Standing desk recommendation?

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AlDrag

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#304117 5-Apr-2023 17:27

Anyone have any standing desks they swear by or to avoid?

I'm basically on the fence with 3 options, for a 1800mm size.

Loctek $700 (from PBTech) - Seems the cheapest made out of all the options, but also the cheapest (not by much).
Deskbird $949 - Good specs on the weight capacity and speed. Although it's MDF laminate, so not sure if it's going to sag over a short period of time for this length of desk. Seen a review mention it wobbles at standing height, but that's only one review.
Standdesk $1000 - Fastest motors, although weight capacity not as good as desk bird. Bamboo or Birch Ply (with HPL topping) options. Possibly the most durable and stiffest? Also comes with a cable holder. But everything else seems cheap and an after thought.

Hoping someone can help here. Not sure what to get haha.

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#3059459 5-Apr-2023 18:10

Consider how much you might need a motor. Mines a manual. Apart from when I was getting used to it. That was about the only time I’d raise/lower it. Or if I do. It might be be for a day.

Something to consider. Especially if you want to save some cash

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#3059462 5-Apr-2023 18:28

Free Lumi Wood Table Top (1.2m-1.8m) with Purchase of eligible Lumi Electric Sit-Stand Desk (from $399) @ Computer Lounge

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Might need to send Computer Lounge an email about it though. Didn't work when I added both items to my cart. Says deal is valid until April 30, 2023.

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Free Lumi Wood Table Top (1.2m-1.8m) with Purchase of eligible Lumi Electric Sit-Stand Desk (from $399) @ Computer Lounge - ChoiceCheapies

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#3059465 5-Apr-2023 18:40

I spent a fair bit of time looking into standing desks over the last week as my wife needed one to wfh. I settled on the Essentials model of the Standesk 1800 x 800 in Black birch ply. The bamboo top has few reviews of it fading over time. Birch ply is an excellent top and is now used widely in designer kitchens. You can use coupon code without quotes ‘elevatechiro’ for further 10% off the special prices that I found online in a NZ Chiropractors blog post hehe. The top of the range has a very fast motor which may not last long enough and the built in wireless charger gets mixed reviews so the middle of the order Essentials was the ideal model.

I also bought the casters to drag the desk outside on deck and work under the covered patio if wife feels like it as we have laminate floor so easy to drag and top mounted 2x power point/USB for ease of plugging items for quick testing and charging USB devices with ease. The weight limit of standdesk at 120KG for Essentials is plenty. A heavy gaming PC, couple of monitors and a printer will not add up more than 60KG.

The motor in Essential is also faster than any other standing desk supplier in NZ and has support for app via built in Bluetooth to set custom reminders when to sit and stand. If I like the standdesk when it arrives hopefully next week then I will order one for myself as well for home office as I currently have a fixed 2m wide and 900mm deep desk which is great but I would like to stand every now and then when working.

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AlDrag

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#3059467 5-Apr-2023 18:54

billgates:

I spent a fair bit of time looking into standing desks over the last week as my wife needed one to wfh. I settled on the Essentials model of the Standesk 1800 x 800 in Black birch ply. The bamboo top has few reviews of it fading over time. Birch ply is an excellent top and is now used widely in designer kitchens. You can use coupon code without quotes ‘elevatechiro’ for further 10% off the special prices that I found online in a NZ Chiropractors blog post hehe. The top of the range has a very fast motor which may not last long enough and the built in wireless charger gets mixed reviews so the middle of the order Essentials was the ideal model.

I also bought the casters to drag the desk outside on deck and work under the covered patio if wife feels like it as we have laminate floor so easy to drag and top mounted 2x power point/USB for ease of plugging items for quick testing and charging USB devices with ease. The weight limit of standdesk at 120KG for Essentials is plenty. A heavy gaming PC, couple of monitors and a printer will not add up more than 60KG.

The motor in Essential is also faster than any other standing desk supplier in NZ and has support for app via built in Bluetooth to set custom reminders when to sit and stand. If I like the standdesk when it arrives hopefully next week then I will order one for myself as well for home office as I currently have a fixed 2m wide and 900mm deep desk which is great but I would like to stand every now and then when working.

Hmmm maybe this is the one then! My only concern with the birch top is that the laminate top doesn't wrap around the desk, so concerned it'll start peeling up over time from edge scuffs.

But with that coupon, it's tempting to just get it anyway.

