FlexiSpot Standing Desk Buyer’s Guide
To reap maximum benefits, it is important to find the right standing desk that meets your requirements and matches your style. FlexiSpot brings you the ultimate standing desk buyer's guide that examines why you may want to purchase a standing desk, how much to spend, and the different features to look for in your standing desk.
Which Standing Desk Is Right For You
  • Build-Your-Own
  • Lifestyle
  • E1
    Buy
    Stable Level ? Stability Measurement: Place a glass of water on the desk and observe the degree of fluctuation of the water surface during the rising up and down process, and the moment when the desk is shoved at its highest setting. (both from front and side of the desk for testing front-to-back stability & left-to-right stability). The smaller the fluctuation, the more stars relevant desk gets.
    28"-47.6"
    Adjustable Height Range
    5'2"-6'2"
    Recommend User Height
    154 lbs
    Capacity
    W:42"-60"
    D:24"-30"
    Available Desktop Range
    Basic Keypad
    5 years
    Warranty
    From $249.99
    Price
  • E5
    Buy
    Stable Level ? Stability Measurement: Place a glass of water on the desk and observe the degree of fluctuation of the water surface during the rising up and down process, and the moment when the desk is shoved at its highest setting. (both from front and side of the desk for testing front-to-back stability & left-to-right stability). The smaller the fluctuation, the more stars relevant desk gets.
    24.4"-50"
    Adjustable Height Range
    4'6"-6'7"
    Recommend User Height
    220 lbs
    Capacity
    W:47.2"-80"
    D:24"-30"
    Available Desktop Range
    Advanced Keypad
    5 years
    Warranty
    From $399.99
    Price
  • E7
    Buy
    Stable Level ? Stability Measurement: Place a glass of water on the desk and observe the degree of fluctuation of the water surface during the rising up and down process, and the moment when the desk is shoved at its highest setting. (both from front and side of the desk for testing front-to-back stability & left-to-right stability). The smaller the fluctuation, the more stars relevant desk gets.
    22.8"-48.4"
    Adjustable Height Range
    4'2"-6'4"
    Recommend User Height
    355 lbs
    Capacity
    W:47.2"-80"
    D:24"-30"
    Available Desktop Range
    Premium Keypad
    15 years
    Warranty
    From $579.99
    Price
  • E8
    Buy
    Stable Level ? Stability Measurement: Place a glass of water on the desk and observe the degree of fluctuation of the water surface during the rising up and down process, and the moment when the desk is shoved at its highest setting. (both from front and side of the desk for testing front-to-back stability & left-to-right stability). The smaller the fluctuation, the more stars relevant desk gets.
    23.6"-49.2"
    Adjustable Height Range
    4'4"-6'5"
    Recommend User Height
    275 lbs
    Capacity
    W:47.2"-80"
    D:24"-30"
    Available Desktop Range
    Premium Keypad
    5 years
    Warranty
    From $629.99
    Price
  • E1
    Buy
    28"-47.6" adjustable height range, 2-stage leg
    154lbs Loading capacity
    Capable Frame Width: 33.5”-50.8”
    single motor, 1"/s adjustment speed
    14mm Adjustable foot leveling
    noise < 50db
    Available Frame Folor: Grey/Black/White
    Desktop Material:
    Chipboard
    Bamboo
    basic keypad
    cable tray: NO
    5 years warranty
  • E5
    Buy
    24.4"-50" adjustable height range, 3-stage leg
    220lbs Loading capacity
    Capable Frame Width: 43.3" - 66.9"
    Dual-motor,1.38''/s adjustment speed
    14mm Adjustable foot leveling
    noise < 50db
    Available Frame Color: Grey/Black/White
    Desktop Material:
    Chipboard
    Bamboo
    Advanced Keypad
    cable tray: No
    5 years warranty
  • E7
    Buy
    22.8"-48.4" adjustable height range, 3-stage leg
    355lbs Loading capacity
    Capable Frame Width: 43.4"-74.8"
    Dual-motor,1.5"/s adjustment speed
    14mm Adjustable foot leveling
    noise < 50db
    Available Frame Color: Grey/Black/White
    Desktop Material:
    Chipboard
    Bamboo
    Advanced Keypad
    cable tray: Yes
    15 years warranty
  • E8
    Buy
    23.6"-49.2" adjustable height range, 3-stage leg
    275lbs Loading capacity
    Capable Frame Width: 43.3”-74.8”
    Dual-motor,1.26"/s adjustment speed
    14mm Adjustable foot leveling
    noise < 50db
    Available Frame Color: Grey/Black/White
    Desktop Material:
    Chipboard
    Bamboo
    Premium Keypad
    cable tray: Yes
    15 years warranty
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  • E1
    Buy
    28"-47.6"
    Adjustable Height Range
    5'2"-6'2"
    Recommend User Height
    154 lbs
    Capacity
    42”/48” x 24”
    Desktop Size

