Standing Desk Reviews

Our expert reviewers lab tested over 100 of the most popular standing desks and ranked them by performance, value, stability and other key buying criteria.

If you are upgrading you office to a standing desk, make sure you know the most important tips on how to make the right choice.

The Bentley of standing desks, the Executive features exquisite solid wood finishes, three drawers, and a concealed electronics cabinet

The Lander is by far the most advanced, reliable, quiet and stable standing desk in the market today. It's entirely made in the USA, assembles in minutes without tools, and boasts a sleek height controller that syncs to your smartphone, among other distinctive technological advan…

While all corner desks and L-desks will fit into a corner, there are significant differences between the two.

If you’re tired of the typical “two legs and a slab of wood” standing desk design, the iMovR Captain’s Desk is a breath of fresh air.

The new iMovR Lander Lite fills a gaping hole in the market today. It brings premium quality and advanced technology to the mainstream buyer.

When standing desks first started appearing online en masse, they were pretty much all rectangular affairs. Nowadays, that has all changed.

Perfected ergonomics and designer furniture panache combined? The iMovR Ensign's Standing Desk brings it all together like no other we’ve seen.

L-shaped standing desk options are finally starting to catch up to their rectangular brethren in terms of offerings in the market.

iMovR's Lander is already the very pinnacle of state-of-the-art in standing desks. Now this new Lander L-shaped standing desk has redefined the category

The first standing desk with brushless motor technology, the Jaxson disrupts the industry with a superb value for its quality and features.

The iMovR Lander U-Shaped Standing Desk changes the game as a full-surface height-adjustable U-desk available to individuals.

The Standing Desk's Kloud adjustable-height desk is a pneumatic operation that is quick and simple to move from sitting to standing.

The Ergonofis Alive is the most luxurious standing desk from the Canadian company. It comes with a 1.75" thick solid wood top with a live edge.

No plodding electric motors or crank handles – a counterbalance system gives the Float Table a seductively quiet and smooth adjustment.

We've crowned a new king of "stand up desk" customization: 5,400 combinations of desk shape, size, and color make up iMovR's American-made Freedom Line.

What exactly should you expect when you're buying a "real wood" desktop? We're here to help you sort through the options.

If you're looking for an American-Made standing desk with impeccable ergonomic features, the Cascade from iMovR is one not to miss.  

The one big disadvantage of giving up your old sitting desk for a new height-adjustable standing desk is losing your drawer space.

Nashville-based UpDesk has recently revamped its standing desk product line, reducing choices to just two models, including the UpDesk Pro.

If you need a desk as fast as possible and are willing to pay a little bit more to not have to worry about product quality, the ZipDesk is for you.

The Herman Miller Motia is a vastly overpriced, severely limited offering with a sketchy delivery and installation experience for users at best.

Are rubberwood desk tops really "as easy on the planet as it is on your wallet"? Our experts research the marketing claims.

Getting a new standing desk or treadmill desk can create a of getting rid of your old one. Figure out how to send it to its next home. 

Stripped to the bones in features and quality, the Herman Miller Nevi is built with low-end componentry and offered in a limited range of sizes and colors.

The Beflo Tenon Standing desk is one of the very few adjustable height desks that comes on 4 legs, but it has so much more.

Overpriced, low-quality desktops in limited sizes and colors, arduous assembly, and a too-limited ergonomic range make the Herman Miller Renew a tough sell.

A truly smart standing desk from Ergonomyx filled with technology that you can control with a very useful app.

The crème de la crème of electric lifting bases, there is no better electric lift base to place under that very special custom desktop you're creating.

This budget friendly standing desk from Victor Technology has a single-stage, single-motor design on a cheap chipboard desktop.

The iMovR Lander is the best, but many people won’t need that much lifting capacity or desktop width accommodation. If that’s the case, the Lander Lite DIY base frame is perfect.

The ZipLift Patriot is a made-in-America standing desk converter by iMovR, based on the highly successful ZipLift+ design.

Affordable single-leg standing desk that is on caster wheels, with one model that also has a built-in keyboard tray for slightly better ergonomics.

The Winston Workstation sit stand workstation's unique bicycle-cable height-adjustment mechanism permits smooth & easy operation.

UpLift offers three lines of L-desks and all are built atop the Jiecang base, making it an economical choice for less expensive desktops.

The Winston-E is a classy sit-stand option with an 'executive' feel. We took it into our labs for testing and came out thoroughly impressed.

