What Reddit says about Desky

“For that budget, the Desky Single runs $459 and comes as a complete desk at 47.2 x 29.5 inches. A bit smaller than your 140x70 cm target but you mentioned that smaller works. The frame handles 176lbs and the height range is 28.7" to 48.4" with memory presets. It does have cable management built in as well. Also, if you think you'll want more depth later for a bigger monitor setup, you could look at frame only options and source your own desktop. Gives you more control on size. What's your monitor situation looking like?”

“Single motor desks can be just as stable as dual motor ones. Wobble comes down to frame quality and assembly, not how many motors you've got. The differences are height range, weight capacity, and warranty period. Just don't get some random cheap brand and you'll be fine. I've actually tried it myself. Takes about 18 seconds to go from sitting to standing, which isn't bad at all. Desky's single motor handles 176 lbs and the frame design keeps everything stable. As long as your setup isn't super heavy, it'll do the job.”

“Desky Here, Just to expand on other answers, its the quality of the frame and assembly that ensures it doesnt wobble, im extremely please with our Single Sit Stand Desk. Just a couple of things to be in mind is single sit stand desks have a smaller height range (28.7"-48.4" Vs 23.6" - 49.2" for a Dual) So just ensure your comfortable Desk height is appropriate before purchase. If you have any questions, please reach out. \-Team Desky”

“I'm using an [Uplift Standing Desk V2](https://www.upliftdesk.com/2-leg-standing-desk/?4275=4865&4276=4654&4279=3821&27944=20608&4280=11390&10958=8704&14905=11667) with the C frame. When I got it they were still reasonably priced, but I'd say if it's in budget they make good stuff. I recently helped a friend with their [Desky](https://desky.com/) and the quality seemed really good and their customer service team was really good. They were also one of the few that could get a L shaped desk with a low enough setting for her shorter seated height. Both Uplift and Desky also were some of the few that hard a deep enough desktop, 24in deep seems to be pretty standard but we both wanted 30in. Whichever desk you end up with, I'd recommend splurging on a control pod that has preset one touch memory options. Having to hold the button down, even on a preset, for the entire time the desk is in motion gets wearisome. It sounds trivial (and yeah it kinda is), but if you're constantly changing the height of the desktop it will be something you have to deal with each and every time. My work supplied desk is like that and it drives me nuts. I can't say I use the standing desk at home or in the office for standing as much as I do seated, tho it does get moved in to that position from time to time. Really my main reason was getting it so that my seat height was correct for me. I always found desk heights to either be a too high or too low situation and being able to customize the height to a just right level was a god send. After having to get carpal surgery on both wrists, I really started paying a lot more attention to ergonomics and do not regret the cost of a proper desk, chair, monitor arms and keyboard one bit after the fact.”

“I’ve been using a Desky dual hardwood sit/stand setup for a while now and honestly one of the most solid desks I’ve owned. No wobble at all at my preferred height to stand and I have a ton of things in the desk. The build quality and cable management options are very nice too. Would 100% recommend Desky”

“You need to consider the depth issue. That monitor has a physical footprint of roughly 45-47 inches across, and once the tower takes a corner, you're eating into usable surface fast even on an XL frame. The Magnus Pro XL is actually 70 inches wide. The 59-inch figure is the standard Magnus Pro, not the XL. It has more room than the spec sheet suggests, but map out where everything actually lands and it gets tighter, especially if you're already planning to push the monitor back further to avoid eye strain. On load capacity, Desky's Dual Hardwood has a steel-reinforced top, which changes the equation if that's a factor. A 4-leg frame like the Apex Pro just handles off-center loads differently than a 2-leg T-frame. You almost have to experience the stability difference to really get it, but the thing just doesn't budge.”

“It's not silent but it's not loud. A nice whirr”

“I use Desky, they’re a solid desk with no wobble issues. They can hold A LOT of weight and rises pretty high. I recommend getting their cable management system with a good amount of outlets, I got their 9 outlet one and I’m loving it.”

