Flexispot E7 Plus Four Leg Standing Desk 2024 REVIEW

Your Desk, your way! Enhance your productivity while standing or sitting.

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–As of 5/20/2026

I have read a lot about the benefits of stand up desks on mood, energy, focus, back pain/posture, productivity (~45% per some studies), and a decreased need for caffeine.  As someone who tends to change positions frequently throughout the day, I was excited about the option of a desk that could accommodate both sitting and standing positions.  There are days when the flow of the office makes it difficult to return to my office, to sit down, and to complete tasks. 

I may move between different offices and only return to my office for a quick call, computer message, or to complete documents.  Sometimes, an elevated workstation would allow me to keep moving to quickly complete a task or reduce fatigue, like when sitting after lunch.  Additionally, I liked the prospect of increased calorie usage and weight loss (standing could burn 88Cal/hour, while sitting burned ~80Cal/hour). 

Although this does not seem like much of a difference, it could add up with time, especially when considering the work needed to be done anyway.  Despite the benefits mentioned, standing is not for everyone and could pose health concerns like leg/foot pain or varicose veins. 

Unboxing:

Before confirming your delivery address, I recommend considering the final destination and the possibility of a second-person lift assist due to the FlexiSpot E7B-Plus’ three large/heavy boxes.  The two desk frame/riser boxes measured 8 1/2 inches wide by 34 inches long by 8 1/2 inches tall and weighed 48 pounds.  The solitary desktop box measured 51 inches long by 2 1/2 inches thick by 32 3/4 inches wide and weighed 40.3 pounds. 

Although each of the 48-pound riser boxes was not terribly large, they were on the heavier end and took up quite a bit of space within my 2015 Nissan Leaf vehicle.  Transportation of the desktop section proved to be even more difficult due to its length/size.  I slid the desktop box into the backseat and found the box was slightly longer than the inner frame to the inner frame width of my car.  To accommodate the space, I rolled the rear window down, angled the desktop obliquely within the backseat, and then closed the window.  Luckily, I could fit the box into the backseat despite the smaller car size.  If you have a smaller vehicle and want to move these boxes, you may need to borrow a truck from a friend.  

I had originally thought about using the desk at home but ultimately decided an office workstation would be better.  Once I carried each box into my work office, I began unboxing the contents.  I opened Frame Box 1-of-2 and removed the risers, supports, instruction manual, and base foot support.  Next, I removed the contents from Frame Box 2-of-2 and removed the risers, cross plate/supports, hardware/parts bag, power cables, modules, and base foot support. 

I was pleased with the quality of packing, foam/cardboard support, and attention to protection.  However, it is important to note that you will have a large amount of cardboard from the outer and inner packaging.  Before throwing away any of the cardboard sections, I recommend laying the product out to itemize what is available (instruction manual). Once I determined I had all the product parts, I moved to the assembly stage, and disposed of the cardboard within our dumpster.  

Assembly:

The instruction manual recommended completing the installation on the carpet to prevent scratching of the products.  I removed the hex keys, laid out the labeled parts bag, skimmed through the instruction manual for overall guidance, and began the step-by-step construction process.  On first impression, the desk installation appeared to be a bit complicated.  However, like a Lego set, the instruction manual successfully broke down the information into more bite-sized pieces. 

I stood the lifting columns upright, installed the support beams with the large Hex Key, installed the transmission rods, and then hex-key tightened the locking hex screw on the transmission rods.  I removed two of the support beam screws to install the side bracket, reinserted the screws, and then placed the risers upside down to install the feet.  Once both side riser column assemblies were assembled, I inserted the connection rod between the two riser halves, and pre-tightened the locking hex screws.  Each of the above steps only required the included hex keys and proved much easier than I had initially thought.  The manual did a good job at zooming in on the needed sections to provide additional insight before moving to the next step.  

