Standing Desk Converter

Looking to make a DIY standing desk? We break down how to pick between a DIY standing desk and DIY standing desk converter, plus more.

Call it a desktop workstation, a sit-stand workstation, or a desktop riser, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Ah, well, let’s step back from that a bit and just say that some of these products are on the rose spectrum while others may be closer to skunk cabbage. As a…

There are plenty of jobs that keep workers on their toes and moving from place to place. And if they want to have standing options, it might be difficult to ensure an ergonomic and comfortable working positions wherever they go. A portable standing desk converter may just be the …

Armed with a small footprint & a wide adjustability range, the Ergotron Workfit-A Sit Stand Workstation is perfect for crowded desks.

Flexispot, Fellowes, AirRise Pro, and more—we've reviewed 100s of stand up desk converters over the years. See how the best X-Lifts fared.

Our editors lab test the Helium Junior Standing Desk Converter. Is it worth considering in the quest to stand more at work? Our verdict is yes, maybe.

Varidesk, ZipLift, Ergotron, and more—we've reviewed 100s of stand up desk products over the years. Find out how the top products fare.

The Eureka Ultra Slim Portable Standing Desk Converter packs a sturdy X-Lift frame and silent lift mechanism into an easy-to-move device.

Kangaroo, Winston, Quickstand and more—we've reviewed hundreds of sit-stand desk converters over the years. Find out which are the best.

This simple standing desk converter offers a range-limited manual operation in an X-lift style and is light enough to be considered portable

Winston-E, Kangaroo Electric, Versadesk and more—we've reviewed hundreds of stand desk products over the years. See which are the best.

With the smallest footprint of any Varidesk desktop converter, the Laptop 30 is the most compact workstation in Varidesk's catalog.

Varidesk, ZipLift, Ergotron, and more—we've reviewed hundreds of stand up desk products over the years. Find out which are the best.

Cadence, WorkFit-A, Helium Junior, and more—we've reviewed 100s of stand desk products over the years. Find out how the top desk risers fare in our testing.

Review of the WorkEZ Sit Stand Workstation. By far the least expensive sit-stand riser we can recommend, WorkEZ's adjustable height trays are also portable.

Reviews of 18 top standing converters models across all model types, including Z-Lifts, X-Lifts, Hovers, Post & Base, and Electric, under $350.

Simple standing-desk converter produced by Uplift which highlights affordability and portability for the on-the-go laptop user.

The Lunadesk offers a unique bamboo design that rotates around its frame, designed for supple users who like to work at a laptop while in a yoga pose.

StandStand is a portable, low-priced, fixed-height desktop riser. The product is intended to let you stand at home, the coffee shop, or the office.

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

Whether you're looking to buy or sell a pre-owned standing desk converter there are several things you need to know, and our experts are here to help.

Review of the Taskmate Go 6300 Desktop Riser from HealthPostures. Long on price and short on features, this riser loses out to stronger competitors.

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

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.

Standee Sit Stand Workstation review. The Standee assembles easily but doesn't have a variable height mechanism and lacks ergonomic options.

Thousands of people seek out "varidesk alternatives" in online searches every month. After lab testing dozens of converters, we pick our top three.

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

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

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.

The Executive Office Solutions Portable Adjustable Aluminum Laptop Stand is for those who want to try a standing desk or can't stand for a long time.

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

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.

A simple standing desk converter with shelves that can be inserted into different slots to adjust to different heights.

Is it dual-monitor compatible? Ergonomically adjustable? We outline what you need to know to pick a great convertible standing desk.

A simple standing desk converter with wooden shelves that can be inserted into different slots to adjust to different heights.

A simple, wooden standing desk converter with shelves that can be inserted into different slots to adjust to different heights.

The ZipLift+ Sit-Stand Converter is extremely stable and rock steady. It has tremendous height range adjustability, with infinite stops.

The Fitueyes 30” basic series standing desk converter is offers a portable solution for mainly laptop users who are looking to escape the sedentary lifestyle they've fallen accustom to.

The key benefit of a corner stand up desk converter is to make use of space that would otherwise be underutilized, or not used at all. 

The ZipLift+ HD has three grommet holes for infinite monitor arm options and is rock-steady at the full 20"+ height extension.

We’ve got little to knock, just the fact that we would have liked to have seen a steeper maximum tilt angle on the ergonomic keyboard tray.

The Ergotron WorkFit-SR Dual Monitor Standing Desk Converter offers a solid post-and-base sit-stand solution to offices with limited compatibility.

Ergotron's WorkFit-S Sit Stand Workstation is a sturdy desktop riser is easy to set up, and easy to use and turns any desk into a sit stand solution

Ergotron deviates from its traditional Z-Lift frame architecture to offer a highly-stable, spacious corner converter based on an X-Lift frame.

No other standing desk converter in the $199 price range offers the feature set of the Eureka Sit Stand Desk New Generation.

Probably the best compact corner standing desk converter in the market. Robust build quality, top notch stability, and precision height adjustment.

If you’re looking for an electric standing desk converter and want the most for your money, the Eureka 31.5" Electric Sit-Stand Desk is a clear winner. 

