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Autonomous Desk 2
CAD 599
Standing Desks

Autonomous Desk 2

4.73741 reviews
Surface: WhiteSurface: White
Size: 53" x 29"Size: 53" x 29"
Platform: WhitePlatform: White
Model: 2-StageModel: 2-Stage
2-stage model highlights
Dual motors lift 250 lbs smoothly
Adjusts from 27.2" to 46.5" in height
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10-year warranty
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Autonomous Desk 2
Free shipping Oct 07
CAD 599

Check out Autonomous Desk 2 owner stories

James Nguyen
Software Engineer
US

"Sturdy build at an affordable price. The sit-stand functionality keeps me moving instead of sitting all day, the matte top resists stains and scratches, and the four memory presets plus clean cable management fit my dual-monitor setup perfectly."

Watson
Tech Reviewer
US

"I tried hard to wreck the Autonomous Desk 2 and couldn't. The surface shrugs off water and scratches, it barely vibrates even with a full glass on top, and the steel frame held me sitting on it fully raised."

Elsa Scola
Software Engineer
Spain

"This standing desk has been a game changer — one tap on the presets and I'm switching between sitting and standing all day. Standing through meetings keeps me focused, and a week in it's been so great to work with."

Cascee
Tech Reviewer
Australia

"Two months in and I have nothing bad to say about this desk. It's roomy enough for dual monitors, a laptop, and my notes, the motor is powerful but smooth on the way down, and one-button height presets make it easy to move throughout the day."

Jayden Coyer
Content Creator
US

"The Autonomous desk ties my whole PS5 setup together — clean white top, four digital height presets, and dual cable management. It moves quietly and flawlessly, whether it's a gaming rig, a workstation, or a productivity setup."

Geek Street
Content Creator
United Kingdom

"The Autonomous Desk is the foundation of my cleanest setup yet — solid steel frame, zero wobble, and an impressively smooth, quiet motor. Four presets and a built-in cable tray keep everything minimal and tidy."

Desk 2 is the standing desk we shipped in 2015.

It's the baseline of the lineup — the frame with the most hours behind it.

The frame holds monitors, PC, and accessories without cursor jitter.

Dual motor lifts to four presets. Anti-collision stops the desk if it meets resistance.
250lbs
Lift capacity
4
Presets
1.1inch/s
Lift speed
Frame of desk
Frame of desk
Frame of desk
Frame of desk
Frame of desk
Bamboo, oak, black, white. Matte, dense, quiet under your palm. Rounded front edge, no wrist bite at hour twelve.
1.1inch
MDF core thickness
FSC
Certified wood
Surface overview
Surface
Surface
Surface
Same frame architecture since 2015.

Three revisions, no full redesign.

Motor swap in 2019, anti-collision added in 2022.
50,000
Cycle test
SPCC
Steel grade
factory
factory
Desk 2 is the chassis we ship the most. The one most of our team works on.
customer review
customer review
customer review
customer review
customer review

Dimensions

Frame footprint
39.8" - 59"L x 23.6"W
Top
53"L x 29"W x 1"H
(or 70.5"L x 30"W for XL)
Height range
27.2" - 46.5"

Performance

Motor
Dual
Lift speed
1.1"/sec
Noise
<45 dB
Capacity
250 lbs
Anti-collision
Yes

Materials

Frame
SPCC steel
Top
Warp-proof MDF wood

Warranty

Frame
10 years
Top
2 years

Other

Assembly guide
View here (opens in a new tab)
Certifications
ANSI/BIFMA, UL
Desk specs

Setups and feedback from customers.

