Vari Pro Plus 36 Standing Desk Converter, Black

In short, I love this desk. I spend a lot of time in front of the computer for work. I decided recently that sitting in front of the computer for 8-12 hours was not good for my health and my butt was getting sore. I looked at stand-up desk options. There are desks available that look like a normal square desk and has a motor for lifting the high of the desk platform. However, they're usually pretty expensive and would replace your existing desk. Then I ran across this Varidesk option. I was a little skeptical if this would work and be stable enough. After reading other reviews of people loving it, I bit the bullet and spent the $400. A bit expensive I thought but hey, for your health, that's cheap overall and cheaper than the full desk option. I received the Varidesk about 4 days after ordering. I thought the UPS guy was going to break his back carrying it to the front door. The package weights about 70 lbs. As noted, the installation is pretty straightforward. Getting it out of the box is the most difficult task. It comes packaged in a very sturdy cardboard package. Once you pull out of the box, remove the plastic wrap, you literarily sit on top of your desk. Put your stuff back on the desk. Done!! Ok, you do need to route your keyboard and mouse wires through the back of desk so it doesn't pinch the wires when lowing the desk. It's easy to route them this way (tip: route them straight back in the middle and over the top horizontal metal support under the monitors platform, use some plastic wire hangers that can stick to a surface, stick to under side of monitor platform ). I found putting the cables in the down the middle of the desk, rather than on the sides where the hinges are located, eliminated the possibility of pinching the wires when lowing the desk all the way down. This desk is very sturdy and has no problem with twin 23" monitors. When raised/extend the Varidesk all the way to the top, it's still sturdy. Now if you happen to hit or knock into it when raised, the monitors will shake but no enough to worry about them falling off or Varidesk falling over. NOTE: If you have a 15+ lb cat, you might want to lower the desk at night. They haven't jumped on it yet but I'm thinking if they do when the desk is fully extended, it could knock something off. However, I think its sturdy enough that I don't think the Varidesk would fall off the desk. I've had this desk for about 2 weeks. I love standing up now when I work now. I find my self moving around a lot with my feet, while stretching, bending, squatting, and even breaking out in dance when a good song comes on. One other thing I really like about standing is you can easily position yourself in front of the monitor you're viewing. Instead of just turning your head side to side, you move your entire body in front of the monitor you're looking. The ergonomics of this desk at great also, The curved cutout in front of the keyboard along with the mouse platforms next to it make it comfortable to lean and support yourself as you're moving your body back and forth between monitors. The monitor platforms for the monitor are the perfect height for me. HOWEVER, I will note, as other reviews have, the desk would not be ideal for taller people without having your entire desk elevated. The Varidesk needs a stable platform to sit so I would caution setting it on something that's not rock solid to prop it up. I'm 5' 9" and it's the perfect height for me for both standing and sitting. My desk is 28" tall. The Varidesk is very easy to raise and lower (see video on Varidesk website). The spring loading is enough that a smaller, weaker person could still raise/lower the platform. My only complaint (just so I have at least one) is you might feel you lose some flat surface real estate on your current desk. However, I quickly figured out how to rearrange my desk items to fit the new setup. I actually like it better than my previous setup now. The new setup is much more ergonomic and comfortable than my previous setup. I can standup working an entire 8 hour day and still feel great. NOTE: An anti-fatique mat is essential to stand on so make sure you order one along with the Varidesk. You'll want it the very first day you use it. I bought the Genuine Joe mat. It has worked OK but I just ordered the CumulusPro because I want more cushion on my feet. I'll review when I receive it. I highly recommend this desk to anyone that keeps their butt in their chairs too long and doesn't want to spend the money or have the room for a full sized motorized lifting desk.

