ApexDesk Elite Pro Series 60" x 27" Electric Height Adjustable Stand up Desk, Sit Stand Home Office Desk, Computer Desk - Curved Bamboo

I found this desk during a very in depth search for the best desk for the money in the $600 price range, and the reviews all led me here. Most of the YouTube and website reviews everywhere from desk websites to furniture reviews recommend this desk unless you are willing to fork up twice the amount. I have to say, this desk is better than many you would fork up $1200 for! I purchased the 71" Concrete Top, Black Base version of this ApexDesk Elite Series. I will start with what I use it for: I use this desk for gaming and game development. I have two decently heavy monitors that are both 27" and a 17" HP ZBook Workstation (so not a small laptop by any means). They all fit along with my medium sized sound bar, 21 Pop! bobble head figures, my mouse, Logitech wireless charging mouse pad, my giant keyboard, my laptop cooler, a large 12-outlet power tower, and lots of cables and cords. Not only do these all fit on the desk nicely, but I have plenty of room for another 27" monitor (all in a row, none on top of each other), and much more! I love having the space to make games, and use my other utilities I need besides the computer to do it. If you are worried about the space to place everything, don't. This desk will fit all of the things you need, and more! I switched to a standing desk because I had a hernia surgery recently and my back has had issues ever since it went out lifting a bag of beans (believe it or not), and I head many things about the benefits of a standing desk for these issues, and just being healthier in general. I have to agree, in the short time I have had this, it already has helped relieve a lot of tension and pain in my back, and the surgical site is getting better by the day with this baby relieving most of the tension from it. A standing desk really is the way to go if you have back pain or other bodily pains like it. Now for the quality of the desk. I will admit that I have never tried another standing desk, but there isn't a single standing desk of this class and this price with a set of reviews like ApexDesk Elite Series! They deserve those reviews, because this desk, standing or sitting, is stable and durable. I am 6'7" and this desk keeps the top of the monitor and the top of my head level, which is what is recommended for posture, when at max-height (at the 48" setting, which is nice because many other desks do not raise to the height this one does), and sits very nicely when I lower it to my chair's height. It also is very quiet when raising and lowering compared to my dad's and moves at a decent speed. When standing at max-height, many other desks become pretty unstable, so I was concerned when buying this one that it would be the same. I was very wrong, this one has so little wobble, even when I shake it myself, that it is comparable to a normal non-standing desk when at max-height. Typing, moving the mouse, even lightly hitting the table to test wobble will not give almost at all. As a programmer, I look through a lot of small characters and words, wobbling makes it pretty hard to read; I actually have a hard time sometimes when my laptop screen shakes while I use it even the small bit it does. This desk is as stable as I could imagine a standing desk being. The tabletop is also very good quality from what I can tell, it feels sturdy, and leaning on it DOES NOT make me feel like it is going to break. The ergonomic shape is really nice and it truly helps with being closer to the monitors and make the desk all around easier to use. I was happy with the shipping. FedEx gave me a little hassle, but in the end Apex did very well and I got my packages one and two days early. The tabletop arrived two days early, and the leg and other assembly the next day with a day still until the predicted date on purchase. Not only was the desk in perfect condition thanks to ApexDesk layering in plenty of Styrofoam in the boxes and even more materials for padding, but they sent me a free set of cutout covers and a free cable tray. The cable tray they sent me for free is solid metal and very sturdy, and a decent size at that! When I got it out of the box, assembly took about 30-45 minutes from start to first stand at the desk raised up. They had a letter included and mentioned that the cable tray was a free gift and I was randomly selected, and that I had no obligation to mention it in any review I write. I appreciate them going out of their way to be a top-notch company and earn a long-time buyer. I would recommend this product to anyone in the market, my family and friends, and have in fact gotten my dad to the point this is his next desk. It is the best desk I have ever owned, and it is very good quality. The features are rich, and the shipping was quick and easy, just as the setup was. As a college student, I appreciate the space and stability. The price is well below what this product is worth, and I would love to return to buy my next desk from ApexDesk. From the other reviews, this company has the best customer support of any standing desks, and they are quick to replace damaged-in-shipping parts. The thank you letter was also a really nice touch. Thank you ApexDesk for the amazing product! I will update this review in the future if anything changes, but I have a feeling this 5-star review won't go away! EDIT: Nearly 4 years later this desk still deserves the same 5 star rating I gave above. It has been amazing all this time, the electronics haven't even had a hiccup, and the desktop hasn't even had the cover break at all. This all even after disassembling and moving across states with it twice, and disassembling and moving cities once. I would still 100% recommend this product to anyone looking for a quality standing desk that you can use for years and years to come. I currently work as a game developer for a AAA studio working on CoD, so I am using this desk for more than 8 hours per day, plus any gaming or free time I spend on it, and it is an absolute life saver. I would buy again, and absolutely will if this desk ever needs to be replaced.

