{"id":105590,"date":"2024-08-01T01:47:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T01:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=105590"},"modified":"2026-08-02T06:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T06:04:20","slug":"best-standing-desk-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Best Standing Desks In Australia For 2026 [Controversial]"},"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\"> 42<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>This article is controversial, but it will help you choose the best standing desk. Let&#8217;s face it, most reviews are full of BS. They are either fake or incentivised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reviewers don&#8217;t tell you that their recommendations are determined by the commission they get from the manufacturer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The higher the commission, the more glowing the endorsement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worse, most reviewers have never even seen the desks in person. They&#8217;ve simply scraped their &#8220;<em>best standing desk reviews<\/em>&#8221; from the Internet using ChatGPT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m here to fix all that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>I&#8217;ll be transparent <\/strong>about which standing desk brands I have commercial relationships with.<\/li><li><strong>I&#8217;ve personally assembled<\/strong> and tested most of the standing desks in my home office.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, I present you with the best standing desks in Australia. Drum roll, please.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-summary-table tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"summary-wrapper\"><div class=\"summary-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 0c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12s5.373 12 12 12 12-5.373 12-12-5.373-12-12-12zm-1.25 17.292l-4.5-4.364 1.857-1.858 2.643 2.506 5.643-5.784 1.857 1.857-7.5 7.643z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">The best Standing Desks In Australia For 2026 Are:<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"summary-content\"><ol placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#updown\">UpDown Pro+<\/a>^* &#8211; best overall premium standing desk<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#desky\">Desky Dual<\/a>^*, <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#desky\">Stand Desk Pro<\/a>^* [tie] &#8211; best alternatives to UpDown Pro+.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#robin\">9am Home Atom Pro<\/a>^*, <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#robin\">9am Home Robin Pro<\/a>^* [tie] &#8211; best for design-conscious folks<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#magnus\">Secretlab Magnus Pro<\/a>^* &#8211; best standing desk if you&#8217;re under 25 years of age<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#artiss\">Artiss<\/a>^* &#8211; best if your budget is less than $350<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#pulse\">Stando Pulse<\/a>^ &#8211; great if you&#8217;re allergic to cable clutter<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#stilford\">Stilford Lectern<\/a>^ &#8211; great if you live in a tiny apartment<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#steelcase\">Steelcase Migration SE Pro<\/a> &#8211; stylish (but expensive) desk<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#recess\">Recess<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#flexi\">Flexispot E7-Pro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-standing-desk-australia\/#omni\">Omnidesk Ascent<\/a>^ &#8211; good premium standing desks (with issues you need to know about)<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>* Indicates that I have a commercial relationship with the brand. I will receive a commission if you buy the desk through links on this page. ^ Indicates that I have personally assembled and tested the standing desk in my home office.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I unpack each desk in detail, here are my controversial discoveries that standing desk manufacturers don&#8217;t want you to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            1. Most Standing Desks In Australia Are Almost Identical.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p>Premium desks (over $1,000) often share the same frames, controllers, and actuators. They&#8217;re rebranded marketed by dozens of retailers, but are built by 3-5 wholesale manufacturers.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            2. Don&#8217;t Agonise Over Your Decision.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p>People waste months trying to find the best standing desk. Often, this is a form of procrastination. The law of diminishing returns is real. You have a job to do &#8211; and your desk is a means to that end &#8211; not <i>the<\/i> end.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nBuy any premium desk (ranked #1 -#5 below) and you&#8217;ll be very happy.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            3. Differences Are Largely Insignificant. &nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p>Each premium brand has minor strengths and weaknesses, but these are largely insignificant in the context of everyday use for 90% of buyers. I&#8217;ll unpack them in detail below.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nAlso, brands often indulge in marketing hype &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/standing-desk-mistakes\/\">do your best to avoid falling for it<\/a>.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            4. Don&#8217;t Get Distracted By BS Features.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p>Many brands tout nonsensical &#8220;differentiators&#8221; like ethically sourced desktops and Bluetooth apps. They do this intentionally, to obscure a darker truth &#8211; levels of innovation in the industry are remarkably low.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe same old &#8220;two square legs and a desktop&#8221; look you see on 90% of desks has been around for 15+ years. Instead of rethinking the designs from the ground up, the brands are trying to win your business by slapping on cosmetic, useless features.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nYou&#8217;ll stop using your Bluetooth app after 1 week &#8211; I promise. And your sustainably sourced desktop? Put down your Communist Manifesto and your Che Guevara beret, comrade &#8211; and focus on fundamentals like stability and warranty length.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            5. Set Aside $200-$500 For Accessories.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p>A lot of standing desk disappointment comes from the setup &#8211; not the desk.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nSome accessories make your desk 10X more useful. My non-negotiables are 1) advanced cable management systems 2) monitor riser 3) desk mat 4) under-desk tray 5) standing desk mat. If you have a fixed budget, spend less on the desktop (hardwood isn&#8217;t essential) so you have funds left for the accessories.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\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\">Wondering why my conclusions differ so much from other reviews? Scroll down to <em>Why Did I Write This Review<\/em> &#8211; and see why I&#8217;m not your typical &#8220;standing desk reviewer&#8221;.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"updown\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"UpDown Pro Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/updown-pro-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\"><strong>UpDown Pro+<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best overall premium standing desk in Australia.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ergonomic-standing-desk-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"ergonomic standing desk\" class=\"wp-image-80715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ergonomic-standing-desk-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ergonomic-standing-desk-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ergonomic-standing-desk-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ergonomic-standing-desk.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The UpDown Pro+ standing desk with New Messmate desktop, plus a few accessories.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <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+ Standing Desk<\/a> has held my award of Australia&#8217;s best standing desk for four consecutive years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because it is unbeatable at offering what I consider non-negotiable fundamentals &#8211; a rock-solid frame, a 100-day money-back guarantee and outstanding customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My journey with UpDown desks started in late 2021, when their flagship desk was in a more rudimentary Pro spec. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It quickly became my pick &#8211; despite the fact that it didn&#8217;t have a fancy OLED controller. It also suffered from having a slow-ish height adjustment speed and a basic power management system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the recent upgrade from Pro to Pro+ spec cleared those issues, further extending UpDown&#8217;s lead in my books. It&#8217;s the best standing desk in Australia for people who want a high-end desk, and don&#8217;t mind paying for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Reasons To Buy &#038; Avoid The UpDown Pro+.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Buy:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>100-day money back guarantee (with downsides &#8211; see below).<\/li><li>Solid steel frames with very little wobble (note: all desks wobble a little &#8211; even the best ones).<\/li><li>Huge selection of melamine, bamboo and hardwood desktops.<\/li><li>Every feature you&#8217;d expect in a premium desk &#8211; anti-collision, presets, child lock.<\/li><li>Hardwood desktops are 27mm thick.<\/li><li>Fast delivery Australia-wide (from an Australian warehouse).<\/li><li>Responsive, friendly customer support.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Avoid:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>100-day money back guarantee has conditions. 1) It doesn&#8217;t refund the $49.90 delivery fee. 2.) You&#8217;ll have to pay $49.90 to send the desk back.<\/li><li>75cm minimum desktop depth may be too bulky in small apartments.<\/li><li>Inimaginative aesthetic. It looks like a normal standing desk.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Who Should Buy The UpDown Pro+?&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        This Desk Is For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Hybrid\/WFH workers who want a reliable, premium standing desk that will last a lifetime.<\/li><li>Entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and freelancers who want to create a drool-worthy home office.<\/li><li>Videographers, photographers and YouTubers who plan to load the desk with a lot of gear.<\/li><li>People who appreciate high-quality products.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        These Desks Are Not For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>People on a shoestring budget (less than $900).<\/li><li>Gamers (although UpDown does sell a version of the desk with a gaming look).<\/li><li>Infrequent users.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Specifications.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><strong>UpDown Pro+:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Load Capacity<\/strong>: 150 kg (dynamic load)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop Sizes<\/strong>: 180\/150\/120 cm (W) x 75 cm (D)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension Height<\/strong>: 61.5 cm &#8211; 127 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty<\/strong>: 10 years on frame, 5 years on desktop<\/li>\n<li><strong>Money-back guarantee<\/strong>: 100 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Get Best Deals.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"reviewlist\"} --><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 UpDown: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"UpDown Pro Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/updown-pro-and-klik-desks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener\">Get Deal: Save Up To $300<\/a>.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pro+ is available in 16 desktop options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among them, you get the budget-friendly Bamboo, hard-wearing Melamine and premium hardwood Messmate, Rubberwood and Acacia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/updown-desk-review\/\">UpDown Pro+ Full Review &#8211; The Good, Bad &amp; Ugly<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is hardwood beautiful to the eye and feels nice to touch, but at 27mm, UpDown&#8217;s desktops are 2mm thicker than the competition, which amplifies the desks&#8217; rock-solid, quality feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While hardwood is excellent for creating stunning (but expensive) home offices, budget office fitouts require a more pragmatic approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/desky-vs-updown-standing-desk-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/desky-vs-updown-standing-desk-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/desky-vs-updown-standing-desk-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/desky-vs-updown-standing-desk-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/desky-vs-updown-standing-desk.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"imagecaption\"><em>Above: My UpDown Pro+ (left) and my Desky Dual (right). Small leg design details aside, the desks&#8217; frames look almost identical.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where <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&#8217;s Bamboo and Melamine desktop options<\/a> become your best friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inexpensive and hard-wearing, they&#8217;re excellent for keeping the price closer to $1,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love my hardwoods, but at the start of 2026, I switched out my Messmate desktops for black melamine &#8211; and have been pleasantly surprised.<\/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\">UpDown offers a 100-day money-back guarantee on all its Pro+ series electric standing desks. The company will accept the desk back within 100 days of purchase. But there is a small catch (see &#8220;Cons&#8221; below).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best feature of the UpDown Pro+ is its bulletproof feel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>At sitting height (~80 cm):<\/strong> The desk feels exactly like fixed-height computer desks or dining tables do. Zero wobble.<\/li><li><strong>At standing height (~100 cm):<\/strong> Minimal wobble &#8211; on par with all other premium desks on the market.<\/li><li><strong>At extra height (~120 cm): <\/strong>Pushing the desk to near-max height reveals some (predominantly side-to-side) wobble. But this is expected.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\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\">Even the best standing desks wobble near their tallest heights due to (unavoidable) tolerance gaps between leg sections. These gaps are what allow the sections to slide into one another.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The powder coating layer is more matte than the competitors&#8217;, which I like. Shiny finishes scream &#8220;cheap&#8221; to me.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-standing-desks-australia-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"best standing desk australia\" class=\"wp-image-80717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-standing-desks-australia-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-standing-desks-australia-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-standing-desks-australia-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/best-standing-desks-australia.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"imagecaption\"><em>Above: The UpDown Pro+ sit-stand desk has a chunky, heavy frame with dual motors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If something breaks, the frame and electrical components are backed by a 10-year Australian warranty. Desktops, meanwhile, are covered for 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The desk is packed with features you&#8217;d expect to see in a premium standing desk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Anti<\/strong>-collision sensor.<\/li><li><strong>4<\/strong> programmable heights.<\/li><li><strong>Fast<\/strong> movement speed (40 mm\/sec). <\/li><li><strong>Detailed<\/strong> assembly manuals (with video and PDF).<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Customer reviews praise the company for its friendly service and fast shipping. My own experience &#8211; and that of a couple of friends who also bought their desks &#8211; was the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shipping, meanwhile, is a predictable $49.90 flat fee &#8211; regardless of where you are in Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/which-standing-desk-is-best-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/which-standing-desk-is-best-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/which-standing-desk-is-best-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/which-standing-desk-is-best-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/which-standing-desk-is-best.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: <em>Both the UpDown Pro+ and Desky Dual are specced with identical black melamine desktops. <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fancy yourself a standing desk nerd (fist bump), you probably know I&#8217;ve been complaining about UpDown&#8217;s cable management system for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has been the desk&#8217;s main Achilles&#8217; heel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared with Desky&#8217;s fancy integrated cable management channel (see below), UpDown&#8217;s standard cable tray has been a disappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Thankfully, the company finally fixed the issue last year. They, ahem, borrowed Desky&#8217;s excellent integrated design.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I don&#8217;t like the way they approached this &#8211; and would have preferred for them to invent their own &#8211; and an even better &#8211; design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Mainly because I know what it&#8217;s like to be on the receiving end of this. My main business, Arielle Executive, has been copied by competitors for over a decade. Even this blog was ripped off at some point.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But you &#8211; the consumer &#8211; do benefit here. You can now spec your UpDown with a kick-ass, generously long, integrated cable management channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tray mounts up to 8 externally facing power points and is hinged on the rear for easy access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is this important?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/updown-pro-standing-desk-cable-management-tray-2-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/updown-pro-standing-desk-cable-management-tray-2-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/updown-pro-standing-desk-cable-management-tray-2-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/updown-pro-standing-desk-cable-management-tray-2-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/updown-pro-standing-desk-cable-management-tray-2.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em> Above: I highly recommend adding this tray as an option when placing your order. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re asking this question, I envy you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve clearly never spent 20 minutes under your desk with a torch in your mouth, rummaging through a spiderweb of cables inside a tiny cable tray &#8211; just to unplug something. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>And then another two hours connecting it all back together and making it look tidy.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, UpDown&#8217;s new height controller is excellent. The company unveiled it last October as part of the desk upgrade from Pro to Pro+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Desky&#8217;s square controller design has a more contemporary look, UpDown&#8217;s tapered edges are less likely to jam into your desk or thighs while you&#8217;re sitting down. