I Own 6 Standing Desks. This One is BY FAR THE BEST - Deskhaus Apex Pro Review
Vložit
- čas přidán 10. 06. 2024
- I own 6 standing desks, and all of them have the same issue. Except one. The Deskhaus Apex Pro solves the issue and it's backed by awesome customer service + the best warranty. Let's get Ahnest!
=============================
🛒 Products from Video - Using my links helps this channel a LOT!!!
*Affiliate links cost you nothing, but gives me a small commission which keeps this channel going!
=============================
DeskHaus (USA)
IF YOU'RE USING A VPN, THE COUPON CODES WON'T WORK! Please turn off before using!
🛒DeskHaus Apex Pro - geni.us/knBZtw
Use code Ahnestly for $50 off
🛒DeskHaus Detroit Desk - geni.us/YVjBAy
Use code AhnestlyDetroit for $25 off
============================
❤️Want to Donate?
============================
👍www.paypal.me/ahnestly
=============================
📱 Follow Me!
=============================
Subscribe 👍 - czcams.com/users/ahnestly?sub_conf...
Instagram - / stayahnest
Twitter - / stayahnest
My Other CZcams Channel - / theblindguys
=============================
💼 Business Inquiries/Sponsorships
=============================
Email me: Ahntouragemedia@gmail.com
=============================
📼 Relevant Videos/Playlists
=============================
📼ULTIMATE Chair Buying Guide (2022): • The ULTIMATE Chair Buy...
📼My Top Chair Picks ($200-$900): • Ahnestly's Top Chair P...
📼My Top Chair Picks ($900+): • Ahnestly's Top Chair P...
My Other Channel (Blind Reviews):
📼 Blind Chair Review Pt. 1: 7 Chairs (HM, Secret Lab, Autonomous): • Blind Test: 7 Chairs. ...
📼 Blind Chair Review Pt. 2 13 Chairs (HM, Steelcase): • Blind Testing 13 Chair...
=============================
Table of Contents:
=============================
0:00 - Intro
0:09 - The Issue with ALL Standing Desks
0:45 - The Issue with BUDGET Standing Desks
1:10 - Higher Price DOES NOT Solve The Issue
2:13 - Exhibit A: $1,000 Secretlab Magnus Pro
2:44 - Why the Deskhaus Apex Pro is Different
2:53 - What Do I Gain from Recommending the Apex Pro?
3:32 - Stability of the Apex Pro
4:12 - Min and Max Height of the Apex Pro
4:47 - Why the Apex Pro is "Buy It For Life"
5:27 - Warranty + Customer Service
6:46 - Coupon Codes!!
7:30 - Be Careful What You Pay for in Standing Desks
9:10 - STABILITY TESTS!!! - Věda a technologie
ABOUT THE WATER BOTTLE - I accidentally left the water bottle I used for this test in my car (in the hot sun) and it deformed. I didn't have another one and had to film. This was not an attempt to exaggerate wobble. I have plenty of other things on the desks so you can see everything else wobble.
*Links + Coupon Codes Below* - Please use them as it costs you nothing, but helps keep the channel going!
*DeskHaus (USA)*
*IF YOU'RE USING A VPN, THE COUPON CODES WON'T WORK! Please turn off before using!*
🛒DeskHaus Apex Pro - geni.us/knBZtw
Use code *Ahnestly* for $50 off
🛒DeskHaus Detroit Desk - geni.us/YVjBAy
Use code *AhnestlyDetroit* for $25 off
Can you review the Charcoal desk? Love the content!
is the special still available? The link doesn't seem to be working anymore.
@noahp6886 Thanks for the heads up! CZcams being stupid...links that get too long get truncated and route you to the wrong place! I just used a link converter to make them shorter and yes, deals + codes all still work!
@@Ahnestly awesome, order placed!
Any idea if the wood can be stained darker?
I like to imagine your house is just a warehouse of desks and chairs.
It was like that for the better part of 2 years. I finally managed to get to a point where I have a studio...full of desks and chairs. Every day I walk through the maze of chairs and desks and look at my monthly bill for my studio and wonder...why didn't I just review gaming mice!!?!?
What would you want in your standing desk? Stability or cable management/cool tech?
LINKS + COUPONS BELOW! Please use them as it helps this channel a LOT!
*DeskHaus*
🛒DeskHaus Apex Pro - desk.haus/products/apex-pro-2?variant=39436448366741
Use code "Ahnestly" for $50 off
🛒DeskHaus Detroit Desk - desk.haus/products/detroit-desk?variant=42023712522461
Use code "AhnestlyDetroit" for $25 off
*Affiliate links cost you nothing, but gives me a small commission which keeps this channel going!
"Ahnesty" affiliate code not working for ApexPro anymore?
@@michaelarkof503 it is. Are you ordering a set bundle or sale? If so, it doesn’t apply…it’s only for just the apex pro. Someone mentioned they tried to add a different “paddle” for the apex pro - if that’s the case, reach out to them directly and let them know that you tried to apply the code but it didn’t work!
@@Ahnestly just confirmed that it works! Thanks for the quick reply, the code and the great review!
