What Reddit says about IKEA

“Imagine having a desk you can adjust to the perfect sitting or standing height for you at any given moment for any given task. It's awesome! I work at a microscope and we have sit to stand desks (which are juuust too short for me to actually do standing work, -shakes fist-). At home, I have a large powered sit-to-stand for my sewing room, which I use almost entirely for sitting, but it's fantastic that I can adjust it up high if I need to do close-viewed tasks on the desk. Mine is from Ikea, had it for 5+ years, never had a problem. My husband has a manual hand-crank sit-to-stand desk and it is great! Adjusting it is easy and smooth and the handle tucks away nicely. Another two cents: do you exercise? stretch? do you notice where your back pain is and google what might cause it and how to fix it? there's a lot you can achieve with a good and regular exercise routine, and if that fails, a good PT can help you out! Like others have said, changing positions is really really helpful, too! I have also found that sitting on the floor while playing video games or watching TV (for as long as I can tolerate it) has helped my hip mobility and back strength.”

“I had an ulnar nerve entrapment in my non-dominant arm. I was in school and a computer science major, so I was at a computer for 8-12hrs a day. A standing desk was the only thing that gave me any relief in my elbow. I ended up needing surgery to correct the issue. Being in the same position for hours on end is not good for your body. A standing desk gave me options. I bought the base on Amazon and used an IKEA countertop as my desk top. The model I bought allowed you to save 3 diff heights, so I only had to hit a button to make a change. The whole set up cost me under $300. I went from my desk chair (decent one with lots of positional settings I got at Costco), yoga ball (didn't really use it a lot, mostly when I was running tests and I wanted to stretch during downtime), and of course standing. Oh, I'm on the short side, so to be in the best ergonomic setting for sitting, I actually need my desk to be 2" lower than the standard. It's impossible to find, but my standing desk allowed me to drop the height when using my chair, and that alone helped.”

“You did not add standing desk of ikea, these are also very good, I have been using it for more than 2 years, these are very comfortable and long-lasting to use.”

“I had one of the electric ones from ikea at the office and it was pretty decent and much cheaper than 1k, might want to give it a look too”

“I built my sit/stand desk for under $400 using an IKEA countertop and a VIVO brand frame”

“Just FYI, another option for tabletops is anything from Ikea. If you don't have an Ikea near you, the Husky worktop from Home Depot is another great option (and better than anything at Ikea IMO). Husky is solid wood and at the time of this post is actually on sale for $140 for 72". Buy a frame and you have a nice standing desk for < $500.”

“My Ikea had the Gerton for $80 over the weekend (61x29.5 beechwood butcher block top). I think they are clearancing them out as they are dropping their wood tops all together according to r/ikea , if anyone wants to check their store.”

“Would recommend this as well. My ikea getting was $100 including the stain.”

“Nekem ez a láb van: https://www.maidesite.de/en/products/maidesite-th2-pro-plus-tischgestell-elektrisch-hohenverstellbar Valamint erre ez a lap hozzá https://www.bauhaus.hu/munkalap/asztallap-szil-rusztikus-200x80x2-7cm/28652111.html Kettő együtt olyan 200k körül lehetett, messze legjobb ár/érték arány a piacon. Előtte volt egy 60k körüli ugyszint állítható, ugyan azokkal a gondokkal amit te is írtál. Pro: - bauhaus asztallap igazi fa, nem valami forgács szar mint sok helyen. Nekem 42" monitorom van, nagyon értékelem hogy mélyebb az asztal, valamint 2.8cm vastag, bitang strapabíró - asztalláb az 220x100 méretét is támogat. Én mindenképp egy nagyobbat akartam volna és kb csak ez volt 180cm felett - 180kg teherbírás. Ennyivel mondjuk nem teszteltem, de olyan 50kg körül van minden setupom, és még az asszony is ráült saját 50ével és gond nélkül működött a hidraulika - dupla motoros és nagyon halk, főleg az előzőhöz képest. - memória, ledes kijelző, érintőképernyővel - láb elrejti az összes dobozt, kábelt. Nagyon tiszta a design - jó minőségű útmutató összeszereléshez, tényleg látszik hogy energiát fektettek bele, adnak extra facsavarokat is, bár azok csak 1.5cm-es laphoz vannak Con: - a saját kábelein kívül nincs más kabelrendezés beépítve. Az IKEA Mittzon asztal láttán erre nagyon irigy vagyok”

“I have the biggest option of the Ikea mittzon and 0 problems this far,dual monitor keyboard,ps5 all standing on it no problem”

“I have the Ikea Mittzon (electric one) and I’m very happy with it. It cost almost £400 😬 but it’s very sturdy, we’ve had a few incidents with items underneath the desk blocking it from lowering and it’s not broken it so that’s a win. It’s not the cheapest but I use it in the standing setting a lot and it keeps me moving during the day. I’m hoping the long term health benefits will make it worth the cost”

“Ik heb volgende zit/sta bureau: https://applink.ikea.com/tY8M9r9M4w--29530235--be--nl Ik ga ervan uit dat er nog betere zijn en die steviger zijn, maar ik ben er wel tevreden mee.”