4.7
Based on 3,741 reviews
Anna B
Anna B
“Stand during meetings and sit while programming.”
“After 3 weeks with my SMD Core I am really really happy. First of all I’ve been able to close the standing rings on my watch lol, and I’ve been enjoying how easy it is to change heights. I normally s ...”
sasha.codes
sasha.codes
“The 70-inch desk fits a 49" Samsung CRG9 gaming monitor, a Lian Li O11D MINI PC tower, and my MacBook Pro.”
“A big thank you to my 70" desk for my new work, gaming setup. Since I moved to a larger space this year, I planned to build a gaming setup but it didnt make sense to have a completely different setup. ...”
Zach B
Zach B
“8+ hours a day as a wfh software developer. The desk handles my 3-monitor setup easily.”
“4.5 stars. Satisfied with product and customer service. Short term review: I've had the product for a little over 2 weeks and I spend 8+ hours a day with it as I am a software developer and now work f ...”
The U
The U
“Good enough for the folks at Wework (in the pic).”
“We’ve seen a bunch of standing desk options out there. There are some very cool ones, some high tech ones, some lame ones but they all have one thing in common. They cost more than what they have. The ...”
Mike
Mike
“Found Autonomous from a happy friend who purchased one during Kickstarter.”
“All my reviews are verified purchases and I don't like the reviews that are not. However this was only available from the manufacturer until now. I am a photographer in Rocky mountain area. Spend a lo ...”
@agiputraaspian
@agiputraaspian
“Favourite work space.”
“This is the work space I sit on everyday. Love it.”
@camxpetra
@camxpetra
“My Autonomous Desk 2 has been holding up my setup for years now and it's awesome!”
“I love it.”
@lifewithmel2
@lifewithmel2
“set up my desk with me ux designer edition 👩🏻‍💻 ”
“I love it.”
@justinbieshaar
@justinbieshaar
“"Your home office should be a reflection of your goals and aspirations. If it no longer serves you, don't hesitate to make changes that align with your vision." - James Clear”
“In the end I am so satisfied with Autonomous their product. This table top has done so well over the years, it barely has any damages! But also I have been able to transform the core of this desk into ...”
Carolina d
“I'm an engineer who now is fully remote so I decided to make an investment for a good desk and I'm very happy I chose this one.”
“I love this desk! I've had it for about three weeks now and it's perfect. I'm an engineer who now is fully remote so I decided to make an investment for a good desk and I'm very happy I chose this one ...”
Aaron H
“The first desk took 12 weeks to arrive and it was a twin motor unit.”
“I have purchased 5 AI desks for employees at my company. The first desk took 12 weeks to arrive and it was a twin motor unit. We all loved it! I placed three more orders for four more desks befor ...”
C A
“However, life not dictated I needed to spend 8 - 10 hours in my little office at home.”
“My move to remote work life was much like any others. Swift and uncertain! I found myself in my uncomfortable chair, with my large uncomfortable desk that normally would be OK for a few hours of work. ...”
Paul H
“Like a lot of people considering a standing desk, I get a lot of back/neck issues if I sit at my keyboard all day.”
“Like a lot of people considering a standing desk, I get a lot of back/neck issues if I sit at my keyboard all day. In the past I was fortunate enough to get motorized standing workstations from my emp ...”
Ashton W
“Only downside is that there is some slight wobble leaning on it when the desk is fully extended, but i only notice it because I have a pole mounted 26lb 40 inch monitor which clearly effects the stability a little bit.”
“I was pleased by the quality of the desk given the price. The motors work well. The 70in walnut top is very nice, i have some nice wood furniture and this is a high quality and very solid top. Only do ...”
Sandeep K
Sandeep K
“I have been working from home for the last 3 years and finding a good WFH setup has always been challenging for me.”
“I have been working from home for the last 3 years and finding a good WFH setup has always been challenging for me. If you work from home, you may know how important a good WFH setup is for your creat ...”
Conrad B
“The lowest height setting is rather high, I'm 5'11 (~178cm) and my feet barely touch the ground when sitting, I wouldn't recommend for anyone shorter.”
“The desk is very sturdy, doesn't wiggle at all at standing height. The desktop finish doesn't seem to be the greatest, I can see a few scratches already from light office use. The lowest height settin ...”
Christina M
“The desk's smooth height adjustments and spacious surface are perfect for both work and gaming.”
“Using the Autonomous Desk Eureka has helped me stay productive and avoid back pain. The desk's smooth height adjustments and spacious surface are perfect for both work and gaming. It’s one of the best ...”
Dan
“Prices don't fall below $400 for units that sit on your current desk.”
“The autonomous Autonomous Desk presents itself as a dream for those wanting to work with a sit-stand set up. With a low price and stable look, is it too good to be true? I have been thinking about b ...”
Patrick
“Autonomous should code the different screws however to make it even easier.”
“Purchased the Autonomous Smart Desk 2 Premium (Matt White with Grey Legs). It is the large top approx. 1400mm x 700mm. The desk was easy to assemble with pretty good instructions. Autonomous should co ...”
Jason B
“If you are considering Ikea's Bekant sit/stand (not a bad option, by the way), the Autonomous Desk's high craftsmanship and versatility warrants spending a little more.”
“Unbeatable build quality that leaves Ikea's Bekant in the dust I'll make this as brief as possible. I purchased three of the bases for my office in white, not the desk top, so I am referring to that ...”