Deskhaus - Apex Pro

I got a deskhaus frame and affixed a butcher block countertop to it. It’s beautiful and will last me till the heat death of the universe but it heavy as hell

I had some good responses with Deskhaus, Flexispot, and Uplift. Didn't really contact anybody else.

I did a lot of research on this and deskhaus is the best by far. It is a little pricier, but the stability is unmatched and is actually cheaper than other desks that offer the same stability. Mine is rock solid after years of having it.

For a big heavy setup like yours - definitely [Deskhaus](https://desk.haus/)!

I’m 6ft and I have zero wobble. I have their Apex and Vertex desks. Both are rock solid. On Vertex I have a big ultrawide mounted and studio monitors. Peak has even better lateral (side to side) stability because of the wedge design on columns. Front to back, absolutely zero movement. Side to side, you have to really go out of hour way to push on it. I don’t trust FlexiSpot. They did their own comparison video and labeled a Desk Haus desk as their own. I’ve also heard their support is a bit of a nightmare. They have a forever sale to make you think you are getting a deal, but you are not. They use thinner gauge steel than Desk Haus. There is a big weight difference. I want to say their foot is 3lbs and Desk Haus is 9lbs. Might be remembering wrong, but I know it was a big diff. Chris the owner of Desk Haus does video comparisons, and FlexiSpot falls short. Chris is obsessed with quality and not cutting corners - it’s the reason he started Desk Haus. He has really pushed competitors to do better. He’s done follow-up comparisons of competitor desks and given them props for improving. I believe Uplift was one of the most recent ones. Because Desk Haus is a small American business that doesn’t ship oversees, Chris has been known to make recommendations of competitor desks available in Europe, for example. He is super knowledgeable, and knows who cheaps out and who doesn’t. All the above, many reasons why they come so highly recommended. I have 3 from them. My Vertex has an 80x36 heavy walnut top. I got an Apex with a 60x30 butcher block I bought from floor and decor. And I got one for my wife, 60x30 HPL (high pressure laminate). My brother has one as well. Something to keep in mind is they do have 2 leg desks to be competitive, but their main product is their 4 leg. No matter how good their 2 leg desks is, a 2 desk will have some movement and they are very upfront about that.

My Deskhaus is rock solid, and might even be heavier than me with the butcher block top. Highly recommend.

I got mine from deskhaus. It’s very sturdy.

Deskhaus. Substantially better than Uplift / Flexispot.

I just got a DeskHaus Apex Pro last week and I love it. Highly recommend. I already had an IKEA Karlby desk top so I just bought the DeskHaus leg frame as long overdue upgrade. If you want to save some money now, consider a cheap top with Apex Pro leg frame and upgrade the top later. You can probably get a cheap solid top from Facebook Marketplace or thrift store.

I think the Desky would be worth it over the one on Wayfair. The Wayfair one's desktop is in three pieces, so you will have two joints down the depth of the desk. Warranty is a good indicator of the company's faith in their product, so I would go with the longer warranty. Their site doesn't show that the 10 year warranty is something you would purchase like an extended warranty, so it should come with your purchase of the desk. I have a Deskhaus desk that I am very happy with and have used an Uplift desk that was also great. I believe Desky's desk is also manufactured by the same company, Jiecang, except the Deskhaus Apex is manufactured in their US factory. Uplift would be a good one stop shop for you. They just came out with their v3 but I don't know how it compares to their v2. Deskhaus has their Peak series that is comparable to the Uplift v2, but I don't know if you are willing to wait for it to come back to stock. The Deskhaus Apex is a great desk and I love it, but I don't see it's worth anymore compared to the Peak unless you really want something American made.

One thing I have to point out is that both we and Deskhaus focus on the essence of what makes a desk... well, a desk. When you're using a desk, the most important thing—or let’s say the most annoying thing—is how much it wobbles. This is something a lot of people don’t realize because with a regular desk that’s 27 inches high, as long as it’s not a total piece of junk, it’s usually pretty stable. But here’s the catch: when you raise a desk to 35 or 48 inches, wobbling becomes an issue. This is just a universal downside of standing desks—it’s unavoidable. The best anyone can do is minimize it. That’s why some customers think their standing desk is defective when it feels unstable, but in reality, that’s just how these desks work. For example, check out this \[[YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-mWszhGYcw)\] that tests the stability of the Uplift V2. Now, back to the point. While Secretlab's desk does have a ton of flashy accessories that look cool, I personally think they missed the mark on the desk’s core purpose—it’s got noticeable wobble. Those fancy add-ons? You can find similar ones on Amazon and use them with a more stable standing desk, which I think is a smarter move. That said, most decent two-leg standing desks are stable enough for typical office use. For example, when you’re typing while standing, you won’t really notice the monitor shaking unless you’re actively pushing on the desk. That’s why some people are perfectly happy with Secretlab’s desk—it all comes down to how much wobble someone can tolerate. If you’re more sensitive to wobbling, you might want to look into a four-leg standing desk for better stability. Even among four-leg desks, though, there are differences. Build quality matters a lot. Generally, unless you’re dealing with crazy brand markups, pricier desks tend to have wider crossbars, thicker legs, and three-stage columns. For instance, comparing our FlexiSpot E7 Plus and E7Q, both are four-leg standing desks, but the E7Q is more stable because it’s built with a heavier-duty frame. You can literally see it in the product weight. But here’s the kicker: the E7 Plus is priced similarly to many two-leg standing desks, and it’s obviously way more stable than those. Check out this \[[stability test video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V53gM7FxBGU)\]—start at the 5-minute mark to see the E7 Plus in action. If your budget’s got some wiggle room, the Deskhaus Apex Pro or our E7Q would both be solid picks.

