Got myself a standing desk (Flexispot E7 — not the Pro) from Simplist Desk, and a chair (Rae Ergo Flex 4D) from Rae Connect. Both have been super solid and reliable. It’s been over a year now with zero complaints.
Desk was around 160K,
Chair was around 70K.
Slightly more expensive today but way under ur budget.
Below are the links 👇🏼
https://desk.simplist.lk/product/flexispot-e7-height-adjustable-ergonomic-standing-desk/?srsltid=AfmBOoq5ja8t0mvky6GG3VTDhU95OF6DU5VXicdh4L-T6ScjTAqx_bSV
https://raesl.lk/product/rae-ergo-flex-4d-ergonomic-chair/
i ran into the exact same height issue when setting up my home office. the flexispot e7 actually goes down to 22.6 inches without the top, so with a standard 1-inch desktop you're right at 23.6. if you need that extra inch and a half, some folks add a thick cutting board or custom top. i've used the Flexispot E7 for about eight months now and stability is solid at sitting height - no monitor wobble even with arms. the crossbar is low enough that i don't hit it, and i'm 5'10. deskhaus peak is definitely more robust but the wait times pushed me toward flexispot instead.
with that heavy AW3225QF in the middle, stability is key. i'd go with the [FlexiSpot E7](https://featherab.com/shopit?search_keywords=flexispot+e7) - the frame is rock solid at standing height and handles 3 monitors easy. for the center screen, you'll want a [heavy duty monitor arm](https://featherab.com/shopit?search_keywords=heavy+duty+monitor+arm) rated for that OLED weight. the E7 has memory presets so switching positions is one button. progressive and desky are good too but flexispot ships faster to canada in my experience.
i was in the same boat a couple years ago and went with a [FlexiSpot standing desk](https://featherab.com/shopit?market=am&search_keywords=FlexiSpot+standing+desk). honestly it was worth every penny for me. i’ve got two 27-inch monitors on an arm clamped to it and it’s rock solid even at standing height. no wobble at all. the motors feel smooth and it’s held up perfectly through daily use. if you want something that won’t need replacing in a year it’s the way to go.
I have an E7 and an E7+ in two different offices, both with two monitors on arms. You can definitely tell the + is more stable at the top, but the E7 never bothers me at all
No, it's the non-pro (T frame) version. It is very stable at sitting height and still quite stable at standing height. I've been using a Jarvis at home since 2015, and I'd say it's pretty much exactly the same, which is also the same as the Uplift v2.
Honestly I think unless you're really really tall, or are mounting a bunch of extra weight to the desk, 4-leg is overkill
IMO Jarvis is about 10% nicer and typically waaaaay more expensive.
E7 is still plenty quiet, fast, and stable, and is the right pick between the two for most people.
BTW in case you’re interested our [Tempo Controller](https://ergodriven.com/products/tempo-smart-controller-for-standing-desks) works with v2, v3, e7 and e7+
When I hear “cozy corner” and “living room”, I tend to think of Branch, that’s kind of their vibe.
As someone who works in the industry, here's my opinion of the top standing desk brands and who should buy from each one:
**“Amazon Specials” like Claiks, ErGear, HUANUO etc.** - Primary consideration: Budget. These are frankly total trash, probably even worse than the cardboard boxes I used for my first few years of standing.
**[Flexispot](https://www.flexispot.com) - Primary consideration: Value.** Buy here if your first consideration is budget but you don’t want garbage. Stick to E7 and above.
**[Secretlab](https://secretlab.co) - Primary consideration: Cable Management.** Buy here if you’re a gamer and/or you just can’t stand to see a cord.
**[Uplift](https://www.upliftdesk.com) - Primary consideration: Corporate Sales.** Buy here if you’re a purchasing manager (at work or at home). No one ever got fired for buying IBM.
**[DeskHaus](https://desk.haus) - Primary consideration: Stability.** Buy here if you want to absolutely annihilate any and all wobble or sway, or if you need to support a massive desktop.
**[Branch](https://www.branchfurniture.com) - Primary consideration: Apartment Chic.** Buy here if your home office is also your living room.
And where we think we fit in:
**[Ergodriven](https://ergodriven.com) - Primary consideration: Ergonomics.** Buy here if you actually want to use your standing desk, because [the Tempo desk](https://ergodriven.com/products/the-ergodriven-standing-desk) monitors your presence and position and automatically moves your desk for you before you end up stuck in one position too long.
FYI if you end up picking up one of those other desks above for the totally valid reasons I listed, you can still get a [Tempo controller](https://ergodriven.com/products/tempo-smart-controller-for-standing-desks) and just swap out your controllers in a few minutes (Tempo is compatible with all the brands above - and many others - except the “Amazon Specials”).
As someone who works in the industry, here's my opinion of the top standing desk brands and who should buy from each one:
**“Amazon Specials” like Claiks, ErGear, HUANUO etc.** - Primary consideration: Budget. These are frankly total trash, probably even worse than the cardboard boxes I used for my first few years of standing.
**[Flexispot](https://www.flexispot.com) - Primary consideration: Value.** Buy here if your first consideration is budget but you don’t want garbage. Stick to E7 and above.
**[Secretlab](https://secretlab.co) - Primary consideration: Cable Management.** Buy here if you’re a gamer and/or you just can’t stand to see a cord.
**[Uplift](https://www.upliftdesk.com) - Primary consideration: Corporate Sales.** Buy here if you’re a purchasing manager (at work or at home). No one ever got fired for buying IBM.
**[DeskHaus](https://desk.haus) - Primary consideration: Stability.** Buy here if you want to absolutely annihilate any and all wobble or sway, or if you need to support a massive desktop.
