Best Height Adjustable Gaming Desks in 2023

For the modern gamer — often spending hours sitting at a desk for work or school — coming home and spending several more hours sitting in front of a computer is a pain. It might be fun, but it will destroy the back, tire the neck, and wear the body down. At the same time, a standing desk isn’t very relaxing for those post-workout, past-midnight gaming sessions we also love. Where is the middle ground? That middle ground comes with height adjustable gaming desks, which provide flexibility for gamers.

Another problem solved with these desks is awkwardness of wrist and arm height when playing a game with a keyboard and mouse. Adjusting desk height by just a few inches can reduce strain on the wrists by a measurable amount. This, combined with one of the best gaming chairs and the ability to stand outlined above, makes for a healthy environment for gaming if you have one of the best adjustable height gaming desks.

When choosing a height adjustable gaming desk, consider these factors:

On your quest to get the best height adjustable gaming desk, you should naturally find yourself following these simple factors:

• Material: Picking a gaming desk made of a sturdy, solid base material (such as steel) and high-quality plastic or wood topping and exteriors.
• Desk Shape: Choose a shape (rectangle, concave rectangle, or L-shape) that fits your lifestyle and desk usage best.
• Features: Looking for “gamer features,” those hard-to-generalize, but easy-to-feel design qualities (such as RGB, hooks, and other nods to gaming life) that make gaming desks pop out in comparison to the rest.
• Your Height: The best height adjustable gaming desks will accommodate your height in both a standing and sitting position. Most manufacturers will clearly label the adjustable height differences, labeling the shortest possible height and the tallest for the given gaming desk.
• Motor Function: The best height adjustable gaming desks use one or more electric motors (L-shaped height adjustable gaming desks typically have triple-motor designs) to move up and down. Look for how the motors are controlled. Is there a control panel built-in to the desk or a remote control? Do you put in an exact height or merely tap “up” and “down” keys to slightly adjust the height?
• Maximum Load: A desk’s maximum load tells you how much you can put on top of it. That much is clear, but there are some more things you need to think about when it comes to the maximum load of a height adjustable gaming desk. For these desks, it refers to how much can be safely placed on the surface and how much the motor can lift.

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Game Rant’s picks for the Best Height Adjustable Gaming Desks in 2023

FEZIBO Height-Adjustable Electric Desk

Best Overall Height Adjustable Desk

The FEZIBO Height-Adjustable Electric Desk is a simple yet utilitarian computer desk able to tackle any activity – whether it be school, work, or gaming. Featuring lots of storage and a raised shelf, there is plenty of space for PC towers and laptops alike.
The durable design is able to withstand years of use and also allows for quite a bit of customization. Users can adjust the height using the electronic keypad, which has 3 preset heights and can be fine-tuned for custom heights. The locking casters can also be replaced with foot caps to make the desk immobile. There are a ton of colors and sizes to choose from, plus the price is fairly affordable.

Material

Engineered Wood and Alloy Steel

Product Dimensions

24″D x 48″W x 27.1″H

Style

Sit-to-Stand

Brand

FEZIBO

Accessories

Hanger hooks

Height Adjustable

Yes

Lifting capacity

176 lbs

Pros

• Electric controls with a lockable keypad
• Lots of storage space
• Plenty of stylish colors available
• Very Affordable

Cons

• No PC tower shelf
• Skips on child lock settings

The FEZIBO Height-Adjustable Electric Desk may well be the best sit-to-stand desk on the market right now and was named GameRant’s best overall desk. Available in six colors and four sizes, the desk can fit into nearly any space and complement any decor, be it a stoic cubicle or a pastel private office. The FEZIBO PC desk also makes it easy to adjust the height using the electronic panel. There are three preset heights for common preferences, the ability to set it at a custom height, and a child lock for households with kids.

FEZIBO’s sit-to-stand desk also offers lots of storage space, a rare feature with most other options, plus extra hooks on the side for bags and headsets. The raised shelf adds space for PC gaming accessories and serves as the perfect place for a monitor. Plus, despite having tons of great features and being made with quality materials, the FEZIBO height-adjustable electric desk doesn’t come with a huge price tag attached.

