ApexDesk Elite Pro Series 71" x 33" Electric Height Adjustable Stand up Desk, Sit Stand Home Office Desk, Computer Desk - Curved Oak/Black

I purchased the ApexDesk Elite Series 71" Standing desk with Electric Height Adjustment and Memory Controller, with the Red Apple Top and Black Frame. I work from home and was sitting all the time and have had back and neck problems, as I've been working on a computer for decades. I bought this so I could have better posture when working for hours, with less pain. The shipment came in 3 boxes as expected and all were in very good shape with no damage. Everything was packed very well and protected with hard styrofoam and plastic. I followed the instructions to verify I had all pieces before getting started, which I always do anyway, and had everything I needed. The instructions were mostly clear, but the diagrams in the instructions are too small and hard to verify that I had parts connected correctly, or had the correct screws. Even using reader glasses, I couldn't quite make out how some parts were supposed to be connected, but it wasn't that hard to figure out. I mostly installed it myself with the help of one other person to lift the frame and top when needed. It's easier to use two people and will save your back. The frame is very heavy duty and sturdy, and desk top is very good quality and sturdy. I chose the Red Apple Top as it matches my decor and goes well together. The company also sent me the cable management tray, even though I didn't order it. I wasn't sure I needed it, and was going to purchase later if needed. Well, it is needed to hide your cords, if you don't want the cords to be laying on the ground and hanging down. If they didn't send it to me, I would have ordered it. Now my cables are out of the way, and looks very professional, and very simple to install. In addition to the desk cords for raising and lowering, I was able to use for my other cables I well - network cable,monitor cables, etc. I completed the install and setup last night and started using the desk this morning. I love standing when working. This also has a memory height adjustment, which you can set, then press a button to raise / lower to a specific height. This is nice, as I don't have to play around if I like a certain or not. Press the button and it goes right where I want it. It has 4 different memory buttons. I'm also glad I got the large 71" desk. My older desk was a little smaller, and love the additional space. I have two large computer monitors, my laptop, a lamp, my wireless router, keyboard and mouse and a place to write on a notepad, and it's not cramped. I also did a lot of research on stand up desks before I bought this one. In fact, I did purchase a stand-up desk previously, the kind that sits on your desk, but it was way too heavy for my desk and I decided I didn't like that style. The helped me decided that I wanted a full computer desk. It's working great so far, and I love the sturdiness of the desk. It was a great purchase, and I should've done this a long time ago.

I bought this desk 6 months ago, as it became clear that I will be working from home due to the COVID epidemic. I didn't mean to wait this long to post a review, since it was immediately clear that the desk was top-quality. But now I can say that after 6 months of use I am extremely happy with it. Here is why: - It is extremely sturdy. Whether raised or lowered, I can lean on it, bump it, move stuff on it, type, etc. and it is comparable in stability to a regular desk. - The desk is huge! I can fit everything on it - 3 monitors, a docked laptop, 2 keyboards and mice (see picture). I could even fit my gaming desktop, if I needed to. - The range of motion exceeds many other desks. I'm 6ft and I like to keep at 45" when standing. - The two motors are powerful and have worked without a hitch for the last 6 months. - The surface looks and feels high-quality. It brings me joy :) I have absolutely no negatives to report. Additional things that I want to share: - It came with a free cable organizer tray that mounts underneath and is great for managing power strips and cables. - The desk comes in 3 packages. Fedex mishandled the desktop and delivered it after a long delay with the packaging severely damaged. Apex offered to replace the desktop, but the damage was minor enough that I chose to keep it. I was impressed at how they handled the situation. - I like the desk so much that I ordered a second one (71" black) two months ago, for my wife. It came without issues and when the I saw the original undamaged packaging, it made it obvious how badly Fedex had mishandled the first desktop. - The desk is easy to assemble. It is best to have 2 people to complete a couple of the steps.