“I use desky and the minimum height is 23.6”, and it goes pretty high up too, 49.2””

“With that budget, I can recommend the Desky Single Sit Stand Desk for $600 AUD and if you can add $50 more, either the Desky Dual Ergo or the Desky Dual Mini Sit Stand desks. For the single motor ones, the memory buttons can get used daily and you can just tap one for sitting, standing, or walking pad height instead of holding the button down. It does get a bit wobbly at max height if you're really pushing on it, but that's pretty typical for this price range. Motor's quiet and the cable tray underneath keeps things clean. If you can wait for tax time and want something like an Omni or UpDown, those are bulletproof. But the Retail Display Direct one you mentioned sounds fine too since they supply offices. Either way, getting off that desktop riser is going to be a massive upgrade with two screens.”

“You'll want dual motors and a frame that can actually handle that span without flexing. The longer the desk, the more any wobble gets amplified when you're typing or leaning on it. The Desky desks goes up to around 82-83" and their dual motor setups are built for that width. Vivo's okay for smaller desks, but at this length I probably won't go with them. They tend to have inconsistent quality control and you don't want to gamble on stability when you're going that wide.”

“Motor quality is the first thing to check on cheaper desks. The specs might look good on paper, but you also have to check the brand of the motor they're using, if it's any good, if it doesn't get easily damaged, the motor noise, and how much of a pain it is if the electronic parts get damaged, etc. A lot of desks look similar on paper, but checking to see if there's any wobble at max height is what's going to tell you if the desk is sturdy or not. Most people don't think about it too much. Later on, you start placing stuff, probably heavy stuff, and it starts showing issues. Ideally, if you don't want wobbles and want that smooth looking height change, you'd want to get a dual motor standing desk. If you haven't come across the Desky Dual Laminate yet, check it out. It has dual motors, a frame that goes up to 78.7" wide, and cable management built right into the frame underneath. It moves pretty quickly and feels sturdy even when fully lifted, from what people say.”

“Desky and Autonomous are much higher quality than Uplift. I am personally using a desky and it's really nice, solid. Big fan of the cable management system. Zero wobble at any height for me. it was a bit of a pain to put together”

“Hey, thank you so much for the reply! Must have missed the laminate version when looking over the site the first time around. Decided to go a bit bigger, so I went a bit overbudget, but I did end up purchasing the laminate desk in 70x30 along with a CPU holder!”

“Seconding desky, both me and my partner have them and they’re great”

“Have you thought about seeing a physical therapist or rehab doctor first? I had similar issues a while back and a few PT sessions, I felt great. Now I just do some targeted exercises 2-3 times a week to keep things in check. Turns out my problem wasn't really about how long I was sitting. My doctor told me I had a weak back, and that was what was causing the muscle pain. That said, for a standing desk, I'd go with the Desky Dual Ergo. Great build, very straightforward to set up, and the cable management is a nice touch.”

“I'm in my 30s, and I'm starting to have lower back pain and neck pain. Maybe a standing desk will fix those issues. What standing desk would you recommend? Budget is around $600 to $800. Thinking of getting one from Desky or Uplift. EDIT: I went with the Desky Dual Ergo Edge instead. I know a lot of people recommended Uplift, but the configurations I wanted pushed it past my budget. The ergonomic curve is what got my attention. My main issue was with leaning forward and straining my back and neck, and I was genuinely curious if this was any good. Glad I got this.”

“Just got a desky, honestly didn’t even know it was a thing till the day I ordered it. It came super lightly damaged due to fedex placement and box coming apart a smidge, they were super responsive, offered a replacement part or adjustment within an hour of me reaching out. I also love the product I got the Bambu and it is fantastic.”

“How tall are you? We have a desky at the warehouse and it performs well up until the top end range of its height. Both of them perform the same stability wise IMO.”

“I’d do the desky as I believe it goes lower.”

“Being at the extreme end of the height range is pretty much the default when you're tall. One thing to check is whether you can stand upright with your lower arms resting on the desk. If it only hits that mark barefoot, it'll feel off with shoes or a mat added in. Some headroom past your minimum helps. You can try the Desky Dual Ergo Edge that you mentioned. I checked the specs and the height range goes pretty high. It also has a curved cutout on the front instead of a flat straight edge, which helps if you want to lean closer to the desk. If it still ends up a touch short, risers under the legs can buy extra lift.”

“The min top widths that display when sorting by smallest are wrong on that link cause it looks like herman miller and ergonofis (who have closed down anyway), put their measurements on their site depth first. Based on your list, desky has the smallest available desktop. Is also suitable for shorter users than branch as it goes a lower.”

