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Glam Journal

How good is IKEA Bekant?

Author

David Craig

Updated on March 09, 2026

How good is IKEA Bekant?

If you order this online, the IKEA Bekant goes from a decent value, to the worst value in the mid-range electric standing desk category. After testing this desk for three months I would say it ranks at the bottom and isn’t worth the $500 price tag at the store either.

Is the IKEA Bekant desk good for gaming?

Bekant is the best Ikea desk for gaming. It offers a wide desktop and height adjustability for the ultimate sitting and standing ergonomics. Fredde and Linnmon are also popular gaming desks Ikea makes. Most are computer desks but they can easily be used as gaming desks.

Does Bekant desk wobble?

Starts here5:12IKEA Bekant Standing Desk Wobble and Rocking Test – YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clip51 second suggested clipWe actually have a wobble motion that shows up this is one of the few products that we’ve testedMoreWe actually have a wobble motion that shows up this is one of the few products that we’ve tested that actually has stability.

Is Bekant hollow?

Remember the linnmon tabletop is a hollow honeycomb cardboard structure. The bekant is solid wood!

What is IKEA Bekant made of?

We don’t recommend this desk because: The tabletop is low quality: wood veneer, made of particleboard, with a plastic wrapped edge. Many reports of having to return the desk within a few months because the desk isn’t working anymore. If you don’t live close to an Ikea, shipping can be REALLY expensive!

Who makes VertDesk?

The VertDesk’s gear and spindle systems are designed and manufactured by Ketterer Gears in Germany. Ketterer got its start more than 180 years ago, when Benedikt Ketterer founded a clock making factory in 1832.

Are Ikea desks good for gaming?

With plenty of storage and organized space, the IKEA Fredde is an ideal gaming desk if you’re using a good number of devices and accessories in your setup.

Is stand up desk worth it?

Short answer: It depends. And even if standing desks don’t significantly impact your physical health, there’s a good chance they could improve your overall mood or improve your productivity. The issues with standing desks are independent from those with sitting desks.

How do I make my Ikea desk more sturdy?

Starts here3:16Stabilizing the IKEA ADIL’s – YouTubeYouTube

How do you raise Ikea Bekant?

Starts here3:06IKEA BEKANT Desk (Non-motorized) Height Adjustable Sitting – YouTubeYouTube

Is Ikea Bekant wood?

100% wood from more sustainable sources At IKEA, we work with strict industry standards to promote responsible forestry. We don’t allow any wood in our supply chain from forest areas that are illegal or contain high conservation values or from forest areas with social conflict.

What is the Bekant table top made of?

Is the Galant desk better than the bekant?

I have two GALANT desks (corner and extension pieces) and a corner BEKANT desk. They are both nice desks (GALANT is better), but, the BEKANT is way more prone to wobbling due to its leg design (has two instead of four).

Can I use my old desk top for a bekant stand/sit desk?

I’ve seen the Bekant stand/sit desk, which fits my needs besides one little thing : the desk’s top. It being too small for my needs, i figured i could actually save some money buying the frame and actually using my old desk top for it. Question is : Is it actually possible? The desk top is a KARLBY , the larger one (210cm length).

Can I use a bekant desk top with a Karlby frame?

The desk top is a KARLBY , the larger one (210cm length). I saw in the building instructions of the BEKANT (with the top) , that the Bekant top actually comes with screw holes and such to align all the whole deal. I’d save a lot of money getting my old top to use while using the new BEKANT Frame.