Ergonomic Buyer’s Guide: Standing Desks
There are scores of height adjustable desks out there but you have to know that not everything is created equally! A standing desk may be a little bit expensive than a conventional desk so it’s good to ask “what will it bring me?”
Why buy a standing desk
- Helps improve health-- Standing desks can help improve health by encouraging users to stand more and sit less. Prolonged sitting is linked to many ailments such as diabetes, poor blood circulation, and body pains.
- It helps with posture -- Prolonged sitting can lead to slouching. When this happens, it alters the spine’s alignment and causes other parts of the body to compensate. This can result in poor posture and body pains.
- Improved productivity -- A pain-free body equates to fewer absences and more time and energy to devote to finish tasks.
- Weight loss -- Too much sitting promotes a sedentary lifestyle. Studies show that standing for six hours a day could prevent weight gain and help you to shed pounds.
- Better overall performance -- According to this Time.com article, people who use sit-stand desks were more active at work and better at their jobs than their chair-bound peers. They also experience less job-related fatigue, less daily anxiety, and higher overall quality of life.
Cost and finances
- A standing desk is a great investment. It can last for years, depending on the way it was used and how it was cared for.
- Whenever you buy something, do this mental computation: Divide the desk price by the number of days you use it in a year and compare it to something you buy regularly like a cup of coffee or your favorite donut.
- Once you enjoy the desk and reap health benefits, you will forget the price and start to appreciate the quality.
- Generally, buy from a manufacturer that provides long warranty coverage because that shows that the brand stands behind its products. When you buy from FlexiSpot, you can have a five-year warranty for the frame, desktop, and a yearlong warranty for the gas spring system and other mechanisms.
- Do your research diligently to know the right specifications for you. You might end up with a desk that is relatively cheap but not sturdy enough to last for years. It’s best to buy a device where you can save yourself from having to buy a new one in the future.
Main specification differences between desks
- Basic&Standard&Premium Keypad
- Anti-collision and no anti-collision
- Two section vs three section legs
- Reversed and Enhanced Columns
- Manual vs Single motor vs dual motor
basic | default | Safety | design | Premium | |
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Anti-collision | √ | √ | |||
Memory function | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
Parental controls | √ | ||||
Interval timer | √ | √ | |||
LED touch screen | √ | √ | |||
Energy-saving display | √ | √ | √ | √ |