You might find /r/standingdesk useful.

I've had an ikea motorized standing desk for quite a while now (8 years at least) and it's been great. I don't stand as much as I used to, but it's been good value so far.

I've been waiting for LumiDesk to launch - they're supposedly coming out with some footrest design and super quiet motors.

I had a thirdhand Geekdesk v1, it was used for a total of (my guess) 13 years and the motor finally gave out last month. I know it was expensive as hell when it came out lol. I replaced it with a Flexispot EN2 which I got for $160 on Amazon. I didn’t need anything huge or fancy and it was perfect for me.

Yes, bought different components and put it together myself. I bought a wood countertop from Ikea and then put it on an adjustable frame that I bought separately from VIVO. I found this to be the most cost effective way to get a large adjustable desk with decent quality materials.

Specifically I bought this frame and then this countertop. They have a few other styles you can choose from if you look at their other countertops. I would not recommend the laminate ones or the ones that are only 1 & 1/8 inch thick though, get one that is 1 and 1/2 inch thick so you can screw it in farther and it will be more stable.

Been using it for a few years now and have moved twice in that timeframe where it was disassembled and reassembled. Very easy to do, just 4 screws straight into the wood. The desk surface is HUGE and I've had no problems with the frame. I went with the dual motor variant because they are less prone to failure than the single motor ones. I use it every day and usually toggle between sitting and standing multiple times, no issues so far. Frankly I think it looks better than most of the other ones I've seen too.

If you already have a sitting desk (or table), a riser is an easy & mobile option. I think mine was €40 at an office furniture store, and my work table was €60 at Ikea.

I went with a desk riser and it is great! Vertical rise and not too heavy on the lift. Spent some extra money on a great standing mat which was worth it.

Maybe deskview would work for too! That’s what I use

Amazon has good ones for 300.00 If you need a big one go manual to offset cost.

Look at the feet. The longer the better.

I bought a cheap standing desk on Walmart.com and then put wheels on and a butcher block counter top on too. Total price about $250 and I have a solid desk

Define "best"... it means different things to different people.

I have a Flexispot E8 - purchased during Prime Days - with 55x28 bamboo top that's in your budget. It's decent, but I can get a little monitor wobble at full height.

I also have an Uplift with 72x30 dark bamboo top (flexispot's dark bamboo is hollow core, or was when I bought it) and find t to be rock solid. I got the C-frame style, while there's nothing truly wrong with the T-frame style I felt that with three monitors and two computers and other stuff all towards the back of the desk, the C-frame puts the support closer to the center of gravity. Of course the Uplift cost twice what the Flexispot cost but much of that was the larger top.

I'd seen the Ikea at a local store and it was more wobbly than a drunk Spring Break college kid at the end of the night.

My suggestion is buy the best frame you can, even if it means going with a cheaper desktop - since you can put a new top on the frame later on.

Also consider how long you'll have this -- the conventional desk I replaced with my Uplift standing desk is one I've been using for twenty years.

For a great standing desk under $500, the FlexiSpot EC1 or Autonomous SmartDesk 2 are solid choices with motorized adjustments at affordable prices. If you're willing to stretch your budget, the Uplift Desk V2 offers top-tier quality and stability.

I literally just got their Smartdesk 5 like a month ago and it's decent af, super stable for my whole setup. You could probably snag DIY frame for less than $300, especially if you just use your own tabletop

Flexispot has some solid ones

https://a.co/d/eXJGzOz

It may be challenging to find 3-4 legs desks under this price cap. 2 legs may be not stable enough.

I bought one standing desk in walmart. It was great value for the money.

You want to first identify your needs:

1. Manual or electric: If a workout doesn't bother you everyone time you move your desk up and down then its best to get a manual crank as they are significantly cheaper. Electric ones are more expensive but on your budget they are more prone to stop working. Something like this is good: https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Sit-Stand-Workstation-Heavy-Duty-Non-Electric/dp/B0F1FCWH11?gQT=1&th=1
2. Size: Identify what size works for you. The most average size around your budget is probably around 48x24. This can fit up to 2 24' monitors with keyboard and mouse but you will have almost no space for keeping your arms. I recommend getting a bigger size like 55x28 maybe from VIVO if you can go slightly over budget. ($10 or 20 over)
3. Accessories: Some desks like the Flexispot en2 offers a lot of bundled accessories. If you want these, I suggest you go for the desk.

The cheaper ones usually cut corners on weight capacity and the durability of the motor. There are some cheap ones out there that have super high reviews, but the reviews themselves aren’t always telling the full story. A lot of brands pump up early ratings, then drop the build quality once sales take off.

If you don’t raise and lower it much, a budget motor can last a while, but heavy setups or frequent height changes will push it harder. That’s where you’ll notice the wobble or weaker parts. You could bump up the price to something around $450 and get the Desky Single Sit Stand. It’s a single motor, but it’s pretty stable and has preset heights so you’re not fiddling every time.

I bought a standing desk off of Amazon. It might have been a little more than $150 but only one side is raising up and I can’t seem to get it fixed ☹️

Agilestic Electric Standing Desk I put this together by myself with an infant and toddler trying to help. I wanted cheap to see if I’d even use the standing feature. So far I love it & highly recommend. I’ve only had it a week though.

nice desk, might buy

Thanks for sharing!

Good project

Nice

im just using an ikea desk, but the buttons are broken, l

I have a flex spot with a dirt cheap ikea worktop on top. Highly recommend. Unless you have a need for a big monitor on an arm, then you need a better surface.

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Just got my V2 in August 😭

According to my own purchasing experience, You can just buy a single motor electric standing desk for under $300 in a famous brand in the industry while you can buy a dual-motor electric one if you buy a new brand (they have to lower the price to enter the industry). It depends on your choice. For me, I'd like to try a new brand if they offer a 30-day trial.

Husky standing desk is sturdier than any of the expensive ones

I’m very happy with my flexispot at home and at work.

Forget it, would be wobble. I'm going pick-up today Idasen from Ikea.

I just got
Tresanti and so far I am pleased.