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Received an email this morning of upto 51% off omnidesks stock as an earlybird black friday deal
Seem to be able to get the base Omnidesk pro for $399
https://theomnidesk.com.au/products/omnidesk-pro
Mod Edit: The $399 option (and the $499 option) are both on backorder and won't ship until mid Jan. Only the $599 option is in stock. Thanks jace88.
Seems the best price from memory (Halloween sales etc). I'm tempted but for the larger sizes.
Are there any other similar desks with better value?
What do you mean better "value"?
If you just mean cheaper, than there are heaps.
But value is subjective and this is a very good price for a desk of this quality and features.
I could do without the features if it costs less.
Ikea has a similar desk without the features
Yes , I have seen this in Australian Costco for $499. They stick them time to time but usually sell out fast.
Looks better quality with frosted glass although I don't own either.
I've had a standing desk for a couple of years and I reckon it's great. I'll change heights a couple of times a day and it make a big difference.
Would you recommend this desk to people who remain at a stable height throughout the day?
kind of defeats the purpose. I have this desk, its great and the option of standing even for a short period to stretch your legs and get off the chair adds a good variety.
Is it stable enough to adjust the height frequently with a computer on top? I really like the idea of standing once in a while, although I do have some foot problems from standing at work all day.
@Jasonissm: The desk I have is a similar design, even down a control panel and legs that look the same, and mine has the classic straight edge on the front (there's a small scallop at the back for cable management). I actually have three monitors attached to two sets of arms that are clamped to the back of the desk.
I find it's stable enough to raise and lower regularly with minimal rocking of the monitors. The only time I get any serious motion is if someone comes along when it's lowered and parks their bottom on the edge, then proceeds to either shift around or wave their arms about while talking. When it's at the top height it's a bit more susceptible to moving so I just politely ask people to stop leaning on it. Normal mousing or writing doesn't affect it at all in my case.
The control panel gives you the option of setting up to four custom heights, plus buttons for manually raising or lowering; a single press will move it in 1cm increments, press & hold to keep it moving to the desired height and release to stop. I don't know how strong the motor is on this one; mine moves quite smoothly but after a couple of years I found that if I put too much weight on the top before moving the motor will cut out while raising and I have to press the button several times. It just means I have to be careful not to dump my bag/lunch/junk on it before raising. Once it's up it's plenty strong enough to hold everything.
One thing I do recommend is getting a decent padded mat for standing on. I got mine at Costco for ~$36, but you'll often see various types of them pop up here on OB. I spent the first year complaining of sore feet because I was standing directly on my chair mat, once I got my padded mat it was like heaven (plus my feet and shins stopped aching all the time). I move mine out of the way when the desk is lowered and I'm sitting in a chair, then pull it back into position when the desk is raised and I'm standing.
This deal looks incredibly good. My company shelled out nearly $1k for my desk and I'd say it was almost exactly the same. If you've ever contemplated getting a standing desk then I think this is a great place to start.
@Chazzozz: Wow, thanks so much for the detailed write-up, really appreciate the help! Yeah, I have those padded mats at my work and they're great definitely will look into it.
Would this desk be likely to reduce in price further?
i paid a bit over $300 for one on ebay a while ago. it's working fine and motor hasn't failed yet (1 year). it's probably a cheaper knockoff of this brand name?
Do you have a link to the ebay item by any chance?
Also, just to let everyone know, postage may not be cheap. It will obviously vary in price, but I live in Southeast Queensland (I won’t say where exactly) and postage will cost $100.
I just purchased it from Perth, WA and shipping was still $100. Given the weight and size, that's a bargain as far as I am concerned.
Hey, I asked the same question to someone on the AFTERSHOCK PC Facebook page and they commented that this is the cheapest that they have ever offered it at 51% off, so it seems quite unlikely. I wanted to make sure too, even though I think this is a great price.
You might want to add that the expiry date is the 5th of November, which came through in the email and which I confirmed with the AFTERSHOCK PC Facebook page.
December*?
Yes sorry, my apologies!
Good price.
Bought one few months ago.
Really great so far no complain.
Guys this is amazing value. Got mine last month (smallest size, with pc mount, cable bar, and headphone hanger) for $760 delivered. Kinda bitter it’s $180 cheaper for the exact same setup but it damn worth it.