**[Branch](https://www.branchfurniture.com) - Primary consideration: Apartment Chic.** Buy here if your home office is also your living room.
And where we think we fit in:
**[Ergodriven](https://ergodriven.com) - Primary consideration: Ergonomics.** Buy here if you actually want to use your standing desk, because [the Tempo desk](https://ergodriven.com/products/the-ergodriven-standing-desk) monitors your presence and position and automatically moves your desk for you before you end up stuck in one position too long.
FYI if you end up picking up one of those other desks above for the totally valid reasons I listed, you can still get a [Tempo controller](https://ergodriven.com/products/tempo-smart-controller-for-standing-desks) and just swap out your controllers in a few minutes (Tempo is compatible with all the brands above - and many others - except the “Amazon Specials”).
Also I've posted this in a few threads now, just realized we should make this more comprehensive, maybe as a page on our site, so we'll work on that.
Jarvis desk is made by Jiecang (same as Uplift and Deskhaus). Flexispot is made by Loctek. I have a Jarvis and a Flexispot E7. The Jarvis is like 5-10% nicer. Slightly quieter, and slightly more stable at standing height. But the E7 is already plenty good, I think provides better value. I haven’t tried the E7 Pro but I would imagine it’s basically identical to Jarvis and Uplift V2.
That said, I wouldn’t go below an E7.
FYI we recently launched our own desks and we went with Loctek in part because they deliver great frames at a great value, and as others have said, all the frames on the market are very similar. We were interested in innovating with the technology for controlling the desk instead.
Yes, I use the standing function daily to stretch my back and legs. I recommend the Flexidesk E7 model, which is large and sturdy - it can support various heavy monitor stands and the ability to adjust and pre-set various heights is useful too.
Flexispot E7 (Not pro), which can go as low as 24 inches which is enough for me (I need 24.8 inch to sit correctly).
Or anything with 3-stage leg, 2-stage leg can not go so low.
One thing I want to point out is that stability is pretty subjective. Even our most basic E2 model gets great marks — about 70% of customers say it’s very stable. That’s because most people use it mostly sitting down and only stand occasionally. At sitting height, it’s rock solid.
But once you get to E7, E7 Pro, or something like the Uplift V2 — which are two-leg desks — even if you drop a few hundred extra bucks, some people will still feel it’s not totally stable. Why? Because there are lots of customers who stand at standing height all the time, and sometimes lean on the desk edge. At that height, there’s no desk that won’t have *some* movement.
Some people are fine with a little wobble — for example, if you have a heavy monitor arm, a tiny shake usually doesn’t matter. But others notice even the smallest movement and find it unacceptable. So whether a desk feels stable really depends on your usage style and how sensitive you are to wobble. Saying a desk is stable isn’t a lie, and saying it’s unstable isn’t necessarily wrong — it’s personal.
If you want a desk with basically zero wobble, I’d suggest going for a good four-leg desk. You can check other brands — most offer free returns, so it’s worth trying a few to see what works best for you.
Honestly, this applies to pretty much any standing desk out there. Even our most stable model, the E7 Plus Max, will have some wobble at standing height. That’s just the nature of adjustable desks. If you want zero movement at all, then it wouldn’t really be adjustable anymore.
As for why you’ll see totally mixed opinions on stability, that’s actually pretty normal. It really comes down to how people use the desk and how sensitive they are to wobble.
Some folks mostly sit, even if they bought a standing desk. As long as the build quality is solid, pretty much all of our desks feel very stable when seated. Models like the E2 or E5 are more than enough in that case.
Then you’ve got people who stand occasionally, maybe for a quick meeting or browsing. In that scenario, the E2 can feel a bit shaky, the E5 is noticeably better, and the E7 series are more stable. That’s usually where opinions start to split.
And then there are users who stand a lot, lean on the desk, or really put weight into it. At that point, the E5 kind of drops out, and you’re really looking at the E7 series and up. Even then, if someone is super sensitive to monitor shake, they might still feel like the E7 or E7 Pro moves too much, while the E7 Plus or E7 Plus Max feel a lot more solid. But others are totally fine with the E7 and E7 Pro.
So yeah, it’s less about one “right” answer and more about matching the desk to how you actually use it.
Honestly, this applies to pretty much any standing desk out there. Even our most stable model, the E7 Plus Max, will have some wobble at standing height. That’s just the nature of adjustable desks. If you want zero movement at all, then it wouldn’t really be adjustable anymore.
As for why you’ll see totally mixed opinions on stability, that’s actually pretty normal. It really comes down to how people use the desk and how sensitive they are to wobble.
Some folks mostly sit, even if they bought a standing desk. As long as the build quality is solid, pretty much all of our desks feel very stable when seated. Models like the E2 or E5 are more than enough in that case.
Then you’ve got people who stand occasionally, maybe for a quick meeting or browsing. In that scenario, the E2 can feel a bit shaky, the E5 is noticeably better, and the E7 series are more stable. That’s usually where opinions start to split.
And then there are users who stand a lot, lean on the desk, or really put weight into it. At that point, the E5 kind of drops out, and you’re really looking at the E7 series and up. Even then, if someone is super sensitive to monitor shake, they might still feel like the E7 or E7 Pro moves too much, while the E7 Plus or E7 Plus Max feel a lot more solid. But others are totally fine with the E7 and E7 Pro.
So yeah, it’s less about one “right” answer and more about matching the desk to how you actually use it.
Top Standing Desks on Reddit
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Flexispot
E7 Pro
93% positive of 96 users
Affordable and stable, but assembly can be confusing.
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