Sometimes you need to switch up your work-from-home setup. It could be that you need a new view or just to stretch your legs more. If you haven't already, consider switching to a desk that lets you stand.
It lets you sit somewhere that is not the sofa, is movable so you can get a change of scenery, and might even motivate you to take a walk.
We've put together a list of well-reviewed desks that work for all sorts of spaces and setups. There's one that can go pretty much anywhere; a few that transform existing desks and tables into standing desks; a couple of full-size desks that transform from sitting to standing at the push of a button; options that wheel from room to room; and even something that works whether you use it in bed, on the sofa, at a desk or table, or even in a grassy spot outside. (And if you need a new office chair, we have picks for those, too.)
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For Putting a Desk Anywhere
Executive Office Solutions Portable Laptop Desk
This adjustable riser from Executive Office Solutions is a multifunction wonder. It works as a standing desk when placed on a desk or table, a laptop stand when you're sitting, and a portable desk for working from your bed, sofa, or even the floor. An attached mousepad and USB-powered cooling fans are fantastic features. The whole thing weighs about 3.7 pounds, so it's pretty portable, too.
To Give Your Keyboard Some Space
Vivo V000B Standing Desk
Whether you're sitting or standing, thisriser from Vivois an excellent option. It puts your monitor at a perfect ergonomic height if you're sitting. Should you choose to work standing, it extends up with the help of adjustable hydraulics. You can fit two monitors on the upper shelf that supports up to 37.5 pounds. A lower shelf has room for both a keyboard and mouse. The Vivo is nearly $200 but is a sturdy option that works well without requiring the purchase of an entirely new desk.
A Perennial Favorite
Jarvis Standing Desk with Bamboo Top
The Jarvis Standing Desk is regularly lauded in professional reviews and customer testimonials (despite its high price). It has a spacious 60-inch by 30-inch work surface and adjusts at the touch of a button. There are four memory presets, so you don't have to take too much time from your tasks when you want to switch from sitting to standing or vice versa. The bamboo top is sustainable and smudge-resistant.
Lots of Options and a Great Price
SHW Electric Height Adjustable Computer Desk
If you want color options and a slew of desktop sizes at a really good price, consider the SHW Electric Height Adjustable Computer Desk. It can move from 28 inches to 46 inches in height with a single button press, which lets you easily transition from sitting to standing during the workday. And a cable-management basket underneath keeps cords tidy.
Makes the Most of a Small Space
Tangkula Standing Desk
If you're squeezed into a tight space, go with the Tangkula Standing Desk, which doesn't take up a lot of square footage but has plenty of features. It's also stylish no matter where you stand it. The desk can be used as one flat work surface or separated out to adjust the heights of monitors and keyboards. A footrest can be used whether you're sitting or standing, and there's some handy storage space at the bottom.
A Freewheeling Solution With Storage
Techni Mobili Adjustable Height Laptop Cart With Storage
Techni Mobili has an adjustable-height laptop cart that functions as a standing desk you can wheel into any room. It has a laminate finish that looks like wood grain and goes with lots of types of decor. A double shelf system lets you store books and files, and a small shelf gives you a space to rest your phone or a cup of coffee.
Basic in the Best Way
Stand Steady X-Elite Pro Standing Desk Converter
The Stand Steadyis easy to recommend to those new to standing desks. It doesn't take up a lot of room and can be stored easily. You also don't have to worry about assembling it, and it adjusts easily from 2.25 to 16.75 inches.The Stand Steady comes in four colors and fits into small spaces.
Room for Peripherals
Varidesk Pro Plus 36
The VariDesk Pro Plus 36 is well-balanced and sturdy. There are two tiers, so you can accommodate a variety of equipment setups. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that it weighs more than 50 pounds, so don't get it if you're looking for something truly portable. The upside is that it shows up fully assembled. The VariDesk has 11 height settings and a spring-assisted lift.
The Most Options
Siducal Mobile Stand-Up Desk
There are so many setup options with the Siducal Mobile Stand-Up Desk. It can be a regular sitting desk with a rather spacious top. Or you can raise the back portion up to put your monitor at eye-level height. Of course, it also becomes a standing desk. You can angle the keyboard and mouse area 45 degrees, separately or in tandem. And if your office is mobile, aka moves from room to room, the Siducal Mobile is on wheels so it can easily be moved.
Easy to Store
Union & Scale FlexFit Adjustable Desk Converter
The Union & Scale FlexFit Adjustable Desk Converter can turn nearly any desk or table into a standing desk. A built-in handle makes it easy to carry around and it folds down flat to take up minimal space when not in use.
For a Clean Desktop
Union & Scale Essentials Adjustable Standing Desk
The Union & Scale Essentials Adjustable Standing Desk is sturdy and supportive and adjusts from 30 inches to 46 inches with a motor. Two easy-slide drawers mean you can keep essentials stashed and your work surface clear.
For a Cozy Corner
Fezibo Worland
The Fezibo Worland is very versatile. It transforms from a sitting to standing desk with a motor and if you get the reversible triple-motor version, you can also switch it between a right-handed orientation or a left-handed one. Two levels of work surfaces and a variety of drawers, cubby holes, and hooks add to its usefulness.
The Original DeskStand
The Original DeskStand can be placed in front of a sofa or chair to be used as a portable laptop desk or put on top on a desk or table to turn it into a standing desk. Two shelves and ten slots mean you can adjust for a variety of device configurations.
Perfectly Portable
Moft Z Invisible Thin Sit-Stand Desk
Whether you want a relatively inexpensive option, versatility, or a solution that stores small, the Moft Sit-Stand Laptop Desk is the answer. It adjusts to four sitting modes and one standing and folds flat when it's not in use. It's very lightweight, so you can throw it in your bag and create a standing desk wherever you go.