“Desky i can vouch for”

“I got the desky, I’m 6’3” and is perfect height etc, supports 2 monitors and still pretty sturdy. I had neck and upper back issues, it’s not a miracle fix but it sure helps.”

“I have a Desky, highly recommend it! It’s great looking and super sturdy!! Well worth the money!”

“I have the Desky Dual Laminate Sit Stand Desk in Jarrah Legno! The 59.1x 29.5 size!”

“I just bought a Desky. I didn't do a ton of research and it seems like there are 40 different companies that all basically use the same legs/motor system. Anyway, very happy with it. The $50 cable tray underneath works great and it's very stable. I'm 6'2" and I have a behemoth PC that sits on top as well. I went with one of the softwood desktops. Works great with my two monitors on clamp arms (27" and 32" monitors). Would absolutely recommended it, but I can't speak to how competitive the price is since I honestly didn't do much research beyond watching a couple Desky reviews on YouTube.”

“I’ve had zero issues with the Desky standing desks themselves. The only negative I experienced was their power/cable management tray. Could never get it to install correctly, likely a manufacture defect. Their four leg desk is on carpet with wheels and my 100 pound dog just bounces off of it. He throws solid dog toys around and when that hits the table it’ll make a loud bang. The two leg desk on tile is also resilient with a power wheelchair user bumping into it occasionally. That wheelchair is over 500 pounds without user weight considered. I think it just depends on what you’re doing on the table and your toleration on position/activity.”

“Yeah, the Magnus definitely wins for sleekness, but once you’ve packed that rear compartment, it’s a pain to access. Uplift’s kit is nice, but the metal tray bends a bit under heavy power bricks. I’d take a modular setup like Desky’s if you care about future upgrades.”

“Secretlab Magnus Pro and Desky Dual Ergo Edge both do cable management well, but in different ways. The Magnus Pro hides everything inside a deep rear channel with built-in routing, which gives a very clean look but limits flexibility once it’s full. Desky’s approach is more modular, with trays and grommets that let you separate power from data lines and reconfigure later. If you move things around often or have multiple monitors, the Desky system is easier to live with long-term.”

“Autonomous Desks have good build qualities, I think. They also have heavier frames. Magnus Pros are also good. Motors are quiet. This one has a 5 year warranty, which is shorter, but it holds up. Just know the desktop is not very deep. Desky's Alpha Dual goes down to 23.6" so you would actually get your feet flat. Runs $679 with their current discount code. Dual motor setup, same kind of stability you would get from the others. What's great about a lot of these Desky Desks is that they have a 10 year warranty. I think all of them have good cable management too, but you would have to look at video reviews or pictures if you like the look of the cable management.”

“Whatever you're choosing make sure the frame is stiff and won’t wobble at full height, because that’s the part that's a deal breaker. The more weight, the higher the desk, the more the wobble, so a sturdier dual-motor frame is usually the fix. You’ll never get zero movement if you push it, it’s kind of inevitable, but a good frame shouldn’t feel sketchy during normal use. If you’re replacing it anyway, Desky’s dual motor sit stand desks are one of the options that tend to stay planted at standing height.”

“Desky here, Both Desks are solid, While ours has a nicer controller and more options. I don't think anyone really notices the difference of 0.6" per second raising/ lowering, ours is still fairly quick. Either Desk would be a solid investment. Let me know if you have any questions \- Team Desky”

“Manual desks are a trap. You'll crank it maybe three times total before leaving it at one height permanently. I tested this with an IKEA one and I just didnt like it. Electric removes all the friction. You can switch mid sentence without breaking focus, which is when it actually helps your back instead of just sitting there collecting dust. Get dual motors. Single motor setups struggle with weight and you'll feel wobble when typing. $400 ones like Flexispot are all well and good, but some cheaper motors fail within a year. So you have to do some research on that. I can recommend you a Desky Dual Laminate Sit Stand Desk with programmable presets, around $529 after discount. Its a mid tier budget but better build quality if you're using it daily long term. Plenty of people do fine with cheaper options though. So overall just get electric. Manual may be good for budgeting, but its really just an expensive regular desk.”

“I have been using my desky for 2+ years now and it’s just incredible”

“I have a Desky and love it. You can either buy the whole desk, or just the legs. I had some finished slabs that I attached the legs directly to.”

