Best frame overall

VIVO Dual Motor Frame

A butcher-block or custom top on steady dual motors.

Our pick: Best frame overall. The VIVO Dual Motor Frame is a standing desk frame with 2 motors, adjusting from 28.5 to 47.3 inches, rated for 220 lb. It suits a butcher-block or custom top on steady dual motors. The catch: two-stage legs top out at 47.3 in; very tall people want the three-stage version.

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Type: Frames only
Desktop: Frame only
Fits tops: up to 77 x 43 in tops
Height range: 28.5-47.3 in
Motors: 2
Weight capacity: 220 lb

Specs are from the Amazon listing. Height is the desktop height range; add your keyboard tray or desk mat if you use one.

Why we pick it

Dual motors for less than many single-motor desks
4.7 stars from over 1,200 ratings

The catch

Two-stage legs top out at 47.3 in; very tall people want the three-stage version.

Frames only in one line

Legs and motors for your own top: a butcher block, a door, an old desk. Usually sturdier per dollar than the complete budget desks.

What desk height do you need? · Dual vs single motor

Questions about the VIVO Dual Motor Frame

Is the VIVO Dual Motor Frame a good standing desk?

Best frame overall. Dual motors for less than many single-motor desks. 4.7 stars from over 1,200 ratings. The catch: Two-stage legs top out at 47.3 in; very tall people want the three-stage version.

How tall can you be for the VIVO Dual Motor Frame?

Its desktop goes from 28.5 to 47.3 inches. Standing, most people want the desk about at elbow height: roughly 44 to 46 inches at 5 ft 10 in, and 48 inches or more above 6 ft 3 in. People over about 6 ft 2 in may find it short at full height.

Does the VIVO Dual Motor Frame wobble?

Less than most: dual motors and wider leg columns keep it steadier at standing height. Every desk sways a little at full height with a heavy monitor arm.

Who is the VIVO Dual Motor Frame for?

A butcher-block or custom top on steady dual motors.

What VIVO says about it

Active Workstation Legs: Designed for DIY tables, this ergonomic standing desk frame gives you the height adjustment you want with customization options (table top must be purchased separately).
Compatibility: Recommended Table Top Sizes: Length of 40” to 77”, Width of 23” to 43”, and a Thickness of 3/4” and greater (Actual Frame Length: 40” to 57.3”, Frame Height: 28.5” to 47.3”).
Solid 220 lbs Support: All steel construction and a sturdy 2-part column support system hold weights up to 220 lbs when the desk frame is connected to a power source. Leveling feet adapt to nearly any floor surface.
Electric Lift System: The lift mechanism is powered by hidden-drive internal dual motors with 1” per second lift speed. Strong, 2-piece telescopic legs allow the frame to go from sitting to standing height with a simple touch of the controls.
Memory Controller: This easy-to-use push button controller features 3 memory settings to save your desired heights.

From the Amazon listing, in the maker's own words.