SmartDesk Levitate

I am looking at the exact same options and got to try out a friend’s Levitate 1 for a little while. It does seem pretty sturdy when raised higher and the desktop is really solid. It’s thick and the contoured edge feels great when resting my arms there. It’s a nice touch. I also like the cable management system that folds up so you don’t have to see that all the time. My friend said it was a bit of a pain to put together but he really likes it overall and I think they made the 2 a little easier to construct. I prefer darker tones and a slightly larger desk so I am considering buying a LiftSync Quad frame (63”x32”), having a local woodworker craft a walnut top, and buying the Humanscale NeatTech Leather cable manager. The eFloat Quattro is my top choice because of larger size, color and material options, and cable channel but it’s way too expensive for me to justify without seeing it in person. Plus, I haven’t been able to find any in-depth reviews of it anywhere. If you remember, let me know which one you go with!

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.

I'm 5'4" and have a Autonomous desk. It only goes down to 26" which is still a bit too high for me. I keep it down at 26" and have my chair adjusted to match the desk, and then use a Human Scale footrest to get my feet back up to where they should be. [https://www.amazon.com/Humanscale-Foot-Machine-Footrest-natural/dp/B000HVI1RG/ref=ast\_sto\_dp\_puis](https://www.amazon.com/Humanscale-Foot-Machine-Footrest-natural/dp/B000HVI1RG/ref=ast_sto_dp_puis) Stacking reams of paper up is a good temporary footrest option too. :) My chair is a Steelcase Gesture (442A30) that I got years ago at a factory sale. The seat pan is a good depth for my legs and the arm rests adjust to where I need them as well.

I have had an autonomous for the past 4 years and love it

Lol. This is a dumb comment. Any standing desk below $400 is usually not great quality and wobbles heavily. The ones on Amazon for $150 are complete plastic and the motor isn’t as strong and quiet. They’re very cheap quality. With standing desks generally the more you pay the better, but the material matters a lot. Anywhere between $500-800 is a good range, and $800-1500 is the ultimate range usually solid wood and thicker than 1inch, from reputable brands and they have the best motors, weight capacity and warranties. I suggest Desky, Autonomous, Vari, Vernal, Uplift and EffyDesk. Uplift and Desky are the best since they have the most options and customizations and they have the best customer service and warranties.

Tbh any standing desk that’s from a reputable brand won’t wobble at sitting height but almost all do at standing height. The only ones that don’t wobble are 4 legged standing desks and uplift makes them. They’re pricier but they are super strong and have a crazy weight capacity. Uplift has the most customizable desk as well but they’re a US based brand and might have duties if you live outside the US. Desky is the most popular standing desk brand and I’ve bought a lot things from them. They have great customer service and fast shipping. If price isn’t an issue go for Uplift or even Oakywood since that can be customized too and Oakywood makes the best wood products and desktop. Whatever you do don’t get MDF desks since it’s basically particle/chip board material. It’ll be difficult to screw accessories to them. Go for solid wood, it’s pricier but more durable and you need at least a 1 inch thick desk but I recommend 1.5 inches.

Desky, Vari and Autonomous in that order. But overall: 1. Uplift 2. Desky 3. Vernal 4. Vari 5. Autonomous In that order of the sturdiest.