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The information alone, to take into account that top mounted radiators are partially covered, tells me that I am at the right place. I just became a happy new subscriber.
Thank you so much. That's very kind of you to say. Follow up video coming soon on the network cable extender but that will be on my new tech dedicated channel.
Found your video to be quite straight to the point, highlighting interesting and relevant points that will definitely help make pre-purchase decisions.
Good, I meant every word. I don’t normally comment on videos, do give likes as I go. However, there was something about this video that I appreciated compared to many others I have watch. Keep up the good job. :)
@@DTSquaredQuestion about 3d printing. I like the idea you have with installing a bracket where the PC holder is for them. I have a 4 bay Sabrent USB 3.2 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station. I want to mount it under the desk like you did. Can I ask if you can make a holder for this enclosure? Also if you do not want to do this I understand. If you don’t make one for me to buy where can I get one made?
The wobble was with the first non-pro version of the Magnus. The pro version seems to be sturdy, based on different videos. The XL version seems to be sturdy as well.
Thank you for having the most informative video about this desk. I’m torn between the Magnus or Uplift v2, and I think I’m leaning towards the Magnus. Your video gave so many insights about it; I wish every desk review could be as thorough as yours.
Thank you that's very kind of you to say, and I'm glad you found it useful. I'll be making more similar tech related reviews, but on my DTsquared-tech channel as TH-cam doesn't like the mix.
I can confirm the light strip is absolute garbage haha. Got my desk a few days ago. I’m positive on everything except the lights, they seem really poorly made.
There is a way to set the lowest height possible. You just gotta go to the desired height and then hold the up and down button at the same time until a beep sound is heard. I found that out after watching the review of yours and then buying the desk.
I'll try that if it works, that's really good. Thanks for the information. EDIT : Just tried and it works perfectly !! Also in case anyone else tries this pressing both buttons together again until you hear a beep un sets the lower limit.
@@DTSquaredglad to hear that :) also your 3d prints are really usefull thank you for that
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Great review at so many levels! I will be moving in a month and I’m undecided between the magnus and flexispot… I think the cable try in this one is really nice plus the monitor arm will be a bit closer as it’s mounted ahead of the try. So far I’m leaning towards the Secretlab and this review has a lot of useful info, cheers!
Brilliant review. I think the monitor arms and not just the placement are giving you more wobble than expected. I switched out the Secretlab for Ergotron monitor arms and have no wobble on two heavy 32 inch monitors.
Thanks glad you liked it. I suspect you are correct on the arm wobble and there are better arms out there. But I've not found the wobble to be annoying or distracting and the arms do look good. (For monitor arms 🙂.)
Great review, thank you. I’m in the process of creating my own office/man cave and have one of these on order… looking forward to setting it all up when it arrives. Based on your recommendation I didn’t order the lighting strip so will look at alternatives at a later time.
Hioe your man cave. . . Sorry office comes together well. I'm sure you'll like the Magnus Pro. Definitely, IMHO the right move to avoid the SL LEDs but if you can find something it is worth putting an LED strip along that rear edge of the desk as it does give a cool but also subtle look.
Tricky choice. The Desky seems to have a lot more options in terms of desk tops etc. The Magnus is possibly a bit more sleek in terms of cable management, built in (rather than stuck under) control panel. I like the metal top and magnets for cable organisation on the Magnus. Also the option to buy a new or even spare top matt in case of accidents/damage. But I do like the look of some of the deskt natural edge and resin fill tops. I'm sure you'll enjoy whichever one you go for.
@@DTSquared Thank you again. Can I ask - do Magnus monitor arms ‘run’ along that rail, so as to be moved left and right as needed? Seems like a very positive attribute for my specific use-case, if so.
Great video! I am in the market for a desk, I have contemplated doing a DIY buying my own legs and doing my own wood top, The Magnus XL, and possibly an Uplift desk. One of my concerns is depth since the room my office is in isn't particularly deep which is why I have been leaning towards DIY and doing a 27 inch deep custom desktop. But the sleekness of this desk is something that makes it appealing. If I do purchase it, I know all of the details from watching your review!
Mine wobbles like crazy at height. Will be sending it back. Omnidesk my other desk is much more stable and the Secretlab monitor arms are flimsy and wobble easily as well.
Glad you liked the video. There are two motors (one in each leg). But they are internal so there's no easy way of identifying the motor manufacturer I'm afraid.
Excellent video, and something about an old dude being attuned to what’s important to gamers and tech enthusiasts is just awesome! I hope I’m like you when I grow up
Great video! I was on the fence about ordering the Pro XL this weekend, but your review has finalised my decision - I'll just make sure not to order the MAGRGB! 😂
I suspect wobble might be a function of the weight of the desk top. Weighty ones stabilize, lighter ones easily transmit the wobble from any leg instability. My solid wood top (30-40kg according to the specs) absorbs most of the kinetic energy from knocks fairly well and there is very little screen wobble.
I think you're correct that the desk top weight will damp any knocks, etc. But the top is pretty heavy, and I think in this case it is more that the arm that's amplifying the wobble. Either way I haven't found it too distracting, and I've seen similar screen wobble on permanently fixed desk tops.
