{"id":105190,"date":"2024-07-09T02:06:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T02:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=105190"},"modified":"2025-11-19T01:00:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:00:04","slug":"omnidesk-ascent-standing-desk-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/omnidesk-ascent-standing-desk-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Omnidesk Ascent Review: Best Standing Desk Ever?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>I have physically tested and reviewed most standing desks on the Australian market. Omnidesk&#8217;s latest flagship &#8211; the Ascent &#8211; has so far escaped my scrutiny. But this is all about to change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company sent me a new Ascent with a black MFD tabletop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For transparency, they don&#8217;t expect a favourable review in exchange for the desk, nor do they get to see this review before I publish it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do get to keep the desk, but to be quite frank, I don&#8217;t exactly need another one &#8211; so this fact alone has very little influence on my opinions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get stuck into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/updown-desk-review\/\">Updown Standing Desk Review: Why I Love It 4 Years Later<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Verdict.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-front-view.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-front-view.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-front-view-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-front-view-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The Omnidesk Ascent is a stunner. I liked the black MDF top a lot more than I expected. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Omnidesk has been experiencing stock shortages. All of their desks have been &#8220;sold out&#8221; since September. I&#8217;ve contacted them for clarification, and they reassured me that they&#8217;ll resolve the issue by mid-December. I&#8217;ll update you as soon as I know more.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As the &#8220;entry-level&#8221; desktop material option, I was worried that the MFD would look cheap, but I was wrong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combined with slimline curved legs, the desk is decidedly stylish and elegant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The height controller is one of the best on the market today &#8211; big, modern and legible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the multicolour backlight colours hint that the Ascent is aimed at the sub-40-year-old demographic, and people in the creative fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">You get all the features you&#8217;d expect in a <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/\">premium standing desk<\/a>, such as four programmable height presets, mobile app, collision avoidance, dual motors and a cable management opening.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The 100-day trial is one of the most generous in Australia today &#8211; and a great hedge if you&#8217;re still on the fence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If aesthetics and functionality are your top priorities \u2014 and you have $1,000-$1,500 to spend \u2014 the Ascent is a solid choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pros<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Extra Large Desktop Size. <\/strong>You get an extra 2-3 cm in width and 1 cm in depth, depending on size, to create a more generous desktop area. <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price of Accessories.<\/strong> Start ticking the list of (admittedly seductive) options and your total price will skyrocket.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Curved Slimline Legs.<\/strong> A nice design touch that elevates the desk&#8217;s aesthetics without compromising stability.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>May Not Fit Small Spaces.<\/strong> The super-sized desktops are great for large rooms, but may struggle to fit in small apartments.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Buy The Omnidesk Ascent?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I can see the Ascent appealing to designers, photographers, Millennials, Gen Z, influencers, bloggers (if anyone still writes in the era of ChatGPT and gamers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6 Things I Love About The Omnidesk Ascent.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ascent is Omnidesk&#8217;s new flagship model, replacing the Pro at the top of the lineup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Six hardwood, two MDF and one bamboo desktop are on the menu. Gamers, meanwhile, get 3 &#8216;Radiance&#8217; desktops, which are MDF cores with added dynamic strip edge lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Supersized Desktops.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-ascent.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-ascent.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-ascent-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-ascent-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Ascent&#8217;s 153x76cm desktop makes my 14&#8243; MBP look like a toy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common desktop sizes in Australia are 120cm, 150cm and 180 cm in width by 75cm in depth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omnidesk takes a more generous &#8220;honey, I blew up the desk&#8221; approach, extending Ascent&#8217;s sizes to 122cm, 153cm and 183cm in width and 76cm in depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not much on paper (about a 3.5% increase in workspace area), but it does translate to a more substantial-looking desk in real life. This thing will easily swallow multiple desktop monitors and peripherals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The extra size has one significant disadvantage (see &#8216;Cons&#8217; below).<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m also enjoying the thin form factor of the MDF desktop. It&#8217;s about 3-4mm thinner than the wooden desktops on my <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Desky Standing Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/desky-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Desky Dual<\/a> and <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"UpDown Pro Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/updown-pro-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">UpDown Pro<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combined with narrow leg columns, which I&#8217;ll talk about in a moment, it creates a very elegant, minimalistic-looking desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/9am-robin-pro-standing-desk-review\/\">9am Robin Pro Standing Desk Review<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Slimline Legs.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-frame.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-frame.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-frame-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-frame-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The curved slimline leg columns are the best-looking on the Australian market.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s face it &#8211; most standing desks look almost the same. Ascent offers a cool exception with its slimline legs that feature a slight curve on each side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>This may seem like a trivial detail &#8211; until you compare it with a traditional square-leg design side-by-side.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I see the difference because I already have a Desky and an UpDown Pro in my home &#8211; and I like Omnidesk&#8217;s design a lot more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the others look chunky and almost industrial, the Ascent looks minimalistic, modern and elegant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Did You Know?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">You can view the Ascent standing desk at the company&#8217;s Melbourne showroom before buying it. Apart from Desky and UpDown, Omnidesk is the only Australian standing desk company that offers this option.