Top 5 Best large & spacious Standing Desks For Under $500

If you have a budget under 500 bucks, it might be challenging to find an affordable standing desk that is quite large. And at the same time, you don’t want anything that will just wobble away or fall apart after several uses. 

We’ve also been looking around for a stable standing desk with a spacious desktop area, and we have also discovered some underrated desks that are worth a second glance. 

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Flexispot EC4 stand up desk

The build quality of the EC4 is excellent for a standing desk of this price. And it offers generous space with a 60” x 30″ of the desk area. 

This Flexispot sit-stand desk is ideal for taller people who stand up to 6’5”. And it can also go quite low so petite users will also be able to enjoy the desk without the wobbles. The lack of the crossbeam doesn’t really affect the stability of the desk, and it does make the desk look more slender

For the stability and sturdiness, we were not disappointed. 

 EC4 was reasonably steady at all heights. Reasonably means there was slight movement at the 45-47 inch mark, but you have to exert a bit of effort for the desk to really wobble. 

The EC3 is also a great option, though you will have a faster and smoother transition with the EC4. These two Flexispot units share almost the same features, but of course, the EC4 will be an upgrade, it has a faster and smoother transition.

The biggest limitation of the desk is that it needs 2 people for the setup. And the instructions could have been better. Though several videos on YouTube can help you with the installation, a nice simple instruction could have made the entire package better.

This desk also has a rather generous load capacity. It can bear 275 lbs of weight, so you can use it for an elaborate setup. 

The desk is very spacious and may also suffice for gaming. Though you have to consider that these have T-shaped legs rather than the C-shaped ones that are more favorable for a gaming setup. But the EC4 can be an affordable alternative for a gaming desk. 

And oh, must you be confused if you see an EC7 in the market, this is basically the same as the EC4. The UK market just pertains to the EC4 as an EC7, but they are the same identical unit. 

Overall, this is a spacious and decently sturdy standing desk for the masses. It may lack bells and whistles and may have only memory presets and an anti-collision function as a special feature, but it will definitely hold itself up pretty well. This is great for work, online studying, and may even be sufficient for gaming. 

Purchase link: https://amzn.to/36cZPxE

SHW 55” X 28” standing desk

 This large SHW desk is simple yet elegant. This is more of a light-duty desk since the weight capacity is at 110 lbs. So we can see this is more suitable for studying. You can also use this for work provided you do not have much equipment to place on the desk. 

Though it will not be able to go low enough like the EC4, it can remain steady for average-sized and slightly taller users, even at the max desk height. We recommend it for those who stand between 5’3”-6”.

 This unit also has steel legs so we’re pretty sure it can hold up for a long time. The tradeoff of this spacious desk, however, is that the table comes in two pieces. So you have to fuse them together. 

So aside from the additional labor needed for the setup, the gap or line where the two desk boards meet can be a bit obvious. Thus, most use a mat to cover it up.

You must also ensure that you have properly glued or fused the two parts together, otherwise, wobble can come from the central part of the tabletop. But even with a hint of the line, this SHW desk is pretty gorgeous and looks quite sturdy.

Some users also have trouble aligning the holes of the frame with that of the legs, there seems to be a problem with the QA since we’re not sure if all units had the same issue. Sothis desks can be a workload for some people. Though they are tiny bits, some may not be up for a more laborious DIY.

An advantage is that all the parts use the same type of screw. So you do not have to pair a certain part with a specific crew, which saves time. 

So we reckon it is to make up for the additional time you’re going to spend fusing the two desktop boards together haha. That’s quite clever actually.

Seville Classic Airlift S3 54” x 28” 

 Aside from a spacious desktop, this unit can go faster than the other choices on our list. The max height is 51” so taller users will be pretty happy with this. And The lowest desk setting isn’t too shabby either, it can go as low as 25.6”, still okay for slightly petite users.

The tabletop also comes in one solid piece, so it will appeal better to more users. We were able to let it stand even on a thick pile carpet and it was able to hold its post rather well. It’s a pretty steady and stable affordable desk if you’d ask us. 

The setup is not hard, but you do need to drill holes for the control panel. And that one bit part wasn’t mentioned in the instruction. Customer service wasn’t the best. In case you need to have parts replaced, it can take a while, let alone if you can get hold of them. So you have to be patient. 

It also has other safety features such as a safety lock. So your little ones will not be able to access the desk just like that. And the edge of the desk is contoured and beveled. That makes the unit look more classy, at the same time, it will be easier for you to access the back part of the desk.  

Purchase link: https://amzn.to/3wrOV1q

Babin standing desk with 48” x 24”

This is the smallest among the lot, but it still offers a spacious area if you just have a minimal setup. So this is a great home office standing desk. And oh, this is a rather gorgeous and sleek-looking unit. No one might even be able to tell that it’s less than 500 bucks.

We instantly fell in love with it. It looks clean, sleek, and expensive. The glass top makes it look premium, at the same time it’s functional too. You cause it for making notes or for doodling. Use it as you would a whiteboard

Babin isn’t exactly a household name when it comes to standing desks. You might also have heard of it for the first time. But this is one of those underrated brands that are even more stable and gorgeous than some midrange standing desks. 

It can even go higher than the SHW unit. And speaking of SHW, this desk reminds us of the SHW airlift in glass tabletop, these two look exactly the same. Both also have drawers.

One thing though, it has a crossbeam located at the lower part of the desk. Though we do not love how crossbeams make a desk look utilitarian, they did not do anything negative for this unit. Maybe because it’s not situated at the center or the desk is just too beautiful to mess with. 

Aside from that, it also has features that are very nice to have for its price. It has a Built-in USB Port, seamless Illumitouch lighted control panel with a digital readout that appears with a light touch and fades away when not in use. So this is a real treat for its price. 

As for the stability, this Babin sit-stand desk is quite steady. There aren’t any significant wobbles at all heights. The front of the desk is contoured too. So it adds up to the glam and makes it more ergonomic. 

Inbox Zero Dominion 63” x 28”

This Inbox Zero standing desk is very large, it offers the most spacious working area among the desks on our list.   

It also comes with a cable pipe, stands hooks, and adjustable wheel. So if you’re looking for a very convenient desk that’s not expensive, this is something you need to have. 

You can hang your bag or your headset on the side hooks. And if the cable pipe ensures your area is clutter-free, it’s easy to tread the wires and loop them through the pipe. So you don’t have any more excuses for a messy desk!

This also has a solid build and it has steel legs. It can go as high as 45 “ but we recommend using it up to 40” only to prevent wobbles, it’s minimal but can be a pet peeve for some.

Yes you can get spacious standing desks at a fraction of the cost

A Fully Jarvis that measures 30 x 24 and the more steady UPLIFT V2 42” X 30 cost more than 500 dollars each. These dimensions are quite small if you need a large working area to draw, sketch, make graphs, or just need more space. So if you need a larger working area, that can cost you 800-1000 dollars.

It does not always have to be that expensive!

Some of our options, though not as popular as a Jarvis or an UPLIFT, can meet your needs. These are also pretty stable and sturdy units, so there’s no compromise.