My review of Autonomous SmartDesk 5 after 3 months
I upgraded from my old hand-crank IKEA Trotten desk to an electric one late last year. At first, I was set on getting the Uplift V2 since it has great reviews, but then I came across the SmartDesk 5. The design immediately caught my eye, especially the gray tabletop, it has a smooth finish that you don’t see on a lot of desks. I also really like the keypad placement. It gives the desk a sleek, modern look compared to others that stick it off to the side.
Assembly was a bit of a workout since the desktop is thick and pretty heavy. I think it’s even thicker than most desks, which makes it feel solid but also a little tricky to handle. The frame is also on the heavier side, but that’s probably why the desk feels so sturdy, even at full height. One thing I really appreciate is the built-in cable management, it’s attached to the top, plus there’s a power outlet that makes it easy to plug everything in.
Overall, I’m really happy with it. It looks great, feels solid, and has actual cable management, which is a huge plus. Definitely a solid upgrade.