    Convenient
    Feature
    Basic
    Keypad
    5 years
    Warranty
    From $249.99
    Price
  • Kana
    Buy
    28"-47.6"
    Adjustable Height Range
    5'2"-6'2"
    Recommend User Height
    110 lbs
    Capacity
    48” x 24”
    Desktop Size

    Bamboo Desktop
    Feature
    Basic
    Keypad
    5 years
    Warranty
    $399.99
    Price
  • Comhar
    Buy
    28"-47.6"
    Adjustable Height Range
    5'2"-6'2"
    Recommend User Height
    110 lbs
    Capacity
    48" x 24"
    Desktop Size
    Extra Drawer Storage
    Built-in 3 USB ports
    Feature
    Programmable
    Keypad
    5 years
    Warranty
    $629.99
    Price
  • Comhar
    Buy
    28.3”-47.6” adjustable height range,2-stage leg
    110lbs Loading capacity
    Single-motor, 1”/s adjustment speed
    14mm Adjustable foot leveling
    noise < 50db
    Available Frame Color: Black/White
    Desktop Material:
    Glass
    Bamboo
    Chipboard
    Programmable Keypad
    Cable Tray: NO
    5 years warranty
    With Extra Drawer Storage, Built-in 3 USB ports
  • Bamboo
    Buy
    28.3”-47.6” adjustable height range,2-stage leg
    110 lbs Loading capacity
    Single-motor, 1"/s adjustment speed
    14mm Adjustable foot leveling
    noise < 50db
    Available Frame Color: Black/White
    Desktop Material:
    Bamboo
    Programmable Keypad
    Cable Tray: Yes
    5 years warranty
    Bamboo desktop
  • American
    Buy
    29.5"-49.2" adjustable height range,2-stage leg
    100 lbs Loading capacity
    Single-motor,1''/s adjustment speed
    14mm Adjustable foot leveling
    noise < 50db
    Available Frame Color: Black
    Desktop Material:
    Chipboard
    Programmable Keypad
    Cable Tray: NO
    5 years warranty
    With Extra Drawer Storage, Built-in 3 USB ports
  • Esben
    Buy
    29.5"-49.2" adjustable height range, 2-stage leg
    100 lbs Loading capacity
    Single-motor,1''/s adjustment speed
    14mm Adjustable foot leveling
    noise < 50db
    Available Frame Color: White
    Desktop Material:
    Chipboard
    Basic/Programmable Keypad
    Cable Tray: NO
    5 years warranty
    With 2 drawer, Built-in 3 USB ports
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  • MT3
    Buy
    29.3”-45”
    Adjustable Height Range
    5'3"-5'9"
    Recommend User Height
    15.4 lbs
    Capacity

    23.6″ x 20.5″
    Desktop Size
    Caster, Desk Hook, Tiltable Desktop
    Feature
    Manual
    Keypad
    5 years
    Warranty
    $159.99
    Price
  • E4L
    Buy
    22.8"-48.4"
    Adjustable Height Range
    4'2"-6'4"
    Recommend User Height
    330 lbs
    Capacity
    55"x 76"x 24";
    78"x 72"x 24"
    Desktop Size

    L-shape
    Feature
    Programmable
    Keypad
    5 years
    Warranty
    $1039.99
    Price
  • E1L
    Buy
    28.9"-48.2"
    Adjustable Height Range
    5'2"-6'2"
    Recommend User Height
    177 lbs
    Capacity
    63"x40"x23;
    71"x48"x23"
    Desktop Size

    L-shape
    Feature
    Programmable
    Keypad
    5 years
    Warranty
    $559.99
    Price
  • Vici
    Buy
    28.7" - 48.4"
    Adjustable Height Range
    5'3"-6'4"
    Recommend User Height
    110 lbs
    Capacity

