10 Best Standing Desks
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The latest trend in workplace productivity (and health) is the standing desk.
A stand-up, or height adjustable desk allows workers to spend time on their feet, and change positions to improve health, and to stay focused at their desk. In this buyer's guide, we list the 10 best standing desks to help you find the best stand up workstation for your home or office. * This Product List Was Updated for 2020 * |
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10 Best Standing Desks
In this section we offer a side-by-side comparison of the 10 best full size standing desk products for sale online. In addition to the full specs and height adjustment range of each desk, we offer a helpful introduction to what sets each height adjustable desk apart.
These desks are listed by price, beginning with the most expensive standing desks, and ending with the most affordable options.
 Editor's Pick: Best Ergonomics |
This sleek standing desk is powered by electric controllers that allow for you to adjust the desk to the desired height with no effort at all using just your smart phone! No tools are required for assembly and the desk comes together in a matter of minutes. This manufacturer thought of everything when it comes to ergonomic design. A tilted keyboard tray prevents wrist strain while typing by allowing your hands to rest at an angle for maximum comfort. The keyboard tray is incredibly sturdy with SteadyType engineering that prevents any shaking of the tray while you type. The black desktop is sophisticated and accented with modern metal legs. While the keyboard tray is in the centre of the model being reviewed, it is also available in configurations on the left or right as well as a dual tray option. The current configuration is 30 inches deep and 65 inches wide with adjustable height. Other width options include 41, 47, 53, 59, 71, 77, and 83 inches wide. The manufacturer has a 100 day satisfaction guarantee as well as a 10 year warranty on the desk frame and 5 year warranty on the desktop. So what are you waiting for? Manufactured By iMovR | Model Number B07DP9J51W Desk Specifications Height: 24.5 inches (lowest height) - 50.5 inches (highest height) | Width: 65 inches | Depth: 30 inches | Weight: 60 pounds
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Looking for a standing desk that is as functional as it is distinguished? Well look no further! The VARIDESK design offers a large workspace with adjustable height powered by an electric controller. Easily change the desk from sitting to standing height using buttons on the front edge of the desktop; as low as 25.5 inches or as high as 50.5 inches to accommodate a wide range of people. It even allows for pre-programmed settings to make the adjustment even more effortless at the push of a single button. The commercial grade laminate top comes in darkwood, black, butcher block, reclaimed wood, and white stains - each more sophisticated than the last. The desktop is 30 inches deep, has a 250lb weight capacity, and comes in two width options available: the spacious 60 inches wide or the more conservative 48 inches. The black steel metal frame offers incredible stability at every height with an additional crossbar for support. The workspace can be put together in minutes without any complicated tools required - everything you need is in the box. The manufacturer has a 30 day satisfaction guarantee and covers its workspaces with a 5 year limited warranty, so you can shop with confidence. Manufactured By VARIDESK | Model Number 46510 Desk Specifications Height: 25.5 inches (lowest height) - 50.5 inches (highest height) | Width: 60 inches | Depth: 30 inches | Weight: Unlisted
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 Editor's Pick: Performance |
For those looking to incorporate a little bit of nature into their office space, this bamboo top workstation is a perfect addition. The Jarvis Standing Desk quickly converts from sitting to standing height at the push of a button. Preset heights can be programmed to make the conversion even more seamless with heights ranging from around 23 inches tall to just under 50 inches. The bamboo desktop was made sustainably without any harmful chemicals or stains and bamboo itself is an incredibly sustainable resource, making this an excellent choice for those inclined towards eco-friendly options. The desktop is a spacious 60 inches wide and 30 inches deep with an elegantly curved front edge for extra design appeal but is also available with a straight edge in 48 inch or 72 inch width. The metal base is made out of very sturdy steel and available in black, alloy, silver, or white. Grommets in the top of the desk near each leg allow for cable management that can be tucked behind a leg so that you don’t have cables dangling over the back of the desk. The manufacturer covers their product with a 7 year warranty on the frame and all mechanical and electrical components. Manufactured By Fully | Model Number AMZ-JRV2L-BLK-WID-3ST-MP-BOO-4830-NTB-RG Desk Specifications Height: 23.25 inches (lowest height) - 49.25 inches (highest height) | Width: 60 inches | Depth: 30 inches | Weight: 109 pounds
