Best Computer Desk in 2023

Minimalist in design but packed with welcome features and loads of desktop space, the Foxemart Computer Desk impressed us. It steals the crown as our pick of the best computer desk.

The desk features a powder-coated metal frame, steel brackets, and tasteful black/brown wood boards on the top. The Foxemart Computer Desk complements even the most stringently curated office spaces with a sleek, durable overall look. A scratch-resistant, waterproof finish on the surface wood wards off scratches and blemishes that tend to arise with daily use.

Desktop space tallies up to 47.2″ by 23.6″. The Foxemart Computer Desk provides enough space to accommodate multi-monitor setups alongside a keyboard and mouse. There’s ample space to spare for documents and other PC accessories. For larger areas, there’s also a 55.2″ version. Four storage shelves, positioned on the desk’s left and right, allow plenty of space for an office or gaming chair. The larger, lower shelves on each side can easily house a PC tower. However, a full tower ATX build will struggle to fit.

Small touches such as the solid steel brackets and adjustable leg pads further accentuate the durable design underpinning the desk while supporting substantial weight – even the most awkwardly designed and heavy monitors will find a home. Foxemart’s belief in the product means they’ve thrown in a generous 24-month warranty. The Foxemart Computer Desk also has the added benefit of easy assembly – under 30 minutes.

While sturdy and easy on the eye, the Foxemart Computer Desk does compromise on customization and adjustment options. However, the 29.6″ height falls in what we’d call the standard range for computer desks. To that end, it should suit most users and office/gaming chairs.

We won’t sugarcoat this. The Foxemart Computer Desk costs a pretty penny and is by far the priciest in our guide. But, as a long-term, permanent home office solution, it warrants every dollar spent.

Whether favored for their ergonomic benefits or to offer a bit of positional variety when working long hours, standing desks have taken the office world by storm over the past decade. As such, our product guide to the best computer desk wouldn’t be complete without a standing desk option.

Enter the Sdadi Mobile Standing Desk. Compact, mobile, and low-priced, the Sdadi Mobile Standing Desk does a stellar job of morphing the large standing office workspace into a desk suitable for the home.

A two-legged steel frame with rust-proof coating sits atop four silent ABS wheels, with a pair of split-design MDF wood panels perched on top. The panels’ height and position can be adjusted to either suit standing or seated work – from 27.5″ to 45.3″ and are suitable for users up to 6′ tall. The panels move to offer a two-tiered layout with the bottom acting as a keyboard shelf, combined into one larger 23.6″ x 23.6″ work area, or the front panel can even be angled so that the desk resembles a slanted lectern.

To avoid confusion: the Sdadi Mobile Standing Desk is very much designed as an inexpensive, lightweight, and mobile standing desk solution. As such, don’t expect it to support a monstrous 34″ ultra-wide monitor without toppling over or, at the very least, wobbling under the load. This is first and foremost a standing desk for laptops and smaller monitors. The Sdadi Mobile Standing Desk also lacks flair in the looks department, with a rather drab design, but this is a minor gripe at such an affordable price.

Not all of us are blessed with a spare room to set up an office space. We often have to make do with a small space in a living room or kitchen. If that sounds like you and you’re on the lookout for a compact computer desk, then the Fitueyes Computer Desk is an excellent option.

With a 27.6″ x 23.6″ x 33.5″ total footprint, this desk can squeeze into even the tightest spots. It still offers everything you need from a computer desk. The Fitueyes Computer Desk does this without sacrificing durability. This is thanks to a robust build supported by a sturdy Z-shaped metal frame. The Fitueyes Computer Desk features a uniform all-black finish that should fit unobtrusively into most home spaces.

It also features three smooth-finished, waterproof MDF shelves. One, a raised hutch specifically to support a monitor alongside smaller computer accessories; one to place your keyboard and mouse; and one almost at ground level – an ideal home for a PC tower or printer. Combined, the shelves deliver a generous amount of space-saving options for a neat computer setup and support up to 50kg.

Four screw feet can be adjusted to raise or lower the desk’s height. Although the range is relatively limited at 1″, that’s already more than some pricier models. It is enough to hone in on that perfect eye-level monitor height sweet spot. The feet also double as adjustments for uneven floors and do wonders to get rid of unwanted wobble.

The Fitueyes Computer Desk is also inexpensive compared to some of the compact computer desk options out there. Perfect for those that don’t want to spend a fortune adapting their home for work.

The Convenience Concepts Modern Student Desk succeeds in marrying ease of installation, a wealth of storage options, and a durable design into a functional computer desk at a very attractive price point. For this reason, it wins out as our top convenient computer desk.

Build quality is one of the main draws of the Convenience Concepts Modern Student Desk. A metal frame with a chrome finish supports four shelves alongside a two-layer composite surface for a total desktop area of 47.25″ x 15.75.

The storage options are nothing short of generous, with the second surface compartment perfect for housing a keyboard when not in use or reference documents that are used regularly. In the spirit of convenience, the Convenience Concepts Modern Student Desk is a breeze to piece together with easy, tool-less assembly.

It’s fair to say that on the looks front, the Convenience Concepts Modern Student Desk isn’t the most appealing or stylish out there due, in part, to the showy chrome design of the legs. If a desk blending seamlessly into any decor is essential, it may be advisable to look elsewhere. Several colors are available, though, from a woody brown to grey, by way of more striking blue and pink, which may help ease its introduction into your home.

Another way the Convenience Concepts Modern Student Desk falls short is the lack of customization and adjustment options. The height is set, limiting what type and size of chair you can hope to slide between the legs and out-of-the-box monitor/keyboard positioning options.