I’m glad it worked so we both get credit!!
review the beflo tenon standing desk next please!
Thank you for this review. I’ve been wanting to build my own desk for quite awhile since working 100% remote and this video helped me so much! It definitely validated and answered many of the concerns I had with the various desk bases and the other options of buying a whole pre-made desk. I just bought the apex pro with your discount code- I appreciate the saving a few dollars and more than happy to support you in creating great videos like this one :)
woot woot!! I hope you love it and love the DIY attitude!!
I bought the Apex Pro from Desk Haus over a year ago (price has gone up since). I love the thing. It's a tank and there have been no issues. I am using a 72x30 dark rubberwood butcher block from Lowes. Best investment ever.
hey May i ask about the price when you got it
Excellent review! Thank you for your honesty.
What a thorough review. Excellent job. Most reviews out there lack the comparative details and industry knowledge.
Thank you! Appreciate that!
Thanks for this info. I’ve been looking at getting the Samsung ARK monitor & have been hesitant due to the stability, weight capacity & desktop size options. However you just pointed me in the right direction to solve all my problems!!
I waited for a sale and got the 60"x30" from Vari for under $600 with tax. I use it around 45" when standing and it is very stable. No wobble unless I'm actively trying to shake the desk; even then I only get a little monitor shake. The Deskhaus 20-year leg warranty is pretty sick though.
Consider yourself lucky, on the website the 60x30 is going for $1,900 bucks!🤷♂🤷♂🤷♂
Legend
I just ordered the DeskHaus Apex Pro because of you. Thank you for making this video and enabling me to get a $50 discount (since I used your code). I can't wait to get the frame and put my desk together.
First of all, thank YOU for the kind words. Also, using my coupon earns me small commission, which helps me keep making videos like these.
Thank you!!!! And I know you’re gonna love it!!
world's most sponsored comment
Not used to people being kind? In any case, I hope your days are filled with kindness, friend.
@@Ahnestly I mean, I thought it was pretty clear that I was joking but if you felt the need to defend yourself by behaving perfunctory as a response now im suspicious 👀
@@decisivedolphinnIts always difficult to tell whether a comment is being hostile or joking. More so bc it was like 4 words!
I admit, I did assume your comment was hostile to the OP who was showing kindness. Because of that, my comment was asking “why do you feel the need to be hostile to someone who’s being kind?”, but also, I was genuinely hoping your days would be filled with kindness!
I prob misread your comment bc I’m dumb (I had to look up ‘perfunctory’ lol).
In any case, I saw you commented on my other vid and thank you for your support. I hope the stability test at the end of this video speaks for itself and let me know how you like it!
Really great call on the 4 legs stability. Thank you!
I would imagined the L-shaped desks are much, much more stable by the nature of their geometry. Would love to see your reviews on these. Btw, this video was an eye opener. Thank you for your top notch review and Ahnesty. :-)
I, myself, am looking at the Fezibo Triple Motor L-shaped 63 with the Ergonomic Monitor stand shelf that goes the full L. Yes, it's a budget model but still at the $500-$600 range. Would love to hear what you have to say about this.
I wish I could say definitively, but I'm not sure! I do imagine it would help though, but I'm always surprised by the things I find when actually testing!
Incredible. I was considering pulling the trigger on the Magnus, but now I'm sold on getting an Apex Pro and using is it to build the perfect setup for my needs. Kudos
Heyyyyyy!!! Nice!!! You will NOT regret it. Love this freaking tank of a desk!!! Don't forget to use my coupon code!!
Deskhaus is easily the future of standing desks. The double leg design is incredible not to mention the support is fantastic.
Yes, those double legs really make it sturdy. The other critical component is the horizontal brace that connects the legs. My Uplift Conference Desk is like that, only the legs are spaced further apart than the Deskhaus which makes it even more sturdy!
@@jp6951 Is the horizontal brace a shin scraper? I like to have the space and kick around down there.
nice vid brother!! I actually purchased the frame back in January and have not purchased a table top yet. I want one of theirs, but will need to pay for that later! But love these desks and their brand!! Such a solid brand!!!
Have you considered a slick glass desktop? I might do that. I would cut it so only the main section, including area with the monitors needs to rise up...maybe a nice 48" wide section. No need to stress the motors lifting a 60" or wider area everyday if it is not necessary IMO.
I'm really glad you're doing a Deskhaus review. II went the Vertex legs diamond option given it's built like a tank.
Hi @ahnestly!! A wonderful review! I just wanted to ask, could you let us know what size is your table top and where did you buy it? I really like the size of it but when I clicked on the coupon of them offering it, it is empty :( any feedback is appreciated! Thank you!
Flexispot makes the E7Q "Odin" now that also has the quad motor quad leg design, and it's arguably even more robust than this design because the legs are pushed all the way out to the corners of the frame. AND it goes just as low as this desk. I'd love to see a comparison between that and the Deskhaus Apex Pro.
I've been in talks! Stay posted!