EUREKA ERGONOMIC Standing Desk

Best Height Adjustable Gaming Station

The EUREKA ERGONOMIC Standing Desk is a full battle station desk. It has shelves, slots to prop up your mobile devices and tablets, hangers for mugs and headsets, and a special pull-out tray for your keyboard and mouse. With its stylish design, you’ll feel right in the game world.

Brand

EUREKA ERGONOMIC

Lifting Mechanism

Dual Motor

Maximum Load

220 lbs.

Colors

Black, Walnut

Desktop Size

72″ x 23.6″

Height Adjustable

29″ to 46″

Materials

Engineered Wood, Stainless Steel

Pros

• A Space For Everything? Phone, Tablet, Drink, Headset, Etc.
• Quiet Motor
• Rotatable, Retractable Keyboard/Mouse Tray
• Multiple Setup Modes

Cons

• Some Hitches With Construction
• Quite expensive

The EUREKA ERGONOMIC Standing Desk is ready to be the desk that holds your gaming battle station together, while also giving you extreme flexibility in height. Convert from a 29-inch sitting position to a 48-inch standing position in under 20 seconds. At only 40 dB, you’ll feel confident using the dual motor lift system any time of the day. Ever ready for any of your gaming needs, the EUREKA ERGONOMIC Standing Desk has room for every device you’ll need, including slots for your phone and tablet. Special attention is put on making the gaming keyboard and mouse tray very comfortable. It can rotate and have the angle adjusted easily and has its own separate height adjustment, so all body sizes can get a comfortable grip on the controls.

One interesting thing to note about the EUREKA ERGONOMIC Standing Desk is its three options for construction. Naturally, one is best suited for making it an adjustable height gaming desk, but the other modes of construction make it ideal for audiophiles and gamers that love the monitor overload feel. Of course, getting the desk built is one of the trickier parts of the process, with customers rating the construction ease at about 3.7. Take that as you will, the construction is solid and the slots, wire storage holes, and adjustable nature make it a natural choice for gamers.

FEZIBO Triple Motor L-Shaped Electric Standing Desk

Best L-Shaped Height-Adjustable Standing Desk

The FEZIBO Triple Motor L-Shaped Electric Standing Desk is the perfect choice for corner desks. Taking advantage of L-shaped designs, the FEZIBO Triple Motor L-Shaped Electric Standing Desk combines simplicity with a fairly smart control system.

Brand

FEZIBO

Lifting Mechanism

Triple-Motor

Maximum Load

308 Lbs.

Colors

Black, Black Walnut, Light Rustic Brown, Rustic Brown, White

Materials

Engineered Wood, Steel

Height Adjustable

27.2″ to 44.5″

Desktop Size

110 lbs

Pros

• Nice Digital Control Panel
• Can Preset Favorite Heights
• Reversible L-Shape

Cons

• Some Screw Holes Too Small
• No drawers

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The L-shaped FEZIBO electric standing desk is one of the top-rated adjustable height desks you can buy and does wonders in your corner desk nook. Using a three-motor system, the FEZIBO Triple Motor L-Shaped Electric Standing Desk raises and lowers your computer equipment smoothly and at a decent speed. While many of the color choices go for a “rustic” appeal, you’ll be delighted to see a very modern digital control panel on the side. Not only can you raise and lower the whole system via the panel’s buttons, but you can also preset designated heights. This means that you can tap your “sitting” position while your desk is in standing mode, go to the bathroom or grab a snack, and come back to a sitting desk. Just make sure your chair isn’t in the way!

During construction, you are able to build your FEZIBO Triple Motor L-Shaped Electric Standing Desk in either direction; with the short arm of the “L” facing either to the right or the left. This gives great flexibility, even to left-handed gamers. The only difficulty you might find, however, is during construction. If you don’t have enough weight to put behind your screwing arm (or a power tool) you may find that the guide holes for the screws are a bit on the small side. In one way, this is a good thing as it will keep the screws firmly buried in place, but it could possibly be annoying.

