UPLIFT Standing Desk Frame (V2 & V2-Commercial)

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Introducing the UPLIFT V2 & UPLIFT V2-Commercial Standing Desk Frame

Powerful, reliable, and endlessly versatile, the UPLIFT V2 Standing Desk Frame allows you to rise to the level of the work you do. Named the "Best Standing Desk" by Wirecutter our designers made this V2 frame even sturdier and more adaptable than before, letting you do more with your desk than you ever thought possible.

This sturdy, steel frame enables you to supply your own desktop—you can use an old door or upcycle the top from your current desk—and it comes with exciting new features you won't find anywhere else.

Whether you choose the UPLIFT V2 Frame or the UPLIFT V2-Commercial Frame, know that you're getting the most advanced sit-stand desk available. Click here to see the contrast between the two frame styles. Wirecutter specifically chose the V2-Commercial Frame as their top pick, but they also chose the V2 frame as a top pick, So choose your favorite knowing that either way you're getting the best.

If you're interested in a full desk that includes one of our many famous desktop choices, check out our UPLIFT V2 Standing Desk. And if you're looking for a completely different setup, try our UPLIFT V2 L-Shaped Standing Desk Frame or our UPLIFT V2 4-Leg Standing Desk Frame.

UPLIFT V2 Standing Desk Frame with callouts

You Get More with the UPLIFT V2 Frame

Designed and built to exceed all expectations, the UPLIFT V2 Frame and UPLIFT V2-Commercial Frames both come with increased stability, safety, and durability. Both frames are built with contract-grade quality to ensure your desk will work for you today, tomorrow, and well into the future. The V2 and V2-Commercial frames both include a host of exclusive benefits:

Certified sturdy and remarkably strong: Passed the ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2014 standard for durability
Attach desk accessories directly to your sturdy frame with our patent-pending under-desk mounts
Our 3-stage legs are 33% faster than competitor 2-stage legs, getting you to your sitting and standing heights quicker
Powerful dual motors (one in each leg) can lift up to 355 lb And yes you can lay in the hammock and get lifted
Improved anti-collision sensitivity keeps your desk from moving if it bumps into people or objects
We stand firmly behind the quality of our products. Desks have a 10 Year warranty (desktops have a 5 Year warranty), visit our Warranty page for the full policy
Quiet 50 dB operation noise lets you raise and lower the desk without breaking your coworkers' focus

V2 Frame Comparisons

We offer two frame type options: the UPLIFT V2 Frame and the UPLIFT V2-Commercial Frame. Click here for a detailed comparison pdf.

Type Similarities: Both the V2 Desk Frame and the V2-Commercial Desk frame have 3-stage legs that adjust 33% faster and have 33% more vertical travel distance than 2-stage legs. They both have a lifting capacity of up to 355 lb, 48 patent-pending accessory mounting points, and are made of sturdy steel construction that comes in four colors. Both frame types achieved the ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2014 Stability, Strength, and Durability certification.

Frame Type Key Differences: The V2 Desk Frame has a height range of 25.3"-50.9" (with a 1" desktop), while the V2-Commercial Desk Frame has a height range of 22.6"-48.7" (with a 1" desktop) in order to achieve the ANSI/BIFMA G1-2013 height standard.

The V2-Commercial frame was engineered with an inverted leg design and does not include the stability wedge that the V2 Frame has. As a result, a lower crossbar was added to make the V2-Commercial frame as stable as the V2 Frame, and maybe even a tiny bit more stable.

UPLIFT V2 Standing Desk Frame comparison

UPLIFT V2 Standing Desk Frame with an Under Desk Hammock

The Lowdown on Frame Styles

The C-Frame and T-Frame styles, as well as different foot lengths, offer different benefits for different preferences.

The C-Frame Style is the most popular because it's designed with the legs and frame body offset to the rear, allowing for more room for mounting accessories under the desk, between the front of the desk and the crossbar, that is just under the desktop and connects the two legs. We're talking about more space for accessories like drawers, storage cubbies, keyboard trays, and CPU holders.

The C-Frame Style also comes with either 27.5" or 24" long feet. Choose the 27.5" feet for maximum stability with a desktop depth of 27.5" or more. Choose the 24" feet if your desktop depth is less than 27.5", to avoid having the feet extend beyond the desktops front and rear edge.

