Vari Electric Standing Desk
Exact average 89.4 · 3 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 92
Image: VariAll 5 reviewers who tested the Vari recommend it. They praise how quickly it goes together, its smooth and quiet motors, and the curved front edge that is kinder to your wrists. It offers fewer sizes and finishes than the Uplift or the Jarvis.
Reviewed by Android Central, Tom's Guide, WIRED and 2 more
The catch: Cable management costs extra.
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What 5 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95Android Central
A glowing review praising easy assembly, sturdy build, quiet motors and fair pricing after months of daily use.
Read Android Central review - 90Tom's Guide
An Editor's Choice review that calls this the best standing desk you can buy, praising its looks, sturdiness and very easy assembly.
Read Tom's Guide review - 90WIRED
A sturdy, quiet, easy-to-assemble standing desk with a wide height range and lifetime warranty at a fair price.
Read WIRED review - 89est.ZDNET
The reviewer used the desk daily and calls the whole experience excellent, from easy assembly to quiet, smooth movement.
Read ZDNET review - 83est.CNN Underscored
Testers found it extremely sturdy, quiet and simple to assemble, finishing one point behind the overall winner.
Read CNN Underscored review
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Common questions
Is the Vari Electric Standing Desk worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. Cable management costs extra.
Do critics agree about the Vari Electric Standing Desk?
Critics agree: scores range from 83 (CNN Underscored) to 95 (Android Central), a spread of 12 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Vari Electric Standing Desk?
Cable management (3 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Vari Electric Standing Desk?
The Branch Duo standing desk (critic score 87), for small spaces.