What are adjustable desks?

Gone are the days when Adjustable Desks were clunky to adjust and only gave you a limited height allowance. The contemporary adjustable Desk is designed for the modern workspace with convenience and wellbeing in mind.

For a desk to be compatible with standing, it will need to reach at least 110 cm high, depending on how tall you are. As a general rule of thumb, you’ll want your desk surface to be at or slightly below elbow height.

How do they work?

Not all desks will work in the same way. However, with an automated, electric-powered mechanism, the desk switches itself between a sitting and standing height. All you have to do is press a button.

Some models come with height presets, making it even easier to switch between your preferred positions. So, you only have to set your preferred desk height once. After that, the desk will remember and adjust accordingly each time. Sit-stand reminders can also be set to ensure you get the most out of your desk. It’s all about adapting to a healthier working lifestyle.

It’s advised that you buy a desk with a dual motor frame. This provides a little more power, meaning your desk will be able to lift and lower more quickly.

In a shared workspace set-up, you don’t have to worry about the mechanism being noisy. A good desk will operate at no more than 50 decibels. That’s no louder than a quiet conversation or the quiet hum of a fridge. More to the point, a well-designed electronic desk shouldn’t distract your neighbouring coworkers.

It’s safe, too. An anti-collision mechanism ensures that items won’t get trapped when the desk is adjusting. In-built sensors detect any obstructions, and the desk will immediately stop moving.

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