Secretlab MAGNUS Pro Desk

Best Premium Height Adjustable Gaming Desk

Among gamers, Secretlab is a well-known brand that creates some of the greatest workstations and chairs. The Magnus Pro is the first sit-to-stand metal desk in the world to provide enhanced cable management, a unique integrated power solution that uses just one cable, and its own modular, magnetic ecosystem of accessories. Specially designed to cooperate with a Secretlab gaming chair to support all-day healthy body mobility.

The Magnus Pro also has precise height adjustment, an ultra-durable steel chassis, a built-in control panel, three presets, and a fully integrated power supply column.

Materials

Steel

Surface Dimensions

70.0” (L) x 31.5” (W) x 25.6” – 49.2” (H)

Height Adjustable?

Yes – Electric

Brand

Secretlab

Max Load

265 lb

Pros

• Highly customizable with add-ons.
• Magnetic underbelly cord management.
• Great height adjustment control panel.

Cons

• Fully decked-out version quite expensive.
• Desk is heavy to move unless done with a partner

SecretLab’s Magnus Pro is a height adjustable gaming desk that does the control panel right and gives you plenty of options for improvements. While the whole desk is quite cool and includes things you might not have known you wanted — including a power supply column tucked in the desk’s leg — the Magnus control panel is sleek, elegant, and easy to use. With a crisp display showing what height your Magnus Pro is at and the option to have the device “remember” your favorite heights, you’ll get to utilize your gaming desk to the fullest degree without having to think about it.

Where the Magnus Pro gets interesting is all the extras you can tack on. There are magnetic cable control panels, fastening straps, an admittedly cool-looking RGB strip, a monitor arm specifically designed for the desk, mounts, hangers, and the rest. You can even get Cloud9, Valorant, or select other gaming-themed logos etched into your desk. The rough part? All of these come at a price, and you may not be willing to pay for them. Select your add-ons wisely, though, and this will easily become the gaming desk of your dreams.

EUREKA ERGONOMIC 47″ RGB LED Gaming Desk

Best RBG Height Adjustable Desk

Sturdy with immersive RGB lighting and a suite of other impressive features, the Eureka Ergonomic desk is an excellent choice for gamers. Interestingly,  it’s also ideal for content creators and students. The lighting system comes with different modes like sleep, 10-spectrum cycle, and multicolor static. Its dual-motor setup makes raising and lowering the desk seamless and noiseless. Packing a maximum load capacity of 200 lbs, this desk also comes with an anti-collision feature that keeps it from hitting objects. 
 

Materials

Alloy Steel, Black Glass

Surface Dimensions

23.62″D x 47.24″W x 30″H

Height Adjustable?

Yes

Extras Included

Rotatable cup holder, headphone hook, power strip holder, game controller & disc rack, cable ties

Brand

Eureka Ergonomic

Max Load

200 lbs

Pros

• Comes with different lighting modes
• Supports up to 200 lbs
• Comes with multiple accessories like cupholder and monitor arm bracket

Cons

• Desk is heavy to move
• A bit more expensive than standard desks

The Eureka Ergonomic RGB desk looks to become a premium Battlestation with immersive RGB lighting among its offerings. The 47″ height adjustable desk comes with a terrific dual-motor system that allows you to easily switch from sitting to standing position. Sporting a tempered glass RB surface, this desk can deliver up to 200 different light effects for various activities including gaming and content creation. The desk’s anti-collision feature ensures that it doesn’t hit any obstacle while being raised or lowered. Aside from using the control tab on the desk to manage the lighting preferences, the Eureka Light app also works as a remote.

Advertised as the ultimate gaming set-up, it also features lots of creature comforts like a cupholder, headphone hook, two USB ports, controller stand, monitor arm bracket, and more. The monitor arm bracket allows for a dual-monitor set-up if needed. Built to withstand years of use, the Eureka Ergonomic desk was made with carbon steel in the frame and legs to guarantee stability, especially with large monitors. As such, it’s no surprise that the desk has a maximum load capacity of 200 lbs.