If this unique shape sings to you, and works in your available office space, the UpLift Curved Corner is worth your consideration.

The Ergonofis Sway solid wood standing desk is a high-quality piece of furniture for a classy and ergonomic office. It is also the only option for a solid wood standing desk that is made in Canada. So, if that is what you are looking for, you're in luck.

Product review of the Kangaroo Sit Stand Workstation from Ergo Desktop. The Kangaroo desktop riser is easy to adjust & assemble, and has optional upgrades.

The Ergonofis Shift Standing desk comes from one of Canada's premier brands in ergonomic office furniture as their more affordable model.

The Ergo Desktop Wallaby Standing Desk Converter is lightweight, easy-to-use, Wallabies are the natural choice for a budget converter.

One More of the Few Canadian Solid Wood Desks The ⁣EffyDesk Wildwood solid wood standing desk model with white frame There are three standing desk makers that lay claim to “the best Canadian-…

The strong Kangaroo Pro Desktop Riser has a heavy-duty motor with 150 lbs. lift capacity guarantees a standing workstation, no matter the workload.

Fully is one of the few online sellers in the standing L-Desk game, but how does the Jarvis L-Desk stack up with the competitors?

The ErgoTech One-Touch Free Stand Electric Sit Stand Workstation's electric motor makes it a heavy-hitter, though it may look more like a punching bag.

Commodity-grade L-shaped standing desk manufactured in Asia but from a Canadian company provides a decent workspace at a decent price.

The new Wallaroo desktop sit stand workstation provides an affordable and ergonomically friendly way to turn your existing desk into a standing desk.

The Stand Up Desk Store Corner Standing Desk is held back by very limited options. It comes in only one size and color for the frame and base.

The Taskmate desktop riser from HealthPostures is an easy-use, lever-locking riser that comes pre-assembled to get you out of your chair in record time.

This is one of three premium solid wood desktops that is produced in Canada today, and the only one featuring and epoxy resin design. In fact, it's the first epoxy resin desktop we've seen on a sit-stand desk anywhere, so far.

This reviews round-up is dedicated just to the creme of the crop, the very best executive standing desks that exist in the market today. 

Extremely laborious assembly process that Autonomous spins as "easy". No less than 84 bolts screws and washers are needed for the Autonomous L-Shaped desk.

If this 60" x 42" L-desk is the right size for you, and you don't mind that it only comes in white, the Eureka E-60 looks to be a great desk for the money.

Solid wood standing desk from a Montreal-based manufacturer with a Canadian hardwood tabletop paired with a commodity-grade lifting base from China.

A slap-dash entry to fill out Multitable's line of Asian-made standing desks, the Mod-E Pro L-Desk is as minimal an offering as you can find.

Not all reclaimed wood standing desk tops are created equal. There’s “reclaimed wood” and there’s “authentic reclaimed wood.”

We're completely puzzled as to the choice of using a very costly three-legged, premium base to support a small and simple desktop with the UpDesk Pro.

Stable enough to be used with walking treadmills, these two-legged desks offer exceptional ergonomics, decor options, and cost effectiveness. 

When it comes to standing desks and standing desk converters, nothing beats made-in-America for component quality and overall value.

This standing desk has a solid wood desktop made of distressed Knotty Alder Hardwood and has a reclaimed look

Adjustable height desk that the seller claims is made with "genuine" solid wood and assembles in 15 minutes. Beware of false advertising claims and NO WARRANTY.

The FlexiSpot L-Shaped standing desk starts at $959.99, comes in one size, has a weight capacity of 330 pounds and comes with a bamboo top.

Technically an L-Shaped standing desk, the FlexiSpot E1L only has two legs, keeping it cheaper than higher quality regular desks.

Solid wood desk made of rubberwood with a natural finish, curved front and chamfered edges for an ergonomic workstation.

This L-shaped standing desk has a solid wood desktop made of distressed Knotty Alder Hardwood and has a reclaimed look.

The Stand Up Desk Store Dual Motor Standing Desk has a decent frame and offers solid wood at a price point you don't normally see. But there are drawbacks.

The FlexiSpot Willow standing desk starts at $339.99 and offers a very low price of entry for a solid wood standing desk.

Need a standing desk FAST? Our experts break down the best quick-install standing desks on the market ranked by assembly time.

While 95% of standing desks sold are 30 inches deep there are times when that's just too big for your available space.

When it comes to a standing desk, you can get it fast, cheap or good—pick any two. We break down your best options if you need a desk ASAP.