Update for 2020: It has been over 5 years since I ordered this desk. The price is nearly the same, which is great. It continues to stand up (sorry) very well. I've since ordered the memory controller so that my height settings are consistent, but I admit I don't lift it up into the standing position as often as I used to. Even so, it makes for a great 'traditional' desk, and I still have the occasional person asking me what it is and where it is from. The finish hasn't worn in the slightest. It seems to be invincible to everyday use. I've drilled a few holes on the underside for various things, and it is a VERY tough material to drill into, but it hasn't surrendered to any of the abuse I've put it through. I would still say its only downside is the slight wobble when subjected to a good amount of weight. As of now, I have two 27 inch monitors and one 23 inch, a full tower, speakers, keyboard, mouse, about 12 lbs of aircraft gauges, and probably 20 lbs of additional junk slung onto it. Nothing seems to be any less stable. As long as you aren't hammering on it, you'll probably be happy with the stability. If you happen to be very into making music, and you get a bit heavy handed with your weighted keyboard, your monitors might shake. Especially in a standing configuration. But for the price? I'm still thrilled with this desk, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a sit/stand desk that won't break the bank ----Original Review----- In this review, I'm going to talk about this desk specifically, as well as standing desks in general. First, some quick pros and cons: +Most affordable sit/stand desk at this size (As of this writing) +Free shipping! +Easy to put together +Attractive design +Awesome customer service/company +Quiet operation -No memory controller option (Memory controller option is now offered, and you can upgrade. I have, and I recommend it) -No cord management, even for the cords involved in the lift mechanism About this desk: Overall, I'm very happy with this product. Even as a standard desk, it works quite well, and looks great. They've included two grommets for running wires, and both are located where you'll actually want them (in the corners). The desk is stable, and I was surprised to find I really like the curvature they've added to the front. The desk arrived in three very heavy boxes. The top, the cross bar and feet, and the lifting mechanisms. Each one was quite a bit heavier than I expected. Even so, I was able to haul it all up a flight of steps and put it together by myself. Everything is somewhat straightforward, but be sure to follow the instructions for the t-shaped parts (You'll see what I mean). Also make sure you don't pinch one of the wires between the frame and tabletop. Operating the desk is exactly as simple as you'd expect. Press up to go up, press down to go down. On my desk, I get a audible pop when I get near the very lowest position, and sometimes when coming up to standing height. I was alarmed at first, but everything is still working fine, so it might be normal. About standing desks: If you're like me, you've been all over the internet looking for a sit/stand desk that doesn't cost a thousand dollars. Let me tell you, this is probably as cheap as you're going to find them. It is important to note that most of these companies get their desk frames from the same company, so the majority of their price is markup. ApexDesk's price is simply the best I've found for a desk with these features. EVOdesk didn't even respond to my emails. I work from home most of the time as a web designer and graphic artist. This left me sitting all day long. It turns out I'm a PC gamer too, so when work was done, I'd be sitting some more. I was sick of it. I wanted some options. This desk was the answer for me. I normally start the day standing. It is hard to explain, but I really like being able to just walk up to the desk and work. I also find that I'm running around a lot more in the mornings (Getting coffee, letting the dog out, letting the dog in) so being able to switch tasks instantly is nice. A lot of people will tell you to buy a padded mat to stand on. I personally don't use one (update in 2020: I sure as hell do now. Recommended). Just socks on a hard floor. This is a user preference thing. You can extend your standing time with a mat, but if you give yourself some time, your feet will adjust (Update in 2020: Yes, your feet will, but your spine won't! Save yourself! Buy a mat!). If you are the type of person who wears super supportive shoes, you'll want a mat. As soon as I start to feel fatigued, I lower the desk and sit for a while. This is generally during the mid segments of the day when I'm really focused on a task. I may put the desk up a few more times during the day, especially if I'm making calls. Generally, near the end of the work day I'm standing. I know that a whole lot of sitting is coming for the end of the day, so might as well be on my feet. Tips for standing desk use: -Don't torture yourself! Stand until you don't want to. Then sit. That's the whole point! I read about a lot of people talking about agonising pain from standing all day. Don't be an idiot. Your tolerance for standing will increase without the need to cause bodily harm. -Don't just stand still. Standing still is just as bad as sitting all day. Shift your weight, step to the window. Take advantage of the fact that it is much easier to move around when you're already standing. -Buy cord management stuff with this desk. With the desk in standing mode, you'll have a lot of cords to contend with. -Don't read too much into the research. Half of it says sitting all day is killing you. The other half says standing desks will kill you. What do they expect, for us to just hover? Try elevating your mouse and keyboard on a box, and working like that for a bit. Not dead yet? Kinda like it? Buy this desk.