See what our experts have to say about the stability, design, and overall quality of the Varidesk Pro Plus 36 in our comprehensive review.

The Flexispot Desktop Workstation is actually a series of four standing desk converters made by Chinese office fitness manufacturer Loctek.

The Mount-It! electric standing desk converter has a lot of positive attributes for its price point but falls just short of being a best-in-class product.

If you want a standing desk converter manufactured to the highest quality standards and with impressive features, the Eureka 36 Gen2 is a top contender. 

Looking for the largest standing desk converter around? The Eureka 46 XL is your choice, with its spacious 46″-wide work surface.

Fully's Cooper standing desk converter is a well-made product that features an available bamboo top and a smooth X-lift mechanism.

With the sleek, modern look of the Quickstand, Humanscale has once again shown that it can't be beat for sheer aesthetics.

Halter's ED-258 features an extra-deep lower tray to hold your laptop. However, this standing desk converter isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Like its relative, the Versadesk Power Pro, the Power Pro Corner looks good from a glance but has issues that detract from the overall impression.

Review of the Taskmate Executive Desktop Riser by HealthPostures. These powerful electric risers make sit-stand working easier and faster than ever before.

Ergotron's Workfit-T sit stand workstation installs in seconds flat and adjusts in height without compromising on office space or ergonomics.

Stand Steady's X-Elite Pro is a standing desk converter with a simple X-lift design. However, the simplest solution isn't always the best.

RightAngle Products' Helium standing desk converter features one of the easiest, and most stable, locking height adjustment mechanisms we've seen yet.

The Vari Cube Corner 48 Sit Stand Workstation features a triangular design and is purpose-built for cubicles and other work settings.

The Exec 48 is specially designed for taller users, solving the problem of inadequate height that's plagued Varidesk since day one.

It's very inexpensive, but we urge strong caution before purchasing a MountIt corner standing desk converter because it has a series of fatal flaws.

Despite excellent weight capacity and an attractive keypad for changing height, the UpLift E7 lacks flexibility in important ergonomic spots.

We've been reviewing Varidesk standing desk converters in more depth and longer than any other reviews site. Here we bring all the reviews together.

The Humanscale QuickStand Under Desk offers a very unique take on the standing desk converter concept that has significant advantages, albeit requiring significant installation effort.

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

This standing desk converter offers manual operation in an x-lift rising style with minimalist features and commodity-grade quality.

Attractive due to its low price point, the VIVO Corner Standing Desk Converter is a classic example of ‘you get what you pay for.'

The Stand Up Desk Store AirRise Plus Standing Desk Converter has a pneumatic Z-Lift design and unfortunately comes with some big flaws.

The Versadesk Power Pro is an electric standing desk converter with strong specs and a fair price. However, build-quality issues raise concerns.

The Humanscale QuickStand Eco is a beautifully designed standing desk converter that unfortunately fails in a couple of fundamental ways.

A low-cost entry into the growing field of electric standing desk converters, the VIVO Electric Corner Desk Riser combines value and ease of adjustability.

The Autonomous SmartDesk Mini, even at $299, is an underwhelming budget electric standing desk converter, and we cover why.

The FlexiSpot Electric Aesthetic Sit-Stand Workstation EM6M is a unique looking standing desk converter with several convenient features.

The Leband Electric Standing Desk Converter is likely your cheapest entry point for an electric converter, but it has some glaring flaws.

This new model has more acceptable ergonomics, while an optional monitor arm provides more ergonomic viewing angles than the Varidesks of old.

The Vivo manual standing desk converter is solidly built and priced to move. However, it's so hard to adjust that you may end up with a sore back.

Large standing desk converter that can hold 2-3 monitors while providing a good amount of work surface. But be careful of compatibility issues with monitor size, shaky surface while working, and possible wobbly monitors.

The Stand Steady FlexPro Charge Standing Desk Converter costs $359.99 has two desktop surfaces and built-in wireless device charging.

The Stand Steady Premier Electric Standing Desk Converter starts at $359.99, has two desktop surfaces and utilizes an electric lift system.

The Stand Steady Premier Lift Standing Desk Converter is $319.99, uses a pneumatic lift, has two surfaces and features a magnetic backsplash.

The Stand Steady FlexPro Hero Corner Standing Desk Converter is designed for L-desks and corner desks. It assembles in two steps and has a keyboard tray.

The Stand Steady X-Elite Premier Standing Desk Converter comes fully assembled and has a large work surface, but it doesn't have a keyboard tray.

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

The Stand Steady FlexPro Hero Standing Desk Converter starts at $219.99, has two work surfaces, and has a pneumatic height adjustment system.

Stand Steady X-Elite Essential Standing Desk Converter is a very basic standing desk converter with only 20 lbs of weight capacity and no keyboard tray.

The Steady Steady Mega Standing Desk Converter adds more than 12" of length from the Original Standing Desk Converter, but has similar issues.

The Steady Steady Original Standing Desk Converter is very cheap, holds up to 75 lbs and will enable you to stand while working, but it has drawbacks.

A review of the Vivo V001G standing desk converter is coming soon! This standing desk converter is 25" wide and can lift 17.6 lbs.

