Normal desks often consist of wood, while gaming desks are often coated. This provides a much nicer look for your setup than an oak desk. More thought has also been given to details such as space to hide your cables, a built-in cup holder or mouse pad and a LED strip that you can turn on in different colors. What to look for when buying a gaming desk? Actually, two different types of gaming desks can be distinguished: the gaming desk and the gaming table. For the sake of convenience, the two are often mentioned in the same breath, but there is some difference. GAMING DESK Also take the design into account: many gaming desks are designed as a straight desk. This is often the most logical setup in combination with the screens. But some people are specifically looking for a corner gaming desk because of the space where the desk will be placed. Type of gaming desk It is especially important to consider the frame of the desk and what material it is made of, as it may have to support tens of kilos. If you buy a standard desk instead of a dedicated gaming desk, pay particular attention to the presence of adjustable foot pads. These ensure that the desk is stable.

There are several things to consider when buying a gaming desk. Different things are important to everyone and of course some things are a matter of taste. Other things are very practical and are simply important to include in your decision. Below you will find an overview of the most important topics. Size of the gaming deskLet’s just be honest about it, when it comes to buying a gaming desk: size does matter. It is extremely important that you think carefully about the correct dimensions of the desk. First of all, the height is of course important which in turn depends on your own height. Many gaming desks nowadays are also adjustable in height, so you can always play with the adjustment when you have put it together. That is very nice. For those in the market for a gaming desk that illuminates the setup, the Cooler Master GD160 ARGB is the frontrunner. With its intelligent and thorough lighting, combined with the stellar style and competitive price point, you can have all the lights you want without compromising the quality of the product.

Design and Features: The Mojo Gamer Pro features an ergonomic curve which makes slotting a chair underneath a painless experience overall. The tabletop itself is made of a soft material that coats the wood and is scratch resist in our testing. There are also pre-drilled cable grommets, too, but the dedicated cable management tray has to be one of the nicest we've used in a long time. You want to optimize the space: While we enjoy the added room afforded by the Eureka Ergonomic gaming desk, it isn't a corner desk, nor one that can easily go up against a straight wall flush. Gaming desks are special desks designed with the comfort of the gamer in mind. With the increase in the number of fanatic gamers, the equipment has also become better. And a good gaming desk is part of that. The Mojo Gamer Pro is about as heavy-duty as gaming desks get. That's because it utilizes its durable tank-like nature to be able to take on 300lbs (165kg) which is far more than many other models in our list. Combine this feat with great cable management and extras you won't in other models and this is solid all around.Design and features: The big selling point of the ChopValue X Fnatic Revive Pro is that it's made of recycled woods which mean that every tabletop is different. You can get a sizable amount of it customized as text and images can be etched into the wood, too. As a gaming desk, you've got a motorized lift and rise feature, along with pre-installed cable grommets, too. The gaming desk resembles the classic, normal desk, but is often a bit nicer and more sleek. This desk often has storage space in the form of 1 or more cabinets where you can put your PC and other gaming gear. Especially for your PC it is nice that less dust can reach it. A gaming desk can also be nice when you have a lot of things on your desk and want to put it behind the doors or in the compartments so that it is more tidy. GAMING TABLE You want something that's a breeze to assemble: The Eureka EGD 60 isn't the easiest gaming desk we've ever put together, so if you struggle assembling furniture, we recommend an alternative or getting some help on hand as some bits are fiddlier than others. Finally, we think comfort is the most important thing. Make sure there is enough space under the desk to accommodate your knees and legs. A height-adjustable desk offers a good solution for this as it is ideal for adjusting your desk to the correct ergonomic height. Why should I buy a gaming desk?

You want a more premium gaming desk: For as impressive as the Homall gaming desk is, it's very much a case of getting what you pay here. If you want to spend a bit more for the mid-range then there are other options in our list. Priced between our budget option and some of the best gaming desk flagships here, the Eureka Ergonomic gaming desk is the perfect balance for those wanting a larger-than-average model brimming with features that don't break the bank too badly. Performance: In our testing, we found that the Eureka Ergonomic gaming desk that surprisingly sturdy given just how much ground it covers, with the included extras like the headphone and cupholders staying strong despite how much weight we loaded up. Even when piling all the gear we could find onto it, there were no signs of wobble or budging so it's really solidly put together all told.

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Cable management needs to be top tier: While the cable management options aren't necessarily bad, we've seen better from similarly priced options like the Secretlab Magnus. Gaming is gaining more and more popularity all over the world. The diversity and quality of games has increased and gaming has become a popular hobby for a lot of people. For some people it is even possible to make money with it. And if you spend a lot of time gaming, you naturally also want to have a good gaming setup. The design of the gaming desk is of course also important. As a gamer, your entire gaming setup is also a bit of your pride. A good looking gaming desk is part of that. Now that there is an increasing supply, there is also more and more to choose from in terms of designs. There are very clean, sleek desks or gaming tables. But also larger, more extensive gaming desks with lots of space to store stuff. These are often a bit more classic in appearance, while the gaming tables are often more modern and minimalist. This way you can choose what suits you. Extra options of the gaming desk

You live outside of the US: If you live in the UK or Australia, or anywhere else for that matter, then this is one gaming desk that's off the table for you.

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That's the biggest strength of the best gaming desks overall, which makes them an ideal choice to house some of the best gaming monitors, the best gaming PCs, and even consoles such as the Xbox Series X, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on top comfortably. There are usually cable grommets include to route wires through the base and an ergonomic shape which means they go hand in hand with one of the best gaming chairs. And they're great for working from home, too, even rivaling some of the best office desks, too.