I work from home when I'm not on the road and put in long hours in front of the computer. I'm 36 years old and the desk years must be taking a toll because I'm starting to get some stiffness, tingling and pain in my back and neck. I started shopping for standing desks, but a good one runs about $2,000 and I already invested in a nice desk in my office that I'd need to sell. I started looking at Ikea hacks to build my own standing desk (an eyesore), then discovered desktop products that turn an ordinary desk into a standing desk. I compared this with the Ergotron WorkFit product - both about the same price. Settled on the Veridesk Pro Plus because it looked more stable and because I have a 27" monitor + laptop. A 27" monitor isn't compatible with the Ergotron product, according to their site and a person I chatted with on their site. Couldn't be happier with the selection. It wasn't a Prime purchase, but still arrived within about 3-4 days. It was packaged securely and there was absolutely no assembly required. I pulled it out of the box and set it on my desk within minutes. There's room for my 27" monitor and 13" macbook air side by side, plus a beverage. On the lower shelf, I have an apple wireless keyboard and mouse. I'm about 6'0" and rarely wear shoes while standing at my desk, but (unlike other reviewers) have had no issues with the product's height. I'm not at the highest setting - actually about 4 inches lower than the highest setting - so I have room to spare. I actually moved it to the highest position just now and the shelf touches my belly button and there is way too much pressure on my wrists when typing. Another plus is that there aren't pre-determined settings to adjust the height. You squeeze the handles on the sides and move it up and down to wherever you are comfortable. It's a little expensive, but well worth it. I rarely sit down during the work day anymore and feel so much better. I also purchased a GelPro NewLife Bio-Foam mat to go with it. Highly recommend that mat or a similar one to go with this. If you're on the fence because of the price, just go for it. Cheaper than a new desk, looks great and your body will thank you.

I don't always buy desks on Amazon, but when I do, I ball out. I purchased the VARIDESK Pro Plus 36 - Black and this thing is a BEAST! I have a 24 in monitor on it, a 5lb laptop, a 3 lb speaker, Corsair K70 gamer keyboard (about 3 lbs?) and some other office things on it an it lifts effortlessly. My pic only has one monitor active - I chose to do this in that I can also use my laptop as another screen and fit both facing me no problems (there is lots of space), I just rather have one monitor active. Pros: 1) it has many adjustable levels so someone like me at a height of 5'9 in is very comfortable with the assortment of settings depending on what I want to do. I think you should test one out first if you are taller than 6'1 or so as it might not be as tall as you would ideally like it to be unless your monitor(s) can increase height as well. 2) effortless elevation and de-elevation, you just hold in the two foldable bars inside and lift up or down, and even with 20 lbs of things on the desk it is nearly effortless. 3) it is perfect for people who have coma's after eating or just want to stretch a bit because it takes 1 second to adjust. 4) the extending keyboard area is perfect, lots of room, and there is enough room for a mousepad and mouse as well 5) okay at 400$, this thing is CHEAP. I have a convertible desk at work (albiet it is electronic, you hold a button and it rises), and it is like $1500. even the ones that are manual lift, anything the size of this one would cost almost $1000. Yet this doesnt compromise on stability. You can tell the build is heavy duty and will last many years. Its also very easy to clean because of the material. I've spilled stuff on it and literally wipe it away immediately with a wet paper towel. 6) NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED! It is good to go out of the box (a huge box). Cons: 1) obviously it’s not electronic as I previously mentioned, just wanted to clarify that in case you were looking for an electric one (but it will cost you about $1500 for a good desk) 2) the desk is large! It takes up a ton of room on a regular table, I have a 5 ft x 3 ft table it will take up the entire space, you can't put anything around it, but bear in mind lots of real estate on the desk itself. 3) the desk is pretty heavy as well, I think the description says this thing is 50 pounds or so, you can lift this at the gym as a dumbell but given the surface area looks like this, i highly advice you to have two people set this thing up, you do not want to drop this on you toes. I really don’t have many bad things to say about this because I am such a fan of this desk, I mean those cons are minimal in my view, for $400 or so this thing is seriously the best convertible desk on the market, build quality, durability, and ease of use. PERIOD.

