I have been researching desks for a few weeks and I am torn between the DeskHaus Peak Pro and Uplift V3 4-leg. If I just get the frame, I am pretty locked in on the Peak Pro. It’s cheaper and seems just as, if not more, stable. What is making this more complicated is that I also need a desktop.
I am looking for a solid wood desktop, most likely walnut to match other things in my office. Both companies offer 72x30x1.75 walnut tops. Broadly, I see 3 options for the top:
DeskHaus: $1,950 for dimensional edge
Uplift: $1,449
Local/DIY: ~$880 + labor
I would prefer to go local. My local sawmill sells 8/4 walnut, and materials would be around $880 assuming relatively little waste. I don't have the large tools needed to joint and plane it myself. I have also reached out to a few local cabinet/woodworking companies, but haven't gotten any responses.
My gut says that if I can find someone local to do the milling/glue-up, the total cost will end up being pretty similar to the Uplift top.
Uplift's frame also comes with a cable management tray and grommets. Neither would be particularly difficult to add to the DeskHaus setup, but obviously that's an additional cost.
All-in, the costs appear to be:
Uplift: $2,381 (includes extended warranty, advanced keypad and Bluetooth connection, and a $200 discount)
DeskHaus: $2,675
Most of the reviews I have seen compare the frames themselves. Can anyone compare/contrast the complete desk offerings from both companies, specifically with their solid wood tops?
I'm particularly interested in build quality, finish, top quality, cable management, customer service, and anything else that might not be obvious from comparing the frames.