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Elevate your desk with an adjustable monitor stand

Item: LogiLink Schreibtischaufsatz
Rating: 4
Author: Darina Schweizer

Darina Schweizer

18.4.2024

Translation: Elicia Payne

Pictures: Darina Schweizer

I’ve been sitting down for too long now since working from home. In order to be upright more, I’ve purchased a monitor stand. It’s practical, but not perfect.

It’s always been a mystery to me how people can get back pain from sitting. They’re not exactly slaving away, I thought. They sit comfortably on their ergonomic chairs. What could possibly happen?

Nothing. And that’s precisely the problem. Eight hours and more in the same bent banana position – I can feel it as I write. I’m working from home more regularly now, the stints are getting longer and I’m busy studying for my further education. The consequences? A stiff shoulder and a sore back. Classic.

Studies show: The more time you spend sitting each day, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and cancer. Movement and sport only help to a certain extent. The best thing to do is keep standing up. This not only counteracts back and neck pain, but also activates the metabolism and large muscle groups. Your body uses more energy and your brain is supplied with more blood. This improves your concentration, learning and performance

«Ha!» I think, «It’s the chair.» So I dig out my expensive office chair from my student days. But my shoulder isn’t a fan. «Ha!» I think, «It’s the table.» So I set it up higher, slide a footstool underneath it and adjust my body to every conceivable angle that Dr Google recommends. But my back continues to complain.

And then I realise: «Ha! It’s me. I should stand more.»

Painful transport

It’s my team’s office day at the headquarters. A few days ago I had an adjustable monitor stand delivered to the office. Due to space and cost, I decided against a standing desk. The stand should be small, handy and easy to reposition. I was won over by the Logilink model rated 4.7 out of 5 by the Galaxus Community, as there’s space for two screens on the main shelf. The price is a lot more appealing than the Newstar model with its two strange grip holes. Plus that one’s too big for me. The Xantron model and the Digitus model also appear too bulky at over 90 centimetres in length.

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only 16 of 18 remaining

Monitor stands

CHF229.– was CHF254.–

Neomounts Stand-sit workplace

Monitor stands

CHF87.90

Xantron Sit-stand desk attachment

Monitor stands

CHF104.–

Digitus Writing desk attachment

That’s why my eyes widen when I see a huge package on a trolley wheeled up to me as I pick up my stand. The packaged monster weighs around 15 kilogrammes. I begin to think taking public transport might be a real headache. After the stand parts have tipped over four times and bumped into several commuters on the S11 – the material hasn’t been scratched despite being «Made in China» – I arrive home breathless. For once I must admit, public transport isn’t always convenient.

That’s roughly how I felt with my giant piece of furniture on public transport.
Source: Sebastian Jabbusch, X

An easy assembly

Still, the assembly is smooth. The 16 small parts, which at first frighten me and my two left hands, are clearly labelled. The 79.5 x 30 centimetre keyboard shelf attaches to the 80 x 40 centimetre main shelf literally in the blink of an eye. However, I’m still not sure exactly what the adhesive foam parts are for.

Now I heave the stand onto the table. It looks gigantic in black but unfortunately there are no other colours. Visually, it’s somewhat reminiscent of a lifting platform on a building site. The Relaxdays model made of wood would have been much easier on the eye. However, that one only had space for one screen and can only be adjusted to predefined heights. I guess looks aren’t everything.

Visually, the monitor stand still has room for improvement.
Source: Darina Schweizer

Apprehensive loading

Now it’s time to «load» my platform. It can allegedly withstand up to 15 kilogrammes. I’m relieved to see that my laptop and screen fit next to each other without any problems. I could also attach a monitor arm. The keyboard and mouse fit on the shelf underneath too. However, when I align the two next to each other, I suspect that things might feel quite tight.

The height can be adjusted with a push lever which sits under the main shelf on the right. Raising to a maximum of 50.5 centimetres is very easy thanks to the gas pressure spring. This is a pneumatic spring with a built-in damping mechanism that gains force using gas. You often find them on slatted bed bases, office chairs and car doors. When lowering it down, you need to put a bit of pressure on the shelf. No big deal, I’m strengthening my back muscles, I think to myself.

As soon as I press the handle at the right-hand side, ...
Source: Darina Schweizer

... it activates the gas pressure spring and the monitor stand can be easily raised and lowered.
Source: Darina Schweizer

Somewhat narrow and wobbly...

Now it’s time to get to work. As I stand in front of my new office addition and start typing, I notice two things:

If I push the keyboard too far back, when I type I bump my fingers against the top shelf. If I put it closer to me, towards the rounded ergonomic edge which doesn’t add any aesthetic value, it risks plummeting to the ground. There’s not much space.

The keyboard surface is a little too narrow. The rounded ergonomic edge may be useful for some people, but I’d prefer a little more space instead.
Source: Darina Schweizer

The stand also wobbles slightly if I hit the keys too hard. But I’d have to be in a typing frenzy for that to happen:

... still more advantages than disadvantages

However, apart from minor quirks, there are many plus points. Resting your hands on it feels very pleasant. The edges of both shelves have a flattened design. This means that the edge of the table doesn’t pinch your wrist – something that my model has over many other stands and even standing desks. The shelf for the monitor is also sufficiently long. It’s around ten centimetres shorter than its competitors mentioned above. On the other hand, it saves space because there are no unsightly grip holes.

The slot on the monitor shelf is ideal for a tablet but a little deep for a smartphone. I can just barely access fingerprint unlock on my phone. It’s a bonus for students and other people who work a lot with paper because A4 sheets fit perfectly into the gap. To stabilise them, you can simply slide a piece of cardboard behind them.

Not just for tablets, there’s also plenty of space for A4 sheets in the gap.
Source: Darina Schweizer

On the other hand, the slot is a bit too deep for a smartphone, I can barely reach the fingerprint scanner.
Source: Darina Schweizer

That’s not all, the monitor stand also works perfectly well when seated. I’ve realised now what the foam pieces that I stuck to the underside are for. Namely, they stabilise the keyboard shelf. The cable holders underneath are also practical. They bring at least a semblance of order to my cable clutter.

The height of the screens works when seated too. Please ignore the tangled cables.
Source: Darina Schweizer

What’ss your home office set-up like? Let the Community and me know in the comments!

In a nutshell

Great relief on slightly shaky legs

The monitor stand has taken my desk work to new places. But, I did notice some minor flaws. The keyboard shelf is a little too narrow. Unfortunately, the gap on the upper shelf is too deep for smartphones. The stand can also wobble slightly if I hit the keys too hard. It’s a shame it’s not available in white or a wood look. This would make it look airier on the table.

Other than that, the stand, which is manufactured in China, has a high-quality finish. Despite transportation by train and several falls, it’s not been scratched. Even the «christening» of spilled black tea left no traces.

Despite a few flaws, I think the monitor stand is actually a sensible purchase. Since I’ve been standing more regularly, my neck and back pain have disappeared. What’s more, I feel like I can concentrate for longer. I have literally outgrown myself.

Pro

high-quality workmanship
scratch-proof
easy to raise and lower
easy on the back
flattened edges
ergonomic
easy to move around

Contra

slightly wobbly
keyboard shelf a little too narrow
somewhat clunky appearance in black

Monitor stands

CHF98.90

LogiLink Schreibtischaufsatz

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Darina Schweizer

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I love anything with four legs or roots - especially my shelter cats Jasper and Joy and my collection of succulents. My favourite things to do are stalking around with police dogs and cat coiffeurs on reportages or letting sensitive stories flourish in garden brockis and Japanese gardens.

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