Side by Side Comparison of: Halter vs Lifetime

I bought this desk in April, 2016. I put my monitor and laptop on it. It has been working fine. I leveled it up and down for about 2 times a day.Last night, when I was leveling it up, I suddenly heard a "BUM!" sound. It sounded like something was broken, and I wasn't able to level the tabletop up with the handle anymore. I looked at the bottom of the table and found that the metal wire for lifting the table was broken (see photos).I don't think the stuffs (a laptop and a monitor) I put on the table are too heavy and I have been gentle when lifting the table with the handle provided. I wouldn't expect that this table could only last for just 6 months given I spent hundreds of dollar on it. The metal wire seems to be too weak or defective for the lifting purpose. It's lucky that I didn't hurt myself when the wire was broken. The table is heavy and I could have seriously hurt my fingers when the wire was broken and the table collapsed.Latest Update (Dec 2, 2016): The vendor is responsive and I am working with him on the problem. He's sending me a new wire to see if I can replace the broken one and fix the problem. If it doesn't work, I will get a table for replacement. So I change my rating from 1 star to 3 star for now, to be fair.

After injuring my back, I was told to not sit, either stand or be prone. Started searching for a standing desk alternative that was not overpriced. What is the deal with these stand alone desks that rise up being so ridiculously expensive? Decided before spending a ton of money would try this. What a gem. Completely sturdy, does not wiggle at all. The turn crank is only on the right side, not two places as stated. It still works for me, so not returning it or complaining. Cranks up or down smoothly. Do wish there was a pine or honey colored option instead of the really light faux wood grain. Could have ordered the cherry, but would clash with my pine. Very happy with the table, size and operation. Who knew hurting my back would open me up to standing at my desk. Will never go back to sitting.

I love this desktop height adapter! I am a graphic designer and I have been looking everywhere for an affordable way to raise/lower my two monitors, keyboard and digital tablet/pad all at one time. It raises and lowers very easily with the removable crank and when in the lower position it's almost like a regular desk and I hardly notice it's there. I love the size--I can lower everything mentioned above, and I still have room for my cup of coffee, stereo speakers and a small work area.Truly a perfect fit for ALL my needs and more! I couldn't be happier with this product! Wow--I wished I ordered this ages ago!

I reviewed this earlier after running into some trouble that many others seemed to have experienced with a faulty first-shipment, but just like all those reviewers I contacted the seller through amazon and they were prompt in getting back to me, apologetic about the defective first one and quickly replaced it. The second one arrived in just a couple of days and it works perfectly. I took me a while to get it set up where I want to use it, and i have finally been able to do so, with no problems. I love being able to approach my limited work space at standing height, and just walk up and start working. In the afternoons, if my feet or legs get a little fatigued, down it goes with just a little bit of hand-cranking, and I'm sitting comfortably. The crank works well, and can be stored within reach, I like that the crank can be used on either side with this model. I am thinking about getting the cherry finish one as well for another situation I'd like to solve the same way.And the PRICE CANNOT BE BEAT FOR THE FUNCTION. Look at the 800 - 2000 dollar office-product tables, this does exactly the same function for under 300. Go figure! So it took a little extra to get it right, and now it's right. I'm happy with it.

I really love this desk. It was the perfect solution for me, without spending a ton of money. It adjusts up and down smoothly and easily, and I like that it goes fully down, so its like a normal desk when I'm sitting. All other desk-top options seem to be way smaller (just bigger than a laptop), whereas this one is a full desk, so my coffee and papers and everything go up and down with me. The desk surface itself is not super high-quality, its just laminate, and the plastic cover/inserts where the adjustable handle goes need to be re-glued in place (they're just cosmetic). But the mechanics themselves are sound, and the desk is very strong and stable and doesn't slide around on the regular desk underneath. Of course a full sit/stand desk would be ideal, but at least several times of the price of this one. This desk is exactly what I was hoping it would be, and allows me to switch between sitting and standing throughout the day, without repositioning anything else, aside from pulling my chair out. Definitely recommended!

