Work From Home Like a Boss: Cheapest Height-Adjustable Table and Standing Desk Converter
Working from home is probably giving you some sort of backache and shoulder strain by now.
Our homes are generally catered to provide us with maximum comfort when we Netflix, and not really meant for serious hours of work.
With COVID-19, we see the need to shift our office back home, and furniture plays an important role in enhancing our productivity at home.
“So much for work-life balance. My bed is beside my work desk la!”
With age, I begin to notice that tiny details can have a huge impact on my health.
If I get out of bed too fast? I strain my back.
If I did not drink enough water that day? Huge headache.
If the height between my table and chair is incorrect? Neck and shoulder strain.
Well, a chiropractor might help, but I know many Singaporeans are turning to height adjustable sit/stand desk as a long-term solution.
There are a few ways to make your work station more ergonomic. It can be the choice of your chair, the mouse or keyboard you use etc.
When it comes to the choice of the table, the ability to adjust the height of it is essential. There are a few ways we can do so:
- Motorised height-adjustable table
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Best Adjustable Height Desk in Singapore
Looking to have your table adjusted to your preferred height by pressing a button?
Best Motorised Height-Adjustable Desk
When it comes to motorised standing tables, there are a few factors we will consider:
- Does it allow memory setting to remember your preferred height?
- Movement speed
- Anti-collision mechanism
- The size of the table
| Brand | Model | Price | Dimension | Height | Speed | More Details | Where to buy? |
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| AETON | - | From $649 | 160cm x 70cm | 60 - 125cm | - | Memory presets 2 years warranty | https://www.takeaseat.sg/standing-desk-singapore/aeton-electric-standing-desk/ |
| Ergoedge | AmpDesk Lite | From $589 | (110/130/1150cm) x (65/70cm) | 59 - 123cm | 4.0cm/s | Anti-collision Memory presets Max load: 110kg 3 years warranty | https://ergoedge.co/shop/standing-desk/electric/ampdesk/ |
| AmpDesk Pro | From $739 | (110/130/1150cm) x (65/70cm) | 85 - 129cm | 2.5cm/s | Anti-collision Max load: 70kg 3 years warranty |
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| AmpDesk Solo | From $519 | 65cm x 65cm | 59 - 123cm | 4.0cm/s | Anti-collision Max load: 65kg 3 years warranty | https://ergoedge.co/shop/standing-desk/electric/ampdesk-solo/ | |
| Ikea | BEKANT | $789 | 160cm x 80cm | 65 - 125cm | - | Max load: 70kg | https://www.ikea.com/sg/en/p/bekant-desk-sit-stand-white-s89291345/ |
| Omnidesk | Pro 2020 | From $760 | (122/152/183cm) x 76cm | 60 - 125cm | 4.3cm/s | Anti-collision Memory presets Max load: 130kg 5 years warranty | https://theomnidesk.com/products/omnidesk-pro-2020 |
| Pro | From $680 | (122/152/183cm) x 76cm | 60 - 125cm | 3.1cm/s | https://theomnidesk.com/products/omnidesk-pro | ||
| Zero | From $329 | (122/152/183cm) x 76cm | 70 - 118cm | 1.8cm/s | https://theomnidesk.com/products/omnidesk-zero | ||
| SIRIO | - | From $599 | 120cm x 60cm | 72 - 121cm | 2.5cm/s | Anti-collision Memory presets Max load: 50kg 3 years warranty | https://www.takeaseat.sg/standing-desk-singapore/sirio-electric-standing-desk/ |
| SEIV | - | From $560 | (120/140/160/180cm) x (60/70/75/80cm) | 63 - 128cm | 3.2cm/s | Memory presets Max load: 120kg 3 years warranty | https://www.takeaseat.sg/standing-desk-singapore/seiv-electric-standing-desk/ |
| TakeAseat | 2020 | From $599 | (120/140/160/180cm) x (60/70/75/80cm) | 60.5 - 123cm | 3.8cm/s | Memory presets Max load: 125kg 3 years warranty | https://www.takeaseat.sg/standing-desk-singapore/electric-standing-desk-singapore/ |
Assuming the speed of the table does not matter (you have all the patience in the world),
- SEIV is the cheapest option for a motorised height-adjustable table at $560.
