1. The diagram below takes a look at the advantages
and disadvantages of a standing desk versus
a height adjustable desk.
Both have their merits. Ultimately though being able to vary
the top height is a big benefit in favor of a movable top desk.
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Height Adjustable
Desk Standing Desk
Advantages Disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages
Can be rapidly and Doesn't adjust so
easily set to a wide Cost Easy to stand to
you can only stand
range of heights. work
to work
Place a shelf on the
Weight capacity may
Ability to quickly move Can be tricky to work surface to
be a problem when
between sitting and
you have a lot of Cost effective work out the exact Possible Solutions increase the
standing. working height
heavy equipment. working height
Stand on an anti
Easy to work semi- Works well if fatigue mat to lower
standing with the right keeping old desk your working height
chair for when you want
to sit