“Hey, Desky here! I actually use one daily myself and can honestly say wobble hasn’t been an issue in day-to-day use. If you want to be extra sure, go with our dual motor frame, it’s super stable and handles most setups really well (even with larger tops like 72”). And of course, if you ever run into any issues or need help setting things up, we’re always here to help. Feel free to DM me, happy to sort you out with a welcome discount too 👍”

“Fair question, Australia is a bit different to the abroad market. A lot of the brands people talk about overseas either don't ship here, become expensive once freight and imports are factored in, or can be difficult to support locally if something goes wrong. If you're comparing standing desks in Australia, I'd look less at the logo and more at a few practical things: **1. Frame stability at standing height** Especially if you're using monitor arms, ultrawides, speakers, or heavier gear. Most desks feel fine sitting down; the real test is working at standing height. **2. Height range** This matters more than people expect. Shorter users need a desk that goes low enough, while taller users need enough height without sacrificing stability. **3. Local warranty and replacement parts** Motors, control boxes, handsets, and cables are all replaceable parts—but only if the company can actually support you after purchase. **4. Desktop quality and weight** Whether you're looking at bamboo, laminate, hardwood, or a custom top, make sure the frame is suited to the size and weight you're planning to run. **5. Cable management and accessory flexibility** A clean setup is much easier when the desk works with standard monitor arms, PC mounts, trays, and power solutions. Building your own can definitely make sense if you already know exactly what desktop you want and you're comfortable mounting it properly. The main thing is not to underbuy the frame—that's usually where people notice the compromise later. If you're looking at Desky specifically, I'd start with the Dual Sit Stand Desk. It's our most popular option for a reason: dual motors, 3-stage legs, good height range, and enough stability for the vast majority of home office and gaming setups. For most people, it's the benchmark I'd compare other desks against. At the end of the day, I'd prioritise the strongest frame and support network you can reasonably justify, then treat the desktop and accessories as the parts you can customise over time.”

“Trash. Standing desks from Amazon lie about their weight capacity, features and quality. Not worth it. Check out Desky, EffyDesk, Vernal, Flexispot, Autonomous, Flipdesk, Uplift. They all have sales at times. If you don’t wanna spend $800+ on a great standing desk then buy the motor from these brands I mentioned and get a wood tabletop from ikea. My top two in terms of quality are Desky, Vernal and Uplift but they’re also he most pricey. Also checkout Source Furnishings they’re a wholesaler in Canada. I got the 30 x 60 executive standing desk. It’s amazing.”

“Not really. I’m speaking from experience because I sell products on Amazon myself through Facebook, and I have dozens of different products listed there. I used to sell our central daily, so if you make an unverified claim or lie about your listing, the worst that can happen is your listing will be taken down. You probably won’t get sued for it. Another thing to realize is that many consumers won’t even test that weight capacity. The average consumer isn’t overly concerned about specific details, but they do sometimes lie about them. I’m not saying that 100% of listings are dishonest about claims such as weight capacity or standing system, but Amazon does care a lot about edible products and the claims made for them. For example, I sell supplements, and if I lie about them, it’s a serious issue because they’re edible products and could affect someone physically. Amazon has stricter standards for edible items. Regarding standing desks, again, it might not exactly be 270 pounds if they claim that, and the quality might not be perfect. If you want a standing desk, go for the companies I mentioned or check out the wholesaler I mentioned, they’re based in Canada. These companies offer great warranties, easy assembly, and there are many reviews on YouTube and Reddit. That’s why I trust them more than buying a standing desk from Amazon. If you don’t want to spend too much, the IKEA one is your best option. Honestly, it looks very nice, has good quality, and will get the job done.”

“Lol. This is a dumb comment. Any standing desk below $400 is usually not great quality and wobbles heavily. The ones on Amazon for $150 are complete plastic and the motor isn’t as strong and quiet. They’re very cheap quality. With standing desks generally the more you pay the better, but the material matters a lot. Anywhere between $500-800 is a good range, and $800-1500 is the ultimate range usually solid wood and thicker than 1inch, from reputable brands and they have the best motors, weight capacity and warranties. I suggest Desky, Autonomous, Vari, Vernal, Uplift and EffyDesk. Uplift and Desky are the best since they have the most options and customizations and they have the best customer service and warranties.”