They’re quick to communicate by email or phone if you have any issues, setup was (relatively) simple with their YouTube video and paper guide. So good being able to press a button and go from standing to sitting in a few seconds.
Also worth noting: nothing stopping you getting the smaller top and then changing in a few years. My plan is to chuck on an IKEA benchtop in a few years when I own a bigger place.
I was thinking that. Thinking I could get it and get a nice wood project panel as a wider top piece for it.
Example
https://www.bunnings.com.au/2200-x-600-x-26mm-acacia-solid-o…
Yep nothing stopping you at all. They even give a rough guide in their instructions on how to position legs/base when mounting any top.
Just be aware of the limit (I think it’s 140kg in total) but even with dual monitors, accessories, and the bench top) you should be well under.
Benchtops only weigh 20kg. Even with monitor and everything else should be less than 40kg let alone 130 :)
@AndyRoo: Astonishing Bunnings sells anything that is formaldehyde free. Everything else they sell is loaded with that stuff from experience. Especially flooring. Nice find.
@andyroo This sounds like a great idea and I'm pretty interested. How would you ensure that the timber doesn't move? You'd get it cut down to size at Bunnings I'm assuming?
I liked your Bunnings project panel idea.
Until I read this "Requires regular oiling, painting or staining to maintain appearance and prolong lifespan"
oiling is pretty easy wipe on wipe off for natural oil.
I just wanted to check if you have an ATX case in the PC mount. It says max height: 474mm, max width: 234mm and min length: 240mm so definitely won't be fitting my Phanteks Enthoo Pro M unless it can go a little bigger?
Nah I’ve got an ITX. I can would trust their limits as it’s sturdy but definitely not going bigger than what they said.
Hmmm free postage would probably twist my arm… An extra 200 bucks to make the same desk 2ft wider is a joke though, so best option for me would be to order 2 small, rather than 1 large desk. Might hold off and see if anything else pops up.
These desks don't pop up. It a slower gradual movement…. Oh I seee what you.. never mind.
Anyone have the 72" and keep a fat gaming rig sitting on it?
If so any flex or wobble?
Just to add on to what you’re saying, how does placing the desk on carpet affect the stability?
I've got the 72" on carpet and it's pretty stable granted my carpet is pretty short. If I rock the table then my monitors on the monitor arms will shake. Also worth noting that with a 24" and 27" monitor on the arms the 72" sags in the middle. I've contacted Omnidesk but gave up trying to fix this.
Damn, I've been looking at these (especially) the 72" which I was planning on buying for a new house I'll be moving into. I have 3 x 27" monitors on a Loctek 3 monitor stand that bolts to the back of the desk and if it sags with a 24" and 27" I'm not holding out much hope for it not to sag with my setup.
I've always been interested in a converting standing desk.. but I like my desk with a return layout (and draws) it seems these sorts of desks are not built with storage in mind.
Are these exclusively online? Wouldn’t mind checking these out in store somewhere
You can check them out at AFTERSHOCK PC in St Kilda (298 St Kilda Rd, St Kilda VIC 3182), which is where my friend told me he first saw the desks. I think that's the only physical store.
Perfect I’ll be near there tomorrow - will have a look, cheers.
Also do people recommend getting the monitor arms? They seem pricey and there are a lot of other providers who offer dual monitor arms, or are they really great and worth the money?
I'm not sure about the quality, but they told me that the tabletop is compatible with offerings from other providers. It's worth asking them on Facebook or the live chat that they offer. I didn't grab the monitor arms because I didn't have an immediate need for them and they weren't within my budget. If you do contact them, let us know how you go, as I've heard good things about the AmazonBasics monitor arms and so they were what I had in mind for the future.
Wait for a special on north bayou from amazon i reckon. Two singles gives better movement range than one double also
Yes, I have the monitor arms and they are really sleek compared to other ones I have used before
Does anyone know if it will be east to put a customised length panel on it.
Like a privacy panel? Check the officeworks ones… I think you can buy parts for them somewhere else on the site https://www.officeworks.com.au/furniture-builder?title=Desig…
Sorry, I meant the benchtop. I want the table to fit into a narrow space of 119 cms, so I need to get the sizing right. The smallest available size would not fit into the length.