I spent a good month researching sit stand desks. At one point I'd convinced myself that the only way to go was by choosing a $1500+ model to make sure it was of adequate quality. Ultimately I decided to take a chance on this desk and you know what? The desk is perfectly fine. It looks good(though I'd of preferred a more glossy white finish). The dimensions are perfect for someone who wants a minimalist setup or an all-out command station with multiple devices. Assembly was a 20 minute, frustration free process. It's completely stable at all height ranges. Nit picks: I do wish it came with a memory controller for the height adjustment. It's not much of a hassle to hold the button to go up or down, but it'd be nice to just tap it and move on with my life. Speaking of the up/down action: While I've never been unable to get the desk to the height I want, sometimes it seems overly sensitive to any resistance it senses and I'll have to stop and start the process a few times to get it where I want. I haven't exactly figured out what causes it stop going up or down while holding the button. I know there's a built in safety feature to prevent it from moving when it's obstructed, but I can't quite figure out what it deems as obstruction. Cords perhaps? And there doesn't seem to be much consistency to when it decides to do it. Sometimes it's totally fine, and other times I'll have to stop and start it 9x to get it where I want. Of note, I actually wasn't really looking for a sit/stand desk. I just wanted a large surface area that wasn't a plastic folding table or from Ikea(none local for me). It's really hard to find a desk with these dimensions. But what I love about this desk is that even for sitting the height adjustment is great. All of my previous desks were never quite the right height for me. This one is the perfect height for me because I control the height. Do I find myself standing up while computing? All the time. I have a polar chest strap heart rate monitor and did a very unscientific experiment that would make my 5th grade science teacher cringe. I measured my average heart rate while seated vs while standing and found that, for me, I expend about 10 percent more energy standing. I feel great being slightly more active while doing something that is fairly non-physical like using my computer. I tend to sit in the first few morning hours then stand from lunch until dinner. It hasn't been life changing for me nor have animals started to talk to me when I walk by, but it's nice and I enjoy it. The Apex desk is a good desk. This is one of those rare products that is exactly as it appears to be at a fair price: nothing more, nothing less.

Update: I’ve been using this desk for over 2 years and I have no complaints at all. I love this desk and it saves my back, daily! Only thing I would do differently now, is I would have stuck with the non-contoured desk because I would have more options for monitor arms. The edge of the contoured desk is contoured (not level) on the edges, on the underside, and therefore I have to use Uplift brand for all desk accessories, and have to check with Uplift to confirm it will work with the contoured desk before purchasing. Most things from Uplift are compatible, and also of excellent quality, so that’s the good part. I started a new work from home position recently and have recommended this desk to multiple coworkers recently. My sister purchased one right after I first bought mine, on my recommendation, and I know she’s still very pleased with hers. I also want to mention that coasters are not needed when using this desk. You can put a hot coffee mug, or a cold cup with lots of condensation on it, and it will not damage the surface. I have noticed that the slight texture on the surface of this desk has become very smooth under where my wrist goes when I’m using my mouse but you can only tell by touching it. You cannot see the difference with your eyes. Love, love, love this desk!! The accessories I’ve purchased are as follows: I have the wire management, the additional desktop outlets, and dual monitor arms, all by this brand, and love all of them. Previous review that I still stand by 100%: This desk is AMAZING!! I'm almost 50 and have had a herniated disk since I was 35, in my low back, which causes sciatica. I've been in a desk job for the past 8 years and it isn't fun for my back, to say the least. I've never been able to afford a good standing desk, because the ones that have had good ratings and dual motor options, in the past, were all over $1K, with no extra features (which are needed in my world). I know a lot of people complain about having to pay extra for the extras (such as the cord management and the powered grommets) , but all of these standing desk companies charge extra for each of the extras. I've had this desk for 2 weeks, use it every day for 8-9 hours, and am impressed every minute! It's super stable and moves smoothly (my skittish cat doesn't even wake up when he's sleeping on it when moving it up or down). I'm 5'8" and it goes almost all the way above my head, which made plugging everything in so easy and comfortable! I'm working from home due to Covid-19, but when I go back to the office, I'm praying they will let me bring this desk. Either way, I'll be able to move around while I'm working at home and doing my personal desk work, now and in the future. My back, sciatic nerve and rear-end are so much happier!! The "extras"/add-ons are pretty good. I'll review them on their own product pages, but I'm NOT sorry I purchased them. They aren't perfect but the serve their purposes well, and with a little creativity, all the issues can be solved. The "extras" are also affordable. The desk top is very pretty and doesn't seem to have any issues with cups leaving rings on it, although I've been trying to use coasters, just in case. It's roomy enough to fit all of my excessive computer peripherals that are required for my job, which is spectacular (got the 60"). Assembly was shockingly easy, considering it was me and my 81 year old mother (best friend) putting it together. I think it took us about an hour. The pieces are HEAVY (for us weaklings). The instructions were difficult to find, as they were between the cardboard box and the styrofoam, on the bottom side of one of the boxes. Before we found them, we were able to find a PDF online for the assembly instructions by googling "Apex Elite Assembly," which was very helpful. My desk arrived in perfect condition and with all of the needed parts. Thank you Apex!! :-)

