Pneumatic Foldable Table Bases

Standing desks are offered today are either fixed height or height adjustable, and there are several categories of height adjustable desks.

Fixed Standing Desks

Fixed height standing desks are made for people who do all of their desk work while standing. These desks lack the flexibility to change from sitting to standing positions, so they have limited usefulness for anyone who works at a desk all day.

Height Adjustable Desks

Height adjustable desks can be adjusted for sitting and standing, and each style has its own advantages.

Manually adjustable standing desks come at a lower price point than other types, but the manual cranking mechanisms tend to be slower and more cumbersome.

Pneumatic standing desks raise and lower the work surface smoothly with air-powered pneumatic cylinders. This type of adjustment makes them exceptionally smooth, quiet, and fast.

Electric standing desks provide controlled, powered assistance to raise and lower the surface of the desk. Electric desks often have some of the highest lifting capacities, so they can be a good bet if you have an extra electrical outlet and need a desk that lifts 200+ lbs of computers and accessories.

Hydraulic standing desks use fluid to achieve mechanical power, and they usually require electricity as well. Hydraulic desks sometimes leak oil, but they are capable of lifting heavier loads.

Standing desk converters are placed on top of a traditional desk so it can function as a standing desk. For someone who already has a traditional desk, a converter is a way to try out a standing desk too. Usually standing desk converters offer more limited desk space and require ergonomic compromises that are hard to maintain over time.

Desk workers come in all shapes and sizes and do a variety of work tasks. So do desks. Finding the best standing desk means factoring your body type and habits, and also the type of work you do. When narrowing down the best standing desk for you, keep in mind a few key factors:

Height Adjustment Range

The optimal desk height for a sitting desk is generally 28-30", but there is considerably more variability in optimal heights for standing. If you're above or below average height, you can verify your ideal standing desk height to make sure the desk will work for you.

Surface Dimensions

When considering how much surface area you need, keep in mind the space available in your office, because the footprint of your desk makes a difference. For multiple monitors, desks up to 30"x60" or larger provide ample space. A small standing desk, on the other hand may measure 24"x40" – enough to hold a laptop and monitor and other office supplies, but small enough to tuck into cozier spaces.

Ease of use

The ease of adjusting the desk with a crank, a lever, or a switch will affect how often you end up adjusting your desk from sitting to standing. An electric desk or pneumatic desk will help move the weight on the surface, which can be a real advantage. Casters can help make a more portable and flexible standing desk.

Style

Standing desks tend to have a minimalist aesthetic, but some are more institutional models that would be tougher to incorporate in a home office. Desks are available in a variety of surface and frame colors to coordinate with your space.

Quality materials & construction

Materials define the overall style of the standing desk and also determine whether the desk will last a year or hold up to daily use for decades to come. Steel –particularly high quality Swiss steel – is the strongest material for standing desk bases, powder coated to achieve durable color options. A laminated wood substrate offers extra durability and strength, but you can also use custom work surfaces made from solid hardwoods, bamboo, or plastic.

Sturdiness and Stability

Any standing desk model should have a recommended weight capacity, and design makes a difference in whether the desk wobbles at its highest point.

Weight Capacity

Think about the items you expect to have on the desktop, and come up with a rough estimate of the weight your standing desk will need to support. For most office work, the weight adds up to less than 15 lbs – a few papers and books, a laptop, a monitor, and some other gadgets and office supplies. If the desk will need to support and lift heavier objects like 3-4 monitors and a desktop computer, printers, and other equipment, then weight capacity becomes more important.

3.What are the best standing desks?

For anyone who uses a desk, there is one best standing desk that will check all your most important criteria. The Standing Desk has several top recommendations for various categories.

Best All-Around Pneumatic Standing Desk

The best pneumatic desk category really depends on whether you prefer the center-column design  or the split-leg design. Both are designed for all-around performance for most common uses around the office and the home. And they'll never need a power outlet.