![]() ![]() Vari’s desks come with thicker desktops than our picks (1.25 inches, versus Uplift and Fully’s typical 1-inch thicknesses) and the crossbar running across the bottom of the frame is pre-mounted. Even at its tallest height of 50.5 inches, it barely budged when forcefully shoved in all directions. If you need the most stable standing desk possible, and you don’t mind having fewer options for customization, the Vari Electric Standing Desk is the sturdiest we’ve tested. Note that desks may require using a drill and having another person help you lift the desk after assembling it typical 48-inch standing desks with laminate tops weigh over 100 pounds. If you don’t want to or can’t assemble the desk yourself, it’s a plus when manufacturers offer in-home assembly services for an added fee. Although assembly is a feat you have to perform only once, the desk should be simple to put together, at least no more difficult than assembling IKEA furniture. We favored companies with 30-day refunds and free return shipping. Purchase experience and assembly: A new desk should ship for free and be delivered within a week for buyers in the continental US-barring any unusual circumstances such as a pandemic and extreme weather. ![]() But most people just want something that looks good out of the box, with size and shape options that fit their work and workspace. Some sell frames separately from desktops so that customers can buy the frame and then bolt on a desktop of their own choosing. Customization: The best standing desk makers include lots of customization options, allowing you to choose how your desktop looks and how big it is.The manufacturers should offer speedy, reliable support and a long warranty (five or more years) for maximum peace of mind and in case you need to swap out the electronic control box or keypad down the road. They should be stable and functional for a decade or more. Long-term function: Most fully adjustable and height-programmable desks cost at least $500.Some desk makers charge more for legs that extend their height range, and we noted such surcharges in our comparisons. We selected desks to test and recommend based on the two main frame types: those that best fit people under 5-foot-4, which is the average female height according to survey data (PDF), and those that best fit people who are over 5-foot-4. Height range: Standing desks usually come with two different frame height options, to accommodate different height ranges.We do understand, however, that a manually adjustable standing desk is a more affordable option that many people are interested in, so we’re considering testing those for a separate guide (once we have the bandwidth, space, and testing panel to do so). They made us less likely to want to switch positions, which, you know, is the whole point. Generally we don’t recommend manually adjustable standing desks-the kind you have to hand crank to raise or lower-because our testing has shown that they are more difficult to work with and can suffer from load-balancing issues. Electronic control: Electronic desks, which use motors to move between heights at the touch of a button, are the most convenient, reliable, and cost-effective adjustable standing desks available.The company also has four frame colors, three grommet colors, and three keypad colors to choose from, as well as multiple add-on accessories, so you can truly make this desk your own. But if you’d prefer a different style, Uplift offers nearly 30 desktop options, including several unusual but expensive wood tops such as acacia and pheasantwood. We found the walnut laminate on the Uplift we tested to be attractive and realistic, and in previous tests, panelists loved the look of the 1-inch-thick curved bamboo desktop. In that case, we recommend the Fully Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk or the Fully Jarvis Laminate Standing Desk with a three-stage low-range frame. It should accommodate people of the average female and average male seated and standing heights, but if you’re shorter than 5-foot-4-something that applies to a wide swath of the population-the desk likely wouldn’t work for you without a footrest. It responds quickly to control-pad input (from your choice of four keypad designs) and produces minimal wobble even at tall heights. The Uplift V2 Standing Desk offers the best mix of performance and features of the desks we tested. ![]()
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