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/standing-desk-1024x626.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/standing-desk-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/standing-desk-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/standing-desk-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/standing-desk.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"imagecaption\"><em>Above: The UpDown Pro+&#8217;s new controller has an excellent OLED display. A USB-C charging port is a nice bonus.<\/em><\/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>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When I first wrote this review back in 2021, UpDown didn&#8217;t offer pre-drilled holes in the desktops. You had to drill your own holes, and it was a major PITA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>If you haven&#8217;t driven a 15mm screw into a hardwood desktop using a $5 screwdriver, you haven&#8217;t lived.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The company addressed this issue in early 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All desks now come with threaded inserts for attaching the desktop and pilot holes for attaching the controller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The latter still involves more effort than I&#8217;d like (threaded inserts all around would have been great), but gets a pass from me.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If I had to get very, very picky, I&#8217;d point out that three desktop widths (120, 150, and 180 cm) are available, but only one depth (75 cm).<\/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\">What Size Desktop Is Best?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">In my personal experience, the 150 X 75 cm desktop offers the best balance between usability and bulk &#8211; if you&#8217;re using a spare bedroom of a suburban home as your home office.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hardwood-vs-softwood-standing-desks-are-best-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hardwood-vs-softwood-standing-desks-are-best-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hardwood-vs-softwood-standing-desks-are-best-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hardwood-vs-softwood-standing-desks-are-best-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hardwood-vs-softwood-standing-desks-are-best.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Streaks of morning sunlight look glorious on my UpDown Pro&#8217;s Recycled Messmate desktop.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you live in a modest inner-city apartment, your spare room may not be able to accommodate such a deep desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double-check to ensure you have enough space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Also, UpDown recently tightened the conditions of its 100-day guarantee.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, the company covered shipping both ways, whereas now you&#8217;ll need to pay two lots of $49.90 to cover shipping in both directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that they&#8217;ve also recently partnered with two furniture retailers (one in Hawthorn, Melbourne and the other in Dee Why, Sydney), where you can view the desk in person.<\/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\">Stand Desk (below) currently has the most generous trial conditions. It&#8217;s also the youngest and smallest company among the frontrunners, so it makes sense that they&#8217;re willing to offer the least risky terms to potential customers. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the Pro+&#8217;s height range is 64-129 cm, skewing towards the upper end. This will cover 95% of the population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you&#8217;re very short (~ 155 cm), the Desky Dual will be a better fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below illustrates my point nicely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" 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\">Standing Desk<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Minimum Height (cm)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Maximum Height (cm)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>UpDown Pro+<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">64<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">129<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Desky Dual<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>60<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">125<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Omnidesk Ascent<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">60<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">125<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Flexispot E7-Pro<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">63.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">128.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Secretlab Magnus Pro<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">125<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Stando Pulse<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">69<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>130<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Recess<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>130<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Stand Desk Pro<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">64<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">128<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Artiss Dual Motor<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">70<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Stilford Lectern<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">75<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">115<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>9am Home Robin Pro<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">130<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>9am Home Atom Pro<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">130<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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\">What If You Have A Small Office?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">UpDown will happily create a custom desktop size (unfortunately, this voids the 100-day money-back guarantee). Alternatively, Desky offers a &#8220;Mini&#8221; premium desk in 50 and 60 cm depths. More on this later.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/height-adjustable-desks-australia-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"height adjustable desks australia\" class=\"wp-image-80728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/height-adjustable-desks-australia-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/height-adjustable-desks-australia-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/height-adjustable-desks-australia-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/height-adjustable-desks-australia.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"imagecaption\"><em>Above: My 150 x 75 cm UpDown Pro+ in standing position. Perfect workspace size for one person, but the desk eats into a significant portion of the small room.<\/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\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">If you live around Melbourne, UpDown can assemble your new standing desk for $149.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verdict.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" 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\"><strong>How Does The UpDown Pro+ Stack Up?<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Price<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Build Quality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aesthetics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cable Management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease of Assembly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Extra Features<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Warranties &amp; Returns<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>OVERALL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4.8\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are now halfway through 2026, and the <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"UpDown Pro And KLIK Desks\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/updown-pro-and-klik-desks\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">UpDown Pro+ remains in the #1 spot<\/a> as the best sit-stand desk in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s great for people who want this to be the last standing desk they&#8217;ll buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>It looks great, will last a lifetime, and is sold by an Australian company with a solid customer service record.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the budget and enjoy solid hardwood furniture, choose a hardwood Messmate or Pheasantwood desktop. You won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-are-the-best-standing-desks-in-australia-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-are-the-best-standing-desks-in-australia-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-are-the-best-standing-desks-in-australia-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-are-the-best-standing-desks-in-australia-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/what-are-the-best-standing-desks-in-australia.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"imagecaption\"><em>Above: The Pheasantwood hardwood desktop is particularly pretty when paired with modern furniture and devices.<\/em><\/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>What&#8217;s The Cost Of The UpDown Pro+?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"UpDown Pro And KLIK Desks\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/updown-pro-and-klik-desks\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">UpDown Pro+<\/a> series is priced on par with other premium standing desks on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a guide, prices start at just over $900 for a desk with a Melamine desktop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect to pay about $1,100 by the time you add a standing mat and a drawer &#8211; both of which I highly recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll pay between $1,500 and $2,000 for a fully-featured hardwood desktop model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/updown-pro-and-klik-desks\/\">Get Best Deals On The UpDown Pro+<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"desky\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Desky Dual Standing Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/desky-dual-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Desky Dual<\/a>, <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"StandDesk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/standdesk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Stand Desk Pro<\/a><\/strong> <strong>[tie].<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best premium alternatives to UpDown.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/updown-desk-vs-desky-standing-desk-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"desky vs updown desk vs omnidesk\" class=\"wp-image-80872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/updown-desk-vs-desky-standing-desk-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/updown-desk-vs-desky-standing-desk-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/updown-desk-vs-desky-standing-desk-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/updown-desk-vs-desky-standing-desk.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"imagecaption\"><em>Above: Desky Dual with a bamboo desktop. It&#8217;s a very handsome desk, and I love the darkened accents on the rear edge.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These desks tied for second place because they&#8217;re almost identical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t believe me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be surprised to learn that many standing desk brands share components. <\/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\">Desky and Stand Desk source frames, controllers and actuators from the same wholesale supplier (Jiecang). UpDown, meanwhile, uses a European supplier.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why I recommend that you don&#8217;t overthink your decision. The differences are mainly in branding, desktop choices, colour choices and inclusions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Reasons To Buy &#038; Avoid The Desky Dual and Stand Desk Pro.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Buy:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Desky offers the widest selection of desktop materials, including hardwod, bamboo and melamine. It&#8217;s slightly better than UpDown&#8217;s.<\/li><li>Stand Desk offers the sharpest pricing and the best 100-day risk-free trial. The company will cover 100% of shipping costs, both ways.<\/li><li>Desky has showrooms or retail partners across Australia, where you can physically view their desks.<\/li><li>Heavy-duty frames and controllers supplied by the same manufacturer, Jiecang. They&#8217;re Chinese-made, but the quality is excellent.<\/li><li>Anti-collision mechanisms, height presets, dual motors and child locks are standard.<\/li><li>Fast delivery Australia-wide (from an Australian warehouse).<\/li><li>Responsive customer support.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Avoid:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Desky doesn&#8217;t offer a 100-day money-back guarantee.<\/li><li>Stand Desk is the newest company on the block (4 years in Australia, 7 years in NZ).<\/li><li>Prices start at just under $1,000, which is out of reach for many budget-minded folks and students.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Who Should Buy The Desky Dual or Stand Desk Pro?&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        These Desks Are For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Just about anyone who wants a premium desk and has a $900-$2,000 budget.<\/li><li>E.g., corporate warriors in hybrid roles, consultants, creative professionals and developers.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        These Desks Aren&#8217;t For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>People on a limited budget (less than $900).<\/li><li>Infrequent users.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Specifications.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><strong>Desky Dual:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Load Capacity<\/strong>: 140 kg (dynamic load)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop Sizes<\/strong>: 180\/150\/120 cm (W) x 75 cm (D)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension Height<\/strong>: 60 cm &#8211; 125 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty<\/strong>: 10 years on frame and electronics, 5 years on desktops<\/li>\n<li><strong>Money-back guarantee<\/strong>: None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stand Desk Pro:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Load Capacity<\/strong>: 120 kg (dynamic load)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop Sizes<\/strong>: 180\/150\/120 cm (W) x 75 cm (D)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension Height<\/strong>: 64 cm &#8211; 128 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty<\/strong>: 10 years flat<\/li>\n<li><strong>Money-back guarantee<\/strong>: 100 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Get Best Deals.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 Stand Desk: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Stand Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/standdesk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener\">Deal: Get Up To $250 Off All Desks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 Desky: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Desky Standing Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/desky-dual-standing-desk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener\">Get Deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:69px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand Desk is the only company in this review to offer a genuine 100-day risk-free trial. It covers the cost of the desk, plus shipping both ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desky, meanwhile, offers a limited returns policy instead of a trial.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/best-electric-sit-stand-desk-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"electric standing desk\" class=\"wp-image-86953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/best-electric-sit-stand-desk-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/best-electric-sit-stand-desk-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/best-electric-sit-stand-desk-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/best-electric-sit-stand-desk.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Stand Desk Pro&#8217;s Birch Plywood desktop. It&#8217;s a unique look that is exclusive to this brand.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company <em>technically<\/em> allows you to return the standing desk within 7 days of delivery, but you&#8217;ll have to pay for return shipping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it won&#8217;t be cheap. I compiled a few quotes to illustrate my point &#8211; see below in the 9am Home section).<\/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\">In case you&#8217;re wondering, Desky has the best assembly instructions (even better than UpDown&#8217;s), with Stand Desk in second place. But it&#8217;s a minor point that shouldn&#8217;t have a huge impact on your buying decision, as you&#8217;ll (hopefully) only need to assemble your standing desk once.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This will not be a cheap exercise, as you&#8217;ll be sending a freight courier to a residential location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leg colour and shape are the other nuances that you may want to know about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Black and white <\/strong>are the usual choices, but <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Desky Dual Standing Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/desky-dual-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Desky<\/a><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\"> and <\/span><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"StandDesk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/standdesk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Stand Desk<\/a><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\"> have recently started offering grey legs.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Desky, like UpDown, offers ergo edge desktops, in which the front side has a chunk removed.<\/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\">What Is An Ergo Edge Desktop?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Unlike traditional rectangular desktops, Ergo Edges have a chunk bitten out of at the front. This makes it easier for you to reach your peripherals without straining your back and neck.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"StandDesk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/standdesk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Stand Desk<\/a> is the only brand among the frontrunners that doesn&#8217;t allow you to view your desk in person before purchase (but remember &#8211; it has the most generous 100-day trial policy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/most-sturdy-standing-desk-australia-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/most-sturdy-standing-desk-australia-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/most-sturdy-standing-desk-australia-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/most-sturdy-standing-desk-australia-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/most-sturdy-standing-desk-australia.jpg 1126w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: My Desky Dual from a low angle, showing off the wide cable management channel and chunky legs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desky, meanwhile, leads the pack with 15 stockists or showrooms across NSW, QLD, WA and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All companies, including UpDown, ship their standing desks from Australian warehouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>This is an important point, and I used it to disqualify several international operators (e.g., Flexispot).