Customers highly value the AMQ Sit-to-Stand Desk for its easy assembly process, with clear and simple instructions that make it manageable for individuals to set up the desk without additional tools or assistance. The desk's height adjustability is also well-received, allowing users to customize their workspace to their desired sitting or standing positions.
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I've been really interested in adjustable sit-to-stand style desks for a long time, so I was eager to put this together when it arrived. Assembly instructions were clear and easy to follow, and everything you need is in the box, only a handful of hex screws securely attach the few points that require it. Warning the desk is a little over 100lbs, so don't be dumb like me and actually get a buddy to help move and flip it when done assembling. The desk hardware is sturdy enough, but has some left-to-right wobble that gets progressively worse the higher you raise the desk, so keep that in mind, this desk I feel would suit someone who typically works from a laptop, and uses a dock/ extra monitor in a dedicated workspace. And is less suited for someone will a full desktop battle station. It could highly benefit from a few small additions, such as a cable routing shelf on the back underside of the work surface, to better facilitate setups with more devices connected. Functionally this desk's range from its lowest point to its highest point should be able to accommodate all but the most obnoxiously tall people. I stand 6'1" and the desk can raise to a position higher than what I would consider a comfortable position for standing while working. The single motor construction works fine, but does make the desk a little slow, and a little loud when raising or lowering it. I am a little disappointed that the controls do not feature at least 2 buttons for saved positions, that would go a long way in making this more recommendable, but overall, it all just kind of works. It's nothing amazing about it that makes me think I would push this one specifically over others in the same range, but there's nothing I have come across while using the desk that stands out as a deal breaker either. A little deeper and a little wider, and a little thicker of a work surface would be great though. I have a lot of peripherals and such attached to my computer. Would love a little more space.
Posted by RedMage
I love this desk as this medium-sized and modern-looking AMQ height-adjustable desk by Steelcase with round legs and round desk edges perfectly fits my simple home office needs perfectly fine (laptop, mouse, and notebook). It enables me to make it through a workday from sitting to standing with the push of a button providing a height between 28 inches (71 cm) and almost 48 inches (120 cm) that suits nicely even tall people like me (6’6”/197 cm). The desk looks beautiful and feels rock-solid/stable even at the highest-level setting thanks to its design and weight of about 105 lbs./48 kg. The desk lift operates quietly (at < 50 dB) and rather fast (1.1”/2.8 cm / second). The only drawback is that the height control panel is limited to up/down buttons and does not provide memory settings. As such, you need to remember the height settings and with the help of the digital display press the up-down buttons for as long as needed to reach the desired heights. Thankfully, the desk provides a quiet and fast lifting experience. The desk is shipped in one box and comes with beautifully described and easy-to-follow illustrated assembly instructions and all necessary tools; despite the weight, I could quickly and easily assemble the desk independently in just 20 minutes (including unboxing) without the help of a second person. There are only 11 screws, where 8 of them are for installing the feet onto the columns, and the other 3 for the wire tray. Everything else snaps beautifully without the need for tools. I would highly recommend this desk to friends and family. From the product manual: - Dimensions – Width, Depth, Thickness: 47.5"/120 cm x 28"/71 cm x 1”/2.5 cm - Dimensions – height: min 28"/71cm – max 47.25"/120 cm - Power cord length: 9'/2.75 meters - Worksurface maximum weight capacity: 144 lbs./65 kg
Posted by UweZ
I’ve Had my eye on a stand-up desk for a while now. I wanted to use it as a traditional desk, but I also wanted the ability to use it as a work bench-style hobby desk. The Steelcase looked like it would do the job and do it in style. Got it home and it’s a heavy box. It weighs about 100 lbs., so be sure to have a helper if need be to move it into the house. It will also need a pickup or SUV to transport (FYI). Be careful with the top part of the cardboard box if you use a box cutter. Do not cut too deep as the laminate desk top does have padding on the corners and side but the whole laminate desk top is not completely protected other than the outer layer of the cardboard box. Got all the parts out and laid them in my floor (see pic). I was pleasantly surprised just how easy the setup was. The instruction manual comes in the box and it will guide you right through the assembly. I mentioned that the box it came in weighed about 100 Lbs., That’s because this desk is SOLID. The material is top notch and the quality of the pieces is fantastic. I did get a little confused about a rod which was a piece of metal that connects to the motor to the non-motored side of the legs of the desk to raise and lower it. Once you read the instructions it will make sense. You have to slide the rod all the way onto the motorized side which then gives you the clearance to slide it back towards the non motorized side then tighten. It looks a little weird because the rod will look like there is extra room on the motorized side but that is by design…. I digress…just read the instruction manual! Once it was all set up I tried it out. Up and down…nice and smooth. The table top is super steady and the legs are solid…no wobble. I did have to play around with the chord a bit because if you get the chord hidden and out of sight….then raise or lower the desk the power chord has to have enough play to go up and down. I wish it had some sort of retractable power chord design. So, I am 6’1” tall and I can raise the desk all the way up till it’s too tall for me! Likewise…I can lower all the way to a comfortable seat. Really cool. (see pics). Steelcase has a winner on this one! It looks absolutely gorgeous, super stable plenty of lift and lower, and a great 12-year warranty on parts and labor! If you need a sleek well built stand-up desk or workbench for hobbies that gets the job done and looks amazing in any room….Steelcase AMQ Sit to Stand will get the job done!
Posted by JC1503