The Top 3 Factors in Buying a Standing Desk

So you're thinking about adding a standing desk to your office. Maybe you're a home user who wants to make your workspace a little healthier. Or you could be an office manager looking to take your open office (or any kind of office) to the next level of productivity and focus. No matter what your reason, when you're buying a standing desk, there are three main factors you absolutely need to consider.

Why Choose a Standing Desk in the First Place?

Before we get to those three factors, let's remember why we want a standing desk in the first place.  The health benefits of standing desks are well-documented. Just a few of the many benefits include:

• improved posture
• increased energy and focus
• reduced back pain
• reduced risk of obesity and diabetes

Not only that but standing desks have been shown to boost productivity in the workplace. One study found that workers who used standing desks were 46% more productive than their sedentary counterparts.

Now that we know all that, let's look at the three most important factors when choosing a standing desk.

Factor 1: Ergonomics

The first factor to consider is ergonomics. This is probably the most important factor, because if your standing desk isn't comfortable, you're not going to use it. And if you're not using it, you're not going to reap any of the benefits we just talked about.

When it comes to ergonomics, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First, you want to make sure the desk is the right height for you. If it's too high or too low, it's going to be uncomfortable and you probably won't use it. Second, you want to make sure the desk has enough space for all your stuff. If it's too cluttered, it's going to be difficult to work at and you'll probably end up going back to your old desk. And finally, you want to make sure the desk is adjustable. This way, you can change the height depending on how you're feeling that day or what kind of task you're working on.

Factor 2: Stability

Another important factor to consider is stability. This is especially important if you're going to be using your standing desk for work. After all, you don't want your computer crashing to the floor because your desk decided to give way.

When it comes to stability, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First, you want to make sure the desk is made of sturdy materials. Second, you want to make sure the desk is well-constructed. And finally, you want to make sure the desk has a wide base. This will help prevent it from tipping over if you accidentally lean too far to one side.

Here at StandDesk, we're proud of our HomeBase standing desk base, designed and built in Denmark to exacting standards. It has a dual-motor design that provides a 220-pound weight capacity, more than enough capacity to raise your workspace thousands of cycles without the wobble or shake of our competitors. HomeBase is also BIFMA certified, demonstrating the quality and performance of our design and engineering.

Factor 3: Price

Last but not least, you need to consider the price. Standing desks can range in price from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. So it's important to find one that fits your budget.

Of course, you don't want to just buy the cheapest standing desk you can find. After all, you get what you pay for. But you also don't want to break the bank. So it's important to find a balance between price and quality.

To sum up, there are three main factors you need to consider when buying a standing desk: ergonomics, stability, and price. Keep these in mind and you'll be sure to find the perfect standing desk for you.

Where can I buy a sit-stand desk? 

You can purchase a sit-stand desk from StandDesk.co. We offer a variety of sit-stand desks, including electric sit-stand desks, manual sit-stand desks, and sit-stand converters.