Insight Junction

By Kieran Kearey 17/07/25 10 min read

This post is going to detail home office upgrades that you should have tried sooner. We will go through a range of items from chairs, to desks, to laptop stands, and more.

As we all know, since Covid especially, remote working has increased significantly and so have injuries. These injuries are typically a result of things like poor posture. So, this post has included some items that will help reduce remote working injury.

I implore you do to your own research in addition to the content on this post, so you can make a better informed purchase.

*Product details such as prices, discounts, category rank, reviews, etc may change over time. Additionally, I will earn a commission from the links in this post, at no cost to you*

*All pros and cons are based on findings from real customer reviews*
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SANODESK Standing Desk – £89

This desk is one that I personally use and have used for well over a year. It has an adjustable feature that allows you to raise and lower the desk with buttons attached to the desk. I bought this because I found that after sitting at my desk for hours, my body would feel a bit numb, so this is a great way to keep blood flowing. Additionally, at the size I bought, I can easily fit two monitors, a keyboard, a mouse, and a mic stand and I still have plenty of room left over. I honestly wish I had gotten a bigger size, but my budget at the time wouldn’t allow for it.

This desk has 1354 customer reviews, a 4.6 star customer rating and is ranked 1 in desks on Amazon.

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Pros:
– Easy to set up
– Tools included
– Smooth and quiet height adjustment
– Memory function
– Reduced back pain and helps posture
– Sturdy construction
– Strong enough for monitors, laptops, etc
– Headphone hook and cup holder included

Cons:
– Stops working after a few weeks/months
– Desk gets stuck in one position
– Some people reported the controls being wired incorrectly
– Missing parts
– Poor quality
– Scratched on arrival
– Noisy
– Unclear instructions
– One issue I have with this desk is that the maximum height is a bit too short for me (I’m about 5ft 10), meaning that I have to tilt my head down. This results in some pain, and will likely result in more pain in the future. Because of this, I’ll be getting a monitor stand to help with it.

To conclude, this desk it pretty good. It helps significantly with your posture as you’re able to adjust the height of the desk to suite your needs. It’s also strong and durable, which allows you to have all of your gadgets like monitors, your phone and other tech gadgets on the desk without any issue.

The cons were taken from 1 star reviews, which represent only 4% of the total reviews. Additionally, around 90% of customers are satisfied with the product.

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Next, office chairs. This is probably one of the most important items on the list as this is likely where most of common injury occurs. Having a chair with the proper support is essential. I’m going to speak about two different chairs in this section. One is Amazon’s number 1 best selling desk chair, and the other is Amazon’s “Top Reviewed For Comfort” chair.

naspaluro Office Chair – £59.99

First, the naspaluro office chair. This chair is far cheaper than the other chair we’re going to talk about at £59.99. It’s got a 4.2 star customer review rating, 6240 reviews, and It’s ranked 1 in desk chairs. This particular chair comes without a headrest, but the link to the one with a headrest can be found here.

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Pros:
– Adjustable headrest (with the headrest addon) and lumbar support
– Supportive and not stiff, people reported reduced back pain
– Comfortable seat and armrest
– Reclining, height adjustment, flip-up armrests
– Quiet wheels
– Easy to set up
– Clear instructions
– Smart appearance
– Durable
– Great customer service

Cons:
– People reported gas lift or cylinder failure where some chairs sink unexpectedly, emit high-pitched noise or collapse dangerously
– Issues with specific location or movement of headrest, making it uncomfortable
– Chair leans to one side forcing people to sit at an angle
– Hard or uneven seat
– Mesh leaves skin marks
– Low seat height
– Limited motion range
– Cheap materials
– Rapid wear

To conclude, this chair seems decent. As you know, this is one of the cheaper options that is still fairly highly rated and It’s said to be comfortable and supportive with nice adjustments and It’s also supposedly easy to set up.

The cons were taken from 1 star reviews, which represent only 7% of the total reviews. Additionally, around 80% of customers are very satisfied with the product.

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HOLLUDLE Office Chair – £179.99

This chair is far more expensive than the previous, but It’s much higher rated, with a larger % of people being satisfied with the product. The £179.99 holludle chair has a 4.6 star customer review rating, with 2827 reviews and a 45 ranking in desk chairs on Amazon.

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Pros:
– Lumbar and back support
– Adaptive backrest
– Firm seat cushion
– Highly adjustable (seat depth, headrest, armrests, height, tilt tension and recline)
– Quiet
– Easy assembly

Cons:
– Too hard lumbar support, causing pain
– Mesh bracket loses tension
– Poor quality
– Chairs uneven and leaning to one side
– Feels cheap

To conclude, this is the more expensive chair on the list. However, this one is very highly rated with 4.6 stars. This is because its supposedly very comfortable and high adjustability, while being quiet and easy to assemble.

The cons were taken from 1 star reviews, which represent only 4% of the total reviews. Additionally, around 90% of customers are very satisfied with the product.

