it's a good desk! I would recommend especially you can actually test it out at a store.