UpDown KLIK Review: Best Standing Desk For 2025?

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Confession time. When a manufacturer sends me a standing desk to review, I know what to expect before I open the box. Truth be told, I could write the review without opening the box. Why?

Because – as I’ve said repeatedly on this blog – most standing desks in Australia are similar than different.

The UpDown KLIK, however, is a curveball.

It breaks all conventional rules.

Quick Verdict.

The UpDown KLIK is a premium standing desk (expect to pay from ~$900 to ~$1800 depending on your desktop choice).

Above: You can spec the KLIK with any of UpDown’s desktops. Here you see it with Pheasantwood hardwood.

Typically, single-motor desks with lightweight frames are firmly in the “cheap and cheerful” category.

They wobble, and their ~50kg lifting capacity sucks.

The KLIK, however, is a bag of pleasant contradictions. It has:

The secret sauce lies in UpDown’s partnership with Danish manufacturer Linak.

The company has a deep history of serving industries where precision and reliability are critical (your dentist’s chair probably has Linak actuators).

Above: Instead of using a standalone motor in each leg column, the KLIK uses a shaft and gearbox to deliver drive from a single motor to the second column.

This is an important detail.

Linak components aren’t cheap, so it’s incorrect to view this (admittedly counterintuitive) move as an attempt to sell a subpar desk at a premium price.

What UpDown demonstrated is that a dual-motor design doesn’t necessarily offer real-world advantages over a high-quality single-motor design.

As long as the components are high-end.

Above: The Pheasantwood desktop is not cheap, but is visually stunning.

Updown also wants to anaesthetise the pain associated with desk assembly.

To complicate matters even more, the KLIK retails at an almost identical price point as UpDown’s other “big boy” desk – the Pro.

This leads me to the root cause of my agony for the past two weeks. Is the UpDown KLIK worth your money? And is it better or worse than the Pro?

Let’s find out.

5 Things I Love About the UpDown KLIK.

You’ll notice some features I like about the KLIK standing desk also appear among my dislikes. Strengths can also be weaknesses, apparently.

1. Excellent Stability.

Nobody wants a wobbly standing desk. I was relieved that the click-in design didn’t compromise the KLIK’s stability.

Above: Metal cross-beams hold the hardwood desktop together to prevent sagging. Meanwhile, all of the desk’s moving parts and electronics are neatly tucked into a single cross-beam.

If you’re of average height, you’ll likely set the desk’s height to 90-100cm when standing, and the wobble at this setting is on par with all other premium standing desks I’ve tested.

The front-to-back stability is better than side-to-side.

This is ideal, since you’re more likely to push your desk forward while working than sideways.

I’ve always assumed that a heavier frame with more metal translates to a superior desk, but the KLIK is proving me wrong.

You also get a couple of tangential benefits.

Above: I prefer running a single power cord down the back of the desk’s leg. UpDown includes cable clips for this at no extra cost.

Linak’s click-together frame is lighter (26kg) and sleeker than the UpDown Pro’s frame (41kg) and premium rivals like Desky Dual, Omnidesk Ascent, and Stand Desk (~36kg).

This results in a more elegant-looking desk.

This becomes handy if you don’t have a lot of space in your home office, and want a desk that won’t dominate the space.

2. Minimalist Height Controller.

The KLIK’s controller also breaks away from traditional design orthodoxy.

Instead of separate preset and height-control buttons, the KLIK controller features a single paddle.

Above: No need to fiddle with tiny buttons. Slide your fingers along the edge, find the paddle, and set your height.

Push up to raise the desk, push down to lower it.

The display lights up whenever the desk is in motion, and there are three hidden buttons underneath the controller for Bluetooth pairing and height presets.

I like the controller’s simple, minimalist aesthetic – and I prefer it to UpDown Pro’s ageing design.

Its biggest advantage is that you can change the desk height without taking your attention away from your computer screen.

Above: UpDown’s 150×75 desktop size offers plenty of real estate for a decent-sized computer and its peripherals.

3. Click-Together Installation.

The UpDown KLIK frame clicks together without needing any tools or screws.

The sound of its parts locking reminds me of shotgun scenes in old-school action movies.

It feels satisfying and reduces the number of parts you need to deal with.

If you hate assembling furniture, this feature will make your life a little easier.

But only a little. See ‘Dislikes’ below.

4. 100-Day Money-Back Guarantee.

Buying the KLIK means you’re covered by UpDown’s legendary conditions of purchase.

Apart from its top-notch customer service, you can return your KLIK desk within 100 days for a full refund – as long as you pay $49.90 towards return postage.

You won’t get the $49.90 you paid for the original delivery to your house, either.

Above: KLIK’s slimline legs and feet won’t overwhelm apartments and small home offices.

I don’t think you’re likely to return the KLIK, but knowing that you can will give you peace of mind – if you’re still on the fence about it.

5. Integrated Cable Management Channel.

UpDown’s new cable management system is standard on the KLIK.

Say goodbye to the confusing mess of cables under your standing desk.

The KLIK gives you up to eight 240V power sockets within easy reach, reducing clutter and complexity under your desk while allowing you to plug and unplug peripherals within seconds.

And if you need to add or remove cables, the whole tray is hinged on the rear for easy access.

Above: The cable channel can hold up to two power boards, each with four 240V sockets.

This is particularly useful if you’re on the road, visit client sites or alternate between WFH and city offices.

3 Things I Don’t Like About The UpDown KLIK.

There’s always room for improvement.