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Logitech Webcam – £58.85

Next, the £58.85 Logitech C920 Pro Webcam. Again, this is another item that I’ve personally used for a number of years. The camera is made well, has great picture quality and it looks very nice.

This webcam has a 4.6 star customer review rating and 10540 customer reviews. It’s also ranked 4 in webcams on Amazon.

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Pros:
– Simple to setup
– Durable
– Up and down tilt
– Compact
– Clear video
– Clear voice capture

Cons:
– Short USB cable
– Some users said they received what seemed like used items
– Some users reported no sound or crackling noises
– Performs poorly in normal lighting
– Autofocus is slow

The cons were taken from 1 star reviews, which represent only 2% of the total reviews. Additionally, around 90% of customers are very satisfied with the product.

To conclude, this product is good. It’s compact, easy to setup and use, can tilt up and down and most users report a clear video. I personally recommend this product, I’ve not really had any issues with it for the few years I’ve been using it. The only real issue that I’ve ever had is that the cable is a bit too short for me, but I have a standing desk so the distance between the computer and where the camera is placed is significant.

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This next section will feature two different monitor stands. One very cheap and the other more expensive, but more adjustable.

GRIFEMA – £9.99

This £9.99 GRIFEMA monitor stand has a 4.6 star customer service rating, 928 reviews and is ranked 11 in computer monitor stands.

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Pros:
– Sturdy
– Adjustable
– Simple design
– Easy to assemble

Cons:
– Unstable legs
– Poor durability
– Smaller than expected
– People have reported that the product does not match the photo

To conclude, this product is extremely simple, but is also very cheap. If you’re looking for a monitor stand will a small amount of adjustment then this is for you. I’m personally looking to buy a monitor stand to use in addition to my standing desk, because the maximum height is just slightly too low and so it causes neck issues without a stand.

The cons were taken from 1 star and 3 star reviews, which represent only 7% of the total reviews. Additionally, around 90% of customers are very satisfied with the product.

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BONTEC Dual Monitor Stand – £26.59

This is the more expensive monitor stand out of the two, but is more adjustable, and has a significantly larger amount of reviews. The £26.59 BONTEC monitor stand has a 4.5 star customer review rating, 36,136 reviews and a 1 ranking in computer monitor arms.

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Pros:
– Sturdy and durable
– Easy to install
– Clamp rather than drilling holes
– Allen key holder for quick adjustments
– 360 degree rotation, with 90 degree tilt and swivel

Cons:
– Poor build quality
– Missing parts
– Lack of proper instructions
– Difficult to adjust monitor height

To conclude, this monitor stand seems to be pretty good. There’s plenty of adjustability, with 360 degree rotation and 90 degree tilt and swivel and people have said it comes with a little holder to hold an allen key so that you can adjust it easily whenever you want

The cons were taken from 1 star reviews, which represent only 3% of the total reviews. Additionally, around 90% of customers are very satisfied with the product.

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BoYata Laptop Stand – £24.99

This £24.99 laptop stand has a 4.8 star customer review rating with 5844 reviews. It’s also ranked 55 in laptop computer stands on Amazon.

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Pros:
– Amazing build quality
– Holds laptop securely
– Adjustable
– Non-slip silicone pads to prevent slipping or movement
– Compatible with a range of laptops
– Minimalist aesthetic

Cons:
– Some units arrived scratched or chipped
– Stability issues, wobbling
– Blocks airflow of some laptops’ fans
– Too small for larger laptops
– Difficult to reposition/adjust
– Too bulky or heavy
– Misleading product photos

To conclude, this laptop seems decent. It’s got a very good star rating at 4.8, with lots of reviews. Additionally, It’s adjustable and has non-slip pads to prevent the stand and laptop from moving. The stand has a nice minimalist design, and is said to be compatible with a number of different laptops.

The cons were taken from 1 star reviews, which represent only 1% of the total reviews. Additionally, around 95% of customers are very satisfied with the product.

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Extension Lead – £17.99

This £17.99 extension lead will be a nice little addition to your office setup. It has 8 outlets and 4 USB ports, which means you can have all of your extras attached to it without taking up lots of wall outlets. This product is only 1.8 metres long, but I will include the link for each length in this section.

This extension lead has a 4.6 star customer review rating, 1810 reviews, and a 65 ranking in extension cords on Amazon.

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Pros:
– Good build quality
– Durable braided cable
– Good cord length
– Easy to set up

Cons:
– Electrical failures reported
– Short-circuiting
– Smoking
– Blowing fuses
– Sparking
– Burning smells
– Arcing sounds
– Small shocks to some users
– Degrades quickly with light use
– False claims on cable length
– Breaks shortly after return window closes

Overall, this extension cord sounds decent. Something I cannot stress enough is that users have said (some with picture proof) that their product has sparked, smoked, shocked them, or just in general have been a fire hazard. However, the cons were only taken from 1 star reviews, which only represent 2% of the total customer reviews.

The cons were taken from 1 star, which represent only 2% of the total reviews. Additionally, around 90% of customers are very satisfied with the product.

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