He didn’t really use products that are equally as close to the deskhaus. Like the uplift 4 leg commercial and evodesk FX package. I wish he did
@allen7615 the starting price of uplift 4 leg with laminate top (30x60) is $1,200. Desk Haus with a real rubber wood top (30x60) is $1052 with my code ($1,100 without code). The Evodesk is over 2x the price. Looks fancy, but quite pricey!
Other factors to consider:
Desk Haus is made in America and In terms of warranty and customer service, I’ve seen desk haus really active on both Standing Desk and Desk Haus forums. Uplift is not made in America, not sure what their customer service is like. I don’t know much about Evodesk unfortunately!
I’m glad someone is finally bringing Deskhaus to the conversation. I’ve had their Apex Pro with a walnut butcher block island countertop for almost 2 years now and it’s blown every other desk I’ve had out of the water. So much so I’ve sold my Fully Jarvis and will be making mine into an L shaped version
How will you turn this desk L shaped?
Do you have any insight into regular (not standing) desks with a wooden top? With the standing desk hype it's hard to find that more simple option with a nice wood finished top.
Thanks mate. This was exactly what I was looking for
You’re very welcome!
Yep Deskhaus is super legit. I just bought a second apex base for my office. Couldnt be happier on the purchases.
i would be interested in a stability comparison to the new(?) flexispot e7q wich also has for legs.
What do you think about IDÅSEN Desk sit/stand, black/dark gray, 63x311/2" - IKEA?
Is this competitive to Apex?
I was thinking to buy IDASEN but now I seen your video it made me make sure which one is the best in term of sturdiness
Wow, I saw a Steelcase Karman !!!! When is the video coming out?
Waiting on that steelcase karman chair review.... Need to know if I can replace steelcase gesture with it or to go for the embody. I found the adjustable arms are really nice on gesture but I set it in 1 spot and never change it so it's not a feature ill miss BUT the chair gets hot and the seat cushion is too firm for my liking. I've noticed I like mesh chairs so I'm considering the steelcase karman OR the herman miller embody (it's currently on sale for the gaming edition) so I hope the review comes out before the herman miller embody gaming edition sale expires on may 16
Ordered mine a few days ago because of this video! I'm hype!
Woot woot!!!
man you hit the spot, i agree with your into i hate a wobbling desk. In your opinion would you think the DeskHaus Apex Pro would be better than FEXISPOT E7Q in terms of stablity?
Beautiful Setup - I'm currently in the process of building a house and it'll be done in 4 months. I'll have a dedicated office and I want my desk to be in the middle of the room. Like your setup, looks nice and clean, cables look OK, hoping to get them really well managed, I want to switch to a standing desk so I can have an under-desk treadmill and some additional flexibility as well. Do you have a setup for your PC/cables/etc? I just stumbled on your channel and looking to emulate what you got going on. Thanks! Looks like you have an external GPU setup too. :)
This is my most recent desk setup video - czcams.com/video/1rN6gCJtWRY/video.html
@@Ahnestly Awesome, thanks! How are you doing your cable management, and are you using the Razer Core + a laptop?
Curious Question: Have you tested desks from iMovr at all? Would love to see some of the other contenders not using Jiecang linear actuators
@Ahnestly great video. I'm looking to DIY a standing desk my self. I was just so captivated the entire time by your monitor though. What is? Brand, model... Can you share a link for more details?
Using a 4K OLED TV as a Monitor? Watch this!
czcams.com/video/BLCCZQxQ3mM/video.html
Here you are! If you pick up things, please consider using my links to purchase! Helps the channel a lot! Excited for you and your DIY desk!!
Thanks for the save. Glad i found this vid before buying.
'But it nice or buy it twice'- applicable here
Awesome review! How do the desks compare on solid floors.. aka no carpet? Same results?
Check out Desk Haus' channel. He does a lot of demonstrations and makes sure to balance them. I unfortunately don't have hard floors here (and it would be an issue when it came to echo in my audio!)
You say the desk only goes does down to 24.5". I just checked mine and the paddle displayed it was 23" and when I measured it, it was 23" (with my 1" top). It's a great desk.
I'm surprised more people haven't done videos on Deskhaus products.
THATS WHATS UP! When i get my first standing desk im getting the Apex pro. Thanks man
woot woot! Use my code tog et your discount!!
What about the Nolan from Fully that has 4 regular post legs? I'm asking because it's the prettiest desk BY FAR! It's THE only standing desk that looks like a normal desk and not like an office desk
Comparison with NewHeights S Series and their not just 20 year but lifetime warranty?
excellent video, I just liked and subscribed, do you have any videos that helps people figure out what size desk and foot to get?
Recommend you send an email to desk haus! I think their customer service can def help! For reference, my desk is 72x31” and I got the standard apex pro.
What would you recommend for table top options? And do you know what foot size your table has?
I believe mine is the 27.5". As for table tops, you can go from anything cheapo at Ikea to getting a custom table top done! Desk Haus lists the width to be 43-80" on the 27.5" footsize
Do you know which company makes the Haworth standing desks? Thanks
How well does Deskhaus honor the warranty? Will it be around in 20 years? How big is their service department?
HE JUST SAID (IF YOU WATCHED THE VIDEO) THAT IT'S 4 PEOPLE
Thanks for the video. What is the min-max range for wood top (width) for this particular Deskhaus ?