I love this desk. I've had it only a week and can already tell a difference in my neck and upper/mid back pain. I don't have dual monitors, but am glad I did not get one of the smaller desks. This one fits my monitor, huge Cisco phone, water, coffee, 8.5x11 notepad, keyboard, and mouse. I had a full size USB keyboard on it at first, which fit fine, and now I have a smaller wireless keyboard on it. It would not fit a second monitor unless I took the phone off. The desk ships completely assembled, and it is extremely easy to adjust up and down. (At 5'1" and 105 pounds, I was worried about that.) I managed to get it out of the box myself, but needed help to get it onto my desk. Make sure you carefully measure your existing desk first to make sure you have room. This Varidesk is a beast! :-) I had a very large existing desk, so it worked for me just fine. As far as desk height, it's adjustable, so it would work for a range of heights. I'm 5'1" and keep it one below the middle setting when I'm standing, so I think you could be several inches shorter than me, and it would still work for you. You could, of course, also be taller than me and it would work for you, but I don't know how tall. The only issue for me is that the heightened monitor stand still isn't high enough to give me an ergonomically correct viewing angle (if my keyboard tray is at the correct height, my monitor is too low, and if my monitor is at the correct height, my keyboard is too high). I solved that easily by putting an attractive dark brown wood box under my monitor to lift it about 3 inches. The surface material is good. I don't know if it has changed from the old surface material that people were reviewing, but mine is not slick or shiny. It is more of a black matte finish (I'm probably using the wrong terminology here). It does not show fingerprints, but I do find myself dusting it a lot. The desk is very sturdy and does not wobble or shake at all. It can be raised or lowered without removing your stuff. I really like this adjustable desk option over a regular standing desk because (a) it was less expensive than a whole new desk and (b) this Varidesk allows me to stand and sit as often as I want (I switch about once an hour), and I can use a regular chair. Tall chairs aren’t good for shorties! I am very glad I bought the Varidesk anti-fatigue mat to go with the desk. Will review that separately.

If you've stumbled upon the Varidesk, you're probably looking for a good solution to pains from sitting for prolonged periods. That's how I came upon it. But you have concerns before you commit -- the thing costs $400 ($350+$50 shipping), and is heavy to ship (75lbs), so you're reading up on this wondering if it's worth the money and effort. It is. In researching stand-up desks I came across Varidesk because it was about the only product that didn't require me to replace my existing desk, and because of it's functionality of allowing seated or standing position. Do some research and you'll find that standing for prolonged periods can be equally damaging as sitting (anyone working retail or assembly line job can attest). Not only this, but you need to allow your body to adjust to a standing desk over time. That was enough for me to rule out fixed standing desks. The other two concerns for me was whether the height would be enough and whether my current desk would accommodate it. I am 6' and from the floor to the surface of my desk is 29.5". Fully extended the Varidesk is perfect in terms of monitors being eye level, and arms being equal at the keyboard. The width of my desk is over 36" so that wasn't a problem, but the depth is what worried me. The 'feet' of the Varidesk is exactly 24" (depth), and that was the exact dimension of my desk. The keyboard tray extends out 2-3" beyond the front edge of my desk but that is okay with me. It's ideal if you have tilt monitors, but even if you don't, using some block or thin books to angle monitors to taste is all that is needed. Some reviews knock the Varidesk like this is a deal-breaker if it's not exactly where they want it. Come on. The desk ships in a 75lb box (combined weight, not the box itself) with handles on the sides; the unit itself is about 50lbs and is of sturdy construction. It's best if two people lift it on the desk as recommended, but if you are a healthy strong male, you can do this yourself. Lift with your legs, not with your back. It has some sort of smell as well, so make sure to wipe it down with water or spray before putting down monitors and such. Does it have a wobble at full extension? Slightly, but it's expected when extending any mechanical arm but it's not enough to be a deal-breaker. So yes I recommend this as there are no other similar cheaper alternatives (leave a comment if you find one). The bad news is that it's $400, but the good news is that it's always been at $400, so you don't have to worry about missing a sale or deal. I also like that they have a 30-day guarantee with full refund including shipping. If you are on some DIY makeshift desk with books or boxes to switch your desk between standing and seated, good on you. But if you happen to come into some cash, look into getting one of these because it makes life a whole lot easier. Some final tips: remember to switch between standing and seated positions. Initially it will feel great to work in a standing position, but gradually ease into it and don't be afraid to sit down (listen to your body). I also recommend getting the CumulusPRO Commercial Grade Anti-Fatigue Comfort Mat Area Mat 24-inch x 36-inch x 3/4-inch Black which I also bought and reviewed.