It took me a few weeks to get all the parts due to the wild fires since it ships in three packages. I was really worried about the top being damaged, but other then one small scuff on one of the corners it was immaculate. I had already watched assembly videos as well as read through the manual several times to make sure I was ready. I have a smaller standing desk in my work office, and I almost bought the same brand for home, I am so glad I didn't. This is a very nice desk, and I went with the 71" version since I am teleworking and need the extra space. I have a 34" monitor as well as a 27" monitor, a mini pc in the corner and a laptop on each side. I still have room for my XXL mouse pad and my coffee, notebooks and pens. This desk is huge, but it's exactly what I needed. I also got the cable management tray with my order and it works really well. It's not necessary, but with the amount of devices I have it's nice. It's big enough to put a power strip in and connect my monitors etc. and then just run one cord down to my UPS system. I also purchased separately the powered outlets for the cutouts in the corners of the desk, another great addition. I am able to charge my phone, run several other USB devices, and rotate through drive docks, laptops etc. Without having to get down on the floor. Each one has 2 powered outlets as well as 2 USB ports. Motors are faster than my other desk, it goes up and down very smoothly and very fast. I read another review where they put 325 pounds on top of it and it still went up at 1.4 inches per second, it's faster than that normally. 4 position memory controller is a nice addition. It was also very simple to build compared to other desks I have put together. The legs are very heavy and sturdy. Having a second person to move the top is advisable just so you don't damage it. The cutouts make it very easy for 2 people to maneuver the top, I built the frame and then set it on top of the frame and secured it from underneath. I just didn't have enough room in my office to lay the top down and then set the frame on it to secure it and then flip it over. It was still really easy to do. Manual was clear and easy to follow. Packaging was done very well, it comes in 3 boxes, the cross beam is packed extremely well with all the other parts, the legs comes in a second box, and then the top comes separate. Even the top was packaged very well, having just one little scruff, but considering it weighs over 60 pounds I was impressed. It came from the factory with a custom webbed carry strap, one of the straps broke in shipping, but I could still use the other strap and the handle to carry it in my house. Great tracking info and good communication from Apex. For under $750 I got a 71" adjustable Walnut desk with 4 power outlets, 4 usb ports and a cable management tray, honestly a very good value for what I got. Hope this review helps people on the fence, you get better than what you pay for with this desk. Btw, I don't find this desk wobbly at standing height considering how much weight i have on it. Keep in mind I have both a n Alienware 34" monitor in the back center and another 27" monitor on one side of it. Really nice desk.

I purchased this desk a year ago, and thought it was time for me to write a review. If I had to provide a tl;dr It would be that it's a solid product, and I think this product will last for a long time. I am not worried about the desk breaking - you'd probably have to try and run it over with a car if you wanted to even damage it. Everything about this desk screams heavy duty. You might be wondering "oh, this desk has a MDF/particleboard desktop, is that REALLY sturdy?" and let me assure you - it is sturdy. Some of the boards I've run across on some of other desks I used in the past gave me this extremely hollow feeling when I knocked on it. It is absolutely NOT the case with this one. The desktop is weighty, dense, and has a quality feel to it. Knocking on the desktop gives me a solid, satisfying thud. Even though I purchased and assembled this a year ago, I still remember how relatively easy it was to assemble this desk. However, I also remember that at one point I wasn't paying attention to the assembly steps and accidentally screwed in the feet to the column in the wrong orientation. Fortunately, fixing this was quick and easy. If you have the manual handy, the mistake I made has to do with the instructions on page 6 - essentially my mind blanked out when I was assembling the two legs and I just assembled both legs in the exact way as shown in the picture, and ended up with two right legs, instead of one left leg and one right leg. Just don't make the same mistake I did! 71 inch model is probably almost too big for my apartment, but that's not really something to complain about considering how many gadgets I like to play with. If I had to write a complaint about this product, the only complaint is that I'm not a fan of beveled edges. If you go through the Q&A and some of the reviews, you'll also notice people expressing the same disappointment. The beveled edge on this desk makes it difficult for anyone to use mounts that clamp on to the desk. If the clamp mount isn't deep enough, it'll end up clamping the bevel, and that might result in an unstable mount. I really think ApexDesk should reconsider the design, or at least provide a way for users to flatten the bevel - perhaps a piece of angled wood that the user can affix to the beveled edge. I knew about the beveled edges when I purchased this, so I'm not dinging them for this - I just wish the design was improved. I did reach out to ApexDesk about this, and they were willing to send me a metal plate that I could put on the bottom of the desk to partially stabilize the mount. However, I'm still disappointed that a large oversight like this happened, given the popularity of clamp mounts. ApexDesk also informed me that they sold monitor mounts with deep clamps, but they were not the type of monitor mounts that I was interested in. If this is an issue for you - you can either take a look at the monitor mounts ApexDesk offers, or purchase a monitor reinforcement bracket. Both of them are available on Amazon. To sum up - I think this is a quality product that will last a while. Even if the motors fail outside of the 2 year warranty - I still can see myself just using the desk without the adjustable part. I'm really hoping it doesn't fail though! This is a solid desk at a very decent price point. There's a lot of options out there, but I'm glad I went with this desk.