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Smart Cable Management.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-cable-management.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-cable-management.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-cable-management-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-cable-management-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The power management cutout is standard and includes a cover that keeps things tidy when unused. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can run all your cables through Ascent&#8217;s cable cutout straight into the optional ($79) cable management tray underneath the desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system is simple, tidy and effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">You can also spec your Ascent with a cool motorised 3-socket power riser that allows wireless charging. But at $360, it&#8217;s outside my budget &#8211; because I didn&#8217;t buy enough Bitcoin earlier in the year \ud83d\ude42<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Excellent Height Controller.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-height-adjustment.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-height-adjustment.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-height-adjustment-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-height-adjustment-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The programmable controller has four memory settings, which you can switch between at a speedy 60mm\/sec.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love the new-generation Omnidesk controllers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Big, logical buttons and a clear, large, modern-looking display are as good as controllers get these days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Rubberised buttons, meanwhile, feel nice under the fingers.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The purple-to-turquoise colour gradient is catchy, but 40+ year-olds like me will prefer a more subtle, understated look. An option to switch to a uniform grey backlight would have been even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. No Wobble Issues.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"817\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-full-height.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-full-height.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-full-height-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-full-height-768x613.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Wobbling is the #1 concern of standing desk buyers. Ascent buyers don&#8217;t need to worry.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wobbles are a result of poor tolerances between columns of standing legs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every standing desk will wobble a little &#8211; because the columns must have slight gaps to nest inside each other &#8211; but premium desks costing more than $1,000 should not wobble much at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ascent&#8217;s Jiecang-sourced frames are known in the industry for excellent stability, and I&#8217;m not surprised that the desk passes the wobble test with flying colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Front-to-back stability is as good as it gets &#8211; even at tallest heights.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> Side-to-side stability is more noticeable, but it&#8217;s also the one you need to care less about, as your hands are far less likely to introduce lateral forces into your workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Excellent 100-Day Trial.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Omnidesk offers one of the best 100-day trials in the standing desk industry. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re nervous about buying a $1,000+ desk, you can do so knowing you can return it at very little risk to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The company pick up the desk for free &#8211; but only if you live in Sydney or Melbourne metro areas. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It will refund the cost of the desk but not the cost of the original shipping to your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3 Things I Hate About The Omnidesk Ascent.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its strengths, the Ascent has several quirks and downsides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Clunky User Manual.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-user-manual.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-user-manual.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-user-manual-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-user-manual-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Any questions?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve assembled a lot of standing desks in my lifetime. Some had atrocious manuals (looking at you, EverDesk), while others were outstanding (a nod to Desky).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Omnidesk&#8217;s is somewhere in the middle, leaning towards the bottom end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>It&#8217;s not terrible, but the images are too small, and the instructions need to be clearer. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Competitors (e.g., Stand Desk) have recently upped their user manual game with guided video walk-throughs. Omnidesk&#8217;s small and confusing Ikea-style booklet looks nasty in comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. High-Ish Price Point.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-assembly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-assembly.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-assembly-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-assembly-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The Ascent arrives at your doorstep in 3 pieces. A strong person will lift them easily, but those not used to lifting heavy loads will need an extra pair of hands.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting at around $1000 for the base Bamboo and increasing to over $1800 for hardwood options, the Ascent is definitely an investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s priced on par with other premium standing desks like UpDown Pro and Desky Dual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the pricing is sharp compared with competitors, it will be out of reach for people on a shoestring budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Supersized Desktops.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"817\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-side-view.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-side-view.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-side-view-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/omnidesk-standing-desk-side-view-768x613.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: the 153x76cm desktop is great for large spaces, but may overwhelm small home offices.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every action has an opposite and equal reaction, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While I view the extra 2-3cm in width and one cm in depth as an advantage, I live in a reasonably spacious apartment, using the master bedroom as an office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>If you work from a compact second bedroom, the extra desktop size may be a liability.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, a couple of years ago, when I lived in a much smaller Bondi flat, I found the standard 150x75cm size overwhelming, and cut my desk down to 150x65cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical Specifications.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Key engineering facts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Height Range<\/strong><\/td><td>60-125cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Motor Speed <\/strong><\/td><td>60mm\/sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Max Load<\/strong><\/td><td>130 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Frame Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>37.5 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the Omnidesk Ascent A Good Buy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is the Omnidesk Ascent worth splurging on? 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