OdinLake Standing Desk S450 review

The OdinLake brand is slowly becoming more popular in the world of professional ergonomic furniture. I’ve tried their chairs, and within the first few seconds of sitting in their flagship chair, the Ergo Plus 743, I was mind-blown at just how good it was. The OdinLake Electric Standing Desk is no different. Right after building, I was thrilled at how good this desk looked and felt. The desk is sturdy, raises and lowers smoothly, has a decent controller, and the wood desktop is durable and can handle heavy use.

OdinLake S450: Price and Availability

Depending on size and customization, the OdinLake Electric Standing Desk ranges from $449 to $699. OdinLake sells directly from its website. However, they offer frequent discounts and promotions, so make sure that if you pick one of these up, you watch out for that. I chose the wood top, which is unique from all the best standing desks I have reviewed, as it’s not just a walnut, oak, maple, etc. This one looks like reclaimed wood, its boards torn apart and put together again, this time as a tabletop. For this variant, the desktop itself is made from MDF wood. However, it still feels quite sturdy and will last.

OdinLake S450: Unboxing and First Impressions

OdinLake ships their desks in well-packaged boxes that include clear assembly instructions. Each package contains the desktop as a solid piece, the motorized legs, and a control panel. Assembling the desk was straightforward and took only about 30 minutes from start to finish. Initially, I was unsure about the quality since this was the first time I had worked with OdinLake, but once I saw the desk, I was convinced that it was a reputable company. After taking some time to adjust the height settings, trying out the height presets, and setting up a workstation for my team, I am confident in recommending the OdinLake Electric Standing Desk.

OdinLake S450: Design and Build Quality

The OdinLake Electric Standing Desk features an overall minimalistic design. I chose a tabletop with a bolder finish, but the overall aesthetic remains simple and clean. There are no overly complex components or intricate connections, and the controller is straightforward. Currently, one of my team members uses this desk as his everyday workspace, and it has been working great for him, even though he could be more tech-savvy. He needed a simple desk, and this one fits the bill perfectly.

The desk boasts a minimalistic design while incorporating modern aesthetics and features that people expect from a standing desk. After all, no one wants to hand-crank a standing desk—at least, no one I’ve met. The ability to easily adjust the height and save presets is a great advantage.

The frame is sturdily constructed with a weight capacity of 275 lbs. While I wouldn’t recommend jumping on it (given that I weigh around 210 lbs), I have complete confidence that a standard desk setup won’t cause any issues. As shown in the photos, my team has a typical setup on this desk, and there have been no problems whatsoever.

Ultimately, that’s what matters: reliability. Additionally, the desk includes an anti-collision safety feature that prevents accidents. This ensures that your beloved coffee won’t spill onto your equally beloved laptop, whether a small child walks by while the desk is lowering or if the desk accidentally hits your chair.

OdinLake S450: In use

For day-to-day operations, the OdinLake Electric Standing Desk has been excellent. It seamlessly transitions between sitting and standing, and thanks to the built-in height presets, it makes this easy. If I’ve learned anything about standing desks, I am much more likely to stand during the day if there is a frictionless way to move from height to height. And, since the OdinLake Electric Standing desk has presets, I find myself wanting to stand more often, and so does my team member who regularly uses this desk since it’s as easy as just pressing a button, not holding something while standing and moving your chair out of the way and adjusting.

Another massive benefit to a quality desk is the noise levels when adjusting. This desk is pretty quiet, meaning that if you are in an office space, it won’t distract your co-workers, spouse at home, roommates, cat, or creepy neighbor on the other side of your apartment wall.

A huge tip I can offer with standing desks is that grabbing a monitor arm is a game changer if you plan to use a monitor. We even grabbed a laptop arm for this desk to get my team member’s laptop off the desk, leaving room for what he needed on the desk and getting the computer up to eye height. Monitor arms aren’t super expensive, but they are super beneficial. I’d suggest looking into one or a monitor/desk shelf like one from Balolo, Grovemade, Hexcal, Oakywood, UGMONK, etc. Much like getting a suitable desk, getting the right accessories on that desk is worth it. Just throwing a monitor on the basic arm on a desk works, but getting it to the correct height, with a more minimalist look, is huge, or adding a desk shelf and monitor arm for some storage and desk space is also a considerable step up. Check whatever desk company you are buying from if they have desk shelves and monitor arms that work for you, and if not, make sure to check out some of those companies previously mentioned for some desk shelves.

OdinLake S450: Final verdict

The OdinLake Standing Desk S450 is an excellent investment for those seeking a high-quality, reliable standing desk. While it carries a premium price tag, its sturdy build, ease of use, and customization options make it a worthwhile choice for professionals and home users alike. My team and I have spent a lot of time with this desk so far, and we have spotted zero issues, even with heavy daily use. So, we can confidently recommend this desk as a solid option.

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