For motorised height-adjustable desk with a speed of more than 3.0cm/s,
- SEIV has the cheapest option at $560.
- AmpDesk Solo with a dimension of 65cm x 65cm is also a viable option at $519.
Best Manual Height-Adjustable Desk
If you wish to train your biceps, a manual height adjustable table allows you to do so and save some money at the same time.
The speed at which the height of the table is adjusted depends a lot on your fitness level.
| Brand | Model | Price | Dimension | Height | Speed | More Details | Where to buy? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ergoedge | MoveDesk | From $459 | (110/130/1150cm) x (65/70cm) | 73 - 123cm | 1cm per turn | Max load: 80kg 3 years warranty | https://ergoedge.co/shop/standing-desk/manual/movedesk/ |
For the manual height-adjustable desk, you can consider Ergoedge Movedesk at $459.
Best Standing Desk Converter
If you already have a desk but would love to have the option of being able to work standing up, a standing desk converter will be your go-to option.
| Brand | Model | Price | Dimension | Height | More Details | Where to buy? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ergoedge | Riser | $399 | 60cm x 58cm | 12 - 50cm | Max load: Work surface: 15kg Keyboard: 2kg | https://ergoedge.co/shop/standing-desk/converter/riser/ |
| Ergoton | WorkFit-TL | $829 | 95cm x 58.6cm | Up to 38cm | Max load: 18.1kg | https://www.takeaseat.sg/ergotron-singapore/ergotron-workfit-tl/ |
| Omnidesk | Switch | $599 | 95cm x 40cm | 11 - 50.5cm | Max load: Work surface: 15kg Keyboard: 2kg | https://theomnidesk.com/products/switch |
| Switch Pro | $699 | 95cm x 40cm | 15.6 - 48cm | Max load: Work surface: 20kg Keyboard: 2kg | https://theomnidesk.com/products/switch-pro | |
| takeAseat | Ergonomic Laptop Desk | $158 | 66cm x 47cm | 4 - 40cm | Max load: 8kg | https://www.takeaseat.sg/standing-desk-singapore/ergonomic-laptop-desk-singapore/ |
| Laptop Riser Plus | $179 | 68cm x 48cm | 4.5 - 40.5cm | Max load: 12kg | https://www.takeaseat.sg/standing-desk-singapore/laptop-riser-plus/ | |
| Sit Stand Desk Converter Lite (Small) | $199 | 68 x 59cm | 14 - 50cm | Max load: 15kg | https://www.takeaseat.sg/standing-desk-singapore/sit-stand-desk-converter-lite/ | |
| Sit Stand Desk Converter Lite (Medium) | $249 | 89cm x 59cm | Max load: 15kg | |||
| Sit Stand Desk Converter (Small) | $269 | 70cm x 50cm | 13 - 45cm | Max load: 15kg | https://www.takeaseat.sg/standing-desk-singapore/sit-stand-desk-converter/ | |
| Sit Stand Desk Converter (Medium) | $319 | 88cm x 33cm | 12.3 - 49.5cm | Max load: 15kg | ||
| Standing Desk Plus | $369 | 80cm x 52cm | 18.4 - 43cm | Max load: 15kg | https://www.takeaseat.sg/standing-desk-singapore/standing-desk-plus/ | |
| Standing Desk Large | $399 | 89cm x 59cm | 15 - 50cm | Max load: 15kg | https://www.takeaseat.sg/standing-desk-singapore/standing-desk-large/ |
The most affordable standing desk converter in the market will be takeAseat’s ergonomic laptop desk at $158.
Does It Make Sense To Invest in a Height-Adjustable Desk?
Given that there is no confirmed timeline on when we will be able to resume to pre-COVID times where we can head back to our offices as per usual, it is important to find ways to make sure that our home is conducive for work.
If your current setup is preventing you from working comfortable, getting yourself a good chair or work desk is definitely essential.
If we were to look at the cost of going to a chiropractor in Singapore, the initial outlay on a good table may outweigh the multiple sessions in the long-run.
