Best Budget Standing Desks of 2022
Best Budget Standing Desks of 2022
You’ve done the research, and you’re in the know about the many standing desk benefits to health and productivity.
Now that you’re ready to stand while you work, the next step is picking the best standing desk for you. For many of us, budget plays a significant role in the decision-making process…but we know it’s never a good idea to get a cheap standing desk.
To help you find an excellent desk without breaking the bank, we’ve provided a handy overview of inexpensive standing desks and standing desk converters, organized by price range.
Affordable Standing Desks by Price
Under $100
- Manual Adjustable Single Column Laptop Stand
This is your most cost-effective option if you want the freedom to stand or sit while you work. The bare-bones design gives you a thumb screw height adjustment, a compact footprint, and wheels for mobility.
$100 - $299
- Manual Adjustable Standing Desks
If you need a full-sized, stand-alone stand up desk, a manual adjustable model is the least expensive choice. You can set the height (typically in 1” increments) to your preference at the time of assembly. To quickly alternate between sitting and standing, a drafting chair is a great addition.
- Pneumatic Adjustable Standing Desk Converters
If you plan to keep your existing desk and also want to quickly alternate between sitting and standing, a pneumatic sit-stand desk converter is a great choice. It raises and lowers in moments with the easy pull of a lever. Choose from single-tier models (great for laptops) and two-tier models (which are optimized for use with additional monitors, as well as a separate keyboard and mouse).
- Single Column Pneumatic Adjustable Laptop Stand
This laptop desk offers a manual version's space-saving simplicity and features but adds a lightning-quick pneumatic adjustable height. To raise and lower the desk, simply pull a lever.
$300 to $499
- Crank Adjustable Standing Desks
A crank adjustable standing desk is the least expensive option if you want to frequently raise and lower the desk over the course of your workday. In addition to the value and simplicity of a hand crank, this design also offers a substantial weight capacity that exceeds 150 pounds.
- Electric Adjustable Standing Desk Converters
Offering a step up from the pneumatic models, an electric adjustable standing desk converter lets you raise and lower your workspace with the touch of a button.
- Electric Adjustable Standing Desk
An electric adjustable standing desk lets you raise and lower your workspace by pushing a simple paddle-style lever but saves money by skipping the programmable keypad.
More than $500
- Pneumatic Adjustable Standing Desks
The advantage of a pneumatic adjustable standing desk is speed. With the easy pull of a lever, you can raise and lower it in seconds.
- Programmable Electric Adjustable Standing Desks
For a top-of-the-line, full-sized height adjustable desk, choose a programmable electric model. It raises and lowers with the push of a button, can be programmed to remember your favorite settings, and offers plenty of weight capacity. And for maximum capacity - capable of supporting desktop loads exceeding 200 pounds - a dual-motor electric model is the way to go.
Shop Programmable Electric Adjustable Standing Desks
- Standing Desk Bundles
Some people just want to make a single purchase and get everything they need right out of the box (things like storage, seating, floor mat, and a privacy panel). If this describes you, a desk bundle is worth a look. Best of all, you pay at least 5% less than you would if you bought everything separately.
We hope this helps you find the best standing desk for your budget and workspace needs!