Can anyone comment on their experience with the traditional straight edge vs. ergo curved edge?
Definitely keen to hear user experience on the different edge types also. Also, who has the largest sized version and do you think it's actually too large? Cheers
I have a curved, i don't think it makes much difference most of the time. It's probably as much an aesthetic as functional difference. You get a smidge closer to your keyboard/mouse, so i'd say its a little more comfortable in some situations depending on your chair and arm positioning, or likewise when standing. If you can afford it it's nice but i wouldn't lose any sleep over not opting for it.
Thanks mate. I'm leaning towards the 72" personally but still trying to decide if it'll be overkill or not. Definitely keen on pulling the trigger though as I've been eyeing these off for months, but couldn't justify the price. Halloween had me on the fence but at this price? It's impossible to pass up.
@KangaDrew: Just depends how much stuff you want on it. I have my midi tower on it at the moment as been a bit tricky to find an under desk pc mount to fit it without spending too much.
@KangaDrew: When I bought the 72" I wasn't sure whether it was going to be a gimmick or not but when I sat 'into' the desk I really liked it. Would definitely recommend getting the curve.
I kinda regret getting the curved, it does look cooler though.
Since you sit closer into the desk, my knees now hit the cable compartment occasionally underneath the desk, i dont think wouldn't have happened with the straight edge.
(My height is 5'11" and I've setup the height to match the height of my chair arms)
so ymmv depending on your height/thigh/ergonomic chair setup.
$50 postage to Melbourne Metro
I have one of these, curved edge 60" with cable mount. Bought a month ago during the Halloween sale. It's a good solid desk and pretty stable overall. A little wobble when standing but its quite minor and certainly less than i had feared would exist. Bloody filthy i paid $800 for now same thing is $634!
If you want a motorized standing desk, get on this.
Tip - Ignore the assembly manual, it's makes things needlessly finicky. They have a YouTube video that is much better and wish i saw it before putting mine together!!
If you can live with 705 mm minimum height, then I guess it's fine. For me, I ruled this out because it doesn't go low enough.
I'm looking for a short desk for a gaming/study setup, do you happen to have any recommendations?
I consider 120 cm short, so I recommend the omnidesk pro based on never owning it but watching the 'not an influencer' youtube reviews.
@cerealJay: Oh sorry, I meant short in height. You said if you could live with 705 mm minimum height, you should get the Omnidesk, but I'm pretty sure this is still to tall for me.
I'm wondering if you have a shorter desk yourself.
@BoredMartian: tl;dr the officeworks one goes no lower than 705, which is bad. The omni goes down to 600 mm which is good.
for computer workstation I prefer about 65mm height. For me, this gives best ergonomic posture.
Also depending on activity, the lower height means if you put a piano keyboard on desk, you can play comfortably. Or anything involving working with equipment while seated. If the desk goes no lower than 705mm, then your arms will be too elevated.
People often don't lower their seats enough because their desks don't go down far enough. that's why it's good to have a desk that goes down to 60-65mm.
@cerealJay: Thanks! I'm looking for a desk and I thought of getting an Officeworks one, however noticed the tall minimum height.
Appreciate the reply, I'll search elsewhere :)
Is the curve edge worth the extra $100?
Edit: sorry just saw the chain above
They take out a sliver of material and charge you a quarter of the price of the desk for the luxury! Go figure…
Thanks, when you put it like that it's not worth 1/4 of the price
Isn't the curve edge a free option?
No it's $100 extra
I went the standard edge
Moved to standing desks this year, I highly recommended it! Also be sure to get an anti fatigue mat too
I got the Artiss Desk on eBay for about $360 shipped
Link? Can't find it.
100/140cm models
150/160cm models with dual motors
20% off with PITCH20 code, good value. I personally got the 140cm model and its a good size for dual 27 inch monitors.
Not bad, $160 cheaper than the one in this deal for the same size. Is the motor loud? And does the desk rattle at all?
@errorius: I was looking at the 150cm one which was also 70cm. For the 140cm x 60cm one, the difference in price is even higher at $170 cheaper.
@ChillBro: The motor operation is smooth and does not rattle with the weight i got on it.
I would say the "quiet motor" description is a bit off, anybody in the same room as you would hear it clearly. Not loud but noticeable i'd say
@Rapt0r: Do you keep your PC ontop too?
