Evodesk or Updesk?

[Gentlekatt]

Hey, guys im thinking about buying gaming desk and i cant decide which one to pick what would you suggest?

[Scionyde]

I'm assuming you're mainly looking for a sit/stand desk? That EvoDesk looks pretty nice, though I think IKEA has a version of the Bekant that can also raise/lower for a bit cheaper. However, if you don't live close enough to an IKEA to pick it up yourself, the shipping costs can make it prohibitively expensive.

 

Other alternatives include ApexDesk(which I have but I'm on the fence about recommending) or VertDesk. I'm not sure I'd go with the UpDesk, since I remember those being pretty expensive compared to some other choices. I've seen good reviews on the VertDesk, especially about it being pretty quiet as it raises/lowers.

[Gentlekatt]

8 minutes ago, Scionyde said:

I'm assuming you're mainly looking for a sit/stand desk? That EvoDesk looks pretty nice, though I think IKEA has a version of the Bekant that can also raise/lower for a bit cheaper. However, if you don't live close enough to an IKEA to pick it up yourself, the shipping costs make it prohibitively expensive.

 

Other alternatives include ApexDesk(which I have but I'm on the fence about recommending) or VertDesk. I'm not sure I'd go with the UpDesk, since I remember those being pretty expensive compared to some other choices. I've seen good reviews on the VertDesk, especially about it being pretty quiet as it raises/lowers.

well i have ikea allthought i would have to drive 1h to other city to pick it up :\ and vertdex would be reall yexpensive to  ship and i want pretty big table to fit tripple monitor setup and still have some space

 

[Scionyde]

10 minutes ago, Gentlekatt said:

well i have ikea allthought i would have to drive 1h to other city to pick it up :\ and vertdex would be reall yexpensive to  ship and i want pretty big table to fit tripple monitor setup and still have some space

 

Wish I saved my notes from when I did my desk buying research. Anyway, if you want to fit 3 monitors, you'll probably want to get a desk that's at least 60 inches long (48" desk may be a little short). Looking at some of the alternatives available, these are the prices I'm seeing for a 30" x 60" desk:

 

UpDesk: $980

VertDesk: $650

ApexDesk: $700 (I bought mine for a sale price of $500, otherwise I'd have probably gone VertDesk)

IKEA Bekant: $489

EvoDesk: $658

 

There may be more brands out there, but these are the ones that immediately come to mind.

 

[Gentlekatt]

1 minute ago, Scionyde said:

Wish I saved my notes from when I did my desk buying research. Anyway, if you want to fit 3 monitors, you'll probably want to get a desk that's at least 60 inches long. Looking at some of the alternatives available, these are the prices I'm seeing for a 30" x 60" desk:

 

UpDesk: $980

VertDesk: $650

ApexDesk: $700 (I bought mine for a sale price of $500, otherwise I'd have probably gone VertDesk)

IKEA Bekant: $489

EvoDesk: $658

 

There may be more brands out there, but these are the ones that immediately come to mind.

 

what would you suggest honestly i could probablt get triple monitro arms to mount my 3 monitors

[Scionyde]

5 minutes ago, Gentlekatt said:

what would you suggest honestly i could probablt get triple monitro arms to mount my 3 monitors

If you're really unwilling to drive to an IKEA, probably the VertDesk. The EvoDesk might be good too, but for some reason I never came across them when I was doing my research a few months ago (so I haven't researched their quality). The VertDesk has good customizeable options on their website, and from what I see in Linus' old unboxing video, it looks very solid (and not too noisy, which is nice).

 

 

[Gentlekatt]

5 minutes ago, Scionyde said:

If you're really unwilling to drive to an IKEA, probably the VertDesk. The EvoDesk might be good too, but for some reason I never came across them when I was doing my research a few months ago. The VertDesk has good customizeable options on their website, and from what I see in Linus' old unboxing video, it looks very solid (and not too noisy, which is nice).

 

 

whats so special about vertdesk like i  want good quality gaming desk so why not apex desk or updesk or evodesk

[Scionyde]

5 minutes ago, Gentlekatt said:

whats so special about vertdesk like i  want good quality gaming desk

From what I've seen it's got good build quality, it's pretty stable when it's fully raised, and it seems to be on the lower end price-wise for an electric sit/stand desk. (I mean, just watch the video)

 

It seems to be missing some cutout holes for cable routing, but that might not be a huge deal to you. Assembly is probably a bit more involved/time consuming than the UpDesk, but I'd say saving a few hundred dollars makes up for that.

 

But just to be clear, you are only looking for an electric sit/stand desk, right? Because if you're not going to use the raised standing desk feature, there are cheaper, quality options out there.

[Gentlekatt]

Just now, Scionyde said:

From what I've seen it's got good build quality, it's pretty stable when it's fully raised, and it seems to be on the lower end price-wise for an electric sit/stand desk. (I mean, just watch the video)

 

It seems to be missing some cutout holes for cable routing, but that might not be a huge deal to you. Assembly is probably a bit more involved/time consuming than the UpDesk, but I'd say saving a few hundred dollars makes up for that.

can it fit 3 monitors though?

[FatPenguin]

This is what I did, Not adjustable but great for sitting.  Honestly if you need to be healthy when at a desk get up and run 1/2 mile on a treadmill it takes like 4 min

 

 

Here is a thread I made about it: 

 

[Gentlekatt]

1 minute ago, FatPenguin said:

This is what I did, Not adjustable but great for sitting.  Honestly if you need to be healthy when at a desk get up and run 1/2 mile on a treadmill it takes like 4 min

 

 

Here is a thread I made about it: 

 

damn man it looks cool but i would really like standup desk

[FatPenguin]

2 minutes ago, Gentlekatt said:

damn man it looks cool but i would really like standup desk

Thanks! its solid wood and only costs me like $130! pretty good deal.

[Scionyde]

Just now, Gentlekatt said:

can it fit 3 monitors though?

If you go to their website, you can customize the size you want. http://www.beyondtheofficedoor.com/btod-vertdesk.php

 

There's 30-inch, 48-inch, and 60-inch options. I have a 60" desk, but I only have 2 monitors side-by-side (with some speakers on either side of them). What you probably need to do is set up your 3 monitors and get out a tape measure to see what size is best for you. (I think 60", but I can't say for sure)

 

Also keep in mind that you may or may not need to put your PC case on the desk with you. I have a small side table with long-enough cords so that my case doesn't need to raise and lower with my desk, but this may not work for you. Seriously, the best thing you can do is put everything on a kitchen table or something and work out what dimensions you need to make this work. 

[Gentlekatt]

Just now, FatPenguin said:

Thanks! its solid wood and only costs me like $130! pretty good deal.

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