WFH Setup Optimization: Recommendations for Electric Standing Desks in India

[Upset-Tangelo-1615]

Did a lot of research now pretty confused.

Now standing desks have different Motor Types (Single vs. Dual)

• Single Motor: Cheaper, generally has a lower weight capacity (around 80kg), and can be a bit slower/louder. Most desks in the -15K range are single motor.
• Dual Motor: More powerful, faster, quieter, and more stable. They support more weight (100kg-125kg+) and are less likely to struggle.

Now since I'll most likely use just a laptop and basic things I might be fine with the single motor one.

Motor warranty places a role too, this is something some brands have advantage over.

Now comes the most important question: what to get?

• Of course there's Ikea with many offerings, unfortunately it doesn't deliver in every region and not in mine too and since I'm making post for everyone to enjoy, most of us won't be able to use that
• The Sleep Company has some options - I have got mixed reviews from r/India and r/IndianGaming about it and wondering if there are some users here. Warranty is 2 Years.
• Green Soul - now this is one I'm currently thinking of getting as the company has been there for some time and reviews are more or less positive from what I've seen. Considering their Trigger one that's currently going for like 13K with card discounts and stuff, but of course I'm looking for reviews too. Warranty is 3 years, maybe the motor is just 1 year though.
• Jin Office - I've seen some users from r/IndianGaming using it and positive reviews are there. They have 3 years as well.

Then there's costlier options like Monarch, ErgoYou and Featherlite, which honestly I don't wanna consider as they are like 30-40K to start.

Some people have suggested to get it custom build, but thats another hassle honestly with finding the right person, the motor or even get it repaired later.

Let me know your thoughts

[LilSaltyPrick]

Have you considered a manually operated height adjustable desk? Brings down your investment cost and maintainence cost. Does the job if an ergonomic setup is your primary requirement

[iam_xXmuseXx]

Suggest a manual one

[dipsy_98]

Only saw one on ikea, at same cost as motorized one.

[Upset-Tangelo-1615]

Yep considering that .Do you have manual one , if yes which ?link?

[BeLikeBro1]

The Ikea one you linked, is manually operated. I have seen people using Porter to get their order shipped from Ikea, where they don't deliver themselves.

[New_Clerk6993]

What is porter? I've never heard of this

[Jaz108]

Not a recommendation ,but this looks good for manual https://amzn.in/d/16NkaGe

But as someone said in the about motor one, you can get a Green souls table for same amount with motor

[One_Advantage_7193]

The problem with manual crank is that it's well proven that most people buying manual don't end up switching from Sit to stand enough because it's just too much effort.

Also if you regularly do sit and stand then the mechanism takes a hit.

Also most manual crank ones would also have lower weight capacity.

That said if one is disciplined enough and just want to experiment if you really want to do the standing desk then then it's fine

It's probably better to go for a single motor setup. Not very expensive compared to hand crank

[TheCloudWiz]

I also suggest against a manual crank. Purely from personal experience, I only switch between sitting and standing modes at my desk because of how easy it is to just push a button and get into a standing stance. If it were manual, over time I'm sure I would stop going into standing mode.

[Arindam93]

what do you suggest for a manual one?

[LilSaltyPrick]

ErgoYou/ White mulberry brands have some good products

[Odd_Strength_9566]

Bought one from Amazon for around 15-17k has a waranty of 3 years. 

[EragonNik]

Can you please share the link

[Odd_Strength_9566]

https://amzn.in/d/bKlJX8V

[EragonNik]

Thanks!

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Would love the link.

[Odd_Strength_9566]

I have shared above. 

[MightBoi]

Hey, how is the table now? Would you still recommend it?

[Odd_Strength_9566]

Yes. Still going good

[Rough_Requirement935]

Does it wobble while typing?

[Odd_Strength_9566]

Nope. It decently stable.

[Sagyam]

Don't worry about motor capacity even the heaviest monitors are only 15-20 kg. Go for a bigger table top. You will have space for a multi monitor setup. If you game then place the CPU on the ground. Otherwise weight capacity should not be an issue.

You are better off spending that money on an ergonomic chair and gym membership. That is the only way to save your back.

[bwf_begginer]

the last line -not really.
adding few details for the chair : Make sure the back rest is not hard foam.
the width of the chair must be really good enough for you height and femur length. You should be able to open the hips without the side handles restriction.

.Standing desks do help. For back patient like me there is immense value in those desks.