A friend of mine has one of these so I thought I would test drive his for a week before dropping the money to buy one for myself. I highly recommend this to you if you have this option available. What I like: First, it came package well and fully assembled. Second, all the packaging was recyclable except for some plastic wrap. Third, the setup was easy. Just make sure you have enough cord to fully extend the desk. Once you get everything set up, fully extend the desk and then tidy the wires with the velcro style straps that come with the desk. That's it. Easy set up. Forth, it works as advertised. Many varying heights between fully down to fully up. Fifth, it is built well and looks well engineered. What I don't like, but can live with: First, the keyboard platform. I'm a mouse to the right of my keyboard (3 o'clock position) kind of guy, so I've been trying to get use to it being to the aft right (5 o'clock position). Pay attention to this in the picture. They have a small keyboard that does not have a ten key. If you have a small keyboard like in the picture, you may still be able to use the space to the right of the keyboard. Second, the whole platform bounces a little when/if you rest your wrists on it when you type/mouse. I do this, so I do notice sometimes that the desk has some bounce. Not a deal breaker for me, but not a positive. Third, its about 2-3 inches to short for my liking. I know this is not just me, because my friend has the same complaint as did a few others that tried it out. I plan to put 2x4's flat under my desk legs to get the additional height I'm looking for, but it would be nice if the Veridesk raised a couple more inches. Forth, It comes forward a quite a bit. Another co-worker of mine bought an adjustable desk by a differnt brand and it raised vertically. This did require a little more effort, but I did like that it went straight up and not up and forward like the Veridesk. Honestly, if I knew this before the Veridesk purchase, I would have bought the other brand. In summary, I'm not a fan of the placement of the mouse nor the space for mousing. It could rise a couple more inches for a 6' tall person. It wobbles a little if you rest your wrists when typing/mousing. It comes forward towards you and not just straight up. Other than those things, I love standing for the majority of the day, and being able to sit when I get tired. After two weeks, I stand 90% of the time I'm at my desk.

This is a heavy, solid piece of equipment. The two work surfaces are black, slightly textured, laminated particle board that will hold up to a lot of wear and tear. The rest of the unit is solid steel, including springs, moving pieces, nuts and bolts, platform and legs. The only plastic pieces cover the moving mechanisms and joints that could pinch fingers or areas that are unsightly. It arrived in a box with reinforced handles on the side, which, honestly, is one indication of the quality this company provides. I could move the box without killing my back or tearing the box. I opened the box and the desk was very well packed and easy to extract. It comes in one piece: no tools or assembly needed. I put it on my husband's desk, put his (heavy) 27" monitor and laptop on the top shelf and his large, ergo keyboard and mouse on the lower shelf and there was still room to put his desktop phone, a coffee cup, some note pads, a pen holder and 2 tv remotes on the two shelves. The lift mechanism is super easy to use. Place a hand on each side of the desk, squeeze the levers at the same time, and the desk raises and lowers incredibly smoothly. My 100 lb. 13 year old can do it easily. The desk has several positions into which it clicks. Even the highest position, where the legs are completely perpendicular to the desk, provides a really stable surface. My husband is 6'1" and he uses it comfortably at the position just below perpendicular, where his arms are at a 90* angle. That said, he has a gel pad to stand on, so that adds 1/2", probably. This was the best Father's Day gift I've gotten him, judging by his reaction. He loves it, and he looks like he's at the command center of a spaceship when he's using it, although I think he's way more handsome than Captain Kirk. :-)

Works great, no complaints. Easy to adjust to make it higher and lower. Seems sturdy. Fits large monitor.

