Branch Duo standing desk
Exact average 86.5 · 2 printed, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 88
Image: BranchThe Branch Duo is a compact, frameless desk that critics found stable, quiet and easy to assemble. Reviewers agree on this desk more than on any other product here: all six scores fall within 7 points. It suits a laptop or one monitor better than a big multi-screen setup.
Reviewed by Tom's Guide, CNET, Architectural Digest and 3 more
The catch: Few height presets and a small top.
4 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 6 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Tom's Guide
The reviewer finds the Duo a clear improvement over the original, cheaper and better designed, and says it earns a place among the best standing desks.
Read Tom's Guide review - 85CNET
Named best small standing desk with an 8.8 rating thanks to simple controls, quick build and quality accessories.
Read CNET review - 89est.Architectural Digest
After several weeks of use the writer is clearly pleased with the Duo's quiet, easy sit-stand switching and tidy accessories, and calls it a good value.
Read Architectural Digest review - 89est.TechRadar
The reviewer considers the Duo a strong, well-built and quiet upgrade over the original Branch desk at a very low price.
Read TechRadar review - 83est.Business Insider
In a tested roundup the Duo is the pick for small spaces: stable, quiet and compact.
Read Business Insider review - 83est.The Strategist
Named best compact standing desk after an editor used it for five months; it is smooth, attractive and held up well.
Read The Strategist review
"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
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Common questions
Is the Branch Duo worth it?
Most critics think so: 6 of 6 recommend it. Few height presets and a small top.
Do critics agree about the Branch Duo?
Critics agree: scores range from 83 (Business Insider) to 90 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 7 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Branch Duo?
Few presets (4 of 6 reviews), Cable management (2 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Branch Duo?
The Vari Electric Standing Desk (critic score 89), best overall.