VariDesk Pro Plus 36

£400.00

It is well-known in the office that an ergonomic and robust desk is the key to a productive working environment. Personally, I find that if I’m comfortable then I get less distracted by back and neck pains, which is becoming an increasing problem for office workers. This means that more and more people are turning to more practical solutions that allow them to work in a variety of positions.

Thankfully, it seems that Vari has the solution, with the VariDesk Pro Plus 36, their best-selling height adjustable desk. As the name suggests its height adjustability is a heaven-said for anybody that suffers from back or neck pain, as it allows you to position the desk in a way that can guarantee great posture, instead of being hunched over a laptop for ten hours. The height adjustability also allows your desk to become a standing desk also, this is perfect for the afternoon fidgets you get after being sat down for hours, as it is easily adjusted for comfort. This also has many health benefits as it allows your body to stretch out and it has recently been reported that standing at your desk can burn more calories throughout the day. However, I am unsure in the long run if I would use it in a standing format, but it is good to have it as an option all the same.

Structurally, the Pro-Plus has a two-tiered design that gives you a spacious upper tier to fit your desktop setting. Meanwhile, the lower setting, is perfect for a full-sized keyboard and a mouse, with even more room for a graphics pad or notepad. Like many of the VariDesk products, the desk arrives fully assembled, which allows you to start using it straight away without having to use screws or bolts.

Due to the fact that the Pro Plus sits on top of your already existing desk, I was worried about how stable the whole thing would be, especially with all my office work on it. However, it stood incredibly sturdy and robust, which suggests that the weighted base works well. When opening out the Pro Plus, you simply use the Icon-Dual Handle System to adjust its height, squeezing the handles with ease. This means that you can slide the tiers up and down with ease, due to a spring-assisted mechanism that alleviates all the work. It also has a brilliant range, offering 11 different heights that can be adjusted smoothly and easily.

Due to the size of the Pro Plus, it can appear quite big and bulky on your desk, which may not appeal to some. However, its functionality quickly overtakes its appearance as and acts as an efficient extension to your desk. The desk comes in both black and white and has a very clean look to match the desktop aesthetic. The desk also comes in 30 inches, 36 inches, and 48 inches, so you have a variety to choose from depending on the size of your desk. 

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4.7/5 stars.

Pros:

- Sturdy and robust.

- Easy and simple to adjust.

- Arrives fully assembled.

Cons:

- Standing may become a novelty.