# Best standing desk converters Source: https://chairandposture.co.uk/best/best-standing-desk-converters Publisher: Chair and Posture. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://chairandposture.co.uk/how-we-pick A desk converter sits on top of the desk you already have and lifts your screens and keyboard so you can stand. It is a cheaper and smaller change than replacing the whole desk, but it has limits. The keyboard tray needs to rise far enough to reach your standing elbow height, the top must be wide enough for your monitors, and the load rating has to cover them. Lift type matters too: gas springs are quick and need no socket, while electric converters move at the press of a button and can remember heights. This guide compares six converters from VIVO, Ergomaker, VersaDesk, Vari and Flexispot on width, lift type, height range in centimetres, load in kilograms and the keyboard tier. All facts come from the listings, with gaps flagged. ## Products ### 1. VIVO 107 cm Desk Converter, K Series, Height Adjustable Sit to Stand Riser, Dual Monitor and Laptop Workstation with Wide Keyboard Tray, Black, DESK-V042KB Width: 106.7 cm; Lift: Gas spring; Height range: 11.4 to 50.8 cm; Load: 15 kg; Keyboard tier: 106.7 x 30 cm tray A 107 cm wide gas-spring converter with a full-width keyboard tray, a straight-up lift and a 11.4 to 50.8 cm range. The best fit here for two monitors on a standard desk. In its favour: - At 106.7 cm wide, the top has room for two monitors side by side. - The keyboard tray runs the full width and rises in sync with the top surface. - It lifts straight up, so it does not push forward into your space, and VIVO states a 3-year warranty. Good to know: - The 33 lb (15 kg) load limit is tight for two large monitors. - The top is only 39.9 cm deep, which leaves little room behind the screens. ### 2. ERGOMAKER Electric Standing Desk Converter, 36"/91cm, White Width: 91 cm; Lift: Electric, 23 mm/s; Height range: 11 to 50 cm; Load: 15 kg top, 2 kg tray; Keyboard tier: 87 x 30 cm tray An electric converter with a 91 x 60 cm main deck, an 87 x 30 cm keyboard tier, 2 height presets, sedentary reminders, dual USB ports and a wireless charger. It suits people who want push-button lifting. In its favour: - Electric lift with 2 memory presets means one press takes you to your standing height. - The 60 cm deep main deck gives more room for monitors than most converters. - A wireless charger, dual USB ports and a safety lock are built into the handset area. Good to know: - The keyboard tier carries only 2 kg, so heavy keyboards and laptops belong on the top deck. - It needs a power socket within reach of the desk. ### 3. VERSADESK PowerPro™ 36 Inch Electric Standing Desk Converter, Height Adjustable Sit to Stand Up Desk Riser, Laptop and Dual Monitor Desktop Workstation with Wide Keyboard Tray and USB Port, Black Width: 91.4 cm; Lift: Electric, push-button; Height range: Not stated; Load: 36 kg; Keyboard tier: Wide keyboard tray A 36 inch electric converter with a split-level design, wide keyboard tray, USB port, child safety lock and an 80 lb (36 kg) load rating. It suits heavier monitor setups on an existing desk. In its favour: - The 80 lb (36 kg) load rating is more than double that of the gas-spring converters here. - It ships fully assembled and needs no tools to set up. - VersaDesk states a lifetime warranty and a child safety lock. Good to know: - The height range is not given in the listing. - No memory presets are mentioned, only push-button lifting. ### 4. VIVO 91 cm Height Adjustable Stand Up Desk Converter, V Series, Quick Sit to Stand Tabletop Dual Monitor Riser Workstation, Black, DESK-V000V Width: 91.4 cm; Lift: Gas spring; Height range: 16.5 to 43.2 cm; Load: 15 kg; Keyboard tier: 63.5 x 26.7 cm tray A gas-spring converter with a 91.4 x 55.9 cm top, a keyboard tray that rises in sync, and a 16.5 to 43.2 cm range. It suits a single large monitor or a monitor and laptop. In its favour: - The 55.9 cm deep top leaves room for a monitor and items behind it. - Dual pneumatic springs give a stated 15 kg of lift assist. - Assembly is minimal, and VIVO states a 3-year warranty. Good to know: - A 43.2 cm maximum lift is the lowest here, which may leave taller users short of standing height. - The keyboard tray is narrower than the K Series tray. ### 5. Vari - VariDesk Essential Vertical Lift 30 - Compact Two-Tier Standing Desk Converter for Monitor & Accessories - Height Adjustable Sit Stand Desk - Home Office Monitor Riser - 30" Wide, Black Width: 76.2 cm; Lift: Gas spring, single handle; Height range: About 12 to 49.5 cm; Load: 11.3 kg; Keyboard tier: Lower deck A compact 30 inch two-tier converter with a single-handle gas-spring lift and a straight up and down movement. It suits narrow desks and a single monitor or laptop. In its favour: - At 76.2 cm wide it fits narrow home-office desks. - A single handle releases the gas spring for quick adjustment. - It lifts vertically, so it needs no extra room behind or in front. Good to know: - The 11.34 kg load capacity is the lowest here and too low for two monitors. - Vari states a 2-year warranty, shorter than VIVO's 3 years. ### 6. Flexispot Desk Riser, Metal, Size:27 inch|Color:Black Width: About 69 cm; Lift: Gas spring; Height range: 12 levels, up to 50 cm; Load: 16 kg; Keyboard tier: Not stated A 27 inch metal desk riser with 12 height levels, a straight up and down movement and a 16 kg load. It suits a small desk with one monitor. In its favour: - Twelve height levels give fine steps between sitting and standing. - It rises and folds vertically within its own footprint. - Flexispot states a fatigue test of 6,000 height adjustments. Good to know: - The listing does not describe a keyboard tier, a key detail for typing height. - At 27 inches wide it is too narrow for two monitors. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.