The fit comparison
Compare the published fit limits
Compare finished typing heights. A converter’s main-platform range does not describe its lower keyboard tray.
Scroll across the table for every fit check.
| Model | Typing surface | Support | Room check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duronic DM05D1 BK A wider platform | Measure tray height above the existing desk. | Existing top supports riser and equipment. | Allow for the base and forward travel. |
| FlexiSpot E1 Plus 100 × 60 A one-piece top | 73.5–118 cm listed worktop height | 100 × 60 cm top moves with the frame. | Check seated minimum and frame footprint. |
Measure where the keys need to be
Set your chair so your feet are supported and your shoulders can relax while typing. Measure from the floor to the keytops. Repeat standing in your usual footwear. Subtract the keyboard’s height to estimate the surface height in each position. Keep the screen position separate because you can raise the display without raising the input surface.
For a converter, the fixed desk contributes its full height before you add the keyboard tray. A 74 cm desk with a tray 4 cm above it and a 2 cm keyboard puts the keys at 80 cm. If your comfortable seated keys are at 72 cm, that arrangement needs a different seated setup. Confirm the actual tray measurement from the converter drawing.
A converter uses the desk you already have
The Duronic DM05D1 BK illustrates a riser with a separate screen surface and keyboard shelf. Its main platform moves 16.5–41.5 cm above the desk on the selected listing. The tray sits at a different level, so calculate typing height from the tray’s actual position. The main platform measures 92 × 56 cm, while the base footprint is 94 × 62 cm.
A wider platform
Duronic DM05D1 BK
The 92 × 56 cm main platform gives a larger screen and peripherals more surface. A separate keyboard tray rises with it.
Measure the 94 × 62 cm footprint and allow room for the tray to travel forwards as it rises. Include the converter and its equipment in the load on your existing desk.
- 92 × 56 cm platform
- 16.5–41.5 cm main platform height
- 2 kg tray limit
Check the old desk’s top material, condition and loading guidance for the converter plus equipment. Mark its forward travel and keyboard projection. If you use a drawer, test whether you can still reach it and whether the added riser prevents normal seated access.
A complete desk moves the whole top
The selected white FlexiSpot E1 Plus includes a 100 × 60 cm one-piece worktop and lists a 73.5–118 cm height range. Compare that finished surface with both of your targets. A moving top keeps the screen, keyboard and other desktop items on the same surface, though the monitor may still need its own height adjustment.
A one-piece top
FlexiSpot E1 Plus 100 × 60
The 100 × 60 cm E1 Plus version pairs a single-piece white top with four memory settings.
The seller’s height range starts at 73.5 cm. Match that minimum to your seated keyboard target and confirm the assembled floor-to-top range if you are close to either limit.
- 100 × 60 cm top
- 73.5–118 cm listed height
- Four presets
Trace the feet and frame as well as the worktop in the room. Check knee clearance at the seated setting, and check for shelves, window handles and other obstacles at full height. The compact standing desk guide covers those measurements.
Choose around the tasks and furniture you use
Try a normal task in both positions. A converter can leave items on the fixed desk below the input surface, so check how often you reach down to write or use a device. A moving desk needs a cable route between the moving top and fixed sockets. Both need clearance through their intended travel.
Measure assembly and delivery access before choosing a complete desk. For the converter, ask how heavy it is to place and remove when the desk has another use. Record the lowest key height, highest key height, supporting footprint and cable route for each option. Those four checks make the practical differences easier to judge.
Common questions
Which takes less floor space?
Trace the complete frame or the converter’s farthest tray position. The visible top size alone cannot show the space needed.
Can a converter make a low desk work for standing?
It can if the tray reaches your standing key height and the desk supports the base and combined load.
Does a sit–stand desk go low enough for everyone?
Compare its finished minimum with your seated key-height target. The selected compact example starts at 73.5 cm.
Can I keep my existing monitor arm?
Check the arm maker’s approval, the new surface and the combined load. A converter may need a different mounting location.
Do both options need longer cables?
Measure the actual fixed-to-moving cable route at its longest position and check slack at the lowest setting.
Sources and selection
Sources and Amazon UK listings checked in November 2026. Fit examples use published specifications and measurements to take in your own room. The selected Amazon UK listings supply the product specifications for FlexiSpot E1 Plus 100 × 60.