Autonomous SmartDesk Professional evaluation: A classy, spectacular standing desk

Worth When Reviewed

From $499

Greatest Costs Right this moment: Autonomous SmartDesk Professional

Autonomous isn’t one of many massive names within the sensible desk market (to the extent that there’s such a factor), however the firm affords two fashions which can be nicely price contemplating. 

I’ve examined the dearer SmartDesk Professional right here, although loads of my ideas right here additionally apply to the cheaper SmartDesk Core. For those who don’t thoughts a smaller peak vary and shorter guarantee, you might be proud of the cheaper mannequin.

Options & design

• Mains-powered 
• Top vary 66.5 – 132cm / 26.2” to 52”
• As much as 4 saved positions 

The SmartDesk Professional is a electrical-powered, motor-driven standing desk. So in the event you ever wish to alter its peak, you’ll have to have it plugged in.

The perk of that’s that, in contrast to desks such because the Bakker Elkhuizen Work & Transfer, you don’t have to put in any effort your self to lift or decrease the desk: only a push of a button will do the trick. 

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Counting the desktop, it could possibly vary from 26.2-inches to 52-inches in peak, which is a reasonably spectacular vary. I’m 5’11”, and the desk goes decrease than I can comfortably sit and better than I might realistically stand. Regardless of the motor, it’s impressively quiet whereas adjusting too. 

A small management panel on the right-hand facet permits you to elevate and decrease the desk, and likewise contains 4 buttons for customized saved settings. You may simply set ideally suited sitting and standing heights for 2 totally different individuals. 

The one odd draw back to those is that simply urgent the button doesn’t transfer the desk to the precise spot — you need to maintain the button the entire time, after which the motor will cease as soon as it hits the proper peak. It’s a minor annoyance, however rapidly turns into tedious. 

Within the US, the desk is obtainable with a selection of three totally different desktop sizes. However they’re not all accessible internationally: within the UK, solely the center measurement is obtainable sale. It’s nonetheless generously sized at 135x74cm, although, and matches my twin monitor work setup.

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The highest is available in a spread of each strong colour, wooden, and bamboo finishes, whereas the metal body is obtainable in white, black, or gray. Between all these decisions, it is best to be capable of get a mode that fits your property workplace. 

No matter end you decide, the desk has a glossy, fashionable look. It additionally advantages from helpful cable administration holes that can assist you hold every little thing tidy.

Setup & construct high quality

• Setup takes as much as an hour 
• Barely unclear directions 

If I’ve a serious criticism, it’s that establishing the SmartDesk Professional took extra time, effort, and instruments than I’d have favored. 

There are a good few bits you’ve bought to screw, wire, and assemble, and the corporate’s included directions are at instances cryptic.

Mounting the body onto the desk was particularly troublesome, with no pointers given on the right way to line every little thing up proper. It solely actually requires pretty primary DIY expertise, however it’s a step above your common Ikea flatpack in issue. 

As soon as assembled it’s at the very least fairly strong — nicely, assuming you do it about proper –s helped by the strong metal legs and large toes. There’s an occasional gentle wobble to the desk high (laborious to keep away from fully) however by no means the sensation that issues would possibly truly go unsuitable. 

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Worth & availability

Within the US, the SmartDesk Professional begins at $499. That will get you the smallest 43×24-inch tabletop, whereas the 53×29-inch common mannequin I examined prices at the very least $599. There’s additionally a 70.5×30-inch XL model beginning at $949. All three can be found from the Autonomous retailer.

Costs in the remainder of the world are based mostly on conversions from the US value, so will fluctuate relying on the change price. Within the UK, solely the common mannequin is obtainable, beginning at £718.80 by way of the Autonomous retailer.

That’s a reasonably honest value contemplating every little thing you’re getting, however there are extra inexpensive standing desks on the market, together with Autonomous’ personal SmartDesk Core. It begins at $399/£538.80.

Verdict

The Autonomous SmartDesk Professional is a strong standing desk that’s positively price contemplating. Its customization choices are a key energy, with loads of totally different finishes, sizes (in the event you’re within the US) and heights all accessible.

4 preset heights make shifting between them simpler, however having to carry down the button rapidly will get annoying. That’s the one day-to-day frustration, although — after the sophisticated setup, there’s little or no to complain about right here.

For those who’re on the lookout for a sexy, versatile standing desk that’s nonetheless solidly constructed, the SmartDesk Professional may very well be for you. Simply ensure it’s the precise Autonomous desk for you.

Editor’s be aware: This evaluation initially appeared on techadvisor.com.