Autonomous - Desk 5 Pro Expanse

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I bought an Autonomous standing desk (70x30) during COVID and was relatively happy with it. I had 2 LG 27" monitors mounted that come with an integrated pillar stand and had small but ignorable monitor shake. I then made the fatal mistake of redeeming Chase credit card points for two Apple 27" Studio Displays around Holiday '23 when Chase runs a points sale.  I started with some cheap-ish monitor arms from Amazon. They shook like crazy when I typed at any height. I swapped them out for some more expensive Herman Miller arms, thinking that sturdier arms would lead to less shake. Nope. It was all just the desk. My "Free" monitors led me down a very expensive path of replacing my entire desk setup. I was already in too deep, so I decided to go essentially as sturdy as I possibly could. After a bunch of research, I decided on the Apex Pro L Shape from Deshaus with a custom top. They seemed to be the only six leg option out there for maximum stability, and I feared upgrading my desk to something and still suffering from wobbly monitors. I opted against the Apex Pro Max because I was going with a kind-of non-traditional size. It's 72x25" and 50x25" deep (instead of my previous 30in deep) to try to free up some floor space that was now occupied by the L extension. The Max only supports as shallow as 27.5" I think. I sourced the top from Home Depot's kitchen counter section, and had a woodworker cut and join the two to make the shape. [Link to wood](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-6-ft-L-x-39-in-D-Finished-Saman-Solid-Wood-Butcher-Block-Island-Countertop-With-Live-Edge-saman-6ft/319222221) So, pros and cons of the new desk: **PROS** * STURDY. It doesn't move. I can push on the thing at standing height and the monitor movement is imperceivable. Absolutely zero sway at sitting heights. * I love the custom top with the faux live edge. Smooth and comfortable * The addition of the L space gives me a ton of usage for lunches at my desk or other projects * The sit/stand motors and keypad seem reliable. I got the Bluetooth one with some satisfying "rocker"  **CONS** * This is probably exacerbated by my choice of depth + wood height (1.5in), but when I'm sitting at the desk, the mounting rails are pretty close to the outside of the top, and my chair arms will bump into them * I promised myself I won't let these monitors also make me upgrade my chair * I got the "Bluetooth enabled" hardware that connects to AiDesk. The App will connect to the desk and show me the current height, but all of the other functionality (adjust height, reminders to stand, etc) is totally non-functional. Garbage app * Deskhaus didn't really have great hardware add-on options to support a tech heavy desk build. Their power solution is only 6 plugs and they don't have options for holding power strips or bricks that come with  monitors/peripherals. I went on Amazon and slapped a bunch of things together to support the underside of the desk * Uh, expensive Overall, I'm super happy with the change and extra space afforded through the L addition. This subreddit was a useful resource for me for research, but I found the info on L Shaped standing desks was a little light, so I thought I'd pay it forward. https://preview.redd.it/xc3f7sgp0tfe1.jpg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dcda5c29f8ec25643e8fbe644db62c67fb0da6c7

yeh, you’re not alone. wobble and noisy motors are the two things that pushed me to upgrade. It’s wild how inconsistent standards still are if stability is one of your top pain points, maybe look into the Desk 5 Pro from autonomous. I got it when my old desk started sounding like a blender and the dual motor setup has been way quieter and smoother so far. curious what's your biggest priority rn?

honestly I get where you're coming from, I was in the same “scrolling endlessly for a positive review” loop lol. With any brand, there’ll always be mixed comments, some people overload the desk, some have uneven floors, some assemble it wrong, so it’s hard to get a clean signal from mah own setup though, the Desk 5 Pro's been solid. I guess I sound like I’m hyping Autonomous too much LOL but it’s really just because I actually use it daily so I feel more confident talking about it just checked their site again and they’re running black friday already, it’s $549 now, lower than what I paid… kinda wishing I didn’t buy so early. hope you end up with a desk that fits your setup well bro!

Yeah I’ve actually been using an Autonomous desk for a little over a year now, got into it thanks to a coworker who wouldn’t stop raving about theirs If leaning toward a DIY setup, they do sell just the desk frame separately. I remember seeing a pretty solid review post about it here on reddit not long ago, probably in their official sub That said, since it’s black friday season, I’d honestly just go for the full Desk 5 setup instead. the sale price is a steal right now and it saves you the hassle of hunting down a separate tabletop (and paying double shipping). I’ve got the Desk 5 myself and it’s been great so far, sturdy, smooth and exactly what my coworker said it would be. Haven’t run into any major downsides yet The other 2 brands OP mentioned are solid too, but they’re definitely a bit pricier. So just check out the current sale first and see what fits your budget, hopefully this helps a bit with op's decision!

