The SmartDesk Core retails for $399.
FlexiSpot’s E7 and Q8 are $579.99 and $799 respectively.
The essential standing desk with electric dual motors.
For all-day productivity and increased well-being.
Unpacking and Assembly: A Rough Start
I was a little spoiled with FlexiSpot’s desks.
Autonomous sends an entire project where nothing is assembled, and there are two boxes worth of scattered materials.
Not even the power supply or the wire supports to the bottom of the desk are in place.
It’s a minor annoyance exacerbated by the heft of the desk.
The frame is a solid SPCC steel that holds up to 265 lbs.
It’s sturdy, and I didn’t feel any wiggle, even when used on a plush carpet.
The SmartDesk Core maneuvers smoothly between 29.4 and 48 inches.
Considering the lower price, I was pleasantly surprised that the motor worked just as well as higher-priced models.
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It was actually faster than FlexiSpot, moving at 2.3 inches per second compared to 1.4.
When it came to design, the biggest pitfall was the material of the desktop.
But having nothing underneath negates it a little.
The essential standing desk with electric dual motors. For all-day productivity and increased well-being.
Should You Buy the Autonomous SmartDesk Core?
Do you want to feel energized and vigorous after a day of working in the office?
Its lower price is appealing, and its shortcomings are relatively easy to overlook.
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I didn’t notice scratches or scuffs after a few weeks of heavy use as my primary office desk.
While the lack of suitable wire management is irksome, there are options, particularly through Autonomous.
A wire organizer certainly should have been included, but at least the company provided cable ties.
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Autonomous took its biggest misstep with safety.
No anti-collision and the lack of a child lock on the control panel may sway parents.
