Secretlab Magnus Evo standing desk review: Streamlined and refined but unmistakably Secretlab in spirit

Date:
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:21:20 +0000

Description:
The Secretlab Magnus Evo is a refined and simplified standing desk with a few nice features and none of the excess.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Secretla b Magnus Evo: Price and availability (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) Secretlab is behind some of our top-rated office furniture for hybrid gaming and working in the home office. So, I was keen to see how the company's
Magnus Evo stacks up in comparison to the magisterial Magnus Pro. This is a more home office-focused desk that's a lot cheaper, but with a more
simplified design and feature-set. While it's unlikely to top the list of the best standing desks we've tested, it might be the ideal alternative to the Magnus Pro for gamers or professionals looking for a stealthy all-black set-up.

As ever with Secretlab products, it's widely available direct from the
company in the US ( here ), the UK ( here ), and Australia ( here ). At the time of review, it's on sale for $699 / 599 / AU$849, coming in two different sizes, and two different add-on packages. (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) Secretlab Magnus Evo at Secretlab for 649 Secretlab Magnus Evo: Unboxing and First Impressions My first impression of this desk was one of relief and excitement, as I saw that, even though this is the entry-level or budget version of the Secretlab line-up, it still has an integrated power and height controller.

Thats a feature that is very 'Secretlab'. I was expecting it to skimp on some of these feature offerings due to price. But nope, here they are.

Speaking of the legs, I loved seeing just how tightly packed the Secretlab desk was. It shows that they care about not just packaging, but also using space well, which is showcased in their integrated controller as well, utilizing the desk thickness as a way to hide the module for controlling the height. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Unlike other desks, this one came in one box, as a cohesive system, not a set of legs and a hunk of desk like most companies.

Further, even with the addition of the extension pieces, this desk still
feels sleek and high-end, making the price tag feel a bit more justified.

The last thing that stood out right away is the controller itself. You dont often see a controller with colored lights, but the subtle color on the up
and down buttons adds a refined pop that is very welcome. Secretlab Magnus Evo: Design & Build Quality (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) The main standout features of the Secretlab desk lineup are the cable management tray and compartment, the built-in controller, and the in-leg power. Those are three pretty standout features that are just as prevalent in this cheaper model. Plus, thanks to the magnetic elements and the extra width, this desk has enough room for those who love accessories or having ample space on their desk.

The cable management tray is still one of the best on the market. While companies like Grovemade have moved their cable management to an entirely new system below, creating art in and of itself.

Secretlab has nearly perfected the hiding in plain sight style, turning the last few inches of the desk's depth into a flip-up with cable management below. Again, utilizing their space in ways that other companies do not, or have not figured out, just like their integrated controller.

It becomes even more functional when you add in the in-leg power element.
Now, that power port that runs through the leg, another way of utilizing
space better, outputs right at the edge of this drop zone, giving you a
simple place to run all your cables.

This, plus the slit in the desk to still pull cables out, you need to turn chaos to calm, transitioning the messiest zone of most desks to the most feature-packed and functional. Secretlab Magnus Evo: In use (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) Specs Height Range : 28.3-46.2 inches Max Load : 265lbs Warranty : 5-year electronics Day to day, the Magnus Evo is great. Ive tried a handful of different setups, ranging from super simple to quite complex with this desk, and its handled them all.

Its sleek enough to be able to look good without having to get dressed up but also is featured enough to not look lacking for a fully built out desk setup. Its no secret that I not only have had, but actively have a lot of desks.

Some are simple, with just a laptop. Some have a monitor and a docking station, and some would take me hours to disassemble fully if needed simply because of how complex they are. The Secretlab Magnus Evo is the kind of desk that could be either, it could be a simple laptop desk or a complex workstation ready to take on the world.

The cable management tray in the back is just as good as I expected it to be, having used the previous variations of the Magnus Pro standing desk . Honestly, other than the solid desktop, there arent many differences.

This cable tray can fit those beefy power bricks that never seem to be in the right place, and are annoying to start with, it can also fit the excess cable length, a dock or accessory you need but dont want to see, and so on, all
with a single power out, running down the integrated power line through the leg and then out. No cables dangling. No spaghetti mess of cables on top of desk. Just clarity. Simple, clarity.

When I wanted to add a few monitors, I could add them with Secretlab's
mounts, allowing the monitors to sit within the desk in a unique way,
latching onto the inside of the crevasse that is created between the main
part of the desk and the back part that can open up. Secretlab Magnus Evo: Final verdict (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) The Secretlab Magnus
Evo is a fantastic option for those who want a modern feeling,
feature-packed, standing workspace, but dont want it to cost as much as those normally do.

I found the Magnus Evo to be a great option if you want to get into the sit-stand desk space without the full cost while only sparing a few elements of the full experience you'd find with the heavyweight Magnus Pro.

The only question you have to ask yourself is if those few changes are worth the cost.

For most, they probably arent. And that makes the Secretlab Magnus Evo even more intoxicatingly enticing for its sleek look, feature set, organization and the pricetag. Image 1 of 17 (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future ) (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future ) (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future ) (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future ) (Image credit: Collin
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Probst // Future ) (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future ) (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future ) (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future ) For more office furniture essentials, see our guide to the best office chairs we've tested. Secretlab Magnus Evo: Price Comparison 649 View No price information Check Amazon We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by



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