I’d prefer the Autonomous desk, pretty solid and priced around $500. No need to spend $800–$1k on a desk.

You can try the Desk 5 Pro from Autonomous. It has all the things you’re looking for and a great design as well. [https://www.reddit.com/r/AutonomousLounge/comments/1n5whbr/smartdesk\_5\_impressions/](https://www.reddit.com/r/AutonomousLounge/comments/1n5whbr/smartdesk_5_impressions/)

Oof, I feel you on the back pain. That's what finally made me pull the trigger on a standing desk last year. For Black Friday specifically, my advice is to check the weight capacity and motor quality, not just the price tag. A lot of "deals" are just wobbly desks marked down. That said, I've been tracking prices and Autonomous has their Desk 5 starting at $299 right now. I genuinely haven't seen a mid-range brand hit that price point before. Their desks are usually solid quality (mine's been going strong for a year). For a first standing desk or if you're on a budget, that's probably one of the better deals I've seen this BF. Just make sure you measure your space first, assembly is straightforward but these things are heavy lol

I've tested a few desks over the yrs and between these two, I ended up leaning toward the Autonomous desk 5 Pro for a couple of reasons, mainly the stability under load and the smoother height transition if u are jumping from a 10-yrs ikea desk, the upgrade will feel huge either way. out of curiosity, what setup are u planning to run on it? ur load might be a deciding factor

another Auton desk owner! Mine's been a tank for about five years too, still going strong. They really hold up!

used to think standing desks were just for influencers lol, but the benefits of standing desk vs sitting became real for me after trying one. i also got the same one and it hit the right combo that affordable, smooth and minimal enough not to ruin my space aesthetic

Totally agree that Desky and Autonomous sit in a higher tier, the build on both is noticeably sturdier than a lot of the mid-range frames out there. If OP's already considering Autonomous, their Desk 5 pro is worth a look. I tested it not long ago and was impressed by how stable it stays even fully raised (I’m \~5'10”), no wobble with dual monitors for an under $600 deal

hey, I totally get your dilemma, I’m around 5’2” and had the same struggle with desks being too tall. Having to use a footrest just feels… off after a while. I noticed you’re really focused on aesthetics and minimum height, which makes sense. From my research and experiences, the Autonomous desk 5 is actually pretty solid for that. The build quality feels a lot sturdier than some other mid-range desks I’ve tested. I saw they also have a BL sale going on now then u can be grabbed it for just $299 girl... I envy u, wish I buy it later out of curiosity, when you measured your workspace, did you check how much clearance you have under your desk for leg movement if you go with it? Just wondering if it might feel cramped or not

for anyone asking about the best height adjustable standing desk in the $300–400 range, I’d honestly say the autonomus desk 5 is hard to beat. [Link](https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks/autonomous-desk-5) here if you wanna check specs

got autonomos desk 5 around this time last year for their early holiday sale. setup was easy, lift is smooth and quiet, the bult in tray actually got me outta lots of cable trouble had it for about 6 months now and no complaints, feels sturdy and looks clean. if you’re eyeing it for black friday, i’d say it’s worth your thought

DIY standing desk plans looked like a dream to me. But i started with nothing then I ended up wasting weekends sanding and fixing wobbles. Decided to cave this [autonomous desk 5](https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks/autonomous-desk-5) from a friend rec Rock solid frame, smooth lift, looks clean. Not dirty cheap, but worth it for something that just right

been using a standing desk for about 6 months now, honestly didn’t realize how much sitting was draining my energy till I switched. I went with the [autonomous desk 5](https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks/autonomous-desk-5) and it’s been solid so far with smooth lift, quiet motors and it actually fits in my tiny room

Three months ago, I purchased the Autonomous Desk 5, and it has been serving me well. I paid less than $300.00 and am more than satisfied with everything.

I have the Autonomous Desk 5, and it works well for my home office setup, offering good value for the price.

I purchased the Autonomous Desk 5 three months ago and am happy with it; it's a good value in my opinion.

Last month, I purchased an Autonomous Desk 5, which features a tray underneath for managing cords and cables. This addition has proven to be beneficial for my needs. Although I wasn’t explicitly looking for this feature when searching for a standing desk, it has turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

I have one that starts lower so probably an older version. I have a Desk 5 and yeah. Height wise was a tiny bit of an issue since I bought it for my partner

Mine is 2-stage I believe