ERGOTRON WORKFIT TL DESK

What are the key benefits of this standing desk?

I f you work in visual effects, animation or a multitude of other industries, it’s likely that you spend the majority of your time sitting at a desk, in front of a screen or two. Even though the evidence is there showing the detrimental effects this can have on your health and well-being, it is taking time for society to catch up and change our default working practices. That shouldn’t stop you from taking measures yourself though and a sit/stand desk is a great place to start. Ergotron offer a range of options for this, but for many a desk topper might be the best option, as it simply rests on top of your existing workspace.

The Workfit-tl is the largest in the range and will support a couple of monitors, along with a selection of peripherals, from a keyboard and mouse to a tablet, along with external drives and so on. The finish is a charcoal grey with a slight texture that prevents slippage and reduces eye strain (although a white option is available should that fit your environment better). The benefits of this desk conversion are clear: you get better blood flow, reduced tiredness levels and your posture will probably improve. What’s more you will stay more energised and more efficient, as you can switch between standing and sitting by simply lifting a paddle on each side of the desk and raising or lowering, which is smooth and very well balanced, even fully loaded. Ergotron have produced a thoughtfully designed and well-engineered solution to a problem that we often ignore but can benefit hugely from, and not only have they created a fantastic-quality item, but they have added some thoughtful touches to help you get up and running. These include zip ties and cable management piping, so that you don’t end up unplugging a vital peripheral when you adjust the height of your desk.

The height varies from its lowest position at just an inch or so above your existing desk, and can be lifted an extra 15 inches, providing a good level for even the tallest users to work at comfortably.

The Ergotron sit/stand desk solves the problems of inactivity and posture with one very well-designed and engineered product.