<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While international shipping is mostly reliable, if something goes wrong, I&#8217;d rather you deal with local Australian customer support in the Australian timezone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Both Desky and Stand Desk are established brands, with a strong track record of retail sales in Australia and overseas.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This doesn&#8217;t mean they are 100% insolvency-proof &#8211; but it does mitigate some risk for you as a consumer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/stand-desk-review\/\">Stand Desk Pro Full Review: The Good, Bad &amp; Ugly<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying from a younger startup means you may have nowhere to turn for warranty claims or customer support questions.<\/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\">Stand Desk is the youngest company of the bunch (it&#8217;s been in Australia for 4 years and in NZ for 7), but it offers the most aggressive pricing. Its hardwood and bamboo options are about $400-500 and $100 cheaper, respectively.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest of the differences are minor and almost not worth mentioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not careful, you&#8217;ll spend weeks agonising over tiny, but ultimately inconsequential, details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to go against my advice and geek out over nuances, below is a table that compares the most important differences among all desks in this review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" 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\"><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100-Day Trial<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Wireless Charger<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Hardwood Desktops<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ergo Edge Desktops<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Australian Warehouse?<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Australian Showroom?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>UpDown Pro<\/strong>+<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">NSW, VIC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Desky Dual<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Optional<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">QLD, NSW, WA, VIC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Omnidesk Ascent<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Optional<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">VIC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Flexispot E7-Pro<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Secretlab Magnus Pro<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>9am Home Robin Pro<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Recess<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">NSW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Stand Desk<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Artiss Dual Motor<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Stilford Lectern<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Any Officeworks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>9am Home Atom Pro<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Steelcase Migration SE Pro<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">NSW<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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\">Standing desk companies offer regular promotions, making like-for-like price comparisons challenging. I suggest you ignore their listed prices and <em>compare the final prices in shopping carts, <\/em>including shipping and any bonus accessories.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, Desky, UpDown and Stando are the only brands that allow you to run up to 8 X 240V power sockets directly under the desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>This is possible using nifty external-facing power boards that mount inside companies&#8217; respective cable channels.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This will appeal to owners of elaborate multi-device workstations who always seem to be one power socket short. <\/p>\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\/08\/desky-power-supply-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/desky-power-supply-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/desky-power-supply-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/desky-power-supply-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/desky-power-supply.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Desky&#8217;s integrated under-desk powerboards. Here you see my 4-socket variant.<\/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\">Bamboo vs Hardwood vs Melamine Desktop: Which Is Best?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Bamboo is inexpensive and practical, yet it doesn&#8217;t look cheap. Hardwood is stylish and durable, while Melamine is cheap, hard-wearing and somewhat unexciting.<\/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>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these companies produce excellent desks, so there&#8217;s little to pick at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I know you expect me to find something \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My criticism of UpDown&#8217;s fixed 75 cm depth applies to this duo as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deep desktop is great if you have the space, but can overpower small home offices.<\/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\">Desky\u2019s 110\u00d760cm \u201cMini\u201d fits where a 75cm-deep desk won\u2019t, but it comes with a significant trade-off: a 41% reduction in desktop area. It&#8217;s not for people with a lot of gear.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, Stand Desk trails Desky when it comes to the range of desktop materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The former offers two hardwoods plus a handful of MDF and bamboo alternatives. The latter, meanwhile, offers over 17 bamboo, melamine, and hardwood options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hardwood-standing-desk-australia-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hardwood-standing-desk-australia-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hardwood-standing-desk-australia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hardwood-standing-desk-australia-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/hardwood-standing-desk-australia.jpg 1490w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Stand Desk Pro&#8217;s frame looks almost identical to Desky Dual&#8217;s. Because it is.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m also surprised that Desky stubbornly refuses to offer a 100-day trial period. UpDown and Stand Desk absolutely smash it on this front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last niggle is the price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are not cheap, disposable desks for university students intending to send them to the tip after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting at roughly ~$1,000 (see below for details), they are outside of reach for many people. <\/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>Verdict.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" 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\"><strong>How Do The Desky And Stand Desk Pro Stack Up?<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Price<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Build Quality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aesthetics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cable Management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease of Assembly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Extra Features<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Warranties &amp; Returns<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>OVERALL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4.7\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these brands offer excellent standing desks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the <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<\/a> edges them out slightly, it&#8217;s only because of the company&#8217;s reputation for bulletproof frames and verifiable 4.9-star customer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as I keep reiterating, these differences are minimal.<\/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\">I have a <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Desky Dual Standing Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/desky-dual-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Desky Dual<\/a> and an <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>+ set up in my home office side-by-side, and I often forget which one is which.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the premium desks (that is, desks in positions #1 and #2) are equally sturdy and wobble very little. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get very, very picky, Desky and Stand Desk&#8217;s Jiecang frames are better front-to-back stability, while the UpDown&#8217;s European frames are more stable side-to-side.<\/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>What\u2019s The Cost Of The Desky Dual and Stand Desk Pro<strong>?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with the UpDown Pro+, expect to pay about $1,000 for a desk with a 150-75 cm softwood desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardwood options will push the price into the $1,500-$2,000 territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/desky-dual-standing-desk\/\">Get Best Deals On Desky Dual<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/standdesk\/\">Get Best Deals On Stand Desk<\/a><\/div>\n<\/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>3. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"9am Home Atom Pro\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/9am-home-atom-pro\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">9am Home Atom Pro<\/a> &amp; <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Robin Pro Standing Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/robin-pro-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Robin Pro<\/a> [tie].<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best standing desks for design-conscious Australians.<\/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\/2025\/01\/australian-standing-desk-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australian-standing-desk-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australian-standing-desk-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australian-standing-desk-2-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The Robin Pro&#8217;s leg design is refreshingly different. Finally, a standing desk that doesn&#8217;t look like the rest.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My wife is used to standing desks sprouting up around our apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I test each new one in the living room for a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/9am-robin-pro-standing-desk-review\/\">9am Home Robin Pro Full Review: Good, Bad &amp; Ugly<\/a>).<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/9am-home-atom-pro-standing-desk-review\/\">9am Home Atom Pro Full Review: Good, Bad &amp; Ugly<\/a>).<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>She rarely blinks an eyelid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Except this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as I finished setting up the Atom Pro, the woman swooned over it like it was Ryan Gosling in a tux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>\u201cWhat is this? A curvy desktop &#8211; I like it.\u201d<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Her reaction was not accidental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-1-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-1-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-1-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-1-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-1.jpg 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The Atom Pro is Ryan-Gosling-level sexy. Apparently.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Reasons To Buy &#038; Avoid The 9am Home Atom Pro &#038; Robin Pro.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Buy:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Gorgeous designs that don&#8217;t look like traditional standing desks.<\/li><li>Classy yet understated Scandi aesthetic.<\/li><li>Apartment-friendly desktop sizes (Robin Pro).<\/li><li>Arrives partially assembled (Robin Pro).<\/li><li>Excellent integrated under-desk tray (Atom Pro).<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Avoid:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Cheap-ish controller and desktop (Robin Pro).<\/li><li>Fiddly assembly process (Atom Pro).<\/li><li>Can&#8217;t spec it with drawers or desktop cable management holes (Robin Pro).<\/li><li>Weak money-back guarantee &#8211; and only 3 year warranty on electronics.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Who Should Buy The 9am Home Desks?&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        These Standing Desks Are For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>People who have a great eye for design.<\/li><li>Apartment dwellers and people with small home offices (Robin Pro).<\/li><li>People who can&#8217;t stretch to a $1,100 UpDown or Desky (Robin Pro).<\/li><li>People who use minimal peripherals and accessories.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        These Standing Desks Are Not For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Professional videographers who need a bulletproof workhorse for multiple monitors and storage drives.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Specifications.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><strong>Atom Pro:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Load Capacity<\/strong>: 125kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop Sizes<\/strong>: 120x75cm, 150x75cm, 170x75cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension Height<\/strong>: 65-130cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty<\/strong>: 10 years on frame and motors, 5 years on desktop, 3 years on electronics<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk-Free Trial<\/strong>: No.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Robin Pro:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Load Capacity<\/strong>: 125kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop Sizes<\/strong>: 120X60cm, 140x65cm, 160x70cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension Height<\/strong>: 65-130cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty<\/strong>: 10 years on frame and motors, 5 years on desktop, 3 years on electronics<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk-Free Trial<\/strong>: No.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Get Best Deals.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"reviewlist\"} --><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 9am Home: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Stilford Lectern\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/robin-pro-standing-desk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener\">Deal: Get Up To $400 Off<\/a>.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:69px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the masculine and industrial-looking designs from UpDown, Desky and especially Secretlab, 9am Home\u2019s desks look unusually approachable and friendly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Elegant, even.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I can see them appealing to design-conscious buyers who want their WFH space with a certain je ne sais quoi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, health practitioners, consultants and coaches.<\/p>\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\/2025\/01\/australian-standing-desk-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australian-standing-desk-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australian-standing-desk-3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australian-standing-desk-3-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Stamped logos on each side of the frame are a nice touch.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The design philosophy is centred around curvy lines, tubular legs and Scandi-inspired colour palettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The $1,449 Atom Pro opts for smoothly blended leg design, while the $869 Robin Pro offers a spicier \u201cDevil\u2019s Pitchfork\u201d legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The theme continues to the desktops.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atom Pro has a beautiful bullnose edge while the Robin Pro opts for a straight edge &#8211; albeit with rounded corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>By the way, I love Atom Pro\u2019s under-desk tray.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s cleverly recessed into the desktop \u2013 and completely hidden from view &#8211; unless you know it\u2019s there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-11-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-11-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-11-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-11-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-11.jpg 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Deep enough to comfortably hide your keyboard, notepad and a few pens, Atom Pro&#8217;s tray is an excellent example of design meeting function.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While UpDown and Desky insist that you hang a tray underneath like an ugly afterthought, 9am Home\u2019s design is aesthetically superior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not deep &#8211; so don\u2019t expect to stash chunky books into it. But it\u2019s perfect for all the crap that clutters your desk &#8211; e.g., stationery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Atom Pro is definitely aimed at larger office spaces, with its constant 75 cm depth and a choice of three widths &#8211; 120, 150 and 180 cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robin Pro&#8217;s desktop size choices, meanwhile, tilt towards apartment dwellers and people with small home offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>You get a choice of 3 desktop sizes with variable depth: 120&#215;60 cm, 140&#215;65 cm, and 160&#215;70 cm. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By the way, I must highlight Robin Pro&#8217;s incredibly easy assembly. It\u2019s the simplest desk I\u2019ve ever put together.<\/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\">The desk arrives at your door partially pre-assembled and pre-wired.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-12-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-12-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-12-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-12-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-12.jpg 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The Atom Pro showing off its curved lines and under-desk tray.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While 9am Home\u2019s &#8220;30-second&#8221; assembly claim is ambitious (I assembled it in 15-20 minutes), the Robin Pro is great for people intimidated by screwdrivers and assembly manuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in a strange plot-twist, the Atom Pro is one of the most fiddly, unpleasant desks I&#8217;ve ever had to assemble (see &#8220;Cons&#8221; below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Build quality of both desks is top-notch &#8211; but not perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Atom Pro &#8211; being the premium option &#8211; is the better-built of the two:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>American<\/strong> Ash desktop feels outstanding to the touch.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Whimsical<\/strong> controller looks decidedly modern and expensive to the touch.<\/li><li><strong>Legs<\/strong> are satisfyingly thick and heavy.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Drawer<\/strong> slides out without rattles or glitches.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Motors<\/strong> are quiet.