Desky - Dual Sit Stand Desk Frame

Get the frame and add your own desktop. I think that should keep you in budget, and you pick exactly what you want. Desky's dual frame doesn't wobble even at max height. Cable management actually works too. FlexiSpot's E7 Plus has the 4 leg setup if you want extra stability, but costs more. Desky frame plus butcher block from IKEA or Home Depot is what I'd do. Better motors afaik. Then I'd also look at the desktop material as well. A good core (not honeycomb) should suffice if you're mounting monitors or leaning on it.

With that budget, I can recommend the Desky Single Sit Stand Desk for $600 AUD and if you can add $50 more, either the Desky Dual Ergo or the Desky Dual Mini Sit Stand desks. For the single motor ones, the memory buttons can get used daily and you can just tap one for sitting, standing, or walking pad height instead of holding the button down. It does get a bit wobbly at max height if you're really pushing on it, but that's pretty typical for this price range. Motor's quiet and the cable tray underneath keeps things clean. If you can wait for tax time and want something like an Omni or UpDown, those are bulletproof. But the Retail Display Direct one you mentioned sounds fine too since they supply offices. Either way, getting off that desktop riser is going to be a massive upgrade with two screens.

If I were in your shoes, I’d probably not build the whole thing from scratch. Just get an electric frame and throw on a butcher block top from Home Depot or a poplar workbench slab. Those hold up well and look clean after a quick sand and seal. For frame recommendations, I’d go with [Desky’s frames](https://desky.com/collections/sit-stand-desk-frames). They’re built heavy and pair well with any wood top if you don’t want to mess with stability issues. Go for that setup first and tweak the finish later.

If you want a simple way to judge build quality and stability, check the frame weight. Pictures might look similar, but a heavier frame usually means thicker, sturdier legs and overall construction, means better build quality and stability. For reference, the Desky Dual frame weighs 66.5 lbs, while the E7 is 69 lbs.

If you want a simple way to judge build quality and stability, check the frame weight. Pictures might look similar, but a heavier frame usually means thicker, sturdier legs and overall construction, means better build quality and stability. For reference, the Desky Dual frame weighs 66.5 lbs, while the E7 is 69 lbs.

Yeah, the Magnus definitely wins for sleekness, but once you’ve packed that rear compartment, it’s a pain to access. Uplift’s kit is nice, but the metal tray bends a bit under heavy power bricks. I’d take a modular setup like Desky’s if you care about future upgrades.

Secretlab Magnus Pro and Desky Dual Ergo Edge both do cable management well, but in different ways. The Magnus Pro hides everything inside a deep rear channel with built-in routing, which gives a very clean look but limits flexibility once it’s full. Desky’s approach is more modular, with trays and grommets that let you separate power from data lines and reconfigure later. If you move things around often or have multiple monitors, the Desky system is easier to live with long-term.

Autonomous Desks have good build qualities, I think. They also have heavier frames. Magnus Pros are also good. Motors are quiet. This one has a 5 year warranty, which is shorter, but it holds up. Just know the desktop is not very deep. Desky's Alpha Dual goes down to 23.6" so you would actually get your feet flat. Runs $679 with their current discount code. Dual motor setup, same kind of stability you would get from the others. What's great about a lot of these Desky Desks is that they have a 10 year warranty. I think all of them have good cable management too, but you would have to look at video reviews or pictures if you like the look of the cable management.

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\- Desky Here, Both Desks are stable and have minimal wobble, Both Desks are Good quality with reasonable warranty periods. Either Desk would be good for your needs. Where Desky has an edge i believe, is two fold. The Variety of Desktops that we offer and the quality of them. We have a huge range to choose from, but if you aren't particular and just want a plain white melamine desktop, we can do that. Our Melamine range is strong and hard wearing, and solid core, so not flimsy like you may find with other suppliers The other advantage i believe we have is our cable management system. Its clean, and does its job amazingly well at hiding cables out of the way and being accessible when you need it. If you have any questions, please feel free to DM me, we can also get you a discount code for your first purchase of a sit stand desk \- Team Desky

I got a Desky and it's awesome

It's not silent but it's not loud. A nice whirr

Desky and Autonomous are much higher quality than Uplift. I am personally using a desky and it's really nice, solid. Big fan of the cable management system. Zero wobble at any height for me. it was a bit of a pain to put together

I used a brand called zen space desk, it’s not the best but it was cheap! Omnidesk has good quality so does desky

Seconding desky, both me and my partner have them and they’re great