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: Although incredibly expensive (and heavy!), this hardwood smart desk is sturdy and well-designed. Assembly was straightforward, and when the desk was up and running, I found all the features (touchscreen controls, a built-in power strip, audio passthrough, and LED lighting) to work well, and placed in convenient locations. went The touchscreen controls are intuitive (iOS-like), and features like a sit/stand timer and phone connectivity provide additional functionality. The desk supports more than 200 pounds of content while moving, and the height-adjustment motors will temporarily disable if they overheat, rather than damaging the desk. The table also looks great, and a crowd of First-party accessories Let you customize the desk to your specific needs. My biggest issue with this table is the noise. While not loud by any means, it was definitely more audible than the “whisper-quiet” description used by Beflo in its marketing. In addition, the lighting color adjustment had some problems making out specific 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 height. However, Tenon is still a very good if expensive option to consider. –Henry Robbins

Flexispot E7 Pro for $420+: Standing desks can be expensive, but FlexiSpot regularly offers similar functionality for less. At first glance, the E7 Pro It looks like a Herman Miller Jarvis, but look closer, and you discover that the entry-level option has a lower 23-inch desktop, the control unit feels a little cheap, and it makes a loud noise in operation. I also had some problems fitting large power adapters into the cable, and it can wobble when fully extended. But, even when fully configured, the E7 Pro is cheaper than many rivals. Minor flaws aside, this is a perfectly fine standing desk. –Simon Hill

Charcoal Standing Desk for $1,199: This desk is meant to remind you when to take a break from work, so you have the mental focus to build your pile during the day. It uses your health and sleep data in an app, as well as lights and haptic feedback, to track and tell you when to get some rest. At first, this feature seemed interesting, but it’s functionally no better than the timer on your phone that reminds you to get up and move around. The build quality of the Swedish-made desk frame is excellent, with a smooth, quiet operation that goes almost to the floor, perfect for those of us who sometimes like to sit and work on the ground. It has a three-phase column and dual motors with piezo sensors so it won’t crush children. I love the rounded edges of the white rectangular top, which never accidentally nails my hips when I approach the desk, and the white plastic surface coating is easy to clean. At nearly twice the price of a similar standing desk, I’m not sure it’s worth it—certainly don’t buy it for the company’s “supercharging” claims—but you won’t be disappointed with the desktop. –Parker Hall

Argonofis Sway Standing Desk for $1,445: Here’s another pleasant-looking solid-wood standing desk from Canadian brand Ergonofis. Like the Grovemade, I was left with so much packaging after unboxing the desk that it was a bit heavy. There were also too many parts, and the assembly was downright awkward. (I had to step on one part with my feet, which meant I had to put on shoes to complete the assembly.) It’s a great desk, but I also found the company’s control panel confusing to operate. is, and the desk wasn’t always responsive when I touched 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 desktop and adds three AC outlets, one USB-C, and one USB-A, so you don’t have too many wires 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 beloved yellow Mac. The reason to buy it for your standing setup is the integrated mounting handle, which can be hung from your desk with one. C-CampKeeping your connections off the dirty floor without using up valuable space. –Martin Sizmar

LumeCube EdgeLight 2.0 for $150: Why does a lamp take up valuable desk space when you can clamp it to 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 keep This screenbar lamp on your computer monitor and it will light up your desktop, no clamping required. The ScreenBar Pro also has a motion sensor, so when you leave your desk, the lamp will turn off, and turn on when you return. You can adjust brightness and color temperature, and an automatic setting adjusts these controls based on the room’s ambient lighting.

SecretLab Premium Footrest for $79: I’ve been using this footrest for years, and it’s fantastic. The plush memory foam is pleasant and a great relief for my feet, and it’s easy to clean with a vacuum and a damp cloth. It 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 mounts for years, and they’ve worked reliably. You can adjust the tension with a hex key and move the monitor to your desired position. Just make sure you don’t exceed the recommended weight load with a large and heavy screen.

Harbor London Professional Desk Mat for $180: Protect your desktop with a large desk mat like this one. I’ve used several mats from Harbor London over the years, and this latest model is my favorite. Pebbled leather is supple and soft, and the mattress stays put. It is also easy to clean.

Avoid these standing desks

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Corsair Platform: 6 desks for $1,400: Where do I start? I like Corsair’s standing desk because it’s spacious, has a fun pegboard design for mounting your torchcase, and also has an interesting rail system that lets you mount and slide things across the desktop, like your monitors. Unfortunately, after several months of mounting the two monitors on the included dual-monitor arms, this rail system bent forward due to the weight. (Me too Not the only one experiencing this.) It doesn’t help that I’ve never found this rail all that useful. The standing function works well, and you get two presets, but sometimes the small screen sends me an error message “rE5”. Pressing and holding the down button fixed this, but neither of these issues should make anyone consider the crazy-high price. That is the real problem. It’s just 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 excited to try this one from ErgoFx. For about two grand, it’s loaded with features, including a wireless charging pad that automatically lifts and rotates toward you, a five-outlet power strip, and a built-in drawer to hold all your office supplies. You can also control. This through the companion app. It has a super durable laminated MDF desktop and a carbon-steel frame and looks sleek. Unfortunately, after a few months of using it, I started having problems where the desk would get stuck at a certain height. This will usually happen if I don’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 the issue comes back every time, so I’ve stopped trying to fix it. It’s become more trouble than it’s worth—especially at this price. -Brenda Stolier