Standing Desks Comparison

Electric Standing Desk Comparison

More and more research indicates that sitting all day is bad for you. This research also suggests that a few hours in the gym won’t offset the damage done to your body by sitting all day. Experts recommend moving around as much as possible, and standing while working is one way to add movement to your workday.

Many people are opting to work while standing, and need a desk that will accommodate a higher work surface. Some prefer the option of a desk that can adjust heights for sitting or standing. These adjustable height standing desks are versatile because they can be adjusted during the day so you can keep working whether you’re standing or sitting.

Below is a comparison of a few popular adjustable height standing desks, including Rise Up from Uncaged Ergonomics.

	Rise Up	GeekDesk	UPLIFT Desk	StandDesk
Price Range	$679.99 – $699.99	$749 – $1,160	$499 – $2,000+	$489 – $745
Shipping Charge 1	Free
Control Panel Type 2	Programmable	Up/Down Programmable for additional charge	Up/Down Programmable for additional charge	Up/Down Programmable for additional charge
Height Display on Control Panel 3	Yes	No	No	No
Memory Settings	Yes	Max Model Only	+$34	+$120
# Of Motors 4	2	2	2
# Of Lifting Columns 5	3
Removable Crossbar	Yes	No	NA	+$50
Anti-Collision Technology 6	Yes	No	No	No
Height Range	23 – 48 in.	23 – 48.75 in.	24.5 – 50.5 in.	27 – 45 in.
Frame Material	High-strength steel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Frame Colors	Black Gray White	Black Silver White	Black Silver White	Black Gray
Frame Width 7	Adjustable 47 – 55 in.	Options from 47.25 – 78.75 in.	Adjustable 42.25 – 70 in.	Options from 56 – 60 in.
Depth	25.6 in.	31.5 in.	Multiple Options	26 or 30 in.
Desktop Material 8	Solid Bamboo	Multiple Options: Laminate Beech Veneer +$20 – +$40 Carbonized Bamboo +$150 - +175	Multiple Options: Laminate Veneer Bamboo Reclaimed Wood +$290	Multiple Options Laminate +$89.99 – +$109.99 Bamboo +$225
Desktop Size	60 x 30 in.	78.75 x 31.5 in 63 x 31.5 in.	Multiple Options from 42 x 24 in. up to 80 x 30 in.	56 x 26 in. 60 x 30 in.
Weight Capacity	250 lbs.	275 lbs. not including top	355 lbs.	225 lbs.

1. Shipping Charge:
   It’s important to consider all the additional costs when comparing desks. Many companies charge an additional shipping fee because desks are oversized, bulky, and heavy.
   
2. Control Type
   There are two types of control panels:
   1> Simple Up/Down Switch: Requires the user to depress and hold the up or down button to adjust desk height.

   2> Programmable Control Panel: Couples the Simple Up/Down Switch with memory presets that let you store your favorite height settings for one-touch adjusting.
   

3. Height On The Control Panel:
   Some programmable controls include an LCD screen with a height readout. Knowing the exact height of your desk can assist with fine-tuning your desk’s position to fit your physique.
   
4. Number Of Motors:
   Electric desks generally come with 1 motor or 2 motors (1 in each leg). Single-motor models utilize a spindle to connect the two legs and have a slower, less stable adjustment speed.

   Dual-motor desks have a faster, more even height adjustment that puts less strain on each motor and can generally support larger loads.
   

5. Number Of Lifting Columns:
   Electric office desks usually have 2 or 3 lifting columns. 2-column desks are less expensive, have a shorter height range, lower max height, and hold less weight than 3-column desks.
   
6. Anti-Collision Technology:
   An optional feature that helps prevent customers from lowering the desk on top of another object.
   
7. Frame Width:
   Desk frames are either fixed in width or adjustable. Adjustable-width frames allow users to accommodate different desktop sizes and also to fit the desk into confined spaces.
   
8. Desktop Material:
   MDF, veneer, and other composite wood materials are less expensive than solid-wood desktops, and come in a variety of colors. Solid wood desktops take screws more securely and don’t suffer from the splintering and chipping commonly associated with screwing into composite wood.