standing desk converter

Our experts break down when it's best to get a standing desk vs. when to attach a standing desk converter to your old desk.

When it comes to standing desks and standing desk converters, nothing beats made-in-America for component quality and overall value.

If you’re looking to get into a sit-stand desk on a budget, the good news is there are many options on the market to choose from.

Thousands of people seek out "varidesk alternatives" in online searches every month. After lab testing dozens of converters, we pick our top three.

Is it dual-monitor compatible? Ergonomically adjustable? We outline what you need to know to pick a great convertible standing desk.

The iMovR Tucker Pro kit addresses the need for cable management for standing desk converters, which is the first attempt we've seen and a great idea.

Learn more about all of Eureka Ergonomics' office ergonomics products through this round-up of all our lab-test reviews.

The iMovR Cadence Plus features a space-preserving “hover” design that retains virtually all of your desktop space and maximizes mobility and collaboration.

The ZipLift+ Sit-Stand Converter is extremely stable and rock steady. It has tremendous height range adjustability, with infinite stops.

The key benefit of a corner stand up desk converter is to make use of space that would otherwise be underutilized, or not used at all. 

The ZipLift+ HD has three grommet holes for infinite monitor arm options and is rock-steady at the full 20"+ height extension.

Ergotron deviates from its traditional Z-Lift frame architecture to offer a highly-stable, spacious corner converter based on an X-Lift frame.

No other standing desk converter in the $199 price range offers the feature set of the Eureka Sit Stand Desk New Generation.

Probably the best compact corner standing desk converter in the market. Robust build quality, top notch stability, and precision height adjustment.

If you’re looking for an electric standing desk converter and want the most for your money, the Eureka 31.5" Electric Sit-Stand Desk is a clear winner. 

The Eureka Ultra Slim Portable Standing Desk Converter packs a sturdy X-Lift frame and silent lift mechanism into an easy-to-move device.

See what our experts have to say about the stability, design, and overall quality of the Varidesk Pro Plus 36 in our comprehensive review.

The Flexispot Desktop Workstation is actually a series of four standing desk converters made by Chinese office fitness manufacturer Loctek.

The Winston Workstation sit stand workstation's unique bicycle-cable height-adjustment mechanism permits smooth & easy operation.

Our editors lab test the Helium Junior Standing Desk Converter. Is it worth considering in the quest to stand more at work? Our verdict is yes, maybe.

The Mount-It! electric standing desk converter has a lot of positive attributes for its price point but falls just short of being a best-in-class product.

If you want a standing desk converter manufactured to the highest quality standards and with impressive features, the Eureka 36 Gen2 is a top contender. 

Looking for the largest standing desk converter around? The Eureka 46 XL is your choice, with its spacious 46″-wide work surface.

Fully's Cooper standing desk converter is a well-made product that features an available bamboo top and a smooth X-lift mechanism.

Halter's ED-258 features an extra-deep lower tray to hold your laptop. However, this standing desk converter isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Like its relative, the Versadesk Power Pro, the Power Pro Corner looks good from a glance but has issues that detract from the overall impression.

Stand Steady's X-Elite Pro is a standing desk converter with a simple X-lift design. However, the simplest solution isn't always the best.

RightAngle Products' Helium standing desk converter features one of the easiest, and most stable, locking height adjustment mechanisms we've seen yet.

The Exec 48 is specially designed for taller users, solving the problem of inadequate height that's plagued Varidesk since day one.

It's very inexpensive, but we urge strong caution before purchasing a MountIt corner standing desk converter because it has a series of fatal flaws.

Despite excellent weight capacity and an attractive keypad for changing height, the UpLift E7 lacks flexibility in important ergonomic spots.

The Humanscale QuickStand Under Desk offers a very unique take on the standing desk converter concept that has significant advantages, albeit requiring significant installation effort.

Attractive due to its low price point, the VIVO Corner Standing Desk Converter is a classic example of ‘you get what you pay for.'

The StandUpDeskStore AirRise Plus Standing Desk Converter has a pneumatic Z-Lift design and unfortunately comes with some big flaws.

The Versadesk Power Pro is an electric standing desk converter with strong specs and a fair price. However, build-quality issues raise concerns.

The Humanscale QuickStand Eco is a beautifully designed standing desk converter that unfortunately fails in a couple of fundamental ways.

A low-cost entry into the growing field of electric standing desk converters, the VIVO Electric Corner Desk Riser combines value and ease of adjustability.

The Notadesk Elsewhere doesn’t stack up to a standing desk in terms of ergonomics or stability, but it isn’t really trying to.

The Autonomous SmartDesk Mini, even at $299, is an underwhelming budget electric standing desk converter, and we cover why.

The Leband Electric Standing Desk Converter is likely your cheapest entry point for an electric converter, but it has some glaring flaws.

The Vivo manual standing desk converter is solidly built and priced to move. However, it's so hard to adjust that you may end up with a sore back.

Simple standing-desk converter produced by Uplift which highlights affordability and portability for the on-the-go laptop user.

