What's the best affordable standing desk?

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I'm outfitting a home office and looking for an affordable, motorized standing desk (sub-$500 but ideally much cheaper).

Joanna Wlaźlak · Accepted Answer

Hey Ryan, we’re a little late to the party 🎉 (we only launched Opendesk on PH today) but you should check out our Lift Standing Desk! We host the design on our platform and connect customers to local makers all around the world 🌎

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You can buy, the non electric version for around 200€ in Europe. I let it in the standing position with my laptop on it. Great value.

Jack Wheeler · Answer

I live in a tiny, tiny apartment and want to have a standing desk. Every day I can build this up and break it down in less than 2 minutes. It allows me to stand, have a monitor, and look out the window. Without it I wouldn't be able to have a desk.

John Ababseh · Answer

This one is really good and is $199 with Amazon Prime, a roommate had it during college and I would always use it when he was out haha

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Yep, this may be a little late, but we also have the designs for this desk available as an open source digital file. So Ryan, if you are into digital fabrication at all and don't mind getting your hands dirty, we'd be more than happy to send across a file to try making yourself. The cost of materials and milling should be pretty competitive if you are willing to do some DIY finishing and assembly!

Dan Edwards · Answer

Maybe just over your $500 budget (not sure as I'm in UK) but had mine for just under a year and really impressed by it! Can't say I've tried any others as this was my first standing desk but I can definitely recommend it!

Lex Valishvili · Answer

Quality is not as great as more expensive options, but it can do the job. A little wobbly when in standing position, that was my only complain 🤷🏻‍♂️

Alex White · Answer

High quality, motorized control with height presets, and pretty good prices. The bamboo looks awesome as well.

Kunal Bhatia · Answer

I just ordered Autonomous desks. Splurged a bit with the dual motors and bamboo top, but I absolutely love the desks. Assembly was mostly smooth sailing and their customer support is great. You can always get your own table top if you want to save money.

Sameer Sontakey · Answer

Awesome desk. I bought one years ago and convinced my entire office to buy them. That's 20 tables! Really good quality motors, and extremely well-priced.

Daylen Sawchuk · Answer

The desk isn't launching until tomorrow (September 18th), but it looks awesome!

Peter J. Davison · Answer

Friend from Social Media Marketing World has been talking this up!

Jarod Stewart · Answer

I think you can get this same desk on Alibaba for like 1/3 the price.

Imrat Jn · Answer

Best value for money standing desk there is - been using it for almost 2 years now and no complaints. Don't find it wobbly by the way and I have the wide one.

A_Sky · Answer

You have the same model at Ikea without the motor, so it's good for some quick muscle exercise 💪 and pause the computer-neurones for 15s 😃⏱... we got 10 for our office... they look nice and modern for their price...