Arozzi Arena Nordico height-adjustable gaming desk, electric, 140 cm, Black

An electric drive moves the desk between 71 and 115 cm. At the lowest setting it works as a sitting desk, while higher up you can game, stream or work standing. Changing position during the day helps you avoid sitting in one posture for hours. For standing, set the height so your elbows are bent at roughly a right angle and your shoulders stay relaxed.

The top is 140 cm wide and 70 cm deep. The width fits one large monitor or two smaller ones side by side, with space left for speakers or a microphone. The depth lets you place the monitor at a sensible distance from your eyes and still leaves wrist room in front of the keyboard and mouse. In a smaller room this width fits more easily than a long corner desk.

Arozzi describes the construction as stable: the top is carried by a high-quality metal frame with discreet, rounded legs. Rounded legs blend in better and are less likely to catch your knees or chair casters than angular ones. According to the manufacturer the whole desk weighs 38.8 kg, so the box is heavy and it is worth asking a second person to help with assembly.

The top is made of particle board in a black finish. Particle board is an even, stable material whose surface coating determines both the look and the wear resistance. Tighten the screws carefully during assembly so they hold firmly in their holes. The same model is also offered in birch, walnut and white, so you can match the desk to your furniture and floor.

Arena Nordico suits gamers and people working from home who want to sit and stand at the same desk and prefer a calm look that goes with their furniture to loud gaming styling. The 140 cm width covers one large or two smaller monitors. The manufacturer does not state a maximum load or memory presets, so check the load capacity with Arozzi if you plan a heavy multi-monitor setup.