Secretlab MAGNUS Evo XL

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: Apr 23, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconFunkoPopGuy21
5 months ago

I have an Secret Lab XL desk and it's perfect. Yes it's expensive but it's worth it. And the cable management is unmatched. It's been my favorite standing desk out of 4 that I've had.

Reddit IconPlenty_Vegetable763
5 months ago

Got a secret lab magnus XL. This desk is PREMIUM. Cable management is best in market. + no wobble + the leatherette top feels great. + motors are smooth and quiet. + extremely customizable + the magnetism is innovative and intuitive 10/10 no notes - even the guys at BTOD had to give it props. Sorry its not a herman miller.

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Reddit Iconchino17
8 months ago

Have the Magnus Pro XL and it's not that difficult to attach a monitor arm. There's quite a bit of space for most arms. I will accept that maybe some arms might not be able to fit properly but that's probably few and far between Also yes you do lose some space due to the cable management but it's such a more elegant solution than the cheap looking trays at the bottom of most other desks but as well you could get the riser and it will sit further back so you get that lost space back plus being able to attach any monitor arm

Reddit Icondiquehead
10 months ago

i bought a magnus about a year ago and I love it. it's kinda spendy but the build quality is great and it's rock solid. and the cable management is so good. my setup has never looked cleaner despite the fact that I have more peripherals than ever. it's not perfect though - i did have an issue w/ my original monitor arm not fitting so I had to purchase a different one which was made by VIVO. i also had a minor issue where after a power outage I was getting an error code and I couldn't adjust the height but all I had to do for the fix was unplug it for 30 seconds and plug it back in it was expensive like I said but if you spend a lot of time at your PC it's worth it. after using cheap, wobbly desks for so long it was an amazing breath of fresh air.

Reddit Iconerik-highlander
5 months ago

If you’re in asia, get from a brand called Secretlab. Totally worth it. The big win for me is the very clean cable management and the magnet system they have going.

Reddit IconLive_Design3492
4 months ago

I used a Mark Adler frame for about 4 years, paired with an Ikea tabletop, and never had a problem with it. They are cheap and, in my experience, are quite nice. I did end up donating it and upgrading to a Secretlab Magnus, but simply because I wanted less clutter (with the cable management). One thing I do have to mention is that before you actually but a standing desk or a frame for a standing desk think if you're actually going to use it, my wife wanted one for a long time and after I got her one she maybe used it 2 times a year; same in my case, I maybe use it 1-2 times a month.

Reddit IconLocksey-EON
5 months ago

I have a secret labs adjustable height desk. Ngl, wish I hadn’t bothered… it’s a quality desk but I don’t take advantage of it nearly enough to justify me owning it. Sometimes I reduce the height of the desk so I can get my feet onto it more comfortable to watch shows

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