The Different Types Of Height Adjustable Desk

Height adjustable desks fall into 5 broad categories and this article takes a look at each of them. It looks at how they work and examines the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Set up height adjustable desks
Although marketed by some organizations as height adjustable desks, their true description is really set up height adjustable desks. Yes, it’s true that they can be adjusted in height, in reality you would only ever do this once when initially building the desk.

Advantages
Low cost outlay, typically prices are similar to fixed height desks
Ease of assembly, in the main they are quick and straightforward to build

Disadvantages
Not readily adjustable in height once assembled without considerable disruption
Not height adjustable in everyday use

For a more detailed explanation see this article Set Up Height Adjustable Desks: And How They Work to understand them better.

Crank height adjustable desks
Crank height adjustable desks are quite popular and adjust by means of a cranked handle which raises and lowers the desk work surface.

Advantages
Reasonably cost effective form of height adjustability
Simple and straightforward to adjust

Disadvantages
It can take time to move the work surface from a sitting to a standing position, particularly where there is a lot of heavy equipment on the desk top.

This article on crank height adjustable desks explains how they work in everyday use.

Counterbalanced, Spring loaded or pneumatic height adjustable desks
These workstations adjust by releasing and locking a lever to alter the top height. Counterbalance mechanisms usually rely on weights to move the top. Spring loaded and pneumatic desks work in a similar fashion to an office seat height adjuster.

Advantages
Rapid movement of the desktop to the desired position

Disadvantages
Generally can only handle relatively low weights, typically up to 100 lbs
As this form of sit stand desk relies on a spring type principal it needs to be strong enough to move a fully loaded desk. Consequently the top can be difficult to control requiring some degree of physical strength with larger desks.

For further details on this form of desk see this article.

Electric height adjustable desk
Electrically operated height adjustable desks are the easiest and most flexible form of moving desk to use. All that is needed is the press of some buttons to raise and lower them to the required height.

Advantages
Complete simplicity of use. All it takes to raise and lower the top is pressing a couple of buttons
Quick changes of working height are convenient and straightforward.

Disadvantages
The main drawback is their cost as they tend to be more expensive compared to other types of sit stand desks

For more about the workings of electric height adjustable desks read this article.

Miscellaneous height adjustable desks
These include ideas for retaining fixed desks and adding on a separate adjustable work surface which allows the user to make the working height change completely independently from their existing desk.

With the popularity of laptops these days some manufacturers offer specialist height adjustable stands. Some of these adjust by means of a threaded knob which you loosen to make height changes.
Whilst others use pneumatic adjusters similar to office chair gas lifts.

With the popularity of laptops these days some manufacturers offer specialist height adjustable stands. Some of these adjust in height by means of a threaded knob which you loosen to make height changes.
Whilst others use pneumatic adjusters similar to office chair type gas lifts.

Advantages
Cost is a major benefit of this type of adjustable work surface as they work out at much lower prices than high end sit stand desks.

Disadvantages
The work surface on most of these sorts of laptop stands is small and limited, leaving little room for other things.
Also, the weight carrying capacity is fairly low. Nonetheless, if it is only for laptop use then it isn’t so critical.

Hopefully this has given you a good idea of the various types of height adjustable desk. Please feel free to explore the more detailed content which starts with the most basic set up height adjustable desk and then continues with crank height adjustable desk. Next comescounterbalanced, spring loaded or pneumatic height adjustable desk, before looking at electric height adjustable desks which are the most flexible way of working at different heights.

Lastly there are miscellaneous height adjustable desks which don’t fall into a distinct category and which can be useful for laptop user

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