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Sitting is the new smoking - health insurances have been warning of the dangers of sitting too long in glossy brochures for years.
After all, human anatomy is geared towards movement and not the hours of office work that 17 million Germans do every day.
The result: back problems, an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and, last but not least, a lower life expectancy.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), physical inactivity is the fourth largest preventable cause of death, with an estimated 3.2 million deaths each year.
It's no wonder that height-adjustable desks have become a top seller among employers in recent years.
They enable ergonomic sitting at the desk as well as back-friendly and flexible working while standing.
Many models can be raised and lowered to the correct height in just a few seconds at the push of a button.
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Height-adjustable desks often cost up to 1000 euros.
The investment does not only pay off for the health of the employees.
In this way, employers can, for example, reduce sick leave.
At the same time, employees can be expected to be more productive, as standing work has been shown to lead to better concentration and less fatigue.
Nevertheless, the question arises for employers: What models for height-adjustable desks are there?
And what is recommended?
The following selection helps with orientation.
Masterlift from Inwerk
The Inwerk * Masterlift 2 advertises its quiet drive technology that moves the table up to 45 millimeters per second.
The table can even be operated from a PC using software.
It also reminds the user punctually when to switch between sitting and standing according to the rhythm they have set.
The Inwerk Masterlift 2 can even be controlled by software
Source: Inwerk
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In terms of price, the upright is currently around 590 euros.
Disadvantage: the battery, cable duct and other extras have to be paid for separately as required.
It can be adjusted between 62.5 and 127.5 centimeters in height.
The dimensions of the tabletop are 160 or 180 by 80 centimeters and the load capacity is 100 kilograms.
Known from Ikea
The trusted Swedish furniture manufacturer also has a height-adjustable variant on offer that makes it possible to work while standing.
The height adjustment at Bekant works electrically and can be adjusted between 65 and 125 centimeters.
The height-adjustable desk from Ikea wants to score with its usual ease of use
Source: Ikea
The price for the white and white-black model is 430 euros, the other color variants are a bit more expensive.
The table measures 160 by 80 centimeters and can be adjusted in height between 65 and 125 centimeters.
The maximum load is 70 kilograms.
Desktopia Pro from Ergotopia
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If you have a very specific material and color scheme in mind, it is difficult to get past the Desktopia Pro *.
The height-adjustable desk is available in a beech, walnut, maple or bamboo look.
There are also many options available for the frames with black, white and gray.
Nice: Users can save up to four table heights via the memory switch with integrated display of the Desktopia Pro.
Then all you have to do is tap on the respective memory position and the table moves to the previously saved working height.
The working height is between 62.5 to 127 centimeters.
Price: from 679 euros.
Smart attachments from Varidesk
Varidesk does not make height-adjustable desks, but does make smart attachments * that transform any desk into a flexible standing workstation.
There are different models for one or two monitors or just for the laptop, which are also practical when you want to work while sitting.
The prices range between 325 and 450 euros, depending on the version.
Height-adjustable desks: Varidesk tries a smart attachment
Source: Varidesk
Top fit from war
For 399 euros, the top fit of the company and office manufacturer Krieg belongs to the middle class.
The desk is continuously electrically height-adjustable from 65 to 125 centimeters.
The 25 millimeter thick worktop - available in light gray or maple - should offer sufficient stability.
The standing workstation from Krieg supposedly offers extra stability
Source: war
There is also a generous T-foot with integrated floor compensation.
The control panel for the height adjustment can be mounted either on the right or left as required.
Uplift desk
Who doesn't remember Dell's business model?
The company grew with self-configurable computers.
The manufacturer Uplift Desk, which offers height-adjustable desks for every taste, is pursuing a similar idea.
The uplift desk can be freely configured according to your own wishes
Source: Uplift Desk
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Users can put together their dream table according to their needs (e.g. height, material, drawers, compartments).
But there are also ready-made models with prices starting at $ 1480 in the basic configuration.
When buying, you should also consider the high shipping costs and customs duties from the USA.
Jarvis Bamboo Adjustable Standing Desk
The Belgian provider Fully also offers various configuration options.
For example, if you order the Jarvis Bamboo Adjustable Standing Desk model, you can choose in advance whether the standing desk should be delivered with a straight edge or a round notch.
Table size and color can also be adjusted.
In addition, each table can be equipped with suitable socket slots and other extras (bottle openers).
Employers are priced from 619 euros including shipping.
This is what the fully standing desk can look like
Source: Fully
Conclusion:
Height-adjustable desks make it easy to switch to standing up - and prevent long-term effects such as back pain or cardiovascular problems.
As with almost all artisanal products: You get what you pay for.
When buying a model, you should pay attention not only to the price, but also to the processing quality.
Anyone who is still not ready to invest several hundred euros in a standing workstation should at least think about buying a cardboard attachment from stand-up men. The essay only costs around 40 euros. An amount that employees should invest in their own health with a clear conscience.
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This article was first published on June 7, 2019.