

However, even these products will not allow you raise the keyboard/mouse platform to the proper height if you’re over 6’6” tall. Products like the Kangaroo, Duke or VersaDesk will offer more top end range, providing a better solution if you’re taller than 6’0”. Because they have to extend out so far they will have bounce issues. These products typically attach to long arms, clamp or grommet mounted to your desk. If you’re shorter, it’s best to look at a converter with a split keyboard/mouse platform that extends below your desk surface. Products like Varidesk and Flexispot only raise 13” or 14” above the desk surface. The maximum height for these products can become an issue if you’re over 6’0” tall. This will can cause your neck and shoulders if you are less than 5’6” tall. The average desk height is 29” to 30”, and the platform your keyboard will rest on is a minimum of. Because many of these products rest on top of the desk, their minimum height is slightly higher than the existing surface height. Most converters in the $200-$400 range offer a limited range of motion, which will affect you if you’re short or tall. See The Best Standing Desk Converters For 2021Īfter months of testing 40+ desktop standing desks, the results are in! Ryan recently reviewed the OFM 5100 and agrees that it allowed enough space for a notepad, speakers and headphones. Two standing desk converters that offer large working areas are the Flexispot MR 2 and OFM 5100.
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Smaller units like the Health Postures 6400 and large converters like Pro Plus 36” will only have enough space for computing tasks.įind a product that offers a good amount of working space on top of the platform. Not having these within your neutral reach zone can create posture issues. For me, I find myself reaching awkwardly for items like a notepad or the phone. Having the ability to put items that you use every day on top of the converter is key to your comfort. It is unfortunate that many of the converters that tie up large portions of your desk surface do not provide the same space on top of the platform. While these options take up less room, you will sacrifice stability for the additional desk space created by their mounting system. Some of the popular options include the Duke Mount and Ergotron Workfit A converter. These products will mount to the back edge of your desk, allowing you to move them out of the way when not in use. The best alternative to converters that require a lot of desk space is the clamp or grommet mount options. VersaDesk is even offering an electric converter that is 60” wide. You have now taken up a minimum of 40” of space on your desk, with the average desk size being about 60”. Being able to adjust it efficiently requires an additional two or three inches on either side. One of their smallest options will require a minimum of 24” D x 36” of space on your existing desk surface. Popular converters, including the Varidesk brand, can take up a ton of space on your desk. These standing desk converters can cost over $500, but are some of the most stable available. While products like the Fleximount and OFM 5100 are fairly stable when extended, a better solution is the post base system found on the Duke or Kangaroo product lines. You will likely have to increase your budget and look at the higher-end of the category to find a product that is extremely stable. Cheap converters, like the Victor High Rise series, will experience all stability issues. Products like the Varidesk Pro Plus 36, Ergotron Workfit A and Duke Mount that extend out too far from the base are the worst offenders for monitor bounce. Experiencing these problems while typing can quickly lead to discontinued use. A rocking motion, wobbling, or monitor bounce all create distractions.

One of the most important aspects with any standing desk is its stability.

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