This is very sturdy and easy to use - exactly what I was looking for. I set it on top of a cheap ikea table of exactly the same size. The ikea table is a little wobbly when I crank to raise this product, but I place one hand on the ikea table to steady it for the first 1 to 2 inches of raising. This top doesn't slip or move at all when raising. It arrived with a small chip in the underside of the top that is not noticeable, but no rust or defects.

Bought this table as a lego play table for my son and I. It's really a very nice durable table and light-weight with a good solid feel to it. The table top itself very slightly textured. I placed this in the corner and spread the legs of the table out to reduce the wobbly effect because its on a rug and I read other reviews saying it was a little wobbly. If you position it in a corner it's not wobbly at all. I'm probably going to purchase another one of these in the future to go along side this one to build even bigger sets if the price doesn't change too much.

I'm very pleased with the sturdiness of these tables. I was concerned about quality when ordering online, but I was very pleasantly surprised. I was even able to use this as my sewing machine table for 6 months until I got a sewing table, and this table didn't ahale all over with the machine movement.

I use this table as a computer desk. I have a hard time thinking of this as a table anymore because to me it's a desk. It holds a large laptop, a mouse, a pencil cup, a calculator, cell phone and 1 stack of papers while still having room for my elbows as I type. This table is sturdy if not abused and it is easy to clean with just a damp cloth. There is no assembly required. Upon receipt all I had to do is adjust the legs to a comfortable height. The quality is good and I can see myself using this table daily over the next few years.

Perfect for me. I purchased this to use as a fabric cutting table. Its perfect for this at its tallest height. Small enough to stash behind the couch when not in use in my tiny appartment.

My wife has been using one of these tables for over a year and loves it. She wouldn't let me have hers so I bought one for myself. We have no complaints.However, based on some negative comments regarding this table being hard for one person to set the height of the legs, I had to see for myself what the problem might be.Yes, if you lay the table upside down, I can see how one person might have problems.LAY THE TABLE ON ITS SIDE.Unfold the legs.I propped the table on its side and rested it against a sofa.Sit, kneel or squat with your back to the underside of the table. Get in a position where you can mash a button with each thumb. While holding the buttons, extend the legs using your knee or foot. If you're physically unable to do this, there's another simple way. Tie a cord around one of the cross pieces of the table legs and tie the other end of the cord to something else. A doorknob or chair or sofa leg will work. Now, just mash in two buttons with your thumbs and pull the table top gently back and the legs will extend and lock. Do this with both ends of the table. It's not hard.While laying in the floor all contorted with my legs around the table legs and cords tied to furniture legs, my wife walked in the room."What in the world are you doing?" she bemoaned."Writing a review for Amazon."She shook her head, walked out of the room and closed the door behind her.

I wanted to get a table with adjustable legs because I use tables for product photography. The taller legs make it easier to shoot the products. I also disply items on these tables. A taller table means the viewer does not have to bend over so much. The table is definitely well constructed and uses quality materials. Set-up is easy. The table is relatively light compared to solid wood/particle board tables.Recently I had to place a 200 pound object on the table, an aquarium filled with water. The table never groaned. No bowing or creaking. I am completely satisfied and recommend this table.

It went together easily and works great. I have severe arthritic pain in my neck, am a voracious reader, and tipping my head down to read is a real pain; no pun intended. A few cranks, along with an upright book holder, have completely made it possible to read for long periods of time. I would like it significantly better if it truly was a mini version, maybe a 2' length. It would would get 5 stars if it were not so very heavy, huge, and difficult to move.

I spent almost an entire day searching Amazon and the rest of the web to find a product that would free me from sitting and bring my dual monitors with me without forcing me on my feet for 12 hour days in the construction job trailer that would give me some actual desk space unlike outrageously priced Veridesk and similar product. This is perfect for everything it is advertised to be! I was very pleasantly surprised to see just how sturdy this product really is when fully extended so A+ for that.However I am very picky about my work area and here are a few cons/suggestions they could improve on their product:1) with the size of my monitors (23" screens) I really need them to be about 6" further back to still have enough space to rest my arms when typing and sitting down. That being said: if there was a model of this that was approx. 6" deeper it would make a world of difference and would allow more space for having phisycal documents and writing on the desk without moving the keyboard aside to take notes etc. Currently when I use2) (this would not be an issue if desk was 6" deeper as mentioned) but due to the shallowness of the desk when I am sitting the corner front edge is supporting my forearms all day and would be way more comfortable if it was a sloped or rounded edge of some sort.