Would a large desk like that withstand 2 monitors and a full size gaming PC?
@Rapt0r Just curious with anti fatigue mat, which ones do you have to go with your standing desk?
Review on the Artiss desk?
I'm thinking about getting one
I put a electric screwdriver/ drill in the hex slot on my $120 aldi standing desk = boom, electric powered standing desk
Upgrade price for the XL seems a little steep…
Any recommended size and gadgets to get with this desk?
hey op
for the screens whats the max size they can handle ? looking at some 32inchs
Also interested. Have 2x31.5in displays and wondering if the dual arm mount would fit them
I just got off the phone to them, so if anyone has questions, they are SUPER helpful.
Their monitor arms are capable of supporting 27" monitors up to 8kg. If you get the dual arms, you can put 2x 27" on but you can't go higher (if using a dual mount). If you're happy with just one monitor though, you can easily attach a 32".
Do you need double arm for 32"?
No, so long as your 32" is under the 8kg weight limit, you only need the one arm.
thabks for the rey looks like i womt beable to grab this….. thanks though good deal still
Interesting timing as I was about to goto Officeworks tomorrow to buy 2 desks.
I have been looking at the Officeworks electric desks, as well as the Artiss on EBAY.
Given the high RRP of these OmniPro desks I am surprised that they appear to be single motor not dual - the duals generally command the prices above $600.
For my needs, a 160cm desk is a nice width.
The Artiss in 160cm with dual motors is about $450 delivered. 1 year warranty. 125kg limit.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Artiss-Standing-Desk-Height-Adju…
The Avante in 160cm with dual motors is about $400 delivered. 1 year warranty. 120kg limit.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20-OFF-160cm-Height-Adjustable-S…
The 72" Omnidesk Pro is $649 delivered. One advantage (other than an extra 20cm of width) it has is a 5 year warranty (if you send them a photo you get free extension from 3 to 5 years).
I am concerned the Omnidesk on the pre-checkout page is saying delivery Jan-Feb 2020!
150cm Matrix from Officeworks only in white is $399. 8 year warranty. 100kg weight limit.
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/matrix-exe…
180cm Stilford from Officeworks in a range of colours $629. 90 kg weight limit, 15 year warranty.
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/stilford-s…
The motors on these sorts of desks are prone to break down, so a long warranty is a big plus.
I am still leaning towards a Stilford from Officeworks, knowing from experience with office chairs that if it breaks within the 15 year warranty period, I simply need to return it to Officeworks for a full refund without hassle or BS. That includes a break of the motor or even unacceptable sag of the desktop.
The all-black Omnidesk is tempting though!
If you scroll down the page there is a box which says the omnidesk is a dual motor
The site says that the omni is dual motor - just have to scroll down the page a bit
edit: double clicked post :( (and beaten)
If you didn't get it already, if you scroll down, you'll find the omni desk is dual monitor.
Dual motor = Omni = $true
what's the significance of dual motor vs single?
distributes the load for the motors…
Sorry guys missed it was dual - appreciate the feedback.
Dual motors are supposed to more evenly handle the load of lifting/declining
This is supposed to result on less stress per motor, meaning longer motor life and less chance of motor failure due to stress.
Hey! I was just about to post this up, I spent so long writing something only to see that you've already posted it up! Nevertheless, I will include the contents of my post here so I can help others make a more informed choice.
Hi everyone! I've been looking for a good quality standing desk for ages and I was about to settle for something at Ikea until my friend showed me this desk called the OmniDesk, which I believe was set up in Singapore and has branched out to Australia under AFTERSHOCK PC. The Omnidesk Pro is described as their 'flagship premium electric standing desk with the widest variety of customizations'.
It's a motorised desk with a height-adjustable console and four configurable memory modes. The desk can apparently hold up to 130 kg (there's a bunch of videos on Youtube showing people sitting on the desk while it goes up and down) and the height range ranges from 60 cm to a max of 125 cm.
