Is a standing desk worth it? Or is it better to just invest in a better regular desk?

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Just got an entry-level Fezibo standing desk off Amazon: totally worth it.

I really like my electric standing desk. Not cheap but can raise or lower it as I like.

Is there any benefit to a standing desk over one of those table-top standing desk converters?

I have the FlexiSpot converter and am able to fit a 32 inch monitor and laptop just fine. I do kind of like the standing feature for long calls, but there are entire weeks that I go without using it because I forget to

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I have a standing desk and I liked it for a while but then unfortunately I started working very long hours and I found it annoying. If you can work 8 hour days then a standing desk is great. If you consistently work 10-12 hour days then I would recommend a proper task chair. The steel case leap and or the embody or aeron from Herman Miller are popular options.

Definitely worth it

Electric adjustable standing desk has been amazing for me. I stand up for most calls.

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