This table top converted me on standing desks. For adapters (instead of adjustable desks themselves), it was the only one big enough for my computer/laptop and papers (and then some). It takes maybe 10 seconds to crank it up or down, and there is no real strength involved. It looks nice (sufficient packaging: 2 corrugated cardboard boxes, foam, plastic bag, etc.) and feels sturdy. I also like that if the handle is misplaced, the desk can still be used with a regular socket wrench.When it arrived the handle crank didn't fit in. The nut is just a little off center in the hole, and there wasn't enough clearance for the socket head of the handle/wrench. A stronger person was able to slide it in place, so I didn't seek a replacement. I can't tell if the occasional squeak as I crank is related to the handle rubbing against the plastic sheath or the raising/lowering pulleys. While the handle can go in or out now, it does take a little tap to push it all the way in.

I absolutely love this stand up desk. I ordered it for work, everyone else had ordered a Varidesk but I didn't really need my desk to pull forward or have different heights for monitor/keyboard etc. I just wanted a flat surface like my current desk to be lifted. The crank works smoothly and does not make any noise (I was afraid that the crank would be noisy!) and it's plenty large to fit my laptop on a docking station, two monitors, keyboard, and mouse. The crank doesn't really bother me, when I change the height I make sure the crank is facing away from me and it's not in the way.I took away one star because the laminate is not the best, the front panel was loose and so I glued it back on. Also, where the right front foot hides under the desk piece while fully lowered, it rubbed against the inside and would get temporarily stuck underneath during raising/lowering, so I had to shave off a little of the pressed wood to make it work properly. But I can't see where I fixed it so it doesn't bother me.

Original 1-star Review:Bummed. The mechanism arrived with significant rust. The table rocks back and forth because the feet are not straight. The vendor is unresponsive.Updated 4-star Review:The vendor contacted me shortly after posting this review. They took care of the issue.I have been using the table top for over a month and am very happy. It is stable and works great. I would give it 5 stars if is wasn't for the initial issues.

Sorry for delaying the review due to my intense schedules in the past couple of month! i'm very happy about this table top. It satisfies my need to have a sit-stand desk that can go up and down on the fly, and it's definitely very gentle to my wallet. i felt the need of a sit-stand desk about 8 years ago, but wasn't able to invent a cost effective one since i'm tied to my day job and do not have experience in making things. Since then, checking what's available on the market now and then, and intensively about 2 years ago, trying a work station that doesn't have enough surface space and doesn't rise up high enough, i almost ran out of steam looking for a low cost sit-stand desk...until, i casually discovered this on the first day it was launched! So far, this is the best solution for me both in terms functionality and cost. The only thing one has to be careful about is that the metal frame can be a little harsh to wood surfaces. It made couple of dents on my pine wood table top the first time i opened it. As far as the look is concerned, it's not the best quality look, and in fact has couple of small defects on the edges, almost unnoticeable though. Overall, it works like a charm.

I am disappointed in the sturdiness of this table when extended to its full height. I needed a table for crafts that could be extended to countertop height. Some reviews indicated this table was NOT sturdy at its full height. I decided to give it a try and ordered anyhow based on reviews that said it works for a craft table. Reviews are correct; table is NOT sturdy at its full height. My husband is going to do something to stabalize the table. Currently the legs are against the bed in our guest/craft room which makes it sturdier. Otherwise, the table is great. Size is sufficient for my craft items and still have room to work. I do not use this table for my hand-operated embossing machine, however, I can use the paper cutter without problems due to shakiness.

