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Standing desk riser type
Transform your existing desk into a standing desk with this electrically adjustable stand. This stand comes with a phone/tablet stand and is wide enough for two monitors.
While most standing desks are fairly similar in style and function, risers or converters come in a variety of styles and sizes, so it’s important to determine which one best suits your needs.
There are a few different styles of standing desk converters to look at, Z-lift, X-lift, L-lift, hover and more. Each of these styles offers different pros and cons. Z-life risers are generally cheaper than others due to fewer parts, but a Z-lift also has lower weight limits than something like an X-lift.
It is also important to consider the space requirements, not just the space needed to set up your new converter, but also the space on the converter. Think about how you currently work and how you would like to work to ensure that you have the space you need on your standing desk converter once you have chosen the right type.
What height is best for you?
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Standing desks and desk converters are designed to improve ergonomics and reduce the strain on your body from sitting throughout the day. But just like a traditional desk, if you don’t set your desk and chair to the correct height, you’re only making things worse.
Ideally, you want your monitor to be at your natural eye level and your keyboard to be at a height where your elbows are at a 90-degree angle. Getting the right size standing desk converter will allow you to make adjustments to set your workstation at the best levels to take your work to the next level.
Check the stability
You can get your desk at the perfect height and have the right amount of space to work, but if your monitor is constantly wobbling while you type, you may be headed for a new set of problems. Ensuring the stability of your workspace is just as important as the other considerations when purchasing a standing desk converter. Stability comes down to making sure that the desk you place the converter on is level and stable. Next, you need to make sure that you choose a converter that can handle the weight that you are placing on it.
Precisely adjustable
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Okay, so you’ve got stability, size, and riser style sorted out, now you’ll want to look at the adjustability of your standing desk converter. While height adjustment is a given for these devices, the granularity of those adjustments can vary. A device that lets you dial in your desired height anywhere within its range is great for getting exactly what you want instead of just having set increments.
Another point of adjustability that may interest you is the angle. Some standing desk converters can also tilt all or part of the workspace, allowing you to work in the perfect ergonomic space.
