For several years, sit-stand desks have invaded the daily lives of the French, especially since the COVID crisis which has locked many people at home, and especially democratized teleworking. With an average of 7 hours spent sitting in front of a computer can be detrimental to the health of workers, who are increasingly sedentary these days. Many studies have shown that working in a standing position improves blood circulation, concentration, metabolism and energy, which helps regulate blood pressure, blood sugar, stress and even weight. We are not going to go into detail about everything that is bad for your health about sitting all day, but rather tell you about the E7 model from Flexispot, a brand that continues to establish itself in the landscape for its products that are both stylish, practical and high-quality. A quick tour of the owner.
Flexispot has a wide range of sit-stand desks, but we were interested in the E7 Advanced model, and like all the other desks of the brand, it is possible to customize the product from head to toe. Whether it is the frame (available in three different colors: black, white, gray), the size of the table top (120×60, 140×80, 160×80, 180×80), the color and material of the latter (maple, bamboo, black, white, mahogany, brown, marble, etc.), not to mention the maximum height (from 58 to 123 cm or from 68 to 133 cm), there is something to satisfy everyone. Note that the desk will be sent in two large boxes. The first is dedicated to the table top and the other (smaller but heavier) to the frame and all the installation parts. You have been warned.
We opted for a black walnut top and what we can see is the beautiful quality of the material, both in its finishes and its feel. FlexiSpot also specifies that the wood used comes from legal forestry associated with sustainable management, thanks to the presence of the FSC label. Then we have to move on to assembly and even if it will take between an hour and 1h30 to install all the parts, the whole thing is done with simplicity, especially since Flexispot accompanies the user step by step with its user guide and all the tools necessary for assembly.
Once the beast is assembled, the first feeling that emerges from the Flexispot E7 is its robustness. You can lean on it, put a large monitor and your PC tower on it, nothing moves, everything is stable, even when you have fun changing the height of the desk. On this subject, know that the mechanism that allows you to raise and lower the tray is silent, which means that even at night, you will not disturb anyone if you have fun changing the position of your Flexispot desk. We are talking about a noise of less than 50 dB. On the other hand, what is less fast is the USB port that allows you to recharge your devices. Nothing too serious, reassure me. Note that it takes about 10 seconds to switch from sitting mode to standing mode, which is therefore quite fast.
Among the rather welcome options, there is the memorization of 4 positions, which is practical if you want to find your favorite heights. So you just have to adjust the height of the desk to your convenience, press the “M” key then the desired memorization key and it is saved. Then, you just have to press the memory button so that the desk adjusts according to the desired configuration. You have the joys of working standing up, which is not obvious at first glance, because we are not really used to it, while in Scandinavian countries and the United States, the practice has spread for many years. How many video game developers have I seen working standing up during my many visits to studios around the world. Whatever happens, these are new work habits to have to feel better and improve your concentration. And I can tell you that with the start of the school year looming, it is high time to move up a gear in terms of comfort at work, whether at home or in the office. Don’t hesitate to ask your superiors for this type of product, it can only improve your daily work.
OUR RATING: 8/10
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