What do you think about the magnetic ethernet cable extension? It's a relatively new accessory but I don't know how useful it is. For example, If you use the pc mount combined with this accessory, does it make the 'changing of the height' process easier?
Hi @garycoleman8906, I actually have the ethernet cable extension, and yes, if you want to connect your desk mounted PC to a wired network connection, it does it much more cleanly. I actually made a review video of the magnetic extension on my other channel (where I'll be putting general technology related videos from now on). th-cam.com/video/hZWA9Ks9k9Q/w-d-xo.html
Thank you. I haven't had any real issues in terms of size vs my height. I can touch the underside of the cable tray with my knees, but only if i really try. So you should be fine with the magnus pro if you are same height as me.
I'm not sure how to set the max height, but I was able to set the minimum height by adjusting the desk to the desired height, then pressing the up and down buttons together until you hear a beep. The table will no longer go down below that point (even when using a previous preset that was lower).
Excellent review. You do a wonderful job of succinctly getting to each important point about its features and practicality. It’s been about 9 months since you posted the original, are you still happy with the product? Is it still just as reliable as it was day 1?
Thank you for the positive feed back that really means a lot. After 9 months I'm certainly still happy with the desk and haven't really come across any real issues with it. To be fair I don't adjust the height all that often, but still it's working fine and given the build quality of the rest of desk I'm sure it could handle a lot more use than I put to it. The small magnetic anchors are probably still my favourite feature of the desk. I bought another set and now have some other items neatly held in place on the desktop. Such as a small 2TB SSD backup drive that I use for video work. Overall totally pleased with the desk.
The specified max PC width is 300mm. I just measured the gap on my mount with the width fully extended and got 305mm. But that would be latched on the very first notch on the ratchet mechanism so I would definitely NOT exceed the maximum 300mm spec. Hope that helps.
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. I haven't had any power related issues at all with the built in power delivery on the desk (or the 8 gang extension lead I added in the cable tray, just in case that's the one you meant.) I think I did read about some people, that had had some issues with tripping RCDs, but if I remember correctly, it was earlier versions or a specific batch issue. (Though that is just from memory of a Redit post.) Mine has certainly been trouble-free.
Great review, thank you! Good to see the some of the gotchas pointed out. With the crossbar you mentioned, how much depth is there for your legs before your knees hit? Any changes you'd mention or extra 3d printed parts since you made your review?
Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful. In terms of leg room if I sit as close as possible to the desk my knees are about an inch away but level height wise with the lowest part of the crossbar. I can just about make my knees touch it but only if I'm effectively starting to slide under the desk. I'm 6ft4 and fairly slim, so can get closer to edge of desk than most. But I'd never sit that close so it's not really an issue. I haven't thought of any other 3D parts to make as yet, but I have just received the SecretLabs network extender which is pretty good. I'll be posting a video review of that on my new tech focussed channel www.youtube.com/@DTSquaredTech very soon.
Due to spinal fusion, I was in the market for a sit/stand desk. This is by far the best of the many reviews I reviewed. I also have a Titan chair. I added a lot of accessories but haven't ordered them. Thanks to your review, I'll skip the LED and order elsewhere. Unfortunately, after your review, I find myself in need of a 3D printer. I don't suppose you have a review of those? Thanks again!. ❤
So sorry to hear about your back problem, I hope the sit stand desk helps. I haven’t made a review of my 3D printer (perhaps I should) but it is an Ender 3 S1 Pro and whilst not an expert on 3D printers I would recommend it. I had one issue after a month or two where the extruder stopped working. It turned out to be the ribbon cable and after contacting the supplier / Ender they sent a new one out pretty quickly and it’s worked fine since. I’ve printed loads on it almost entirely parts I’ve modelled myself, to the point where what I thought would be an occasional toy to tinker with has become something I’d instantly replace if it stopped working. Glad you enjoyed the review your kind comments mean a lot and I hope the Magnus Pro works out well for you.
Great review - thank you! Can I ask how big your monitor is? I’m planing to have a 32in and 28in dual monitor setup, and wondering if perhaps the monitor wobble would be reduced with a smaller monitor? I also plan on having the desk pushed up against a wall, so I’d be in the same situation with the side placement of the arm. Thank you!
Thank you glad you liked it. My monitor is 30inch (diagonal) and the wobble hasn't been a problem (apart from when I make it wobble by drumming on the desk, but it stops when I tell myself off 🤣). If you are using the double arm then I'm not sure how much you could move the mount to one side. I have my desk about 4inches from the wall (distance makes the lighting effect better on my wood veneer panels.) With that gap I can get the lower arm section pointing straight back. I'm not sure if the lower weight would make much difference. There's an argument to say that a lighter monitor has less inertia and so could wobble more. But I suspect the difference would be very marginal either way.)
