Tech review: the next best thing to a standing desk - the Altizen desk converter
Designed in Asia, Altizen delivers a slick and stable monitor mount that elevates, lowers and changes the panning angles of your screens at the touch of a button. It even warns you when you need to change position
For digital natives who are constantly glued to their PCs or laptops, the Altizen – a designed-in-Asia “desk converter” – may be the next best option after a standing desk to transform a standard table into a height adjustable one.
Hardware and installation
Unlike clunkier rivals that require the use of manual levels or cranks, the Altizen incorporates a motorised mechanism that lowers and raises the work surface at the push of a button. Even when pitted against other motorised desk converters, the Altizen stands out with its clean lines and an appealing design. The beige laminate of the fibreboard-based work surface is a little plain, though the Altizen itself is available in black or white.
The Alitizen requires assembly before use. This includes separately attaching the base plate and work surface to the “pillar” or body using the furnished screws and Allen key, and fitting the monitor mounts (or laptop holder) in place. This is less complicated than it sounds, as core components such as the motor used to adjust the height of the desk and the control panel are already pre-installed.