“Tbh any standing desk that’s from a reputable brand won’t wobble at sitting height but almost all do at standing height. The only ones that don’t wobble are 4 legged standing desks and uplift makes them. They’re pricier but they are super strong and have a crazy weight capacity. Uplift has the most customizable desk as well but they’re a US based brand and might have duties if you live outside the US. Desky is the most popular standing desk brand and I’ve bought a lot things from them. They have great customer service and fast shipping. If price isn’t an issue go for Uplift or even Oakywood since that can be customized too and Oakywood makes the best wood products and desktop. Whatever you do don’t get MDF desks since it’s basically particle/chip board material. It’ll be difficult to screw accessories to them. Go for solid wood, it’s pricier but more durable and you need at least a 1 inch thick desk but I recommend 1.5 inches.”

“Yeah no wobble at sitting height but at standing height it might wobble but against it’s not that bad just a lil wobble…Desky also has a lot of great accessories for their desks you can build a whole setup with it.”

“I got a Desky and it's awesome”

“I use a Desky, L shaped laminate walnut desk! I usually keep my desk around 29.8 when sitting and it goes up pretty high/low. I have my gaming pc, curved monitor, and microphone on my main side and my printer, keyboards, and duel work monitor on my return side. It can hold 400 something lbs and I would definitely recommend this brand :) I also have the 9 extension cord option 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽”

“I have a Desky 1500x750 which is plenty for me even with a 42" monitor and cat beds on the desk. While there's nothing wrong with it (it's a beautiful resin river one with tiny imperfections where the post must have dropped it on a corner) I'd buy elsewhere if you can unless you must have a particular style. They have really poor customer service, no edits to orders after placing, and very short return windows. The control panel for the desk was also outdated compared to competitors at the time I got it. And I also bought a camera mounting plate which wasn't great and didn't fit my mount. The product itself is okay though. It raises and lowers and the cable tray is critically important. However it's not as silent as they make out. It's great that it supports a lot of weight but it's also not as stable as they make out, your cameras will shake. I just feel like most companies stand behind their products more while Desky is too big or popular to care. I use an Ergotron HX for the mount. Now that is well worth dumping money into.”

“My Desky one chips super easily. Within a couple a weeks the front edge had lost big sections of its finish, where the soft arms of my chair touch it. Plus just moving my laptop scratches it up right away. Pretty disappointing given the cost, 1 year in and it looks a mess. Secret lab desks (and chairs!) are great.”

“I’m around the same height (5’8” ish) and yeah… once you push desks near max height that’s where wobble starts had a similiar exp before, fine mid height but kinda sketchy with dual monitors at full height switched to LF (Lofty Furniture) and it’s noticably more stable. they also have options for taller ppl which helps at the top range you’ll prob be fine tho, just depends how high you actually use it 👍”

“I took the plunge and splurged and I ordered myself my first standing desk on the 4th Feb. I was really happy I placed the order and the size and style really worked for me. Unfortunately it’s now 20th Feb and I still have yet to receive my order, mainly due to the shocking delivery partner that Desky used 2-4 days on their website it states and I’m still waiting. Customer service not overly helpful. I’m waiting for them to open to request the carrier to return the item to Desky and a refund”

“Most of the Desky feedback, including the Single, is that once it’s assembled, stability isn’t really the issue people complain about. Haven’t heard about any wobble issues either. The only difference is that the Single has a lower lift capacity, so it’s meant for normal setups, not heavy gear or a bunch of arms. The Desky Single is also one of their more affordable or entry level standing desks.”

“Desky here, Although the Desky Single Sit Stand Desk fits most of your requirements, i do wonder if it will be suitable for you at your sitting height. The Single has a minimum sitting height of 28.7" which may be too tall, ensure you take measurements of your comfortable sitting height before purchasing. Let me know if you have any questions, more than happy to help \- Team Desky”

“80Kg weight capacity and 70-120cm height range. This looks like a single sit stand desk, before you bite the bullet, make sure your sitting height is 70cm or more. Otherwise itll be a pain the butt and not ergonomic at all. I got my Dual sit stand from Desky, it was a little more than a single, but they will probably have a black friday sale.”

“i'd go with flexispot, solid for the price. desky's decent too but tends to cost more. get whatever fits your setup better.”