It can get insanely wide...but that might be a question you want to ask directly to Desk Haus!
Is this proudct only available in the US? Seems like they dont ship to UK :(
Can you review the stability of the Flexispot E7 Pro and E7 Plus?
I see that Eames in the background, will you ever be doing an Ahnest review of what you think?
Thank you for one of the best vids I've ever seen on standing desks. My desk wobbles, and I always assumed it's because my 70-year-old weak hands, with the help of my daughter, just didn't screw things together tight enough during assembly. I had no idea it was a common thing among all two-legged desks!
On another note, I'm curious as to what monitor you are using as well as the stand (which appears to be two pieces, but hard to tell). I have a 34" and 27" monitor, and I've been wanting to go to something larger (ideally 48"), but every monitor I've looked at gets mixed reviews. So I'm curious if you're happy with yours, and if so, what it is exactly.
Thanks again for a great vid!
Karen 😊
First of all, SO COOL that you're way outside my usual demographic and looking into this stuff.
I don't have a review on the screen, but I do talk about some highlights, as well as various hacks for using this as a monitor in this video!
czcams.com/video/BLCCZQxQ3mM/video.html
Hope this helps! Please reach out if you have any additional questions!!
@@Ahnestly - Wow, Dan. Thanks so much for the oh-so-speedy response! I'm old, not dead LOL. I still work full time (from home), doing a mix of legal transcription, copy editing, and a bit of geeky stuff. I love it, and I plan to work right up until they come to wheel me to the crematory LOL! I spend most of my discretionary $$$ on new toys for my office, so I always have my radar set high for new places to push the "Add to Cart" button LOL.
I follow quite a few tech gurus and others who cover office-centric topics such as furniture, lighting, etc. I haven't come across you before, but I'm happy that I did stumble across you on my sidebar yesterday. I am now a subscriber, and I look forward to checking out your other vids. I suspect most of them, including you, could qualify to be my grandkids. That's okay. I love watching all of you! It keeps me young - as well as entertained and informed, as well as broke LOL. -Karen 😉
P.S. What a clever and cool channel name. I love it when people are able to incorporate their own names into creative and meaningful monikers to use for business or pleasure. Well done!
Bless you bless you bless you!!!! Yes I have a computer but it’s connected to very expensive, sensitive electronics. I am not a content creator but very similar needs to stand a lot mainly because of a handy cap that standing is the best for me. Everything I have seen , wouldn’t call them junk , but the wiggling is far too much especially for what they are asking. So yes they are junk for what they are asking for them . Not looking for low cost looking for a great product at a fair price. And the DESKHAUS looks like exactly what might fit my needs and pocket book. And coincidentally they are made only 30 miles North of me in Western Michigan. A win win. Thank you so much for making this great honest video . Greg
Nice!! You should email Chris and ask if you can visit his warehouse! When I went, he showed me all the standing desks from the various brands and we did shake comparisons. It was wild - even the $1,000+ desks from Steelcase, Herman Miller, etc - all wobbly!!
@@Ahnestly thank you and neighbor is going to take me.
@@Ahnestlytalked to Derek today and friend driving me to get there 30x60 Apex Pro Max with a butcher board top in two days. Thank you again for your review and sending me to the best of the best.
Great video. I just wish there was a better space for art students and students in general because we usually never have the budget for the better desks 😭🙏🏾
Do Deskhaus ship in Canada ? Will there be import tax ?
Will the walnut top get water marks on it if a drink is left in it or is it a sealed wooden surface?
This is a good question and I'm not sure what the answer is. The finish is slightly sheen, but I don't ever feel comfortable leaving a glass of water bare on top of any wood surface. I always use a coaster!
The camera angles make those desks look MASSIVE! 🤣🤣
LOL naw im just short!
I have a general question about standing desk stability:
Is a longer table top less stable than a shorter one?
For example a 200cm (6.5ft) vs 160cm (5.24ft).
Will there be more problems or doesn't it really matter?
That's a good question...I don't think it makes the biggest difference! My shakiest desk has the shortest desktop width!
You can test this theory if you get one that has telescopic rails between the two actuators.. like the one in this video.
These types have a minimum and maximum recommended length.
Hey Dan you have any idea when Atlas will be shipping out the Black/Cyan(EG1TCY3SY12) Embody Headrests? It looks like the stared shipping some of the less popular colors last week, but they didn't give an ETA on the cyan gaming varient (which I think is the most popular color)
No I don’t :(
I recently bought an Uplift Adjustable Height Conference Desk - 8' x 3'-6" (96" x 42")with bamboo top. It's expandable to 9' x 3'-6" (108" x 42"). I have the expansion leaf but my room would be too cramped at the 9' length. I added heavy-duty casters so I can move the desk around. The desk is absolutely rock solid and sturdy. It has 4 heavy metal legs and horizontal support bars connecting two legs on each side. The desk is so heavy the instructions recommended that 4 people flip it over. I flipped in on my own but it was quite challenging. Shipping was amazing with everything properly padded and protected.
