The 9 Best Standing Desks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Other standing desks to consider

Photo: Henri Robbins

Beflo Tenon Premium for $3,636: Although extremely 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, built-in power strip, audio passthrough, and LED lights) worked well and were in place. in convenient locations. The touchscreen controls are intuitive (like iOS), and features like sit/stand timers and phone connectivity provide additional functionality. The table supports more than 200 pounds of furniture even when moving, and the height adjustment motors temporarily shut down if they get too hot, rather than risk damaging the table. The table also looks amazing and there are loads of them first party accessories allowing you to customize your desk to your specific needs. My biggest problem with this board is the noise. While it's by no means loud, it's certainly easier to hear than the “whisper quiet” description that Beflo uses in its marketing. Additionally, adjusting the light color presents some difficulty when creating specific colors using the built-in touchscreen, and the audio cable is too short to reach the desktop on the floor even at low heights. best. However, the Tenon is still a great if pricey option to consider. —Henri Robbins

Flexispot E7 Pro for $420+: Standing desks can be expensive, but Flexispot regularly offers similar functionality at a lower price. At first glance, E7 Pro looks like a Herman Miller Jarvis, but look closer and you discover the entry-level option has a shallow 23-inch desktop, the controller feels a bit cheap, and it makes a high-pitched whine when operated. I also had some problems fitting the larger power adapter neatly onto the cable, and it could wobble when fully extended. However, even with full configuration, the E7 Pro is still cheaper than many competitors. Minor flaws aside, it's a perfectly good standing desk. —Simon's Hill

Charcoal standing desk for $1,199: This desk is intended to remind you when to take a break from work, so you can focus your mind to complete the day's work. It uses your health and sleep data in an app, along with light and haptic feedback, to track and let you know when it's time to get some rest. At first, this feature seems fun, but functionally, it's not much better than the timer feature on your phone that reminds you to get up and move around. The build quality of the Swedish-made desk frame is excellent, smooth operation, almost touching the floor, perfect for those of us who like to sit on the ground and work occasionally. It has dual motors with three-stage columns and piezoelectric sensors so it won't crush children. I like the rounded edges of the white rectangular top, which never accidentally clicks into my side as I walk across 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 because of the company's “speed boost” claims—but you won't be disappointed with the machine. desktop computer. —Parker Hall

Ergonofis Sway standing desk for $1,445: This is another pleasant looking solid wood standing desk from the Canadian brand Ergonofis. Like Grovemade, I was left with so much packaging after opening the box that I felt a bit overwhelmed. There are also a lot of parts and the assembly is just weird. (I had to step on one part with my foot, which meant I had to wear shoes to complete the assembly.) It's a gorgeous table, but I also found the company's control panel confusing to operate and not It's always like that. responds when I touch the panel to move it up or down.

Standing desk accessories

Photo: Julian Chokkattu

Branch clamp power supply for $89: This simple and elegant clip attaches to your desktop and adds three AC outlets, one USB-C and one USB-A, so you don't have to have too many wires running to the ground.

Monster Workshop Energy Strips for $40: This heavy-duty power strip and surge protector from Monster is designed to protect 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 standing setup is the integrated mounting handle, which can be dangled over your desk with a C-clipKeep your connections away from dirty floors without taking up valuable space. —Shoemaker Martin

LumeCube EdgeLight 2.0 for $150: Why would a lamp take up valuable desk space when you can clip the lamp to 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 Light for $139: Additionally, you can book these ScreenBar lights on your computer screen and it will light up your screen without clamping. ScreenBar Pro also has a motion sensor so when you leave your desk, the light will turn off and will come back on when you come back. You can adjust brightness and color temperature, and automatic settings help adjust these controls based on ambient room lighting.

Secretlab Premium Footrest for $79: I've been using this footrest for several years and it's great. The plush memory foam is soft and comfortable on my feet, and cleans easily with a vacuum cleaner and damp cloth. It doesn't show much wear despite many years of use.

Monoprice Single Monitor Adjustable Gas Spring Desk Mount for $66: I have used several of these WorkStream racks over the years and they work great. You can adjust the tension with the hex key and move the screen to the desired position. Just make sure you don't exceed the recommended load with a large, heavy monitor.

Harber London Professional Table Mats for $180: Protect your desktop with a large desk mat like this one. I've used a number of Harber London rugs over the years and this latest model is my favourite. The pebbled leather is supple and soft, the mat stays put. It is also easy to clean.

Avoid these standing desks

Photo: Julian Chokkattu

Corsair Platform: 6 desks for $1,400: Where do I start? I like Corsair's standing desk because it's roomy, has a fun mounting panel design for mounting your tchotchkes, and even has a cool rail system that lets you attach and slide things on the screen, like such as your screen. Unfortunately, a few months after installing the two monitors on the included dual monitor arm, the rail system tilted forward due to the weight. (I also I'm not the only one experiencing this.) It doesn't help that I've never really found this rail all that useful. The stand function works well and you get two presets, but sometimes the small screen would give me an “rE5” error message. Pressing and holding the button down solved this problem, but none of these are problems anyone should deal with considering the hefty price tag. That's the real problem. It's too expensive and the 5 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 super excited to try this one from ErgoFx. For nearly two grand, it's packed with features including a wireless charging pad that automatically lifts and rotates toward you, a five-outlet power outlet, and a built-in drawer to place all your office supplies. your room in. You can also control it through the companion app. It has a super durable laminated MDF table top and carbon steel frame and looks sleek. Unfortunately, after just a few months of use, I started having problems with the desk getting stuck at a particular height. This usually happens if I don't adjust it for a few days or weeks. The only way to solve this problem is to unplug the power cord and plug it back in. After each reset, it will work normally again. But this problem kept recurring so I stopped trying to fix it. It's more trouble than it's worth—especially at this price. —Brenda Stolyar