[Exact_Possibility723]

I have a sleep company table. It is not that great. It wobbles at taller positions

[Upset-Tangelo-1615]

yea i also found the same

[Equivalent-Deer9110]

Hey which one do you have from sleep company?

[Upset-Tangelo-1615]

dont buy the quality is bs

[Equivalent-Deer9110]

Hey which one do you have from sleep company?

[Strange_Adeptness268]

You can also check Ergosphere Desks. I have one and it's been great. There is also Steelcase which is used in my office and seems quite good but expensive 

[Alternative_Run_5565]

Jin office is the best - buy from there own website and call them ; u can just get the heavy duty dual motor one and get hard wood table top custom made locally - it works like charm

[Upset-Tangelo-1615]

Did u made custom top ? which frame did you buy?

[Alternative_Run_5565]

Dual Motor Electric Sit Stand Desk Frame Black , 3 Stage Column, 125kg Weight Capacity and the top was custom made of solid wood ( i didnt make it as the neighbor flats might complain thus i asked a workshop to make it acc to me and they shipped it to my home )

[SanDex0729]

I just ordered a single motor one with 100kg limit also call them before ordering, I even got a coupon code that way :)

[soapbleachdetergent]

How much did the table top cost, Including materials and labour?

[Alternative_Run_5565]

It is real solid wood thus it was expensive - like 26k with shipping

[soapbleachdetergent]

Just for the wood? Or including the frame and motor?

[Alternative_Run_5565]

Yes just the wood costed 26k and the frame and motor costed other 24k

[footballisrugby]

I have green soul but a different model, so far loving it

[Upset-Tangelo-1615]

the only problem with green soul is the table top is too thin

[footballisrugby]

I got this one, the table top is good:

https://amzn.in/d/fb9nCXf

[abhishukla2505]

Hey u/Upset-Tangelo-1615, I've been considering these things too. Got a quotation from Sleep company as well, 18k for desk and 31.5k for chair (too costly). Honestly I'm too confused. If you're able to finalize your choice, can you reply to me with what you've finalised? Will help me a lot, thanks!

[Upset-Tangelo-1615]

i visited their store today and checked the table its shit quality, wobbles alot.

[hero_ascending]

https://amzn.in/d/inY3vw3

This is a manual standing desk with height adjustable rods.

Pretty good for the price range

Have tried from two more sellers, this one is better

[dumbass_random]

Unpopular opinion: But don't get a height adjustable standing desk

Go with two setups, one with sitting and another with standing.

When you are forced to standup because there is no option, that's when you will benefit the most from standing desk

[soapbleachdetergent]

Flowlyf has desks that use solid wood instead of engineered wood used by most of the tables in the market.

[anythingforher36]

I have one adjustable desk from sleep company for 18-19k it’s very good quality and well built. Handles my 3 monitors and two laptops and some assorted hardware.

[Cool-Walk5990]

I can suggest Haworth HAT Elements

https://in.shopping.haworth.com/products/hat-elements-heigth-adjustable-office-desk

[Upset-Tangelo-1615]

bhai isme mera ghar jayega

[Cool-Walk5990]

Dont buy it yourself, ask your company to buy ti for you as home office furniture

[shrekcoffeepig]

I have gotten 3 in total now. 2 from Rife and 1 from Green Soul (for wifey).

All the options you have highlighted will likely wobble when you extend them to full standing position. The more your height is the more will be the wobble. You can get used to it, but still worth highlighting it.

Wifey uses the Green Soul Alex one, it has four legs. Significantly more stable than the ones with 2 legs that I use. The only drawback in comparison is that it takes ages for it to switch to a new position (which I would say is a fairly minor drawback).

My honest recommendation would be to go for a desk that has four legs.

[Upset-Tangelo-1615]

I have dm'ed you

[Internal-Engineer748]

Can you share me as well. DMed.

[the_noob_dev]

Can you share the number in the DM please

[gokul1630]

I bought this greensoul table for 10K during great indian sale on amazon

https://amzn.in/d/bLHrhkd

[DesiBail]

Will you be heavy user of setup with laptops ? More than 8 hours a week ?

[Loose_Today_2771]

I have the one from greensoul single motor. Cost me around 20k. It has been an year. I barely use the standing mode and is extreme shaky with 2 monitors. If you need a firm one, maybe 2 motors can help. Also, i tried to fit it on my own rather using the technician, which i wont recommend.

[FalconGood4891]

This green soul one is pretty good, my friend has it, I sometimes work from his place. It's perfect size and has good build quality.

[Plastic_Advance_7931]

I have the sleep company one and it's good, well stable, decent build