The desk is assembled upside down and the final steps involve connecting the control wires, flipping it over right side up, and plugging it into a wall power outlet. The instructions are straightforward, and because the desk is symmetrical there’s little chance of mixing up parts. I was able to assemble it myself, but the company recommends using two people. Nonetheless, the hardest part about construction is dealing with the weight. However, an experienced craftsman could probably do it in 30 minutes, if they knew exactly what they were doing ahead of time. Setup without any power tools took me about 2 hours. One is for the top and one is for the base. SmartDesk 2 arrives in two very large boxes. The only tells that it’s an adjustable standing desk are the black buttons on the right side and a wire that plugs into the wall. It’s rock solid (actually made of steel) and delivers a large smooth desktop with two rear holes for wire organization. Fortunately, SmartDesk 2 is a very fine desk even if you never use it for standing. Whether or not you think you need a standing desk, it certainly couldn’t hurt to have the option. SmartDesk2 – Home Office (regular desk position) with Herman Miller Aeron Task Chair

And remember chair height plays a factor as well. So whether sitting or standing it is recommended arms rest at 90-degrees to the table, while having a monitor placed slightly below eye level. The key ergonomic factors ultimately fall back on a worker’s routine and posture. Regardless, experts seem to agree some combination of sitting and standing while working at a desk is better than sitting only. However, more recent research pulls back on some of the loftiest claims.

It’s a regular desk that transforms into a standing desk within seconds.Įarly studies on standing desks reported, “Spending more of your day standing could reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.” Others have proclaimed alleviation of back pain. That’s what the SmartDesk 2 – Home Office by Autonomous delivers - a motorized standing desk that raises or lowers at the touch of a button. It’s rare to find a product so simple and well built that does what it claims even at a budget price.

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