Best Standing Desks of 2026

I tested the Airlift Seville Classics Height Adjustable Desk with Glass Topthe Seville Classics Airlift Pro S3 height-adjustable electric standing desk (no longer available), the Steelcase Solo Sit-Stand DeskTHE Fezibo Height Adjustable Electric Standing Desk with Double Drawer And The Grovemade office but they were not accepted. The Airlift with Glass Top almost moved up one place. It’s a nice, sturdy desk at a mid-range price. It also features a small central drawer for storing essentials. Unfortunately, its built-in touchscreen wasn’t very responsive, and the two USB-A ports, while theoretically a nice tech feature, are obsolete for most phones and tablets today.

The Airlift Pro S3 was a decent desk, but it was a little harder to set up than others in its size range, and it had a cheaper finish than the overall winner for best standing desk (the Vari desk).

The Steelcase Solo desk was surprisingly easy to set up for its size (the same as the Vari desk). Instead of using screws to install the legs, these simply lock into place. The desk is sturdy, pretty, and quiet when getting in and out. The Vari has a fancier control panel and nicer finish and comes with desk accessories.

The Fezibo model intrigued me because of its built-in storage, but I found this model more difficult to assemble than many others. Still, it’s a reasonable option if you want storage compartments built into your desk and two levels: one to hold your monitor and the other for your keyboard and associated accessories.

The Grovemade desk I received had some mechanical errors. Although the team was great in solving this problem and working with me on it, it meant having to take the desk apart halfway and put it back together. After replacing the legs, the lift function was noisier and a bit more cumbersome than others we tested. The cable management and craftsmanship is fantastic and the drawer allows you to keep your desk clean while many standing desks don’t offer this. While the price of the Grovemade desk likely reflects the great care that went into making the desks, compared to other desks on this list, you can get great quality options for a lot less money.

As always, consider your specific needs before purchasing a sit-stand desk. Do you have a lot of space and a higher budget? Consider the Vari or Uplift models. The Ikea model is a fantastic mid-sized manual desk at a great price. Whatever the configuration of your home, one of these models is sure to meet your needs. If you’re not convinced by a standing desk, consider one standing desk converter for your existing desktop instead.