The electrical operation is super smooth and I added a Bluetooth dongle so it can be controlled by an Android or iPhone. It all just works. If my room was larger I would have gotten the 9' x 5' (108" x 60") ping pong version. But my desk is big enough for back-to-back 48" OLED screens so I can sit on either side of the desk. The desk is freestanding. I want to do a review when everything is all set up because it is really something to see.
Happy for you! The biggest difference here between uplift and deskhaus is really the price, warranty, and where it’s made. After all, if it has 4 legs, well, they’re all gonna be similar! Hope you enjoy your setup!
Forgot to add. Also bought 4 hooks, these still have to be mounted, two on each side.
What do you think of the Apex Pro Max with the cross bracing? Overkill??? I'd just go for the Max but it adds a lot of weight to an already heavy base....
Personally, I’d say overkill, but that depends on your needs. The apex pro is a tank already. Keep in mind that there is no discount code for the pro max! And yes, legs are pretty heavy hahaha
@@Ahnestly thanks for your response and your great video!
I'm sure this is a beautiful desk but I have a Vivo desk that has served me well. It doesn't wobble unless I put weight behind it, it goes low, rises to a comfortable height, has presets, and you can buy accessories for it including wheels but note that wheels will rise the top by a few inches. It's less expensive but I am satisfied. I guess one should check out a variety.
Definitely. One thing that doesn't get discussed a lot in these reviews is exactly how you are using the desk. In my case I work in information technology and I have a laptop with a dock and a monitor. One monitor. It's all very light and all I want is something that is functional and good quality. I'm not looking for something that can lift 140 lb of Hardware up and down LOL
The major point of this video was to just showcase that paying a premium for “well known” desk brands (aka those that spend lots of $ on ads) does not get you a better desk when it comes to stability for people above 5’8. You can see in the tests with the other desks don’t have much weight on them, and they still wobble that hard!!
Did you had a look at the new flexispot E7plus .
Appreciate your reviews! Have you tried a Steelcase standing desk yet?
If it has 2 legs, they’re all the same.
@@Ahnestly not true, the IKEA Idasen is extremely stable, the triangular base of its legs basically eliminates most wobble
@@HamidKarzai i consider that to have 4 legs. I guess you could call them feet instead of legs though! Personally, I trust Ikea furniture as far as I can throw a boulder...great for budget furniture that you plan to be destroyed by young kids and animals, but not buy-it-once-for-life (esp with a 10 year warranty)! Also, I think it's really ugly. But the Steelcase desk is a standard 2 leg...unless you're referring to something else?
Did you get the tabletop from Desk Haus as well? I am on the market and I'm intrigued by this desk. But if pairing the apex pro with their hardwood top it looks like I'm at $2500
hey! I got mine from Desk Haus, but the beauty of it is that you can get whatever desk top you want and just screw it in from the bottom! I mentioned this in the video (very briefly though!) and IMHO is one of the benefits of getting sturdier legs. You can always upgrade to a fancy top later down the line, but you can't ever swap out your legs!!
i cant wait for my magnus pro to arrive in 2 days 🙌🙌 super excited
Hey as long as you’re happy with your purchase! I’m just here to inform y’all with as much info as possible!
Used your code for an Apex Pro Max last week!
@Ahnestly, thank you for this review and for the tips. As a person who is not from USA I would to ask a few questions:
Do they sell these desks and frames only in USA? Is there any distributor who is working with DeskHaus and selling their products for other countries? For example, do they have distributors for Europe?
I really wish they did, but I don’t think they have any interest selling overseas…from my talks with deskhaus, they want to focus on providing the best products, not making the most money possible. That’s why I was so eager to partner with Chris and the guys at deskhaus! Sorry that’s prob not what you wanted to hear :(
@@Ahnestly, thanks for your honest answer. I do not have doubts in their products and from what I've seen I'm overwhelmingly positive about their frames/legs! In my opinion one of the best I've seen and I believe that the price is worth for this product in long term. I would be happy if they decide to establish shop or representatives in Bulgaria. Their producs provide extreme quality and it will be a shame not to share it with the rest of the world. People who care about their working stations will want only the best. A good investment in long term period always worth the money. Thank you for your answer again!
@@Ahnestly I also would like a amazing desk for my homeoffice. I already bougt the Aeron and Embody because of your recommendations. I live in Switzerland and I am willing to spend up to 2000 dollar. Unfortunately the deskhaus is only available in USA. I am considering the uplift, but it has 1340 dollar shipping cost. That is way too much in my opinion. 500 Dollar shipping cost would be fine for me. Any alternative suggestions? Stability is the most important factor for me
What monitor arm are you using?
deskhaus vs omnidesk vs desky, which is best?
Nice video Dan. I purchased two fully jarvis bamboo desks and I regret it. I should have been patient and purchased the deskhaus. My fully desks aren't even stable at normal sitting height. I tend to keep my wrists/elbows on the desk when I type. When I do that, it pushes down on the desk way too much causing my monitors to wobble. In my opinion, that should not happen. My autonomous doesn't even do that. Either way, they are fine for now and at least they look nice.
