Exceptionally sturdy, tank-like build quality that owners say feels premium and solid
Standout cable management system (tray, single power cord, wire-routing) that owners call the best they've used
Feels stable even at max height, with only minor, easily-dismissed wobble reported by most
Owners complain about
Units arriving with manufacturing defects: bubbled/warped tops, stripped or tightened-to-hell screws, misaligned frames, or a control panel that won't power on
Reports of being sold the outdated v1 leg design (visible cutouts) instead of the advertised v2, with owners in the UK, Sweden, and Finland saying Secretlab didn't proactively fix it
Frustration with customer service, warranty coverage, and slow or repeated RMAs when something goes wrong
“The one I got seems solid at max height, of course there is some wobble but it doesn't bother me at all given the height... At 70 it's rock solid, which is the height I use most of the time.”
“All in all, the SecretLabs MagnusPro is a great deal. It is less expensive than I would have thought (or would have paid), sturdy and the wire-management scheme is awesome.”
“They sent me a desk with stripped screws that were tightened to hell, can’t believe the kind of crap they’re sending out with how expensive the products are”
Fully Jarvis Standing Desk vs MAGNUS Pro: frequently asked questions
Is the Fully Jarvis Standing Desk or the MAGNUS Pro better?
Real owners lean toward the Fully Jarvis Standing Desk: 86% of 147 owners recommend it, vs 76% of 87 for the MAGNUS Pro.
Who should get the Fully Jarvis Standing Desk?
Owners point the Fully Jarvis Standing Desk at work-from-home users at the desk all day, and multi-monitor rigs needing a high-capacity, stable frame.
Who should get the MAGNUS Pro?
Owners point the MAGNUS Pro at wFH/gaming users who want heavy-duty cable management built into the desk, and buyers who value tank-like sturdiness over a lightweight, easily-moved desk.
What do owners complain about?
The most-cited downside of the Fully Jarvis Standing Desk is wobble or rock at full standing height (above ~40"). For the MAGNUS Pro, it's units arriving with manufacturing defects: bubbled/warped tops, stripped or tightened-to-hell screws, misaligned frames, or a control panel that won't power on.