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The best computer desks for 2022

Artifox Standing Desk
Artifox Standing Desk
The best computing desk overall
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Fully Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk
Fully Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk
The best adjustable computer desk
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Convenience Concepts Modern Student Desk
Convenience Concepts Modern Student Desk
Best cheap computer desk
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Atlantic Store Gaming Desk
Atlantic Store Gaming Desk
The best gaming computer desk
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Arozzi Arena Gaming Desk
Arozzi Arena Gaming Desk
The best kids computer desk
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Furinno Go Green Home Computer Desk
Furinno Go Green Home Computer Desk
The best corner computer desk
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Sauder Selection Collection Computer Desk
Sauder Selection Collection Computer Desk
The best traditional desk
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Welwick Designs 52-inch L-Shaped Dark Walnut Computer Desk with Keyboard Tray
The best L-shaped computer desk
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Yes, your computer is important -- but so is its home. When was the last time you considered getting a new computer or gaming desk? Whether you are a serious gamer looking for an upgrade or you just moved into a new space, it's probably time you opt for a desk that's worthy of your awesome setup.

To help narrow down your options, we have a list of the best computer desks money can buy. Our top pick is the Artifox Standing Desk. Not only is it absolutely gorgeous, but it provides organizational features for accessories, gadgets, and mobile devices.

But if you need a desk that’s a better fit for your gaming needs, or you’d just rather have a desk where you can work and sit, be sure to check out the other picks on this list.

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Artifox Standing Desk

The best computing desk overall

Pros
  • Beautiful, minimalist design
  • A metal grid and dock for organizing cables and mobile devices
  • Pegs for hanging up your accessories
Cons
  • No cabinets, not much storage space

Artifox is known for its sweeping, minimalist designs that manage to combine old-school functionality with modern features. Its line of standing desks is certainly no exception. At first glance, this looks like a beautiful drafting table with a section designed for desktop doodles, but there are also plenty of computer-oriented features.

It has pegs to hang your accessories (like headphones) from. The desk also features a metal grid for cables and a dock for mobile devices. The Artifox Standing Desk is like something that a very tech-savvy Amish craftsman might make, and it’s a great pick if you like to keep things simple — and standing.

Artifox Standing Desk
Artifox Standing Desk
The best computing desk overall
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Fully Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk

The best adjustable computer desk

Pros
  • Offers height options for sitting and standing
  • Gorgeous bamboo
  • Variety of design options: Three sizes and contoured versus squared off
Cons
  • The design is a bit simple and doesn't offer much in the way of accessories storage or organizing

Fully makes beautiful home office desks, especially if you’re looking for a solid sit/stand desk. This particular piece is one of Fully’s cheaper offerings, despite it still featuring the company’s impressive Jarvis sit/stand motor. Unlike a lot of desks with that kind of functionality, this desk isn’t bulky or clunky. You can choose from three different sizes, as well as contoured or squared-off shapes.

The bamboo is beautiful, too — a perfect match for your iMac or minimalist desk setup.

Fully Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk
Fully Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk
The best adjustable computer desk
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Convenience Concepts Modern Student Desk

Best cheap computer desk

Pros
  • Great, budget-friendly price
  • No extra tools required for assembly
  • Lots of dedicated storage space for accessories, but still maintains minmalist design
Cons
  • Not a lot of surface/tabletop space, only big enough for a laptop

If you are looking for the most affordable desk you can find because you just spent every penny on an office chair, supplies, games, and so on, then this Convenience Concepts model is probably just what you need.

The Designs2Go No Tools Student Desk is very affordable, and because it comes lined with pre-made holes, it can be put together without any extra tools or strenuous labor. The desk also includes enough space for your accessories and books without being too cumbersome, though the surface is probably better suited for a laptop since it measures only 15 inches deep. The lack of space helps keep weight to a minimum, however, which makes it easy to move around should you need to transport it.

Convenience Concepts Modern Student Desk
Convenience Concepts Modern Student Desk
Best cheap computer desk
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Atlantic Store Gaming Desk

The best gaming computer desk

Pros
  • Streamlined, space-saving design
  • Tons of organizing features for accessories
  • Includes a monitor stand
Cons
  • Only holds up to nine games

If you want a desk built for gaming that’s also small, this is the option for you. The Atlantic gaming desk won’t win any prizes for being particularly classy or roomy, but it is great at fitting into tight spaces and comes with a ton of extra features.

There is a side holder for a big cup, racks for your controllers, and even a monitor stand. Speaker stands, game storage, and headphone hooks are also included. Let’s just say that if you love computer gaming, you need the Atlantic Gaming Desk in your life.