Nothing a quick trip to Home Depot can't fix- easily. Do you have a wall nearby? I would arrange something- maybe a sliding rail track or two. Should be a fun weekend project. I am looking now. Any recommendations? I was thinking this or an autonomous frame. I will buy a glass top.
Bro, what do you do for a living? Because I break every project I ever take on for a living. I used to think I was cursed, but after you’ve broken as many things as I have, I’m pretty sure it’s a skill.
Why not reinforce it with $20 worth of supports from Home Depot...if you have it against at least one wall. That would stiffen it right up. I plan to do this.
@@Ahnestlybro, what are you doing with your desk that requires the level of stability you keep hammering on in your review? Because every time I use even the cheapest of standing desks as a fellow 5'6" King I do *not* run into any stability issues that you're claiming here in your review. As with @zealousbeing0178 and @zerofrost478 I'm planning on going secret labs for the vast number of pros it brings to the table: organization + cable management, size, integrated power, aesthetic, etc.
I won't fight you on the warranty though, 20 years is nuts. Assuming they're still around in 20 years - that's a pretty beefy bet with a team of 4 but I'm here for it!
@@UTAH100 while I too am a DIjunkY if you're spending serious cash on a product it should suit your needs out of the box. Not everything needs to be a project. I'm up to my ears in projects at home. I still give you a thumbs up for the argument given that I don't think stability *is* an issue personally. I just don't personally think if I buy something it's warranted to become a DIY. I want a solution, not a project if I'm spending that kind of money. Especially for something as commonly used as a desk.
Have you tried the Vari sit stand?
Helpful, thanks. Couldn't help but noticing how the fans in your PC stopped when you wiggled the table 10:02.
Hm so the fans you’re seeing belong to the GPU. the table barely shook, so it’s not bc of the desk - it’s bc of the graphics card fans will turn on and off pretty frequently bc of the temp limits I have set.
@@Ahnestly Roger that. Thanks!
What I noticed with my Fully Jarvis is that it has quite a lot of give when leaning into the desk, which especially bothers me when letting go. I think it's because it's a C frame compared to a T frame.
Btw: Is that chair a Steelcase Karman in the video?
Yes. Yes it is :D
I noticed the same thing with mine! Very disappointing.
@@BALON3Y I'm glad (I didn't do it wrong) and not glad (general problem?) at the same time that mine is not the only one.
I don’t have this problem with my Jarvis at *all*. It’s really, really stable. Might also be because I’ve got a heavy 4cm thick massive oak desktop installed on it, not sure.
@@sp6213 is your desk at the 44” mark or higher as I mentioned? All 2 leg standing desks do this. There are no exceptions. I have gotten to test more desks even on hard floors and they’re all the same.
So.... I hate you officially... First, the HM embody chair... which I got yesterday btw and it is very comfortable and a game changer not gonna lie. BUT NOW YOU GOT ME BUYING THIS! hahaha just got the grand rapids desk, my question is (and probably should have researched before buying) since it is hard wood and beautiful, how do you protect it from the monitors? and Im thinking of eventually mounting 2 super wide screens on top of each other.
ahahahahahaha YESSS. One of us...one of us...
Congrats on those awesome pick ups!! As for protecting wood from monitors, you've got a couple options. The first is to go with a desk mount monitor arm, and they should usually come with some kinda rubber grippy pads that should help grip to your desk without damaging it. Keep in mind that rubber MAY leave some kinda residue there after a longggg period of time. If you want to just go with the original monitor legs, then similar resolution - try to find FELT (not rubber) pads to put under your monitor legs. felt shouldn't leave any kinda residue, but rubber can.
Final resolution would be to get a desk monitor stand...but be warned...you may find yourself yelling at me again....czcams.com/video/Az8CzDL-xO0/video.html
How does this fair with the Ikea Idasen standing desk? I felt that the Idasen was def more stable then these single pole legs because it has the angled truss down the bottom
It is stable but very weak motor that will eventually fail. Their warranty policy may or may not cover it. Their tops are bad.
Can we expect Flexispot odin quad leg desk review?
Do they ship internationally, like India.
Ikea idasen desk for around 740 eur two years ago is very stable desk as the legs construction is different and solid
When looking for a new office or gaming setup item I always watch your videos. While these desks. I'm looking for a long table at least 72 in or 80" x 30 wide is there a brand that you would recommend?
Hey! Thanks for the super kind words!!
Depends on what you're looking for. If a budget option, I believe Ikea has a couple options. Home Depot/Lowes may have some options too for particleboard I think. If you want solid wood, Desk Haus has their solid wood top (which you see in my video), which isn't cheap, but usually cheaper than boutique custom table top shops (since it's produced in mass). Highest tier option is to get it made at a boutique/wood shop!
I've been looking at the uplift v2, v2 commercial and the flexispot e7 pro.
And of course the secret lab. Oh so out of the three secret lab flexi spot or uplift I'm at a loss in which one would be more sturdy in 72 or 80"?
@@jessecostello1406 I'm confused haha. Desk Haus Apex Pro + buying a 72x30 or 80x30 tabletop from another place is my go-to if you want most sturdy + solid customer service. Secretlab was shockingly unstable. Flexispot customer service is reported to be pretty awful. Uplift costs more than Desk Haus, but not as stable.
