8 Things to Consider When Choosing A Standing Desk (Height-Adjustable Desk) for Home Office

A Buyer’s Guide for Standing Desks (It’s not just the height!)

Eva L. ☼
5 min readNov 20, 2020
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There are many offerings out there, but which one is the best for you and your budget? Firstly congratulation on your decision to buy a standing desk. Your back and body will thank you for this investment.

I’ve worked for many desk companies in the past (I still do). Standing desks can look quite similar on the outside and seem that the only difference comes down to price but let me tell you, there are many differences to the standing desk out there in the market.

Here are the 8 things you need to pay attention to when choosing your height adjustable desk!

1. Type of Adjustment

Electric Motor

An electric one has one or two motors (sometimes 3) and requires a plug to be used. They are the most common version in the market. Motorized desk is ideal for those who will be loading heavier weight, don’t mind having to plug their desk and want something with no surprises.

Gas Spring (pneumatic/lever)

A pneumatic (lever) one raises up and down using a gas spring similar to your office chair height…

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Eva L. ☼

A stardust born into Earth. Passionate about balanced workspace, data science and our cosmic existence. Sharing makes me happy.