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A long-time favorite with a wide height range, quick assembly and a beautiful bamboo top. But it now costs much more than it used to, its warranty was cut from 15 to 7 years, and it wobbles a little at max height.
Top complaints
- Price no longer competitive
Wirecutter dropped it as a pick because the price rose until it no longer competed with Uplift. TechRadar calls it very expensive, and WIRED lists the bamboo desk at $1,325.
- Warranty cut to 7 years
Wirecutter reports that Herman Miller shortened the warranty from 15 to 7 years. Herman Miller's store page now lists 7 years on the frame and motors, 5 on tops and 1 on grommets and surge protectors.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT), Herman Miller store page - Slight wobble at max height; touchscreen controller
TechRadar and WIRED both note slight wobble at higher settings. WIRED says the newer touchscreen OLED controller is less reliable than the original programmable one.
Source: TechRadar review, WIRED
What owners love
- Fast, one-person assembly
TechRadar assembled it in about 15 minutes alone, with clear instructions and labeled parts.
Source: TechRadar review - Wide range and 350 lb capacity
Herman Miller lists about 25.75-51.25 in (3-stage) or 23-43.5 in (3-stage low) frames, 350 lb capacity and 1.5 in/sec speed.
Source: Herman Miller store page, TechRadar review - Long-term owners are happy
WIRED's reviewer has used one for six years. Wirecutter says many of its staffers own Jarvis desks and are happy with them.
Source: WIRED, Wirecutter (NYT)
- You're price-sensitive (often over $1,000)
- You want a 10+ year warranty
- You need zero wobble when tall
- Bamboo-top looks
- Wide height range including a low option
- Quick one-person assembly
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What experts say
- TechRadar: 4.5 stars for excellent build quality and lift capacity; expensive, and the legs can wobble a little at max height (2023 review).
- Wirecutter (NYT): A former pick, now passed over because of price increases and the warranty cut to 7 years; worth it on sale if you accept the shorter warranty.
- WIRED: An excellent desk that has served a reviewer for six years, with slight wobble at higher levels; choose the programmable controls over the OLED unit.