Because I'd already purchased the SecretLabs/NanoLeaf LEDs I have had to carry on using them rather than throw them away and buy something else. However I have plugged them into a smart powerstrip (mains power) and used my home automation to turn this on automatically along with the room lights. There's lots of RGB strips out there from fairly cheap to pretty expensive. I haven't tried it but phyisically the "Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip" in terms of shape but that's quite pricey and it doesn't have magnets. The SecretLabs lights were good in terms of fit and mounting (some have mentioned that the socket breaks easily) but it was their "smart" features that let them down massively. The other alternative I looked at would be to use something like the Corsair or Razer light strips which (if you are using their PC lights and devices) would allow linking of light profiles across the devices. Hope that helps.
Hi, I don't normally supply parts as I'm not really setup to produce significant numbers of them. In the case of the USB bar ends they will only work with these exact USB cables as the holes have to match exactly (unless smaller USB cables and a lot of glue is used). These are the cables I used.- www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0932RLXXJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Are you based in the UK and able to get this type of cable?
Yes you're probably right. But people can spend a lot of money on "performance" products for negligible improvements. So I thought I'd mention it for completeness.
hey not sure if this has been mentioned but I was in a situation where I couldnt reach wifi frim where my nanoleafs could function nicely so I ended up installing the app on my PC and avoided using my mobile at all. This may help resolve this issue. For me personally I am limited to what I can and cant buy when I get this desk and the RGB strip will have to wait either way.
I'm pretty sure this isn't an option for the MAGRGB. It is outside of their normal eco system so the apps and other PC integration isn't supported. I think I mentioned that in the video as another limitation with the MAGRGB. I don't know if this is because of their move to Thread or they just decided to leave it outside of their existing eco system.
I had the same issue with the discount code, they have apparently recieved a number of complaints about this, but still haven't changed it.. very disappointing.
Can someone please confirm if this Desk must only be plugged directly into a wall outlet? Is it safe enough to plug it into an Extension? Reason i asked is because I would not expect it to be safe to have the desk in an extension with my PC then being connected to an extension in the cable managment tray.
It would always be recommended to plug it directly into the wall since otherwise you would be effectively chaining several extension leads (and therefore plug connections) together. The desk is in effect an extension lead (albeit with just one socket) and most users would almost certainly put an extension lead into the cable tray so that's two extension leads right of the bat. If distance from the mains socket is an issue then it would be best to get a longer properly rated (i.e. thicker cores) power lead. Thankyou for the comment though it's a good point to raise for other people.
Can this desk also be used for music production, e.g. 2 speaker monitors (14 kg each), 1 ultra wide screen monitor and possibly a keyboard? And which size table is yours - 1500 or the 1700?
I would say that it could be used for music production. Double check but from memory the weight capacity is over 100kg so your two speakers and monitor shouldn't be a problem. My desk is the smaller model.
Did you buy it? I'm also interested in using this desk for music production, but I'm a little worried about sound reflection since the speakers will be sitting on a metal desk.
Great review!! Have to say I am really quite concerned at the mention of the table rocking when in a seated position, and its the single most point that is putting me off purchasing. Rather than mounting your hard drives could they not have sat in the cable tray?
I don't think I said that it "rocked" when in seated position and if I did I mis spoke. The monitor can "wobble" a bit but only if the desk is hit in some way, for example tapping the desk in time with music, but even that wobble is not significant. The desk certainly doesn't move in any significant way when in the seated position. I'd certainly not say desk wobble or movement is a significant concern when using this desk. Unless you need to do something like film desktop macro photography or play jenga. In terms of the hard drives, yes they would have fitted in the tray but I wanted them to be more easily accessible to swap them or check that they are running. So the underslung dock was purely my personal choice. Hope that helps.
@@DTSquared Thanks for replying, that is reassuring. "Rocked" might have been an overstatement on my part. Still on the fence about little due to the loss of space due to needing to keep the cable tray flap clear, and the inability to mount some equipment. But by far the best review of the desk.
I think the limitation on mounting things to the rear cable access door is more in relation to things like monitor arms, etc. I've mounted my sound bar to it with no obvious ill effects. You can put things on it so long as they are not too heavy or likely to fall down the gap. They also have the new raised desk shelf now, I believe, but I haven't tried that.
@@DTSquared Thanks again (BTW) the comment from Brick Arena is also me). Just thought I'd let you know your reveie and answers to my questions were enough for me to take the plunge. Just waiting from my new Magnus Pro XL to arrive now :) If you ever start selling your hard disk hanger let me know. Unfortunatley I don't have a 3D printer to make use of your designs.
Brilliant video! I have a tower tall 57cm do you think it's possible to mount on the Secret lab PC Mount? If I see the maximum height is 543mm how did you manage that with your case?
Sounds like it could be borderline. The thing to check is the distance from the top and bottom faces of the case in the middle (front to back) since that is where the clamp grips the case. my case has feet but those are only on the corners so don't affect the clamp.
Difficult to say if it's the "best desk" I would say that it is certainly the nicest looking desk in terms of general style and finish of the ones I looked at. Functionally it works well so I doubt you'd be disappointed in it and from past experience Secret Labs are pretty good at fixing any issues that do arise. It's in the upper end of the reasonably priced desks so on balance it's definitely up there amongst the better desks.
