Buying guide
Best standing desks under £400
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Flexispot 3-stage frame: 60 to 125 cm, dual motor
Three-stage legs give a 60 to 125 cm range, the widest in this guide.
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Maidesite T2 Pro frame: dual motor, 125 kg
It accepts the same wide range of tops as the T2 Pro Plus.
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ErGear 140 x 80 cm: complete desk, 4 presets
Four memory presets are enough for two people to save sitting and standing heights.
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You do not need a top-tier desk to get a usable sit-stand setup, but the cheaper end is where corners get cut. The things to hold on to are a height range that suits you seated and standing, a load rating with room for your monitors and PC, and memory presets so switching position takes one button press rather than holding a key. Dual motors are a bonus at this level and usually come with a higher load rating. This guide compares six desks and frames from Maidesite, Flexispot and ErGear that fall under £400. It covers complete desks with tops and bare frames you fit to your own desktop, compared on height range in centimetres, motors, load in kilograms and presets. All figures are from the listings, and gaps are flagged.
All products compared
- Flexispot 3-stage frame: 60 to 125 cm, dual motor
- Type
- Frame only
- Height range
- 60 to 125 cm
- Motors
- Dual
- Load
- 100 kg
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- Type
- Frame only
- Height range
- 72 to 120 cm
- Motors
- Dual
- Load
- 125 kg
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - ErGear 140 x 80 cm: complete desk, 4 presets
- Type
- Complete desk, 140 x 80 cm
- Height range
- 72 to 118 cm
- Motors
- Not stated
- Load
- 80 kg
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Maidesite 120 x 60 cm: anti-collision, 5-year warranty
- Type
- Complete desk, 120 x 60 cm
- Height range
- 72 to 120 cm
- Motors
- Not stated
- Load
- 80 kg
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- Type
- Complete desk, 160 x 60 cm
- Height range
- 73 to 118 cm
- Motors
- Not stated
- Load
- 60 kg
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Flexispot Basic frame: single motor, up and down
- Type
- Frame only
- Height range
- 71 to 122 cm
- Motors
- Single
- Load
- 71 kg
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| Product | Type | Height range | Motors | Load | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexispot 3-stage frame: 60 to 125 cm, dual motor | Frame only | 60 to 125 cm | Dual | 100 kg | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Maidesite T2 Pro frame: dual motor, 125 kg | Frame only | 72 to 120 cm | Dual | 125 kg | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| ErGear 140 x 80 cm: complete desk, 4 presets | Complete desk, 140 x 80 cm | 72 to 118 cm | Not stated | 80 kg | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Maidesite 120 x 60 cm: anti-collision, 5-year warranty | Complete desk, 120 x 60 cm | 72 to 120 cm | Not stated | 80 kg | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Flexispot 160 x 60 cm: wide top, below 50 dB | Complete desk, 160 x 60 cm | 73 to 118 cm | Not stated | 60 kg | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Flexispot Basic frame: single motor, up and down | Frame only | 71 to 122 cm | Single | 71 kg | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
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The products in detail
No. 1 · FLEXISPOT
Flexispot 3-stage frame: 60 to 125 cm, dual motor
A Flexispot dual-motor, three-stage frame with a 60 to 125 cm range, 100 kg dynamic load, 4 presets and anti-collision. It suits shorter and very tall users who need the widest range on a budget.
In its favour
- Three-stage legs give a 60 to 125 cm range, the widest in this guide.
- Flexispot states a 100 kg dynamic load and 120 kg static load.
- An LED panel with 4 presets shows real-time height, and anti-collision is built in.
Good to know
- It is a frame only, so you need a top 60 to 80 cm deep and 120 to 180 cm long.
- The listing does not state a warranty period.
