The right computer desk for you will depend on your priorities. If you have multiple monitors, choose a desk with a longer shape and a cord organizer to ensure you have enough surface area. If you work on just a laptop, consider a portable C-shaped desk that can double as a side table when not in use. If your desk is too shallow for a keyboard and a screen, a keyboard tray mounted underneath buys you room without a bigger footprint.
While most sitting desks are between 27 and 30 inches tall, your height will play a factor in ergonomics and how comfortable you’ll feel sitting for long periods of time. For example, if you’re taller, you may find yourself slouching to type. For those who are shorter, your neck could be placed at an odd angle for viewing your laptop or monitor screen. If you’d rather keep the desk you already have, a standing desk converter sits on top of it and gives you an adjustable height without adding another piece of furniture.
Branch, a desk and office-chair company that is focused on ergonomics, recommends that the best desk height maintains a 90-degree angle at your elbows when your arms rest on the desk (a.k.a. while you’re typing). Your desk chair will also affect your comfort and ergonomic posture. You can shop our tested and researched picks in our office chairs guide.