What makes a good migratory standing desk? It mostly comes down to assembly and disassembly, but personalization also comes into play.

If you have the space and budget, why not go with the ultimate desk? And in most ways, a U-shaped standing desk is the ultimate desk.

There are many budget standing desk options, but lab testing is essential since quality can vary wildly at lower price points.

Everything you need to in order to pick the best birch standing desk, including quality grades and why Baltic birch is the superior option.

If you’re looking to get into a sit-stand desk on a budget, the good news is there are many options on the market to choose from.

Burning calories and preventing disease are just some of the benefits of standing. Learn what to look for in a standing gaming desk.

The IKEA Knotten is great at what it is: A piece of furniture designed for storage in a foyer. The issue is when IKEA calls it a standing desk.

Purports to be a quick and easy desk to build, and it's super cheap - but is it really?

Early generations of sit-stand, height-adjustable desks were a shaky lot, but the technology has improved stability significantly.

We're glad to see a new entry in the slowly-growing roster of quick-install desks, plus there's a lot to be said for the motor design of the Steelcase Solo.

Unspectacular in every way, this Floyd birch standing desk is just a "filler" product in their line of home furnishings.

The FlexiSpot Theodore is an exercise in extremes. It has a couple of drawbacks, but if you can work around those then you might have a desk you'll love.

This ApexDesk Lumi Glass Top Standing Desk review demonstrates how something shoppers think will be classy and stylish can fall short when it arrives at your home. Some unique features can't make up for poor quality control and damage.

Compact and quick install standing desk with a single-stage and single-motor design made with simple and low quality construction.

The Steelcase Airtouch sit-to-stand table offers a single pneumatic lifting column and several color selections.

The FlexiSpot Esben standing desk is great if you are on a budget, need storage and aren't too worried about fine-tuning your ergonomics.

The FlexiSpot Comhar has an easy assembly, drawer and 3 USB ports. But those come with a troublesome crossbar and a lack of ergonomic flexibility.

The Notadesk Elsewhere doesn’t stack up to a standing desk in terms of ergonomics or stability, but it isn’t really trying to.

Varidesk enters the electric standing desk market with the ProDesk 60 Electric. You'll get solid specs and outdated features at an exceptionally high price.

Healthy Desks stand up desk is the first we've seen that combines drawers and cabinetry with attractive bamboo surfaces in an adjustable-height desk.

Spun up quickly in response to the pandemic, Knoll's new Hipso desk hits a $535 price point but is too limited in features and selections to be competitive.

The Jarvis is popular, there is no doubt about it. Sleekly marketed and with low entry-point pricing on all-Chinese componentry, Fully generates a lot of sales. But the componentry is unspectacular, marketing claims are overwrought, and the warranty doesn't include the desktops. …

In the category of Chinese-made desks, the StandDesk standing desk sits above the super-cheap brands but priced well below Jarvis and UpLift.

One of the cheapest options for a full electric standing desk, the SHW adjustable height desk is as basic as they come and only sells through Amazon.

A compact workstation for the office or home built primarily for working while standing with shelves at adjustable heights.

One of the cheapest options for a full electric standing desk, the FAMISKY electric adjustable height desk is as basic as they come and only sells through Amazon.

Tiny standing desk that can fit almost anywhere you need to work, sitting or standing. Bamboo tabletop and white legs.

Single leg standing desk that can fit in compact areas, allowing you to sit or stand while working. Bamboo tabletop and white legs.

A podium-style sit-stand desk like this offers a mobile standing desk option that can fit in any office or home.

The E1 standing desk by FlexiSpot is a bottom-tier, commodity-grade adjustable-height desk option for the average-height user.

The FlexiSpot E5 is one of the cheapest dual-motor, dual-stage standing desks you can buy. How will the rest of the desk perform?

The FEZiBO Electric Standing Desk starts at $254.99 and comes with a fabric drawer that mounts under the desktop and can pull out for storage.

The FlexiSpot E8 is one of the cheapest dual-motor, dual-stage standing desks you can buy. How will the rest of the desk perform?

The FlexiSpot E9 standing desk is an economy option, dual-motor adjustable-height desk featuring minimal weight capacity and height range.

The Elite Series is far and away ApexDesk’s top seller. This standing desk review shows the Elite standing desks are only slightly higher in quality (and price) than most other Chinese manufacturers.

