The Best Sit/Stand Desk Converters And Risers For Your Traditional Desk

Wish your current desk was a standing desk but you don’t want to (or can’t) replace it? While adjustable desks are great, you don’t need to buy one to get the benefits. There are plenty of desk converters out there, and we’ve looked at the best ones.

What’s a desk converter? While some companies call their products “risers” and some “converters”, the basic premise is the same. They sit atop your desk and when you wish to stand you lift up the work surface, typically on a scissor-lift style mechanism, to standing height.

Each of these desk converters does something useful to enhance your current working space. Whether that’s by expanding the room for your keyboard or simply by providing a little extra space for your arms to rest, there’s a desk riser for you. Typically, desk converters are a great way of giving you extra flexibility on your desk without feeling obligated to buy a whole new piece of furniture. Because, after all, new office desks aren’t cheap and who wants the hassle of buying a whole new sturdy table? Even better yet, if you’re trying to get your boss to sign off on an office purchase, it’s much easier to pitch a $100 desk riser than a $500+ standing desk.

Here’s our pick of the best desk converters currently out there.

Best Premium Adjustable Pick: FlexiSpot Stand Up Desk Converter ($250)

The FlexiSpot Stand Up Desk Converter isn’t cheap by any means but it is exceptionally good for flexibility. The 35″ standing desk riser is designed with standing in mind, but it also has a deep keyboard tray too. It’s so deep you could even place a laptop in there, nice and snug below your monitor set up. If you need to have a lot of paperwork spread out, as well as your monitors, full sized keyboard, mouse and mouse pad, all right in front of you—this is the solution for you.

A quick release removable keyboard tray further improves things, adding some flexibility to the experience. As with other desk converters, a gas spring mechanism means you can easily manipulate things without needing to be strong yourself. It only takes a few minutes to set up too. If you’re looking for a full-size adjustable standing desk, we’d encourage you to check out our review of one of Flexispot’s standing desk models—it’s a great desk and worth every penny.

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Best Budget Model: VIVO Black Height Adjustable Standing 32″ Desk Sit Stand Converter ($100)

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