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The Eureka Ergonomic Opal is a premium design standing desk with solid construction, less-than-satisfactory cable management and cramped drawers, yet a beautiful design.

The Eureka Ergonomic Opal Executive Desk is the kind of desk you’d see in movies. It’s the desk that the professional whose life is put together has in their beautifully aesthetic office.

It’s got a great look. Rounded edges to make it feel like a design statement, not just another slab of wood in the center of an office. This standing desk isn’t just a height-adjustable surface to put things on, but it’s a statement. And, with that, there are some cons to match the pros. But, if your focus for your workspace is curvature and perhaps soft, inviting tones, then this may just be your dream desk. I know several people who would absolutely adore this desk.

Much like other Eureka Ergonomic products I have tested over the years, the Opal is designed first. Even if it weren’t for the design focus and sketched out diagram on their website, I’d be able to tell that this desk was designed by looking first, and that has a lot of positives with it.

Beautifully, to the eye, in photos, in meetings, and in video, this desk looks great. There are just a few practical things that I feel are missing.

Eureka Ergonomic Opal Executive Desk: Price and availability

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The Opal Executive Office Desk is available from $1999 from the Eureka Ergonomic website.

The model I have is the height-adjustable variant, though for those who may not need or want the height adjustment, there is an option for a cheaper Opal model that lacks the standing desk functionality.

You can choose between three finish options: the Black Birth with Wood Veneer (reviewed here); the Cream with Sintered Stone and Birch Wood Veneer; and the Cream with Birch Wood Veneer.

All options ship in about 4 boxes and weigh nearly 300 lbs, so be prepared.

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(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future )Eureka Ergonomic Opal Executive Desk: Unboxing and First Impressions

The Opal was delivered in four massive boxes, totaling a weight of nearly 300 lbs. It’s hefty, and it will take a bit to unbox, but it’s not terrible. The hardest part is the desktop box which weighs around 90 lbs on it’s own. I carried it on my own, and immediately regretted it, so if you can, or are just smarter than me, have a buddy help you out.

As most companies do, Eureka Ergonomic makes sure to send the assembly tools required, though I still prefer to use my Hoto Electric screwdriver to safely speed up the assembly process. But you can do as you prefer.

Right off the bat, I was blown away with the unique shape of the desktop. It has a very elegant and elevated design, making my studio space feel not good enough almost for this level of design.

The oval desktop is not something that I have had before, so that was new for me, but the rounded edges added to a level of sophistication that my square-edged desks cannot match. The fluted cabinet design with beautiful trim feel very exquisite as well, but once opening them, they were a bit smaller than I expected since they have the standing desk legs within them.

While this is still fine and functional, if these are your only storage solution, you may be a bit disappointed. But, if this is more for the looks than having robust storage capacity, then you’ll probably be okay.

One thing I noticed right away is that there is no real good way to manage cables. This desk is pretty clearly designed for a laptop, iPad, or an all-in-one, but not a multi-monitor setup or one with a lot of gadgets.

That’s probably on purpose, as this desk is pretty clearly designed for the looks and vibes, not robust productivity, but nevertheless, I thought it would be worth sharing.

Eureka Ergonomic Opal Executive Desk: Design & Build Quality

The desktop is made out of a manufactured wood core and a solid wood veneer, making it a bit cheaper and lighter yet still having a premium look. It’s not a solid wood desktop, so if you want to drill into it to mount something, I’d be careful. But, for pretty much anything else, it’s solid. The weight capacity is still around 220lbs, so enough to hold whatever you need, but not enough to climb on it.

The wood cabinets look better than I expected them to be, honestly. I expected them to be cheaply done, but in true Eureka Ergonomic fashion, they actually look quite sharp. They are manufactured wood cabinets that are painted, but the fluting, the molding trim, and the hardware all make this look elevated (no pun intended).

I do wish that the legs took up less of the cabinets, though I don’t exactly know how this would work in practice. At least, not without affecting the overall shape and design of the desk, which is clearly the focus of this particular desk.

Eureka Ergonomic Opal Executive Desk: In use

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My team and I have had this in our fleet of desks for a little while now, and so far, this desk has performed quite well.

Yes, it’s not going to be our most built-out desk with all the bells and whistles, but it is a beautiful desk that can stand on its own, not needing accessories to make it look finished. And that’s saying something. It's designed to be paired with the Eureka Ergonomic Serene office chair, continuing the curved and elegant look.

I mentioned it briefly in an earlier section, but this desk is pretty clearly designed for simplistic beauty. It’s for a laptop, maybe a tablet, and that’s about it. Minimalist simplicity at its core, and that’s a beautiful thing to have.

If you need a few accessories to get your job done, you can tuck them in the small drawer under the desk or in the cabinets, but this desk isn’t supposed to hold everything you could ever need for any role; it’s meant to feel serene (again, no pun intended), it’s meant to feel refreshing.

Eureka Ergonomic Opal Executive Desk: Final verdict

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It’s clear what the goal of the Eureka Ergonomic Opal Executive Standing Desk is, besides having a very clear and long name, it’s meant for simplicity.

For those looking for a more traditional standing desk, this won't fit the bill. While it's got all the core features you'd expect, it's a large, executive-style desk that's beautifully focused on form over functionality.

