If you’re considering spending a significant sum (although there are great budget options out there) on a standing desk converter, you may be wondering if you should just upgrade to a standing desk instead, and for a good reason. However, not everyone is in the position to do so for several reasons.
Standing desks are significantly more expensive than standing desk converters, as some can be had for just over a hundred dollars. At the same time, standing desks can take up a lot of space, especially if you’re currently in a small apartment or a cramped dorm room. University students are also in a unique position since most colleges don’t allow you to change the furniture in your dorm room. The same concept applies to employees who work in offices that want to give work while standing a chance but can’t swap out their existing desk for a new one without first getting the necessary approval from HR. With a standing desk converter, you can upgrade your existing desk with little to no fuss. They’re also compact enough that you could even throw a standing desk converter in your car and bring it with you wherever you go.
The recent transition to remote work left many people without a dedicated home office, using their kitchen tables or other places around their homes to work. Even if you’re still using your kitchen table, a standing desk converter will make it feel like an actual desk with the added bonus of extra space for your files, coffee, and anything else you may need while working.
If you do decide to upgrade to a full-standing desk, later on, you can always sell your standing desk converter online or even give it to a friend or colleague that’s also interested in being more active throughout their workday.