How To Choose A Stand Up Desk
If you’re considering to invest in a high-quality ergonomic office furniture, such as a stand up desk, it’s significant to compare the different models currently available on the market. On one hand, some stand up desks are easy to adjust and can be used while sitting or standing up. On the other hand, some stand up desks come with a solid structure that may be firmer but can’t be adjusted to your working style throughout the day. In this article we’re going to discuss how to choose the right standing desk for your budget, office environment and work preference.
Stand Up Desk Key Features
To start comparing different types of stand up desks, we first need to analyse the key features available.
Electric Vs Manual
An electric stand up desk can raise and lower easily and be adjusted to your desired height. You’ll be able to quickly change your desk from a seated position to a standing one throughout the work day which gives you the best of both worlds. A manual standing desk can still be adjusted but will typically require you to physically adjust the desk which can take time and can sometimes be difficult. While this might be a great way to exercise your arms at work, if time is important, take advantage of the power of electricity instead. Usually the best choice for most professionals is an electric standing desk, simply for the ease and convenience of movement. But you need to keep in mind that this key feature can have a big impact on the price. If you don’t think you’re going to need to adjust your desk much during the work week, consider saving money and going to buy the manual design instead. By choosing a manual design, you can save as much as $200.
Size & Shape Of The Stand Up Desk
Before you make a final decision, you need to consider the size and shape of the desk. Is the desk going to be big enough for your laptop or desktop device? Will it fit nicely into your workstation? A desk that is too big is going to make you feel claustrophobic at work, while a stand up desk that is too small might lead to accidents such as coffee spills, scrunched up paperwork or a spaghetti junction of wires. Avoid this issue by paying close attention to your current desk and what you typically have out. Measure out the dimensions of your new desk in relation to your office and your office equipment. This will help you choose the right size and shaped desk for your unique space and office equipment.
Anti-collision Function
If you’re working from home, one of the best standing desk benefits we’ve seen for busy professionals and parents is the anti-collision function. Our Electric Standing Desk comes with dual motors and memory present controller as well as this powerful anti-collision function. The lock function prevents kids and other family members from accidentally pressing the buttons that adjust your desk, and the anti-collision feature will help your desk to retract automatically if it encounter obstacles while in use. This helps to protect your desk and valuables from accidental adjustments while working from home or in a busy office environment.
Dual Motors Stand Up Desks
If you don’t want to be disturbed while at wrok, consider investing in a standing desk that has dual motors. These types of desks are much quieter and won’t cause additional noise pollution when you’re adjusting your desk. Ideal if you don’t want to draw attention to yourself while at work.
Multiple Pieces Vs One Piece Desktop Standing Desk
Does the stand up desk you’ve got your eye on come in one piece or two? This is going to make a huge difference to the look and feel of your new workstation. A split jointed stand up desk that is delivered in two pieces and requires you to self-assemble can often be an eye-sore in the office and might not last as long as a single piece stand up desk. If you want a desk that looks great, comes with an ergonomic design and will last, choose a single piece structure. Talking of self-assemble, it’s also important to find out whether the brand or company offers help with installation. Since stand up desks come with motors, customers can often find it difficult to install them correctly. If the company offers installation or step by step guides, this is a bonus!
Your Budget
One of the most important factors to consider when buying a new piece of ergonomic office furniture is your budget. Price plays a big part in what you can afford, and some stand up desks can be quite expensive. Typically a standing desk is between $250 to $1500. If this is a bit out of your price range, you can still enjoy all the standing desk benefits by buying a standing desk converter instead. You can pick up a standard desk converter for around $50 to $200.