The 7 Best Standing Desks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
The many hours dedicated to devices and computer tasks may be causing neck pain—commonly known as "tech neck"—and other pervasive issues, including arched backs, hunkered shoulders, and extended chins. Even the most active people can suffer from the stiffness and sleepiness associated with a sedentary workday.
While there are many small tweaks you can make to minimize pain and poor posture, one powerful way to combat workday woes is to use a standing desk. These can be lifted and lowered, allowing you to shift seamlessly between sitting and standing positions and, in turn, help change your posture and promote stretching throughout the workday.
We set out to identify the best standing desks on the market, testing the many options available and considering criteria such as weight capacity, height range, and stability. We also consulted Heather White, master ergonomist for the Ergonomics Center at North Carolina State University, and Nick McElhiney, certified ergonomic assessment specialist and owner of Ergonomic Evolution, to get the scoop on the potential benefits of standing desks and advice on how to best utilize them.
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This substantial desk has a middle drawer where you can stash office supplies.
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The weight capacity is only 110 pounds.
The FlexiSpot Comhar desk has a sleek design and sturdy build that looks great in the workspace while bringing extra functionality to it. In testing, the desk was pretty quiet when changing height, and the height controller was easy to use. It even let us program height presets, so the desk rose to our ideal height each time. It can reach a maximum height of 47.6 inches, which can accommodate people up to 6-foot-5.
Setting up this desk was simple and took us only 15 minutes, which was the fastest out of all the desks we tested. Once assembled, we were amazed at how strong and durable it felt—after using the desk for a year and a half, it still looks as good as new, with no scratches or signs of wear. It even came with a few convenient bonus features, including built-in USB cables, a charging port, and a child lock button to prevent kids from accidentally lowering it. We especially like its wide desk drawer, which helps us stay organized.
This desk comes in 48-inch-wide and 55-inch-wide options, and you can choose between a glass or wood desktop. However, it has a weight capacity of 110 pounds, which is lower than other desks we tried. In our testing, we were able to keep multiple computers and laptops on it without any issues, but if you need to use a lot of heavy office equipment, you may want to consider other options.
Tabletop Size: 47.3 x 23.7 inches or 55 x 28 inches | Height Range: 28.3 to 47.6 inches | Lift Mechanism: Electric | Weight Capacity: 110 pounds
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