9 Best Standing Desks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Other standing desks to consider

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Beflo Tenon Premium for $3,636: : While incredibly expensive (and heavy!), this smart hardwood desk is both sturdy and well-designed. Assembly was simple, and once the desk was up and running, I found all the features (touchscreen controls, a built-in power strip, passthrough audio, and LED lighting) to work well, and placed in convenient locations. The touchscreen controls are intuitive (similar to iOS), and features such as a sit/stand timer and phone connectivity provide additional functionality. The desk supports more than 200 pounds of stuff even when moving, and the height-adjustment motors temporarily disable if they overheat, rather than risk damaging the desk. The table also looks fantastic, and a multitude of premium accessories allows you to customize the desk to your specific needs. My biggest problem with this table is the noise. While it wasn’t loud, it was certainly more audible than the “silent” descriptor that Beflo uses in its marketing. In addition to this, the lighting color adjustment had some difficulties to create specific colors using the integrated touchscreen, and the audio cable was too short to reach a desktop computer on the floor even at the highest height. low However, the Tenon is still a pretty expensive option to consider. —Henry Robbins

Flexispot E7 Pro for $420+: : Standing desks can be expensive, but Flexispot regularly offers similar functionality at a lower price. At first glance, the E7 Pro looks a lot like the Herman Miller Jarvis, but look closer, and you’ll find that the entry-level option has a shallow 23-inch desktop, the control unit feels a little cheap, and emits a high pitch in operation. I also had some problems fitting larger power adapters into the tidy cable, and it can be wobbly when fully extended. But, even when fully configured, the E7 Pro is cheaper than many rivals. Minor flaws aside, it’s a perfectly decent standing desk. —Simon Hill

Charcoal desk for $1,199: : This desk is meant to remind you when to take breaks from work, so you have the mental focus to get through your pile during the day. It uses your health and sleep data in an app, plus lights and haptic feedback, to track and tell you when you should take some rest. At first this feature looked interesting, but functionally it’s not much better than a timer on your phone that reminds you to get up and walk. The build quality of the Swedish desk frame is excellent, with a smooth and quiet operation that goes almost to the floor, which is perfect for those of us who like to sit on the ground and work sometimes. It has double motors with three-stage columns and piezo sensors so as not to crush children. I like the rounded edges of the white rectangular top, which never accidentally hit my hips when I walk from the desk, and the white plastic surface coating is easy to clean. At nearly double the price of a similar standing desk, I’m not sure it’s worth it—definitely don’t buy it for the company’s “supercharge” claims—but you won’t be disappointed with the desktop. —Parker Hall

Ergonofis Sway Standing Desk for $1,445: : Here’s another nice looking solid wood desk from Canadian brand Ergonofis. Like the Grovemade, there was so much packaging that I left after unboxing the desk that I was a bit overwhelmed. There were still a lot of pieces, and the assembly was just weird. (I had to step on one part with my feet, which meant I had to put on my shoes to finish the assembly.) It’s a gorgeous desk, but I also found the company’s control panel confusing to operate, and the desk was not always. responsive when I touch the panel to move it up or down.

Standing Desk Accessories

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Branch Clamp-on Power for $89: : This simple and elegant clamp attaches to your desk and adds three AC outlets, one USB-C and one USB-A, so you don’t have so many wires running to ground.

Monster Workshop Power Strip for $40: : This heavy-duty power strip and surge protector from Monster is built to protect the working man’s expensive power tools, which means it can handle the needs of your cute yellow Mac. The reason to buy it for your permanent installation is the integrated mounting handle, which can hang from your desk with a C-clampkeeping your connections away from the dirty floor without using up valuable space. —Martin Shoemaker

LumeCube EdgeLight 2.0 for $150: : Why would a lamp take up valuable desk space when you can hang the lamp on your desk? These task lights from LumeCube are great for illuminating the desktop and even your face during late night Zoom calls. You can adjust the color temperature and brightness.

BenQ ScreenBar Lamp for $139: : Alternatively, you can put these ScreenBar lamps over your computer monitor and it will turn on your desktop, without the need for a lock. The ScreenBar Pro also has a motion sensor, so when you leave your desk, the lamp will turn off, and light up when you return. You can adjust brightness and color temperature, and an automatic setting makes these controls adjust based on the room’s ambient lighting.

Secretlab Premium Footrest for $79: : I have used this foot for many years, and it is excellent. The plush memory foam is cushy and a nice rest for my feet, and it’s easy to clean with a vacuum and a damp cloth. Has not shown much wear despite years of use.

Monoprice Single Monitor Adjustable Gas Spring Desk Mount for $66: : I’ve had a few of these WorkStream arm supports for years, and they’ve reliably done the job. You can adjust the tension with a hex key and move the monitor around to your desired position. Just make sure you don’t go over the recommended weight load with a large, heavy screen.

Harber London Professional Desk Mat for $180: : Keep your desk protected with a great desk mat like this one. I have used many mats from Harber London over the years, and this latest model is my favorite. The pebbled leather is supple and soft, and the matte stays put. It is also easy to clean.

Avoid these Standing Desks

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Corsair Platform: Desk 6 for $1,400: : Where to start? I liked Corsair’s standing desk because it’s roomy, has a fun pegboard design to mount your tchotchkes on, and also has an interesting rail system that lets you mount and slide things across the desktop, like your monitors. Unfortunately, several months after mounting two monitors on the included dual-monitor arms, this rail system tilted forward due to the weight. (I know too not the only one to experience this.) It doesn’t help that I never really found this rail to be all that useful. The permanent function works fine, and you have two presets, but sometimes the small screen would throw me an “rE5” error message. Pressing and holding the button down solves it, none of these are problems that anyone should deal with considering the crazy-high price. That’s the real problem. It’s so expensive, and the five-year warranty feels like a slap in the face.

ErgoAV Standing Desk for $1,870: : I’ve wanted a standing desk for years, so I was extremely excited to try this one from ErgoFx. For almost two grand, it comes packed with features including a wireless charging pad that automatically lifts and rotates towards you, a five-outlet power strip, and a built-in drawer to hold all your office supplies. via the companion app. It has a super durable laminated MDF desktop and a carbon steel frame and looks stylish. Unfortunately, just a few months into using it, I started having problems where the desk would stop at a specific height. This would typically happen if I hadn’t adjusted for a few days or weeks. The only way to solve this was unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. After each reset, normal work returns. But this problem comes back every time, so I stopped trying to solve it. It’s become more trouble than it’s worth, especially at this price. – Brenda Stolyar