The Pro Display XDR is a good desktop monitor, but it’s ridiculously expensive, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who isn’t involved in high-end production/design work with an immediate need. The desk comes with a cable management ledge, which I use to hide the power strip that powers my Mac mini, display, monitors, and other components. I opted for the BDI Stance 6651, which features a spacious, but not too large, 60 x 24 inch desktop. The remainder of the desk is comprised of powder-coated steel, which complements the desktop surface. After this post went live, BDI shared with me an easy buffing treatment to remove scratches, and I plan on trying that soon. The tempered glass is tough, but it can be scratched if you’re not careful - I have several nicks already to prove it. The desktop surface feels soft and cool to the touch, but you’ll need to wipe it down daily to remove things like fingernail marks and smudges. The desktop surface of the BDI Stance is made from satin-etched tempered glass, which lends it a frosted matte black look. You can manually raise or lower the desk, or you can use the four available memory settings to move the desk to a preset height. Like most standing desks, the Stance features a panel on the side to adjust its height. Ultimately I opted for the matte black Stance, a big departure from the all-white desk that it replaced. BDI products have always been attractive to me design wise, so I narrowed it down to the BDI Centro and the BDI Stance. I’ve been a standing desk advocate for many years, so when I was looking to replace a desk that was too large for my workspace, my primary criteria was that it be motorized.

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