What to look for in a standing desk - Fitnest Europe ™

Before getting a standing desk, you might have a lot of questions and concerns. What to look for in a standing desk? This article is for you, dear reader! 😉 We have created a list of criteria for you so you do not need to waste your time and make your own research. 😉

Yet, a standing desk is an awesome investment for your office or home! It does not just make your working life more fascinating but also healthy! And you can always have fun at your standing desk! However, before buying a standing desk, you might check a list of features that are important. 😉

What to Look for in a Standing Desk?

1. A Type of Converter

laptop on the table — A converter is a detail that is placed on the back of your desk.

First of all, what is a converter? It is a detail that is placed on the back of your desk. Owing to a converter, you can work both sitting and standing. There are many types of converters. For example, there is a Z lift, an X lift, post and base, electric, and hover converters. The names are given with response to the mechanism used or a way of lifting up. An electric converter offers a great stability and a quick and quiet transition between sitting and standing together with a seamless movement. Depending on a motor (it can be single or dual), the speed of transition from a sitting to a standing position may differ.

2. Height

height skyscraper what to look for in a standing desk — The height of a standing desk is one of important parameters before a purchase.

Height is very important since people can be tall and short. Also, people of different ages like kids and teenagers may be working at a standing desk. Since adjustable desks can have different minimum and maximum frame heights, it is important to know them in advance! Standing desks from Fitnest have a frame height between 85 and 129 cm. The maximum height of adjustment is 180 cm. Taking into consideration the height, some accessories and other things, if you are over 2 meters, you can be sure a standing desk from Fitnest is a good choice for you!

3. Standing Desk Table Top Size

What to look for in a standing desk if not the space available? Think of a list of things you would like to have on your standing desk and then think of the size of it. We already have some cool ideas of setting upcool things on your standing desk! 😉 As you can imagine, table tops can come in different sizes. The one from Fitnest has the length of 140 cm, the width of 70 cm and the thickness of 2.5 cm. You may wonder why thickness is important? The thicker your desk top is, the more things you can put on it! 😉

4. Monitor Arm

monitor arm what to look for in a standing desk — A monitor arm allows you to use a few screens at once.

Your monitor is very important! So, the next standing desk check criteria is a monitor arm. It allows you to use a few screens at once and adjust their positions when needed. Not all standing desks have monitor arms! Of course, you have to pay extra for it if it comes together with a standing desk.

5. How Easy is Your Standing Desk to Install?

take it easy — Checking how easy your standing desk is to install is important before you buy it.

This may sound ridiculous at the beginning. However, not everyone is an engineer, and some of us may need some help when installing a standing desk. Check some reviews of the others on the webpage of the company, read the information carefully or just ask the company you are getting your standing desk from if they can help you with installation in case you have any issues. 😉

6. Quality of Standing Desk Parts

checklist — A warranty gives you a chance to talk to a producer in case of any quality/damage issues.

This criteria may also be simple as you are paying for the quality. Read some reviews about different companies, come to their offices and ask for a trial with a standing desk so you can check the desk before you buy it. Another thing – ask for a warranty. Some standing desk companies provide it while some do not. Whatever happens to your standing desk after the purchase, you will always be protected against the majority of damages.

Conclusion

Getting a standing desk is not as easy as it may seem! Do not be in a rush no matter how soon you need to get your desk! What to look for in a standing desk? Pay attention to the type of converter, the height, a table top size, a monitor arm and the quality of standing desk parts!

Fitnest offers you a bunch of products of a good quality for a reasonable price. Feel free to contact us anytime to get more information! 😉