Flexispot vs Varidesk

You might be looking for a new standing desk with both a sitting position and a standing position. It might be tough and daunting to figure out exactly what type of desk you want and a brand that is reliable and great. Well luckily for you, our experts have spent countless hours researching great standing desk options and we have narrowed them down for you! We go over the Flexispot E7 pro plus and the Varidesk pro plus 36.

The 2 options in this article

• E7 pro plus standing desk
• Varidesk pro plus 36

Verdict:

If you have a desk already, then the Varidesk pro plus 36 is for you.

If you need a brand new standing desk, then the Flexispot E7 pro plus standing desk is for you.

Flexispot standing desk

Background of Flexispot

Flexispot was founded in California in 2015. They are considered a main competitor to Vari. They are also considered the best in class with standing desks.

Flexispot desk: E7 pro plus standing desk

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Specs for Flexispot standing desk

• 48 x 30 inch rectangular standing desk with 1 inch thickness
• The standing desk weighs 31.2 lbs.
• We are going with the T-frame dimension, since it allows for higher loading capacity and faster lifting speed. There are options for more storage space, such as the C-frame, and different asthetics, such as the oval-frame.
• The E7 standing desk has dual motor with an adjustable height from 22.8 inches to 48.4 inches. It has a weight capacity of 355lbs.
• The standing desk also includes memory presets and usb charging port.

pros

• Solid carbon steel base structure for sturdy and durable standing desks
• High temperature resistant and anti wear coating
• touchkey pad for the lifting mechanism
• autosave for custom sitting and standing positions
• ubs charging port
• keyboard drawer
• quick build roughly 45 minutes (make sure you read the directions!)

cons

• over time, motors start and stop, which can move everything on the desk
• desk wobbles when you raise it to 46+ inches
• pricier standing desk

Overall

Great office desk or standing desk, if you need a new desk.

Varidesk standing desks (standing desk converter)

Background of Varidesk

Vari was founded in 2013 in Texas. Vari made the first standing desk converter to help people with their back and leg problems. They are considered best in class with standing desks. Vari is considered a main competitor to Flexispot.

They make standing desks and standing desk converters. Vari also makes chairs (great office chair), tables, and storage, such as file cabinets and storage seating.

Varidesk pro plus 36 Standing desk

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Specs

• 36 inches wide
• weight capacity up to 35 lbs
• height adjustment range from 4inches to 17 inches.
• desktop converter or desk riser
• weighted based with dual stability bars
• height adjustment range from 4inches to 17 inches.
• spring assist mechanism
• dual handle design

pros

• keyboard tray
• smooth transition from siting to standing
• stable desk
• sturdy desk
• solid material
• you can either get the mechanical or electric varidesk standing desk converter
• keyboard platform

Cons

• if you are on the taller side, 6’1 or taller, you might find some limitations with this desk. Some of the limitations are your arms will be bent downward and wrists bent upward.
• If you fully extend your varidesk pro plus 36 in the standing position in the office, you might be going into other coworkers work space, which would not be good. The alternative desk for both of these issues and tall people is the tall 40.
• In the sitting position, the screens would be further away from you, since the desk moves in a diagonal not vertically or straight up.
• if you need a new desk, you might want to look at the flexispot E7 or look at other great models of varidesk.
• pricier standing desk
• limited support weight wise

Overall

Great option, if you already have a desk and want a desk riser, then this Varidesk pro plus 36, a standing desk converter, is for you.

Verdict

If you have a desk already, then the varidesk pro plus 36 is a great option.

If you need a brand new standing desk, then the flexispot E7 pro plus standing desk is for you.

Both standing desks are great options. It just depends on your situation.