    48"x 24"
    Desktop Size

    One/Two Tier
    Feature
    Basic/Programmable
    Keypad
    5 years
    Warranty
    $329.99
    Price
  • MT3
    Buy
    29.3”-45” adjustable height range, 2-stage leg
    15.4 lbs Loading capacity,11 lbs Hook loading capacity
    Manual, No Motor
    No Adjustable foot leveling
    /
    Available Frame Color: Black
    Desktop Material: MDF
    Manual, No keypad
    Cable Tray: NO
    5 years warranty
    With Caster, With Desk Hook, Desktop Tilting Range 0-18°
  • E4L
    Buy
    22.8"-48.4" adjustable height range, 3-stage leg
    330lbs Loading capacity
    3 Motors, 1.5"/s adjustment speed
    14mm Adjustable foot leveling
    noise < 50db
    Available Frame Color: White/Black/Silver
    Desktop Material:
    Bamboo
    Programmable Keypad
    Cable Tray: Yes
    5 years warranty
    L-shape Standing Desk
  • E1L
    Buy
    28.9"-48.2" adjustable height range, 2-stage leg
    177 lbs Loading capacity
    Dual-motor,1.38''/s adjustment speed
    14mm Adjustable foot leveling
    noise < 50db
    Available Frame Color: Black/White
    Desktop Material:
    Chipboard
    Programmable Keypad
    Cable Tray: Yes
    5 years warranty
    L-shape Standing Desk
  • Vici
    Buy
    28.7" - 48.4" adjustable height range, 2-stage leg
    132 lbs Loading capacity
    Single-motor,1''/s adjustment speed
    14mm Adjustable foot leveling
    noise < 50db
    Available Frame Color: White/Black/Silver
    Desktop Material:
    Chipboard
    Basic/Programmable Keypad
    cable tray: Yes
    5 years warranty
    One/Two Tier Switch standing desk
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Component Explained
Motor
Keypad Design
Safety Feature
Leg Section
Column
  • DUAL MOTOR
    Powered by two motors, this kind of desk is more expensive than the other models. Dual motor desks are best for those who have a bulkier setup as there are individual motors that support each leg. You also get better stability as well as overall usability.
  • SINGLE MOTOR
    The single motor desk is ideal for lightweight use. It is efficient in terms of adjustment but has limited weight capacity features.
  • MANUAL MOTOR
    Manual desks do not use a motor to lift the tabletop. They rely on a crank or handle to raise and lower the desk. While it requires a bit more effort, it is more affordable than its motorized counterparts.
  • PREMIUM KEYPAD
    When you want to have an ultra-tech desk, do it with our premium keypad! You can move your desk up and down and key in three height adjustment presets and also features an LED display with your preferred desk height. The keypad also has a programmable timer that alerts you to switch positions now and then.
  • ADVANCED KEYPAD
    With the advanced keypad, you can enjoy the sit-stand reminder, more preset positions, as well as the anti-collision feature. The LED display automatically enters sleep mode when the desk is stationary.
  • BASIC KEYPAD
    The basic keypad features two buttons that are used to adjust the tabletop. With its simple up and down buttons, you can raise and lower your desk in a jiffy.
  • ANTI COLLISION FEATURE
    Smart enough to know when it's headed for trouble - when the desk sensors the obstruction, it will automatically stop in mid-motion, avoiding any contact
  • CHILD LOCK
    It further ensures safety by locking the tabletop in position until an adult deactivates the child lock.
  • 3-STAGE LEG
    With a three-section leg support system, you can expect more in terms of loading capacity and speed. It is the ideal choice for users who use heavy gadgets and those who are taller above the average height as it can adjust up to 1280 mm.
  • 2-STAGE LEG
    A desk with two-section legs as a base might be lightweight, but it can still lift a significant amount of weight at an impressive lifting speed. The only downside is that it has a limited height range up to only 1190mm.
  • ENHANCED COLUMNS
    Enhanced columns can handle more weight but tend to be slower in movement. These desks are ideal if you have an extensive equipment setup.
  • INVERTED COLUMNS
    The columns in this unit become thinner as it rises. Desks with this kind of design are perfect if you are looking for a standing desk that is fast and lightweight.

