Best gaming desk 2025

The Secretlab Magnus packs everything most people will want into a gaming desk, and it has the same high-quality construction as the company's Titan Evo gaming chairs. Outside of solid construction, the key features here are the use of a metal desktop that allows for all sorts of magnetic accessories to be used with the desk, including its magnetic cables clips.

The desk also features a sophisticated integrated cable management system, with a flip-up section at the back (that can be illuminated with a magnetic RGB strip) of the desk covering a large tray for cables. Power  can be sent to this section via an integrated power cable that runs up inside the height adjustable leg, reducing external cable clutter. You can also fit a network cable extension that fits to the outside of the leg, for similarly tidy cable results.

The desk also comes with a full-desk magnetic cover that has a faux leather finish. This makes for a slightly cushioned surface that can be used as a mousepad. Meanwhile, other accessories include a monitor riser, monitor arm, under-desk PC holder, magnetic headset holder, and laptop mount.

All this is combined into a desk that looks great, is built like a tank and is rated to support an impressive 120kg using its remarkably smooth and quiet electronic height adjustment.

The main drawback to the Magnus Pro is its high price, with it starting at $849 (including Magpad desk mat). Nonetheless, it remains our top pick as it is the best gaming desk that money can buy and does offer reasonable value for the quality it provides.

Read our Secretlab Magnus Pro review.

Flexispot has firmly established itself as the go-to name in general purpose height adjustable gaming desks, with it offering a wide range of affordable yet capable desks. The E8 is its mid-range option but still delivers excellent value with sleek design, solid build quality, and just enough features to get the basics done.

With smooth motorized movements, a large horizontal and height range, and great build quality, the Flexispot E8 is an ideal solution for those looking for a simple standing desk for a PC setup to play games or work from home. The high loading weight means you'll be able to store your PC safely on the desk too.

Meanwhile, in terms of design, the E8 stands out from the E7 and E7 Pro by having oval shaped legs, giving it a distinctive, softer look, especially in white with a bamboo top.

Read our full Flexispot E8 review for more information.

The FlexiSpot E7 is the best standing desk for most people, and perfect if you've got a heavy gaming load to lift thanks to its 355lb / 161kg maximum weight capacity. It's the best choice of standing desk for most people and comes in a white, black, or gray frame, plus a range of desktop sizes and materials depending on your budget.

The desk does require some assembly. When we tested this desk, with a handy YouTube link supplied by Flexispot we were able to get the desk up and running in about an hour. You may need a drill to make a few holes for the legs, however.

The keypad that comes with the desk not only has a USB port, but is effortless to use, and allows you to set four different levels as presets between the minimum of 58cm and the maximum of 123cm - you could set one for sitting, standing, and gaming. The desk moves into position in a matter of seconds and the E7's dual-motor lifting system is so quiet you could even use it in open office spaces.

Read our Flexispot E7 review

The Corsair Platform:6 is a large and premium gaming desk that packs in lots of extra features and can be kitted out with a whole bunch more. It comes in three main options: a Standard fixed-height desk, an Elevate electronically height adjustable version, and a Creator Edition height adjustable version with a huge pegboard attachment.

All three include the very large, sturdy desk top that measures 6ft by 30 inches and integrates power sockets, cable storage, and double monitor arm on a gantry that runs along its back edge. This gantry can also be used to mount other hardware, such as microphone arms and streaming lights. Opt for the Creator Edition and a huge pegboard is added to the back that can be used to hang your spare gaming gear and other trinkets.

Whichever option you choose, you can later add the pegboard or side extensions to increase the desk area and pegboard space.

All this kit doesn't come cheap, with the desk starting at at $649 for the fixed height version and jumping straight to $909 for the height adjustable model. However, its build quality is rock solid and there's no doubting the sheer amount of kit you get with this desk. Just note that it is particularly big and only available in black with a black of walnut top, so you may want to consider the smaller Platform:4 that's available in black and white, starting from $799.99.

Read our Corsair Platform:6 review.

If you can accept the lame-looking pretend carbon fibre look of the desk top, this gaming desk offers a great combination of features for an amazingly low price. It includes a decent-sized 63 x 23.6-inch (14 x 60cm) top and sturdy metal-frame base that's rated to hold up to 320lbs (145kg).