I think that would depend on which country and delivery service they use. It comes in multiple boxes, several quite large, and is obviously quite expensive, so I doubt that they would be happy just to leave it but you'd have to check.
Not from the wall to the desk but the 8 gang extension lead which is plugged into the desk has surge protection. So the desk is NOT protected but PC, monitor and everything else on the desk IS protected.
I'd like to get an ultrawide 49" curved monitor. Which, depending on the model, is just on or over the 15kg based on the specs. (Though the stated weight may include the stand, so actual load weight may hopefully be lower.)
@@DTSquared Watched lots of reviews on these desks, yours was by far one of the best and independent so thank you. I have a 49” monitor and another review had the SLabs single arm and it didn’t even support his 34”. They have a an ultrawide mount “coming soon” on the site but its £300! So holding off until this is released.
Hi, Glad you liked the video and found it useful. I've adjusted the description to include links to the laptop support and also the USB cable I used. I have also uploaded the parts to Thingiverss (sorry meant to do it sooner but xmas break got in the way :-) ) Links for parts are in the description. I'll try and add some more detail to Thingiverse in terms of design notes etc over the holiday, but if you have a specific question in the meantime let me know in the comments here. All the best Dave
The "Signature Stealth" mat that I went for is a kind of dark-dusty brown which looks sort of greyish depending on the light angle. I haven't seen the black in real life so not sure what that will actually look like. I guess if nothing else you do at least have the option to change it at some point, and they seem to bring out specials. I'm still teetering on the edge of ordering a spare one just in case.
Not sure how I could repeat it differently. It was "staged" in that it was a test. The push back test at the highest desk height is probably not something that anyone would do naturally, but I wanted to apply as close to the same force as possible to record the results.
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this is the best review for this desk that I have seen so far, thanks man.
Thank you, that's very kind of you to say so.
The information alone, to take into account that top mounted radiators are partially covered, tells me that I am at the right place.
I just became a happy new subscriber.
Thanks glad you found it helpful.
I highly doubt that the pc mount affects the performance of top mounted radiators.
This is by far the best review of this desk I've seen AND with some unique additions that I have never seen. THank you sir!
Thank you so much. That's very kind of you to say. Follow up video coming soon on the network cable extender but that will be on my new tech dedicated channel.
Found your video to be quite straight to the point, highlighting interesting and relevant points that will definitely help make pre-purchase decisions.
Thanks, that means a lot. Really glad you found it useful.
Good, I meant every word.
I don’t normally comment on videos, do give likes as I go. However, there was something about this video that I appreciated compared to many others I have watch.
Keep up the good job. :)
Had heard of the wobble "issue" but based on this video my stationary desk with 5 legs wobbles just as much
I agree most standard desks are going to be pretty similar. My previous desk was a built-in bench bolted to the walls and even that had some wobble.
@@DTSquaredQuestion about 3d printing. I like the idea you have with installing a bracket where the PC holder is for them. I have a 4 bay Sabrent USB 3.2 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Tray-Less Docking Station. I want to mount it under the desk like you did. Can I ask if you can make a holder for this enclosure? Also if you do not want to do this I understand. If you don’t make one for me to buy where can I get one made?
The wobble was with the first non-pro version of the Magnus. The pro version seems to be sturdy, based on different videos. The XL version seems to be sturdy as well.
Thank you for having the most informative video about this desk. I’m torn between the Magnus or Uplift v2, and I think I’m leaning towards the Magnus. Your video gave so many insights about it; I wish every desk review could be as thorough as yours.
Thank you very much, I'm glad it was helpful. Good luck with your new desk, whichever one you choose.
spot on review! been eyeing out for secret lab magnus pro after getting titan evo and this review nailed it. definitely add to cart!! cheers mate 🤙🏻
Thanks I'm glad you liked the video. I'm sure you'll enjoy the desk.
Great honest, stylishly presented and thorough review, had to comment to say this was very helpful and keep up the great work.
Thank you that's very kind of you to say, and I'm glad you found it useful. I'll be making more similar tech related reviews, but on my DTsquared-tech channel as TH-cam doesn't like the mix.
I appreciate the honesty, especially with the light strip as I haven't heard other review channels touch on those issues. Cheers!
Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.
I can confirm the light strip is absolute garbage haha. Got my desk a few days ago. I’m positive on everything except the lights, they seem really poorly made.
Definitely the weak point. Very unlike SecretLabs. Sorry you didn't see my video first.
There is a way to set the lowest height possible. You just gotta go to the desired height and then hold the up and down button at the same time until a beep sound is heard.
I found that out after watching the review of yours and then buying the desk.
I'll try that if it works, that's really good. Thanks for the information.
EDIT : Just tried and it works perfectly !! Also in case anyone else tries this pressing both buttons together again until you hear a beep un sets the lower limit.
@@DTSquaredglad to hear that :) also your 3d prints are really usefull thank you for that
Great review at so many levels! I will be moving in a month and I’m undecided between the magnus and flexispot… I think the cable try in this one is really nice plus the monitor arm will be a bit closer as it’s mounted ahead of the try.
So far I’m leaning towards the Secretlab and this review has a lot of useful info, cheers!
Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful. Hope your move goes well.
Brilliant review. I think the monitor arms and not just the placement are giving you more wobble than expected. I switched out the Secretlab for Ergotron monitor arms and have no wobble on two heavy 32 inch monitors.
Thanks glad you liked it. I suspect you are correct on the arm wobble and there are better arms out there. But I've not found the wobble to be annoying or distracting and the arms do look good. (For monitor arms 🙂.)
May I ask which Ergotron arms you used, and if there was any issue mounting them in the Magnus Pro slot? Thanks.
@@D-Oliver Check out the Ergotron LX / HX / MXV low profile clamps; they are even slimmer than the ones from Secretlab.
Great review, thank you. I’m in the process of creating my own office/man cave and have one of these on order… looking forward to setting it all up when it arrives. Based on your recommendation I didn’t order the lighting strip so will look at alternatives at a later time.
Hioe your man cave. . . Sorry office comes together well. I'm sure you'll like the Magnus Pro.
Definitely, IMHO the right move to avoid the SL LEDs but if you can find something it is worth putting an LED strip along that rear edge of the desk as it does give a cool but also subtle look.
Thank you.
Torn between a Magnus and a Desky, at the moment. Trying to reconcile the differences between the two without having actually used them!
Tricky choice. The Desky seems to have a lot more options in terms of desk tops etc. The Magnus is possibly a bit more sleek in terms of cable management, built in (rather than stuck under) control panel. I like the metal top and magnets for cable organisation on the Magnus. Also the option to buy a new or even spare top matt in case of accidents/damage.
But I do like the look of some of the deskt natural edge and resin fill tops.
I'm sure you'll enjoy whichever one you go for.
@@DTSquared Thank you again.
Can I ask - do Magnus monitor arms ‘run’ along that rail, so as to be moved left and right as needed? Seems like a very positive attribute for my specific use-case, if so.
Great video! I am in the market for a desk, I have contemplated doing a DIY buying my own legs and doing my own wood top, The Magnus XL, and possibly an Uplift desk. One of my concerns is depth since the room my office is in isn't particularly deep which is why I have been leaning towards DIY and doing a 27 inch deep custom desktop. But the sleekness of this desk is something that makes it appealing. If I do purchase it, I know all of the details from watching your review!
Thanks glad you liked the video, and I hope it helps you to make a decision either way.
Its a well made desk. Im loving mine. It does have a little wobble but nothing that makes me nervous. The cable management is very good.
I agree, the only issue I had was with the MAGRGB. Other than that it's great
Mine wobbles like crazy at height. Will be sending it back. Omnidesk my other desk is much more stable and the Secretlab monitor arms are flimsy and wobble easily as well.
A honest and very nice detailed review. thanks, i wanted to buy 2 rgb strips, but I guess i will keep my tapo strip, just move it to the new desk
Thank you, I'm glad you found it helpful.
Great, thx a lot for the many helpful insights. One question: do you know if the Magnus Pro has 2 motors? Which brand are they?
Glad you liked the video. There are two motors (one in each leg). But they are internal so there's no easy way of identifying the motor manufacturer I'm afraid.
Excellent video, and something about an old dude being attuned to what’s important to gamers and tech enthusiasts is just awesome! I hope I’m like you when I grow up
Thanks, that's really made my day 🤣.
Glad you liked the video.
The best review! Muchas gracias.
Thank you
I clicked on this and didn’t think it would be very good. I watched the whole thing and learned a shit ton. Good video
Thank you. I'm really glad you found it useful.
Great video! I was on the fence about ordering the Pro XL this weekend, but your review has finalised my decision - I'll just make sure not to order the MAGRGB! 😂
Thank you, Glad you found my video helpful. I'm sure you'll enjoy the desk (without the lights 😉)
I suspect wobble might be a function of the weight of the desk top. Weighty ones stabilize, lighter ones easily transmit the wobble from any leg instability. My solid wood top (30-40kg according to the specs) absorbs most of the kinetic energy from knocks fairly well and there is very little screen wobble.
I think you're correct that the desk top weight will damp any knocks, etc. But the top is pretty heavy, and I think in this case it is more that the arm that's amplifying the wobble. Either way I haven't found it too distracting, and I've seen similar screen wobble on permanently fixed desk tops.
What do you think about the magnetic ethernet cable extension? It's a relatively new accessory but I don't know how useful it is. For example, If you use the pc mount combined with this accessory, does it make the 'changing of the height' process easier?
Hi @garycoleman8906, I actually have the ethernet cable extension, and yes, if you want to connect your desk mounted PC to a wired network connection, it does it much more cleanly. I actually made a review video of the magnetic extension on my other channel (where I'll be putting general technology related videos from now on).
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Very nice mention of your height vs the desk, I have the same height, and often have desk issues too :)
Thank you. I haven't had any real issues in terms of size vs my height. I can touch the underside of the cable tray with my knees, but only if i really try. So you should be fine with the magnus pro if you are same height as me.
I'm not sure how to set the max height, but I was able to set the minimum height by adjusting the desk to the desired height, then pressing the up and down buttons together until you hear a beep. The table will no longer go down below that point (even when using a previous preset that was lower).
