- Size priced
- 36 in wide platform, Black finish
- Height range
- 4.5 in to 17.5 in above the desk it sits on (Vari's rating)
- Motors
- None; manual spring-assisted lift lever, no power cord
- Lift capacity
- 35 lb work surface weight capacity (Vari's rating)
- Frame warranty
- Lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship (Vari's coverage)
- Controller
- None; height is set by hand with a spring-assisted lift lever, no keypad or memory presets
- Top material
- 3D laminate top surface
- Assembly
- Ships fully assembled, no assembly required
Vari
Vari VariDesk Pro Plus 36
A desk converter that sits on top of an existing desk and lifts by hand, for anyone who wants to stand up during the day without buying a new desk or running a power cord.
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All prices
| Store | Price | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vari Best price | $429 | ✓ 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
- Ships fully assembled and sits directly on an existing desk, no tools needed
- No power cord and nothing to wire up, unlike every electric desk in this roundup
- Includes a posture curve keyboard tray at no extra cost
- Lifetime warranty against defects
Where it loses
- 35 lb weight capacity has to cover the monitor, keyboard tray load and anything else on top at once, less margin than a full standing desk frame
- Takes up desk depth in front of you, so the existing desk needs enough clearance for it to sit on
- Manual lift means no memory height presets, you reposition it by hand every time
- 36 in width is tight for two monitors; a wider Pro Plus 48 or 60 costs more
The Pro Plus 36 is the pick for anyone who cannot or does not want to replace an existing desk: it sits on top, lifts by hand in one motion, and needs no outlet. At $429 it costs more than the budget FlexiSpot desk in this roundup despite not being a full desk, which is the tradeoff for skipping installation entirely. It is a good fit for a rented apartment, a desk you are not allowed to modify, or someone who wants to try standing at work before committing to a full desk purchase. Skip it if you have the floor space and budget for a real standing desk, since a converter always eats into the desk surface underneath it.
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More on the Vari VariDesk Pro Plus 36
Common questions
Does it need an outlet?
No. It is a manual spring-assisted lift with no motor and no power cord, unlike the other desks in this roundup.
How much weight can it hold?
Vari rates the work surface at 35 lb, which needs to cover the monitor, keyboard tray and anything else placed on it at the same time. That is well under the load rating of a full standing desk frame.
Does it come assembled?
Yes. Vari ships the Pro Plus 36 fully assembled, so there is no setup beyond placing it on the desk.
Will it fit two monitors?
36 inches is tight for a dual-monitor setup. Vari also sells the same converter in 48 and 60 inch widths at a higher price for more surface room.
Prices last verified Aug 30, 2026.