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Secretlab MAGNUS Pro XL Electric Standing Desk

By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-08-16 · 4 expert sources

Secretlab MAGNUS Pro XL Electric Standing Desk

Pros

  • +70.0 x 31.5 in steel top is the largest surface in this roster by a clear margin
  • +265 lb distributed load rating, the highest here, on a steel SPCC frame
  • +Full-length cable tray under a hinged rear cover, with side routing as well
  • +Integrated power supply column feeds a socket inside the tray from one wall cable
  • +Steel SPCC frame, 5-year warranty, and a control panel set into the desk edge

Cons

  • Monitor arms, cable anchors, sheaths, PC mount and MagRGB strip are all sold separately
  • PC Gamer and TechRadar both flagged the extra cost of the accessories
  • 150 lb assembled, and TechRadar describes righting it as a two-person step
  • PC Gamer found a magnet-based mouse dragged slightly on the steel surface

Score breakdown

  • Expert consensus9.2
  • Effectiveness9.0
  • Build safety9.2
  • Durability9.0
  • Value4.2