The height-adjustable table is a popular type of furniture in recent times. It can freely adjust the height of the table according to my needs, and it looks cool to use. So do you need a height-adjustable table? What aspects should you pay attention to when purchasing a height-adjustable table? Should you buy a brand-name finished height-adjustable table or buy the legs and table top yourself? The answers to these questions are in this article.
1. Why do we need a height-adjustable table
There are probably three reasons to buy a height-adjustable table:
. A family may have different heights. Many tall friends use regular chairs and tables, which will be more difficult to use for a long time. It’s uncomfortable, but the height-adjustable desk can be adjusted to a height that makes it comfortable for you to use, especially when paired with the height-adjustable ergonomic chair , it’s a perfect match.
, switch between standing and sitting postures at any time: Sitting in front of the computer for a long time, working or playing games, will inevitably cause you to be very tired, especially the pressure on the cervical vertebra and spine. The lifting table can be raised after you sit for a long time. Suitable height for standing use. It is very suitable for friends who work and study in front of the computer or desk for a long time.
meets multi-functional purposes in the home: for example, if you have to clean lamps, clean roofs and other climbing needs at home, a lifting table with excellent load-bearing capacity can be temporarily used as a stable foot table, which is safer and more convenient than a ladder. Or any other situation you can imagine that requires tables of different heights.
2. Several forms of lifting tables
So in order to realize the lifting of the desktop, there are actually many forms to choose from, mainly electric, manual and pneumatic.
Electric
Electric is the most expensive, but the user experience is also the best. The basic electric lift table can only adjust the lift of the table through buttons, while the better lift tables can store multiple lifting heights, such as for different heights in the home. Members can switch to a height that suits them with one click. When you are tired from work, you can also raise it to a height suitable for your standing use with one click.
electric lift tables are divided into single-motor models and dual-motor models. As the name suggests, the single-motor model has only one motor, and the connecting rod ensures the simultaneous lifting of the two table legs. The dual-motor model has a motor on each side of the table leg, which can realize simultaneous lifting and lowering of the two motors. In theory, the dual-motor model will not leak oil, lift more smoothly, and have greater lifting force. However, the motor is the core component of the lift table, and the price of an additional motor will be much more expensive. In daily use, there is basically no perceptual difference between dual motors and single motors. If a high lifting force is not required, a single motor can meet the needs of most people.
manual
The representative of the manual lift table is actually a children's study table. Its main purpose is to always find a suitable desktop height for the child as he or she grows. But for us adults, manual lifting is not very meaningful. Who would run to the side and shake the rocker to lift the table when they are tired from work? This behavior is so funny. Therefore, I personally think that manual lift tables are of little significance to adults.
Pneumatic
The advantage of the pneumatic lifting device is that it is easy to lift. It usually lifts automatically with one step. It has a simple structure and is cheap. However, due to the inherent structural reasons, pneumatic lifting tables generally have a low load-bearing capacity. Large table boards cannot be used, and heavy items cannot be placed on the table. Although the lifting process is fast, it is difficult to control the end point, and you have to work hard to press down when recycling.
Therefore, pneumatic tables are actually only suitable for some small lift tables.
3. Choosing a finished lift table or a DIY lift table
I guess this is something that many people are struggling with. There are also many articles on DIY lift tables on the site, and in terms of process alone, DIY lift tables are better than DIY. The product seems to be much simpler. Basically, you just choose a table leg and then customize a wooden board yourself. But if you actually look at the content and comment areas of similar articles, things don't seem to be as simple as you think.The biggest advantage of
DIY is that you can freely choose the material size and even shape of the desktop as well as the location of the holes, so that it can better match your other furniture and home style.
The advantage of the finished lifting table is that it is more worry-free. It has reserved screw holes, making it easier to install, and you don’t have to worry about crooked installation. Especially when using particleboard /particle board (the two overlap), the nail-holding ability is weaker than that of most solid boards, and reserved holes are definitely more reliable than raw screwing. In addition, the finished lifting table can enjoy better warranty and after-sales service.
