- Size priced
- 40 in W x 24 in D top, White finish
- Height range
- 29.53 in to 43.31 in (FlexiSpot's rating, as listed by Staples)
- Motors
- Single motor
- Lift capacity
- 88 lb (FlexiSpot's rating)
- Frame warranty
- 5-year frame warranty (FlexiSpot's coverage, as listed by Staples)
- Controller
- Up/down button pad with two memory height presets; no USB charging port
- Top material
- MDF
- Assembly
- Full assembly required
FlexiSpot
FlexiSpot EC2 Standing Desk
A budget single-motor electric standing desk for a home office corner that does not need a heavy lift capacity or a big desktop.
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All prices
| Store | Price | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples Best price | $135.99 | ✓ AUG 30 | Go to store |
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First verified Aug 30, 2026. When a later check finds a different price, it gets logged here.
Our verdict
Where it wins
- Lowest price of the desks in this roundup at $135.99
- Built-in anti-collision safety stop while raising or lowering
- Two memory presets let you jump straight to a saved sitting or standing height
- 40 inch width fits a small office corner where a 60 inch frame would not
Where it loses
- 88 lb lift capacity is far below the 250 to 355 lb of the dual-motor desks in this roundup, so a dual monitor arm plus a heavy monitor can eat into the margin
- Single motor raises and lowers more slowly than a dual-motor frame
- No USB charging port on the controller
- MDF top only, no wood or laminate upgrade offered on this model
The EC2 is the entry point into electric standing desks rather than a desk built to impress: single motor, 88 lb capacity, and a 40 by 24 inch MDF top. At $135.99 it is the cheapest desk here by a wide margin, and the memory presets and anti-collision stop are the same conveniences pricier desks offer. Buy it for a light single-monitor setup in a small space. Skip it if you run a heavy multi-monitor arm, a monitor light bar and a laptop dock at once, since the low lift capacity is the real limit, not the price.
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Common questions
Is 88 lb lift capacity enough?
It covers a single monitor, a laptop and normal desk clutter. A dual-monitor arm, a large ultrawide monitor or heavy equipment can use up most of that margin, and the dual-motor desks in this roundup rate for 250 lb or more.
How is this different from a dual-motor desk?
A single motor moves one column instead of two, so the desk raises and lowers more slowly and carries less weight. It keeps the price much lower, which is the tradeoff this desk is built around.
Does it come assembled?
No. Staples lists it as full assembly required, the same as every other desk in this roundup.
Is there a wider size available?
Staples also lists a 48 inch wide version of the EC2 at a higher price; the frame, motor and lift capacity are the same as the 40 inch model, only the desktop is larger.
Prices last verified Aug 30, 2026.