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Testing methodology
Every recommendation on WorkspaceReport follows the same process, so you can compare pages with confidence.
Adjustment ranges
Every chair and desk guide lists seat height, desk height and capacity ranges, so you can check fit before you buy.
A clear verdict
Each guide says who the gear suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
No paid placements
Brands cannot buy a review or a spot on a list. Partner codes save you money; they never decide what we recommend.
Kept current
Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
Where our facts come from
We use manufacturers' published adjustment ranges, dimensions, weight capacities and warranty terms, BIFMA standards for office furniture, and ergonomic guidance from OSHA and occupational health bodies.
What we check, by product type
| Chairs | Seat height and depth range, lumbar adjustment, armrests, tilt, weight capacity, BIFMA testing and warranty. |
|---|---|
| Desks | Height range for sitting and standing, motor count, stability, capacity, desktop size and warranty. |
| Monitors & arms | Size and resolution for your distance, arm weight range, VESA fit and clamp or grommet mounting. |
| Input devices | Keyboard layout and tilt, mouse shape and grip, wrist support and connectivity. |
| Lighting & acoustics | Light color and brightness, glare control, noise reduction and power. |
Hands-on testing versus research
A review carries a "Hands-on tested" badge only when our team has used the product, and it lists the date and what we did. Every other page is built from published specs, governing-body rules, the brand's own documentation and owner feedback, and says so. Comparisons are research-based unless marked otherwise.
Prices and codes
Prices come from each brand's own store and are dated on every review. Reader codes come directly from the brands we partner with. When a brand changes an offer, we update the code everywhere it appears on the site at once.
Corrections
If you spot something out of date, email info@workspacereport.com and we'll check it and fix it.