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Feb 12, 2021 8:36 AM

Monoprice Workstream Single-Motor Back to Basics Electric Sit-Stand Desk Frame

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Monoprice.com has select Monoprice Workstream Adjustable Electric Motorized Sit-Stand Desk Frames on sale at prices listed below. Shipping is free.

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Feb 12, 2021 6:08 PM
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Feb 12, 2021 6:24 PM
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blkwafflesFeb 12, 2021 6:24 PM
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Quote from TenseDeer723 View quoted comment :
For those of you wondering whether the dual-motor is worth it: keep in mind that 2 motors just means 1 more thing that can go wrong. These cheap motors are not the pinnacle of reliability. Using two of these cheap motors at once just increases the likelihood of failure. If/when one motor fails during lifting, your entire desk will end up tilted, and this could cause your $5000 desktop, your $1700 ultrawide HDR monitor, $400 Yeti microphone, $200 coffee mug, $90 Razer mouse, and $399 Cherry Red keyboard to hit the ground.

A single motor design will likely be slower in lifting the desk than a dual motor design, but a single motor means one fewer failure point, as the transmission rod that connects the single motor to opposite leg of the desk is not likely to fail (it's just a metal shaft). If/when the single motor fails, the desk will simply stay stuck in place and completely level instead of proceeding to dump your stuff on the ground.

The most reliable and affordable standing desk, in my opinion, is the Home Depot Husky adjustable height workbench, which is sub-$200 at Home Depot before any sales or coupons. Throw in an electric screwdriver or electric drill-driver with a 10mm hex bit and you'll have motorized your standing desk. If/when your electric screwdriver or electric drill-driver fails, you'll be able to fix the issue without tossing the entire desk.
Looks like the Monoprice desks has a weight capacity of 176 lbs and you might have been at or over that limit.

Just my two cents, I'd rather spend a bit more for a longer warranty period (1 year from Monoprice).
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Feb 12, 2021 6:34 PM
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TenseDeer723Feb 12, 2021 6:34 PM
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Quote from blkwaffles View quoted comment :
Looks like the Monoprice desks has a weight capacity of 176 lbs and you might have been at or over that limit.

Just my two cents, I'd rather spend a bit more for a longer warranty period (1 year from Monoprice).
Desktop: 80 pounds
55" TV: 30 pounds
Keyboard, microphone, webcam, mouse, etc: 20 pounds max

It's actually pretty hard to hit the specified weight limit of 170 pounds.
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Feb 12, 2021 6:35 PM
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Drh0012Feb 12, 2021 6:35 PM
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Quote from TenseDeer723 View quoted comment :
For those of you wondering whether the dual-motor is worth it: keep in mind that 2 motors just means 1 more thing that can go wrong. These cheap motors are not the pinnacle of reliability. Using two of these cheap motors at once just increases the likelihood of failure. If/when one motor fails during lifting, your entire desk will end up tilted, and this could cause your $5000 desktop, your $1700 ultrawide HDR monitor, $400 Yeti microphone, $200 coffee mug, $90 Razer mouse, and $399 Cherry Red keyboard to hit the ground.

A single motor design will likely be slower in lifting the desk than a dual motor design, but a single motor means one fewer failure point, as the transmission rod that connects the single motor to opposite leg of the desk is not likely to fail (it's just a metal shaft). If/when the single motor fails, the desk will simply stay stuck in place and completely level instead of proceeding to dump your stuff on the ground.

The most reliable and affordable standing desk, in my opinion, is the Home Depot Husky adjustable height workbench, which is sub-$200 at Home Depot before any sales or coupons. Throw in an electric screwdriver or electric drill-driver with a 10mm hex bit and you'll have motorized your standing desk. If/when your electric screwdriver or electric drill-driver fails, you'll be able to fix the issue without tossing the entire desk.
What kind of person spends 200 dollars on a coffee mug and $149.00 on a office desk?
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Feb 12, 2021 6:37 PM
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theandrewgordonFeb 12, 2021 6:37 PM
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I love my single motor i picked up a few weeks ago for this price. a 24 and 27 inch and a couple laptops and a keyboard mouse. no struggle.
Feb 12, 2021 6:47 PM
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namlookFeb 12, 2021 6:47 PM
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The website Q/A says:

Is there any way to purchase the motor and control assembly?

A shopper on May 29, 2019

BEST ANSWER: Hi, we do not have the component parts for sale on their own. The product is warrantied and quite robust so those parts aren't intended to be consumable.


Well that's a bummer. If motor fails you have a boat anchor?

Quote from TenseDeer723 View quoted comment :
For those of you wondering whether the dual-motor is worth it: keep in mind that 2 motors just means 1 more thing that can go wrong. These cheap motors are not the pinnacle of reliability. Using two of these cheap motors at once just increases the likelihood of failure. If/when one motor fails during lifting, your entire desk will end up tilted...
The other side of it is if there are multiple motors doesn't that mean each motor is doing less work and wouldn't less strain on the motor potentially mean longer life for the motors?
Last edited by namlook February 12, 2021 at 01:55 PM.
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namlookFeb 12, 2021 7:10 PM
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Any good desktop suggestions? Are the monoprice tops any good? For some reason for the the 6ft top that is $65 and weighs 45 lbs they want $193 to ship it with fedex trucking as the only option and I'm only 100 miles away from their warehouse. Doesn't make sense.