Atlantic Store Gaming Desk
Atlantic Store Gaming Desk
The best gaming computer desk
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Arozzi Arena Gaming Desk

The best kids computer desk

Pros
  • Height-adjustable legs
  • Includes cable-management cutouts
  • Water-resistant mouse-pad surface
Cons
  • Lacks storage space and compartments

This svelte gaming desk is available in a variety of colors, making it easy to pick a scheme that will match your gaming rig. The shape is conducive to focused gaming and helps keep peripherals a little closer at hand (plus, it matches curved monitors quite nicely).

The Arozzi Arena Gaming Desk‘s surface is designed with a water-resistant material that serves as a mouse pad, so feel free to use your mouse anywhere on it. While the legs are simple, they are also height-adjustable, and three hidden cable management cutouts are included to help with organization. All of these features make it a solid entry-level gaming option — and a fun-looking computer desk for your child. It’s a minimalistic but effective computing desk that may be just what you’re looking for — just don’t go over 176 pounds.

Arozzi Arena Gaming Desk
Arozzi Arena Gaming Desk
The best kids computer desk
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Furinno Go Green Home Computer Desk

The best corner computer desk

Pros
  • Space-saving design for smaller environments
  • Partly made of recycled materials
  • Has shelves for accessories storage
Cons
  • Cramped work surface/tabletop, only enough room for a laptop

Here’s a great desk for when you don’t really want a computer desk at all but still need an occasional computer work area. This Furinno desk can easily serve as a table in the entryway, bedroom, dining room, or anywhere else.

The Furinno Go Green Home Computer Desk just happens to have the right space and proportions for plunking down your laptop or setting up your PC for a work session. It includes the use of recycled materials in its composition, so it can also meet a preference for environmentally friendly furniture if necessary.

Furinno Go Green Home Computer Desk
Furinno Go Green Home Computer Desk
The best corner computer desk
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Sauder Selection Collection Computer Desk

The best traditional desk

Pros
  • Tons of storage space, including drawers, shelves, and a cabinet
  • Classic, traditional design
  • Grommet hole to help hide computer cords
Cons
  • May be a bit too bulky for smaller offices

While the popularity behind standing desks makes total sense (the products do have their benefits), consumers shouldn’t discount the value of working at a traditional computer desk.

Consider the Sauder computer desk if you’re looking for a classic desk at a budget-friendly price. The desk features a brushed maple finish and ample storage space for your office space. Manufacturers built this furniture to stand the test of time and store your essential items.

This particular piece is durable and also multifunctional. You’ll find sliding drawers for sleek-looking storage and a desktop grommet hole to help hide your computer cords.

The Sauder computer desk also features a slide-out keyboard and mouse tray function. If you prefer to keep a tidy desk space or like the minimal look, you can simply slide the drawer out of sight to create a cleaner-looking desk area. On top of that, you can also easily slide a desktop in the side door or hold any additional items within its storage.

Sauder Selection Collection Computer Desk
Sauder Selection Collection Computer Desk
The best traditional desk
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Welwick Designs 52-inch L-Shaped Dark Walnut Computer Desk with Keyboard Tray

The best L-shaped computer desk

Pros
  • Tons of dedicated storage space, including cubbies
  • Sleek, modern design
  • Includes a keyboard tray
Cons
  • Expensive at nearly $500

If you need more storage space out of your computer desk but want something more modern-looking, you should consider this L-shaped computer desk from Welwick Designs. It has a sleek, space-saving design that will fit perfectly into the corner of your office or bedroom.

This desk comes with six roomy cubbies for accessories or book storage, three adjustable shelves, a gliding keyboard tray, and organization options for your cords. It is on the expensive side (nearly $500), but if you need the storage space, the price seems worth it.

Welwick Designs 52-inch L-Shaped Dark Walnut Computer Desk with Keyboard Tray
The best L-shaped computer desk

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I place my computer desk?

The easy answer is: Wherever it will fit in your home. But for computer desks, you will for sure want a location with an easy-to-access electrical outlet and that’s not too far away from your home Wi-Fi setup. You may also want to consider how often you’ll be using this desk and what you’ll be using it for. A fully-involved desktop gaming battle station will more likely need more space and possibly its own room. If you just need a quick work-from-home setup, you may be able to fit a small computer desk into your bedroom or a section of your living room if either of those rooms has the space to spare.

How tall is a computer desk?

It varies. It really depends on the type of desk and its overall design. Plus, certain sit/stand desks are adjustable, which can add to variations in desk height.

Based solely on the desks mentioned in this article, however, you can expect to see computer desks ranging in height from 27 inches to 50 inches.

Where can I buy a computer desk?

You can buy them from big-box and online retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Office Depot, or Best Buy. You can also buy them directly from a manufacturer, like some of the vendors on our list: Artifox, Fully, and Sauder.

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