“IKEA has good options and they provide 10 year warranty, which most other companies do not provide. I have been using their Mittzon desk for an year and happy with it”

“I got the MiTTZON from IKEA. Very good price quality. Just need to be willing to put it together.”

“It's very good quality. No complaints whatsoever. edit: I did put up my own 'houten blad' (don't know English word) as I don't like fake wood look.”

“I have the mitzon desk from IKEA. Just like you, have 2 of them that we have used for 2 years. It’s great. It’s huge. And has memory function that remembers your fav desk heights. Got it on sale for less than $450 I think. Would highly recommend.”

“Try the MITTZON desks from IKEA Dual motor, lots of colour choices [https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/mittzon-desk-sit-stand-electric-white-s69529961/](https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/mittzon-desk-sit-stand-electric-white-s69529961/)”

“There is some flex for sure, but not enough that it concerns me. This frame has the legs offset towards the back, so I try to keep the weight also towards the back of the desk. According to the papers, it's rated to 170lb. Which I did test when assembling. I sat on the desk and moved it up and down. I was not brave enough to go to full height though, lol.”

“Nekem is mittzon van eddig jónak tűnik.”

“I've got a Mittzon from Ikea, it's got a holder for a power cord with 3 sockets and USB (I think 3) and works quite well. Mainly like the cable guide below the desk, easy to hide everything there. You can choose the size as well, width and depth.”

“None of them. Rather Ikea Mittzon electric sit/stand desk with walnut or oak veneer tabletops, and black or white chassis.”

“+1 a mittzon ra. Nekem is az van itthon és nagyon masszív és praktikus. Én másik asztal lappal használom de a kábel csatorna így is jól használható”

“I use an IKEA Mittzon desk, big enough for 2 27inch monitors side by side and giant mouse mat. Has great built in cable management compartment and a hook at the front for headphones. Comes to n a range of colours. I have black legs and walnut top. Really happy with it. Partner has the same desk next to mine, her monitors are on arms which frees up even more desk space.”

“Ikea mittzon stabil és könnyű elrejteni a kábeleket.”

“I have this at home and it is perfect. My feet can touch the ground. I’m 5’ 1.”

“ez. haromszog labazat miatt szuper stabil”

“I have an electric one from IKEA that I love.”

“Get ikea , if you don't want a headache for 10yrs. https://applink.ikea.com/tY8M9r9M4w--89529192--in--en I personally like "Idasen" more than this one.”

“I have been using the IKEA standing desk for several years. I think its called IDASEN or along those lines. Have 2 of those now!”

“Az IDASEN-t én mindenképp megnézném. Kb 6 éve van nekem, agyonpakolva monitorokkal, könyvekkel, stb... Imádom. Drága, de bőven behozta az árát.”

“I have two different bases with butcher block tops from ikea. One is the ikea electric sit/stand base. The other is the base from an electric sit/stand desk I bought on Amazon and swapped out the top. The ikea base is nicer in the fact that it moves more smoothly and feels more sturdy. But I agree with what someone else said about having memory settings. The other one has that feature and I prefer it. I sit/stand/lean on something, so I adjust frequently. Would never go back to a fixed desk.”

“In my house we have three standing desks made from IKEA butcher block counter tops. Two bases are from IKEA and the third is a famisky from Amazon where I bought the desk and changed the top. All three are reliable with no technical issues. I like the famisky because it has presets, though the ikea bases are more substantial and move more smoothly. The ikea bases are all more than 5 years old with no issues. I bought the famisky in 2023.”

“I got the electric one from Ikea and it's been a total game changer for my remote days.”

“zseni az az asztal. én átalakítottam 2 méteres munkalaphoz és még úgy is stabil. (persze az összekötő elemet cseréltem egyedire és a belső kábelből is kellett hosszabbat venni)”

“If you can wait a few days I'll be getting the Mittzon on the 28th Then after maybe a week I can tell you how it was working with it, feel free to ask again later in the future if you want a longer term review”

“I like it but I don't use the standing much, my intention was always to have easy adjustment for ergonomics There's definitely a bit of a wobble when it's at the top, it's not terrible tho, pretty sturdy at sitting height I think the cable management is decent but if you mount a surge protector to your desk, it's slightly awkward where you route the cables in, the thing on the back also makes it a bit awkward for if you want a monitor arm that clamps on your desk, I still need to play around with mine a bit Pretty satisfied overall (I have the 160x80)”

“the ikea white large automatic standing desk. Best thing ever.”