Adjustable in height, fairly sturdy and kind of portable if you have a bigger car (does not fold in the middle). Gives you a nice 4-foot surface for ...stuff. Set-up is a little rough as it only has the spring loaded buttons for adjustment, so extending it can take a little work since the buttons are on both sides (2 arms, 2 buttons, still need to extend the legs), but it works well.

Nice that it folds up and can be stored easily. It is not heavy and that is problem. You need to put it next to a wall so that it won't topple over as it is light-weight and a slight push could sent it falling. With a wall as a backup, it is a nice extra table for whatever.

I've been using this as a computer desk for the past month, and given its low price, it holds up pretty well. I'm using it at its highest height setting, so there is some wobbling, but that's a given, since the table is made of plastic and so cheap. If you need something temporary, this is a great option at the price.

Table is decent. More sturdy than I expected, top is just slightly textured, size is perfect for what I need it for...it does not fold in the middle, as some of the other models do...I needed it for my niece to do large puzzles on, so the fact it does not fold makes puzzles easier. 2 major complaints: 1. as others have said, it is difficult for one person to adjust the height. 2. Amazon packaging was awful...buy elsewhere, if you can. My package arrived torn apart, open at both ends, holes in several places. The areas on the table that were exposed because of torn packaging have marks on them. There was no protection for the item in the Amazon packaging; the table is just too heavy for the type of packaging they used.

I use this table for sewing and crafts. I use it at the top height, and love that I can stand or sit on a bar stool and work comfortably at it (I am 5' 4"). It is well made, and I had no trouble adjusting the legs by myself. I also like that it is a compact size, since my sewing room is tiny. If I am cutting through layers of fabric and have to bear down hard, it does wobble just a tiny bit, but it's not been a problem. (I have it set up on carpet, so that may help.) Buyers should be aware that, because the edge of the table top is beveled, the flat working surface is a little smaller than 24 x 48. I have a 24 x 48 cutting mat, and the mat edges do hang over a bit. Again, I've been able to work with that just fine.

It's a decent product, we just found ourselves not bothering to crank it up... Buyer's remorse, but the product is great.

It's good but it is noisy.

Really excited to start to use the new desk top but only one side cranked up. Sent message to return but really would like a replacement.

It works and it's cheaper than other ones I've seen on Amazon. Also, if everything is in good condition, the setup is much easier than other ones I've seen. I had to buy a ratchet (I knew this going in) because my desk does not have enough room for the crank. For anyone else the socket size you need is a 5/16. This is not wood. It's cheap plastic looking. I might repaint it someday. When I do that I can try to fix the broken right side crank mine came with. I'm attaching a photo of the screw which was disintegrated. This screw held the bolt (that your crank attaches to) to the rest of of the desk. I can still use it, but I just need to use the left side. I'm also adding a photo of the setup. No drilling made this the perfect choice. I took down two stars for quality.

I would say this is a "good enough" standing desk, especially as a starter desk (and for the price). It's simple to assemble and use, and is stable and can support a reasonable amount of desk weight. My main complaint is that the materials used for the desk seem to crack easily. The packaging used for shipping was minimal, causing one of the corners to be cracked around the left jack/receptacle upon delivery. This doesn't seem to impair functioning and is only aesthetic.

Good for the price, at about half of other, similar desk-tops. Quality is mediocre as the corner laminate is showing, and was slightly damaged out of the box. It serves its purpose though.

Good table but the other reviews are correct about difficulty if you're trying to change height of table alone. I have since seen a table at big box store that has a much better system for extending the legs.

Oops, smaller than what I thought I was buying. Also not that stable. I've used these tables before and they're pretty durable and solid. For the same price, Costco and others have the larger size available.

I needed a workbench and used to have one like this before I moved. I thought, for the price, this should be a pretty good portable table, but it's kind of awful. Super wobbly, and makes me nervous to use whenever I have the power tools out. Missing my old table very much right now and have to look into finding a better table. For other purposes I'd say it'd be OK but not great. The wobbliness is really bad and I know better tables can be found elsewhere. I say save your money for a better table.

