How to choose a standing desk
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Check the height range at both ends
People usually check how high a desk goes, but the lowest position matters as much. It needs to reach a comfortable sitting height for you.
The range varies a lot. The FlexiSpot E7 starts at 22.8 inches, while the Eureka Ergonomic Aero Pro starts at 29.5 inches, which may be too high for shorter people when sitting.
Measure your space and your gear
Measure the room before choosing a width, and remember to leave space for your chair and cables. Two monitors usually need more width than people expect.
Add up the weight
A lifting limit covers everything on the desk, including the top itself on some models. UPLIFT lists the V2 frame at 355 lb, Secretlab lists the Magnus Pro at 265 lb, and Eureka Ergonomic lists the Aero Pro at 220 lb.
Monitors on arms, a PC tower and speakers add up quickly.
Dual motors
A dual-motor frame has a motor in each leg. It is common on desks built to lift heavier loads, and many of the desks in our list use one.
