ART DEPT. Sit to Stand Adjustable Desks

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Shown above Herman Miller’s “Renew” Sit-to-Stand Table

We are all value conscious these days, so many Sit-to-Stand desk shoppers consider price first. Prices for height-adjustable, sit-stand desks start very low and go way up from there.

Sit-to-Stand desks are typically available in a variety of configurations, which can differ considerably from manufacturer to manufacturer. Shipping costs further complicate things. Many vendors will ship your desk within the continental U.S. for free, and some charge for delivery.

These customization options and shipping-policy differences can make price shopping difficult, especially when you first set out on your search.

Ideally, to make an apples-to-apples comparison, you’d like to know the exact cost to you of a desk configured to your needs delivered to your door.

Below we show three different Sit-to-Stand desks: $39.99, $189.98 and $1,615.00 and we have a link to Amazon where there are hundreds of other models.

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Herman Miller’s “Renew” Sit-to-Stand Table

Designed by Brian Alexander for Herman Miller®

Renew Sit-to-Stand Tables make moving from sitting to standing—and back again—a natural part of your day. Combined with a great chair, Renew supports you through a full range of movement. The spacious rectangular top makes for a generous workspace.
  •   Size 30″  60″ • $1,615.00 • 6 weeks delivery • 2 Year Electrical & 12 Year Surface Warranty
Example shows three desks, two lowered to sit and middle desk raised for standing.

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PWR+ Laptop Table Stand Adjustable Riser: Portable with Mouse Pad Fully Ergonomic Mount, Light Weight Aluminum – Black – Use as a Bed Tray, Desk , or for Reading Books – Extends Up to 17″ $39.99

Black
  • LIGHT WEIGHT, HIGH STRENGTH ALUMINUM TRAY, STURDY FULLY ADJUSTABLE LEGS – Makes Carrying Easy and Holds Your Computer Firm and Steady. 
  • NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED 
  • USE IT ANY WAY YOU WANT IT – Table Can Also Be Used as a Breakfast Tray, Standing Desk, Book Tray, Writing Desk, Tablet Holder, Stand Up Desk, Gaming Table, Notebook Stand, keyboard Lift, Laptop Tray, Keyboard Riser, Foldable Laptop Desk, Cooling Pad, Computer Stands for Laptop, Adjustable Pedestal Fan, Folding Tray Table, Standing Desk Converter, Laptop Base, Ergonomic Laptop Riser, Desk Raiser, Laptop Cart, Laptop Holder and etc
  • WARRANTY – 30 Days Refund – 24 Months Exchange. PWR+ is WA, USA based company. We are friendly Customer Support Experts
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ZOOVAA

STANDING DESK WORKSTATION

  • Price $189.98
  • Link: https://goo.gl/pYiwKo

 

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THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN INVESTING IN A SIT TO STAND WORKSTATION.

Functional Features

Regardless of whether you’re sitting or standing, or perching somewhere in between, your desktop size and shape should work for you. Just like your old desk, your new sit-stand workstation should have adequate space for all of your equipment, accessories, and work materials.

Sit-stand, adjusting-height desks introduce some new considerations:

Sturdiness & Stability

The desk should be sturdy enough to remain stable at any height. Generally, the more legs, the sturdier a desk will be. But even single-leg, pedestal-style desks can be sturdy and functional. The best way to assess a desk’s overall robustness is to read reviews from people who have used the desk for a while.

Height-Adjusting Mechanism

The height-adjustability mechanism – whether it adjusts electrically, with a hand-crank, or by another method – should work as smoothly and unobtrusively.

Height Range

The height-adjustment range (sometimes called the “stroke” in technical specifications) should let you work in an ergonomically comfortable posture, whether you’re sitting, standing, or perched somewhere in between. This adjustability can be especially important if you are very tall or very short. Make sure that you can either try it in person first or will be able to return it if it doesn’t work for you.

Height-Change Rate

Both Electrical and Hand-Crank models take time to adjust, make sure they adjusts at a rate you can live with.

Motor Noise

Motor noise in electrical adjustable desks can vary quite a bit. If you’re in a quiet office or are otherwise concerned about noise, this should be a consideration. Pay particular attention to reviews and comments.

Lifting Capacity

Weight lifting capacity varies with the type of height adjustability.

Most electrically height adjustable desks can lift around 150 pounds per leg, or 300 pounds total for a two-leg desk. If you have a lot of gear, pay close attention to lifting capacity or consider a four-leg model.

Cable Management

Cable management features like grommet holes and cable trays and channels and are key options that can help keep your desk tidy and organized. Also make certain your power chords and cables for your printer or any accessory are long enough to go up with the desktop.

Leg Room

Leg room when you are at sitting height can be impinged with some adjustable-height desk designs, especially if you add under-desk accessories like a keyboard tray. Measure how much room you need for your feet and knees and make sure that the desk you choose leaves enough space.

Portability

If you need to regularly move your desk casters and wheels built in to some desk feet may be a good idea. They can reduce the stability, so get them only if you really need them.

Aesthetics

Most sit-stand desk lines now come with several good choices of colors, finishes, and materials, keep that in mind. How will it blend into your office aesthetics?

Sit-stand desks are big and heavy and usually ship unassembled. So you’ll want to make sure you understand how your desk will ship and be delivered. You can assemble most sit-stand desks yourself in an hour or two. But if you’re not mechanically handy or just don’t feel like building your own desk, many vendors offer assembly service.

Shipping & Delivery

Often sit-stand desks are big and heavy and/or can be shipped unassembled! Make certain you understand what you will receive and how much it costs to be delivered. Many vendors offer assembly services.

Many vendors will ship your standing desk anywhere in the continental U.S. for free, but some still charge shipping fees. Shipping charges can be a crucial piece of information in an apples-to-apples price comparison.

Know the method of shipment., it will determine how long the shipping will take:

  • Via standard ground delivery
  • Via a freight carrier.
  • Via an international carrier.
  • Via a freight forwarder. International shipments are often sent via a freight forwarding service. The service handles  deliver in the country of origin locations, then they put them on different international carriers.

Warranty

Virtually all standing desks come with a warranty. For example, some manufacturers offer a shorter warranty period on motors and electronic components than on the frame and desktop. A warranty can give you a good sense of how confident the manufacturer is of their product’s reliability. Again refer to the comments and reviews.

There are hundreds of options for standing desks, check out which one suits you best at Amazon.

(Source: Information and photos are from various manufacturers and venders of Sit Stand Workstations, Amazon retail platform and one YouTube video.)

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