Secret Lab Magnus Pro XL Review: Sitting, Standing, Thriving

thegamer.com:

What is a desk? A big slab of wood or metal that you put all your gamer junk on? A long table where you sit and toil away? Wrong, you fool. Admittedly, I was just as naive as you once. I considered my desk to be a utilitarian piece of furniture that you buy from Ikea, spend three hours assembling, and then cover with cables and takeout containers. The Secret Lab Magnus Pro XL changed my outlook - more than that, it changed me. This sit-to-stand desk looks simple, but it's filled with secrets, useful accessories, and thoughtful design choices that make using the desk easier, cleaner, and far more enjoyable. Secret Lab has elevated the traditional gaming desk - pun fully intended.

Some specs to start things off: The Magnus Pro XL has a massive 70” by 31.5” surface that offers plenty of space for multi-monitor setups. The powered desk can adjust from a height of 25.6” to 49.2” for either sitting or standing use, and the position can be adjusted using a simple control panel on the front right of the desk. There are three preset options so you can always set it to the perfect position, and the desk raises and lowers smoothly and silently. The entire system is powered through the left leg - an industry-first feature I’m told - so the only visible cable in the entire setup is the main power cable that runs from your outlet into the base of the leg. It’s impossibly clean looking, especially when you add the leatherette Magpad desk cover, which extends across the entire width of the desk and is secured in place magnetically. The quality and attention to details Secret Lab puts into its chairs is just as apparent in the Magnus Pro. If you’re looking for a clean, cable free sit-to-stand with plenty of work area, you’ve come to the