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 Editor's Pick: Best Overall |
This height adjustable desk by ApexDesk has a polished design appropriate for any professional space. It has an ergonomic design with a contoured front edge and can transition from sitting to standing height in a matter of seconds. Height preferences can be programmed for even easier transitions at the push of a button, or tweak the height using the ‘up’ or ‘down’ buttons anywhere from 29 inches to 48 inches tall. The work surface is 71 inches wide as well as 29 inches deep at the narrowest point in the middle and 33 inches deep on the outer sides. The ergonomically contoured front edge allows the user to sit closer and sit more comfortably. High pressure laminate comes in black, American walnut, red apple, red cherry, light oak, or moonlight white and is highly durable and resistant to scratches. The black frame is incredibly strong and sturdy with a 225 pound weight capacity and one-piece centre beam design. No crossbar on the frame allows for more leg room and some users even incorporate a treadmill or exercise bike into the workstation. Assembly is simple and takes less than an hour with no screws required. The desk itself is quite substantial at a sturdy 160 pounds. Manufactured By ApexDesk | Model Number AX7133 Desk Specifications Height: 29 inches (lowest height) - 48 inches (highest height) | Width: 71 inches | Depth: 33 inches | Weight: 160 pounds
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This light and airy workstation is simple yet lovely in elegant white and light oak. This is a slightly smaller version of the desk above with a width of 60 inches instead of 71 inches. The desktop is 29 inches deep in the narrowest part in the middle and 33 inches deep on the outer edges. Height can be adjusted between 29 inches tall and 48 inches tall with just the push of a button. Programmable height options make it even easier to switch from sitting to standing. The off-white steel frame is incredibly sturdy and has a one-piece centre beam design instead of a cross bar to allow for more leg room. Durable high pressure laminate on the desk top is a light oak colour and resistant to scratches. White grommets match the steel frame and provide cable management so that your computer wires are not just hanging over the back of the desk and instead tucked neatly to the side along either leg. The workstation has a 225 pound capacity and can easily move up and down even while loaded with computers and other office supplies. Assembly is simple and can be completed in under an hour with no screws required. Manufactured By ApexDesk | Model Number ET60-OAK Desk Specifications Height: 29 inches (lowest height) - 48 inches (highest height) | Width: 60 inches | Depth: 30 inches | Weight: 131 pounds
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A solid bamboo desktop makes this desk an excellent choice for those who prefer eco-friendly options with bamboo being one of the most easily renewable resources available. This desk can be assembled in minutes with no tools and adjusted to heights ranging from 26 inches to 52 inches tall using an electric controller. The option for four memory presets makes the transition from sitting to standing and vice versa even more seamless by setting your preferred heights in advance! The desktop is durable, scratch-resistant, and a spacious 60 inches wide by 30 inches deep. The solid bamboo is easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth. The grey steel frame is well built and has a weight capacity of up to 250 pounds; a dual-motor system allows for smoother movement and better endurance. The motors have been put to the test in engineering and are built to last even with the most vigorous usage. The width of the steel frame beneath the desktop can be independently adjusted to anywhere from 42 inches wide to 71 inches wide to best suit your needs and workspace. The manufacturer has been building desks for 10 years and confidently protects their workstation with a three year warranty. Manufactured By Uncaged Ergonomics | Model Number Rugb Desk Specifications Height: 26 inches (lowest height) - 51.6 inches (highest height) | Width: 60 inches | Depth: 30 inches | Weight: 70.1 pounds
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This bright and modern design is elegant and sophisticated with all of its light colours and is certified for safety, comfort, and durability by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association. The white steel frame is height adjustable with pneumatic engineering that allows for a smooth transition. Pneumatics allow for quick and quiet height changes. Pull the lever on the side of the desktop to raise or lower the desk to your preferred height anywhere between 27.5 inches and 44.5 inches tall. The work surface is 48 inches wide by 29.5 inches deep and can support 35 pounds, which is lighter than many of the other desks reviewed but this is due to the pneumatic as opposed to electric function and pays off in a lighter overall desk that is easier to move and assemble yourself. Speaking of assembly, it is simple and quick with no additional tools required - everything you need comes in the box. The powder-coated steel frame is very sturdy in a dual tone white and grey. The beautiful birch top is a nice complement to the white and grey in the frame. Being able to alternate between sitting and standing positions at your work station improves overall health. Manufactured By Stand Up Desk Store | Model Number SUDPN Desk Specifications Height: 27.5 inches (lowest height) - 44.5 inches (highest height) | Width: 48 inches | Depth: 29.5 inches | Weight: 86 pounds
