The FlexiSpot M2 is one of the most popular standing desk converters currently being sold. While it has a lot of really good reviews, it does have its list of potential problems.
Because the desktop converter category has grown so much over the past few years, there is a lot of competition for the M2.
There are many different products with varying advantages and disadvantages. In this list, I will provide five of the best FlexiSpot M2 alternatives and competitors. I will let you know the tradeoffs between the different products so that you can be as informed as possible if you are considering the FlexiSpot M2.
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5 Best FlexiSpot M2 Alternatives
1. VertDesk Converter
VertDesk Starting Price: $299.00 + Free Shipping
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The first item on our list is BTOD.com’s very own VertDesk converter. The concept is similar to the FlexiSpot M2 but the execution is a bit different. Instead of using a double x base like the FlexiSpot, the VertDesk Converter uses a Z lift base. The Z lift base is adjustable by pressing two handles, like the FlexiSpot, but it will extend up and out when raised instead of straight up and down.
The VertDesk Converter has infinite position lock instead of 12 pre-set heights to choose from, like the FlexiSpot M2. While the adjustment process requires a bit more physical effort on the VertDesk Converter, I think that it has a higher build quality with better aesthetics.
The task space and keyboard tray will be larger on the FlexiSpot M2 but the VertDesk Converter is one of the most stable standing desk converters available and it also comes fully assembled.
VertDesk Converter vs. FlexiSpot M2 35″
Pros:Ships Fully Assembled |
Cons:Up and Out Raising Pattern |
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2. Ergotron WorkFit-T
WorkFit-T Starting Price: $384.25 + Free Shipping
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The WorkFit-T by Ergotron is another very popular alternative to the FlexiSpot M2. It features a Z lift base design that moves straight up and down.
The WorkFit-T is the better option for users that want a laptop on their keyboard tray but it does have a smaller work surface and keyboard tray than the FlexiSpot M2. Both products are very easy to operate.
The WorkFit-T will be the more stable product in almost all phases of testing.
Both products have a very similar adjustment range but the WorkFit-T has 20 different positions to choose from compared to the FlexiSpot M2’s 12 different positions. This means fewer people will have to settle for a height out of their preferred range.
The WorkFit-T also comes ready to go out of the box so you can avoid the assembly time required by the FlexiSpot M2.
FlexiSpot Comparison: Flexispot M2 vs. Ergotron WorkFit-T
Ergotron WorkFit-T vs. Flexispot M2 35″
Pros:Ships Fully Assembled |
Cons:Price |
3. Fully Cooper Standing Desk Converter
Fully Cooper Starting Price: $290.00 + Free Shipping
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The Cooper by Fully is a recently released product that is a nice alternative to the FlexiSpot M2. It is one of the only products on this list that has a lower price point and it also comes fully assembled.
The Cooper uses a single x base with a straight up and down movement pattern. The Cooper features a very large monitor platform and keyboard tray, similar to the FlexiSpot.
The Cooper has a larger adjustment range with a higher maximum height. It also features infinite position lock instead of being limited to 12 different choices on the FlexiSpot.
The Cooper is a bit more difficult to adjust than the FlexiSpot M2 but it is going to be the more stable product. The Cooper is also one of the few standing desk converters to offer a bamboo finish option.
Fully Cooper Converter vs. FlexiSpot M2 35″
Pros:Price |
Cons:Adjustment Requires More Physical Effort
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4. Halter ED-258 – $239.99
Halter ED-258 Starting Price: $239.99 + Free Shipping
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The Halter ED-258 is going to be the lowest priced item to make my list. The ED-258 is another product that arrives fully assembled, saving you time.
The ED-258 features a double x base, like the FlexiSpot M2, but the build quality and technology used are much cruder. Even though the build quality is not quite as high, it is a more stable product than the FlexiSpot M2.
The ED-258 with not have as large of an adjustment range as the FlexiSpot M2, so it will also have a lower maximum height. The ED-258 has a lot more height options within its range than the 12 positions FlexiSpot limits you to.
Both products are very easy to operate. The FlexiSpot will have a lot more task space but the ED-258 will have a better keyboard tray for using a laptop.
Halter ED-258 Converter vs. FlexiSpot M2 35″
Pros:Price |
Cons:Lower Build Quality |
5. Duke VESA – $499.99
Duke VESA Starting Price: $239.99 + Free Shipping
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The Duke VESA is another product by BTOD.com and this is a great alternative to customers that are looking for a higher quality item than the FlexiSpot M2 and products similar to it. The Duke VESA is a product that is made in the USA so it has a better quality build and a more aesthetically pleasing look than the FlexiSpot M2.
The Duke features a vertical gas lift column that moves straight up and down by pressing a single button.
This product requires more assembly than the FlexiSpot M2, but it will have higher-end features like dual ergonomics and built-in wire management. The Duke also has a lower profile to your desk and a higher maximum height. The Duke VESA will have a smaller task space and keyboard tray than the FlexiSpot M2.
The FlexiSpot also allows for larger monitors than the Duke VESA but the Duke VESA is going to be the more stable product than the FlexiSpot M2.
BTOD Duke Converter vs. FlexiSpot M2 35″
Pros:Made in USA |
Cons:Price
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Final Thoughts
The FlexiSpot M2 has staked its claim as one of the most well rounded and most popular standing desk converters available. But, it is not the best. No converter is the best. There are a lot of great alternatives available out there. Some will excel in some areas compared to the FlexiSpot M2 while others will excel in other areas.
I think the most important thing to do when shopping for a standing desk converter is to identify what factors and features are most important to you. From there it will be much easier to choose the right product for your needs.
I hope this list helps to point out some nice alternatives to the FlexiSpot M2 so that you make sure to buy the best standing desk converter for your situation.
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