I tried the Seville Classics Airlift Height Adjustable Desk with Glass Topthe Seville Classics Airlift Pro S3 Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk (discontinued), the Steelcase Solo Sit-To-Stand DeskTHE Fezibo Height Adjustable Electric Standing Desk with Double Drawer and The Grovemade Desk but they couldn’t make the cut. Airlift with Glass Top is about to get a place at the top. This is a beautiful, sturdy desk at a midrange price that would be a great addition to a modern workplace. It also features a small center drawer for holding essentials. Unfortunately, its built-in touchscreen isn’t very responsive and the two USB-A ports, while theoretically a nice tech feature, are outdated for most phones and tablets today.

The Airlift Pro S3 is a decent desk, but it’s harder to install than others in its size, and it has a cheaper-looking finish than the overall winner for best standing desk (the Uplift V3 Standing Desk).

The Steelcase Solo desk is surprisingly simple to install for its size. Instead of using screws to install the legs, they simply lock into place. The table is sturdy, looks great and is quiet when raising and lowering.

The Fezibo model intrigued me because of its built-in storage, but I found this model more difficult to assemble than many of the others. However, it is a reasonable option if you want storage compartments integrated into your desk and two levels: one for holding your monitor and the other for your keyboard and related accessories.

The Grovemade Desk I received had mechanical faults. While the team was great at fixing it and working with me on it, it meant having to take the table in half and put it back together. After replacing the legs, the lift function is stronger and a bit clunkier than others we’ve tested. The cord management and craftsmanship are amazing and the drawer allows you to keep your desktop clean while many standing desks don’t offer that. While the price of the Grovemade Desk probably reflects the great care that they put into hand crafting the desktops, compared to the other desks on this list, you can get good quality options for less money.

As always, consider your specific needs before you purchase a sit-stand desk. Do you have more space and a higher budget? Consider the Uplift models. The Ikea model is a nice midsize manual desk at a great price. Regardless of your home setup, one of these models should fit your needs. If you’re not sold on a standing desk, consider a standing desk converter for your current table instead.