The Varidesk Cube Plus standing desk converters are built to fit tight cubicle spaces. A smart, though pricey, ergonomic solution for your workbench.

Learn more about all of Eureka's standing desk converters in this comprehensive review. We've organized each Eureka Standing Desk Converter by price.

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If you're strapped for space and in need of a standing desk converter, the Ergotron WorkFit Z Mini is likely one of the best choices available.

We’ve had mostly positive things to say about Ergotron’s WorkFit line of standing desk converters so far, and our hopes are high for the WorkFit-TLE.

A single X-Lift frame may normally cry quality concerns, but the Alcove M7 series from Flexispot is a durable and sturdy fleet of desk risers.

The Flexispot Compact riser series come in two modest sizes: 27" and 32". Get the scoop on how they perform in our in-depth, lab-tested review.

So what's the best way to recapture some of your investment in a $400+ Varidesk? Here are some great tips from our standing desk converter pros.

The Ergotron Workfit-TS is Ergotron's smallest standing desk converter, designed for compact spaces. Our review on it is coming soon.

The Versadesk Sunrise Desk Riser is inbound from Versadesk for a full lab test review. The Sunrise has electric powered height adjustment.

As with all InMovement products, the DT2 standing desk converter is a low-cost Asian import with glitzy marketing spin and a high selling price in the US.

The Lotus Extend Stand Workstation from Fellowes is under evaluation. This is one of the new entrants in the hover category of standing desk converters.

The Fellowes Lotus Sit Stand Workstation is another new entrant in the Z-lift category. This product is currently being reviewed.

The Vivo Electric Standing Desk Converter is a low-cost alternative which promises an easier sit-to-stand transition. But is it built to last?

Featuring award-winning design, the Humanscale QuickStand Lite stays true to the form over function approach, and would look quite handsome atop any desk.

Lift Standing Desk Conversion kit review is coming soon! It lets you adjust the height of your monitor independently from your keyboard.

The DC300 is a new adjustable-height desktop riser from Victor Technology, a manufacturer that made a name for itself producing quality calculators.

Review of the Desktop Elevator sit-stand riser. Function with a heavy emphasis on form. Desktop Elevator provides for the aesthetically ambitious stander.

The upcoming ESI Climb desktop riser at first glance seems similar to Ergotron's Workfit-A, but it has a locking pneumatic adjustment mechanism.

The ESI Lift Desktop Riser is similar to the Varidesk and Workfit-T risers, but with a Bowden-cable-powered adjustment system.

The Basic Support Table Jack is a standing desk converter with no keyboard tray. It's a popular product, but we don't recommend it for typing.

The iMovR Tucker Pro kit addresses the need for cable management for standing desk converters, which is the first attempt we've seen and a great idea.

The AirRise Pro Standing Desk Converter is currently under evaluation. This page will updated with a full review once our review process is complete.

The Tide is a new sit-stand workstation from Symmetry and sports a number of features that should, on paper at least, make it competitive.

The DeskRiser by House of Trade is available in 32" and 36" versions. These budget converters suffer from a small keyboard tray and weak counterbalance.

The low price of the High Supply attracts a lot of buyers looking to try a standing desk on a budget, and many are left satisfied with the purchase.

Like many other products in the same price category, the Fancierstudio Riser Desk can’t boast an adjustable keyboard tray or great stability.

Not much cause to be smug, in our opinion. The Smugdesk Stand Up Desk Converter has a history of shipping faulty units and a hard-to-adjust lift mechanism.

We’d steer clear from the Lorell Sit-to-Stand Monitor Risers. Their locking mechanisms add a couple extra, tedious steps to lift up and down.

The MountIt! Standing Desk Converter is a bargain if you want to invest in a desk and not much else that typically makes up a good standing workstation.

The Rocelco ADR is an adjustable height 32″ x 20.5″ standing desk converter that holds up to 2 monitors and a laptop. The gas springs support up to 50 lbs.

VariDesk once reigned supreme in the sit stand workstation market. But more ergonomic designs have emerged to unseat the antiquated VariDesk.

A review of the Vivo V000V standing desk converter is coming soon! This Z-lift style standing desk converter is 36" wide and can lift 33 lbs.

A review of the Vivo V000KL standing desk converter is coming soon! This X-lift style standing desk converter is 37.5" wide and can lift 33 lbs.

A review of the Vivo V000K standing desk converter is coming soon! This X-lift style standing desk converter is 31.5" wide and can lift 33 lbs.

The Fitueyes 2-tier 32" standing desk converter is compact enough to suit your needs especially if you don't have an exceptionally heavy, dual-monitor set-up. Its weigh capacity of 33 pounds (and the 32" desktop) is limiting of larger size monitors. But the construction quality l…

Looking for great adjustability and an aesthetically pleasing design? The iMovR Cadence Express standing desk converter does it all for a competitive price.

The iMovR Cadence Plus features a space-preserving “hover” design that retains virtually all of your desktop space and maximizes mobility and collaboration.

The iMovR Cadence Pro workstation’s “hover” design retains virtually all of your desktop real estate and maximizes mobility.