I tested the Marinamantra Flow - a standing desk that goes so low you can work while sitting cross-legged on the floor

The Marinamantra Flow is a scissor-leg standing desk with exceptional height adjustability, a calming, simple design, a few minor quirks, and overall strong features, especially for a first-generation desk. I'm not sure I can think of another standing desk that lets you work sitting in an chair, standing up, or while sitting cross-legged on the floor.

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  Great range from floor to standing height

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  Power through the leg

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  Simple controller

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  Power up front

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  Built-in cable management

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  Lack of leg room

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  The touchpad can be too sensitive

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  Clicks on height change

I’ve reviewed over 50 desks in the last few years, and I have a pretty good feel for what not only makes for the best standing desks, but also what the standards are, what is consistent across brands, and what makes some stand out compared to others.

What I'm saying is, it’s not often that a ...