I spent a good month researching sit stand desks. At one point I'd convinced myself that the only way to go was by choosing a $1500+ model to make sure it was of adequate quality. Ultimately I decided to take a chance on this desk and you know what? The desk is perfectly fine. It looks good(though I'd of preferred a more glossy white finish). The dimensions are perfect for someone who wants a minimalist setup or an all-out command station with multiple devices. Assembly was a 20 minute, frustration free process. It's completely stable at all height ranges. Nit picks: I do wish it came with a memory controller for the height adjustment. It's not much of a hassle to hold the button to go up or down, but it'd be nice to just tap it and move on with my life. Speaking of the up/down action: While I've never been unable to get the desk to the height I want, sometimes it seems overly sensitive to any resistance it senses and I'll have to stop and start the process a few times to get it where I want. I haven't exactly figured out what causes it stop going up or down while holding the button. I know there's a built in safety feature to prevent it from moving when it's obstructed, but I can't quite figure out what it deems as obstruction. Cords perhaps? And there doesn't seem to be much consistency to when it decides to do it. Sometimes it's totally fine, and other times I'll have to stop and start it 9x to get it where I want. Of note, I actually wasn't really looking for a sit/stand desk. I just wanted a large surface area that wasn't a plastic folding table or from Ikea(none local for me). It's really hard to find a desk with these dimensions. But what I love about this desk is that even for sitting the height adjustment is great. All of my previous desks were never quite the right height for me. This one is the perfect height for me because I control the height. Do I find myself standing up while computing? All the time. I have a polar chest strap heart rate monitor and did a very unscientific experiment that would make my 5th grade science teacher cringe. I measured my average heart rate while seated vs while standing and found that, for me, I expend about 10 percent more energy standing. I feel great being slightly more active while doing something that is fairly non-physical like using my computer. I tend to sit in the first few morning hours then stand from lunch until dinner. It hasn't been life changing for me nor have animals started to talk to me when I walk by, but it's nice and I enjoy it. The Apex desk is a good desk. This is one of those rare products that is exactly as it appears to be at a fair price: nothing more, nothing less.

Who writes reviews? I will for this beauty! Not only does the product deserve it but as does the company. They didn't have to but they sent a note and also added a bonus "Cable Management Tray" that's normally sold separately, as well as nice little note with the package. I have no problem obliging them with a review they deserve. I'll try to keep it fairly succinct. I did a TON of research on all the possible desks I could buy online that could basically could/would look professional as well as be a gaming station. I now see they offer the "Grey Top" option. I totally would've went with that one but I didn't have that option at the time. This was 4-5 months ago before I went overseas. I went with the black top. It's still very nice looking and I think it would fit in any office/house. This desk not only ticked all the boxes but it has the bonus ability to easily and quietly adjust it's height as well as giving you a MASSIVE amount of space. I can't emphasize this enough. ~MASSIVE~ Currently I have a full sized tower PC on it with a 45" TV as my temporary monitor, with room on each side to spare. Multi Monitor setups easily achievable. Though weirdly enough it doesn't feel like "too much". Possibly because the desk is cut inwards in the front so you can get up close comfortably to everything on the desk. Either way. I can almost assure you, you will not be left wanting for more room! The build quality is premium. Solid metal parts and VERY hard wood. (Insert perverted joke here xD). The motors have no problem lifting the weight of everything, without any sign of the motors whining or struggling. I fully believe it can easily handle 100-200lbs. I had read some old reviews of stability issues as well as packaging issues. I'm assuming they addressed that as everything was individually packaged and packaged maybe overly so (In a good way!) as everything arrived in perfect condition. I also use it as a standing desk when I don't feel like sitting or if I want to watch TV from bed. At it's max height setting. It's almost too tall for me to comfortably use and I'm 6'. Yet it can go lower than even my chair can and at no point does it feel like it's going to tip over. I even tested it by pushing on it. Unless you're above ~6'7". I think this can accommodate any one's height while using it standing. Instructions that come with it are adequate to putting it together. Not difficult as I did it all myself within 30 min or so. Though it will probably be a two person job for some folks. I'd very HIGHLY recommend this to literally anyone. I almost want to buy another and I don't know if I even have a use for it. Haha. This is a heck of a value for the money. I could see this thing easily lasting 10+ years. Very worthwhile investment. I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. 10/10