The Autonomous SmartDesk Core standing desk is a move in the right direction for Autonomous, but there's still work to be done.

The Bush Furniture U-Shaped standing desk is lacking in options for size and color, but the standing desk portion has a solid height range.

AFC Industries U-Shaped standing desk is a solid product with decent specs, but it's not set up for an individual to easily build and buy.

The FlexiSpot Seiffen standing desk starts at $309.99 and comes in a number of different configurations for the desktop and frame.

The Stand Steady Tranzendesk costs $599.99 for the desk with a full-length monitor riser. It also has three charging ports, with both USB and AC.

The FlexiSpot Kana Standing Desk starts at $699.99. Its rectangle desktop comes in five sizes while its curved desktop comes in two sizes.

The Branch standing desk is an overpriced adjustable-height desk produced by the NYC-based Branch Furniture company. It is a commodity-grade product from China sold at a premium price point.

A limited line of overpriced standing desks ostensibly designed specifically for use with Lifespan's line of walking treadmills.

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The Vorii ElementDesk V3.0 Standing Desk is an electric standing desk with limited options, but intriguing specifications and a solid warranty.

In this article we examine the impact on both the supply side and demand side of this market multi-billion dollar market segment.

The Vorii ElementDesk Super V3.0 Standing Desk is a four-legged standing desk with a 600-lb weight capacity that should be very stable.

Once a new and exotic feature on pricier models, anti-collision detection can now be found on even some of the less expensive standing desks on the market.

The Vorii StellarDesk is a budget option from Vorii that has limited specifications but comes with five accessories to help you organize your workstation.

It is with no great pleasure that after many years following this industry from its nascency we have seen enough companies go out of business.

The MojoDesk Electric Standing Desk is a solid effort that unfortunately comes up short with the details, like desktop color selection.

Getting rid of a standing desk is easy—if you want to let it go for free. But recapturing some of your original investment becomes a bit more challenging.

The Autonomous SmartDesk L-Shaped Standing Desk starts at $999. It is very limited on options with two frame colors, plus one desktop size and color.

The Autonomous SmartDesk Pro Standing Desk starts at $649, comes with many desktop options, but only three desktop sizes are available.

The Autonomous SmartDesk Hybrid Standing Desk starts at $999. It is designed to be a hot desk used with the Autonomous Office app.

The Stand Up Desk Store Basic Electric Standing Desk is an underwhelming offering, even considering the bargain price that starts at $399.

The Stand Up Desk Store Electric Standing Desk is a mix of good and bad, with a disappointing weight capacity but impressive maximum height.

The Stand Up Desk Store Two-Tier standing desk has a fairly light weight capacity, but the adjustable-height monitor shelf is intriguing.

The Stand Up Desk Store L-Shaped Standing Desk is outfitted like a bargain standing desk, but doesn't have the price to match such underwhelming details.

The Bush Furniture Converter U-Shaped Standing Desk has one of our least-favorite designs for a U-shaped standing desk because of its built-in converter.

The Northread glass top single-motor electric standing desk is a cheap option for sit-stand workstations with low quality construction.

The OfficeSource U-Shaped standing desk has one of the best U-shaped standing desk designs but fails in the details and price.

This sit-stand-walk-pedal workstation gives users four positional modalities to choose from, creating the ultimate setup for office productivity and health.

For all the fanfare of "V2," the enhancements over the prior version are not that meaningful. Assembly is time consuming and frustrating.

Autonomous eventually discontinued this product after massive quality issues, and relaunched with different components as the SmartDesk 2. 

Our primary concern about the Idasen is that its underpowered motors and power supply will lead to huge hassle factors when the desk prematurely burns out.

While its $469 price might seem alluring at first glance, its poor specs and low weight make it a weak contender in its category.

In terms of value, the Eureka i1 standing desk sweeps the category with none of the disappointing shortcomings of other desks in this price range.

With a growing list of competitors unveiling better standing desks, and GeekDesk's relative stagnation, it is far from the best choice for the money.

The ModTable Mod-E Powered Stand Up Desk is a simple no-frills electric desk that takes you from sitting, to standing or walking, but is easily outpaced.

The Locus Leaning Stand Up Desk has elegant design and sound ergonomics, making this workstation a great stand up desk alternative.

Known for their heavy-duty medical and radiology desks, Anthro's Elevate II stand up desk is designed to be more affordable than the original Elevate.

The SmartDesk 3 is just a SmartDesk 2 Business Edition with a touchscreen personal assistant device in place of the traditional hand controller.