Before moving to the desktop installation phase, you may need a second person to help lift/position the desk.  I placed the desktop face down and then lifted the ~80 pound desk frame onto the upside-down desktop.  Section 8 of the instruction manual displayed the locations to install the G-screws.  Unfortunately, the predrilled desktop holes did not align with the four side screw posts, nor those on the support beams.  I measured and centered the frame and ensured the predrilled control module holes were fully accessible once installed.  At this step, a screwdriver and, ultimately, a drill became necessary. 

The manual discussed that the step allowed for customized spacing.  Basically, the frame could support a variety of desktop-size configurations.  Without predrilled holes, I manually inserted 3 of the 12 screw-G into the frame before ultimately moving to my Craftsman 20V drill.  Each support beam hole had a rubberized grommet to protect the desktop’s back.  Each screw passed into the wood without much breakdown/damage, and did not pass through the top panel.  Once all twelve of the screws were installed, I added the side baffles and attached them to the base with the same screws.  The baffles protected the user and desk from contact with the transmission rods and did not provide a structural purpose.  

While the desk remained face-down, I moved to the last of the installation steps (10-12) to install the handset (control box), power box, and cables.  I had my first gripe with the installation process and the instruction step order at this step.  With cable management in mind, I did not want to run the cables over the support beams.  If I were going to redesign the instruction manual, I would have laid out the electronics before the installation of the desktop/frame screws. 

Since the distance between the desktop and support beams was sufficient enough to allow the cables to run between them, I removed the screws, lifted the desk frame, ran the cables between the support beam/desktop, and then reinstalled the desktop.  I aligned the handset with the predrilled holes, inserted the screws, and then installed the control box.  I used the included cable management straps to facilitate cable management and found that I did not need the extension power cord.  I was thankful that they included the sticky tape-backed cable buckles and small stabilizer screws if needed.  I loved that I could guide the handset cable and the AC power cables under the support frame, which allowed me to hide all but the power cable completely.

Content with the cable management/installation process, I rolled the desk forward 90 degrees and then lifted the table back into the appropriate standing position.  I guided the table towards my wall and then plugged the power cable into a standard Type A outlet.  The manual instructed the user to keep the handset facing upward to avoid pressure on the electronic screen.  The 4 3/4 inches long by 1 3/16 inches tall by 1/2 inches thick handset had an up button, down button, height saving button, LED display, four save height recall buttons on the face, and a single USB-A port along the side. 

I slid my desk chair under the table, set the desired height with the arrows, pressed the “M” button, and then pressed position 1.  I found the lowest position of 26 inches was too low to slide my chair under the support frame comfortably.  To test the max height, I pressed the lift arrow and found the max height to be 51.6.  Interestingly, this was just about the height of my preinstalled picture frame shelf on the wall.  I used the arrows to find a comfortable standing height (elbows bent to 90 degrees), pressed the “M” button, and then pressed the second button.  Alternatively, press the sit/stand options for the desired positions.  The control buttons/programming features were easy to understand and reliably returned the desk to the preset heights over 10-15 seconds.  As an additional feature, you can press-hold the “M” button to activate/deactivate the child lock-out mode. 

Summary:

The frame installation process took approximately 30 minutes, while the desktop alignment/installation/cable management took another 40 minutes.  The hex keys were well designed and each of the machined screw posts easily accommodated the screws.  The holes were well placed, everything aligned well, and the kit felt like a giant erector set/Lego kit.  The desktop step could be completed with a Phillips Screwdriver even without predrilled holes but it was much easier with a drill. 

The desktop measured 47 1/2 inches long by 29 1/2 inches wide by 1 inch thick and rested securely upon the lower frame.  I enjoyed the smooth riser tower/mechanism, the ability to save four individual heights, the child lock-out function, and the collision avoidance system.  I was thankful that the company included a USB output port but would have preferred a USB-C port instead. My only complaint was with the installation process and the description of the cable routing.

I have used the desktop over the last month and have enjoyed the freedom to sit or stand as needed.  The dark color scheme was visually appealing and provided an appealing centerpiece to my office. 

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