If you’re still sitting at your desk all day, you no longer have an excuse. Stand up! Desk converters are all the rage these days, and they come in all shapes and sizes. What’s the best standing desk? We found the VIVO 36-inch Tabletop Workstation to be the Best Overall Standing Desk.
The VIVO found the best balance of size, function, style, and affordability. It’s a tough balance to strike, given the height of the worker, the size of the workspace, and what we’ll be using it for. With all these variables in play, finding the ideal standing desk for you can be a daunting task. So we put together a list to help you decide what’s the best stand-up desk solution for you.
Some desk converters are flimsy, while others are too large and heavy. Some look and work amazing—but they cost more than we want to spend. Others will get the job done, but wiggle and shake when we type. We need one with stability and heft—but of course, it can’t be too big! Like we said, it’s a fine line to find.
Now, full-size stand-up desks are fantastic—but who has the space (or the money) for a table-sized desk? We don’t want to stand up all the time, and certainly don’t want the additional expense of a high barstool-type desk chair. Plus, adjustable full-sized desks are big and heavy—raising and lowering them is not a one-man job. In fact, it’s usually a two-man chore.
What’s the right stand-up desk solution for you? Here are our picks for Best Affordable Standing Desk.
Best Overall
Great for work or the home office, the top surface measures 36″x22″, and the keyboard tray sizes up at 28″x9″. For those who want a cleaner, more modern appearance, it also comes in white.
Best Electric Convertible
It’s hard to beat the industry standard-bearer when it comes to converters. With a weighted base, 11 height settings (to 18.75 inches), and an electric lift, you’ll go from sitting to standing at the touch of a button.
Plug-and-play; the Varidesk comes fully assembled. Just set it on your desk, plug it into power, set it, and forget it. It measures 36″x17″.
Best for Corner Desks
Some workspaces require us to push our desk into a corner. If you have a corner desk or cubicle and still want the stand-up option, here is your solution. It’s height adjustable from 4.7 to 17.7 inches
Best Budget Desk Converter
Over 90 percent of its nearly 800 reviews rate this budget option 4.5 stars. It raises to just 16 inches, and at 20″x26″ it has a noticeably smaller surface area (and footprint) than some others. But if you’re looking for a small standing desk for your laptop, this is an ideal solution.
It may not be not as sleek or high-tech as some of the competition. But for the size, it’s a powerful little standing desk converter.
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