As for the price, DIY should be cheaper according to everyone’s general perception, but an actual calculation will show that except for some relatively high-end lift table brands, you can generally buy the table top and table legs of conventional brands by yourself according to the corresponding specifications. In fact, the products may not be cheaper than branded products.
Regarding the question of whether to choose solid wood board or particleboard as the table board material, solid wood is definitely more expensive, with richer texture choices and a more high-end feel. The surface of particle board is relatively easy to take care of, and its degree of expansion and contraction is small in humid and dry weather. Its load-bearing capacity and lifespan are generally not inferior to those of solid wood boards. However, you should choose products from well-known brands to avoid the hidden dangers of excessive formaldehyde .
Four, installation and use experience of Bei Arc lift table
Next, I will share my personal choice. I bought a Bei Arc electric lift table for my home some time ago. Bei Arc is also one of the two most mainstream lift table brands in China. First, the height-adjustable desk that currently sells the most on JD.com is also from the Beihu brand.
is a little more expensive than the previous one I bought, but the desktop is wider and the load-bearing capacity is higher. It is considered an upgrade. The desktop of
is available in two specifications: 1.2 meters and 1.5 meters. The desktop width is 0.75 meters and the weight is 80kg. Considering the actual placement at home, I chose this one with a length of 1.2 meters.
When it arrived, there were two big boxes. The larger one was for the table board and the smaller one was for the table legs.
The white table leg accessories look like a lot, but if you follow the instructions step by step, the installation is not troublesome.
First loosen the screws of the middle beam so that it can freely expand and contract according to the size of the desktop.
is fixed with screws and table legs on both sides, using hexagon socket screws.
The support beams on both sides of the table are also fixed with screws. There are six holes on the support beam, four of which are positioning holes, which are directly inserted into the protrusions on the sides. The middle hole is fixed with screws, so that the structure is stable and does not require Too many screws.
Next adjust the traditional shaft and loosen the black fixing device to adjust the telescopic length of the thin metal rod. Insert one side of
into the hole of the table leg. Make sure it is in place, otherwise there will be problems when lifting.
Next, put the table board on. It is not fixed at this time, but the length of the cross beam and transmission shaft must be determined, so find the position according to the reserved holes on the table. After adjustment, you can screw the transmission shaft and cross beam to ensure Sturdy structure. The advantage of the finished table is revealed here, and it is not afraid of being installed crookedly.
This is the bottom of the table leg. The black rubber pad can avoid scratching the floor or floor tiles, and can be twisted and adjusted for leveling.
Turn the table leg over and put on the power adapter . Beiar comes with a hanger for the adapter. After determining the position, twist and fix it on the back.
One side of the adapter is connected to the power cord, and the other side is connected to the control panel of the lifting table. The
connection socket has this small locking design, which can prevent the connection line from disconnecting after being buckled.
The next step is to put it on the desktop. Before that, put buffer rubber pads on each place where the screws are screwed.This can offset the tiny vibrations on the tabletop, and secondly, it can better avoid damage to the tabletop after over-tightening the screws.
turned the table legs upside down and put them on the table board. I regretted not taking home the electric screwdriver that was left at work in advance.
Another function of the cushion pad is to adjust the hole position and improve the tolerance when tightening the screws in the hole position. The cushion pad can adjust the position in a small area.
The control panel of the lift table also has reserved holes, which are fixed with screws. The wiring management below is not shown. Beiar comes with 3 adhesive cable management rings to help route the wiring.
Bei Arc This table also has a plastic wiring hole, which can be pressed down to open when needed.
Below is a picture of the finished product. I have to say that the 75cm wide desktop is really cool.
After putting down the monitor stand , keyboard, and mouse, the vertical space on the desktop is still very generous, enough to put A4 paper on the table while working with the keyboard and mouse. . The 1.2-meter length of the desktop is a bit cramped. If you have enough space at home, it is recommended to buy the 1.5-meter model. The entire space is much richer and the visual effect is better. The height of
after it is raised is about 102, which is just right for me to stand at. When using it, I can save a suitable sitting height and a suitable standing height.
