Flipping Over Secretlab MAGNUS Pro XL - Unboxing Review of Sit-Stand Gaming Desk (Clip)

Warning: Prior to flipping over Secretlab MAGNUS Pro XL, ensure that the side with the Control Panel is protected by the foam packaging that was removed in prior steps to avoid potential damage to the panel and scratching on the sides.

Per step 6 of the guide, "With two people, grab the Metal Desk Top and Side Frame with one hand and a Motorized Leg Column in another. Tilt it gently rotating it 90 degrees back, so that the Control Panel is facing down. Then, grab the Metal Desk Top and Side Frame and tilt it gently rotating it 90 degrees back, so that the desk is upright.

Secretlab has released a new version of their MAGNUS gaming desk called the MAGNUS Pro, a sit-to-stand desk.

In our review, we evaluate the setup process and functionality of the largest version they offer, the MAGNUS Pro XL (70" W x 31.5" D). We also detail the order process and overall experience with customer service.

Last year, when Secretlab released their fixed-height MAGNUS desk, we knew a sit-to-stand version was coming soon. As they sell a line of popular ergonomic gaming chairs, it only made sense. As cable management was one of the selling points of that and the current version, we did a full comparison review of it vs. our Mojo Gamer Pro gaming desk bundle (rated 9/10 by IGN). You can watch that video here: