The benefits of having a stand up desk to work in the office are clear-cut. It’s good for your health, you won’t be as prone to carpal tunnel syndrome and back problems, and you will also have a lot more energy during the day. If that sounds like something you want to do (and it should), then one of the more viable options is getting a pneumatic standing desk rather than an electric one.
Electric standing desks are great for most people, but the ones that are available today aren’t perfect. For one thing, they tend to be somewhat expensive, and that has apparently caused some people to choose not to buy them, even though they really should. But what about pneumatic standing desks instead? We searched around a bit trying to find out more about this type of standing desk, and here’s what we found:
- They are more affordable than electric standing desks.
The fact of the matter is that while an electric standing desk and ergonomic chair cost a couple hundred dollars, pneumatic ones only cost several hundred dollars. This makes them a more viable option for people who are on tighter budgets but still need to purchase such a desk for their office.
Also, they are longer lasting than electric standing desks. We have heard from people who have used them for at least 10 years (or more, depending on how well they are maintained). This is significantly longer than electric standing desks.
- Pneumatic standing desks can be easily customised.
One major problem with electric standing desks is that they tend to be too heavy, which means that it might not be feasible to move them around often if you need to do so (in case you decide to change your office layout or something like that). A pneumatic standing desk is much lighter as compared to an electric one, and this means you can move it around and arrange it according to your preferences.
- Pneumatic standing desks come in a variety of sizes and styles.
Not only is the price of pneumatic standing desks much lower than that of electric standing desks, but the amount of customization you get with the latter is also much lower as well. What we mean by this is that whereas an electric standing desk has one model to fit all people, a pneumatic one can be adjusted to fit anybody who may need it – whether small or tall, young or old, left or right-handed.
- Pneumatic standing desks are made out of safe materials.
One common problem with electric standing desks is that they are made out of materials that might be harmful to your health – such as nickel, lead, mercury, and others. Some people have complained about the fact that their bodies have a negative reaction to these substances whenever they use an electric standing desk. Not so with a pneumatic standing desk – all of its parts are made out of safe materials (besides air, obviously), so you don’t have to worry about any unexpected complications from using it.
- Pneumatic standing desks are safer than electric ones.
An electric standing desk might develop a fault (where the motor stops working, or it falls over and hits you), or you might accidentally electrocute yourself when using it (like this genius guy did). Not so with pneumatic standing desks – they work without a hitch, and they are much safer to use than an electric one would be.
- Pneumatic standing desks come in different sizes.
As we mentioned earlier, the prices of these stationary stands vary greatly depending on the model you choose, but what’s important is that the sizes do as well. If you want a desk that is as long as your whole body, then you will be able to find that size among pneumatic standing desks.
- The mechanisms of pneumatic standing desks are much more reliable than electric ones.
Most people who own electric standing desks worry about their safety because of malfunctions that occur from time to time. How many times have you heard of an electric standing desk falling over and hitting somebody? Pneumatic standing desks are much more reliable than the latter – no matter how much money you spend on them, the probability of them failing is less than one in a billion.
Conclusion
In conclusion, pneumatic standing desks are the better choice for you if you’re looking for a stationary stand that can help you to reduce the effects of carpal tunnel syndrome, back problems and other issues.