The 9 best standing desks of 2024, tested and reviewed

Other standing desks to consider

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Beflo Tenon Premium for $3,636: Incredibly expensive (and heavy!), this smart hardwood desk is both sturdy and well-designed. Assembly was simple, and once the desktop was up and running, I found all the features (touchscreen controls, built-in power strip, audio switch, and LED lighting) worked well and were conveniently located. Touchscreen controls are intuitive (similar to iOS), and features like a sit/stand timer and phone connectivity provide added functionality. The desk even supports more than 200 pounds of items while moving, and the height-adjusting motors shut down temporarily if they overheat, instead of risking damage to the desk. The table also looks fantastic and a lot of it first party accessories allowing you to customize the table to your specific needs. My biggest problem with this table is the noise. While not loud by any means, it was more audible than the “whisper-quiet” descriptor Beflo uses in its marketing. In addition, the backlight color adjustment had some difficulty creating custom colors using the built-in touchscreen, and the audio cable was too short to reach a desktop computer on the floor even at the lowest altitude. However, Tenon is still an expensive option to consider. —Henry Robbins

Flexispot E7 Pro $420+: Standing desks can be expensive, but Flexispot regularly offers similar functionality at a lower price. At first glance, E7 Pro It looks a lot like the Herman Miller Jarvis, but look closer and you’ll find that the entry-level variant has a shallow 23-inch desktop, a slightly cheap-looking control unit, and a high-pitched whirring sound when in operation. I also had some issues with fitting larger power adapters into the cable’s neatness, and it can wobble when fully extended. But even when fully configured, the E7 Pro is cheaper than many competitors. Minor flaws aside, this is a perfectly decent standing desk. —Simon Hill

Charcoal standing table for $1,199: This desk is designed to remind you when to take a break from work, so you have the mental focus to get through your pile during the day. It uses your in-app health and sleep data, as well as lights and haptic feedback, to track and let you know when you need some rest. At first, this feature seemed interesting, but functionally it’s not much better than a timer on your phone that reminds you to get up and walk around. The build quality of the Swedish-made desk frame is excellent, with smooth, silent operation that extends almost to the floor, perfect for those of us who like to sit on the floor and sometimes work. It has three-stage columnar dual motors and piezo sensors to prevent crushing children. I like the rounded edges of the white rectangle top, it never accidentally impales my hip when I walk past the table, and the white plastic surface covering is easy to clean. A similar standing desk costs about twice as much, I’m not sure it’s worth it – definitely don’t buy it for the company’s “fast” claims – but you won’t be disappointed with the desk. —Parker Hall

Ergonofis Sway Standing Desk for $1,445: Another good-looking solid wood standing desk from Canadian brand Ergonofis. Like Grovemade, after unboxing the table I was left with so many dishes that it was a bit heavy. Also, there were too many parts and the assembly was just weird. (I had to step on one part with my feet, which meant I had to wear shoes to complete the assembly.) It’s a nice table, but I also found the company’s control panel confusing to operate, and the table wasn’t always that way. it responds when I touch the panel to move it up or down.

Standing Desk Accessories

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Branch compression 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 a lot of wires laying around.

Monster Workshop Power Strip for $40: This heavy-duty power strip and surge protector from Monster is designed to protect the Worker’s expensive power tools, meaning it can handle the needs of your favorite yellow Mac. The reason you buy it for a freestanding installation is because of the built-in mounting bracket, which can be hung over your desk. C clampkeeping your connections off 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 squeeze it into your desk? These task lights from LumeCube are great for illuminating your 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 post these ScreenBar lamps hover over your computer monitor and it will light up your desktop, no pressing required. The ScreenBar Pro also has a motion sensor, so the lamp will turn off when you leave your desk and flash when you return. You can adjust the brightness and color temperature, and the auto setting allows you to adjust these controls based on the room’s ambient lighting.

Secretlab Premium Footrest for $79: I have been using this mat for several years and it is great. The soft memory foam is soft and provides a nice reprieve for my feet and is easy to clean with a vacuum cleaner and a damp cloth. Despite years of use, it hasn’t aged much.

Monoprice Single Monitor Adjustable Gas Spring Desk Mount for $66: I’ve had several of these WorkStream arm units over the years and they’ve done the job reliably. You can adjust the tension and move the monitor to the desired position with the hex knob. Make sure you don’t exceed the recommended weight load with a large and heavy screen.

Harbor London Professional Table Mat $180: Protect your desk with a great table cover like this one. I have used several mats from Harbor London over the years and this latest model is my favourite. Pebble leather is supple and soft, and the mattress stays in place. It is also easy to clean.

Avoid these Standing Desks

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Corsair Platform: 6 tables for $1400: Where do I start? I like Corsair’s standing desk because it’s roomy, has a fun board design for mounting tchotchkes, and even has an interesting rail system that lets you mount and slide things across the desk, like your monitors. Unfortunately, after a few months of installing two monitors on the included dual monitor arms, this rail system bent forward due to the weight. (me too he is not the only one experiencing this.) I never really found this rail to be all that helpful. The stop function works fine and you get two presets, but sometimes the small screen gives me the error message “rE5”. Holding the down button fixed it, but neither of these are issues anyone should have to deal with given the crazy-high price. That’s the real problem. It’s just too 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 excited to try this one from ErgoFx. At nearly two grams, it comes loaded with features like a wireless charging pad that automatically lifts and rotates towards you, a five-outlet power strip, and a built-in drawer to house all your office supplies. You can also monitor. through a companion program. It has a super-durable laminated MDF tabletop and carbon-steel frame, and looks sleek. Unfortunately, after only a few months of use, I started having problems with the table getting stuck at a certain height. This would usually happen if I didn’t adjust it for a few days or weeks. The only way to fix this was to unplug the power cord and plug it back in. After each reset it will work normally again. But this problem comes back every time I stop trying to fix it. It’s been more trouble than it’s worth – especially at this price. – Brenda Stolyar