Secretlab's Magnus Desk has sat at the top of our roundup of the best gaming desks for the past year, but a new desk is taking its place: Secretlab's Magnus Pro. As the name suggests, the new addition to the Magnus family is essentially an upgraded version of the already-great original. The main difference? The Magnus Pro is a sit-to-stand desk with a built-in motor that allows you to switch between sitting and standing. This versatility and a few other welcome new features make the Magnus Pro a solid upgrade over the first metal desk from Secretlab.
Secretlab's new sit-to-stand metal desk comes in two variants: Pro and Pro XL. The Pro has dimensions of 59.1 x 23 inches, while the Pro XL is a whopping 70 x 26.4 inches. Both desks are quite large, but the XL gives you some extra space for your setup. You get the same impressive features regardless of which model you pick, so everything mentioned here extends to both the Pro and the Pro XL, unless stated otherwise.
If you're not familiar with the Magnus series, let me quickly explain what makes it so special in the gaming desk space. The Magnus is an all-metal desk that looks and feels more premium compared to most other gaming desks, even those with similar prices. It's also a practical desk from a gaming setup standpoint. A stealthily designed cable management tray and optional anchors keep everything organized and give your gaming space a clean look. Even though the surface of the desk already looks great, Secretlab's Magpad gives the desk a unique and excellent finishing touch. The Magpad is a giant magnetic pad that covers the entire surface of the desk. It sits flush and does not move while in use; but the real standout feature is the leatherette, which matches the
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