effydesk Answers Standing Desk Reddit FAQ (2021)
Dickson LamRedditors shopping for a standing desk ask the same questions again and again: how high does it go, will it wobble, how much weight can it hold, and is it worth the money? The short answers for effydesk: the Nimble, Terra, Wildwood and Grove desks adjust from 23" to 50", lift 310 to 410 lbs, and carry a 20-year warranty on the frame, motors and electronics.
This is our answer to those threads, written by a Canadian standing desk company that reads them too. Each section below takes one of Reddit’s most frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers it with specs for the current lineup.
Since our last blog post on Standing Desk Reddit FAQs, “Size Matters: effydesk Gets Real with Reddit’s FAQ on Standing Desks”, your fellow desk job workers have asked some great questions about standing desks and ergonomics on the subreddits r/StandingDesk and r/StandingDesks. Here are our answers.
Are Standing Desks Good for You?
A standing desk is good for long-hours desk workers because it lets them switch between sitting and standing instead of holding one posture all day.
Standing desks, also known as sit-stand desks, stand up desks, or adjustable height desks, are designed with ergonomics (the study of people in their working environment) in mind, to help you work more efficiently. The more alert, focused, and happy you are at your workstation, the more motivated you will become to accomplish tasks throughout your day.
At home or in a company office, maintaining proper posture and staying active (at or around your workstation) matters for your physical and mental well-being at large.
Why Do Desk Workers Ask Reddit About Standing Desks?
Desk workers ask Reddit about standing desks because r/StandingDesk and r/StandingDesks members share unfiltered owner opinions and real setup photos.
Many desk job workers turn to Reddit when researching standing desks because Redditors have a history of honest opinions.
Reddit users are generally happy to share insightful information about the features of each product in discussion, along with their best work from home tips and ergonomic product reviews.
Redditors are also smart shoppers. You’re probably reading this article because you’re a smart shopper who is ready to start working smarter, too. This is where we (proudly, a Canadian standing desk company) come in. We see your questions about standing desks on Reddit, and we’re here to help you get more done, more comfortably at your workstation, wherever that is for you.
What Do Redditors Ask Most About Standing Desks?
Redditors ask most about height range, wobble, weight limits, desk space, cable management, price, warranty, reviews and seating, and effydesk answers each one below.
Do You Need a Standing Desk?
A standing desk makes sense if you work at a computer most of the day and want to change position without leaving your workstation.
If you’re still on the fence, ask yourself these questions:
- Do you work from home and are feeling the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle?
- Do you like to get up and stay active throughout the day, even when you have to take meetings from your desk?
- Do you ever experience back pain, neck strains, sore feet, or other physical symptoms caused by “desk job damage”?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, switching to a standing desk is worth a closer look.
Working or gaming, if you stay in front of a screen for long periods, a height-adjustable standing desk lets you set the work surface to your most comfortable sitting and standing heights. Many users find that changing position through the day eases the back and neck strain of long computer sessions.
Here are the questions we see most often on r/StandingDesk, with answers for the current effydesk lineup.
1. What Height Range Should a Standing Desk Have?
Every desk in the main effydesk lineup, the Nimble, Terra, Wildwood and Grove, adjusts from 23" to 50" (58 to 127 cm) for sitting and standing.
What matters to you: Personal Height Adjustment Preferences; Adaptability to Your Needs
How we can help: The right adjustable height range for both your sitting and standing heights is the first test of the “best” standing desk for your home office. A 23" low point suits shorter users and seated work, and the 50" top height leaves room for taller users to stand.
The Home Office Standing Desk, still sold from $525, has a shorter range of 28" to 46" (71 to 117 cm) and two-segment columns.
For more workstation flexibility and movement, try a customizable ergonomic lumbar-support office chair that allows you to adjust and optimize sitting postures all day long.
Want to compare the Nimble, Terra, Wildwood and Grove L-shaped desks? See the chart below for a quick comparison:
|
Desk |
Price (CAD) |
Height Range |
Lift Capacity |
Motors and Speed |
|
Nimble Standing Desk |
From $715 |
23" to 50" |
310 lbs |
Dual, 35 mm/s |
|
Terra Standing Desk (recycled chopstick top) |
From $1,294 |
23" to 50" |
310 lbs |
Dual, 35 mm/s |
|
Wildwood Standing Desk (solid wood top) |
From $925 |
23" to 50" |
310 lbs |
Dual, 35 mm/s |
|
Grove Standing Desk (L-shaped) |
$1,425 |
23" to 50" |
410 lbs |
Triple, 35 mm/s |
|
Home Office Standing Desk |
From $525 |
28" to 46" |
265 lbs |
Dual, 30 mm/s |
2. How Do You Stop a Standing Desk From Wobbling?
effydesk limits standing desk wobble with reinforced 3-segment columns and reinforced tapered feet on the Nimble, Terra, Wildwood and Grove frames.
What matters to you: Desk Weight, Frame Weight, Desk Feet Design, Wobble
How we can help: Frame weight, column design and foot shape decide how much a standing desk wobbles. The Nimble frame alone weighs 78 lbs, and the Grove L-shaped frame weighs 115 lbs. Paired with reinforced 3-segment columns, that weight keeps the desk steady while you work, even at maximum height.