“I got an electric sit/stand desk from IKEA. Not the cheapest but not the most expensive either and it’s a good desk. Because of the power adjustment and the memory functions I use it daily. Sometimes I feel like sitting, sometimes like standing and it’s easy to move between them by pushing one button. It’s especially nice for long meetings since I like to move around a bit during them.”

“Igazából mindegyik állíthatós asztal billeg valamennyit, teljesen stabil darabot nem kapsz sehol. [Ezt a videót](https://youtu.be/Ei_Wq7cdBwg?list=PLOpDKWbo88xVbwKCX-PtU2H5VjoBOwh62&t=265) tudom ajánlani megnézésre, mielőtt döntenél, hogy melyik asztalt veszed meg. A fickónak aki a csatornát viszi 9 állíthatós asztala van otthon, elég jól elmagyarázza, hogy mikre érdemes figyelni, mielőtt veszel egy ilyen asztalt. A belinkelt részleten épp a legstabilabbat löködi az asztalok közül és annál a magásságnál láthatón billeg már a monitor. Ezzel nem azt akarom mondani, hogy semilyet ne vegyél, csak szerettem volna érzékeltetni, hogy tökéletes választás nincs. Ha alacsonyabb termetű vagy, akkor azt is érdemes észben tartani, hogy mennyire mélyre lehet az asztal magasságát leengedni. A minimális asztal magasságot azért is érdemes lehet észben tartani, mivel az olcsóbb asztaloknál ez nem szokott lényeges szempont lenni. Mindenesetre nekem egy Ikea IDÅSEN-em van 3 éve. Ahhoz képest, hogy csak két lába van, elég masszív darab. Ha lökdösni kezdem a legmagasabb fokozaton, alig billeg az asztal. Használok monitor kart is, ha azt magasra állítom az asztallal együtt, akkor azért lehet már látni némi billegést. Előre beállított magasságto nem lehet az asztal kapcsolójával egy gombnyomásra aktiválni. A lábakat asztal lap nélkül is árulja az Ikea és úgy olcsóbb valamivel. 10 év garit adnak hozzá.”

“I have the Ilea Idasen which is a little bigger and pricier. I do like it.”

“Been using IKEA IDÅSEN Desk sit/stand for over 10 years, still works perfectly after moving overseas multiple times, and no wobble even at max height. Also it's controllable over bluetooth but not advertised for some weird reason.”

“I use the standing desk version of the Ikea Idasen, has been fine for me last 5+ years.”

“IKEA IDASEN sokkal stabilabb mint a RODULF.”

“I honestly hardly use mine but it’s still worth it because it’s a great desk. I got the IKEA powered one.”

“+1 sample size from me, mine is about to have it's 6th birthday, second top (moved from left corner to right corner) and has moved houses four times. I love it!”

“I'll put out what seems to be an unpopular here brand: IKea. At the start of last year I bought an IDÅSEN desk with the 63" wide top as a temporary solution. I use it with 2 laptops and 2 32" monitors on a dual arm setup (I drilled through for arm attachment) along with the docking stations, KVM and assorted power strips all attached to the desk via clamp on trays. I have had no issues and am keeping it in my final move coming up next month. I have an ultimate replacement in mind, but I've no reason to do so yet.”

“I got the slightly more expensive Idasen (~800$ as configured for me) and it has been nice. As with the lighter version you can get some wobble at max height, but I only encountered that then I had it loaded beyond its stated limits. Day to day I have 2 32” monitors, 2 laptops, 2 docking stations and a KVM. Adding 2 desktops to the mix while refurbishing one of them introduced a bit of wobble, normally it doesn’t do that to a noticeable degree.”

“I work from home 4/5 days a week. I do stand, especially for meetings, and I got a sit stand desk from IKEA.”

“Idasen z Ikea, stabilne i ma dobre siłowniki Linak”

“I have Ikea Idasen - it's actually quite good. Very stable in its top position compared to other tables. My first buy was a TOPSKY from Amazon, but I had to return it due to unbelievable wobbliness. Ikea seems to be punching well above its weight for the price in terms of steadiness.”

“I have the ikea Idasen legs and put a custom tabletop on it. Pretty happy!”

“I had some issues finding a deep enough desk. I just went to a hardware DIY store and choose a kitchen worktop as tabletop and let it cut to size (they can do that quickly in the store for you). Would recommend!”