No thank you for you're always such wonderful timely replies. So if it comes down actually purchasing one thats put together already I think I will be staying with the uplift.
Is the sale over with the rubber wood top.
About what could we expect the price range to be for the Marco Polo woodwork top you used for your apex pro ?
Thanks!
hey! so for this desk, I'm actually using Desk Haus' table top. Because of the weight I exert on it, I thought it would be better to get something thicker (Desk Haus is 1.75" thick I believe)! It's objectively not cheap, but relative to other brands selling the desk top in similar size and dimensions, it was a better value. Hope this helps!
What size options would you recommend? I see they have 23.5 - 39.5 is that the width?
I believe so, since the top frame can be extended out for larger desks!
😳 You got the Steelcase Karman, just sitting there, taunting me.
Hahahaha ;)
Glad I saw this before buying the Secret Lab desk. I'm 6'1" so that would've been a big mistake.
I built my own using the autonomous pro legs on a completely custom desktop made of a rare maple.
I have 3, 27" monitors attached to it AND 2 full size PCs on it. My gaming machine AND a server, both in full/mid size towers (Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL and an older NZXT) I also have a work laptop, mouse, keyboard and a VR headset on it.
I'm 6ft tall, I have to raise it pretty high when I'm standing for work. I don't really experience the kind of wobble you are showing, not anywhere close.
It's sitting on a flat, hard floor. So maybe you're exaggerating the wobble or the top of my desk is better at dealing with the movement, but I've been using it now for a couple years and it's been rock solid, one of the best decisions I've made since going WFH.
Respectfully, you are doing the physics wrong. Having more weight on the table will reduce the amount of force it takes to wobble it a given distance. It will simply require more force than when it's empty. However, once you do get it wobbling, then it will stay in motion longer (Newtons 3rd law)
I have probably 200lbs on/clamped to my desk (320lb max) and it doesn't wobble because I won't exert enough pressure to make it move. Sure, the monitors move but they're on arms and they'd wobble on the deskhaus because that's how frequency and vibrations work. Things extended out on an arm will work now more. But the desk itself, it takes A LOT to move, therefore it is stable UNTIL it is pushed hard enough. Which, I have several kids and I tend to lean on it, still haven't had that issue.
But having 2 legs per side will do what you show. From years of experience, you're exaggerating the results and you got the math/physics wrong about weight.
I noted that all the desks in the video are on carpeted floor, which I think many people have as their setup. This is why I did NOT include my standing desks at home in the various comparison shots - it would not be apples to apples.
However, In terms of front to back wobble, my autonomous ergo pro still wobbles quite a bit at the higher heights.
When you’re working, you may not experience a lot of wobble, but try taking your hand and pushing the front edge of your table top hard a few times. That’ll get the desk going. It may translate to slight shakes when working, but if leaning or you bump or something, means a bigger wobble.
I went to Desk Haus’ warehouse, checked all the bolts/screws, and shook them myself and saw how much even high end standing desks from Herman miller, steelcase, autonomous, uplift, etc all wobble
I have been doing TONS of research on standing desks these past few days and settled on Deskhaus for their appearance of quality and care... but I cannot for the life of me find any comparisons between the Apex Pro (34 legs from this video) against the Apex (just two legs). There is a ~$400 price difference between two frames. Im 5'8" so the desks would probably need to be go up to ~43". Im not super stressed about some shake (I have an awful and shaky ikea normal desk and its never bothered me much). I decided to "risk" the two leg apex model and will update this comment on my findings and keep it ahnest.
Great review! Did I miss you going over measurements? I didn't see how one gets a custom top from them as opposed to the prefab blocks, but how difficult would it be to drill and install your own custom wooden top? 30" depth is too little, 36" is much better
Hey! I don't think they offer custom tops, but you could always reach out to their customer service and see if they do it. Installing your own desktop is SUPER easy. align the desk how you want it, then just screw in from the bottom. This is the main benefit - you don't need to buy a top from them, can go get your own cheapo one from Ikea or crazy uber expensive end game one elsewhere!
@@Ahnestly Wow ok awesome!! One final thing, do you know what thickness a butcher block should have for this purpose and why? 1.5" +? Is there any advantage to thicker blocks other than higher weight capacity? Seems like a block that size would weigh ~100lbs, while the deskhaus legs can hold 650
@@thunderstar254 Thicker is usually better if you're going to weigh it down. A thinner top will flex easier than a thicker one. 1.5" sounds great as a minimum!
@@Ahnestly That makes sense, got it! Thanks very much
Which foot size did you go with on the Apex Pro and why?
This is from their website....
Desk Depth:
I appreciate the video!
However, almost a grand for just the base of a motorized desk is a bit absurd.
I thought paying a grand from the secret labs pro desk was absurd but deskhaus definitely takes the cake lol.
Well it depends on how much use you'll get out of it. Expensive yes, absurd, no.
Someone working from home and regularly adjusting the height would benefit more than someone who uses it for a few hours after work.