First, I can say the desk is really attractive. Quite sturdy in the lowered position (can't speak to the raised position, see below). It went together easily in a minimal amount of time. It was well packaged against potential damage, although the top did arrive with a minor dent on the bottom beveled rear edge. I could not see it, but could feel it as I ran my hand down the length of the desk. It certainly is not going to affect the look or serviceability, so I'm not going to quibble about it. Large items such as the desktop are notoriously difficult to ship, however Apex appears to done the best they can to avoid damage...fair enough. Now here are the problems (there are several): 1. The desk will not initialize (as per the instruction book and the warning flyer included). I've tried switching cables, unplugging power cables, Holy water and ritual sacrifice...nothing works...perhaps I have the sequence wrong. The memory controller flashes an error code (E3) which according to the manual, means the desk is overloaded (weight). Interesting...since I haven't installed the desk top yet. There is lot's of clicking going on in the control module, but the desk does not move up or down. I did note that although the individual parts for assembly all appeared to be brand new, the memory controller was not packaged in the same way...twisty tie had been rewound (badly) and the loops in the cable were uneven and kinked. I think they sent me a return/refurb/defective memory controller. All that to say the bloody thing doesn't go up and down...at all. (The little lights aren't twinkling, Clark) 2. I felt incredibly special when I found a glossy blue paper in the box telling me I had been selected to receive a FREE cable management tray! Sure enough, there it was in the box. Here's the problem...I ordered one separately (and was charged $32) when I ordered the desk...and to add insult to injury, the now superfluous tray never showed up, despite being on the packing list. Refund please! 3. I also ordered quantity two (2) aka: Dos, Dois, deux, due, zwei… duplex/USB power grommets. Billed for two... packing list says two...received one (1) aka: Uno, Um, un, eins. Don't want a refund...just gimme what I ordered. Two holes in the desk...two grommets! There's a void in my life...and my desk. 4. To be fair, this is a nit not a problem, but I believe in being thorough. The instruction book needs an edit. There have been some (positive) design improvements to the desk since the 2/25/18 edition of the assembly guide. Apex: review STEP 5 while standing in front of your product...all will be revealed. 5. Is there a #5? Well, that depends on Apex...customer service hours M-F 8-5 Pacific. Began assembly of the desk on Friday at 4pm ish… discovered it wouldn't go up and down just after 5pm...figures. If Apex can make all this right in a timely fashion, and in their defense, I've read mostly positive reviews of their customer service, I'm fully prepared to amend my review to a rating that likely is more suitable for a fully operational unit. Stay tuned (thirsty), my friends. UPDATE 1 (6/21/19) ONE STAR ADDED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE Spoke with two nice folks in customer service today. Missing grommet - on it's way. Cable Management Tray - credit to be issued. Non-functioning desk - new undercarriage on it's way (of course, I will have to assemble the new one, disassemble the original, box it up and send it back...). I certainly can't complain about their willingness to make things right. Everyone appreciates businesses who stand behind their product. Which raises the obvious question...wouldn't it be easier (and more profitable) to ship out a working product the first time? UPDATE 2 (6/25/19) THE DESK (AND APEX) HAS EARNED IT'S STARS! The replacement parts arrived today, earlier than I expected, and everything worked. Changing out the legs and control units took just a few minutes. I will send the defective parts back tomorrow. Thank you Apex for standing behind your product. As for the (now operating) desk...I could not be more pleased. It looks great, is butter smooth and is fairly quiet in operation. I read some reviews expressing concern about the stability at full height, I find the desk to be very stable at 44", which is my preferred standing height. The desktop is massive...slightly smaller in area than Texas. I am running dual 27" monitors, slightly offset and I have more than enough room for my large laptop on one side. If you are considering a quality sit/stand at a good value, then you should consider this desk.