Chipboard

Chipboard is an excellent choice if you want durability, symmetrical patterns, and consistent matching colors at a great price. Our 1-inch thick chipboard tops are available in various solid colors and wood grains.

Color Option

Which Desktop Is Right For You

  • Chipboard
  • Bamboo

Relative Price

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  • Size Available

    42"x24", 48"x24", 48"x30", 55"x28"

  • Size Shape

    Rectangular

  • Thickness

    1.0"

Desktop Intro

Relative Price
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Chipboard

Chipboard is an excellent choice if you want durability, symmetrical patterns, and consistent matching colors at a great price. Our 1-inch thick chipboard tops are available in various solid colors and wood grains.

Color Option
  • Size Available

    42"x24", 48"x24", 48"x30", 55"x28", 60"x24", 60"x30", 72"x30" and 80"x30"

  • Sliced Desktop

    63"x31", 71"x31", 79"x31"

  • Size Shape

    Rectangular

  • Thickness

    1.0"

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Accessories Intro
  • Caster
    Imagine hearing a screeching sound while moving a piece of furniture–possibly ruining it. This calls the need for a caster, an undriven wheel with a mount. The accessory maneuvers objects from a stationary position and once locked, would sit firmly on the ground. They are good desk height enhancers and make standing desks flexible and mobile.
  • Power Strip
    Working with multiple gadgets requires extra outlet space for charging. Power cables are usually too short so creating several power outlets around your workstation won’t provide a solution. Enter power strips. Thanks to Flexispot, standing desks came with power strips. Owners benefit from better cable management and less clutter, even having Type A and Type C USB ports for phones.
  • Monitor arms
    Monitors should be placed at an arm's distance and must be above eye level. This ideal position is achieved by using monitor arms, also known as a monitor bracket. Attached to a desk or a wall, it carries and supports one to two monitors and leaves space on the desk area for other essentials.
  • Anti-Fatigue Mat
    Standing desks, from distinguished brands like FlexiSpot, have seen a steady increase in demand. But only a few know of anti-fatigue mats. These mats are ergonomically designed to reduce the strain of prolonged standing that results in fatigue and decreased focus. They alleviate foot aches with its cushioning effect. It massages your feet and its mounds allow for better circulation.
How to choose a standing desk -- Factors to consider
Stability:
You'll want to be sure that the desk you purchase is stable and doesn't wobble or shake as you work, which can be distracting and potentially dangerous. Be sure to check for back-to-front and side-to-side wobble.
Height Range:
In regards to height range, you should consider a standing desk that adjusts all the way from your upper height while standing and lower height while sitting. Standing desks have different height adjustment ranges; therefore, you need to pick out one that accommodates you while in a fully seated and fully standing position. An optimal height range of 22.6″ to 48.7″ is recommended by BIFMA. Shorter people should focus on the lower height limit and sitting height, while taller people should focus on the upper limit and standing height to ensure an ergonomic fit. To be on the safe side, pick a desk with a larger height adjustment range if your setup is a shared workspace to accommodate the entire height range of your workers.
Desk Depth:
The front-to-back tabletop distance as you face the desk is also crucial. It determines the distance between the monitor and the user, impacting visual preferences and work comfort. A 30″ desk depth is often recommended, but you'll need to consider the shape of the desktop and how you'll want to spread out your tools on the workspace.
Weight Capacity:
This number tells you how much weight the desk can hold without breaking or experiencing negative effects.. Bear in mind that the maximum weight indicated includes the weight of the desktop. Consider one that lifts at least 150 lbs.
Adjustment Speed:
With a fast height adjustment speed, you'll alternate between standing and sitting quickly. An optimum height adjustment speed of around 1.3 to 1.7 inches/second is essential to minimize unwarranted distractions.
Noise Considerations:
If the lifting mechanism is loud, it can be disruptive. Interfere with the activities in your surroundings. Noise is Noise is measured in decibels; noise of fewer than 60 decibels is often recommended for a standing desk.
Work Surface Material:
There are many different materials used in standing desks, including wood laminate, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), tempered glass, metal, and bamboo. But when it comes to materials, tempered glass, natural wood, and bamboo are more durable and aesthetically pleasing than other options.
Safety Features:
Look for desks with anti-collision features and safety certification marks like UL or ETL to ensure that your desk has been tested and proven safe for use.