VariElectric Standing Desk - Varidesk Height Adjustable Sit/Stand Desk - Dual Motor with Memory Presets, Stable T-Style Legs - Gaming or Home Office Workstation - 72”x30”, Butcher Block

I've had the 48X30 Vari desk for nine months, since December 2021. It's beautiful and sturdy and I like it very much, but like most standing desks, it came with some...unexpected problems.The desk itself operates fine. It's a fairly quiet motor, not offensive at all. It's sturdy enough to hold two monitors and a big heavy printer with no wobbling, and no strain when lifting/lowering. I bought the golden butcher-block design, which goes well with my light oak furniture.My BIG issue is, I ended up with a case of very painful frozen shoulder. I've had to pay a lot of money for a cortizone shot in my shoulder and physical therapy bills - about $2,000! - because my standing desk had no KEYBOARD TRAY. That should be a standard item for EVERY desk, even their base models. The Vari desk has an attractive beveled edge; nice and curved when your hands brush against it, but that also means that the clamp-on trays that are the majority of trays found online will not work with them.I mean, I get that Vari wants you to buy their proprietary trays, but since the point of a standing desk is for the health of the buyer, does it make sense to hurt them in a different way? I was simply using the mouse with my arm extended too far high/forward. I had no idea this could happen. It only took two months for this to happen to me, but it will take me over a year to fully recover, they tell me. If I had known this, I would probably have ordered their more expensive model that does come with an optional tray. It would have cost me less overall. How many of other standing desk customers end up with this painful issue? These desks should come with warnings!So I thought, "I'll just buy a standalone tray that I can attach to the bottom." Well, I spent MONTHS trying out one tray after another from online stores. Not cheap ones, either - all in the $60 and up price range - but all were defective, poorly functioning, or did not fit my desk. Finally I found a Sauder brand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PKVV5S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details that worked. It's a flat black and looks ugly under the golden color of the main desk. I am now on the hunt to find a mouse pad/desk pad that's the right size (most are too long) to protect and hide the cheap black finish, as my mouse is already scratching it up. What a HASSLE!Besides a keyboard tray, I need a printer cart, and somewhere to keep my PC tower out of the dust. Why do most standing desks have NO storage space? Unless you buy hugely overpriced add-ons. Regular department stores should have already been carrying these items for years now. Having a shallow drawer is a basic necessity that almost no standing desk manufacturer has bothered to include. Seriously!?So I went modular. I did NOT want cheap-looking plastic drawers that yellow over time. Instead I bought bookshelves and put them along the wall close to me. I bought an extra bookshelf and used the parts as extra shelves. I drilled extra holes and bought pegs at the hardware store so I could have adjustable shelves that are only an inch or so apart, which keeps the dust out. Then I bought shallow, clear acrylic drawer organizers to slide in and out when I need something small, like a nail file or a phone charger. All this extra cost and work! You'd think a $700 desk would have a drawer or two.Printer carts are another unexpected issue with standing desks. I want to be able to wheel it underneath when not in use, but most printer carts are too high. I don't want to take the chance of my printer getting hit/broken when my desk is lowered to its lowest setting, even with collision-detection functionality. I have only 23 1/2 inches to work with. Most printer carts are either too high, or the top fits under the desk but there's not enough room on top or inside the cart to fit my printer (a huge HP OfficeJet.) With wheels, the smallest printer carts are 13 inches high, about an inch too high. So frustrating!My PC tower is on the rug at the moment. I do want the PC near the floor, just not ON the floor, because it's cooler there in the summer. So I am on the hunt for a small, narrow table. Preferably with little drawer in the narrow end, and a shelf about 6 inches up off the floor so it can be up out of the dust and so I can hide my ugly surge protector underneath it. So far, no luck.The one good thing about my standing desk: I have just about recovered from the painful tailbone I'd had for nearly two years prior. I'd had to use a U-shaped cusion to give me some relief at home, but long car rides and sitting on hard chairs at work was awful. And I could not even think about using an exercise bike with my desk, or a real bike outside. I'm 20lbs heavier than I used to be, but at least now I can start exercising again.A minor issue nobody mentions with the Vari desk: the waterproof laminate surface must be slightly electrically-charged, because dust/lint/hair and paper clings to it. I can feel the vacuum when I lift a sheet of paper off. I've never gotten a shock from it though, so it must be well-grounded. But you must like to clean, since you'll be wiping it off every few days.Hey, furniture manufacturers! Please create some good-quality keyboard trays and modular furniture to give the growing number of standing desk owners' storage solutions that will actually fit beneath our movable desks at their lowest height. 20-22 inches should be the maximum height. With a drawer or shelf for paper, please. You're missing out on a massive untapped market here!

Love, love ,love this desk. I have always bought desks with adjustable legs so that I can change the height sometimes but it was ALWAYS an inconvenience because it was all manual and had limitations. If you wanted to save money you couldn't go with electronic desks. After living with the pandemic for so long and having to spend many long shifts sitting at a desk TORTURING MY BACK I felt I owed myself a nice gift. This desk became the child I wished I had sooner. No more unloading the desk to change the leg height, no more buying junky cardboard or nifty adjustable stands for raising the monitors. Now I just press a button and the entire tabletop raises up and down flawlessly and quietly with everything on it. Having 4 buttons for memory settings is an added bonus of pure joy too! I don't think I will EVER go back to a regular desk for the rest of my remaining years.It's more expensive than a regular desk and not very portable in case you're the type that moves around a lot because it weighs well over 100 lbs. The bonus is the convenience factor of having the option to sit or stand while you work with no effort.Getting a cable management basket for underneath is also recommended too. I was worried about wires getting pinched when it would lower after having it raised up. The one that they sell wouldn't work with my current monitor attachment and so I opted for some cheapo brand. Plus I needed more than one basket and the tabletop only had pre-drilled holes for one of VARI's baskets in an already fixed location. Instead, I drilled holes for the cheapo baskets I bought and so far it works as a great alternative. If my set-up changes in the future to accommodate VARI'S basket, the original holes will be ready to go too.The desk was so simple to set up. No power tools needed. Everything slides and clicks in place and the provided screws plus allen wrenches they give you holds the pieces together solidly. The instructions aren't in some ancient language, either. Very simple to understand with added illustrations and the video on the website is great if you hate instructions like most of us guys. To be honest, I was more worried about the shipping of the item more than anything. Came in two boxes that were re-enforced with much protection and cushioning. You definitely get your money's worth with this product.

The media could not be loaded. I recently purchased a sit-stand desk, and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment of purchase, the service was outstanding, with the desk arriving in just two days, securely and thoughtfully packaged to ensure it arrived in pristine condition.Assembly was a breeze, taking no more than 20 minutes from unboxing to full setup. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, making the whole process hassle-free.The desk itself is a marvel of craftsmanship. It's incredibly sturdy and well-made, giving you a sense of durability and reliability that matches its premium price tag. The aesthetics are just as impressive, with a design and finish that truly reflect its value. It's evident that a lot of thought went into creating a desk that's not only functional but also pleasing to the eye.In terms of value, while this desk isn't the cheapest option available, it's a prime example of getting what you pay for. If you're someone who spends countless hours at your desk, investing in this sit-stand desk is a decision you won't regret. It's not just a piece of furniture; it's an investment in your comfort, health, and productivity.Overall, I couldn't be happier with my purchase. If you're in the market for a sit-stand desk, do yourself a favor and consider this one. It's a game-changer that will undoubtedly enhance your working experience.