Excellent review. You do a wonderful job of succinctly getting to each important point about its features and practicality.
It’s been about 9 months since you posted the original, are you still happy with the product? Is it still just as reliable as it was day 1?
Thank you for the positive feed back that really means a lot. After 9 months I'm certainly still happy with the desk and haven't really come across any real issues with it. To be fair I don't adjust the height all that often, but still it's working fine and given the build quality of the rest of desk I'm sure it could handle a lot more use than I put to it.
The small magnetic anchors are probably still my favourite feature of the desk. I bought another set and now have some other items neatly held in place on the desktop. Such as a small 2TB SSD backup drive that I use for video work.
Overall totally pleased with the desk.
Hi, question about the pc desk mount. The arm that goes across the top of the pc desk top. How wide does it go?
The specified max PC width is 300mm.
I just measured the gap on my mount with the width fully extended and got 305mm. But that would be latched on the very first notch on the ratchet mechanism so I would definitely NOT exceed the maximum 300mm spec.
Hope that helps.
4:05 wowowow
Didnt even think abt this
Good review
Thanks. The fan placement probably won't affect many people, but when it does . . .
So I thought it should be mentioned.
@@DTSquared ya man
7:03 SCARED TS OUTTA ME! Lol.
Great video! Been thinking about getting this but my uplift desk is fine for now. Gonna keep saving.
Sorry about that (But your comment did the same to me I forgot I'd put that glitch change in 🤣🤣)
Keep saving and buy what's best for you .
Thanks for your review. Have you had any issues with the power delivery wirh build in power cable extender? 😊😊
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. I haven't had any power related issues at all with the built in power delivery on the desk (or the 8 gang extension lead I added in the cable tray, just in case that's the one you meant.)
I think I did read about some people, that had had some issues with tripping RCDs, but if I remember correctly, it was earlier versions or a specific batch issue. (Though that is just from memory of a Redit post.) Mine has certainly been trouble-free.
Great review, thank you! Good to see the some of the gotchas pointed out.
With the crossbar you mentioned, how much depth is there for your legs before your knees hit?
Any changes you'd mention or extra 3d printed parts since you made your review?
Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful. In terms of leg room if I sit as close as possible to the desk my knees are about an inch away but level height wise with the lowest part of the crossbar. I can just about make my knees touch it but only if I'm effectively starting to slide under the desk. I'm 6ft4 and fairly slim, so can get closer to edge of desk than most. But I'd never sit that close so it's not really an issue.
I haven't thought of any other 3D parts to make as yet, but I have just received the SecretLabs network extender which is pretty good. I'll be posting a video review of that on my new tech focussed channel www.youtube.com/@DTSquaredTech very soon.
Due to spinal fusion, I was in the market for a sit/stand desk. This is by far the best of the many reviews I reviewed. I also have a Titan chair. I added a lot of accessories but haven't ordered them. Thanks to your review, I'll skip the LED and order elsewhere. Unfortunately, after your review, I find myself in need of a 3D printer. I don't suppose you have a review of those? Thanks again!. ❤
So sorry to hear about your back problem, I hope the sit stand desk helps.
I haven’t made a review of my 3D printer (perhaps I should) but it is an Ender 3 S1 Pro and whilst not an expert on 3D printers I would recommend it.
I had one issue after a month or two where the extruder stopped working. It turned out to be the ribbon cable and after contacting the supplier / Ender they sent a new one out pretty quickly and it’s worked fine since. I’ve printed loads on it almost entirely parts I’ve modelled myself, to the point where what I thought would be an occasional toy to tinker with has become something I’d instantly replace if it stopped working.
Glad you enjoyed the review your kind comments mean a lot and I hope the Magnus Pro works out well for you.
Great review - thank you! Can I ask how big your monitor is? I’m planing to have a 32in and 28in dual monitor setup, and wondering if perhaps the monitor wobble would be reduced with a smaller monitor? I also plan on having the desk pushed up against a wall, so I’d be in the same situation with the side placement of the arm. Thank you!
Thank you glad you liked it. My monitor is 30inch (diagonal) and the wobble hasn't been a problem (apart from when I make it wobble by drumming on the desk, but it stops when I tell myself off 🤣). If you are using the double arm then I'm not sure how much you could move the mount to one side. I have my desk about 4inches from the wall (distance makes the lighting effect better on my wood veneer panels.)
With that gap I can get the lower arm section pointing straight back.
I'm not sure if the lower weight would make much difference. There's an argument to say that a lighter monitor has less inertia and so could wobble more. But I suspect the difference would be very marginal either way.)
@@DTSquared Thanks for the added info, very helpful!
So with the issue of the RGB lighting strip, have you come up with a better alternative?
Because I'd already purchased the SecretLabs/NanoLeaf LEDs I have had to carry on using them rather than throw them away and buy something else. However I have plugged them into a smart powerstrip (mains power) and used my home automation to turn this on automatically along with the room lights.