Skip secret lab, might as well put 2 sticks and hold the desk up with your hands. Between Deskhaus and Flexispot, your budget will give the answer. Both are great and what you look for is the stability in standing height, which is the most crucial part for a standing desk. Both of these are rock solid in sitting position. If you willing to spend more go for Deskhaus, if you want a solid value for money go for Flexispot E7plus. I would go only for 4 leg options since they are more stable.

It would probably be fine, but extreme strength and stability is what Deskhaus is known for!

If budget was not an issue, I would go with a 4 leg. I only have personal experience Desk Haus's Apex and Vertex frames. Both of these are solid and do not move at standing height. I recommend them. I would have said any 4 leg would probably be fine, but I just found this video about the E7 plus and it moves a lot at standing height: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcE-Muz0zKY&t=516s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcE-Muz0zKY&t=516s) That kind of movement you typically get form a 2 leg. I'm actually surprised their 4 leg moves this much. Comparing the two frames the E7 Plus has only 2 cross beams, front and back. The Apex has 4, 2 around each leg. The feet on the E7 Plus go all the way to the edge of the foot. The Apex the foot is a bit wider, about 1/4" on each side. But it is like 2x the cost. Desk Haus does have their Peak Pro import shipping in March that's supposed to also be solid that's about 1.5x more. Uplift 4 leg frame seems similar (4 cross bars), but it is also about 2x. Uplift had an older version without a foot to connect the legs that was super unstable (Desk Haus has a video), but it looks like they might have addressed it? For me what sets Desk Haus apart is it is run by a small business. The owner is obsessed with stability and not cutting corners. The cost reflects that though, so it's not really budget friendly. But that is 4x your max budget. If you wanted to get closer, you could go for a 2 leg. The 2 leg frames have the same concerns with cutting corners to reduce cost. Any 2 leg is going to have some movement no matter how good they are.

I’ve been using a DeskHaus frame and piece of butcher block countertop for about 5 years now. Frame still works flawlessly. You’ll need some DIY experience to save money on some countertop and finish it yourself, but that’s by far your cheapest option for a large top with solid wood. Edit: Sorry I read your post wrong. Last I checked I think Uplift had decent prices on laminate tops in many sizes.

I just want to point out that Desk Haus's Walnut tops are full length boards. I have an 80x36 bespoke Walnut from Desk Haus. It's amazing. What's your budget? If you consider Desk Haus and have the money, the Vertex Pro is a tank. Compared to the Apex, it is beefier. I have both - I use an Apex w/ a 60x30 Beech top as a work bench.

Not sure why the downvotes, idk if there's DeskHaus drama I missed, but I have a Deskhaus Apex Pro and really love it, would also recommend. I did have some mixed experiences with getting it shipped to Canada and the assembly instructions were not as straightforward/intuitive as I would've found ideal, but their customer service was really helpful with getting the challenges sorted and the product quality seems extremely high. The stability is excellent. Even on casters on carpet raised to a good height my Apex Pro is more stable than my old desk which was smaller and a normal/fixed height desk.

They are really sturdy front to back but as you add more overhang width, the side to side stability decreases. How noticable it is really depends on how you use the desk and your tolerance of stability. There is also the risk of sag with large overhangs but it may be mitigated by how thick your desktop is. All the desks I have listed below have enough weight capacity for your setup. Deskhaus has the Apex Pro and Peak Pro would work depth wise at 21" and has extended rail options that increase the frame width to 96". The Apex Pro is the only one here that I have personally used and I think it's really stable. The stability of the other desks should be in the same ballpark. Desky Quad frame would actually be too big in depth at 34" but is wide enough at 95". Flexispot's E7 Plus would work for the depth but its max width is 63", leaving a 17" overhang on each side. Flexispot's other 4 leg desks would be too big in depth. Uplift has a 4 leg desk but is also too big depth wise at 28". Uppeal has the Lowdesk Max at 21" depth, 82" width, and the largest height range of 15-47".

I've had my deskhaus apex pro for 5 years and it's as sturdy and works as well as the day I got it. I went with the hpl top and there's nothing cheap about it. No damage at all and washes easily. Personally I wouldn't buy another brand standing desk. But I also will likely never need to.

Deskhaus. You won't regret it.