SHW Electric Height Adjustable Mobile Rolling Standing Desk Workstation

Best Mobile Height Adjustable Game Station

The SHW Electric Height Adjustable Mobile Rolling Standing Desk Workstation is smaller than other height adjustable desks, but is also highly mobile. It is ideal for gamers that want to roll out into the living room sometimes or who have a smaller living area and need to share their gaming space with others.

Brand

SHW

Lifting Mechanism

Motor

Colors

Black, Maple, Oak, Rustic Brown, Walnut, White

Desktop Size

40″ x 24″

Materials

Steel

Height Adjustable

28″ to 45″

Pros

• Easy Roll Wheels
• Wire Management, Storage Tray, and Hooks
• Electronic Control Panel

Cons

• Heavy (Adds Stability)
• Smaller Desktop Space

The SHW Electric Height Adjustable Mobile Rolling Standing Desk Workstation allows you to take your PC, laptop, or other gaming system with you around the house. Sure, you could use a portable gaming console, but when you want power you know you need to bring the best. There’s a trade-off, in that you’ll have less desktop space than our other choices for best height adjustable gaming desk. Being able to easily move your gear from one room to another or even just out of the way in your smaller room makes up for it handily though. In other words, this desk is situational, so check it out if it fits your needs.

Where the SHW shines is its less visible components. Under the desks is a metal wire organizer to help you avoid snagging wires (and losing expensive equipment) as you roll it about. There’s also a drawer tray for holding small accessories and a hanger to put your headset on. Due to being made of steel, the SHW Electric Height Adjustable Mobile Rolling Standing Desk Workstation is a bit heavy at just under 60 pounds. So, it is a bit on the heavy side, but this does lend it extra stability.

FlexiSpot E1 Standard Standing Desk

Best Budget Height Adjustable Gaming Desk

$140 $290 Save $150

This FlexiSpot E1 Standard Standing Desk is made of sustainable, durable, and elegant bamboo. It makes it 40% harder than Cherry Wood, which almost eliminates scratching and dents. Bamboo is also the fastest-growing plant and there is no shortage of it. It is an all-natural surface that is also more elastic than ordinary wood. The carbonized coating technology makes the tabletop water-resistant.

The build is strong and stable with a frame and legs that can withstand the weight of a computer and accessories. The keypad option will allow transitioning between sitting and standing.
 

Brand

FlexiSpot

Maximum Load

154 lb

Colors

Black, White, Grey Frames

Desktop Size

48′ x 24′ to 60′ x 30′ configurations

Pros

• High Customization Options
• Good Flexibility for the Price
• Sustainable Bamboo Top

Cons

• Gets Expensive With Add-ons
• The desk’s height isn’t ideal very tall and very short people

When looking at the best budget gaming desks, the FlexiSpot E1 Standard Standing Desk came out as the best height adjustable gaming desk. It uses high-quality materials, including the possibility of a unique and sustainable bamboo top, and has great flexibility for the price. What’s interesting is how much you can customize a FlexiSpot desk when you order from their site. If you get too excited, you’ll run the risk of racking up the numbers on your final price, but you can still maintain the desk to be as “budget” as you want it to be.

The FlexiSpot E1 Standard Standing Desk is a fine addition to your gaming setup. You’ll appreciate the max load of well over 100 pounds and a large adjustment range of over 20 inches for the price. This means you’ll be able to safely carry your desktop case in addition to your monitor and keyboard without worry of failure. You’ll likely even have enough weight (in addition to space and budget) to throw on budget PC speakers as well.

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FAQ

Q: Are adjustable desks good for gaming?

Adjustable desks are good for gaming because they help relieve gamers from the stress of long periods of sitting. Long-term sitting can negatively affect blood flow, sleep, spinal pressure, and many other body factors. Being able to move about freely with the legs during exciting game moments may actually be able to increase game excitement as well.

Q: What is the difference between a gaming desk and an office desk?

On the surface, there is not a large difference between a gaming desk and an office desk. They both provide surfaces for screens, keyboards, mice, and other accessories. Many office desks can serve as gaming desks and vice versa. What separates gaming desks as a niche are features like headset hooks and a battle station aesthetic.