Learn more about Eureka's standing desks in this comprehensive review, breaking down the various options organized by price.

The ModTable is a cost-effective alternative to an electric standing desk and is still a suitable for anyone looking for a desk that doesn't need an outlet.

We can't generally recommend Autonomous standing desks but if you're looking to spend as little money as possible, this model is the only one we recommend.

The Versadesk PowerLift Sit Stand Desk review is coming soon. The desk features a programmable digital display and a 350-lb lifting capacity.

The Uprise stand up desk has some notable drawbacks, but it’s still a smart buy for anyone shopping for a lower-cost electric desk.

Far from the glitz and glamor of the Las Vegas Luxor, the Luxor adjustable height desk is as bare-bones as they come. Slow and incompatible with treadmills.

Cheaply made, the UpDesk Lite's unbalanced weight distribution is likely to cause significant reliability issues, reflected in a short warranty.

A side-by-side comparison review of the best manual standing desk options available. Find which model is your ideal standing desk or treadmill desk.

Review of the VersaTable Edison Electric stand up desk. The Edison desk sports a 50" maximum height but its other qualities leave something to be desired.

Review of the Electra Stand Up Desk from iMovr. Strong but silent, with great stability, the Electra is a robust mid-line option for any sit stand walk desk

Our preview of VariDesk's first adjustable-height standing desk. The Pro Desk 54 has the same mechanics of other VariDesk sit stand workstations.

WorkWhileWalking's review of the TrekDesk II, the newest iteration in the TrekDesk line of desks. The TrekDesk II isn't worth the asking price.

You love the price of the $448 SmartDesk 2 standing desk, but not the terrible reviews and lack of size and color options.

The iMovR Elite standing desk was built to be the best full-featured desk on the market with advanced features & peerless durability.

The iMovR Omega Denali is an affordable manual standing or treadmill desk that provides new ergonomic & productivity benefits.

The iMovR Omega Everest is the most ergonomically advanced standing desk on the market today, excellent to use standing, sitting or walking.

Designed specifically for compact workspaces, but equipped with strong motors, the iMovR Upsilon is the lowest cost, electric stand up desk we recommend.

The S2S Electric Stand Up Desk was introduced by Ergoprise, but sports a commonly-used mediocre base. It's since been surpassed by the Uprise stand up desk.

Review of the Ellure Adjustable Height Stand Up Desk. Ellure is the perfect marriage between a gorgeous 3D-laminated tabletop and an affordable manual base.

Review of the Omega Olympus Stand Up Desk, from iMovR. Olympus is an affordable electric standing desk with its own ergonomic keyboard tray.

Forensic review of Stir's Kinetic M1 Stand Up Desk. Despite a lower price than Stir's first 'Smart' desk, we found the M1 high on price and low on features.

The Elevate II Adjusta stand up desk features independently adjustable desktop and keyboard surface, permitting more precise ergonomic adjustments.

Review of the Ninja Stand Up Desk. The Ninja Standing desk offers users a portable desk solution, but we're disappointed with its specs and assembly method.

If this standing desk is the right size for you, and you don't mind the limited color schemes, this is a high quality option but highly overpriced.

Review of the Elemental Stand Up Desk. Elemental is a union of best-selling ModTable manual adjustable height desk bases and advanced table tops from iMovr.

The iMovR UpTown Adjustable Height Desk is the company's newest entry in the mid-tier range, the Uptown is an impeccable marriage between cost and quality.

Active office furniture seller Fully.com has quietly launched Able Desk Co as a separate brand, apparently targeting younger, more cost-sensitive consumers.

The UpLift Standing Desk is made in China, with the exception of a few pricey upgrades for American-made vanity tops. We put it through a full lab test.

A lower minimum height differentiates the V2-Commercial from the standard V2, but it isn't worth the downside of an added crossbar for most users

Our review on the ConSet Electric Height-Adjustable desk is coming soon. The desk has wheels on the frame legs to make for easy movement.

Fully's Jarvis Albright is a designer desk made from maple that comes with two drawers and a shelf built into the desktop. It starts at $2,349.

With a myriad of problems with durability, like cracks and splits, Fully has given up on offering a standing desk with a reclaimed wood tabletop.

Fully's Jarvis Evolve is a solid wood designed standing desk with three large drawers, but it doesn't work for sitting.

Fully's super low-budget alternative to the Jarvis, the Remi is limited in customization options and height adjustment range.

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