Geek Review: Omnidesk Classic Standing Desk

Ever look at those fancy adjustable height desks and wish you had the space to house those slender edges and sleek tabletops, only to realise they won’t fit in your home? The Omnidesk Classic presents a solution for smaller workspaces, packing productivity into a more compact form factor to prove that size is a state of mind. 

The Classic is meant for smaller rooms and is perfect to house a display, keyboard, mouse, and even a mini PC or Mac mini, and we tried out the Compact Large, which measures 153 cm long by 60 cm wide, compared to the standard Omnidesk Pro Large which comes in 153 cm by 76 cm. That additional 16cm does add to the broadness of the table, and what matters though, is aesthetics and while looking good might not be everyone’s top priority, the Singapore company has always married simplicity and functionality – and it’s no different here. An amalgamation of the size and style, the Classic has also been redesigned from the ground up to lean into smoother edges and a powder-coated medium-density fibreboard (MDF) desktop in either black or white. For those who are partial to Omnidesk’s Wildwood Collection, it also comes with a third Wildwood option to fulfill all aesthetic needs. 

The Omnidesk Classic is a different beast than that of its Pro counterparts that adorn our office space, and it all starts with the controls. Instead of physical buttons, users can adjust the height via a touchscreen; the standard USB-A port at the side of the tray is now replaced with a USB-C port, and the white colourway is a new addition as well, exclusive to the Classic model. 

On top of that, the display automatically turns off when not in use, and can be paired with the Omnidesk Life App using the QR Code found at the back. Apart from acting as a remote control, it also tracks whether users are standing or sitting, and allows them to set their own height presets on the fly. 

As part of the family, the Omnidesk Classic inherits all the features of its lineage, including anti-collision mechanics that prevents it from being lowered or raised if it hits an obstacle, a 4cm/s motorspeed, and a height range of 71 to 121cm. It still holds true to being very durable and sturdy, with hardly any wobble from forceful bumps or chair collisions. Upon impact, various collectibles and toys would remain upright without toppling, while beverages never spilled once. 

Similarly, the setup process continues to be a breeze, even for those who have never assembled anything before in their lives because it’s done for you! Omnidesk’s staff that delivered and built the desk were swift and efficient, they even helped to set up the tempered glass riser (Lift Classic Desk Riser) and power clamp and will ask you which side of the desk you would want it on before proceeding with its installation. In less than 20 minutes the set-up of the desk with the power clamp and 

Once the desk is all ready to go, it’s time to spruce it up. Accompanying our tabletop was a host of add-ons, including a Hestia Mini desktop organizer, along with an anchor beverage and headphone holder besides the power clamp and tempered glass riser. In order to shift everything around, the usual stubs at the base were replaced with castor wheels.

Being able to craft the desk’s ecosystem to suit your needs is one of the best parts of getting an Omnidesk, especially for users who want their essentials within arm’s reach. The Hestia Mini desktop organizer, for instance, affords them the space to hold stationery or hang their cables, whereas the anchor beverage and headphone holder ensures a safe spot to place beverages and rest their headphones when not in use. It should be noted, though, that these accessories come separate at their respective prices, and need to be specified during the ordering process. 

Don’t be fooled by the Omnidesk Classic’s size options, either. Despite its leaner, more compact form factor, it’s still able to withstand a maximum load of 130kg, so feel free to put pretty much anything and everything you want on it. 

This addition to the line-up continues to prove that Omnidesk reigns superior in offering the best range of smart standing desks for ever-changing needs in one’s home. At a starting price of S$649, the Omnidesk Classic promises good value for money, with options available for different demands, and premium features that further optimise productivity.