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AndaSeat Xtreme Series Standing Desk: one-minute review

As a first attempt at a budget-oriented standing gaming desk, there are certainly positives for AndaSeat to draw on here. Still, it's clear it could use some refinement moving forward, and in some areas, it does feel rather rushed. Before we get to the bad, let's cover the feature set, shall we?

As standard, you get solid height adjustment ranging from 28.7in to 46.1in (73 - 117cm), multiple width options, with both 47.2in (120cm) and 55in (140cm) variants available, and a choice of colors too (black and white, albeit the white variant is only available at that larger size).

AndaSeat's also included a digital display and control panel (super easy to use), which comes with three separate profiles you configure and save multiple heights on.

Cable management on the whole is a bit of a mixed bag, although there is a cable caddy fixed to the back of the desk below where the monitor would sit, for UK and US plugs. The gaps between it and the desktop, when fully installed, are too tight to actually thread them through.

If you're plugging or unplugging devices into an extension lead back here, you're going to effectively need to unscrew it from the desk before you can do that. That's a shame because AndaSeat's included a metric ton of cable management adhesive tie-off points and cable ties, too, to help with your clean desk endeavors. Oh, and you get, well, a plastic cup holder and a headphone stand that you can screw to it, and that's about it.

Overall design is a mixed bag. It's not entirely square like most modern desks, but actually leans into an older, early 2010s office vibe, with this curved front, which, although perhaps more ergonomic, looks slightly dated in contrast to the cleaner, sharper aesthetic of more modern alternatives. There's also a cutout behind the monitor to allow you to run cables through, which is a nice touch, but that front arch may put many off, as it does make it stand out in a more modern office environment.

The biggest win, though? The price. At $500 US for the white 55-inch variant, and $400 for the smaller 47-inch, it's one of the most affordable standing desks on the market, at least one that's purposely designed for gaming anyway.

(Image credit: Future)AndaSeat Xtreme Series Standing Desk review: Price and Availability

• Costs $400 / $500, around £297 / £370, or AU$562 / AU$703
• Currently only available via AndaSeat's webstore in the US
• Multiple sizes and black/white versions available

Right now the Xtreme series is only available for purchase via AndaSeat's webstore directly, it comes in two sizes currently, either the 47.2in (1.20cm), or 55.1in (140cm), although if you look in AndaSeat's instruction manual for the Xtreme series, there's also mention of a 63in (160cm) version listed too, so I suspect that'll land with us sometime in the future.

This is actually one of the cheapest standing desks out there, specifically designed for gaming, beating out the likes of Corsair's Platform:4 series (which starts at $700), and Eureka's Ergonomic GTG as well ($600). Although it's worth mentioning that both of those do have quite a few more extras than the Xtreme line does here.

AndaSeat Xtreme Series Standing Desk review: specs

Price

$400/$500 around £297/£370, or AU$562/AU$703

Height

28.7in / 73cm (up to 46.1in / 117cm)

Load capacity

154lbs / 70kg

Material

Cold-formed Steel, Laminated MDF

Dimensions

47.2 x 29.5in (120 x 75cm) or 55.1 x 29.5in (140 x 75cm)

Noise level

<50db

AndaSeat Xtreme Series Standing Desk review: design and features

• Solid build quality
• Easy(ish) assembly, but could be easier
• Some features need a rethink

Standing desks are inherently fraught products to launch. It's a difficult market to break into. Not only is it a niche within a niche, but competition is so tight these days that you really do need to bring something special to the table.

When Corsair first launched its Platform line, it was all about those added extras, monitor arms, Elgato support, and all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a company like that. Secretlab came in with all the RGB you could imagine, and Eureka had that funky, curved, angled, glass top thing that you either love or hate (or smash in one bad Valorant run).

AndaSeat's offering is markedly different. The added extras are relatively minimal; in fact, in many ways, it does feel like the company grabbed a Desktronics HomeOne standing desk frame, popped its branding on it, added a curved MDF top, a few optional extras, and called it a day. That's a real issue as it seriously struggles to stand out as a result.

The finish on the desk is just about serviceable as a result of that. It's a laminate MDF top, with a speckled matt coating in black or white. Our sample had a few chips on it and the odd grubby mark too (likely because it shipped all the way to the UK from China), but it's just not that exciting.

The curve in it is similarly highly divisive. It doesn't necessarily look that great by modern standards, and although it is ergonomic and gets you a little closer to your monitor compared to some offerings (these things always seem to be super deep by comparison to most 60cm / 24in desks), it would have been much better served against the current competition with just a flat edge.

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And then there's the cable management, which, honestly, in many ways does feel like the biggest afterthought on this whole project. The gap between the metal cable caddy in the rear and the top of the desk is just ridiculously tight. I cannot thread a UK plug through there, and even if I could, struggling to then try and insert that into the extension lead itself, cramming my wrist through the gap, while haphazardly trying to see what I'm doing while I do it, just feels like a recipe for disaster. Even with that height adjustment.

What's interesting is that AndaSeat's animated GIFs and videos littering the product page actually show that as being almost hinged, like you can drop it down on one side to access the extension load, which honestly would be fantastic, but you can't. It's secured in place with four Allen key screws, and that's it. You could loosen two and bend it down, but you'd likely be damaging that MDF top in the process.