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Robin Pro is also well-built, but it has a couple of annoying trade-offs in build quality that I\u2019ll discuss in \u201cCons\u201d below.&nbsp;<\/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>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Atom Pro\u2019s assembly could be a lot better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, I was surprised to find that it doesn\u2019t arrive preassembled &#8211; as does the (cheaper) Robin Pro. Shouldn\u2019t the more expensive product require less elbow grease?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, its manual is hard to understand and dense.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>In fact, you get 3 separate manuals &#8211; one for the desk itself, one for the cable tray and one for the drawer.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of them tells you to flip the desk upon completion. You do it, only to realise you must flip the desk again. Gah.<\/p>\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\/2025\/01\/australian-standing-desk-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australian-standing-desk-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australian-standing-desk-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/australian-standing-desk-1-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Robin Pro&#8217;s desktop and controller feel a bit cheap to the touch.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third, the way the desk comes together is fiddly. You don\u2019t get any quick-lock mechanisms &#8211; just the good ol\u2019 fashioned bag of screws and an Allen key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both desks are merely good &#8211; but not outstanding &#8211; when it comes to stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re fine for normal everyday use \u2013 but people with a lot of gear (e.g., multiple monitors) will find that above 100cm extention, UpDown\u2019s, Desky\u2019s and Stand Desk\u2019s desks are more sturdy.<\/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\">Tubular legs are almost always a red flag for me, due to their notoriously inferior stability. 9am Home dodged stability issues by using cold (rather than hot) steel rolling process, known for producing tighter tolerances and true round shapes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, the Atom Pro is more stable side-to-side &#8211; while the Robin Pro is more stable back-to-front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the 65 cm minimum height may be too tall for users who are shorter than 160 cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cheaper Robin Pro must cut corners in a couple of areas to bring the price down, and they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Desktop quality.<\/strong> It\u2019s standard MDF fare. Nothing to get excited about, but doesn\u2019t feel el cheapo, either.<\/li><li><strong>Controller.<\/strong> While the button layout is smart (I love the easy-to-find, bright green &#8220;stand&#8221; button), but the choice of plastic is disappointing. It feels like a dashboard from a 2008 Toyota Camry.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, 9am Home touts its \u201c30 Day Returns\u201d &#8211; but they\u2019re a bit of a gimmick.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They expect you to cover the cost of return shipping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which, if you\u2019re sending from a residential Australian address, isn\u2019t cheap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some quotes I got this morning for sending a 140x65cm Robin Pro from my home in Potts Point to 9am Home\u2019s warehouse in Silverwater.<\/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\">The same criticism applies to all other standing desk brands offering returns without subsidised or free return shipping.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at you, Desky. And Steelcase, Artiss, Recess, Flexispot, Omnidesk. Basically, everyone except UpDown and Stand Desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cost-of-return-shipping-of-a-standing-desk-in-australia-1024x1001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cost-of-return-shipping-of-a-standing-desk-in-australia-1024x1001.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cost-of-return-shipping-of-a-standing-desk-in-australia-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cost-of-return-shipping-of-a-standing-desk-in-australia-768x751.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cost-of-return-shipping-of-a-standing-desk-in-australia.jpg 1257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Will you pay between $100 and $250 just to return your $800-1400 desk? Didn\u2019t think so.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201c10-year warranty\u201d also has more fine print than I\u2019d like. It\u2019s great that the motors are covered for 10 years. But why cover the controllers and sensors for only three?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My other gripe is that 9am Home doesn&#8217;t give you the option to accessorise your Robin Pro with a drawer, grommets or an advanced cable management system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>You&#8217;ll have to run cables off the back of the desk into the (admittedly free) under-desk cable management tray.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A drawer is a must-have, in my opinion, for maintaining a neat workspace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, 9am Home won&#8217;t sell you one, but there is a workaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can pick one up on Amazon for about $50. <\/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>Verdict.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" 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\"><strong>How Does The Robin Pro &amp; Atom Pro Stack Up?<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Price<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Build Quality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aesthetics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cable Management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease of Assembly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Extra Features<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Warranties &amp; Returns<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>OVERALL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4.3\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Robin Pro Standing Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/robin-pro-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Robin Pro<\/a> and <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"9am Home Atom Pro\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/9am-home-atom-pro\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Atom Pro<\/a> are the best standing desks in Australia &#8211; for people want a standing desk that looks like a normal desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have roughly $1,400 to spend, the Atom Pro is a strong contender. It looks so \u201cdesigner\u201d that visitors to your WFH office will not realise it\u2019s a standing desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you\u2019re on a tighter budget of around $800, the Robin Pro is your pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Both are well-built &#8211; and are stable enough for most users.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, they\u2019re slightly less stable than the Goliaths (<a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"UpDown Pro And KLIK Desks\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/updown-pro-and-klik-desks\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">UpdDown<\/a>, <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Desky Dual Standing Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/desky-dual-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Desky<\/a>, etc), but if you don\u2019t plan to place huge (or multiple) monitors on them, you\u2019ll be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9am Home kept the price of the Robin Pro down by using inexpensive MDF desktops and controllers, but these are smart trade-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the saying goes, you can&#8217;t have your cake and eat it, too.<\/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\">The company didn&#8217;t compromise on the essentials &#8211; the cold-rolled steel frames and dual motors.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/robin-pro-standing-desk\/\">Get Best Deals On 9am Home Desks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"magnus\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. <\/strong><span><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"SecretLab Magnus Pro\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/secretlab-magnus-pro\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Secretlab Magnus Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/span><strong>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best standing desk for men under 25 years of age.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desks-australia-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desks-australia-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desks-australia-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desks-australia-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desks-australia.jpg 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Secretlab&#8217;s marketing is slick, and the desk&#8217;s features are abundant.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Magnus Pro makes a statement. Sleek marketing and edgy design make it popular with young men and gamers &#8211; Secretlab&#8217;s core audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>But is it the ultimate workstation or an overhyped impostor?<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Honestly, the design alone tempts me to sell my businesses and become a professional Counter-Strike player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This review isn\u2019t aimed at gamers or uni students &#8211; so I bumped the Magnus Pro down the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/secretlab-magnus-pro-standing-desk-review\/\">Secretlab Magnus Pro Full Review: The Good, Bad &amp; Ugly<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, no serious roundup of Australia\u2019s best sit-stand desks would be complete without it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secretlab set such a high bar for design that I&#8217;m a bit obsessed with this desk. I hope other manufacturers stand up (ha) and take notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Reasons To Buy &#038; Avoid The Secretlab Magnus Pro.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Buy:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Personality. Personality. Personality.<\/li><li>Out-of-this-world cable management system.<\/li><li>Great stability.<\/li><li>Best-in-class assembly experience.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Avoid:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>5 year warranty is shorter than I expected.<\/li><li>The metal desktop is heavy (25.5kg).<\/li><li>Doesn&#8217;t escape the gamer\/young man vibe.<\/li><li>No money-back guarantee or trial.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Who Should Buy The Secretlab Magnus Pro.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        This Standing Desk Is For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Young guys in their 20s who want to build a drool-worthy setup.<\/li><li>Gamers.<\/li><li>Creatives.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        This Standing Desk Is Not For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Mature people who need to project a sophisticated image.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Specifications.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <ul>\n<li><strong>aLoad Capacity<\/strong>: 120kg (including 25.5 kg desktop)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop Sizes<\/strong>: 150X70cm, 177x80cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension Height<\/strong>: 65-125cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty<\/strong>: 5 years on all parts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk-Free Trial<\/strong>: No.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Today&#8217;s Best Deals.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"reviewlist\"} --><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 Get Deal: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Stilford Lectern\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/secretlab-magnus-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener\">Get Best Deals On Magnus Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the Stando Pulse below, the Magnus Pro&#8217;s #1 party trick is its integrated power delivery system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australian standing desk brands &#8211; are you paying attention?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Why run an ugly power cable up the desk&#8217;s leg when you can hide it <em>inside<\/em> the leg?<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This design keeps the desk&#8217;s look clean by removing the need for a cable spine or (worse) hiding the cable behind the leg using cable clips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cable management p*rn continues upstairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"915\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/secretlab-magnus-pro-standing-desk-1024x915.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/secretlab-magnus-pro-standing-desk-1024x915.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/secretlab-magnus-pro-standing-desk-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/secretlab-magnus-pro-standing-desk-768x686.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/secretlab-magnus-pro-standing-desk.jpg 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The power supply plugs into the base of the leg, removing the need for unsightly cables.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind the desktop is a hinged cover that conceals a voluminous cable tray. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It sits flush with the desktop and looks like an integral part of the desk &#8211; rather than an afterthought.<\/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\">While Desky, UpDown and the like insist that you crawl under the desk to unplug peripherals, the Magnus Pro offers convenient access from the top.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But Magnus Pro&#8217;s best feature is its design. I&#8217;ll go out on a limb and say that it&#8217;s the only standing desk in this review with real personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the personality may not be to your taste, it&#8217;s unmistakably there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll either love it &#8211; or hate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Death<\/strong> <strong>Star<\/strong> control panel?<\/li><li><strong>Designer&#8217;s<\/strong> dream workstation?<\/li><li><strong>Gamer&#8217;s<\/strong> ultimate console?<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You decide. It could be any one of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal desktop plays a key role here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without the (included) MagPad, it looks industrial. Raw. Like something you&#8217;d find at a converted warehouse in Alexandria, full of creative hipster types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Attach the mat, and the desk takes on a softer vibe.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You get a choice of colours, with black being the safest, stealth a tad more edgy and the rest decidedly &#8220;gamer&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-sit-stand-desk-australia-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-sit-stand-desk-australia-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-sit-stand-desk-australia-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-sit-stand-desk-australia-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-sit-stand-desk-australia.jpg 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The magnetic pad is on full display here. It runs edge-to-edge, and gives the standing desk a dose of personality. Bored with the look? You can change it for $119.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The desk&#8217;s height controller is also decidedly modern. Fully integrated, it sits flush with the front edge of the desk &#8211; instead of hanging below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The Magnus Pro is the only standing desk in this review to include a physical on\/off switch.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a minor detail, but I love it. There&#8217;s something about the act of switching the desk on every morning that makes it feel more like a part of my team, rather than a lifeless appliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It feels alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>If you&#8217;re worried about Magnus Pro&#8217;s sturdiness &#8211; don&#8217;t.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The desk is as stable as all premium desks in this review. Minimal side-to-side wobble once you raise it above waist level. Almost zero back-to-front wobble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desktop dimensions are also on point. Your best choice is the 150 x 70 cm size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slightly shorter than the standard 150 x 75 cm offered by competitors, it demonstrates Secretlab&#8217;s deep knowledge of its target market.<\/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\">Young guys typically live in small apartments or spare bedrooms of their parents&#8217; homes, where a deeper desk would be overwhelming.<\/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>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Darth Vader-esque aesthetic will turn off many people. Even though the desk isn&#8217;t garish by any stretch of imagination, it&#8217;s definitely loud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want understated minimalism or quiet luxury, you&#8217;re better off with the Steelcase Migration SE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Secretlab recently started offering the Magnus Pro in white. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I haven&#8217;t seen it in the flesh, but it looks OK in the company&#8217;s promo photos &#8211; and may be a great compromise if you love the desk, but want to tone down the &#8220;black hole&#8221; aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But then again, isn&#8217;t the aesthetic the very reason for its appeal? To me, softening the Magnus Pro&#8217;s look is akin to installing a 4-cylinder engine in a Ford Mustang. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of polite-looking standing desks on the Australian market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And who dreams of driving a castrated Mustang?<\/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\">If you want a wooden desktop, you can&#8217;t have one. Metal only. Sorry, not sorry, boomer.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-stand-up-desk-australia-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-stand-up-desk-australia-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-stand-up-desk-australia-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-stand-up-desk-australia-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-stand-up-desk-australia.jpg 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The height controller sits flush with the desk&#8217;s front edge, and has 3 height presets.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 5-year warranty is also dubious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;d expect a sit-stand desk selling for $1200 to offer at least 7 &#8211; and preferably 10 &#8211; years of coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scanning the company&#8217;s TrustPilot reviews, I didn&#8217;t see any complaints about failed electronics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, for young guys, $1200 is a helluva lot of money, and I&#8217;d feel less nervous recommending the Magnus Pro if I knew that their hard-earned investment was better protected.<\/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>Verdict.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" 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\"><strong>How Does The Secretlab Magnus Pro Stack Up?