FlexiSpot E7 Pro Review: The Standing Desk I Actually Use

Three Months Later, I Still Like It

I’ve had the E7 Pro since November. Used it every day. Spilled coffee on it once. Dropped a monitor on the frame. It’s held up fine, and I haven’t thought about replacing it — which is the highest compliment I can give office furniture.

The pitch is simple: dual motors, 355 lb capacity, height range from 22.8” to 48.4”, and a 15-year warranty. Matches the $699 Uplift V2 on specs and costs $150-200 less.

The catch? Desktop sold separately. But that’s actually fine — FlexiSpot’s tops are overpriced anyway. Grab a butcher block countertop from IKEA or Home Depot for $80-150. Looks better than any pre-made option.

The Height Range is Stupid Good

22.8” to 48.4”. That’s a 25.6” range. My partner is 5’2”, I’m 6’1”, and we share this desk without reprogramming presets. She sits at 26”, I stand at 44”, and neither of us has to crouch or tiptoe.

Most desks in this price range cap out at 47” or start at 25”. If you’re very short or very tall, the E7 Pro is one of the few options that actually fits.

Stability at Standing Height

Here’s where cheap standing desks fail: wobble. You extend the legs to 44 inches and suddenly you’re typing on a trampoline.

The E7 Pro? Minimal wobble. I measured about 1/4” of lateral movement at standing height when pushing on the desk edge. During normal typing, you can’t feel it. During aggressive typing, there’s a slight shimmy, but nothing that affects work.

For reference, the IKEA BEKANT wobbles nearly an inch at standing height. The difference is night and day.

The Motors Are Silent

I’ve adjusted this desk mid-meeting with my mic hot. Nobody noticed. I’ve tested louder microwaves.

FlexiSpot claims 45 dB, which matches what I measured. That’s quieter than a normal conversation. The Uplift V2 is similar; the IKEA BEKANT sounds like a garbage disposal.

Speed is 1.5” per second. Sitting to standing takes about 10 seconds. Not blazing fast, but fast enough that you won’t skip adjustments out of laziness.

What’s Actually Annoying

The control panel feels cheap. The buttons are mushy, and the display is dim. It works fine, but it feels like they saved $3 on components. At this price point, I’d expect something closer to Uplift’s keypad.

Assembly takes 45 minutes with two people. The instructions are adequate, not great. You’ll need a socket wrench (not included). I’d have paid $50 for someone else to do it.

The cable management tray is basic. It’s a metal trough. Does the job, looks utilitarian. If you want clean cable management, plan to add a raceway or cable sleeve.

Frame Only vs. With Desktop

FlexiSpot sells the E7 Pro frame-only for around $479 on sale. Add their 60x30” desktop and you’re at $650+.

Better move: Buy the frame, then grab an IKEA KARLBY countertop ($189) or a butcher block slab from Home Depot ($80-150). Drill four holes, drop it on the frame, done. Looks better, costs less, and you can refinish real wood when it gets scratched.

If you insist on a ready-made solution, FlexiSpot’s standing desk bundles are fine. Just overpriced.

vs. the Uplift V2

Everyone asks. Here’s the honest comparison:

	FlexiSpot E7 Pro	Uplift V2
Price	$479-549	$599-699
Stability	Excellent	Slightly better
Motors	Silent	Silent
Keypad	Basic	Much better
Warranty	15 years	15 years
Customer service	Good	Legendary

The Uplift is ~15% better for ~30% more money. If you’re spending your own money, get the FlexiSpot. If your employer is paying, get the Uplift.

Who Should Skip This

If you’re over 6’4”: The 48.4” max height might be too short for standing comfortably. Look at the Fully Jarvis (51” max).

If you hate assembly: Get the Vari Electric. Comes pre-assembled.

If you need the desktop included: The bundles exist, but you’re overpaying. Still might be worth it for convenience.

If you want a sit-stand converter instead: Different product category. Check the FlexiSpot M-Series.

The Verdict

The E7 Pro is the standing desk I’d recommend to a friend. Not because it’s flashy — it isn’t. Because it does everything right at a fair price, and the 15-year warranty means FlexiSpot will fix it if anything breaks.

At $479 during sales, it’s the best value in the dual-motor standing desk market. Period.