Ultimately, this is a showstopper desk. It’s meant for an executive workstation that has minimal gear, an open desk, and an open mind. Like the company's other office furniture, this is all about design. It’s meant to be in the center of a room, as a showcase piece.

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For more office furniture essentials, see our guides to the best standing desks and the best office chairs we've tested.

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The Secretlab Magnus Evo is a refined and simplified standing desk with a few nice features and none of the excess.

Secretlab Magnus Evo: Price and availability

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Secretlab is behind some of our top-rated office furniture for hybrid gaming and working in the home office.

So, I was keen to see how the company's Magnus Evo stacks up in comparison to the magisterial Magnus Pro. This is a more home office-focused desk that's a lot cheaper, but with a more simplified design and feature-set.

While it's unlikely to top the list of the best standing desks we've tested, it might be the ideal alternative to the Magnus Pro for gamers or professionals looking for a stealthy all-black set-up.

As ever with Secretlab products, it's widely available direct from the company in the US (here), the UK (here), and Australia (here). At the time of review, it's on sale for $699 / £599 / AU$849, coming in two different sizes, and two different add-on packages.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future )Secretlab Magnus Evo: Unboxing and First Impressions

My first impression of this desk was one of relief and excitement, as I saw that, even though this is the entry-level or budget version of the Secretlab line-up, it still has an integrated power and height controller.

That’s a feature that is very 'Secretlab'. I was expecting it to skimp on some of these feature offerings due to price. But nope, here they are.

Speaking of the legs, I loved seeing just how tightly packed the Secretlab desk was. It shows that they care about not just packaging, but also using space well, which is showcased in their integrated controller as well, utilizing the desk thickness as a way to hide the module for controlling the height.

Unlike other desks, this one came in one box, as a cohesive system, not a set of legs and a hunk of desk like most companies.

Further, even with the addition of the extension pieces, this desk still feels sleek and high-end, making the price tag feel a bit more justified.

The last thing that stood out right away is the controller itself. You don’t often see a controller with colored lights, but the subtle color on the up and down buttons adds a refined pop that is very welcome.

Secretlab Magnus Evo: Design & Build Quality

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The main standout features of the Secretlab desk lineup are the cable management tray and compartment, the built-in controller, and the in-leg power. Those are three pretty standout features that are just as prevalent in this cheaper model. Plus, thanks to the magnetic elements and the extra width, this desk has enough room for those who love accessories or having ample space on their desk.

The cable management tray is still one of the best on the market. While companies like Grovemade have moved their cable management to an entirely new system below, creating art in and of itself.

Secretlab has nearly perfected the “hiding in plain sight” style, turning the last few inches of the desk's depth into a flip-up with cable management below. Again, utilizing their space in ways that other companies do not, or have not figured out, just like their integrated controller.

It becomes even more functional when you add in the in-leg power element. Now, that power port that runs through the leg, another way of utilizing space better, outputs right at the edge of this drop zone, giving you a simple place to run all your cables.

This, plus the slit in the desk to still pull cables out, you need to turn chaos to calm, transitioning the messiest zone of most desks to the most feature-packed and functional.

Secretlab Magnus Evo: In use

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Height Range: 28.3-46.2 inches
Max Load: 265lbs
Warranty: 5-year electronics

Day to day, the Magnus Evo is great. I’ve tried a handful of different setups, ranging from super simple to quite complex with this desk, and it’s handled them all.

It’s sleek enough to be able to look good without having to get dressed up but also is featured enough to not look lacking for a fully built out desk setup. It’s no secret that I not only have had, but actively have a lot of desks.

Some are simple, with just a laptop. Some have a monitor and a docking station, and some would take me hours to disassemble fully if needed simply because of how complex they are. The Secretlab Magnus Evo is the kind of desk that could be either, it could be a simple laptop desk or a complex workstation ready to take on the world.

The cable management tray in the back is just as good as I expected it to be, having used the previous variations of the Magnus Pro standing desk. Honestly, other than the solid desktop, there aren’t many differences.

This cable tray can fit those beefy power bricks that never seem to be in the right place, and are annoying to start with, it can also fit the excess cable length, a dock or accessory you need but don’t want to see, and so on, all with a single power out, running down the integrated power line through the leg and then out. No cables dangling. No spaghetti mess of cables on top of desk. Just clarity. Simple, clarity.

When I wanted to add a few monitors, I could add them with Secretlab's mounts, allowing the monitors to sit within the desk in a unique way, latching onto the inside of the crevasse that is created between the main part of the desk and the back part that can open up.

Secretlab Magnus Evo: Final verdict

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The Secretlab Magnus Evo is a fantastic option for those who want a modern feeling, feature-packed, standing workspace, but don’t want it to cost as much as those normally do.

I found the Magnus Evo to be a great option if you want to get into the sit-stand desk space without the full cost while only sparing a few elements of the “full” experience you'd find with the heavyweight Magnus Pro.

The only question you have to ask yourself is if those few changes are worth the cost.

For most, they probably aren’t. And that makes the Secretlab Magnus Evo even more intoxicatingly enticing — for it’s sleek look, feature set, organization and the pricetag.

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