FLEXISPOT Comhar 48 inch review

Four height presets, a built in drawer and a child lock, on a desk that arrives as one piece.

The verdict: The Comhar is a complete standing desk rather than a frame you bolt a top to, with a drawer, USB charging and four presets, and the presets are what make a sit stand desk actually get used. Buy it if you want a finished desk in a small room. Skip it if you need a large surface, because 48 inches fills quickly with two monitors and the L-shaped alternatives cost less per square inch.
Best Complete Small Standing Desk
FLEXISPOT Comhar 48 inch Electric Standing Desk with storage, built in drawer and USB charging ports
~$230

An electric sit stand desk adjusting from 28.9 to 46.5 inches with a built in pull out drawer, USB charging ports, four programmable height presets and a child lock.

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Specifications

SpecDetail
Height range28.9 to 46.5 inches
Width48 inches
StorageBuilt in pull out drawer
ChargingUSB charging ports
PresetsFour programmable heights
SafetyBuilt in child lock to prevent accidental adjustment

Specifications above come from FLEXISPOT's published specifications. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.

What it does well

Where it falls short

What owners report

Published owner reports praise the completeness of the package and the stability for the size, and the drawer draws consistent comment as the feature people did not know they wanted. Presets are widely described as the thing that makes the desk get used.

The criticism is surface area, which is inherent at 48 inches, and maximum height for taller users. Reports from people over about six foot two frequently mention checking the range, which is worth doing before ordering rather than after.

Who it suits

Who should skip it

Alternatives worth considering

Much More Surface
FEZIBO 63 by 55 inch L-Shaped Standing Desk, adjustable corner desk
~$190

Forty dollars less for far more surface in an L shape with reversible left or right configuration and three presets. The better value if you have the corner and need the space.

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Budget Pick
FLEXISPOT EN1 One-Piece Standing Desk, electric adjustable with 4 memory presets
~$110

A hundred and twenty dollars less for a one piece desktop rated to 176 lb with four presets, without the drawer or USB charging. The cheapest sensible entry into sit stand.

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Add Movement
UREVO CyberPad Smart Walking Pad with 14 percent auto incline
~$387

A hundred and sixty dollars more for the thing a standing desk pairs with. Standing gets you upright; a walking pad adds movement, at the cost of noise and typing accuracy.

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Common questions

Do standing desks actually help?

The evidence supports changing posture regularly more strongly than it supports standing all day, and the practical benefit most people report is less stiffness and fewer reasons to get up and wander off. Treat it as a way of varying position rather than as a health intervention.

What height should I set it to?

Standing, your elbows should be at roughly ninety degrees with your forearms level and your wrists straight, and the top of the monitor at about eye level. Set that once, save it as a preset, and stop guessing. Getting the height wrong is why most people give up on standing.

Is 48 inches big enough?

For a laptop and one monitor, comfortably. For two monitors plus a document and a notebook, it is tight. If you already feel short of desk space, an L shaped desk gives far more surface for similar money.

Do I need an anti fatigue mat?

If you stand for more than short spells, effectively yes. Standing on a hard floor becomes uncomfortable quickly and that discomfort is what sends people back to sitting permanently. It is a cheap addition that determines whether the desk gets used as intended.

Standing desk or walking pad?

A standing desk is silent, does not affect your typing and costs less. A walking pad adds movement, which helps some people think, at the cost of floor noise and fine motor accuracy. Our comparison of the two covers who each suits.

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This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.