I was told by their staff that electric components are warranted for 10 years, but the desk top is only warranted for 2 years. But he may have just been referring to the bamboo desk in that case. HPL is supposedly super durable anyway.

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#3059468 5-Apr-2023 18:57

Wakrak:

Free Lumi Wood Table Top (1.2m-1.8m) with Purchase of eligible Lumi Electric Sit-Stand Desk (from $399) @ Computer Lounge

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Might need to send Computer Lounge an email about it though. Didn't work when I added both items to my cart. Says deal is valid until April 30, 2023.

Some feedback here:

Free Lumi Wood Table Top (1.2m-1.8m) with Purchase of eligible Lumi Electric Sit-Stand Desk (from $399) @ Computer Lounge - ChoiceCheapies

Very cheap! Which is tempting. But cheap for a reason, 750mm instead of 800m depth (extremely minor issue), particle board (cheaper, inferior to MDF?) and only a single motor (not sure if that matters much, but I've heard dual motor is much better).

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#3059568 5-Apr-2023 22:43

AlDrag: ... and only a single motor (not sure if that matters much, but I've heard dual motor is much better).

I'd worry about dual motors only with L-shaped / corner desks. They are there to help evenly lift the load so that the legs don't get bent / stuck somehow. I struggle to imagine people having that uneven of a distribution of weight on a straight table.

We bought the Evolve Electric desk from Uno Furniture in January. It' feels like a solid piece of equipment. No hassles so far. Given the choice, I would have preferred the extra height frame. 22mm/sec can feel a bit slow. Previously, my wife had an Enhance electric desk. Fast up & down motion, super stable & good surface area. Maybe @eluSiveNZ can comment on how he likes the desk?

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#3059600 6-Apr-2023 07:05

We bought half a dozen from standdesk.nz late last year with the 1800mm bamboo top. No complaints so far. I figured the bamboo top would be easiest to sand and varnish if it gets scratched badly. One of the desk tops arrived freight damaged and the company was incredibly easy to deal with about getting that resolved.

We bought two of the CPU holders as samples last week to get the computer off the desk, and when fitting yesterday we noted a manufacturing defect which meant the base of the unit was not aligned by around 5 degrees. I've yet to raise this with the company.

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#3059603 6-Apr-2023 07:16

I get my desks from Powercore PLUS stand sit desk. If you're based in Wellington, the owner will even come and assemble it for you.

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#3059673 6-Apr-2023 09:10

This is my preferred type of stand-up desk.

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#3059733 6-Apr-2023 12:19

I have this one https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/DSKLCK1412/Loctek-Ergonomic-Eco-Office-Standing-Desk---1400x7

Works a treat.

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#3059740 6-Apr-2023 12:40

I purchased one of the Bamboo ones from StandDesk.co.nz. One of the few non-veneer wood desks on the market. Have had no issues with the desk over the last 18 months. Quiet motor, good cable management tray and as a bonus has a charge pad for mobile built in. I also see on there website they have $200 off at the moment.

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#3059910 6-Apr-2023 19:58

As an update, I decided to purchase an essentials Bamboo desk from StandDesk.co.nz. Super tough choice, but I couldn't resist the look at that bamboo.

Thanks everyone for your input :)

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#3081206 30-May-2023 02:29

Follow up time, how is everyone getting on with their desks?

I think I’m technically after 1200x600 but options seem very thin at that size so 1200x700 might have to do.

Is the bamboo working out as a viable option over the birchwood?
Doesn’t stain or leave hot drink rings etc?

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#3081243 30-May-2023 08:25

We're 8 months in with our standing desks. While they only occasionally get adjusted, it is great to have the ability to do so.

My one had an issue a week ago where the height display was incorrect. Reset instructions on the StandDesk.nz web site allowed me to sort it within 2 minutes via a reset process.

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#3081244 30-May-2023 08:30

Having bought 3 online since COVID started, my advice is to go look at one if you have the option. The range of quality in motors is vast. From smooth and quiet, to jerky and loud. There's a range of height differences too, so depending on your body type and way of working/sitting/standing at your desk, you may not get what you want without first checking. I bought a Europlan 1800 desk first, that was great quality but when I moved house I decided I wanted a corner desk. I got one an 1800x1800 from Dobbin's online, which was fine but for the price (similar to the Europlan) it was nowhere near as good quality, and the motors were jank. I went back to a straight Loctek 1800 in black and it's great. Quiet and fast.

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