The T-Frame design centers all parts of the frame under the desktop, with equal space in front of and behind the frame. The T-Frame style is typically utilized for conference tables, side tables, desks accessed from both sides, or when symmetry is desired at the expense of accessory mounting space under the desk and legroom. The T-Frame style is only available with 27.5" long feet.

Integrated Mounting Points for Accessories

Look underneath your UPLIFT V2 Frame and you'll see 48 machined, patent-pending mounting points to utilize with our growing collection of desk accessories that mount to these holes. This extremely sturdy system lets you use your desk in new ways.

We have many accessories that attach to the mounting points, including a desk extension with an optional CPU holder adapter, an 8-outlet surge protector, a foot hammock, and even an under-desk hammock—for when you feel like changing your posture from seated to standing to supine (it is as fun as you're thinking it is).

Please note: The hammock is only compatible with the UPLIFT V2 Frame. It's not compatible with the UPLIFT V2-Commercial Frame due to its interference with the lower stability crossbar that crosses between the desk's legs.

*Under-desk Hammock not compatible with UPLIFT V2-Commercial Frames

Unlock Features with the Advanced Keypad

Adjust the height of your sit-stand desk throughout the day to switch between standing and sitting with the Basic Keypad's large, easy-to-use up and down arrow buttons.

Unlock your UPLIFT Desk's full potential by upgrading to the Advanced Digital Memory Keypad or Advanced Comfort Keypad for memory presets and one-touch control. Wirecutter recommends the "Advanced Comfort Keypad" in their amazing "Wirecutter Standing Desk" review, and we recommend it too.

Both of the Advanced Keypads offer easy, one-touch adjustments on four programmable memory buttons, allowing you to move from sitting to standing quickly, just by selecting your preferred preset. Press a button when you're ready to switch work postures and you'll have the perfect amount of time to move your chair. They also include features such as child lock, max and min desk height settings, anti-Collision sensitivity adjustment, desk error codes with advanced troubleshooting abilities for faster warranty response, and more.

Advanced safety features keep your desk safe. Anti-collision sensitivity and a keypad child lock allow you to work with peace of mind, knowing your desk will only adjust when you want it to. In the chance that it does come into contact with objects or people, it is smart enough to know to stop.

The frame's maximum and minimum heights are also adjustable. That means you can set upper and lower height limits, preventing your desktop from knocking into shelves above, or file cabinets below, ever again.

An auto-dark LED display reduces distractions and helps you concentrate in your workspace, dimming the keypad screen 10 seconds after you use it.

The Advanced Comfort Keypad offers all these same advanced benefits, plus a soft-touch face and raised dividers between buttons give tactile pleasant feedback that the folks at Wirecutter reviews really appreciated.

We're Grateful for Your Support

From the bottom of our hearts, we'd like to say thank you to our customers, for all of your support over the past 20 years.

We've built UPLIFT Desk based on your input and our goal remains the same:

We want everyone to enjoy the health, comfort and productivity benefits of a beautiful, customizable, long-lasting, high-value and thoughtfully designed standing desk that encourages more movement throughout the day.

Our products have enabled more people to work better and live healthier. Join a family of several hundreds of thousands UPLIFT Desk users, including most Fortune 500 companies.

Employees at Girlstart enjoying one of their donated UPLIFT Desks.

We're honored to be named the "Best Standing Desk" by Wirecutter in both 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. We are also rated #1 by Techradar, 9to5Mac and many others. See more UPLIFT Desk reviews.

Plenty of Power Options

Give your workstation and devices the electricity they require with power options from UPLIFT Desk. We make solutions for every type of setup and application: power grommets, surge protectors, clamp-on power units, desk frame mounted power—you name it. We have what your desk needs to help you stay charging and perfectly powered at all times.

Wire Management for Sit-Stand Workstations

The right wire management can be easy to overlook, but if your new desk has a tangle of cords underneath, it's pretty hard to ignore once you see it and you'll love when it's gone. Organize, store, and shelter your cords with our comprehensive collection of cable management products.

We offer a wide range of wire management solutions to meet your needs, while also making your standing desk look great. Sit and stand at your desk knowing that your cords are protected and tucked away, safe from snagging or being pulled out of the wall as your desk moves up and down.

Your UPLIFT V2 Standing Desk Frame comes with an included wire management tray to get you started.