“I got an electric IKEA one years ago and love it. It makes switching between sitting and standing so easy. I do that probably every one or two hours. Also important: Get a gel mat for standing.”

“Get one of the electric IKEA standing desks. You can test them in store and they have the best return policy.”

“You're not getting much for £150. You might be able to get yourself a cheap flimsy one with a crank for about that price. I would up your budget to at least £400. I went through this process a few years ago. I ending up byying an IDASEN frame from IKEA (very sturdy), and then bought a nice slab of walnut for the top.”

“I can't speak about their other, newer ones they sell, but the Bekant is known to be one of the most wobbly standing desk around, and the Idasen is known to be one of the most stable. I've messed with both in person and can confirm the Bekant sucks and the Idasen is very stable both sitting and standing.”

“Yeah i was in the same position as you and totally get it. Importing a deskhaus was also too expensive. I had ordered quite an expensive model but it was 2 leg, and it wobbled quite a bit. I switched to a cheaper 4 leg model (800~ CHF) and it’s way more stable. The most stable two leg model i’ve seen would be the ikea idasen, and their return policy is quite generous if you don’t like it. Otherwise yeah you would have to go and try a 4 leg model”

“IMO, a standing desk is - just like a good ergonomic chair - an absolute must have for the office. I don't make use of it everyday, but certainly every other day. - also, you don't have to use them fpr hours on end. Sometimes I just use it for 30 mins, just to relieve some discomfort. Also, if you have a walking treadmill or a wobble board / balance board, they are also a great way to keep your legs and core gently engaged and prevent lower back strain while standing. (I can stand comfortably at my desk for 30-60 minutes without anything else. A wobble board doubles that time for me easily). Importantly though, it does NOT make sense to spend a ton of money on a standing desk, like it does for a good office chair. With office chairs you only really get the level of support and comfort above a certain price point. However, with standing desks, they are functionally the same no matter the price point. Only the choice material really changes with price. None of these more expensive features are really worth their money to me. Here's what I did (and what I recommend to everyone else) Step 1 - Buy a used IKEA electric standing desk. They are cheap, the electronic height adjustability works great and reliable, and if anything should ever break, you can always get replacement parts for cheap. As long as the electronics work, it doesn't matter whether you like the optics of that particular table or not, because - Step 2 - You buy a pretty, new table top from your local wood supplier, hardware store, etc. And screw it onto the motorized frame. This Is a ridiculously simple modification, yet it adds a ton of quality to the thing. A good, pretty and solid table top is so much better than any of the veneered cardboard crap that IKEA sells. - Step 3 - Add a cable organizer under the desk (just search for "under desk cable management, there are loads of cheap and good options) Boom! You've got yourself a pretty, personalized, cheap, repairable and functional standing desk!”

“I'm 6' 4" so had to get a slightly taller desk. A cheaper but sturdy IKEA electric one. Make sure you get one with a cable tray so all the power bricks and cables raise and lower with the desk. As someone has already mentioned though, a decent chair will probably be a better investment if you can only afford one. I normally only stand for a combined 2 hours a day max.”

“same here. strongly recommended.”

“Ikea. Since 6 years I have such a setup, and I have 2 monitors, 2 speakers, 1 laptop on top (client laptop) and a large tower under it hanging in a frame, laptop dock stuff and a led lamp bar overtop. The motor is strong enough, it's slow when going up, but never had an issue. Strongly recommended.”

“Also, there is a generic app that communicates with the system (not ikea branded, but you can find it with googling) so you can set your 'sitting' and 'standing' preset. When you go up, it stops at your preset for a second, and vice versa. So it's perfect. I set it once and removed that app afterwards.”

“Ikea idasenem van, stabil és bluetooth is van rajta.”

“Have the IDASEN, it just so happens to have a bluetooth controller and open source apps for Windows and Mac to control it. Good stuff”

“I have had two of the Ikea powered ones for the last 6 years, they are great. Awesome value and you can pick one up tomorrow. I have had no issues from a sample size of two and have no reason to doubt the 10 year warranty.”

“May be you forget to mention ikea, in recent days, I have used this standing desk and found very comfortable and custimizable according to your hight.”

“Ikea has poor quality for almost everything. I don't think I would trust them for a standing desk.”

“Don’t spend too much on it, all of my desks are IKEA electric standing desks, and I only use them to get the desk to just the right height when I’m eating a bowl of soup. It turns out my back pain got worse standing a bunch, so now I’m doing physio for it instead.”

“I have one from ikea with the electric motors. I only bought it so that I could set the height at 2 inches higher than a standard desk (I am 6 feet tall). I never work behind it standing up.”

“IKEA idasen with a different top”