The FlexiSpot E7Q standing is an imposing desk, but this statuesque addition to your home office is built to tank any amount of action thrown at it.
The FlexiSpot E7Q is a premium standing desk that will set you back around £899.99 / $999.99 RRP, but don’t expect any cup holders or RGB for that price. This potential support for daily raids into Aeternum is all about selecting the right build. From the moment the E7Q dropped on my doorstep, it was obviously different to other office desks I’ve had before. The FlexiSpot Comhar Pro and E7 desks might be superb options for standing or slouching trough hours of intense action, but this truly signaled the arrival of a heavyweight. Coming in at around 60 KG / 132 Pounds in total, the two packs that makeup the base and legs of the E7Q Odin are somehow dwarfed by the ability to house a 180 cm x 80 cm desktop, which we did get to try out.
Specification
- Columns 4
- Motor 4
- Max Load Capacity 200kg
- Travel Speed 40mm/s
- Electrical Input 100V-240V
- Height Range 605-1255mm
- Width Range 1100-1900mm
- Recommended Tabletop Dimensions 1400-2400mm(B) (All desktops do not have pre-drilled for E7Q and require electric drill holes)
- 800-900mm(T)
- Keypad Premium
- Anti-collision Function
- Child Lock
Despite immediately taking over almost any available space, transforming the prepackaged E7Q into a fully formed standing desk was almost worryingly simple. The weighty desk components come securely placed between cardboard and hard foam packing and are very nearly fully assembled from the off. Four legs and pre attached motors, two sets of connecting beams, a pair of side brackets, and accessories came clattering out but don’t require an IKEA degree to put together. Flexispot provide an adequately illustrated set of instructions that are well thought out and generally make sense. A set of labeled screws and a handy T shaped screwdriver are the sort of touches that are also welcome in a pricey option. All in, first impressions were very positive with the expectation that this was going to be a simple build.
Setup
Getting this desk from. A flatpack to fully functioning device is surprisingly pain free. Assuming you aren’t going to drop anything then the scarcity of parts, a minimal number of screws, and an unambiguous construction means that there’s little time wasted in working out where everything goes. That’s further helped by a well thought out set of instructions that come with plenty of pictures, a set of prepackaged screws, and a handy extra screwdriver that is mild overkill. Even the machining and alignment of screw holes leaves little in the way of resistance to your efforts, so power tools were discarded for a slimline screwdriver and allen key.
While overall construction took less than 30 minutes, I would, suggest that you resist adding the table top until the last moments, rather than attaching it then flipping this desk over. It’s just wasted effort on extra weight.
A Stand-up Job
After the desk is upright and a table top attached, It’s little effort to attach the deskside controls, add the included cable next, and hook up the power. A control box turned power distribution is easily screwed into the underside of the table, while the lift remote can be positioned flush against ether end of the accompanying desktops. The result makes for a simple but commanding presence in any space. Almost statuesque, the mix of metal and wood doesn’t demand attention, but it still gets it. If classic gaming black doesn’t do it for you then more natural color options are available too, including white, maple, and bamboo top. All of those extra toppings will set you back a cool couple of hundred dollars so do bear in mind that the E7Q will also take your existing tabletop if it fits.
Once it’s in place the E7Q dominates space. It screams stability and can easily lift me with no stuttering. Movement is remarkably clean, and the motors never really peak up above the general background of an air cooled gaming rig. It’s easy to use, with programmable heights, a child lock, a three-tier anti-collision system, and the ability to extend from 1100cm wide to 190cm. It hits every requirement, and yet there are draw backs. The minimalist design of the E7Q extends beyond design aesthetic. For an admittedly expensive desk I feel that USB-C power and even omnidirectional pass through could have been on the table. Instead, there’s a single USB A power port attached to the control panel. The fabric cable net is functional, but I would suggest picking up one of the more permanent cable ducts for an extra $30.
I’ve been using the Flexispot E7Q for a few weeks now and if you’re looking for an all in one, this will carry your PC, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, every peripheral you can throw at it, and keep on standing. It’s probably the biggest desk I’ve used, and I don’t know if I’ll get used to the cramped surroundings of a more economical model again. If you’re looking to go bigger then the E7Q is available now from the FlexiSpot website with a set of significant discounts running up until the 31 May as part of the brand’s 7th Anniversary sale.