<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Price<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Build Quality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aesthetics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cable Management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease of Assembly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Extra Features<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Warranties &amp; Returns<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>OVERALL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4.2\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Secretlab Magnus Pro is a masterclass in industrial design. It&#8217;s also not just a standing desk &#8211; it&#8217;s an experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does it live up to the hype? Hell yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it for everyone? Hell no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a marketplace saturated with me-too standing desk designs, Secretlab plucked up the courage to build a truly unique desk. And it won.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do I know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The young man in me irrationally wants one. Even though I don&#8217;t need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/secretlab-magnus-pro\/\">Get Best Deals On Magnus Pro<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"artiss\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Artiss Standing Desk | Dual Motor\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/artiss-standing-desk-dual-motor\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Artiss Standing Desk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best if your budget is between $290 and $390.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/artiss-standing-desk-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/artiss-standing-desk-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/artiss-standing-desk-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/artiss-standing-desk-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/artiss-standing-desk.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"imagecaption\"><em>Above: Cute and compact, the Artiss sit-stand desk is in the lowered position.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Artiss Standing Desk | Single Motor\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/artiss-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Artiss<\/a> is my fifth-best standing desk in Australia because it offers a lot of value for a small price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The desk is currently the #1 Best Seller in the\u00a0<em>Home Office Desks<\/em>\u00a0category on Amazon Australia, with a 4.2-star rating.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I had one of these desks in my home office for almost two years until I upgraded to the UpDown Pro+ series (mostly because I wanted a desk made from hardwood), and I had very few complaints about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/artiss-standing-desk-review\/\">Artiss Desk Full Review: The Good, Bad &amp; Ugly<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artiss sells two models of this standing desk. One of them is better than the other:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Premium<\/strong> (about $390). Dual motors, memory presets, 100 kg lift rating.<\/li><li><strong>Base<\/strong> (about $290). Single motor, no memory presets, 70 kg lift rating.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\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\">Throughout this review, I&#8217;m referring to the Premium model. But if you&#8217;re on a very strict budget, the Base model is about $100 cheaper, and is your next best choice. I&#8217;ll provide links to both below.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Reasons To Buy &#038; Avoid The Artiss.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Buy:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Cheap! Where else can you get a decent standing desk for between $260-$330, including delivery?<\/li><li>Surprisingly good build quality.<\/li><li>Dual motor model is available.<\/li><li>Height presets and an anti-collision mechanism on the dual motor model.<\/li><li>Fast delivery Australia-wide (from an Australian warehouse).<\/li><li>The 120&#215;60 cm desktop option is great for small rooms.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Avoid:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Single crossover under the desk means you can&#8217;t place heavy loads on top. <\/li><li>1 year warranty is almost a joke.<\/li><li>No cable management systems of any kind.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Who Should Buy The Artiss?&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        This Standing Desk Is For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>People with a limited budget: students, early-stage startupistas.<\/li><li>WFH workers who live in small apartments.<\/li><li>People who never had a standing desk before and want to test the waters with a cheapie.<\/li><li>FIRE community members.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        This Standing Desk Is Not For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>People looking for that &#8220;WOW&#8221; factor.<\/li><li>People who need a desk with a lot of space (max desktop dimensions are 140&#215;70). <\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Specifications.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <ul>\n<li><strong>Load Capacity<\/strong>: 70 kg &#8211; 100 kg (dynamic load)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop Sizes<\/strong>: 120 x 60 cm or 140 x 70 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension Height<\/strong>: 69-117 cm or 70 &#8211; 120 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty<\/strong>: 1 year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk-Free Trial<\/strong>: Hell no.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Get Best Deals.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"reviewlist\"} --><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 Artiss Premium: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Artiss Standing Desk | Dual Motor\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/artiss-standing-desk-dual-motor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener\">Check Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 Artiss Basic: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Artiss Standing Desk | Single Motor\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/artiss-standing-desk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener\">Check Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:71px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with simplicity. When ordering your <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Artiss Standing Desk | Single Motor\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/artiss-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Artiss<\/a> standing desk, you only have two decisions: desktop colour and leg colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also a choice of 120 cm and 140 cm desktop sizes, but I recommend that you automatically default to the larger 140 cm size to maximise your desk space.<\/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\">The price difference between the two sizes is less than $30. Unless you have severe space constraints, you&#8217;d be mad not to order the larger one.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/artiss-vs-varidesk-vs-omnidesk-vs-desky-sit-stand-desk-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"height adjustable desk australia\" class=\"wp-image-80860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/artiss-vs-varidesk-vs-omnidesk-vs-desky-sit-stand-desk-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/artiss-vs-varidesk-vs-omnidesk-vs-desky-sit-stand-desk-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/artiss-vs-varidesk-vs-omnidesk-vs-desky-sit-stand-desk-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/artiss-vs-varidesk-vs-omnidesk-vs-desky-sit-stand-desk.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"imagecaption\"><em>Above: Artiss&#8217;s fuss-free approach is evident here. No cable management channel and no under-desk drawers are available. Also, note the single metal cross-member. All other desks in this review have two.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lack of complex options translates to a low price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the&nbsp;<a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Artiss Standing Desk | Single Motor\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/artiss-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Artiss<\/a> is one of the cheapest standing desks in Australia, I was worried that its electric height adjustment controller would look and feel like a children\u2019s toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>I&#8217;m happy to report that this isn&#8217;t the case; it&#8217;s sufficiently modern and robust.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, the entire desk is surprisingly well-made. Yes, the desktop is not made from real wood, but it feels pretty nice to the touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dual motors for $330 are a nice surprise. I can confirm that the desk moves up and down without issues, smoothly, and at a rapid clip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The 25 mm\/sec lift rate is about 30-50% slower than that of premium desk brands, but do you really care? <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, the desk frame is a bit thin on metal (more about this shortly), but the <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Artiss Standing Desk | Single Motor\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/artiss-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Artiss<\/a> is surprisingly sturdy &#8211; even at the tallest heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the best feature of this desk is its price. <\/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\">Depending on the model, you can have it delivered to your door for between $260-$330. That&#8217;s incredible value if all you want is a no-nonsense WFH setup.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the desktop material doesn\u2019t look and feel cheap, you won&#8217;t mistake it for bamboo or solid hardwood from a premium manufacturer like UpDown or Desky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/which-budget-standing-desk-is-best-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"sit stand desk\" class=\"wp-image-80862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/which-budget-standing-desk-is-best-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/which-budget-standing-desk-is-best-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/which-budget-standing-desk-is-best-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/which-budget-standing-desk-is-best.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Artiss&#8217; desktop is made from a laminate that imitates the look and feel of real wood. As far as imitations go, it&#8217;s a very good one.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, the desk&#8217;s look and feel are spot-on for this price point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>It&#8217;s better than Ikea, but it&#8217;s not quite Coco Republic. The desk looks practical and charismatic rather than beautiful and high-end. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing I don&#8217;t love is&nbsp;Artiss&#8217;s 100 kg load capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this is enough to support a couple of monitors, a computer, and your body parts&#8217; weight, the premium desks beat this figure by over 50%, with their 120-150 kg maximum load rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cable management is not even on Artiss&#8217; radar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t get cable management channels (and can&#8217;t buy one as an option), grommets or pre-cut grooves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you do get a packet of cable ties, dear user. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>It&#8217;s like getting a free cup of water on a Jetstar flight &#8211; you know it&#8217;s not much, but you get excited anyway.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/desky-vs-artiss-standing-desks-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"best standing desk australia\" class=\"wp-image-80861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/desky-vs-artiss-standing-desks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/desky-vs-artiss-standing-desks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/desky-vs-artiss-standing-desks-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/desky-vs-artiss-standing-desks.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"imagecaption\"><em>Above: 140 cm width is enough to comfortably position two laptops, but don&#8217;t expect to fit a second person here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the desk frame itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s significantly less significant than the frames of its premium rivals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Artiss is the only desk here with a single cross-member in its frame, and its legs are made from thinner sheet metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wouldn&#8217;t use this desk for carrying heavy-duty loads, but it&#8217;s perfectly OK for everyday tasking and emailing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>A professional videographer with two monitors, an external RAID system and camera gear should look elsewhere.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Artiss&#8217; warranty is also lacklustre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get twelve months of coverage compared with 5-10 years from most other brands on this page. You don&#8217;t get a 100-day trial, either. <\/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\">Context is important \u2014 you are paying about a quarter of the rivals&#8217; price. Mine lasted for over two years without missing a beat before I sold it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least &#8211; the Artiss&#8217; max height is one of the lowest of all standing desks in Australia. At 117 cm (single motor) or 120 cm (dual motor), it will cater to short and regular-sized folks without issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People over 195 cm, however, will want extra height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m 200 cm, and I&#8217;ve found that my forearms were always a tad too low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verdict.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" 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\"><strong>How Does The Artiss Stack Up?<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Price<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Build Quality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aesthetics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cable Management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease of Assembly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Extra Features<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Warranties &amp; Returns<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>OVERALL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>3.1\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As someone who has used this standing desk for almost 2 years, I know it deserves the #4 spot. It\u2019s also better than budget Ikea options (see below) if your budget is between $290-$390.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I had to summarise the <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Artiss Standing Desk | Single Motor\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/artiss-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Artiss<\/a> in a single phrase, it\u2019d be \u201coutstanding value for money\u201d.<\/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>What\u2019s The Cost Of The Artiss Desk?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Artiss Standing Desk | Single Motor\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/artiss-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Artiss<\/a> stand-up desk is very well-priced. Expect to pay between $290 and $390 for this bloody bargain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/artiss-standing-desk-dual-motor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Best Deals On The Artiss (Premium Model)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/artiss-standing-desk\/\" style=\"font-size:18px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Best Deals On The Artiss (Base Model)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"pulse\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Stando Pulse\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/stando-pulse\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Stando Pulse<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best sit-stand desk if you&#8217;re allergic to cable clutter.<\/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\/08\/best-standing-desk-australia-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desk-australia-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desk-australia-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desk-australia-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desk-australia.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The Pulse&#8217;s #1 differentiator is its built-in power cord.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, the Stando Pulse looks exactly like all the Deskys and UpDowns of this world. But look closer and you\u2019ll spot its #1 differentiator: the power cable disappears <em>inside the leg<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Yes, it&#8217;s the same approach to power supply I just raved about on the Magnus Pro.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Who cares?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it makes a lot of difference to neat freaks like me who are constantly looking for ways to eliminate cable clutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a cavernous cable tray, rapid click-together assembly and rock-solid stability, and you\u2019ve got a desk built for people who want a clean setup they can rely on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Reasons To Buy &#038; Avoid The Stando Pulse.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Buy:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Built-in power cord.<\/li><li>Excellent build quality.<\/li><li>10 year warranty.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Avoid:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>69 cm minimum height will not suit short people.<\/li><li>Even more expensive than (already expensive) UpDown, Desky and Stand Desk.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Who Should Buy The Stando Pulse Standing Desk?&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        This Standing Desk Is For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>People who hate cable clutter.<\/li><li>Videographers and photographers who need quick access to power ports.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        This Standing Desk Is Not For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Bargain hunters.<\/li><li>People shorter than 175 cm.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Specifications.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <ul>\n<li><strong>Load Capacity<\/strong>: 150 kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop Sizes<\/strong>: 120, 150, 180 x 75 cm, 180 x 90 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension Height<\/strong>: 69-130 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty<\/strong>: 10 years flat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk-Free Trial<\/strong>: Yes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Today&#8217;s Best Deals.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"reviewlist\"} --><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 Learn More: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Dora Pro Standing Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/stando-pulse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener\">Visit Stando Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\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>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me linger on the Pulse\u2019s concealed power system a little longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This headline act removes the one cable that ruins every otherwise-beautiful WFH setup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The desk plugs in where it should &#8211; at the bottom of the leg &#8211; rather than into an obscure powerboard near the crossmember.