The 5 Best Standing Desks for Every Budget
Work smarter, not harder.
Stand up desks are a great piece to have in any home office. While there are many benefits to having standing desks, they sometimes can come at a cost. I’ve picked 5 highly-rated standing desks for every budget in mind, so you’ll feel good about your new workspace and get more done.
Let’s quickly go over the benefits of having a standing desk.
- Encourages greater movement throughout your day
- Improve focus
- Betters your overall posture and ergonomics
- Enhance collaboration
- Increase productivity
- Boosts your calorie burn
- Many health benefits
- Reduces the risk of obesity and weight gain
- May lower your risk of heart disease
- Some may have reduced back pain
- Improves mood and energy levels
- May lower blood sugar levels
Now, here are my 5 top picks for standing desks:
1. KNOTTEN standing desk
Buy it at IKEA | $160
If you’re a minimalist at heart, you are going to love this simple design by IKEA. It gives you the standing desk you need, while still staying organized and chic. Another plus is that the cost is one of the cheapest we found for a quality standing desk.
Here are some other things you’ll love about this desk:
- Thoughtful and accessible organization
- Hooks for key and small accessories
- Compartments for calendars, mail, and other small electronics
- Traditional writing desk style
- Concealed cord compartment
- Finished backing so it can be placed anywhere
- Drawer stoppers to keep drawers in place
“I love this desk. I have a small space and this one suits my needs perfectly. It’s compact, yet has everything I need right at arms reach. The bottom rack can hold a file box perfectly, the cubbies to keep my things that are in process, and 2 drawers that fit full-size pages, mail, etc. Overall, I have been more productive with this desk.”
– Evelyn ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. FEZIBO standing desk
Buy it on Amazon | $159.99 (and there’s currently a $30 off digital coupon!)
Not looking to replace your entire desk? That’s why I love this option! Not only can you place it on most existing desks, but you can still use it when sitting without being inconvenienced. This is another affordable option for those not looking to break the bank.
Here are some other things you’ll love about this desk:
- Can go on almost any existing desk
- Can be used for sitting or standing
- Adjusts easily by a handle
- Spacious work surface
- 32.6″ W x 17.8″D
- Holds up to 28.6 pounds
- Sturdy and durable
- 10-year whole standing desk warranty
“This standing desk is a life saver for me! I’m a college student who spends a lot of time at my desk and before I didn’t pay attention to proper ergonomics when I studied and used my laptop. I ended up suffering from neck pain for months. I’m so glad I purchased this desk to solve those problems
Although most of the standing desks are on the pricy side, it totally worth the money. This standing desk requires a bigger table to stand on the top of your original desk, but regardless, it’s use-friendly and I can adjust it according to my sitting and standing position while no longer suffering from pain. A little bonus worth mentioning is the slot on the standing desk to put my iPad and phone in the standing position which is really convenient!”
– Jason ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. SKARSTA standing desk
Buy it at IKEA | $279
Streamlined and chic, this desk from IKEA has a beautiful yet super simple design. With a turn of the crank handle, you can quickly find the perfect height for your work space. This won’t just improve your workspace, it will totally customize it.
Here are some other things you’ll love about this desk:
- Adjusted to multiple heights
- From 27½” and 47¼”
- Easy turn handle to adjust heights
- Can be added to the left or right side to accommodate your dominate hand
- Hidden when not in use
- Option to sit or stand at the desk
- Durable and stable
- Adjustable feet
- Works on uneven floors
“A year ago I became President of my division and I wanted to rid of our old cubicles. I needed to stay within a reasonable budget, so I invested in these desks. I purchased 25 of them and every single one has been great. Everyone LOVES them!
In the past year, only one person broke their handle, so that one doesn’t stand anymore, however, everyone else’s is working great and has endured many spills of coffee, food, and other accidents. These wipe down easily and are super easy to take care of. As we grow, we continue to buy many more!”
– Iris ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. Stand Up Desk Store two-tier desk
Buy it on Amazon | $349
Portability is important to some people who work from a computer daily. I love that this desk has wheels to transport it wherever you need to take your office that day. Sometimes having options and good ergonomics is all we need to have a fresh take on our work.
Here are some other things you’ll love about this desk:
- Ergonomical two-tier design
- Keeps arms at 90 degrees
- Keeps computer at eye-level
- Smooth crank adjustment
- Adjusts to multiple heights
- Lower surface adjusts from 29” – 43”
- Upper surface adjusts from 33.5” – 47.25”
- Wheels allow you to easily move the desk
- Durable and sturdy
- The frame is entirely made of steel
- 154-pound weight capacity
“This is a great desk – I’ve been loving it! I’m working from home more often and I want to be more active so this was a great solution for me. The desk itself is very good quality and the wood top is durable. I actually like the crank to adjust the height, which gives me a little break from work when I want to sit down for a bit. There’s plenty of space for two monitors, my laptop on the top board, and other laptop, books, keyboard mouse, etc.
The price was right on target for me and furthermore, the company’s customer service is great. When I was assembling it by mistake I used a bigger screw in the keyboard board and I made a whole in it. I contacted the company by email and the same day they were scheduling a ship with a full replace at no cost that I got a couple of days after. I will recommend this desk to every friend!”
– Trey ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. Jarvis standing desk
Buy it on Amazon | $554+
Love all the bells and whistles? This desk is one of the best money can buy. The electronic keypad allows you to easily customize your desk to whichever height you need. If you’re looking for something that is sure to last longer than your job, this is it!
Here are some other things you’ll love about this desk:
- Adjusts to multiple heights
- From 23.25″ to 49.25″ (without the desktop)
- Quiet motor when adjusting the height
- 350 lb. weight limit
- Durable bamboo top
- 4 color choices for the metal base
- Available in different sizes
- Electronic keypad display
- 4 memory height settings
- Quick and easy adjustments
- 4 memory height settings
- 7-year warranty
- On all frame, mechanical, and electrical components
- Cord grommet for hidden electrical wires
“I run a home-based business and work remotely with a traditional company. I always thought good ergonomics depended solely on the chair and that a desk could be any table-top. I was SO wrong! I decided to splurge on this desk and have been using it for 2 months now. The bamboo is attractive and I feel stylish and grownup.
The overall construction is solid, sleek and adjusts to the different heights seamlessly! I have two monitors, a CPU, phone, laptop, and desk accessories. For me, this desk has led to a more minimalist and streamlined workspace, resulting in higher productivity. Cheers!”
– Rosemary ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Costco has a really nice, motorized glass-topped black standing desk in the warehouses right now for $299. I have no idea how well the motor on it lasts, but it adjusts with a touch sensor on the glass top that’s pretty cool.
How neat! Thanks for the suggestion, Maggie!
I bought the white one when on sale for this price. It worked Great for few months but now having issue with the motor. Contacted the company and they send me the new motor but a little difficult to change it out. I still have the old motor in. I stopped using it to change the level. I just set to standing position and continue to use it this way. But time to time, by mistake I touch the touch sensor and it goes to seating level and it takes me over a hour to get it back to standing level. So I got a thick mat and placed a thick planner to make sure I do not touch it by mistake.
But still I am Happy with it. Just wished it was longer and the motor work more consistently 🙁
After looking into many other desk, I settled on this one not only because it was on sale. But it has the middle connecting structure metal which helps to stabilize the desk from wobbling while working standing
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