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Standing desks have become a highly popular choice for workers who aim to stay active during the day. With mechanical or motorized elevation, these desks offer more flexibility and provide a much-needed break from the sedentary lifestyle. They also promote better posture, ergonomics, and weight distribution throughout the working day.
Our team of reviewers went hands-on with all the best standing desks available right now. As part of our intensive testing process, we measured assembly times, compared build quality and materials, and assessed the speed, noise, and performance of sit-stand desk operations. Additionally, we compared weight loads, height ranges for shorter and taller users, and extra features like cable management solutions and storage space.
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The quick list
Best standing desk overall
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FlexiSpot E7 Standing Desk
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1. Flexispot E7
Our top pick for overall build quality and functionality
Our expert review:
Specifications
Height range:
22.8 - 48.4in / 58 - 123cm
Desktop size:
47.2 x 23.6 - 82.6 x 31.4in / 120 x 60 - 210 x 80cm
Lifting weight:
355lb / 161kg
Storage space:
Available separately
Reasons to buy
+
Build quality
+
Overall functionality of desk
+
Motorized legs
+
Integrated wireless charger
Reasons to avoid
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Can't move the integrated wireless charger
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Storage parts are an extra cost
Buy it if
• You want a desk with high build quality: Flexispot is a high-quality company with well-built desks and quality materials. The E7 is the prime offering in its lineup, showcasing the best quality for the money that Flexispot provides.
• You use a wireless charger: The Flexispot E7 has an integrated wireless Qi charger on the left side of the desktop. If you're going to put a wireless charger on your desk anyways, you may as well have it built-in automatically.
• You have a heavy desk setup: Lifting weight becomes quite important if your setup is more than just a laptop on a desk. The Flexispot E7 has a lifting capacity of 355lb / 161kg, meaning it can handle even large desk setups with multiple monitors, multiple desktops, or whatever else you throw at it. Without a high lifting capacity, you risk the desk being unable to stand or getting damaged trying to do so.
Don't buy it if
• You're looking for a cheap desk: The Flexispot E7 is a lot of things, but cheap is not one of them. This is a premium option with a premium price tag.
• You want a desk with built-in storage: Flexispot offers storage accessories. However, nothing is built into the desks. Every storage accessory is an additional piece placed on or under the desk as desired.
• You need included cable management: Flexispot does not have integrated cable management. For light cable management needs, they sell a small solution. However, this cable tray is not quite enough for those who need a lot of power or have a lot of cables.
The bottom line
The E7 Pro Plus is Flexispot's premier standing desk in an impressive overall product for the money. It's not quite as luxurious as the E7Q Odin nor is it as cheap as some of the other models on the site. Regardless, we love having this desk in our office and we have a hard time not wanting to work from it.
What you need to know
The Flexispot E7 is a quality height-adjustable standing desk and one that comes with a competitive price tag for this impressive curved workspace. The surface is bamboo, with a total desk size of 140x71cm (55x28in) and an integrated wireless charger on the left-hand side. Overall, it exceeds what we'd expect in this range.
Design and Build Quality: The E7 Pro Plus is made frequently with a bamboo top and a set of T-legs. During assembly, we could see the build quality's impressive with the leg assembly and joints. The frame that bolts to the underside of the bamboo desktop is sturdy, the legs are rigid, and everything fits together quite nicely.
Performance: We had no issues during our time with the Flexispot E7 Pro Plus. The desk continues to rise and fall without issue, the wireless charger still charges Qi devices, and the desk has had no issues with the ever-changing desk setups we throw on it. We've even ridden it up and down a few times.
Features: During our time with this desk, we have been able to test it as a true workstation with many different arrangements. The E7 Pro Plus is large enough to hold quite a bit, while still being able to fit in most areas without feeling so large that it's unusable. Even at a max height, this desk is relatively stable, granting us confidence our monitors and computers will stay put while we fiddle with cable management below. Additionally, the cable passthrough holes in the back corners proved beneficial for keeping cables organized and tidy.
Value for money: The Flexispot E7 Pro Plus is a higher-end product, but that being said, thankfully, it's not so expensive that it is out of reach, and is a quality desk for the money.
Read our full Flexispot E7 review
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