Nowadays, some lift tables use touch panels, which look more technological. However, from a practical point of view, physical buttons are more convenient to use. Once you are familiar with them, you can operate them blindly. The T button on the right can be timed. After the time is up, the table will issue a prompt. At this time, the table can be raised to rest the spine.
With it, it is much more convenient to climb at home. For example, living room lamp or ceiling that were difficult to clean before can be easily wiped.
examines the ability of the motor to bear weight on the one hand, the smoothness of lifting and lowering on the other hand, and the noise condition on the other hand.
The maximum load-bearing capacity of this lift table is 80kg. In fact, a larger load-bearing capacity is possible, but the safety will be compromised. My wife is about 50kg, the desktop is about 20kg, and my daughter is about 20kg. In fact, in the picture below, she is already overweight, but the lift is still stable (2x speed in this picture).
In terms of noise, it is also within the acceptable range. The ambient noise is about 40 decibels at this time. After turning on the lifting table, the sound is about 48 decibels, which is lower than the product's nominal 52 decibels. It is a relatively quiet motor. In terms of the stability of the rise and fall of
, due to the size limit of the animation, the frame rate of is slightly lower than that of , and the picture does not look coherent enough, but it can be clearly seen that the water in the cup has almost no waves, and the entire rising process is very smooth.
In addition, I also found another use for the height-adjustable table. It can be used as a child's height measurer. Before the child is higher than the height of the lower part of the table, it can help measure the height of your child, especially the digital height display is more convenient than using a ruler. Intuitive.
5. Sharing of good things to store in a height-adjustable table.
Now that the height-adjustable table has been installed, I plan to add some accessories to it. After all, in addition to the computer, we also need to consider placing some small objects on the desktop to meet some daily diversified use needs.
Cable management box
Cable management box can be regarded as a perfect match for a height-adjustable table, especially for friends who have high requirements for neatness. The cable management box is fixed on the back part of the height-adjustable table, and can accommodate power strips and power adapters under the table. The wiring is more concise and beautiful.
Chassis rack/chassis cart
Because I chose a 1.2-meter table, if I placed the chassis on the desktop, the space would be too cramped, so I had no choice but to put the newly completed RGB water-cooled host under the table. What follows is the problem of placing the chassis. It is unsafe to place it directly on the ground. It is inconvenient to clean and can easily become a sanitary blind spot.
At this time, you can choose a chassis rack dedicated to the height-adjustable table. Through this rack, the chassis can be "hanged" under the height-adjustable table or on the table legs, which takes up neither desktop space nor floor space.
You can also just buy a chassis truck like me. It is made of plastic and costs more than 20 yuan. It is also easier to move.
Smart Charging Magic Box
Because there are wiring holes, there are no power strips on the desktop. However, it is very inconvenient to occasionally plug in an electrical appliance on the table, or charge mobile phones and other electronic products. Just as I did before A Greenlink smart charging cartridge on the table solves this problem. It has 65W gallium nitride charging and three power plugs. One of them just supplies power to my USB HUB. It is convenient to use and matches the style of the entire desktop. Very well integrated.
Desktop storage box
My previous computer desk was a writing desk. It had a drawer and a cabinet that could hold a lot of things. I put some of the less commonly used things in a newly purchased storage box under the lift table. The storage box It happens to be a printer that is not used very frequently. Some of the more commonly used small items, such as USB flash drives, mice, mobile hard drives, charging cables, headphones, etc., all need a place to store them, so I bought storage boxes on each side.
The storage box on the right side is a drawer type with a contrasting color design and a small rubber handle, which is convenient and beautiful. It's a little regrettable that although I chose a brand product, the workmanship accuracy is indeed average, and the gaps at the edges of the drawer are large.
Okay, I’ll share my experience in purchasing and using height-adjustable desks here. Thanks for watching, and goodbye.
