We compared two height-adjustable standing desk converters: the FLEXISPOT Standing Desk Converter and the VIVO Standing Desk Converter.
What we looked at
Top surface size, keyboard tray size, height range, lift capacity, and price.
The verdict
If you want the larger 88 x 41.5cm top surface with an extra-wide 88 x 30.8cm keyboard tray and a base rated to hold 17.2kg, the FLEXISPOT is the roomier pick, at £95.99. If you would rather pay £4.00 more for VIVO's patented 15kg lift-assist mechanism, the VIVO is the alternative, at £99.99, with a slightly smaller 80 x 39.9cm top.
A £95.99 converter with an 88 x 41.5cm top and a 17.2kg-rated base.
A £99.99 converter with a patented 15kg lift-assist mechanism.
FLEXISPOT Standing Desk Converter 91.5 cm with Wide Keyboard Tray, Height Adjustable Riser, Black — Largest Surface
Intended for: Marketed as a height-adjustable standing desk converter (adjustable 12-50cm), with an 88 x 41.5cm top surface for two medium monitors or a monitor and laptop, an extra-wide U-shaped 88 x 30.8cm keyboard tray, a base rated to hold up to 17.2kg, and a 5-year free replacement parts service.
What we liked
- Larger stated top surface (88 x 41.5cm) than the VIVO's 80 x 39.9cm
- Wider keyboard tray (88 x 30.8cm), per the listing
- Base rated to hold up to 17.2kg
- 5-year free replacement parts service, per the listing
- Cheaper than the VIVO on these listings
Worth knowing
- No stated lift-assist mechanism, unlike the VIVO's patented design
- Slightly narrower height range (12-50cm) than the VIVO's 11.4-50.8cm
Best for
- Buyers who want the largest work surface
- Anyone who wants the widest keyboard tray
- Setups with two monitors side by side
Not ideal for
- Anyone who specifically wants a patented lift-assist mechanism
- Buyers who want the widest height range
VIVO Standing 81 cm Desk Converter, Height Adjustable Riser, Sit to Stand Dual Monitor and Laptop Workstation with Wide Keyboard Tray, Black — Smoothest Lift
Intended for: Marketed as a height-adjustable standing desk converter (adjustable 11.4-50.8cm) with a patented 15kg lift-assist mechanism for one-motion sit-to-stand, an 80 x 39.9cm top surface, a 79.5 x 30cm keyboard tray that rises in sync with the top, and a 3-year manufacturer's warranty.
What we liked
- Patented 15kg lift-assist mechanism for one-motion height changes, per the listing
- Slightly wider stated height range (11.4-50.8cm) than the FLEXISPOT's 12-50cm
- Keyboard tray rises in sync with the top surface
- 3-year manufacturer's warranty with tech support
- High-grade steel construction, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £4.00 more than the FLEXISPOT on these listings
- Smaller stated top surface (80 x 39.9cm) than the FLEXISPOT's 88 x 41.5cm
Best for
- Buyers who want a smoother, assisted lift motion
- Anyone who wants the widest stated height range
- Setups that don't need the largest surface
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want the biggest work surface
- Anyone prioritising the lowest price