I've communicated with AFTERSHOCK PC on Facebook and they have confirmed that this the lowest price they have ever sold the desk, at 51% off. The discount applies to the base model, which is the small version (48x30in) with the 'Signature Straight Edge', meaning it has a depth of 76 cm and a length of 122 cm. You can also grab a large version (60x30in OR 152 cm by 76 cm) and an XL version (72x30in OR 182 cm by 76 cm. The flatpack delivery fee is $50 for VIC, NSW, ACT, SA and $100 for WA, NT, QLD and TAS. If you're in the Melbourne Metro Area, you can also get set up and delivery for $199. However, I wouldn't recommend the latter option as I watched AFTERSHOCK PC's installation video guide on YouTube and it seems super easy to do yourself or with another person: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM3joHaEhsA.
What I really like about the desk and the reasons I have gone to such lengths in writing up this post is that the desk is hugely customisable. I just bought mine today, however, so I can only give real feedback when I actually receive and set-up the desk. At the moment, options are a bit limited in terms of design compared to Singapore, meaning you can only get the desk in black or white (I obtained mine in black) and I got mine in the 'Signature Straight Edge' rather than the 'Signature Ergo Curve' (which essentially cuts off a shallow slice of the desk so you can bring yourself closer to the desk).
Optional accessories include monitor arms, PC mounts, headphone mounts, cable management bars and much more. If there's anyone on here that has got the desk, please comment your thoughts, I feel like I've made a pretty good purchase but I just want to make sure. From my research, these look like the Sony WH-1000XM3 of the adjustable desk world in Australia but correct me if I'm wrong! This is the first time I have written something this long so please leave some feedback, I'm really hyped to set this thing up as my current set up sucks.
thanks for the writeup.. really great info. I am looking into a nice music studio desk which would sit my setup & synths. hopefully the large one would work well
No worries at all! I'm going to be using it for study at the moment and then eventually use it to house a gaming set-up. I wanted to get the XL version, but it was just going to dominate my room, so I settled with a large. I also didn't grab it with the 'Signature Ergo Curve' as I didn't want to lose any desk real estate but I think it works well if you want to shuttle yourself into the desk.
There are these desks that are 'convex'. like the outer slice of a pizza, so you can't even shuffle in. The desk hits my gut before my elbows.
@pizzaofpeace: Feel free not to answer this, but do you think your gut fits in with the general perception of what us OzBargainers look like, or are you on the fitter side? It's actually a great point, as I didn't want to risk the convex shape not being in line with my preferences (or my belly for that matter haha).
@Zenyth: you're making an assumption that OzBargainers generally have big guts, which I don't think is correct. OzBargain is a hugely popular site so it makes sense that OzBargainers would be diversely sized
I'm also looking for the same purposes.. but in order to get a comparable sized desk top to the Ikea Bekant, it looks like we would have to go with the XL which is $599 :S Have you made any decisions?
My main problem with all standing desk that I've tried is they have a slight rocking motion which is fine for "every day" use but may be annoying still.
The real problem comes with large monitors because they oscillate back and forward after every mouse movement.
If they're on a long arm the ocillation is fairly violent and basically results in the monitor looking like it's bouncing up and down on a bungee cord.
Is this desk stable?
Check out Ikea's latest standing desk the "Idasen". I noticed in the store the new leg design from previous version. It now has two angled support braces for each leg. It's not for looks, it does actually make it more stable. I'm tempted to get it, but the price is high and won't be discounted any time soon I'm guessing. (edit: I also dislike how thin and hollow the ikea table top is. If one day I carelessly put my old SLR down a bit hard, will it punch thru the ikea pastry thin surface with all the air pockets youtube showed us underneath? This omni table looks much better in the top!)
Almost certainly not. This desk uses the same frame as 90% of the models built in SEA - JieCang. The selling point of this desk is customization.
Well that's annoying. You'd hope a table this expensive would be rock solid.
Damn. So this desk isn't stable?
I have this desk, pro version 60inch. It does rick a lot in standing positiin. Quite annoying.
Jeez for the price you would expect a solid desk…
Need more votes up. That's ridiculous for a $400 desk to be so unstable.
Is the desktop easily replaceable? Say I wanted something bigger or smaller, could I unscrew the top and put my own on?
Are the legs adjustable to be narrower or wider to accommodate shorter or longer desks? Do you think the small/med/large are the exact same legs with different tops?
What's the depth of the leg support? Could I say put a tabletop on with a depth of 60 or 65cm or would it stick out?