There's lots of RGB strips out there from fairly cheap to pretty expensive. I haven't tried it but phyisically the "Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip" in terms of shape but that's quite pricey and it doesn't have magnets. The SecretLabs lights were good in terms of fit and mounting (some have mentioned that the socket breaks easily) but it was their "smart" features that let them down massively.
The other alternative I looked at would be to use something like the Corsair or Razer light strips which (if you are using their PC lights and devices) would allow linking of light profiles across the devices.
Hope that helps.
Would it be possible to purchase those custom ends for the USB from you? I have no way to print those out
Hi, I don't normally supply parts as I'm not really setup to produce significant numbers of them. In the case of the USB bar ends they will only work with these exact USB cables as the holes have to match exactly (unless smaller USB cables and a lot of glue is used). These are the cables I used.-
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0932RLXXJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Are you based in the UK and able to get this type of cable?
ill be honest, you hadn't seen anyone mention the top mounted radiators because any performance difference due to it will be absolutely negligible
Yes you're probably right. But people can spend a lot of money on "performance" products for negligible improvements. So I thought I'd mention it for completeness.
hey not sure if this has been mentioned but I was in a situation where I couldnt reach wifi frim where my nanoleafs could function nicely so I ended up installing the app on my PC and avoided using my mobile at all. This may help resolve this issue. For me personally I am limited to what I can and cant buy when I get this desk and the RGB strip will have to wait either way.
I'm pretty sure this isn't an option for the MAGRGB. It is outside of their normal eco system so the apps and other PC integration isn't supported. I think I mentioned that in the video as another limitation with the MAGRGB. I don't know if this is because of their move to Thread or they just decided to leave it outside of their existing eco system.
I had the same issue with the discount code, they have apparently recieved a number of complaints about this, but still haven't changed it.. very disappointing.
I agree, it's a shame when companies do things to promote their brand which can actually put you off them.
Can someone please confirm if this Desk must only be plugged directly into a wall outlet? Is it safe enough to plug it into an Extension? Reason i asked is because I would not expect it to be safe to have the desk in an extension with my PC then being connected to an extension in the cable managment tray.
It would always be recommended to plug it directly into the wall since otherwise you would be effectively chaining several extension leads (and therefore plug connections) together. The desk is in effect an extension lead (albeit with just one socket) and most users would almost certainly put an extension lead into the cable tray so that's two extension leads right of the bat.
If distance from the mains socket is an issue then it would be best to get a longer properly rated (i.e. thicker cores) power lead.
Thankyou for the comment though it's a good point to raise for other people.
Can this desk also be used for music production, e.g. 2 speaker monitors (14 kg each), 1 ultra wide screen monitor and possibly a keyboard? And which size table is yours - 1500 or the 1700?
I would say that it could be used for music production. Double check but from memory the weight capacity is over 100kg so your two speakers and monitor shouldn't be a problem.
My desk is the smaller model.
Did you buy it? I'm also interested in using this desk for music production, but I'm a little worried about sound reflection since the speakers will be sitting on a metal desk.
Great review sir thank you!
Thank you, I'm glad you found it helpful.
Great review!! Have to say I am really quite concerned at the mention of the table rocking when in a seated position, and its the single most point that is putting me off purchasing. Rather than mounting your hard drives could they not have sat in the cable tray?
I don't think I said that it "rocked" when in seated position and if I did I mis spoke. The monitor can "wobble" a bit but only if the desk is hit in some way, for example tapping the desk in time with music, but even that wobble is not significant. The desk certainly doesn't move in any significant way when in the seated position.
I'd certainly not say desk wobble or movement is a significant concern when using this desk. Unless you need to do something like film desktop macro photography or play jenga.
In terms of the hard drives, yes they would have fitted in the tray but I wanted them to be more easily accessible to swap them or check that they are running. So the underslung dock was purely my personal choice.
Hope that helps.
@@DTSquared Thanks for replying, that is reassuring. "Rocked" might have been an overstatement on my part. Still on the fence about little due to the loss of space due to needing to keep the cable tray flap clear, and the inability to mount some equipment. But by far the best review of the desk.
I think the limitation on mounting things to the rear cable access door is more in relation to things like monitor arms, etc. I've mounted my sound bar to it with no obvious ill effects. You can put things on it so long as they are not too heavy or likely to fall down the gap. They also have the new raised desk shelf now, I believe, but I haven't tried that.
@@DTSquared Thanks again (BTW) the comment from Brick Arena is also me). Just thought I'd let you know your reveie and answers to my questions were enough for me to take the plunge. Just waiting from my new Magnus Pro XL to arrive now :) If you ever start selling your hard disk hanger let me know. Unfortunatley I don't have a 3D printer to make use of your designs.
Well put together video, thank you!
Thank you, that means a lot.
Great review and love ingenuity to make your life even better :)
Thanks. Hope you found it helpful.
Amazing review!
Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Brilliant video! I have a tower tall 57cm do you think it's possible to mount on the Secret lab PC Mount? If I see the maximum height is 543mm how did you manage that with your case?
Sounds like it could be borderline. The thing to check is the distance from the top and bottom faces of the case in the middle (front to back) since that is where the clamp grips the case. my case has feet but those are only on the corners so don't affect the clamp.