Along with this and the obvious gamer styling additions - including the rather unwelcome extra plastic pieces at the rear corners of the desk - you get included cup and headset holders and two cable management holes in the top.

The desk is split in the middle - to make for a smaller shipping packing - so isn't as sturdy as some, but it's made from solid MDF laminate so is able to support desk-clamping mounts for gear such as microphones, monitors, and lights. For just $79.99 you really can't fault the combination of features you get here, with assembly also being fairly easy.

The Flexispot EN1 (also known as the One Piece) is an electronic height-adjustable desk with a reasonable-size 48 x 24-inch (100 x 60cm) top available for just $169.99 / £149.99. For that incredibly low price, there are some compromises but this is still a sturdy and reliable if simple desk.

The main limitation here is the 145lbs (70kg) weight capacity, which is technically still plenty to lift even the bulkiest of gaming PCs but in practice is going to be best suited for slightly more modest setups. A not-too-crazy sized PC, a single monitor and not too many other extras will be a sensible use for this desk.

Otherwise, you get a simple, elegant design available with black or white legs and tops in black and white or various light and dark wood finishes. The height adjust controls even include programmable buttons for quick one-touch adjustment and the finishing touch is an included headset stand, though it is slightly awkwardly positioned on the side of the leg. I guess you can't have it all for this price.

If you're looking to build the ultimate gaming PC desk setup, the Lian Li DK-07X is the desk to get. Not only is it a height-adjustable desk packed with extra features and built like a tank but it even lets you build your PC right into the desk.

There's space inside for up to two whole gaming PCs based on up to E-ATX motherboards and with space for two power supplies, up to a 480mm radiator, and 17 fans! All that lot is then visible through the central, clear glass top of the desk.

To either side of the glass are aluminium top sections incorporated into which are, on one side, a wireless charging pad that pops up to reveal charging ports and, on the other side, the control panel for the electronic height adjust. Meanwhile, underneath these sections are drawers and on the front edge are more USB and audio ports, just like you get on the front of many PC cases.

All this lot of course doesn't come cheap, with it priced at $1,399.99, but you get an awful lot for you money and you save on having to buy a PC case too.

The FlexiSpot E7 Pro is similar to the E7 standing desk in many ways. You get a wide choice of desktop materials and frame colors and a neat programmable keypad and dual-motor for moving the desk up and down silently. The E7 Pro is more expensive, and also an upgrade in several ways.

It can accommodate 200kg of heavy equipment, comes with improved cable management, and has an extended maximum height of 50.6 inches. Great news if you're tall. You still have to assemble the desk, but our reviewer was impressed by how clear FlexiSpot's instructions were, and that all of the tools required came in the box.

The desk height is also adjusted more quickly, with a speed of 1.57 inches per second, up from the E7's 1.5 inches. That makes for a smoother, more efficient movement up and down when you get fidgety. The E7 Pro might be a more expensive desk, but it's the right choice if you need the ultimate load capacity and build quality for heavy setups.

Read our Flexispot E7 Pro review

The Ikea Utmaning is a gaming desk that offers a great balance of build quality, features and price. Available in both a manually-adjusted option ($299) or an electronically-adjusted version ($719), you can also buy the desktop on its own for just $159 then upgrade the legs later on.

Those prices are actually quite a lot higher in the US - particularly the electronic version - than other regions, with the UK pricing being £175 and £405, so we'd suggest waiting for the US prices to drop. However, otherwise this is a great desk for those seeking a mid-range option with some extra features beyond those delivered by budget desks, but without the really high price of high-end choices.

For instance, this desk includes a lift-out section and a slot on its back edge that provides access for cables to drop into cable management trays underneath. The trays are actually incorporated into the legs, and made from felt, which is a slightly strange arrangement but, once setup, it works well.

The legs also incorporate two headset/bag hooks for easily stowing your gear, plus the desktop itself is a thick, quality unit made from MDF - not the hollow cardboard build of cheap Ikea desks - and has a curved and sloped front edge that improves the desk's comfort.

One slight mark against this desk is that the coating on the desktop isn't as durable as some, with it being a thick paint rather than a plastic laminated sheet, but occasional paint chips are nothing a paint touch up pen can't sort.