AndaSeat FlyQuest Edition Gaming Standing Desk Review

Gamers spend a lot of time sitting around, and remaining seated for extended periods of time can increase the risk of certain health problems. So, while standing desks have become increasingly popular for office settings to help with productivity, they’re also worth considering for PC gamers interested in adding a little movement into their hobby. When it comes time to shop for a new desk, it can seem an overwhelming task due to the plethora of choices available, but the FlyQuest Edition Gaming Standing Desk by AndaSeat is certainly one to consider.

A good gaming desk, whether old-school or adjustable, should ideally feature a sturdy surface that can bear the weight of two and maybe even three monitors, as well as a PC tower if necessary. The FlyQuest can support up to 220 pounds and, with a surface area of 63” L x 23.6 W, it’s got more than enough space for the hardware an average gamer might have. Even weighed down with two 32” monitors, a tower, lamp, and an unnecessary amount of other tech, AndaSeat’s gaming desk is very stable and only noticeably wobbly when intentionally put to the test.

The FlyQuest can be lowered to 2 feet 5 inches, standard height for a regular desk, and raised to just under 4 feet, which is high enough to be comfortable for somebody up to 6’5” tall. But even for people uninterested in using a standing desk to stand at, the adjustable height could be useful for anybody who finds that regular desks tend to be too low for them to sit comfortably. A raised desktop, even in a seated position, could mean working more ergonomically and help ease back pain.

Conveniently, the FlyQuest standing desk has three customizable profiles, allowing the user to save their preferred heights. The desk moves smoothly while being adjusted, and though the motor does make noise, it’s not obtrusive or overly loud.

And it might seem negligible, but the FlyQuest has rounded edges and no sharp corners. Anyone who has a habit of walking into the corner of their desk and dealing with a bruise for the next week or two will understand what a nice touch this is. The surface also has a slight curve or indent on the front, which serves no real purpose but makes the desk feel a bit classy and like it’s not just a slab of wood on two legs.

What Makes It a Gaming Desk?

As for “gamer” touches, the FlyQuest comes with a large precision mat that covers the entire desk surface, eliminating the need for a separate mouse pad. There are two optional LED light bars that can be installed on the left and right edges of the desk, and these can be customized by cycling through several pre-programmed selections, like solid color, a rippling rainbow, or cool to warm waves.

The desk also has a cupholder that attaches to the left-front side, a headset hook to the right, and a cable management tray. The installation bases of the cupholder and headset hook are different sizes and therefore not interchangeable, but it would have been nice to be able to choose which side to put the cupholder, for example. The cupholder also has questionable longevity because, being plastic, it noticeably sags under the weight of even a 16-ounce bottle of water. The cable management tray is also lightweight plastic that bends when holding a fully loaded surge protector. Metal accessories would have made a difference here, and currently these items can’t be purchased separately, so there will be no replacing them if/when they break.

FlyQuest Edition Gaming Standing Desk Features

• Dimensions: 63” L x 23.6” W
• Adjustment range: 2’5” to 3’11”
• Supports up to 220 pounds
• Accessories: Cup holder, headset holder, cable management tray
• Up to 3 custom profiles
• 2x LED light bars
• MSRP: $499.99
• Two-year warranty

Both the cupholder and headset hook can be hidden under the desk when not in use. The FlyQuest, like many electric standing desks, has a control panel made up of two parts: a power box that screws onto the desk’s underside and a button component that sticks out from the table’s edge. Given that the desk has no drawers, some people might wish to install their own, but the control panel is perfectly positioned to impede placing any drawers in a convenient location on the right side. This is a minor gripe, but still a quality-of-life issue. Some manufacturers have begun integrating the control panel into the desk’s surface so that it’s seamless and inconspicuous, a feature to consider when shopping for a new standing desk.

There are only two other complaints about the AndaSeat FlyQuest gaming desk, the first being the bar that stretches across the length of the desk, a little forward of center. While the bar is paramount to the desk’s stability, it is partly held in place with four bolts that point outwards, i.e. towards the sitter. Over the course of three days, this reviewer earned a set of screw-sized bruises on her knee because crossing her legs under the desk became a hazard. Flouting the instructions, these screws have since been turned to face inwards.

Those aforementioned instructions present the other complication. The diagrams are very small and hard to see, and though building the desk is overall straightforward, there will be some moments that require squinting to figure out. There is a video to assist with assembly, but it moves a bit too quickly and is even less helpful than the written instructions. Anybody comfortable with following directions, having built pack furniture before, for example, should eventually puzzle their way through. But somebody unaccustomed to building furniture might have a tough time. Despite that, though the desk is a little heavy, it can easily be built solo.

Overall, the AndaSeat FlyQuest Edition Gaming Standing Desk is an excellent product that won’t disappoint many buyers. For those who opt not to use the gaming mat, the desk’s solid black finish is attractive with a carbon fiber-style design. It feels high quality and seems thick enough that it won’t easily get scratched. The build is stable, the height adjustment mechanism works smoothly with minimal noise, and the surface area is more than adequate for someone looking for a little extra space. At $499.99, this gaming desk will be on the high end for some budgets but feels worth that price tag.

The AndaSeat FlyQuestion Edition Gaming Standing Desk is available at AndaSeat’s official site for $499.99. Game Rant was provided a sample unit for this review.