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 Editor's Pick: Budget-Friendly |
This height adjustable desk by FlexiSpot comes in a simple and sleek all-black design. The height can be adjusted between almost 28 inches to just under 48 inches tall using an electric controller on the front edge of the work surface. Preset height options can be programmed into the system to make height adjustments even easier. A reminder alarm can also be programmed into the electric controller to prompt you to alternate between sitting and standing at regular time intervals. The robust steel frame can bear loads of up to 154 pounds and still move up and down smoothly and quietly, making under 50 decibels of noise. One-piece design without the crossbar allows for the use of a treadmill or exercise bike with this desk to encourage added activity. The work surface is 55 inches wide by 30 inches deep and made of an environmentall friendly chipboard. The manufacturer warns that since the workstation comes in two boxes they may be delivered at different times, so don’t be alarmed if you get one package and it doesn’t contain all the necessary components. The desk frame is protected by a 5 year warranty while the motor is covered by a 3 year warranty. Manufactured By FLEXISPOT | Model Number E1B-R5530N Desk Specifications Height: 28.3 inches (lowest height) - 45.7 inches (highest height) | Width: 48 inches | Depth: 30 inches | Weight: 48.7 pounds
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 Editor's Pick: Best Pneumatic |
This desk has a bit of an industrial and contemporary feel to it with an aerated crossbar design that serves dual function for stability as well as a bit of a modesty panel. Height can be easily adjusted between 29 inches and 48 inches tall without needing access to electricity using pneumatic engineering. A lever towards the front edge of the desktop allows for lifting and lowering of the workstation. The work surface is a durable black laminate that measures 59 inches wide by 29 inches deep and is contoured at the front to allow the user to sit closer. A grommet on either side of the work surface provides a spot to feed cables through and tuck them neatly by either leg instead of being hung haphazardly over the back of the desk. The black steel frame is fortified by inner tube bearings. The desk can hold up to 180 pounds when stationary, however it can only be height adjusted while bearing a load of 20 pounds or less. At the base of the frame, the two rear feet are wheels so the workstation can be very easily moved around. Minimal assembly is required with screws simply needing to be aligned and tightened into pre-drilled holes. Manufactured By ApexDesk | Model Number ALF59 Desk Specifications Height: 29 inches (lowest height) - 48 inches (highest height) | Width: 59 inches | Depth: 29 inches | Weight: 85 pounds
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 Editor's Pick: Techy Favorite |
By far the most high tech desk we’ve seen, this design by Seville Classics boasts two USB charging ports, a desktop that is compatible with dry erase markers, and a sleek additional drawer! Electric controllers on a panel at the front edge of the desktop allow for height adjustments between 29 inches and 47 inches tall. There are three memory settings to be able to pre-program desired heights, making transitions from sitting to standing even easier. The white tempered glass desktop is supremely classy and measures 24 inches deep by just under 48 inches wide. A small drawer for extra storage is built into the desktop with smooth ball bearing sliders and anti-slip coating inside to keep things from rolling around. The telescoping metal legs are powder coated in a white finish and have adjustable feet at the bottom to ensure a balanced fit on uneven flooring. Assembly is simple and all necessary tools included; legs need to be attached to the desktop with 8 screws, then feet need to be attached to the legs with another 8 screws, and then just plug it in! Seville has been in the business for 40 years and prides itself on excellent customer service. They also protect their product with a one year limited warranty. Manufactured By Seville Classics | Model Number OFF65873 Desk Specifications Height: 29 inches (lowest height) - 47 inches (highest height) | Width: 47.6 inches | Depth: 24 inches | Weight: 95 pounds
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