My first table came with a very noticeable dent in the corner. The replacement process was very simple and my second table came within a couple days. The 2nd table came with a dent in the corner also, but it was not near as bad as the one in the first table. I decided to keep it for fear the 3rd table would likely be dented also and may be worse than the 2nd. I like the sturdy adjustable legs and this table is perfect for my preschool classroom. It's a good table at an excellent price, I'm just disappointed I could not seem to get one without it arriving dented.

I wish that I could give this table 5 stars but it certainly falls short of its advertised description.First off I was disappointed after reading in the description the bio about the company being a Utah-based company so I assumed from the description that the table would be proudly made in the USA but in fact it is just another Chinese import.The other claims that I find ridiculous is that in the item description it states that this table will hold up to 850 pounds of weight I mean are you kidding for I purchased 4 of these tables from Amazon and I had set my miter saw and table saw next to each other on one of the tables and all together these two items weigh less than 100 pounds and when set on the table the table became very unstable and so the claim that this table will support 850 pounds is laughable.The other main issue I have noticed is that the table has 3 adjustable levels for you can set this table at a low level at 22 inches or you can set this table at 29 inches which is a standard height for a table but at the highest level which is 36 inches which is a countertop height at this height the table becomes completely unstable for just the slightest touch from either side causes the tabletop wobble greatly making it absolutely useless to put anything breakable like glass objects on it without almost guaranteeing things will be knocked over and broken for the table appears to be stable enough for general use at its lowest level setting of 22 inches or at its medium level setting at 29 inches but I don't recommend anybody using it for any reason at its highest setting of 36 inches.Even in the description on Amazon for this table there are several inaccurate descriptions for it shows the pictures of the feet of the table but this table has completely different feet then what is shown in the picture in the description and there is even a typo where it describes the material of the table and it lists it as being made of wood.I was hoping that this was an American-made product given the bio from the company being based in Utah but I guess I should have known better.I think this table is good for general usage like having an extra table for having extra people over for a barbecue to have an extra place to sit down to eat for this is my main purpose for purchasing them just as long as you do not try to put this at its highest level which as I had stated before becomes very unstable.

The table is very good. It is sturdy. I like the adjustable height. But, the first table arrived with a very badly dented corner. I returned it for a replacement; and Amazon, true to their word, replaced it by the next business day. However, the second table also arrived dented. It is only slightly dented in one corner and slightly dented on the middle of one side, so I will keep it. But, it comes in a cardboard box that is about 1/2" larger all around then the table. There is no Styrofoam on the corners--no protection other than the flimsy cardboard box. Because the table is of reasonable weight, it seems unlikely it could arrive without the top being damaged. In the case of both tables, the box had broken open before arrival. The table is great. The packaging does not do its job.

Bad deal. Used almost daily for the last 11 months.1) the coloring chips off - "wood"2) the metal feet sagged when I needed to boost this up. Sorry I'm over 5'8"... had to lift it up an inch and it sagged quickly so now it rocks back and forth3) let the record show I RARELY change from high to low... it takes forever so I do it as littel as possible. I did it yesterday and the thing broke.4) so, now the right side goes up and down a few inches while the left side strains and breaks under the pressure of not moving while the other end moves.5) my table is lopsided due to this unfixable situation6) broke in under a year of light use on the winding thing. I deserve a refund or a repair but apparently they don't have any at all.

It worked great for 2 months and then came crashing down. The metal piece inside the bracket that moves it up and down is broken already. Not very good quality for $200.00

I've been using the desk for about 4-5 months. After less then one month of use the table wouldn't correctly lower - one side would lower perfectly and the other would partially stay up until you pushed it down, and then it would SLAM down on my work desk that is underneath. We've tried fixing it but it'll just go back to partially staying up a few times after use. Since I don't want to have this desk continually slam onto my work desk (which isn't mine so I really don't want to damage it), I don't lower the desk completely when I sit down and use it slightly slanted. I now really wish I went with a more expensive/higher quality desk which would have been less of a hassle. Disappointing....

The riser was jammed on one side and would not lift when cranked. The table also arrived with a giant puncture through the top of it. This most likely happened during shipping, but the packaging is pretty minimal and the table material is pretty weak. Obviously, I had to return it.

