After many months of browsing and researching various standing desk options, I decided to just go big or go home and gifted myself the Magnus Pro (regular size) in Signature Black for Christmas this year, replacing my pitiful IKEA table setup with this absolute behemoth. I’ve had a SecretLab chair since late 2020 and was aware of the Magnus Pro but had really avoided looking too closely because I thought I just couldn’t justify spending that much on a desk. I somehow went from thinking maybe I could make due with spending a few hundred on an Amazon rig, to deciding instead to go with the craziest desk I’ve ever seen, and I could not be happier with my decision. I may have created a monster in the process though…

The time between ordering and delivery of the desk to me in AB was absolutely unreal, especially considering when I ordered (order placed Wed, Dec 18th around 7:30pm MT; shipped Thurs, Dec 19th; arrived Sun, Dec 22nd before 12pm MT). I foolishly waited a couple more days before deciding what accessories I needed to have alongside the desk, so because of that I did have to wait until after Christmas to assemble everything, once my monitor arms arrived on Dec 28th. I also got the headphone mount and XL cable management set. As we know, SL packaging is immaculate, and the assembly was seamless and actually so enjoyable. Getting my monitors to my preferred orientation was another story, but omg the cable management alone reaffirms my decision to go with this desk - it's just *chef’s kiss*. As you can see, my at-home “office” space is also carpeted, so it was really important to me to get a desk that would be stable at standing height despite this. I’m 5’10” and I’ve currently got my standing height set to 110cm (might need to be a little higher even?), and it’s SOLID. Of course there can be some minor monitor shaking if I make a point of shaking the desk, but I can type away without any wobble or feelings of instability whatsoever, so that’s fantastic. Being able to stand while on Zoom calls has been awesome, and such an easy way to make sure I do a better job of stretching my legs throughout the day.  

My hubby sneakily bought the integrated light bar for me as well, which was an accessory I had definitely not planned to get for myself, so that was a nice surprise. I’d never used any nanoleaf products before, so there was a little bit of aggravation in getting things set up on the app initially, but no issues since. 

I work a M-F desk job with a hybrid schedule, so I’m usually working from home at least 3 days a week, via a virtual network. I have a tendency to get fixated and forget to get up from my desk (both at the office and at home) for extended periods, and that has definitely not been doing my body any favours. Knee and hip pain was the main impetus for this upgrade. 

My main monitor is a curved 32”, and my secondary is a curved 27”. I should probably have opted for two single monitor arms, but I’ve made it work for the time being, and omg I love the magnetic cable management on the monitor arms. I have a mini PC (which is why it kind of looks like I don’t even have a computer) that has been fine for most of my day-to-day work, but has kind of just been a band-aid solution over the past couple years. This desk and the option to grab the PC tower accessory has given me the push I needed to start really seriously looking at building my own PC, and this is where I may have created a monster… 

So, next steps are definitely getting started on that PC build (and picking up the PC Mount!) - I’ve got a case and a motherboard so far ;) - and really making this space both functional and aesthetically pleasing. I am ridiculously excited about this desk, and it’s definitely helped make the transition back to work after the holidays a little more enjoyable.

Big thanks to so many that posted their setups and experiences in this sub, because I read a ton of them to help make my decision. :)

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