I purchased this Apex desk to replace a very old writing desk that I was using to hold my computer and related accessories. I did quite a bit of research and wanted to avoid spending the extravagant sums that some famous brands demand. I found major differences between the entry-level desks in the sub-US$250 price range and the US$500-1000 price range. This is one area were you don't get what you don't spend the minimum you need to spend to get decent quality and functionality. A cheap desk is something you will regret forever. This is a very nice price-performance blend. Several reviewers mentioned damages in shipping, and comments from the supplier noted they were working with shippers to improve their packaging. The desk arrived in three boxes, with the metal hardware stand in two boxes and the desktop surface in a third box. The two hardware boxes showed no signs of wear and tear from their trip across country, but the desktop box was not so lucky. Apex adds special wide nylon straps for handling, but they tended to bunch together in the center of the box, so the handlers still grabbed the strong but narrow binding straps and they crushed the box corners in two places with a resulting hole through the protective outer layer. Fortunately for me, the interior foam protected the desktop from intrusion damage and the desktop was fine. So, my first concern, damage in transit, proved unfounded. I was also concerned that assembly might be difficult for one person. But the longest journey begins with a single step, so I started putting things together, double and triple-checking my work. Even with the added checks, I still made at least one mistake. The metric screws that attach the upper desktop support brackets are BLACK and designed so the desk can flush mount on the brackets. I was so accustomed to using the same-thread silver bolts that I inserted the wrong ones and only discovered this when I had four too-few silver bolts to attach the desktop. It was a simple swap to make, but a mistake is a mistake. Upon re-reading the instructions, it clearly identified part "D" versus "A" but I missed that subtlety. I also found assembly Step 4 to be poorly explained. It highlights the instructions as "very importnt", but I think it could describe things better.The legs attach to the cross-member through friction levers and they are very simple once you understand how they work. All four levers are identical and I spent some time trying to find size differences. What was being explained was that one portion of the level was shorter. Actually, one portion of each part is the handle and the other is the axle. The axle is the piece with the dimensions designed to hold the desktop bracket in place when the handle is pressed down. Once I figured this out, it was simple to attach, and probably more stable than bolting things together. I also found the initialization sequence different from the instructions. I needed to briefly touch the DOWN button before the UP+DOWN hold would work. This was a concern before I figured it out through trial and error because I was worried the electronics was not working. There is no light indicator that things have power so when it does not respond, you have no idea where to begin. But once I had it initialized, all has worked very smoothly. I am well over six feet tall and I use this desk at several different settings at different times. One minor issue I found is with mounting the monitor bracket. I purchased the AmazonBasics dual-monitor bracket because of Amazon's reputation and the feature where you can use the edge clamp or the drill-through mount. For this kind of desktop material I felt the edge clamp was safer, but there is a sculpted edge to the desk even in the back. That means the clamp does not fully contact the desk under-surface, but it seems to be satisfactory (see photo). There is also no cable management included in this desk, so I purchased third-party plastic channels, but ended up just using color-coordinated wire ties to keep the desktop cables under control and used longer and thicker ties to attach the desktop electronics cables to the desktop support cross bracket. In my opinion this desk deserves more than five stars. I love the looks, I like the build quality, I like the functionality and I find it an excellent value when considering price-performance. Well, I actually like this so much that I ordered a second unit to replace another desk and I believe that is the ultimate rating - Yes, I would buy it again, and I did. One final comment. Several people have posted questions about using casters on the bottom of this unit. The existing leveling feet at 70mm in diameters with a threaded stem that inserts into the base pedestal. The pedestal is hollow and does no provide sufficient space for a sufficiently large caster to be attached. Certainly, where there is a will there is a way, but it seems like attaching any caster to this desk would be dangerous. I also should mention that the snap-in caps for the wire pass-through are convex and need to be removed and discarded if you plan to have something flat, like an external disk drive or turntable, pass over them and remain flat on the desktop.

great desk, very solid, looks good straightforward assembly seller is to be commended UPS lost one of the 3 parcels and the seller sent me another one!