Same deal with high end chairs. I have a second hand aeron but bought a leap v2 brand new because I know i'm going to get a lot of use out of them. I didn't want to spend time and money exploring cheaper options.
Something not discussed or mentioned were the motors. Some people value them a lot more and i've heard linak brand motors are the ones to aim for. The market is flooded with cheap chinese motors that overheat, are noisy or slow. I would want to know more about the motors before dropping that kind of cash.
Ahnestly absurdly expensive.
How tall are you just for reference?
Bro, Can You Review Ikea Styrspel Chair ?
Liked and subscribed, hope your channel does well . I had no idea there was a standing desks with four legs , interesting. Thanks for posting this
Thanks for the kind words! Yeah they kinda fly under the radar, and I don't know why!
@@Ahnestly the bad news is I’m in Canada ,and they only ship to 48 states . There is a shipping depot in the US a few hours from me in Montana , but I don’t have a passport :(
A little late to the part but how big is the desk as I use double monitors and have standard gaming/streaming equipment
You also gotta watch the whole video! You can use whatever desk top you want and make it as big as you want. Mine is 72x30!
very well done.
Nice setup! What top are you using??
Hey! I'm using Desk Haus' 30x72 1.75" solid wood walnut top!
Nice thanks , and is this the Apex Pro or The Pro Max?@@Ahnestly
@@remyblanc6924haha not sure if you’re trolling me... The video is all about the apex pro, so it’s an apex pro!
Interesting Concept but at the moment they don't ship to Canada so can't buy it (not interested in spending a bunch of extra money having it imported with a 3rd party middle man.)
I am surprised what a low level of likes this video has, it's superb
Hey! I appreciate it! Haha worked really hard on it to get all the b roll just right!
What about the 4 legged Fliexispot ODIN?
What monitor is that?
For the shaky desks, how well do the feet stand on the ground? If you don't show the feet, one could always think that they are standing on uneven ground. I am going to trust you here this is not the case, but would be better to show it.
Not sure I’m understanding you - I showed from multiple angles that all the desks are leveled and showed/wrote that the feet are all on carpet moving feet. Did you want something else…?
@@Ahnestly The shots where you show the shaking only show the upper part of the respective tables.
Maybe I missed some frame of the video where you show the same tables in full view, but it is not immediately obvious. In fact there are some shots like this, but it is not clear that these are the same desk in the same position like when you do the shaking.
It would be interesting to see where the "flex" comes from. E.g. do the feet shake with the legs, or is there flex where the feet are attached to the legs, or is there just bending going on throughout the structure?
Just to be clear, I am not accusing you of anything here, I just think it can make the video even more interesting.
@@klabauther I mean it might be more interesting, but it seems like you're saying you can't truly trust (or perhaps people may not truly trust me) whether the desk is in the same position when I shake it as it was when I showed the level bubble. You really have to think I've gone out of my way to be dishonest here to think that! But that would also be odd, considering the fact that I criticized the Desk Haus 2-leg desk (the Detroit) of having the exact same faults/instability as all the other 2 legged desks out there!
@@Ahnestly The level bubble could still be centered even if the foot is only supported in one spot, or if the floor is uneven or bendable. I mean uneven as in local elevations, not an overall slope. E.g. you could have a centered bubble level on a boat if there is no wind and no waves.
You don't have to be dishonest or have any questionable motives for this to happen.
Just because I have some inquisitive thoughts does not mean there is something wrong with the video.
My best explanation is still that these tables are indeed shaky due to their construction with only two legs, and that you took care for the tables to stand firm on their feet when you used the bubble thingie.
So you have to buy the top seperate? It's up to 2k just for top
You can buy your own top as stated in the video. Go buy an ikea top for like $20 and then when you’re ready to upgrade, can swap out whenever you want. This can be a con for some people, but it doesn’t “lock you in” to a set table top that you can only get from the manufacture. So if you ever want a larger desk top in the future, different colors, etc, then you can easily switch it out. it’s extremely simple to install your own top (lay it down and just screw it in from the bottom)
TY sooodaaa much.
I don't know..... I am 6'4" and the Fully Javis is super solid with a massive 2m oak butcher block top.
So I think "super solid" means different things to different people. Some people reported wobble, others don't, but there is no defined metric for what is and isn't wobbly (some people might be OK with a little wobble in their monitors, some people are softer typers, some are outright slammers like me, some lean on their desk hard, some don't, etc).
I think the biggest issue that I have is that the performance you're getting out of your Fully Jarvis, you could get out of a 2-legged Flexispot desk, which is half the price. These companies are jacking their prices up making you think you're getting better performance, but you're not. That's why I think the Apex Pro is the best - you're actually getting better performance for the increase in price. Meanwhile, there are 2 leg standing desks out there that cost more than the Apex Pro, and again, I think people are thinking they're going to get something more stable for that price bump.
At the end of the day, if you're happy with your desk, then screw what I have to say! Enjoy it!
Absolutely criminal that they don’t delivery to the UK
I don’t understand why companies don’t make double legs for each side? It’s not that hard to implement and it doesn’t cost that much extra.