Autonomous - Desk 5 Core

for anyone asking about the best height adjustable standing desk in the $300–400 range, I’d honestly say the autonomus desk 5 is hard to beat. [Link](https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks/autonomous-desk-5) here if you wanna check specs

got autonomos desk 5 around this time last year for their early holiday sale. setup was easy, lift is smooth and quiet, the bult in tray actually got me outta lots of cable trouble had it for about 6 months now and no complaints, feels sturdy and looks clean. if you’re eyeing it for black friday, i’d say it’s worth your thought

DIY standing desk plans looked like a dream to me. But i started with nothing then I ended up wasting weekends sanding and fixing wobbles. Decided to cave this [autonomous desk 5](https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks/autonomous-desk-5) from a friend rec Rock solid frame, smooth lift, looks clean. Not dirty cheap, but worth it for something that just right

been using a standing desk for about 6 months now, honestly didn’t realize how much sitting was draining my energy till I switched. I went with the [autonomous desk 5](https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks/autonomous-desk-5) and it’s been solid so far with smooth lift, quiet motors and it actually fits in my tiny room

If stability is ur main concern, check out the [autonomous desk 5](https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks/autonomous-desk-5), it’s one of the sturdiest options I’ve tried in that price range

Three months ago, I purchased the Autonomous Desk 5, and it has been serving me well. I paid less than $300.00 and am more than satisfied with everything.

I have the Autonomous Desk 5, and it works well for my home office setup, offering good value for the price.

I purchased the Autonomous Desk 5 three months ago and am happy with it; it's a good value in my opinion.

Last month, I purchased an Autonomous Desk 5, which features a tray underneath for managing cords and cables. This addition has proven to be beneficial for my needs. Although I wasn’t explicitly looking for this feature when searching for a standing desk, it has turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

Three months ago, I bought the Autonomous Desk 5, and it works well for my needs. It's sturdy and doesn't wobble. I chose it because I needed more desk space at home. The 48-inch size was perfect, and considering the price, it was a great value. I like it.

Before purchasing the Autonomous Desk 5, I was looking for extra desk space, but most desks cost over $500.00. Then I came across this desk https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks/autonomous-desk-5?is_open=true&option_code=SmartDesk5-SmartDesk52motors_ChooseColor.DarkKahki%2CChooseModel.Ultimate%2CChooseMotor.Single%2CChooseSize.Classic and paid around $300.00. You could opt for a larger version, but for my needs, the 48" was sufficient and works well for my home office setup, complementing my other desk. I will add that when assembling it, which was not difficult, but is a two-person job. I purchased a pull-out drawer from Autonomous and installed it for additional storage; it was not difficult at all, and it works well and is solid. Anyway, this was my solution and was a good one.

If you're looking for that balance between price and performance, I'd say focus on stability and major quality. I went through the same hunt and landed on the Desk 5 from Autonomous, surprisingly sturdy for the price point and super quiet lift. might be worth checking while their sale's on

ur budget is perfect for solid options rn. the EN2 is fine for static use but if u're serious about the walking pad, u need better stability. Autonomous has the Desk 5 Core for $299 during Black Friday. I haven't seen mid-tier brands go that low with decent build quality. dual monitor setup fits easy and it handles treadmill use way better than wobbly budget desks. hope this helps

just saw that autonomous dropped prices early for black friday. if u gonna buy, now is probably the time. got my desk 5 last year around this time and saved a ton

Yeah I’ve actually been using an Autonomous desk for a little over a year now, got into it thanks to a coworker who wouldn’t stop raving about theirs If leaning toward a DIY setup, they do sell just the desk frame separately. I remember seeing a pretty solid review post about it here on reddit not long ago, probably in their official sub That said, since it’s black friday season, I’d honestly just go for the full Desk 5 setup instead. the sale price is a steal right now and it saves you the hassle of hunting down a separate tabletop (and paying double shipping). I’ve got the Desk 5 myself and it’s been great so far, sturdy, smooth and exactly what my coworker said it would be. Haven’t run into any major downsides yet The other 2 brands OP mentioned are solid too, but they’re definitely a bit pricier. So just check out the current sale first and see what fits your budget, hopefully this helps a bit with op's decision!

Oof, I feel you on the back pain. That's what finally made me pull the trigger on a standing desk last year. For Black Friday specifically, my advice is to check the weight capacity and motor quality, not just the price tag. A lot of "deals" are just wobbly desks marked down. That said, I've been tracking prices and Autonomous has their Desk 5 starting at $299 right now. I genuinely haven't seen a mid-range brand hit that price point before. Their desks are usually solid quality (mine's been going strong for a year). For a first standing desk or if you're on a budget, that's probably one of the better deals I've seen this BF. Just make sure you measure your space first, assembly is straightforward but these things are heavy lol

I have one that starts lower so probably an older version. I have a Desk 5 and yeah. Height wise was a tiny bit of an issue since I bought it for my partner

Mine is 2-stage I believe

just saw that autonomous dropped prices early for black friday. if u gonna buy, now is probably the time. got my desk 5 last year around this time and saved a ton

standing all day isnt the goal, balance is. an adjustable desk like autonomous desk 5 makes the switch effortness. thats the real benefit

I think both E7 and E7+ are solid choices, but don’t sleep on other brands. I’ve been running the autonomous desk 5 for a while now and it’s been surprisingly stable on carpet with a dual monitor setup. Might be another option to throw into the mix before you pull the trigger

I had similar exp with compact desk setup, it worked okay for lighter use but once I added monitor arm and started using all day, the wobble got pretty distracting... That said, if you're considering using your current desk as main setup, I'd really look into something more stable. I switched to a more solid model with C-frame design from autonomus - smartdesk 5 maybe

I was in the same budget range and finally ended up going with the autonomos desk 5. suprisingly sturdy even at full height and fits dual monitor setups without wobbling

I was in the same boat lol, didnt wanna spend more than $600 but also hate wobby desk. then ended up with the autonomos desk 5 round $300. been solid so far, smooth lift and looks clean

used to think standing desks were just for influencers lol, but the benefits of standing desk vs sitting became real for me after trying one. i also got the same one and it hit the right combo that affordable, smooth and minimal enough not to ruin my space aesthetic

hey, I totally get your dilemma, I’m around 5’2” and had the same struggle with desks being too tall. Having to use a footrest just feels… off after a while. I noticed you’re really focused on aesthetics and minimum height, which makes sense. From my research and experiences, the Autonomous desk 5 is actually pretty solid for that. The build quality feels a lot sturdier than some other mid-range desks I’ve tested. I saw they also have a BL sale going on now then u can be grabbed it for just $299 girl... I envy u, wish I buy it later out of curiosity, when you measured your workspace, did you check how much clearance you have under your desk for leg movement if you go with it? Just wondering if it might feel cramped or not

I got 1 from Autonomous about 12 years ago. Still going strong. I bought the stand mechanism with 2 motors and put a butcher block top on it just like another user did.