<\/p>\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\/08\/best-standing-desk-in-australia-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desk-in-australia-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desk-in-australia-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desk-in-australia-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desk-in-australia.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The Stando Pulse&#8217;s power cord plugs in where it should &#8211; at the bottom of the leg.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stando doubles down on smart features with a huge cable tray equipped with eight outward-facing power sockets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the same design that&#8217;s now standard on Desky and UpDown desks &#8211; perfect if you constantly need to plug and unplug gear.<\/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\">I&#8217;ve been told that Stando is the original creator of this cable tray design. It&#8217;s so good that other brands allegedly <s>stole<\/s> borrowed it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You also get fancy click-together legs, which make the assembly less painful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although, as I&#8217;ve mentioned above, this feature doesn&#8217;t reduce the overall assembly time in a meaningful way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Wobbling isn&#8217;t an issue. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s on par with the best standing desks in Australia, like UpDown and Desky. And it&#8217;s more sturdy than 9am Home&#8217;s desks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>End-to-end 10-year warranty is a nice touch. It covers 100% of the desk &#8211; unlike all other brands, which nickel-and-dime you by splitting coverage.<\/p>\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\/08\/best-standing-desk-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desk-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desk-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desk-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-standing-desk.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Paired with a Haworth Fern office chair, the Pulse creates a professional-looking workstation.<\/em><\/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>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are quirks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hidden power design limits how far the legs can compress, leaving the Pulse with a tall 69 cm minimum height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shorter users may struggle to get comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also one of the pricier desks in this review, thanks to all the built-in cable-management tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll pay about a $300-$350 premium for a Pulse when compared with a similarly-specced desk from UpDown, Desky or Stand Desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And unlike UpDown or Stand Desk, Stando doesn\u2019t offer a 100-day trial, which may make some of you nervous.<\/p>\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\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-standing-desk-in-australia.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The Stando Pulse looks smart and tidy when extended to full height.<\/em><\/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>Overall.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3px\" 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\"><strong>How Does The Stando Pulse Sit-Stand Desk Stack Up?<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Price<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Build Quality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aesthetics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cable Management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease of Assembly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Extra Features<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Warranties &amp; Returns<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>OVERALL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4.4\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"flexi\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stando Pulse is a desk for you if you appreciate clever engineering and care deeply about keeping your setup clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forget about it if you&#8217;re looking for a bargain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you value time, hate cable clutter and want something that\u2019s both premium and practical, the Stando Pulse is a great choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just check that you&#8217;re taller than 175 cm \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/stando-pulse\/\">Visit The Stando Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"stilford\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Stilford Lectern\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/stilford-lectern\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Stilford Lectern<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Great if you live in a tiny apartment (or if you want to keep your fixed-height desk<\/strong>).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/stilford-standing-desk-844x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/stilford-standing-desk-844x1024.jpg 844w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/stilford-standing-desk-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/stilford-standing-desk-768x932.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/stilford-standing-desk-1265x1536.jpg 1265w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/stilford-standing-desk.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: You can roll the Stilford Lectern anywhere you want.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I encountered this puppy while casually browsing the standing desks section of my local Officeworks on a Saturday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>What? Doesn&#8217;t everyone do that?<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially expecting to dismiss it as cheap rubbish, I quickly realised how wrong I was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a very impressive little standing desk. So much so that I ended up buying one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Reasons To Buy &#038; Avoid The Stilford Lectern.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Buy:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Very budget-friendly.<\/li><li>Doesn&#8217;t wobble much considering its single-pole design.<\/li><li>No electrical components means it will last a lifetime. <\/li><li>Sold and backed by Officeworks.<\/li><li>You can keep your existing fixed-heigh desk.<\/li><li>Great for tiny spaces.<\/li><li>Easily wheel it anywhere you want. Work from your balcony, alfresco, living room or home office.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Avoid:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Small desktop size means you can&#8217;t use it with large monitors or desktop computers.<\/li><li>You&#8217;ll need to buy a laptop arm and external input devices to improve ergonomics.<\/li><li>You can buy an Artiss &#8211; a &#8220;real&#8221; standing desk &#8211; for about the same price.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Who Should Buy The Stilford?&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        This Standing Desk Is For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>People who don&#8217;t want to throw out or sell their existing fixed-height desk.<\/li><li>Workers who want to spend most of their workday sitting, with short periods of standing in between.<\/li><li>Small business owners who want to give their empoyess the option to work standing without having to reconfigure the office.<\/li><li>People who want the flexibility to work from anywhere in their home. <\/li><li>People who live in tiny apartments.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        This Standing Desk Is Not For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Workers who want a full-size, &#8220;real&#8221; height-adjustable standing desk.<\/li><li>Workers who don&#8217;t have a laptop.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Specifications.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <ul>\n<li><strong>Load Capacity<\/strong>: 40kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop Sizes<\/strong>: 60x50cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension Height<\/strong>: 75-115cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty<\/strong>: 15 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk-Free Trial<\/strong>: No, but Officeworks will accept a return if you change your mind within 30 days, provided the desk is in sellable condition and includes original packaging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Today&#8217;s Best Deals.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"reviewlist\"} --><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 Stilford: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Stilford Lectern\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/stilford-lectern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener\">Check Officeworks<\/a>.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:69px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold on, Steven. This is not a real standing desk, I hear you say. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you&#8217;re right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But not everyone needs a full-size, electrically adjustable, permanently fixed, 75kg monstrosity that costs $1,500.<\/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\">The Stilford Lectern will appeal to people who want to retain their existing (i.e., non-height-adjustable) desk, but also want to stand for a few hours daily.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can roll it around, which gives you the flexibility to work from your living room one day and from your balcony the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its tiny footprint means you can stash it away in an unused part of your home when you&#8217;re done with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The build quality is a welcome surprise. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its single-pole design, it&#8217;s more sturdy than many standing desks I&#8217;ve had the (mis)fortune to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sit-stand-desk-accessory-1024x826.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sit-stand-desk-accessory-1024x826.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sit-stand-desk-accessory-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sit-stand-desk-accessory-768x620.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sit-stand-desk-accessory.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: A handy tray for your stationery is at the rear of the desktop.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not as wobble-free as the Artiss or any of the premium desks above, but even at full extension, the wobbles are acceptable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All parts feel good to the touch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The frame is made from solid metal. And yes, the desktop is made from particleboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The quality of the desktop is very similar to that of Artiss. It&#8217;s typical mass-produced office value fare &#8211; not special, but not offensive.<\/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\">Officeworks will deliver the Stilford Lectern to most metro areas for $49.95.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The height adjustment is very simple and fully manual, via a little lever at the bottom of the desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The back of the desktop houses a handy tray for storing small booklets, pens and your morning brew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the Stilford lectern is cheap, but some will say that at $306, it&#8217;s overpriced. For context, an Ikea Trotten (below) is $299, while the Artiss (above) starts at $290!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of those are &#8220;real&#8221; standing desks, with larger desktops and two legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is a valid point, but your decision will depend on your needs. If you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>The<\/strong> cheapest possible traditional standing desk, buy the Artiss.<\/li><li><strong>To supplement <\/strong>your existing sitting desk with<strong> <\/strong>a smart-looking, movable standing table, get the Stilford.  <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Stilford&#8217;s biggest downside is ergonomics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-small-standing-desk-1024x826.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-small-standing-desk-1024x826.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-small-standing-desk-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-small-standing-desk-768x620.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/the-best-small-standing-desk.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The Vivo laptop arm raises the screen to eye level, freeing up space on the desktop.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your laptop&#8217;s screen will always be at the same level as your keyboard, which means you&#8217;ll always be looking down at your screen while standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I fixed this issue by buying a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dE8jL5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$69 Vivo laptop arm from Amazon<\/a>. However, this bumped the total price up to $375. You&#8217;ll also need an external keyboard and mouse. If you don&#8217;t already own those, budget another $150-$250. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Is it worth the investment? <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Only you can decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest of Stilford&#8217;s downsides are, predictably, the opposites of its strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workspace is not large. It is enough for a laptop, an external keyboard and mouse, a small notepad, a phone, and a few pens, but not much more.<\/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\">Raising the laptop using the Vivo laptop arm frees up a lot of space.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of laptops, they&#8217;re the best use case for this desk. Despite its sturdiness, I wouldn&#8217;t place a computer monitor or desktop computer on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/standing-lectern-1024x826.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/standing-lectern-1024x826.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/standing-lectern-300x242.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/standing-lectern-768x620.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/standing-lectern.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Placing your laptop directly on the desktop eats up most of the available space. Nonetheless, the desktop is large enough to be useful.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll start rolling it, forget to unplug the cable and watch your expensive electrical equipment tumble to the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stilford would agree with my recommendation, so it doesn&#8217;t offer cable management accessories with the lectern. But you can definitely park it next to a wall power plug to charge your laptop.<\/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>Verdict.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" 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\"><strong>How Does Stilford Lectern Stack Up?<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Price<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Build Quality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aesthetics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cable Management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease of Assembly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Extra Features<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Warranties &amp; Returns<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>OVERALL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>3.3\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inexpensive and versatile, the Stilford is the oddball standing desk in this review. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the ocean of same-same products, it offers you the flexibility that no other standing desk can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/stilford-lectern\/\">View The Stilford Desk At Officeworks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"steelcase\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Steelcase Migration SE Pro\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/steelcase-migration-se-pro\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Steelcase Migration SE Pro<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The most stylish (but expensive) standing desk.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/standing-desk-steelcase-1024x758.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/standing-desk-steelcase-1024x758.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/standing-desk-steelcase-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/standing-desk-steelcase-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/standing-desk-steelcase.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: I viewed and photographed the Migration SE Pro in Steelcase&#8217;s Sydney retail shop.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Reasons To Buy &#038; Avoid The Steelcase Migration SE.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Buy:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Stylish, upmarket aesthetic makes you feel like you&#8217;re getting a lot of desk for your money.<\/li><li>Solid internals (dual motors, solid frame, 4-button programmable controller).<\/li><li>12 years of warranty on electronics, lifetime on the frame.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        Reasons To Avoid:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Price will be an issue for most people.<\/li><li>The 1400x750mm max destop size and 650mm minumum height will be limiting to some users.<\/li><li>Flip top cable manageemt flap looks unfinished.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Who Should Buy The Steelcase Migration SE Standing Desk?&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"acf-do-dont-card-accordion\">\n            <div class=\"left\">\n                <div class=\"card-left\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        This Standing Desk Is For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>People who hire interior designers, or are interior designers<\/li><li>People who wear thick-rimmed glasses, are &#8220;in the arts&#8221;, and find notes of &#8220;asparagus&#8221; in their Merlot.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"right\">\n                <div class=\"card-right\">\n                    <div class=\"title\">\n                        This Standing Desk Is Not For:&nbsp;\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul>\n                        <li>Price-sensitive people.<\/li><li>Photographers, videographers, traders and gamers who run ultra-wide screens, or multiple screens.<\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Specifications.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <ul>\n<li><strong>Load Capacity<\/strong>: 125 kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop Sizes<\/strong>: 120x70cm, 140x70cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension Height<\/strong>: 65-125cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty<\/strong>: 12 years on electronics, lifetime on frame.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk-Free Trial<\/strong>: None.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-block-accordion\">\n    <details>\n        <summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">\n            Today&#8217;s Best Deals.