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Vari Electric Standing Desk (60" W x 30" H x 25" H)

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$455

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Office Depot & Office Max has Vari Electric Standing Desk (400803) on sale for $650 - $195 off with coupon code 63476940 = $455. Shipping is free. Thanks shorjin

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Office Depot & Office Max has Vari Electric Standing Desk (400803) on sale for $650 - $195 off with coupon code 63476940 = $455. Shipping is free. Thanks shorjin

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I actually called Vari about the crossbar and the updated model doesn't require a crossbar for stability.

The BTOD reviews are from a company that doesn't sell Vari products (only competing brands), so even though they claim to be unbiased you might want to take that with a grain of salt. I ordered a few days ago based on reviews and am not planning to put a 50 lb dumbbell in the center of the desk so hopefully the stability isn't an issue.
The reviewed desk has crossbar support. This one doesn't.
Here is the recommended list on Wirecutter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutte...ding-desk/
They rate Vari as one of the stable ones. I went with their top recommended Uplift V2 commercial frame.

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Aug 2, 2020
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jrec15
Aug 2, 2020
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I have an Autonomous frame order which was like $290 shipped, was gonna get my own butcher block top from Home depot for like 80-100.

This is nice in that it ships quicker, and I guess I wouldnt have to put any work into making the top, im wondering if the quality of the frame is really that much better than Autonomous. The quality of the desktop is surely less than getting your own real wood, I hear its laminate but decent quality. It's not real "reclaimed wood" or "butcher block" though.

But still if the frame is a lot better than autonomous I could be swayed to go this route.
Aug 2, 2020
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LABeav
Aug 2, 2020
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDC1...jFbBJ2TRAH

Bought this one years ago, 40 dollar ikea top, it's been great, no issues, much cheaper
Aug 2, 2020
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jrec15
Aug 2, 2020
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Quote from p0tempkin :
There are so many offices closing down across the country, there is a huge supply of commercial grade sit stand desks on the market. If you go used, you can get them for half this price or less.
Huh, honestly with these being a relatively new product this just doesnt seem like the case to me. I dont see any on the used market. Most offices didn't adopt these yet, the ones that did probably aren't bailing this soon.

I do see a lot of the cheap table top standing desk things, and I have zero interest in those. They look awful and seem unstable as hell. My office had those as well, tried one for a bit but never asked for one. Just didn't appeal to me even when it was free.
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Saskwatch707
Aug 2, 2020
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I own this desk. If you are on the fence. Get off - so worth it!!!
Aug 2, 2020
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MoreWine
Aug 2, 2020
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Bought the 48in version from Vari the other month. The desk is really easy to assemble, but it is quite heavy. Essentially everything is preassembled and you will receive two packages. One will be the motorized legs along with the power outlet, and desk controller and the other will be the top itself. The motorized legs fit right into the two slots on the bottom of the desk making the assembly really easy. It took about 20 minutes to unpack and assemble. The desk itself is very solid and does not feel unstable at all. Also, Vari's customer service is really good even when UPS lost part of my shipment, they immediately sent out a replacement package within 24 hours. Highly recommend this desk if you are looking for some type of standing desk solution for your home office.
Aug 2, 2020
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matcha20
Aug 2, 2020
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I just went through the research process for a standing desk (ended up going with the upliftdesk v2 commercial 60" Bamboo).

Varidesk is middle of pack for mid-tier standing desks, with moderate front-back wobble. Without the crossbar, it has moderate side to side wobble. Wobble is expected in this range, but severity matters. Tthe upliftdesk also has vertical/horizontal wobble, but I would call it minor/generally unnoticeable while standing, totally unnoticeable while sitting.

Upside for vari is that it's dual motor and warranty is solid.

If having this desk move, OR, if having monitors (especially on mounts) move/bounce bothers you, strongly suggest going with crossbar version at the very least.
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IndigoRoom383
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I can't seem to find if this is dual motor and the weight limit. Where is that shown ?

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rbslickdeal
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I can't say this comment will be helpful. But I put money towards a steelcase leap chair on Craigslist rather than go the lifting desk route. Working from home, I'm not at my desk for hours on end where I need to sit and stand. I was close to going this route but tldr a good chair is first priority. Then desk.
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BluePolice820
Aug 2, 2020
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This is what I got when I started working from home after Covid-19 started.
- Autonomous.ai SmartDesk DIY Kit Premium (Free Shipping): $389 - $25 off referral code = $364 (no tax to VA)
- Interbuild 6 ft. L x 2 ft. 1.5 in. D x 1 in. T Butcher Block Countertop from Home Depot: $159 + tax
Total = $525 + tax for countertop from HD

Note: Home Office version DYI kit is $70 cheaper. But I chose Premium over Home office version for the following reason.
- Premium's leg is 3 sections compare to Home Office's 2 section, the difference is in the Height range 25.4" - 51" (Premium) vs 28" - 47" (Home Office)
- 7 years warranty for Premium vs Home Office's 5 years warranty
- No issues so far and I'm very happy with my setup.

Pros:
- Still a lot cheaper than buying 72" standing desk with duel motor and 3 sections leg
- 300 lbs lifting capacity
- Solid wood top
- 7 year warranty

Cons:
- The dept of the desk is 25.5 inch compare to regular 30" (I don't have any issue with 25.5" depth so far.

Others considerations:
- Ikea also have solid wood butcher block counter top for about the same price. I chose HD because it is closer to where I live.
- Ikea also have cheaper option such as laminate counter top for $59 if you don't care about the solid wood.

You can find $25 off referral link online if you know how to search for it. DM me for the referral link if you don't feel like searching.
Aug 2, 2020
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whoisray
Aug 2, 2020
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Did Vari Desk remove the cross bar? I'm seeing most of the Vari Standing Desks reviewed have the cross bar.
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Rodrick_Vanstan
Aug 2, 2020
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These are much better as compared to this!

https://www.autonomous.ai/standin...esk-2-home

it cost around 354$ using some regular coupon available in internet code R-WORK20
Last edited by Rodrick_Vanstan August 2, 2020 at 09:39 AM.
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teammoney
Aug 2, 2020
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Thanks used the coupon to purchase a different one on the site since the 48" black top was sold out. Spent about 200 all in. Hopefully it's not a piece of junk lol
Aug 2, 2020
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monkeydoughnut
Aug 2, 2020
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I've got this desk and a GeekDesk (v1.0). I much prefer this desk. This is a great deal.
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Samp11
Aug 2, 2020
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I have ordered urlhasbeenblocked ec4 for $400.
Should i cancel that order and get vari? Any suggestions?

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fatherczar
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Great deal! And looks good. Nice find OP

I guess I'm too cheap. If you don't mind manual height adjustment and 24" depth instead of 30", and only having two color options, Home Depot offers low cost variants. Yes, I know it's labeled a work bench, but I use for a desk.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky.../301810799
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