The Lunadesk offers a unique bamboo design that rotates around its frame, designed for supple users who like to work at a laptop while in a yoga pose.

The Stand Steady FlexPro Charge Standing Desk Converter costs $359.99 has two desktop surfaces and built-in wireless device charging.

The Stand Steady Premier Electric Standing Desk Converter starts at $359.99, has two desktop surfaces and utilizes an electric lift system.

The Stand Steady Premier Lift Standing Desk Converter is $319.99, uses a pneumatic lift, has two surfaces and features a magnetic backsplash.

Stand Steady X-Elite Essential Standing Desk Converter is a very basic standing desk converter with only 20 lbs of weight capacity and no keyboard tray.

The Steady Steady Mega Standing Desk Converter adds more than 12" of length from the Original Standing Desk Converter, but has similar issues.

The Steady Steady Original Standing Desk Converter is very cheap, holds up to 75 lbs and will enable you to stand while working, but it has drawbacks.

A review of the Vivo V001G standing desk converter is coming soon! This standing desk converter is 25" wide and can lift 17.6 lbs.

The Varidesk Cube Plus standing desk converters are built to fit tight cubicle spaces. A smart, though pricey, ergonomic solution for your workbench.

Learn more about all of Eureka's standing desk converters in this comprehensive review. We've organized each Eureka Standing Desk Converter by price.

If you're strapped for space and in need of a standing desk converter, the Ergotron WorkFit Z Mini is likely one of the best choices available.

A single X-Lift frame may normally cry quality concerns, but the Alcove M7 series from Flexispot is a durable and sturdy fleet of desk risers.

The Flexispot Compact riser series come in two modest sizes: 27" and 32". Get the scoop on how they perform in our in-depth, lab-tested review.

The iMovR Cadence Pro workstation’s “hover” design retains virtually all of your desktop real estate and maximizes mobility.

The Ergotron Workfit-TS is Ergotron's smallest standing desk converter, designed for compact spaces. Our review on it is coming soon.

As with all InMovement products, the DT2 standing desk converter is a low-cost Asian import with glitzy marketing spin and a high selling price in the US.

So what's the best way to recapture some of your investment in a $400+ Varidesk? Here are some great tips from our standing desk converter pros.

The Lotus Extend Stand Workstation from Fellowes is under evaluation. This is one of the new entrants in the hover category of standing desk converters.

The Fellowes Lotus Sit Stand Workstation is another new entrant in the Z-lift category. This product is currently being reviewed.

The Vivo Electric Standing Desk Converter is a low-cost alternative which promises an easier sit-to-stand transition. But is it built to last?

Lift Standing Desk Conversion kit review is coming soon! It lets you adjust the height of your monitor independently from your keyboard.

The Basic Support Table Jack is a standing desk converter with no keyboard tray. It's a popular product, but we don't recommend it for typing.

The AirRise Pro Standing Desk Converter is currently under evaluation. This page will updated with a full review once our review process is complete.

The DeskRiser by House of Trade is available in 32" and 36" versions. These budget converters suffer from a small keyboard tray and weak counterbalance.

The low price of the High Supply attracts a lot of buyers looking to try a standing desk on a budget, and many are left satisfied with the purchase.

Like many other products in the same price category, the Fancierstudio Riser Desk can’t boast an adjustable keyboard tray or great stability.

Not much cause to be smug, in our opinion. The Smugdesk Stand Up Desk Converter has a history of shipping faulty units and a hard-to-adjust lift mechanism.

We’d steer clear from the Lorell Sit-to-Stand Monitor Risers. Their locking mechanisms add a couple extra, tedious steps to lift up and down.

The MountIt! Standing Desk Converter is a bargain if you want to invest in a desk and not much else that typically makes up a good standing workstation.

The Executive Office Solutions Portable Adjustable Aluminum Laptop Stand is for those who want to try a standing desk or can't stand for a long time.

The Rocelco ADR is an adjustable height 32″ x 20.5″ standing desk converter that holds up to 2 monitors and a laptop. The gas springs support up to 50 lbs.

The ZipLift Patriot is a made-in-America standing desk converter by iMovR, based on the highly successful ZipLift+ design.

Looking for great adjustability and an aesthetically pleasing design? The iMovR Cadence Express standing desk converter does it all for a competitive price.

VariDesk once reigned supreme in the sit stand workstation market. But more ergonomic designs have emerged to unseat the antiquated VariDesk.

A review of the Vivo V000V standing desk converter is coming soon! This Z-lift style standing desk converter is 36" wide and can lift 33 lbs.

A review of the Vivo V000KL standing desk converter is coming soon! This X-lift style standing desk converter is 37.5" wide and can lift 33 lbs.

A review of the Vivo V000K standing desk converter is coming soon! This X-lift style standing desk converter is 31.5" wide and can lift 33 lbs.

A simple standing desk converter with shelves that can be inserted into different slots to adjust to different heights.

A simple standing desk converter with wooden shelves that can be inserted into different slots to adjust to different heights.

A simple, wooden standing desk converter with shelves that can be inserted into different slots to adjust to different heights.