Height-adjustable desks let you work sitting and standing in turn, which suits home offices, company workstations and study areas. The category has over 20 products, mostly from LogiLink, Equip and ICY BOX, along with Leitz, DIGITUS and StarTech.
How to choose a height-adjustable desk
Type. A full desk with adjustable legs replaces your existing furniture, while a desktop riser sits on an ordinary desk and lifts only the monitor and keyboard. The first suits a new workstation, the second suits anyone who wants to keep the desk they already own.
Lifting mechanism. An electric motor raises the desktop at the press of a button, whereas a manual or gas-spring mechanism has to be adjusted by hand. If you will change height several times a day, electric is more convenient. For occasional changes, a simpler mechanism is often enough.
Height range and load capacity. Check the lowest and highest positions against your own height: when standing, your forearms should rest at about desktop level. Add up the weight of everything on the desk, such as monitor, laptop and docking station, and leave a margin below the maximum load the manufacturer states.
Desktop size and stability. Two monitors need a wider surface than a single laptop. A raised desk or riser is more likely to wobble, so choose a sturdy frame and check that the load rating applies at the highest position.
Controls and cables. On electric models, a memory function that stores your sitting and standing heights is useful. Leave some slack in your cables so nothing is pulled out of its socket as the desk rises.
Brands we carry
- LogiLink: known for computer accessories, cables and adapters, so its workstation products fit easily alongside other office peripherals.
- ICY BOX: a German manufacturer known for docking stations, external storage enclosures and monitor stands.
- Leitz and Esselte-Leitz: an office supplies maker whose range includes ergonomic workstation accessories.
- DIGITUS: best known for network cabling, racks and other IT infrastructure equipment.
- StarTech: specialises in connectivity products, adapters and professional workstation accessories.
Also in our range: Equip.
Frequently asked questions
Is a height-adjustable desk worth buying?
Yes, if you spend many hours a day at a computer and want to alternate between sitting and standing. Such a desk does not remove sedentary work, but it makes changing posture easier. For short working days, a simple desktop riser may be enough.
What is the advantage of an electric desk over a manual one?
An electric desk changes height at the press of a button, so it is easy to adjust even with heavier equipment. Manual adjustment takes physical effort, though the design is usually simpler. The right choice depends on how often you will change height.
What height should a standing desk be?
The desktop should sit at a height where your elbows are bent at roughly a right angle and your wrists stay straight. The top edge of the monitor should be about at eye level. The exact figure depends on your height, so check the height range of the product.
Can a desktop riser hold two monitors?
That depends on the width of its platform and its maximum load. Two monitors usually need a wider surface and a higher load rating than a single laptop. Compare the weight of your monitors with the limit the manufacturer states before buying.
