Gaming Desks: Are They Worth it?

Is a Gaming Desk worth it?

Gaming desks are designed for one main purpose: to ensure that whilst you're sat in your chair, you're comfortable, within reach of everything that you need and that you have ample space for your gaming accessories, hardware and monitors - without any hassle.

So why are people still using office desks? why should they upgrade to a gaming desk? Within this article, we're answering all of the questions you might be considering when looking into purchasing your very own gaming desk. From height adjustability features to super wide desktops you never thought you needed until you have them!

What is the Difference Between a Gaming Desk and a Regular Office Desk

Typically, when comparing a gaming desk and an office desk - most people tend to look at the basics. Will it fit my space? Does the colour match my room? Does it have a drawer to put all of my notes, pens and pencils in?

What you may not be considering are the most important factors that your posture will thank you for later. Once a desk is built - it's usually a commitment, so it's important to get these things right. Office desks are generally purposed for mass production which means a standard height for one sort of person and office space efficiency, meaning you might only just squeeze on 2 monitors, if you're lucky!

Gaming desks are about preparing you for hours of action whilst keeping things close at hand and not in the way of the desktop space you need. They usually feature wide desktop from 120cm - 160cm to allow for ultra wide monitors, reinforced legs for heavy duty support, and cozy additions to keep things in reach, such as headphone hooks and cupholders. Gaming desks are usually designed with some form of height adjustability, meaning you can ensure you're sat just right - or if in the need for it, allowed for standing at your perfect height!

What is the Best Size Gaming Desk?

The best size gaming desk depends first and foremostly on the space you have available. If you're planning to squeeze a desk into your small bedroom, typically the best size gaming desk for a box bedroom would be around 100cm. This would comfortably allow for 2 32" monitors to stand proudly, making the most of the depth of your desk.

Those who aren't prepared to compromise on space need to be looking between 120-160cm. Typically, 120cm allow for much larger monitors, whilst 160cm desks are perfect for streaming setups. This would give you the battlestation you would need for 3 monitors, a microphone boom arm, a super wide mouse mat and plenty of desktop space for everything you need!

So when considering the best size of a gaming desk, work to your space and everything else will follow. Always ensure you have 2 monitors for maximum working and gaming efficiency!

Which is the Best Gaming Desk?

There's sadly no "Best Gaming Desk" - only a gaming desk that suits your personal needs. When considering the "Best Gaming Desk", price isn't always the factor - it's about quality of material, warranty and features. Looking into product ratings however do give us a look into what may achieve our expectations - a range of those being the Panther Gaming Desks from X Rocker. They are rated exceptionally high - at 4.9/5.0 stars on Trustpilot.

The panther range features all of the gaming neccessities you would expect, such as a headphone hook and cupholder from the 100cm desk, as well as a super wide 155cm space on the Panther XL. Did we mention the Panther XL was a reversible corner desk that can be put against a left handed wall and right handed wall? We'd like to see an office desk do that!

Can a Gaming Desk be used for Work?

Gaming desks are ideal as a hybrid working and gaming situation. Because a gaming desk is designed to be heavy duty with a large focus on desk space, a gaming table is great for organising your office.

As we've already mentioned in this article, the handy extra's such as a cup holder and headphone hook mean that you can keep the headset you use for Zoom, Google Meet or Teams calls on hand, whilst the cup holder will keep your brew out of harms way from your important documents.

Height adjustability is key, as having that ability to stand and stretch out during long working days is more important than you think. This ergonomic feature may be seen as an unneccessary extra purchase, but you'll be thankful for it later! So yes, a gaming desk is the ideal choice for both working and gaming.

What should I consider when buying a Gaming Desk?

Buying a gaming desk should first and foremost be about its size and ability to fit your space. Don't aim for the largest - as this will mean nothing if it won't fit! Secondly, consider it's weight capacity and sturdiness. Will it support your streaming equipment? Will it support a multi-monitor setup? Think about what you actually need. If brackets need to be applied, is the desk thin enough to hold these brackets?

Your secondary consideration should  then be on the ergonomics. What legroom will the desk offer? Is it height adjustable? What cable management is included with the desk? Do I want LED lights? Most gaming desks come with a lot of these as standard, so you really only need to consider the main difference, such as the adjustability and it's shape.

With all of these considerations in mind, you should be set to pick your new favourite gaming desk.

To Summarise:

Gaming Desks, are they worth it? Depending on your circumstances, yes they are absolutely worth it. The word gaming may be infront of it, but what gaming actually means is that the desk has had thoughtful design about how it can best benefit someone who is regularly sat at their desk. Where an office desk is generally about space efficiency from a room perspective, gaming desks are space efficient based on what you actually have. The key is to minimise what is actually on the desktop, so that your arms and hands are free to move your keyboard and mouse to a comfortable position for you.

So if you work from home or are an avid gamer, a gaming desk is certainly the one you need to be looking out for, no question!

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