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 quite expensive (and heavy!), this smart solid wood desk is sturdy and well-designed. Assembly was simple, and once the desk was up and running, I found that all the features (touchscreen controls, built-in power strip, audio passthrough, and LED lighting) worked well, and were placed in convenient locations. The touch controls are intuitive (similar to iOS), and features like sit/stand timer and phone dialing provide additional functionality. The desk supports over 200 pounds of objects even when moving, and the height adjustment motors will temporarily disable if they overheat, rather than risk damaging the desk. The table also looks great and many First party accessories Allows you to customize the office according to your specific needs. My biggest problem with this table is the noise. Although it wasn’t loud by any means, it was certainly more audible than the “whisper-quiet” description Beflo uses in its marketing. Besides, the lighting color adjustment had some difficulty creating specific colors using the built-in touchscreen, and the audio cable was too short to reach a desktop on the floor even at the lowest height. However, Tenon is still a great if expensive option. —Henry Robbins

Flexispot E7 Pro for $420: Standing desks can get expensive, but Flexispot routinely offers similar functionality for less. At first glance, E7 Pro It looks a lot like a Herman Miller Jarvis, but look closely, and you’ll discover that the entry-level option has a shallow 23-inch desktop, the controller feels a bit cheap, and it emits a high-pitched sound during operation. I also had some problems fitting larger transducers into the tidy cable, and it can become wobbly when fully extended. But, even when fully configured, the E7 Pro is cheaper than many competitors. Minor flaws aside, it’s a perfectly decent standing desk. —Simon Hill

Charcoal standing desk, $1,199: This desk aims to remind you when to take breaks from work, so that you have the mental focus needed to complete your tasks 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 take a break. 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, quiet operation that almost reaches the floor, perfect for those of us who like to sit on the floor and work sometimes. It has dual motors with three-phase shafts and piezo sensors so it doesn’t crush kids. I like the rounded edges of the rectangular white top, which never accidentally catches my thighs when I’m walking past the desk, and the white plastic surface finish is easy to clean. At nearly double the price of a comparable standing desk, I’m not sure it’s worth it — definitely don’t buy it because of the company’s “supercharging” 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 a lot of packaging left behind after I unboxed the desk which made it a bit stressful. There were also a lot of parts, and the assembly was quite awkward. (I had to step on a part with my foot, which meant I had to wear shoes to finish assembly.) It’s a great desk, but I also found the company’s control panel confusing to operate, and the desk didn’t always respond 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, stylish clip plugs into your desktop and adds three AC outlets, a USB-C port, and a USB-A port, so you don’t have a lot of wires running to the ground.

Monster Workshop power strip for $40: This heavy-duty power strip and surge protector from Monster is designed to protect the working man’s expensive power tools, meaning it can handle the needs of your cute yellow Mac. The reason you buy it for your standing setup is the built-in mounting handle, which you can hang from your desk using C clampkeeping your communications off the dirty floor without using up valuable space. —Martin Cizmar

LumeCube EdgeLight 2.0 for $150: Why take up valuable desk space when you can install the lamp on 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 put These ScreenBar lights on your computer screen and it will light up your desktop, no installation required. The ScreenBar Pro also has a motion sensor, so when you leave your desk, the light will turn off, and it will be on when you return. You can adjust the brightness and color temperature, and the automatic setting makes it adjust these controls based on the ambient lighting in the room.

Secretlab Premium Footstool for $79: I have been using this footrest for several years and it is excellent. The plush memory foam is soft and comfortable for my feet, and it’s easy to clean with a vacuum and a damp cloth. It hasn’t shown much wear despite years of use.

Monoprice Single Monitor Adjustable Gas Desk Stand for $66: I’ve owned a few of these WorkStream arm holders for years, and they’ve done the job reliably. You can adjust the tension using the hex key and move the screen to the desired position. Just make sure not to exceed the recommended weight with a large, heavy monitor.

Harper London Professional Desk Mat for $180: Keep your desk surface protected with a large desk mat like this one. I’ve used many mats from Harber London over the years, and this latest model is my favorite. The pebbled leather is flexible and soft, and the mat stays put. It’s easy to clean too.

Avoid these standing desks

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Corsair platform: 6 desks for $1,400: Where do I start? I liked the Corsair standing desk because it’s roomy, has a fun design for your mounting plate, and has an interesting rail system that lets you mount and move things across the desktop, like your monitors. Unfortunately, after several months of mounting two monitors on the included dual monitor arms, this rail system leaned forward due to the weight. (Me too He’s not the only one who’s tried this.) It didn’t help that I didn’t really find this rail useful. The stand function works well, and you get two presets, but sometimes the small screen would give me a “rE5” error. Holding down the bottom button solves the issue, but no one should have to deal with any of these issues given the insanely high price. This is the real problem. They’re very expensive, and the five-year warranty feels like a slap in the face.

ErgoAV standing desk $1870: I’ve wanted a standing desk for years, so I was super excited to try this one from ErgoFx. Priced at around $2,000, it comes with features including a wireless charging pad that automatically lifts and rotates toward you, a five-port power strip, and a built-in drawer to put all your office supplies in. You can also control this via the companion app. It has a super durable laminated MDF desktop and carbon steel frame and looks elegant. Unfortunately, after only a few months of using it, I started having issues 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 solve this issue was to unplug the power cord and plug it back in. After each reset, the device will work normally again. But this problem keeps happening every time, so I stopped trying to fix it. It’s becoming more trouble than it’s worth, especially at this price. —Brenda Stolyar