Then there's the cupholder and the headphone holders included as well. Both of which are plastic. A quick glance at the imagery here, and you'll spot I didn't install them. Why? Because they just don't look premium at all. Cheap white shiny plastic with a mottled finish? No, thank you. They certainly don't match the white top finish, that's for sure.

Also missing from the product page is the under-desk PC holder and an elevated monitor stand, too, which would have been nice additional extras to see at least somewhat available on launch. That does make me wonder if the launch itself was rushed to hit a particular quarter, rather than when the product was ready.

Otherwise, building it is, although quite the time consuming process, easy enough to do as long as you follow the instructions; there's not a whole lot that can go wrong here, and the desk frame itself is impressively durable once you've finished with it.

(Image credit: Future)AndaSeat Xtreme Series Standing Desk review: performance

• Multi-profile settings are impressive
• Cable management needs work
• Load capacity is limited

On to the good news, then, once the desk is built, certainly in white, it does look remarkably clean, particularly with the Mac setup I have running on top of it. Now, admittedly, I am testing this in a coffee roastery, but it does fit the whole aesthetic here beautifully, and it'll work just as well in a spacious office, as long as you don't mind that curve I mentioned earlier.

The profile settings and height adjustment, too, are super sleek. There's a child lock on here, and it's incredibly smooth when you're adjusting the height as well. Setting specific profile heights is a doddle (simply pick a height, then press S, and the profile number you want to set it to), so if you do want to swap it on the fly, you can do so super quickly and easily.

As mentioned, cable management, though, leaves a lot to be desired. Not only is the cable tidy tray a pain to deal with, but I feel like the power setup for the height adjustment monitor could have been hidden a bit better as well. If the legs came pre-assembled with the power cable running through them directly, you could have hidden the kettle lead it requires in the top of the desk, rather than at the base of one of the legs.

Total rated load capacity is also quite light, too, at just 154lbs / 70kg. It's certainly considerably less capable than the Platform:4 (330lbs / 150kg), and even the more budget-friendly Secretlab Magnus Evo (264lbs / 120kg). That said, I did sit my own 176lbs / 80kg of weight on it, and it didn't snap in two, so who knows. This is likely a precaution due to the motors and that 18mm thick MDF that sits on top, so don't overdo it if you do invest in it.

(Image credit: Future)Should I buy the AndaSeat Xtreme Series Standing Desk?Buy it if...

You're in the US after a cheap entry-level standing desk
With multiple sizes and a relatively low entry point its remarkably affordable. Best-case scenario, you fall in love with multiple height adjustments; worst-case scenario, you've got a nice, comfortable, deep desk to sit at

You don't want fancy RGB or additional features
It's simple, remarkably so, and in some ways that's a positive, not a negative; there's no overtly gamer emphasis on display here, which is a win in some arenas.

You want curved ergonomics
You'll either love or hate that front curve, but if you're willing to take a chance on it, it does provide a modicum more ergonomic freedom than a standard flat desk

Don't buy it if...

You're looking for something a little more premium
Although it's impressively affordable, AndaSeat's cut some serious corners to make that a reality, from the MDF top to the cheap accessories.

You value good cable management
It's technically there, but you almost have to strip the desk down to get access to your extension leads again.

Also consider...

AndaSeat Xtreme Series

Corsair Platform:4

Secretlab Magnus Pro

Price

$400/$500, around £297/£370, or AU$562/AU$703

$699.99 / £799.99 / around AU$1,600 or $899.99 / £999.99 (Elevate) / around AU$2,000

$799 / £770

Height

28.7in / 73cm (up to 46.1in / 117cm)

29in / 74cm (up to 48in / 122cm Elevate)

25.6-49.2in / 65-125cm

Load capacity

154lbs / 70kg

330lbs / 150kg

264.6lbs / 120kg

Material

Cold-formed Steel, Laminated MDF

Steel, laminate / birchwood

Steel, wood fiberboard

Dimensions

120 x 75cm (47.2 x 29.5in) or 140 x 75cm (55.1 x 29.5in)

29in / 74cm x 47in / 120cm x 30in / 76cm

59.1 x 27.6 x 25.6-49.2in / 150 x 70 x 65-125cm

Noise level

<50db

~50db

N/A

Corsair Platform:4
The ultimate high-end gaming desk, ideal for creators and those who crave high-quality materials and Elgato support. It's expensive, yes, but the functionality feels almost endless.

For more information, check out our full Corsair Platform:4 review

Secretlab Magnus Pro
A rival for the Platform:4, but in a Secretlab package? Probably, with exceptional cable management, a great built-in controller, sleek, professional, and with a ton of magnetic accessories, it's seriously slick.

For more information, check out our full Secretlab Magnus Pro review

How I tested the AndaSeat Xtreme Series Standing Desk

• Built and used by hand, solo wherever possible
• Extensive work in an industrial environment
• Direct comparisons made to similarly priced competitors

I actually requested the Xtreme Series be shipped directly to a coffee roastery I work at, for two reasons primarily. Firstly, so it could be used in a working capacity (managing a coffee roastery is a hectic business), and secondly, to act as a coffee tasting table for clients and guests, to see if its versatility extended beyond just the technical capacity.

With direct feedback from multiple clients and colleagues, and used in a wide range of activities for multiple weeks, both gaming, working, and in an industrial capacity, it gave me a fantastic idea of just how this desk contends not only with modern standing desks, but also in more taxing environments.

First reviewed February 2026

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