High weight capacity: Some desks can lift upwards of 350 pounds, which is a sign of strength. But unless you have especially heavy equipment to raise and lower, this doesn’t really matter.

There are also manually adjustable desks that can be raised or lowered via a hand crank. We recommend investing in an electric adjustable desk. These use either buttons or a lever that you press ...

Standing desks are believed to improve posture and back pain, though a recent study raised questions over their alleged health benefits. Canadian company Ergo Desk's product can be used as both a ...