FlexiSpot M17 Standing Desk Converter Review: A Solid Sit-Stand Fix, Not a Final Destination

By Editorial Team | April 2026

You do not need to replace a perfectly good desk just to stop sitting all day. The FlexiSpot M17 is the practical middle ground: a sit-stand converter that gives you a proper two-tier setup without the cost or mess of a full standing desk. It wins because it is simple, roomy enough for a real home-office setup, and easy enough to adjust that you’ll actually use it.

Our pick: FlexiSpot M17 Standing Desk Converter

FlexiSpot M17 Standing Desk Converter — £113.13

This is a good answer for anyone who wants standing-desk benefits without committing to a whole new workstation. The M17 gets a 7/10 score for good reason: it does the basics well, stays sensible on price, and avoids the gimmicks that make cheaper converters annoying to live with.

Why it works:

• The 12 cm to 50 cm height range gives you enough adjustment to move between sitting and standing properly, not just performatively.
• The two-tier layout is the right ergonomics choice: screen up top, keyboard and mouse below, which feels natural over a full workday.
• The 88 cm-wide main surface and 34.6-inch keyboard tray suit a laptop-plus-monitor or dual-monitor home office better than the tiny risers that only really work for a single laptop.
• The gas spring lift and straight up-and-down motion keep the adjustment smooth, so changing position is less of a chore.
• It arrives nearly assembled, which matters when you just want to get back to work.

The honest trade-off: it still takes up desk depth and its 15 kg top limit plus 2 kg keyboard tray limit mean it is not the pick for a heavy multi-monitor battlestation.

Buy the FlexiSpot M17 here if you want a straightforward sit-stand fix that does the job without wasting your weekend on setup.

Best upgrade: VariDesk Pro Plus 36

VariDesk Pro Plus 36 — around £395 to £450

The upgrade buy is stability and polish. VariDesk Pro Plus 36 is the better choice if you stand up and sit down several times a day, run dual monitors, and want a converter that feels more substantial and less fussy than a budget model.

Worth it if: you use a converter all day and care more about build quality and wobble-free adjustment than saving a couple of hundred pounds.

Best budget pick: VIVO 32-inch Desk Converter

VIVO 32-inch Desk Converter — around £100 to £150

The budget route is smaller, simpler, and less capable. The VIVO 32-inch Desk Converter is the one to look at if you mainly want a low-cost standing option for a single monitor or laptop and do not need the M17’s more generous two-tier footprint.

Worth it if: you want the cheapest sensible way to try a standing setup and your desk space is tight.

How we chose

We looked at what actually matters for a standing desk converter: adjustment range, stability, desk footprint, load limits, and whether the layout supports real work instead of just looking ergonomic in photos. We also checked current review coverage and competing products to make sure the upgrade and budget picks are real, available options, not dead links from a stale roundup.

Frequently asked questions

Who is a standing desk converter actually for? Anyone with a decent desk who wants to alternate between sitting and standing without replacing the whole setup. If you work from a laptop or a modest monitor arrangement, it makes more sense than buying a full electric desk.

Is the FlexiSpot M17 good value at £113.13? Yes. It is not cheap cheap, but it is far less expensive than a full standing desk and much more usable than a flimsy laptop riser.

Will it work on a shallow desk? Not well; the converter adds depth, so a shallow workspace is exactly where it becomes annoying.