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.
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Hey guys. I know there are a few older posts about this but I'm looking for something up to date, and I don't want to necro a bunch of threads.
I live in Canada, and am looking for a second standing desk. I bought a Fully for my main living room/gaming/entertainment area juuuuust before they got bought by Herman Miller and I love it. I wanted to get a second one for my office area, but, unfortunately, since they got absorbed Fully has basically no options, including "any colour other than bamboo". So I'm annoyed and don't have a go-to anymore.
I've been trying to do the research again, but a lot of info is out of date, and it's hard to consolidate everything in my head atm as I'm both a full-time student, and working a full-time job. So I'm just asking for recommendations and warnings. I'm currently leaning towards Effy (especially since they have a 20% discount atm), but I really want to get some experienced opinions before I pull the trigger.
Again, the big bit of important information in there was that I live in *Canada*. So Uplift, for e.g., is completely unfeasible as their shipping rates are baffling and ludicrous (even after the *supposed* "we'll pay what it would cost to ship it within the US"). And I say that as someone who professionally makes shipping labels for objects of varying size most work days.
Thanks
UPDATED: Thanks for all the recommendations! After a lot of consideration, I decided to go with the Autonomous Desk 5 Pro*, keeping my budget around $300 during the black friday sale. It hasn’t disappointed me so far. The height adjustment is smooth, and most importantly, the desktop surface doesn’t cause any wrist pain during long hours of use*
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Been doing some research on the best height adjustable standing desk options lately and figured I’d share a quick list for anyone else hunting
Top Recommendations I’ve seen from the community:
- Uplift V2: praised for stability & durability
- FlexiSpot E7: good mix of affordability + quality
- Autonomous Desk 5: not as premium as Uplift, but definitely not flimsy either, works well for people who want a functional electric desk without spending too much (under $300)
- Vari Electric Standing Desk: simple to use, reliable option
- ApexDesk Elite Pro Series: wide surface area, sturdy feel
- Husky Adjustable Height Work Desk: very budget-friendly, more of a hybrid workbench
If anyone is looking for an electric height adjustable standing desk, these models keep coming up in reviews. The third one in particular feels like the sweet spot between price and performance
Curious what you all are using, any hidden gems I should add to this list?