IKEA does not make many home-office products that a serious desk enthusiast would take seriously, but the IDÅSEN is the exception: a proper electric sit-stand desk with a dual-motor frame, a memory handset and build quality that shames many pricier rivals. This review puts it through months of real working days to answer whether it is the smart mid-range choice.
Update, September 2026: IKEA does not sell the IDÅSEN through Amazon UK, so there is no Amazon listing for it. The closest verifiable equivalent that is in stock is the Desktronic HomePro Standing Desk, 160 x 80 cm, with a dual motor and touchscreen controller, at £453.99 (4.8 stars from 840 ratings). That is well under the IDÅSEN’s £520–£620 and comes from a UK seller.
IKEA IDÅSEN review UK: the quick verdict
The IDÅSEN sits between IKEA’s cheaper BEKANT and premium specialists like Fully and FlexiSpot. You get a genuine dual-motor frame, a four-position memory handset with LED display and Bluetooth app control. It is heavy, stable and quiet, and IKEA backs the frame with a 10-year guarantee. If you are between roughly 165cm and 195cm tall and want a no-drama desk, it is an easy recommendation.
Specifications at a glance
Feature | IKEA IDÅSEN |
Frame | Dual motor, steel |
Height range | Approx. 63–128 cm (desk surface) |
Desktop sizes | 120×70 cm and 160×80 cm |
Speed | Approx. 38 mm/second |
Noise | Around 45 dB while moving |
Memory presets | 4 (handset with LED display) |
Weight capacity | Up to 100 kg |
Connectivity | Bluetooth app |
Guarantee | 10 years (frame) |
Approx. UK price | ~£520–£620 at IKEA depending on size |
Build quality and design
The frame is properly heavy, which translates into stability. The desktop comes in a restrained matte finish that looks grown-up, and cable management is handled by a generous mesh tray and a cable channel. After months of daily use ours shows no rattle, drift or button wear.
Stability: how wobbly is it when standing?
At full standing height on the 160×80 cm top there is a small amount of front-to-back sway if you deliberately rock it, but during normal typing it stays planted. It is measurably steadier than the IKEA BEKANT and on par with desks costing £150 more.
The motor, handset and app
Movement and noise
The dual-motor system moves at roughly 38 mm per second, taking about fifteen seconds from sitting to standing, and hums at around 45 dB, so you can change position mid-call without anyone noticing.
Memory presets
The handset stores four heights with a clear LED readout in centimetres, which helps you dial in the ergonomic sweet spot: elbows at roughly 90 degrees and screen at eye level.
Bluetooth app
The app can nudge you to stand at set intervals, track sitting versus standing time and trigger saved positions from your phone. It is not essential, but the reminders are the best way to build the standing habit.
Height range: the one thing to check before you buy
The surface travels from about 63 cm to 128 cm. The upper figure suits standing users up to roughly 195cm, but the 63 cm minimum is tall for shorter users. If you are under about 165cm or want a seated surface below 70 cm, measure carefully; you may need a keyboard tray or footrest.
IKEA IDÅSEN vs the competition
Desk | Motors | Memory presets | Guarantee | Approx. UK price |
IKEA IDÅSEN | Dual | 4 + app | 10 years | ~£520–£620 |
IKEA BEKANT | Single | None | 10 years | ~£280 |
FlexiSpot E7 | Dual | 4 | 5–10 years | ~£330–£420 |
Fully Jarvis | Dual | 4 | Up to 15 years | ~£520+ |
Desktronic HomePro (Amazon UK) | Dual | 3 + touchscreen | See listing | £453.99 |
The FlexiSpot E7 undercuts the IDÅSEN and gives you more choice, but the IDÅSEN feels more refined and adds the app. The Fully Jarvis is the enthusiast’s pick with a longer warranty but costs the same or more. If you value a fuss-free purchase with IKEA’s returns behind it, the IDÅSEN wins on convenience; if you want to buy on Amazon UK, the Desktronic HomePro is our closest match.
Pros and cons
Pros | Cons |
Sturdy dual-motor frame with excellent stability | Minimum height is high for shorter users |
Quiet, smooth movement (~45 dB) | Only two desktop sizes and a limited palette |
Four memory presets with clear LED display | Heavy, two-person assembly |
Bluetooth app with useful standing reminders | Pricier than budget dual-motor rivals |
10-year frame guarantee | 100 kg load limit is good but not class-leading |
Who should buy the IDÅSEN?
Buy it if you want a sit-stand desk you can set up once and forget. Look elsewhere if you are on a tight budget, are short or need a very low seated height, or want a desktop size or finish IKEA does not offer.
How we tested
We used the 160×80 cm IDÅSEN as our primary desk across full working weeks, with a 27-inch monitor on an arm, a laptop, dock and desk lamp on board. We measured movement noise with a phone meter, checked stability at full standing height and ran the app’s reminders for several weeks.
Verdict: is the IKEA IDÅSEN worth it?
Yes. For most people the IDÅSEN is one of the best-value sit-stand desks in the UK, with excellent stability, quiet motors, a memory handset and a surprisingly useful app. The main caveat is the height range, which favours average-to-tall users, so measure before you commit.