@@DTSquared how would the pc mount handle a corsair 4000d airflow case?
does the clamp top been in middle effect the airflow?
@@FunRageDIEyes it does impact airflow i mounted my aio in front on my case to circumvent the issue
Would be nice if they made a bigger desk but no standing option. Would be cheaper
Do you suggest this desk?
I'm seeing this one because of the accessories, but I'm not sure if it's the best desk.
Difficult to say if it's the "best desk" I would say that it is certainly the nicest looking desk in terms of general style and finish of the ones I looked at. Functionally it works well so I doubt you'd be disappointed in it and from past experience Secret Labs are pretty good at fixing any issues that do arise. It's in the upper end of the reasonably priced desks so on balance it's definitely up there amongst the better desks.
@@DTSquared thanks, I like a lot of the accessories and the cable organisation, but already see good and bad feedback
Do you have to be home to sign for delivery, or does the shipping company just leave it at your front door ??
I think that would depend on which country and delivery service they use. It comes in multiple boxes, several quite large, and is obviously quite expensive, so I doubt that they would be happy just to leave it but you'd have to check.
Brilliant review for the desk, thank you kindly mate!
Thank you. I'm glad you found it useful.
Excellent! subscribed!
Did you use a surge protector connecting to the desk?
Not from the wall to the desk but the 8 gang extension lead which is plugged into the desk has surge protection. So the desk is NOT protected but PC, monitor and everything else on the desk IS protected.
What monitor do you have your eye on that weighs more than 15kg?!
I'd like to get an ultrawide 49" curved monitor. Which, depending on the model, is just on or over the 15kg based on the specs. (Though the stated weight may include the stand, so actual load weight may hopefully be lower.)
@@DTSquared
Watched lots of reviews on these desks, yours was by far one of the best and independent so thank you.
I have a 49” monitor and another review had the SLabs single arm and it didn’t even support his 34”. They have a an ultrawide mount “coming soon” on the site but its £300! So holding off until this is released.
Just bought this desk and had a few codes given to me but couldn't use them if I had specific peripherals in my basket. So annoying.
I feel for you. I think they'd be better off not offering any coupon codes rather than ones that don't work or are too restrictive.
Great video
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Great video!! 🎉
Thank you
13:12 “Normal-sized humans” 😂
I also don't know where the supposed good reputation of Nanoleaf comes from. I can report barely anything good about my experience on it.
I've only used one of their products but . . . same
You are the best mate ❤
Thank you so much.
best review !!
Thank you
thank you
You're welcome 😊
Never forget: if something cannot move even a slightest bit, it’s going to break.
Yep, even skyscrapers bend.
Great video ! could please give a link to your 3d print models ? Also the ugreen laptop support. Thank you.
Hi, Glad you liked the video and found it useful. I've adjusted the description to include links to the laptop support and also the USB cable I used. I have also uploaded the parts to Thingiverss (sorry meant to do it sooner but xmas break got in the way :-) ) Links for parts are in the description. I'll try and add some more detail to Thingiverse in terms of design notes etc over the holiday, but if you have a specific question in the meantime let me know in the comments here.
All the best Dave
That wobble by just typing is way too much, imagine smashing keys whilst gaming.
Glad the video helped you identify a potential issue for your usage.
Can you share a discount code?
Sorry I don't have any current codes.
@@DTSquared No problem, I'm going to wait for a sale.
the tray takes way to much depth away. i like my monitor way back and not in the middle of the desk
The only thing keeping me from ordering one of these is that I'd prefer a dark grey mat instead of the black
The "Signature Stealth" mat that I went for is a kind of dark-dusty brown which looks sort of greyish depending on the light angle. I haven't seen the black in real life so not sure what that will actually look like. I guess if nothing else you do at least have the option to change it at some point, and they seem to bring out specials. I'm still teetering on the edge of ordering a spare one just in case.
@@DTSquaredhow do you film your videos while you talk over b roll footage?
Got to learn a little about the desk and also the plight of an abnormally sized human. 😂👍
LOL Glad it was informative 🤣🤣🤣
i bought secret lab chat a few months ago and its good but certainly not worth the 700-800 euro's.
There's certainly a price premium for the name.
@@DTSquared yea its a shame though because honestly there are gaming chairs that cost only 300 that are just as good.
Normal sized humans lol. I too consider myself a supreme being
Lol We need to stick together. Or at least duck at the same time as we go through low doors.
Secretlab, not labs…
Thanks for pointing that out. Description changed (to Secretlab's) I'll change the thumbnail later.
Nanoleaf is just dogsh*t imo. Had a few lightpanels of them before and they all have the same connectivity issues
I don't have much experience with Nanoleaf, but from the experience I do have, I would have to agree with you.
Please repeat the pushback test where you can see your legs. This looks very, very staged to me.
Not sure how I could repeat it differently. It was "staged" in that it was a test. The push back test at the highest desk height is probably not something that anyone would do naturally, but I wanted to apply as close to the same force as possible to record the results.
Great review!
Thank you. I'm really glad you liked it.