Ergotron WorkFit-TS Review: Incredibly Sturdy, Small Footprint Standing Desk

My family bought our first house this summer, and as a result I finally, after many years, have my own office area. (It’s, um, fire orange at present, which is on the home improvement list.) I was quite excited, then, for the opportunity to review the Ergotron WorkFit-TS Sit-Stand Desktop, which rests on top of a standard desk to provide adjustable height options.

Unboxing the WorkFit-TS, I was pleased to see that it comes almost completely pre-assembled — the only unattached piece is the keyboard tray, which slides into place and locks with two twistable knobs.

The other thing I noticed right away, though, is that this product is heavy — it’s around 50 lbs, so be sure the desk you’re placing it on is sturdy enough to support that weight along with anything else you might put on it. The maximum weight supported by the WorkFit-TS itself is 25 lbs.

For my setup, total installation time was under 15 minutes and it looks very nice, I must say. The WorkFit-TS is raised by clasping levers on both sides of the unit and gradually allowing it to lift; to lower the surface, hold those same two levers but…