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=21605
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odolojanFeb 12, 2021 7:28 PM
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Quote from TenseDeer723 :
For those of you wondering whether the dual-motor is worth it:


Yes, for me. MP Dual motor user for over 3 years NP to date. Custom Desktop 3/4' birch w 2xDrawers, slide out KB Dual Monitors speakers, lamps, junk...est. 130 lbs+ NP.
Feb 12, 2021 7:32 PM
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blkwafflesFeb 12, 2021 7:32 PM
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Quote from namlook View quoted comment :
Any good desktop suggestions? Are the monoprice tops any good? For some reason for the the 6ft top that is $65 and weighs 45 lbs they want $193 to ship it with fedex trucking as the only option and I'm only 100 miles away from their warehouse. Doesn't make sense.

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=21605
Ikea has a few good table tops. A popular option is their Karlby kitchen countertop.
Feb 12, 2021 7:35 PM
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odolojanFeb 12, 2021 7:35 PM
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Quote from odolojan View quoted comment :
Quote from TenseDeer723 :
For those of you wondering whether the dual-motor is worth it:


Yes, for me. MP Dual motor user for over 3 years NP to date. Custom Desktop 3/4' birch w 2xDrawers, slide out KB Dual Monitors speakers, lamps, junk...est. 130 lbs+ NP.
Forgot to add the added benefit, for the lazy like me, to easily change heights w 3 programmable settings. Using it now.
Feb 12, 2021 8:26 PM
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Alex_tFeb 12, 2021 8:26 PM
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Question is it worth it or no?
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Alex_tFeb 12, 2021 8:27 PM
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Quote from theandrewgordon View quoted comment :
I love my single motor i picked up a few weeks ago for this price. a 24 and 27 inch and a couple laptops and a keyboard mouse. no struggle.
Is there any good? To buy it monoprice
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AmiReallyFunnyFeb 12, 2021 8:27 PM
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Quote from TenseDeer723 View quoted comment :
For those of you wondering whether the dual-motor is worth it: keep in mind that 2 motors just means 1 more thing that can go wrong. These cheap motors are not the pinnacle of reliability. Using two of these cheap motors at once just increases the likelihood of failure. If/when one motor fails during lifting, your entire desk will end up tilted, and this could cause your $5000 desktop, your $1700 ultrawide HDR monitor, $400 Yeti microphone, $200 coffee mug, $90 Razer mouse, and $399 Cherry Red keyboard to hit the ground.

A single motor design will likely be slower in lifting the desk than a dual motor design, but a single motor means one fewer failure point, as the transmission rod that connects the single motor to opposite leg of the desk is not likely to fail (it's just a metal shaft). If/when the single motor fails, the desk will simply stay stuck in place and completely level instead of proceeding to dump your stuff on the ground.

The most reliable and affordable standing desk, in my opinion, is the Home Depot Husky adjustable height workbench, which is sub-$200 at Home Depot before any sales or coupons. Throw in an electric screwdriver or electric drill-driver with a 10mm hex bit and you'll have motorized your standing desk. If/when your electric screwdriver or electric drill-driver fails, you'll be able to fix the issue without tossing the entire desk.
There's hundred percent a locking mechanism. Who tf designs something that bares load on a motor. The motors not directly holding the desk up. Stop talking outta your ass
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Azrael201Feb 12, 2021 8:47 PM
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Quote from TenseDeer723 View quoted comment :
For those of you wondering whether the dual-motor is worth it: keep in mind that 2 motors just means 1 more thing that can go wrong. These cheap motors are not the pinnacle of reliability. Using two of these cheap motors at once just increases the likelihood of failure. If/when one motor fails during lifting, your entire desk will end up tilted, and this could cause your $5000 desktop, your $1700 ultrawide HDR monitor, $400 Yeti microphone, $200 coffee mug, $90 Razer mouse, and $399 Cherry Red keyboard to hit the ground.

A single motor design will likely be slower in lifting the desk than a dual motor design, but a single motor means one fewer failure point, as the transmission rod that connects the single motor to opposite leg of the desk is not likely to fail (it's just a metal shaft). If/when the single motor fails, the desk will simply stay stuck in place and completely level instead of proceeding to dump your stuff on the ground.

The most reliable and affordable standing desk, in my opinion, is the Home Depot Husky adjustable height workbench, which is sub-$200 at Home Depot before any sales or coupons. Throw in an electric screwdriver or electric drill-driver with a 10mm hex bit and you'll have motorized your standing desk. If/when your electric screwdriver or electric drill-driver fails, you'll be able to fix the issue without tossing the entire desk.
bit of a humble brag you going for there?

Don't recommend people to use a height adjustable workbench as a standing desk. There is not enough depth for ergonomic placement. It's like 20" deep and if you mount your monitor maybe you could make it workable.

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Feb 12, 2021 8:48 PM
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Xyber1Feb 12, 2021 8:48 PM
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Quote from TenseDeer723 View quoted comment :
Desktop: 80 pounds
55" TV: 30 pounds
Keyboard, microphone, webcam, mouse, etc: 20 pounds max

It's actually pretty hard to hit the specified weight limit of 170 pounds.
You're forgetting the weight of a tabletop. I jumped on the deal last week which had a 300 lb lift limit and was a Level 3
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