FLEXISPOT Comhar 48 inch review
Four height presets, a built in drawer and a child lock, on a desk that arrives as one piece.
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.
Check price on AmazonSpecifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Height range | 28.9 to 46.5 inches |
| Width | 48 inches |
| Storage | Built in pull out drawer |
| Charging | USB charging ports |
| Presets | Four programmable heights |
| Safety | Built 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
- Four presets are the feature that decides whether a sit stand desk gets used. A desk you have to hold a button on and eyeball ends up permanently at one height.
- A built in drawer is unusual on a standing desk and it is exactly what a small room needs, because the alternative is a separate unit taking floor space.
- USB charging in the desk removes one adapter and one cable from the surface, and a clearer desk is worth more than it sounds.
- It arrives as a complete desk rather than a frame plus a top bought separately, which removes a decision and a delivery.
Where it falls short
- Forty eight inches is small for two monitors plus anything else, and the drawer takes some of the underside depth.
- The height range tops out at 46.5 inches, which is short for taller users standing, so check it against your elbow height before ordering.
- Standing desks are frequently sold on health claims that the evidence supports only modestly. The genuine benefit is changing position often, not standing all day.
- Standing for long periods causes its own discomfort, and an anti fatigue mat is effectively a required addition rather than an accessory.
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
- Small rooms and bedroom offices needing a complete desk.
- Anyone who wants storage without a separate unit.
- People who will actually alternate between sitting and standing, which presets make likely.
Who should skip it
- Multi monitor setups needing a large surface.
- Taller users, who should check the maximum height first.
- Anyone who wants a frame plus their own top, which is often cheaper per square inch.
Alternatives worth considering
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.
Check price on AmazonA 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.
Check price on AmazonA 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.
Check price on AmazonCommon 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.
Keep reading
- Standing desk vs walking pad
- Footrest vs adjusting the chair
- ADHD desk organisation
- FEZIBO L-shaped standing desk review
- FLEXISPOT EN1 review
- Steelcase Series 1 review
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.