Power and Wire Management Options from UPLIFT Desk

Space Planning for Free

If you're planning on furnishing an office with four or more desks, we would like to offer you our complimentary space planning layout services. Our design team will help get the ball rolling on your custom office layout. Just complete four simple steps, and we'll configure your office space for free, no strings attached. With your layout, you'll also receive a discounted quote on all products shown on your drawing, making your dreams even more affordable to achieve.

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Specifications

Frame height range	UPLIFT V2 Frame: 24.3" - 49.9" H without desktop installed (be sure to include desktop thickness to get actual height range) UPLIFT V2-Commercial Frame: 21.6" - 47.7" H (22.6" - 48.7" H with 1" desktop, which meets BIFMA height requirement)
Travel height	UPLIFT V2 Frame: 25.6" of travel UPLIFT V2-Commercial Frame: 26.1" of travel
Travel speed	1.57" per second (varies - slowest with maximum load) with soft start/stop actuator motors
Noise level	50 decibels during motion
Frame width	Accommodates desktops from 42" - 80" W
Lifting capacity	355 lb
Keypad	Advanced one-touch digital memory keypad is available, push and hold up/down keypad is standard
Adjustable foot leveling studs	3/8" adjustment for uneven flooring
Input	100-120VAC, 50/60Hz, 4A
ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2014 Durability Certification	UPLIFT V2 and UPLIFT V2-Commercial Frame both passed ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2014 Durability Standard (passed all applicable sections 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 15, and 18)
ANSI/BIFMA G1-2013 Height Standard	UPLIFT V2-Commercial Frame is ANSI/BIFMA G1-2013 Height Standard compliant. Click here to learn what that means
CAN/CGSB 44.227-2008E certification	Canadian desktop deflection specification compliant with section 6.6.1/8.4 Surface Deflection
Safety certifications	Lifting Column, Power Cord, & Control Box - UL/CSA (Canada and U.S.)

Options

Click below to learn more about the available options and accessories

Frequently Asked Questions

Click here for FAQs for our UPLIFT V2 Frame and UPLIFT V2-Commercial Frame.

What kind of top can I attach to this frame?
We recommend attaching a desktop that is at least 1" thick and 42" to 80" wide, like one of our hundreds of different UPLIFT Desktops. Your desktop will also need to be compatible with wood screws, which you will use to connect the frame to the desktop. UPLIFT Desktops have machined inserts that allow machine screws (instead of wood screws) to hold the desktop to the frame. Solid wood, laminate, and other sturdy composite materials make for great desktops. A door can work well too!
Can I use this on a circular top?
Go for it! Just make sure your top is at least 1" thick and is centered on the frame. Test it to make sure you are comfortable with it not tipping over. You are the designer so please make sure it's stable and doesn't overhang the frame too much where it can become a tipping hazard if a person climbs on it.
Can I put a glass top on this?
We do not recommend installing a glass top on the UPLIFT Desk frame, as you will not be able to secure the glass top with screws. If you have a bit of experience with DIY, you might be able to install a glass desktop that has been first installed on another material (like wood).
Are the screws to attach the frame to my desktop included?
Yes, the frame includes wood screws needed to attach it to your desktop. They are 3/4" long so we recommend using a desktop that is at least 1" thick. We recommend that you purchase shorter screws separately if your desktop is less than 1" thick, to avoid the screw penetrating all the way through your thin desktop.
Can the frame be painted?
No, painting the frame would compromise the tolerances between the telescoping leg stages and your desk will cease to function.
What is the difference between the C-Frame and T-Frame style options?
The C-frame offsets the frame more to the rear of the desktop, allowing more room to mount accessories at the front of the desktop where you need them. The T-frame is centered under the desktop and offers a symmetrical aesthetic and is usually selected for applications like a conference room table where people are on both sides of the table.

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Resetting Your Desk

Most desk issues can be solved quickly by following our desk reset and troubleshooting instructions. These steps can be completed in just a few minutes. If you still need assistance, please contact us.

UPLIFT Desk Warranty Policy

We stand firmly behind the quality of our products. Desks have a 10 Year warranty (desktops have a 5 Year warranty), visit our Warranty page for the full policy.

Return Policy

Free Returns with Free Return Shipping within 30 days, visit our Returns page for the full policy.