I received the item very promptly. The shipping package was not damaged at all, but the table itself has a noticeable 'crease/dent' in the corner; which appears to be a manufacturing/warehouse issue. Unfortunately, I needed the table this week and won't have the time to return/replace it. Also, as stated elsewhere, you need three hands to adjust the height.

Came with multiple large dents.Will still work for my purposes, but these need to be packaged better.

Very wobbly when extended to full height. Not very wobbly when sitting at the two lower positions. Also, both the ones I ordered arrived with crushed corners.

This table would be fine if it didn't wobble so much. The height adjustment is nice, but at full height the table is just too unstable to use for anything. Also worth noting is it comes in a thin box with zero packaging protection, so all the corners were smashed in and a dent in the side of it. Would have returned anyways regardless of shipping damage. I'm unable to use an unstable table, so I'm printing a return label.

I like the concept but my table has a dent on the corner and is quite wobbly. It wobbles 3" from side to side at least. I could live with the dent, but not the wobbly. It makes it feel like whatever is on top would be unsafe if it was bumped. Thankfully Amazon was willing to return it!

The table is sturdy and the option for three different heights is nice, but it is incredibly awkward and tedious to set up. For someone who is doing a lot of events and needs to set up and break down the table quickly, using both hands to push in the knobs (three times...) and an awkward knee or shoulder to pull out/push in the legs just takes too much time and coordination. Plus, once the legs are finally pushed all the way in, they don't stay locked very well so I end up doing the whole two handed shoulder push again once they've popped out while loading into the car. Will be replacing with an easier set up.

Product looks great. BUT, the desk does not function. The electric controls match the 'mini' version of this product and are different from what is described in the operator manual. That would not be a problem except the controls do not work and do not appear to be getting power.

I shopped around for a while and was very excited about this product. Unfortunately it arrived looking as though it had been through a war zone. Every corner was chipped and smashed, and even the center of the desktop had a dent in it. I wish I could tell you how it functioned, but they did not bother to include the crank piece, so I couldn't even expand it to see if a version of the product that was in good condition would have been worth it. It's quite heavy for one person, so re-packaging and re-mailing this thing is going to take a lot of effort and time on my part. I'm so disappointed.

When this first arrived 10 days ago I was over the moon. The tabletop is quite large and easily accomodates my entire work station. Plus I find it very easy to transition from sitting to standing. Unfortunately that is where the good news ends. After only 10 days, it is starting to fall apart at the seam on the left corner. It isn't terrible YET, but based on other people's reviews I anticipate the issue will continue to grow over time.

Table top worked great as described for 45 days and then failed. The lifting mechanism on one side broke. Unfortunately it was too late to return to Amazon and the seller is no help at contacting the manufacturer for warranty coverage. Would not recommend.

I ordered 2. One is great, and the other is completely defective. IT doesn't lower, it slams down violently. I love the other one. The defective one has a defective rivet and a loose part that causes this to happen.The customer service from this point will determine how I revise this. I would love to give 5 stars.

Defective product. Electric motor worked for 2 weeks then stopped with desk in the up position. No way to lower. Had to be returned but since stuck in the up position no easy way to package for return. Amazon handling return.

This is a cheap Chinese knock off. Don't buy. Go to Costco and get the real deal.

Listed as Very good. Product too hard to open and put push in buttons behind bars. A 2 person job unless you're very strong. Also received with dents in both sides of one end. Packed poorly and dents may have come from faulty packaging. Photos taken for seller.

This came with a huge gash in it.

I returned this table. On the lowest setting as a child-height table, it seemed stable. However, at the other two heights, the table wobbled. I intended to use this table at the middle setting, as a craft table for my grandchildren who are ages 5-10. The table was not sturdy enough at the middle or high setting for children to use. Disappointed.

If you want to use this table at counter height it is a total P.O.S. Very unstable at high position. Contacted manufacturer and got zero satisfaction. Evidently, lifetime means a lifetime of frustration.

The table top wasn't even, had all kinds of undulations, totally useless table, sent back for refund.