Listing title: FLEXISPOT Standing Desk Frame Dual Motors 3 Stage, 100KG Heavy Duty
No. 2 · MAIDeSITe
Maidesite T2 Pro frame: dual motor, 125 kg
The two-stage version of the T2 Pro, with the same wide top range and 125 kg dual-motor lift but a 72 to 120 cm height range. It suits average-height users who want a strong frame.
In its favour
- It accepts the same wide range of tops as the T2 Pro Plus.
- Dual motors and a 125 kg rating are stated, with 4 presets and a USB port.
- Maidesite quotes a 10-year limited warranty.
Good to know
- A 72 cm minimum may be too high for shorter users to sit at comfortably.
- The 120 cm maximum is lower than the three-stage frames here.
Listing title: MAIDeSITe Adjustable Height Standing Desk Frame Two-Stage Desk
No. 3 · ErGear
ErGear 140 x 80 cm: complete desk, 4 presets
A 140 x 80 cm desk with a reinforced steel frame, 72 to 118 cm range, 4 memory presets, a USB-A port, hooks and cable holes. It suits shared desks where two people save their own heights.
In its favour
- Four memory presets are enough for two people to save sitting and standing heights.
- The 80 cm deep top gives more room between you and the screen than 60 cm desks.
- A built-in USB-A port, two hooks and cable holes come as standard.
Good to know
- The 118 cm maximum may be low for users well over 190 cm.
- Motor count and warranty are not stated.
Listing title: ErGear Electric Standing Desk 140 x 80cm 4 Memory with Splice Board
No. 4 · MAIDeSITe
Maidesite 120 x 60 cm: anti-collision, 5-year warranty
A 120 x 60 cm complete desk with 360° casters, a side storage bag, cable tray, anti-collision and a 5-year warranty. It suits a spare room where the desk may need to move.
In its favour
- Casters let you roll the desk out of the way when the room is needed for something else.
- A side bag, hook and cable tray are included to keep the small surface clear.
- Maidesite states an 80 kg load rating and a 5-year warranty.
Good to know
- At 120 cm wide it is the largest desk here, so measure carefully.
- Only 2 memory presets are provided on the controller.
Listing title: MAIDeSITe Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk, 120x60cm Sit Stand...
No. 5 · FLEXISPOT
Flexispot 160 x 60 cm: wide top, below 50 dB
A 160 x 60 cm Flexispot desk with a 73 to 118 cm range, an LED controller with memory keys and child lock, and quiet running. It suits people who want width for two monitors on a budget.
In its favour
- A 160 cm wide top fits two monitors side by side.
- Operation below 50 dB is stated, so lifting is unlikely to disturb a call.
- The LED controller has memory keys and a child lock.
Good to know
- A 60 kg load rating is low, so add up the weight of everything on the desk.
- Motor count and preset count are not stated.
Listing title: FLEXISPOT Electric Standing Desk 160x60cm Sit Stand Table Height Adjus...
No. 6 · FLEXISPOT
Flexispot Basic frame: single motor, up and down
A simple single-motor, two-tier steel frame with a 71 to 122 cm range, a 71 kg load and plain up and down buttons. It suits a light setup where height changes are occasional.
In its favour
- A 71 to 122 cm range is wide for a single-motor frame.
- Five years on the frame and three on the motor are stated.
- Rubber feet and a beam-mounted adapter holder simplify setup.
Good to know
- There are no memory presets on the controller.
- The listing does not give the range of top sizes the frame accepts.
Listing title: FLEXISPOT Basic Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk - 2 Tier Stee...
Read before you buy
- Standing desk vs regular desk: what you gain and give upStanding desk vs regular desk compared on fit, flexibility, space, noise, upkeep and setup, so you can decide whether a sit-stand desk is worth it for you.
- Standing desk height chart by your heightRough seated and standing desk heights in cm by body height, how to measure your own elbow height, and how to check a desk's range fits you before buying.
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- How much does a standing desk cost, and what changes with price?What you gain moving up standing desk price tiers: motors, leg stages, height range, load, controllers, tops and warranty, and where spending more is worth it.
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