I finally found the solution to my muscle aches in this standing desk

Could a height adjustable desk really have health benefits and more?

Boulies Magvida sit/stand desk
(Image: © Rob Redman)

Our Verdict

I really can’t fault the Boulies Magvida. The build quality is excellent. The motors are strong and quiet and the overall experience is excellent. It’s one of those truly useful items that you kind of don’t think about but serves it’s purpose really well. Although I have no way of measuring the health and fitness benefits, I am confident it has a positive influence. It means I choose to not sit for big chunks of my working day and that can only be a good thing. I would, and have, recommended this to friends and family. For the build and load capacity you could easily spend more and that’s without the motors and truly useful magnetic system. I’m sold!

For

  • Large working area
  • Strong and quiet
  • Good range of heights
  • Magnet system

Against

  • Heavy (for set up)

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So many of us spend extended periods working at a desk, sitting for hours on end every day. Even with the best office chairs for back pain, it's well documented that this isn't beneficial for your bodily health ranging from impacting your energy levels to severe muscle and joint problems. Experts have suggested that a height adjustable desk is a great way to combat this, including Harvard Health. There are options available for this, from simple desk toppers with adjustable sections, to be used on an existing desk, to full motorised desks, such as the Magvida talked about here.

While these desks offer comparable adjustability, they are not all equal and Boulies, the developer of the Magvida, is touting a number of features here that raise this above the competition and I’ve been living with for some time now, to see how it performs and whether it has a positive impact.

The Verdict
9.5

out of 10

I finally found the solution to my muscle aches in this standing desk

I really can’t fault the Boulies Magvida. The build quality is excellent. The motors are strong and quiet and the overall experience is excellent. It’s one of those truly useful items that you kind of don’t think about but serves it’s purpose really well. Although I have no way of measuring the health and fitness benefits, I am confident it has a positive influence. It means I choose to not sit for big chunks of my working day and that can only be a good thing. I would, and have, recommended this to friends and family. For the build and load capacity you could easily spend more and that’s without the motors and truly useful magnetic system. I’m sold!

Rob Redman
Editor, ImagineFX

Rob Redman is the editor of ImagineFX magazines and former editor of 3D World magazine. Rob has a background in animation, visual effects, and photography.

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