1. Fast Assembly Is Still Pretty Slow.

Let’s call a spade a spade.

Standing desk manufacturers are always optimistic about assembly times. I’ve assembled a dozen of them, and it always takes around 1 hour.

Above: The UpDown KLIK extended to 100cm. Notice how the slim leg profile compliments the space.

You could technically click the KLIK frame together in 5 minutes. But with one caveat: if you’ve done it before, and know exactly how everything fits.

In reality, however, you should budget 45-60 minutes for the entire desk install. Basically, almost the same amount of time it takes you to assemble any standing desk.

Why?

Because most of the time you spend assembling a standing desk involves steps other than building the frame itself:

When assembling the KLIK, you’ll be legitimately blown away by the speed and ease with which the frame comes together, only to get throttled down to the “normal” speed in other steps.

Assembly manuals are part of the issue. They’re good, but could be more streamlined – if the company wants to tout the KLIK as a ‘Rapid Assembly’ desk.

For example, the manual is a digital PDF that is not optimised for mobile.

Confusingly, the assembly manual includes instructions for UpDown’s basic cable tray, even though the KLIK comes with the more advanced, integrated cable management tray as standard.

Instructions for the latter are in a separate PDF – and this isn’t obvious.

And the bags containing screws could be packaged and labelled more clearly.

If you’re hell-bent on assembling your desk in record time (which you shouldn’t – for 1 major reason I’ll discuss below), remember that you have other options.

The 9am Robin Pro arrives at your door mostly pre-assembled, while the Omnidesk Ascent also has click-in legs (but not feet).

Above: Close-up of the integrated cable management channel, containing two 4-socket power boards.

2. Minimalist Controller.

I prefer the KLIK’s controller’s design to the one you’ll find on their Pro model.

But the latest controllers from Desky and Omnidesk are still the best.

They have large, crisp displays and tactile buttons that give you access to any height preset with a single touch.

However, it trades off the ability to select height presets with a single press.

Instead, you must cycle through them until you reach the one you want.

It also doesn’t have a USB port, which comes in handy for charging your phone or tablet without having to run an extra cable.

3. Price And Desktop Sizes Are Not For Everyone.

The UpDown KLIK is not a cheap desk. It’s even slightly more expensive than UpDown’s other flagship, the UpDown Pro.

Expect to part with $1500 – $2000 if you opt for hardwood and get carried away ticking options boxes.

That’s not a a huge cost if you view it across the desk’s lifespan, considering it’ll likely last you for 10 years.

But it’s a lot if your cash flow is tight.

Sizing can also trip you up if you live in a compact dwelling.

Like the Pro, the KLIK is only available in one 75cm desktop depth. This is great for holding multiple screens and peripherals, but can be too bulky if you’re short on space.

If I lived in an inner-city apartment, for example, I’d prefer a 60cm-deep desktop.

How Does UpDown KLIK Compare Against The UpDown Pro?

Great question.

I’ve thought long and hard about this.

My answer is … these desks are almost the same, but will appeal to different types of people.

Let me explain.

While UpDown touts KLIK’s assembly time as a huge point of difference, I see this differently.

As I’ve explained above, the “rapid” assembly isn’t that rapid. It’s brisk at best.

Above: Close-up of the KLIK’s leg column. Minimalist design philosophy becomes apparent here.

Yes, the company could streamline its user manuals and packaging to shave another 15 minutes off the assembly time, but let me ask you a question…

When spending almost $900-$2000 on a standing desk that will become the epicentre of my home office for the next 10 years, I’m interested in how its core features will impact my subsequent 10 years of use.

This is why, when evaluating the KLIK vs the Pro, even though the former has a slight advantage in speed of assembly, I believe it’s best to put this distraction to the side.

And because the prices are almost identical, let’s put that to the side, too.

	KLIK	PRO
Frame	Sturdy, 26kg single-motor design	Sturdy 41kg dual-motor design
Controller	Paddle-activated with memory presets	Button-activated with memory presets and USB port
Warranty	10 years on parts, 5 years on desktops	10 years on parts, 5 years on desktops
Desktops	Full range of UpDown desktops	Full range of UpDown desktops
Cable Management	Integrated channel is standard	Integrated channel is optional
Return Policies	100-day money-back guarantee	100-day money-back guarantee

Once we do this, we can compare these desks with a lot more clarity. And the conclusion is – we’re splitting hairs.

The KLIK is much lighter.

The controllers are slightly different (and your choice will depend on personal taste).

The underlying frame technology is different, but the end user experience is almost identical.

Thankfully, both desks are covered by the same warranty, customer support and 100-day return guarantee.

And both give you full access to UpDown’s excellent range of desktops.

You could toss a coin and enjoy either desk. But I belive your choice will likely depend on how you relate to these products’ distinctive identities:

Above: The KLIK with a Pheasantwood desktop looks best when surrounded by modern devices and furniture.

Full Verdict About The UpDown KLIK.

The UpDown KLIK is a premium standing desk, and one of the best available in Australia as of 2025.

It’s easier to put together than most of its competitors, but only marginally so.

I’m not convinced that this is a substantial selling point – except for people who are genuinely intimidated by technology, for whom every minute saved counts.

When you buy the KLIK standing desk, you opt into UpDown’s ecosystem of excellent customer service, a lengthy warranty backed by an Australian-based company and a generous 100-day money return policy.

You can buy the desk confident that the company will honour its promises, and has a strong track record of selling premium standing desks in Australia.

Everything else is borderline insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

Steven