&nbsp;\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"gb-accordion-content\">\n            <p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"reviewlist\"} --><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\" class=\"reviewlist\">\u27a4 Steelcase Migration SE Pro: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/steelcase-migration-se-pro\/\">Check Steelcase Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The sad reality is that while most standing desks appear reasonably stylish, none are particularly beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Migration SE Pro addresses this issue with a sophisticated, clean, and minimalist design. Think of it as a stylish office desk that also happens to be adjustable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/steelcase-migration-standing-desk-review\/\">Steelcase Migration Pro SE Full Review: The Good, Bad &amp; Ugly<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a desk for people who appreciate a great aesthetic &#8211; and are not sensitive to price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At nearly $2,000 (plus shipping), the Migration SE Pro is expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>However, to consider it &#8220;overpriced&#8221; would be a mistake. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Steelcase is a premium brand, and the desk&#8217;s design language signals exclusivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this context, the high sticker price is not a downside &#8211; it&#8217;s part of the appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"809\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/steelcase-standing-desk-australia-809x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/steelcase-standing-desk-australia-809x1024.jpg 809w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/steelcase-standing-desk-australia-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/steelcase-standing-desk-australia-768x972.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/steelcase-standing-desk-australia-1214x1536.jpg 1214w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/steelcase-standing-desk-australia.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The traditional T-leg design, featuring two-tone round column segments, creates a sleek, futuristic look.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that Migration SE&#8217;s build quality aligns with the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commercial-grade pressure laminate desktop with a contrast-coloured chamfered front edge looks striking <em><strong>and<\/strong><\/em> feels nice to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Seven colour schemes are available, ranging from light beech tones to dark bronze hues. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The frame is stable front-to-back and side-to-side, with a 125kg lifting capacity and a speedy 38mm\/sec adjustment speed. <\/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\">Tubular legs are usually a red flag for me due to their notoriously poor glide fit, but I&#8217;m happy to report that they&#8217;re not an issue here.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, shorter users may find the 65 cm minimum height limiting. If that&#8217;s you, a Desky, with its 60 cm lowest height setting, may be the best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love the &#8220;Flip Top&#8221; cable management feature at the rear of the desk, which allows you to run cables directly to the cable management tray without having to rummage under your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Accessing the cable management tray from the top &#8211; rather than crawling underneath &#8211; is a smarter design. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnus Pro is the only other standing desk in this review that offers this feature (but Magnus&#8217; tray is much wider and more usable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cable-management-for-steelcase-desk-1024x758.jpg\" alt=\"cable-management-for-steelcase-desk\" class=\"wp-image-107697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cable-management-for-steelcase-desk-1024x758.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cable-management-for-steelcase-desk-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cable-management-for-steelcase-desk-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cable-management-for-steelcase-desk.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The &#8220;Flip Top&#8221; cable management lid at the rear of the desk works very well, but looks untidy when closed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I wish the Steelcase designers had created cutouts in the lid for cables. These would allow the lid to close fully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partially open lid detracts from the clean lines of the Migration Pro.<\/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\">Two desktop sizes are available, and both are comparatively compact. The 120&#215;70 cm desk is a compact option that will appeal to those with limited space. Meanwhile, the larger 140&#215;70 cm option offers about 20% less desktop space than the &#8220;industry standard&#8221; 150&#215;75 cm size offered by most competitors.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonetheless, it will easily accommodate most users, except those who run two large monitors side-by-side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is this the right standing desk for you? Well, it depends on your priorities. If you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Want a practical<\/strong>, high-quality standing desk, UpDown, Desky and Stand Desk are better options.<\/li><li><strong>Have an eye <\/strong>for design and\/or want a feature piece in your home office, the Migration SE Pro is worth every dollar. <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, Steelcase&#8217;s warranty is the best of all desks in this review. You get total peace of mind with 12 years of coverage on electronics and a lifetime warranty on the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overall.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>How Does Steelcase Migration SE Pro Sit-Stand Desk Stack Up?<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Price<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Build Quality<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aesthetics<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cable Management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ease of Assembly<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Extra Features<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Warranties &amp; Returns<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>OVERALL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"> <strong>4.3\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"flexi\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/steelcase-migration-se-pro\/\">Visit The Steelcase Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"moov\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Recess Stand-Up Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/recess-stand-up-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Recess<\/a>, <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flexispot Stand-Up Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/flexispot-stand-up-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Flexispot E7-Pro<\/a>, <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Omnidesk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/omnidesk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Omnidesk Ascent<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Decent standing desks (with issues you must be aware of).<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These brands sell premium standing desks that I chose to disqualify from the leading pack &#8211; for a number of reasons that I&#8217;ll discuss below.<\/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><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Recess Stand-Up Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/recess-stand-up-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Recess<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 100% Aussie company sells standing desks at the ~$1,000 price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their key differentiator is the fun range of colour choices. These include green and blue legs as well as green and black desktops.<\/p>\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\/08\/recess-standing-desk-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/recess-standing-desk-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/recess-standing-desk-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/recess-standing-desk-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/recess-standing-desk.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Recess standing desk speced with blue legs and walnut desktop. The colour contrast is nice &#8211; if you&#8217;re going for that early-stage startup look.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company has a Sydney showroom, where you can touch, feel and smell your sit-stand desk before buying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>My biggest concern with Recess is its warranty.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite premium-level pricing, it offers the most oddball warranty of all desks in this review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lifetime warranty on the desktop and frame is best-in-class. But the two-year coverage on electrical components is among the shortest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only the $300 Artiss offers a shorter warranty..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This worries me when spending about $1,000 on a standing desk, as electronics are parts most likely to fail.  <\/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\">Recess&#8217; premium competitors, such as UpDown, Desky, SecretLab and StandDesk, cover electronics for between 5 and 10 years.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/recess-stand-up-desk\/\">Visit The Recess Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Flexispot Stand-Up Desk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/flexispot-stand-up-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Flexispot E-7 Pro<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flexispot is a US-based company that sells a range of standing desks, from budget-minded wobbly nightmares to the flagship E-7 Pro.<\/p>\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\/08\/flexispot-standing-desk-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/flexispot-standing-desk-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/flexispot-standing-desk-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/flexispot-standing-desk-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/flexispot-standing-desk.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The E-7 looks promising, but my #1 concern with Flexispot is support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I suspect the company drop-ships the desks directly from a US warehouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If something goes wrong during the delivery (or after), would you rather be dealing with a medium-sized, direct-to-consumer Australian company in your timezone or a huge business-to-business retailer in the US?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/flexispot-stand-up-desk\/\">Visit The Flexispot Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"omni\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Omnidesk\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/omnidesk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Omnidesk Ascent<\/a>.<\/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-front-view.jpg\" alt=\"omnidesk vs updown vs desky\" 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>On 19th November, I decided to move the Omnidesk into the last position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a difficult decision, because I love the desk &#8211; and it tied with Desky and Stand Desk in the #2 spot for all of 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the company has been experiencing stock issues since September. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>All of their desks are currently &#8220;sold out&#8221;. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I contacted the company for clarification. They assured me that business is operating as usual, and stock issues will be resolved by October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as of the time of this writing, we&#8217;re well and truly into November &#8211; and the situation is the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don&#8217;t want to speculate what may be happening behind the scenes. But the more time passes, the less this looks like a simple supply chain glitch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I&#8217;m not comfortable recommending Omnidesk until the company fixes this issue.<\/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 Standing Desks You Must Avoid.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all standing desks are created equal. These models are very popular &#8211; but not for the right reasons.<\/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>Ikea Standing Desks: Trotten, Bekant &amp; Idasen.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-standing-desk-australia-1024x753.jpeg\" alt=\"ikea standing desk\" class=\"wp-image-75053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-standing-desk-australia-1024x753.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-standing-desk-australia-300x221.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-standing-desk-australia-768x565.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-standing-desk-australia.jpeg 1292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The Ikea Trotten looks quite smart from a distance. You notice the budget construction when you get close and interact with it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ikea Trotten is a manual standing desk for people on a tight budget. I inspected it closely the last time I visited Ikea and walked away feeling more impressed than I thought I&#8217;d be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>I expected it to feel cheap<\/strong>, wobbly and flimsy, but it wasn&#8217;t. <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it was nowhere near as sturdy as the premium options from UpDown and Desky, but at 20-40% of their price (depending on your choice of desktop), it&#8217;s not a fair comparison. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>A cheap and cheerful vibe is certainly there, but for about $300, can you complain?<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, yes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Artiss Standing Desk | Single Motor\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/artiss-standing-desk\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Artiss<\/a> is $290-$390 &#8211; and it&#8217;s much better. And it will get delivered to your door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trotten will appeal to university students and early-stage startup founders who have been kicked out of all local cafes for overstaying their welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The main problem with the Ikea Trotten is its tiny 50kg maximum load limit. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\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\">Laptop warriors won&#8217;t find this a problem, but if you have a couple of monitors and a desktop PC, you may find yourself nudging against it rather quickly. Don&#8217;t forget that your arms rest on your desk &#8211; and count towards the weight limit.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bekant sit-stand desk is Ikea&#8217;s cheap-ish option. I excluded it from this lineup because of its telescopic round legs (notorious for being wobbly) and so-so desktop finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The Ikea Idasen sit-stand desk is the flagship, but it also didn&#8217;t make the cut. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While its desktop is much better than Bekant&#8217;s the telescopic legs are a deal-breaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It retails for about $950; for this price, you&#8217;re almost in UpDown and Desky territory.<\/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>Pros.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Prices <\/strong>range from very cheap to reasonably cheap.<\/li><li><strong>Great<\/strong> returns policy.<\/li><li><strong style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Ikea <\/strong>reputation.<\/li><\/ul><\/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>Cons.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Looks<\/strong> and feels cheap &#8211; because it is.<\/li><li><strong>Um.<\/strong> Ikea reputation.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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\">Is Melamine Better Than Wood Veneer?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">The biggest difference between melamine and wood veneer is that the former is made from plastic, while the latter is made from real wood. Both are bonded to a particleboard during manufacture to create the outermost layer of the desktop. Melamine is cheaper and more durable, so it&#8217;s more popular in commercial offices.<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>My Criteria For Choosing The Best Standing Desk.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 7 categories I used to evaluate each standing desk are below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Build quality<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Does the desk wobble? How much metal is in the frame? How thick are the crossmembers? Does the controller feel cheap? Does it have subtle &#8216;nice-to-have&#8217; details (e.g., rubber grommets between metal parts)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Aesthetics<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How many desktop wood choices are available? Do entry-level wood choices feel cheap? What does the controller look like?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><strong>Warranties &amp; returns<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">What do you get, above and beyond the standard Australian consumer protections? Can you get a full refund if you don&#8217;t like the desk?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ease of assembly<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How clear are the assembly instructions? How many boxes does the desk arrive in? Do the parts fit logically?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Cable management<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Is the cable tray included? How useful is it? Does the desk have grommets, cable channels or scallops?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Extra features<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Does the desk have any unexpected &#8220;nice to have&#8221; features? (For example, wireless charging pads, built-in cable management slots).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">How much value does the standing desk offer in the context of its price segment?<\/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>The 3 Types of Standing Desks &#8211; Explained.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve probably realised that &#8220;standing desk&#8221; can refer to one of 3 product types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terms like \u201cstanding desk\u201d, \u201cadjustable sit-stand desk\u201d, &#8220;standing table&#8221; and \u201cstand-up desk\u201d are often used interchangeably when referring to all of these product types.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adjustable-height-stand-up-desk.jpg\" alt=\"adjustable height stand up desk\" class=\"wp-image-68596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adjustable-height-stand-up-desk.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adjustable-height-stand-up-desk-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adjustable-height-stand-up-desk-1024x560.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/adjustable-height-stand-up-desk-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:68px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Sit-Stand Desk Converters.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/standing-desk-converter-1024x560.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/standing-desk-converter-1024x560.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/standing-desk-converter-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/standing-desk-converter-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/standing-desk-converter.