Flexispot EC1 vs Autonomous Desk Core
Two of the standing desks in our best standing desks: uplift, jarvis, flexispot, vari, branch & more comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Flexispot EC1 | Autonomous Desk Core | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift capacityThe rated load the motors will lift. Where a maker gives both, we use the dynamic (lifting) figure, not the higher static figure. | 154 lb | 176 lb | 25% |
| Height travelHighest minus lowest height. Travel is a fairer comparison than the two ends alone, because some makers measure with a desktop and some without. | 19.7 in | 18.1 in | 15% |
| Minimum heightA lower minimum fits shorter users when seated. Measured as each maker publishes it (see each desk's notes for with or without a desktop). | 27.9 in | 29.4 in | 10% |
| Maximum heightA higher maximum fits taller users when standing. | 47.6 in | 47.5 in | 10% |
| Motor countDual-, triple- and quad-motor frames put a motor in each leg, which typically lifts more weight more evenly than one motor and a drive shaft. | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Lift speedHow fast the desk moves between sitting and standing. Metric figures are converted (25.4 mm = 1 in). | 1 in/s | 1 in/s | 10% |
| Frame warrantyYears of coverage on the frame and motors. A lifetime warranty scores the same as 15 years. | 5 yr | 2 yr | 15% |
| Anti-collisionYes when the maker lists anti-collision or collision detection, which stops or reverses the desk when it hits something. | Not listed | Not listed | 5% |
| Height range | 27.9"–47.6" | 29.4"–47.5" with top (28.7"–46.8" without) | info |
| Lifting mechanism | Single motor, 2-stage | Not listed | info |
| Lift speed | 1"/sec | 1"/sec | info |
| Warranty | 5 years frame/motor, 2 years electronics | 2 years frame, 1 year top | info |
| Motor | Not listed | Single | info |
| ErgoPick score | 2.5/10 | 2.0/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Flexispot EC1
Better published figure on: Height travel, Minimum height, Maximum height, Frame warranty.
What we like
Watch out for
- Lowest motor count in this comparison (1)
Autonomous Desk Core
Better published figure on: Lift capacity.
What we like
Watch out for
- Lowest motor count in this comparison (1)
- Lowest frame warranty in this comparison (2 yr)
Verdict
Single-motor budget desks at 1"/s. Autonomous lifts 176 vs 154 lb; Flexispot has a 5- vs 2-year frame warranty and a slightly lower 27.9" minimum.
- Flexispot EC1: Flexispot: EC1
- Autonomous Desk Core: Autonomous: Desk Core