Review for Varidesk Pro Plus 36. I have now owned and used this desk for 21 months, and I still have the same impression as when I first used it - it is even better to use than I expected. When down, it looks smart and use it just like a desk, you can raise & lower it silently in 2-3 seconds - the rising bit moves forwards towards you as it extends, keeping your body away from the desk that it is sitting on. You can stop it at any height (just wiggle it slightly to make sure both sides are locked with a 'click'), but if you extend it fully it doesn't need a 'click' and is fully silent. When extended, you can lean gently against it, but I wouldn't put full weight on it like you might your normal desk. The monitor platform is raised a fixed amount relative to the keyboard/mouse lower platform, a height difference I personally find perfectly comfortable. It forms a very stable platform and is well designed and made. I have used it in 2 locations - so had to set it up twice, and the wires are no issue. You obviously have to have wires long enough to cope with it extending upwords, but with a bit of care and some cable-ties, you can be set up in 10 minutes. It has transformed my days at work - if you can cope with the price, you should find it an excellent product.

Der Aufsatz ist stabil,praktisch und erfüllt seinen Zweck in jeder Weise. Mit einem Handgrif ist der Wechsel von der Steh- zur Sitzposition möglich. Ich bin mit dem Kauf sehr zufrieden.

I was looking for an affordable stand-up desk when someone recommended Varidesk. After comparing it to other complex-looking stand-up gizmos that clamped to your desk, I decided to give Varidesk a try. The design of the Varidesk Pro Plus seemed to make the most sense and was ideal for my notebook + external monitor setup. The desk shipped quickly and was a breeze to set up: no assembly, no clamping. Just clear your desk, unpack the Varidesk, then put all your stuff back on! The spring-loaded release works smoothly and it raises and lowers silently, with little effort. The construction is very solid and sturdy and the unit appears to be very high quality. There is a generous amount of space on both shelves to put your stuff. Just a couple of nits though: - I am 5' 10" and the raised height is just perfect for me in the standing position. Taller coworkers came by and tried it out and found the raised height still too low. If you're tall, you'll need to place some wood blocks beneath the feet. - The keyboard try area is very spacious and deep, but the "mouse pad" wings on either side are not very large and are unnecessarily close to your body. I like to push my keyboard further in and have my mouse arm extended a bit, but that's impossible given the design of the unit. My my mouse arm feels a bit cramped. - The unit is about $100 cheaper on Amazon.com, but they won't ship to Canada. :-( I docked one star for the mouse issue, because it's a recurring one that kind of annoys me. But otherwise the desk is very good. EDITED MAR 13: After using this for a few days, I've managed to reposition it a bit to minimize my "mouse" grievances. Therefore I am elevating it to 5 stars.

Die Lieferung war innerhalb von zwei Werktagen da. Habe ich nicht mit gerechnet und war auch schneller als die Amazon-Anzeige. Top und Danke für diesen schnellen Versand! Die Verarbeitung ist super. Für den Preis gibt es nichts zu maulen. Man bekommt ein super Qualitätsprodukt. Der Aufbau ist in 4 Minuten erledigt. Auspacken, aufstellen, loslegen. Mit einer weiteren Person kann man den Aufsatz super auf dem Tisch platzieren. Hinterher alleine verschieben wird schwer, da er sehr fest auf dem Tisch steht, also kein verschieben oder rutschen während des Arbeitens. Die höhenverstellung funktioniert reibungslos und leise. Super fürs Büro. Ich freue mich sehr und bin gespannt was mein Rücken sagen wird.

Great quality