3. How Much Weight Can a Standing Desk Hold?
effydesk desks hold 265 to 410 lbs depending on the model: 310 lbs for the Nimble, Terra and Wildwood, and 410 lbs for the Grove.
What matters to you: Desk Weight Capacity, Multiple Monitor Desk Setup, Hard Drive Storage
How we can help: A 310 lb (140 kg) capacity leaves room for monitors, hard drives and the rest of your work and play accessories. The Grove lifts 410 lbs (186 kg), and the Home Office Standing Desk lifts 265 lbs (120 kg).
A desktop PC averaging 25 to 40 lbs can rest easy on any of these frames, including the L-shaped Grove. (You might feel more at ease leaving a full-tower PC case on the floor if it reaches about 60 lbs.)
4. Which Standing Desk Works Best for Gaming and Work?
The Grove Standing Desk works best for a combined work and gaming station, because its L-shaped top and triple motors handle more than two monitors.
What matters to you: Multi-Monitor Setup; Gaming After Work; Upgrading to a Desk with Table Top Space that Adapts to Your Needs
How we can help: When it comes to your workstation, the more tabletop space, the merrier.
The Grove’s top comes in two pieces, 70.9" x 29.5" and 41.3" x 29.5", and its 410 lb capacity makes it the effydesk pick for the ultimate work/battlestation.
All our electric standing desks come with gyroscope anti-collision, so the desk stops if it meets an obstacle on the way up or down. What a wonderful segue for cable management!
5. Do effydesk Standing Desks Include Cable Management?
Every Nimble, Terra, Wildwood and Grove standing desk ships with a cable management tray and power bar strip holders at no extra cost.
What matters to you: Cable Management; Routing; Organization
How we can help: Standing desk cable management is one of the most important parts of a tidy, good-looking workstation. A tray under the desktop keeps power bars and cords off the floor, and it moves with the desk as it rises.
That is why the tray and holders come in the box with every desk in the main lineup. Because what matters to you, matters to us.
6. Is an effydesk Standing Desk Worth the Price?
effydesk standing desks start at $715 CAD for the Nimble and $525 CAD for the Home Office desk, with free shipping across Canada and the US.
What matters to you: Value of Your Investment; Staying Active; Combating the Negative Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle
How we can help: If you’ve ever looked up “affordable standing desk”, you’ll quickly find that the general consensus among Redditors is that “affordability” comes down to whether you (the desk user) feel your investment was worth it. And of course, you want the best ‘bang for your buck’.
At effydesk, we believe greater productivity and workplace efficiency should be accessible to all. For a standing desk under $800, we recommend the Nimble Standing Desk, which starts at $715 and lifts 310 lbs. On a tighter budget, the Home Office Standing Desk starts at $525.
If you’re new to sit-stand workstations, you might want to try a standing desk converter before buying a standing desk. To see which one is right for you, read our article, “Are Standing Desks Better For You Than Standing Desk Converters?”.
7. What Warranty Do effydesk Standing Desks Have?
Every effydesk standing desk has a 20-year warranty on the frame, motors and electronics, plus 2 years on the desktop, and a 100-day trial.
What matters to you: Warranty; Trust; Credibility
How we can help: All of our standing desks come with a 20-year warranty on the frame, motors and electronics, so you can rest assured that we are a Canadian office furniture company that will stand by and honour it. Desk tops, chairs and accessories carry a 2-year warranty.
8. What Do Canadian Customers Say About effydesk?
effydesk is a Canadian standing desk company designed in Vancouver, and the Google reviews below come straight from customers who own its desks.
What matters to you: Quality Customer Service; Product Quality Assurance; Customer Reviews; Time; Desk Wobble; Compatibility with Desktop Monitor; Shopping for Canadian Brands
How we can help: We like to let our customers speak for themselves. Here are a few of our Google reviews:
9. What Chair Should You Use With a Standing Desk?
Pair a standing desk with an adjustable ergonomic chair such as the Grin, Kai or Aery, or with the Bohdi Ergonomic Stool for active sitting.
What matters to you: Seating Options, Comfort; Chair Height, Seat Depth Adjustability; Precautions
How we can help: Once you have a standing desk, the right seat and office essentials help you get the most from your new sit-stand workstation.
The Grin Ergonomic Chair ($330) has no headrest, while the Kai ($350) and Aery ($450) both add one. Browse the full ergonomic office chair collection to compare them. For active sitting or a seat without armrests, try the Bohdi Ergonomic Stool ($200), which adjusts from 19" to 26".
Which effydesk Standing Desk Should You Choose?
The Nimble suits most home offices, the Grove suits multi-monitor setups, and the Terra and Wildwood suit buyers wanting recycled or solid wood tops.
At effydesk, we design and deliver electric standing desks for professional or personal use.
Our mission is to help you optimize your workspace ergonomically for a healthier, happier, more productive you. That’s why we love getting real with our customers and Redditors on your most frequently asked questions about standing desks.
Our ergonomic office chairs help office workers avoid desk job damage and keep up efficiency and morale at work, wherever that may be for you.
Browse our Standing Desks, Office Chairs, and Monitor Mounts, designed to help you get more done, more comfortably. Every desk and chair comes with a 100-day trial.
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