The 6 Best Standing Desks for 2024 + A Buying Guide

The amount of time that we spend sitting down at our desks has skyrocketed since more of us moved to remote or hybrid work, so it's no wonder that more of us experience stiffness, back pain, muscle aches and a range of other ailments from spending too much time slouched in front of the computer.

One way to alleviate this discomfort is to invest in an adjustable standing desk, which allows users to switch between sitting and standing positions while at work. A standing desk will not only provide an ergonomic solution to improve posture and reduce back pain, but it also offers several health benefits, such as a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, and an increase in energy and productivity levels.

If you’re looking for the best adjustable standing desk, you’ve come to the right place! At Ergo Desks, our team are specialists in ergonomic design, and have spent countless hours testing, reviewing and working at standing desks.

In this guide, we review 5 of the best standing desks available in 2024, and help you determine the one that will work best for you.

This Atlas electric standing desk is a very good piece of furniture thanks to its beautiful versatile colours (black, grey, white, walnut, etc.). More than that, its adjustable table can support 120Kg on its 120cm x 80cm, 140cm x 80cm, 180cm x 80cm or 160cm x 80cm tabletop. The height of the table is adjustable from 625 to 1285mm, which will suit even the tallest people. Therefore, it is a good working space to install one or two screens with a computer.

Moreover, the quality of the desk is only reinforced as it offers 2 motors that can adjust to 40mm/s, all thanks to an easy to use digital panel.

As with the other models of this quality, you will also be able to record your preferred positions and enjoy its anti-collision system.

Finally, the assembly of this desk is extremely simple with clear instructions provided. We love that the control panel only has only two buttons, and that the motor is quiet (<42 db) and you also get overload and thermal protection as standard.

Ergodesks guarantee our furniture for 7 years and it has designed for intensive use, modelled on the rhythm of users working on computers every day. The goal is to simplify access to ergonomics and increase consumer comfort.

With its 7 buttons (including memory buttons), you can change your posture in a few seconds with the control panel. The presence of pre drilled top, metal screw inserts, and anti-collision safety makes it very practical and deserves to be more widespread.

Particularly well finished, this modern furniture has been designed with a free memory controller that can save preset positions. Therefore, each member of the family (or your team) can handle it according to their own preferences and size.

You won't be disappointed by the robustness of its high-quality steel frame, which is very strong, supporting a weight load of 120 kg.  

Furthermore, this sit-stand desk from is protected from bumps and scratches thanks to its incredible anti-collision technology (sensors that detect a solid object when the lift column goes up or down). Indeed, thanks its anti-collision tech, the desk automatically stops and then moves slightly in the opposite direction of a detected obstacle.

It can be difficult to find your way around the wide range of height-adjustable desks available today. In addition to the design of the desk and the size of the top, there are a few things you should consider when comparing height-adjustable desks, so that you can select the one that best suits your needs. Here are few tips that will have you choose the best adjustable desk for your needs.

The electric desk top will be your future workspace. It should be in proportion to your needs and the space available in the room. A small sit-stand desk with a 120cm x 60cm table top is suitable for a student or for occasional teleworking. For a gaming setup or a professional office, however, you may need a larger workspace.

The maximum load capacity is the maximum weight that your height adjustable desks and the lifting system can support. It is strongly advised not to exceed this weight to avoid damaging your desk. A desk with a load capacity of between 70 and 140 kg will be more than sufficient for most users.

Every height adjustable desk will have a minimum and maximum height. So,  depending on your working habits and especially your body type, choose a workstation that allows you to adopt the best posture.

The motorised lifting system of electric desks can generate noise when you change height. For your comfort, choose a desk that is as quiet as possible. A desk that generates less than 50dB of noise during operation is considered to be low noise.

Electric standing desks will come with different features. Depending on how you use your desk, some of the features will be very useful in your daily work to save time and comfort. Most of the features will be accessible via the desk's control panel. Height memory, under desk storage, USB Hub, under desk drawers, and an anti-collision system are some of the most popular standing desk features.

Stability is also an important element you should take into account when buying an electric standing desk (manual sit-stand desk as well). There is nothing more unpleasant than a wobbly desk that shakes and vibrates every time you lean against it or type on your keyboard. So be careful when you are looking at a particular model to check that the desk does not move in any position.

Like all office furniture, you will need to go through the assembly phase. Although this step is rarely complicated, it can be a daunting task for many people. If you are afraid to use a screwdriver or spanner, the difficulty of assembling your sit-stand desk may be the deciding factor in your purchase.

When it comes to a traditional desk, you can benefit from built-in storage. However, these are not often found on sit-stand desks, but some models do have them. As a result, you can take advantage of a few drawers or shelves underneath the surface of the product.

Standing desks are undoubtedly more expensive than an ordinary desk. However, don't let this stop you from considering a standing desk as a long-term investment. It is also worth noting that it will save you money on back pain treatments. If your budget is tight, manual sit-stand desks are an attractive alternative.

Regardless of what height adjustable desk you choose, using one has a plethora of health benefits that can improve your well-being in the long run. If you are someone who sits at a desk for hours at a time per day, investing in a height adjustable desk will give you the freedom to get work done sitting or standing up.