After a new round of testing, the FlexiSpot AlcoveRiser Standing Desk Converter M7 is our new top pick. We’ve also added the Branch Desk Riser as a pick for people who want a stowable riser.

A desk riser is a means to get all the ergonomic benefits of a standing desk in a smaller package (not to mention a smaller price tag!) so you don’t have to give up your entire office aesthetic.

Again, take the tape measure and measure vertically from the top of your desk to where your elbows land comfortably while standing, giving you the height for your second riser. This is where you ...

Standing-desk converters top out at around 20 inches ... it still functions as a monitor riser, and when it’s raised while you’re standing, it can keep your screen at eye level and your ...