Best Standing Desk Tier List (15 Desks Ranked)

I've had the opportunity to use more than 40 standing desks in the past 6 years. In this video, I rank 15 of the most popular options in my Best Standing Desk Tier List.

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[LRRPEXILE]

The NewHeights S Series starting At $6, 999.00!... Unless you have money to burn just to brag about having one, that makes it to the top of the stupidest purchase list.

[MO-njtj]

desk youtubers never fails to amaze me.. wobbly af and puts it on A tier.. normal people wont care abt whether you copy a tech or sht we just want a stable desk aesthethics is a bonus. You dont look below the table in the place.

[NeonShores]

So the Herman Miller is wobbly, has dated electronics, janky cable management, and ugly veneer top and it gets an A tier?

[gabrieles]

I hope to see the Secretlab Magnus Pro (XL) in one of those videos. It seems like a great option with the built in cable management and a lot of customizable options!

[Invisibleflame]

I don't get the point of this tier list. You've taken a bunch of desks from totally different price points and compared them. Of cause the Flexispot entry level desk is doing to be worse than a desk that costs 4 times the price.

An entry level tier list would have been helpful as there's 100s of options, especially with all the Amazon knock offs.

Equally as useful would be a higher price point tier list. For people looking to drop 1k on something like the secret lab Magnus pro. How does that compare to other options at that price point like the Herman miller options

[braunhausmedia]

Been using an Autonomous desk for over four years and I love it. Never had a single problem with it.

[aberdeenmeadows]

Great video. What would have been very helpful would be to see how the desk looks and functions with two monitors, docking station, laptop, mouse and keyboard and also describe the length of each of those desks.

[kavabean]

Wish you would review the Flexispot E7. It has a heavier frame but has a good price point.

[darraghchristie]

Great video as usual guys! Would you have any thoughts on the Secret Lab Magnus Pro (apart from the tacky gamer aesthetic)?

[nithia]

Got a V1 Uplift desk almost 10 years ago and it has been serving me well but now it is time to upgrade from a 48x30 top to a 60x30 or even a 72x30 and I like that I have that option with the frame being expandable to those lengths and with a weight capacity of 355 lbs the hard wood top I have picked out from Lowes will easily work while still being able to support all of my gear on top.
The mark up on tops though is crazy considering I can get a full 72x30 butcherblock top from Lowes for about $250 and a similar sized hard wood top from any of the desk brands usually runs an extra $500 to $1000 if not more. Yes the top from lowes is only stained and I still have to apply a finish to it but that is only about another $30 to $60 depending on the quantity and quality of the finish, and yes I have to make sure everything is lined up and drill my own holes rather then having pre drilled holes but $250 vs $740 for the same size and wood type is a crazy difference.

I would honestly suggest to anyone that wants a quality motorized desk to see about just getting the frame alone and buying a hard wood countertop of your size of choice. You can get the Uplift V2 commercial frame with the support bar for $550, or even the Vivo frame from amazon for $200 and then check your local hardware store for a top. Just keep in mind a large hard wood top is going to weigh around 70 pounds itself so keep in mind the weight limit of the frame you go with. The cheapest BTOD frame I could find was $740 which tells me they know people could just get an inexpensive wood top so I would avoid that one unless you just want the voice commands.
If you dont have a local hardware store you can get a top from or you dont have the ability to DIY the top then I would go with one of the options that offer the best warrantee and in home setup. Though it is going to cost you.

[hemoglobin]

This is a pretty good review, but sadly incomplete. I love the focus on the electronic, motor and frame manufacturers. If most of these makers would be upfront about their choices, it would make it easier for people to choose the best fit.
Steelcase Migration SE seems to be the preferred lower-price option rather than the Solo. Sad that it wasn't included in the review.
I understand that you can't review everything, but no mention of the Haworth Upseide? Deskhaus Apex ? Evodesk ? Vari Electric ? Ergonofis Sway ? I feel these are all B tier or better and should either have included or at least mentioned.
No 4-leg options? They blow Newheights out of the water in terms of stability and are much cheaper. Some can even be had for about the same money as those A-tier. Think you can have a review of those down the line?

[alphanovaomega]

would really be interested in your guys take on the secret lab magnus standing desk

[JimmyZ]

That was a well-done review and video. Worth a Like & Subscribe for sure!

[philbresnahan]

Great reviews - have watched many of your videos on standing desks and office chairs before pulling the trigger on my purchases. One desk I haven't seen you review is the Flexispot E7. I ended up buying one after seeing other online reviews and I think it's money well spent. I would be interested in your opinion on this desk.

[davyvandeneynde]

Great comparison between the desks. I was wondering how the Flexispot E7 pro would fit in this ranking?

[SooperFlye]

Man, glad I saw this on my homepage. I'm shopping for my very first standing desk & the process is quite overwhelming. I thought shopping around some would be e-z, it ain't. This video and another BTODtv video about standing desks has made the shopping process a little more bearable. THANX!

[valhallabownd]

Need a desk, Amazon has sales right now. Started looking for a channel that can save me research time, pumped to have found your channel. You and project farm are the jam - Sub’d!

[Rabanadas]

Hey guys, great video! Any chance you'll be reviewing the Flexispot E7 any time soon? With Fully now gone from Europe, there doesn't seem to be much choice in the mid-tier category here...

[wtpanos]

I just installed a fully Jarvis l desk, has support frames along both bottoms. Is super solid, you should do an l desk version of this video. Love the channel, long-time watcher and just purchased a returb amia from you all, hoping i like it!

[vinnyhaddad]

After a whole lot of digging and watching Ahnestly’s review I’m gonna get a Deskhaus Apex Pro base (which is pricey at $900) and a 6 ft slab of finished walnut with live edges from a lumber yard. Super excited to build it.