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: A very basic standing desk converter. You can pick one of these up for less than $250.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A converter is a device you place on top of your existing desktop. It moves up and down, elevating your workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People choose converters because they&#8217;re much cheaper than floor-standing electric standing desks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re also more practical, as you can keep your existing desk (and put away the converter if you don&#8217;t use it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But they&#8217;re a suboptimal option because of their poor lifting capacity. <\/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\">They also raise your existing desktop by about 3cm. If you&#8217;re tall, you&#8217;ll probably need to buy a taller office chair (or buy an extra-long gas piston for your existing chair).<\/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>2. Adjustable Height Standing Desks.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/adjustable-height-standing-desk-1024x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/adjustable-height-standing-desk-1024x675.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/adjustable-height-standing-desk-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/adjustable-height-standing-desk-768x506.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/adjustable-height-standing-desk.jpeg 1126w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The Desky dual at nearly full extension. Easily one of the best standing desks in Australia.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Floor-standing adjustable desks offer unbeatable ergonomics. I focused exclusively on them in this review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get two desks in one device &#8211; a standing desk and a traditional sitting desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are available in three types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Manually<\/strong> <strong>Adjustable<\/strong>. You change the desk&#8217;s height by operating a hand crank. These desks have low lifting capacity (between 50 kg and 100 kg) but are cheaper than electrically adjustable desks. <\/li><li><strong>Electrically<\/strong> <strong>Adjustable<\/strong>. You raise and lower the desk by pushing a button, and letting the motors do the rest. Single-motor models have lower lifting capacities (between 60 kg and 80 kg), while dual-motor models can lift as much as 150 kg.<\/li><li><strong>Pneumatically<\/strong> <strong>Adjustable<\/strong>. Relatively rare in Australia, these use a pressure coil assembly to push the desktop up. I don&#8217;t recommend them, as they&#8217;re simultaneously complex and expensive.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\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\">The main downside of an adjustable height floor-standing desk is that it will make your current desk obsolete. You&#8217;ll need to sell it or give it away.<\/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. Fixed-Height Standing Desks.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"941\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fixed-height-standing-desk-941x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fixed-height-standing-desk-941x1024.jpg 941w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fixed-height-standing-desk-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fixed-height-standing-desk-768x836.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fixed-height-standing-desk.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: This unusual-looking contraption isn&#8217;t height-adjustable. You&#8217;ll be staring down at your laptop all day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixed-height standing desks are typically made from wood, and feature much smaller desktops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>I eliminated them from this review entirely, because of their limited value in the context of WFH. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ergonomics is all about adjustment. Why confine yourself to a fixed standing height when you have one that adjusts perfectly to your needs?<\/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>Frequently Asked Questions About Standing Desks.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I receive a lot of emails from people who are about to purchase their first stand-up desk. Below are my answers to the most common queries.<\/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. Manual vs Electric Standing Desks: Which <\/strong>Are<strong> Best?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people prefer manual standing desks due to their perceived reliability. The fewer electronics, the fewer chances of something going wrong, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Wrong.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual lifting mechanisms are not immune to failure, while modern electronics are extremely reliable and cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are not likely to experience issues with the lifting motors of your electric standing desk &#8211; especially if you buy one of the best-rated options in my review.<\/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\">Only buy a manual standing desk if your office doesn&#8217;t have a reliable power supply.<\/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>2. How Important Is Stability?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Very. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working on a standing desk that wobbles is very annoying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to popular opinion, placing more equipment on the desktop (e.g., large monitors) does not solve the issue. It has precisely the opposite effect, as it raises the desk\u2019s centre of gravity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the low to mid-range, most standing desks are very stable. Even the cheap ones.<\/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\">But price alone is not the best predictor of stability. I&#8217;ve tested plenty of desks that cost more than $1,000 and wobble horrendously.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Side-to-side instability is particularly difficult to eliminate, but it&#8217;s also not as important, as you&#8217;re unlikely to introduce lateral motion to your workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Front-to-back stability is your priority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will largely depend on the build quality of the columns. The less play between the columns, and the more overlap between each section, the more sturdy the desk will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. How Slow Is Too Slow?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most standing desks on the Australian market are fast enough. Anything above 30mm\/sec is fine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Budget brands (e.g., Artiss) are likely to lift at a more modest speed (about 25mm\/sec). It&#8217;s a little frustrating, but not infuriating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some manufacturers offer speeds as high as 50mm\/sec (Stand Desk) and 43mm\/sec (Omnidesk), but they achieve this by sacrificing maximum lifting load. <\/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\">Don&#8217;t get caught up in these nuances &#8211; they&#8217;re not important.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Should You Buy A Cheap Standing Desk?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I haven\u2019t included any of the ultra-cheap desks in this review. While it\u2019s possible to pick one up on Amazon or at Officeworks for less than $250, this is an exercise in false economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dodgy connection points, thin metal and el-cheapo electronics add up to poor stability and questionable longevity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally wouldn\u2019t place my Apple Studio Display on one of these.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stepping up to mid and upper-range standing desks has a number of payoffs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>You get thicker columns<\/strong>, heavier feet and more robust actuators. While desks at this price point are not always rock-solid, none of them feel like they\u2019ll blow over with a gust of wind.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>You also get one-touch adjustment<\/strong> with programmable buttons, as well as well-calibrated collision avoidance sensors. Bluetooth connectivity, timers and built-in chargers are also the norm.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Gears inside the columns<\/strong> also receive an upgrade. These are hidden from view inside the lifting columns, so manufacturers love to cut costs here. Cheap gears will wear out or break if your desk is overloaded, or runs into your chair (and the anti-collision sensor malfunctions).\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Motor quality<\/strong> is reflected in desk lifting speeds and maximum lifting loads. The higher they are, the more torquey the motors. Stronger motors last longer than cheap ones because they work less hard when lifting the same load.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Stronger warranties<\/strong> give you more peace of mind. Expect about 7-10 years on frames and electronics from premium brands and as low as 1 year from cheaper ones. Also, warranties are only as strong as the brands that offer them. When something goes wrong, I like knowing exactly which throat I need to choke, and where it\u2019s located \ud83d\ude42<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Are Standing Desks Good For Your Health?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\">Yes and no. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"9ecf31c0-ad4f-4fb5-8ead-f7a779677d43\">According to Australian&nbsp;musculoskeletal physiotherapist Antony Lo, moving throughout your workday is the most important thing you can do for your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>&#8220;Standing gives you opportunities to move more &#8211; that&#8217;s it&#8221;, says Antony.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body is happiest if it adopts various positions throughout the day. Alternate between sitting and standing every 1-2 hours for best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, standing desks are not a miracle cure that is guaranteed to make your aches disappear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ql-align-center\"><strong>6. Are Standing Desks Worth It?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\">Yes. After switching from a regular sit-down desk, I haven&#8217;t looked back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>I start my day sitting.<\/strong> After working for 2-3 hours, I switch to standing mode until lunch.<br><\/li><li><strong>After lunch,<\/strong> I tend to stand again for a couple of hours, and finish my day sitting.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This works best for me. What&#8217;s your sit\/stand schedule? Let me know in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\">By the way, you&#8217;ll find studies &#8220;proving&#8221; that standing desks increase productivity by 45%. I call BS on this one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\">Productive people are productive regardless of their surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I started my first business, I worked like an animal for 12 hours daily &#8211; from a cheap couch and a $50 laptop table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Which Accessories Should I Buy For My Stand-Up Desk?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t get carried away. It&#8217;s easy to spend over $2,000 on desk accessories, but in my experience, most of them are useless. Here are the top five upgrades I recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Accessory<\/th><th>Budget<\/th><th>Why You Need It<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ergonomic<\/strong> <strong>Chair<\/strong><\/td><td>$350-$2,000<\/td><td>Chairs with at least 8 points of adjustment and 8 years of warranty are best.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lockable<\/strong> <strong>Drawer<\/strong><\/td><td>$100-$150<\/td><td>Located under your desktop, it keeps your workspace clutter-free. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cable Management<\/strong><\/td><td>$100-$200<\/td><td>Invest in a cable channel, extra power boards, cable ties and a cable spine to keep your workspace tidy and remove tripping hazards.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lockable Storage Cabinet<\/strong><\/td><td>$200-$300<\/td><td>For keeping your paperwork, files, extra hardware and spare stationery.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Standing Mat<\/strong><\/td><td>$50<\/td><td>Non-negotiable. A mat quadruples the length of time you can stand before your feet get sore.<\/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<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\">People accessorise their stand-up desks with under-desk treadmills and balance boards, but in my experience, these are fads that are more likely to collect dust than help you get in shape.<\/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>8. How long do adjustable desks last?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of adjustable desk manufacturers provide a minimum three-year warranty, while the top ones offer a 10-year warranty on all parts and desktops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Your adjustable desk will serve you reliably for a long time as long as you don&#8217;t approach or exceed its maximum lifting capacity.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:69px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Do electric adjustable standing desks consume a lot of electricity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, electric standing desks consume minimal electricity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, they use around 150 W when actively in use, solely powering the dual motors and (if present) the wireless phone charger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>If you continuously adjust the desk between sitting and standing positions for 1 year, you&#8217;d use about $50 of electricity.<\/span><\/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>10. What size desktop is best for my home office?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most sit-stand desktops on the Australian market are sold in the following widths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>120 cm<\/strong><\/td><td>Best for small inner-city apartments and terraces (less than 120 square metres).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>150 cm<\/strong><\/td><td>Best for regular-sized Australian homes (250 &#8211; 350 square metres).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>180 cm<\/strong><\/td><td>Best for two-person setups, as well as single users with a lot of gear.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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\">What if I Have A Very Small Home Office?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Keep your desktop&#8217;s depth under 60 cm (most desktops range between 60 cm and 80 cm).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\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>11. What&#8217;s the difference between static and dynamic rating?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your forearms aren&#8217;t that heavy, and neither are your computer, monitor, coffee mug, and notepad. They are unlikely to weigh more than 25 kg.<\/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\">Standing desk manufacturers tend to set desk lifting limits between 50 kg and 180 kg. While you&#8217;re never likely to exceed their limits during a typical workday, the rating is a great proxy indicator of the desk&#8217;s overall build quality. A higher rating means motors with more torque, rated for a greater number of cycles.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you need to know about static desk lift capacities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Static Rating<\/strong><\/td><td>Refers to the maximum load you can place on a stationary desk.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dynamic Rating<\/strong><\/td><td>Refers to the maximum load you can place on the desk while it&#8217;s either rising or lowering.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Burnt-out motors are typically the most common cause of electric desk faults. The less wear and tear you place on the motors, the longer they&#8217;re likely to last. <\/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\">If your desk is rated to 60 kg and you place a 30 kg load on it, it will operate at 50% of its maximum capacity. However, if your desk is rated to 150 kg, the same load will only represent 20% of its maximum capacity.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>The latter scenario will likely result in warranty claims or expensive repairs.<\/span><\/div><\/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>Why Did I Write This Review?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was starting my first business, I worked from my kitchen table for 60 hours a day. This type of scrappiness is vital when starting out, but it&#8217;s not sustainable in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to invest in a home office that separates your living and work areas, or you&#8217;ll never be able to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Standing desks can help you do this.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the Internet is full of BS astroturf reviews that sell myths and make false promises to potential standing desk buyers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Sitting<\/strong> is the new smoking (it&#8217;s not).<\/li><li><strong>Standing<\/strong> has a lot of health benefits (this is somewhat true, but the science is flimsy).<\/li><li><strong>Standing<\/strong> at work helps you burn more calories (it doesn&#8217;t).<\/li><li><strong>Certain<\/strong> standing desks are much better than others (this is only true when comparing very cheap vs very expensive desks. As I&#8217;ve shown above, most standing desks at the same price point are more similar than different. <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I also discovered that hidden incentives skew the reviews in favour of the publishers and desk retailers. You, the consumer, are left in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first type of &#8220;<strong><em>best standing desk review<\/em><\/strong>&#8221; you&#8217;ll see online is of the &#8220;desk for a favourable review&#8221; variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A standing desk company sends a desk to a content creator, expecting a glowing review in return. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The content creator (usually a young guy with aspirations of fame and glory) takes the bait. He gets a free desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>&#8220;Look ma, I&#8217;m an influencer now.&#8221;<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The second type of &#8220;<strong><em>best standing desk review<\/em><\/strong>&#8221; is even worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This &#8220;expert&#8221; is usually middle-aged guy with a soul-sucking 9-5 job he is desperately trying to escape by building a review site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has never seen the desk in person and instead regurgitated conclusions from other reviews, likely using ChatGPT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He wants you to buy the desk so he can finally tell his boss to go f*ck himself and never work again. His financial freedom is just around the corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passive income, baby!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>What neither of these guys realises<\/strong> is that they&#8217;re one Google update away from being wiped out.<\/li><li><strong>What you don&#8217;t realise<\/strong> is that their recommendations have nothing to do with your needs. <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes me different?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My businesses generate over $5m in top-line revenue each year, and I have a team of over 15 people working for me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the commissions I receive from this review are nice, I&#8217;m not exactly relying on this money to live. 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