Desk Comparison: Classic vs Smart vs E-Max

Which Purus Life Desk Is Right for You?

Every Purus Life desk is electric, height-adjustable, and built for the modern home office. The difference is in the details — top material, size, smart features, and finish. This guide breaks down our three desk ranges so you can choose with confidence.


At a Glance

Classic Smart E-Max
Top Material Wood Tempered Glass Wood or Tempered Glass
Available Sizes 120 × 60 cm 120 × 60 cm & 140 × 70 cm 120 × 60 cm & 140 × 70 cm
Height Range 74 – 118 cm 74 – 117 cm 73 – 118 cm
Memory Presets 3 4 3
Wireless Charging ✓ Qi, up to 10W ✓ Qi, up to 10W
USB & USB-C Ports ✓ (18W / 20W)
Storage Drawer
Cable Management Integrated cable tray Integrated cable box Integrated cable tray
Collision Detection
Weight Capacity 120 kg 120 kg 120 kg
Starting Price £199.99 £339.99 £329.99

The Classic Desk — Refined Simplicity

The Classic Electric Height-Adjustable Desk is the ideal starting point for a clean, capable home office. Its warm wood top pairs with a white metal frame for a timeless look, while dual motors and a 15-minute assembly make setup effortless.

  • Top: Wood — warm, tactile, and desk-pad friendly
  • Size: 120 × 60 cm — perfectly proportioned for most home office spaces
  • Memory presets: 3 programmable heights with a digital LED display
  • Charging: USB (18W) and USB-C (20W) ports built into the frame
  • Extras: Sit/stand activity reminder, child lock, integrated cable tray
  • Price: From £199.99

Best for: Those stepping into sit-stand working for the first time, or anyone who values a clean aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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The Smart Desk — Elevated Intelligence

The Smart Electric Height-Adjustable Desk brings a premium tempered glass top together with the most complete feature set in our range. The glass surface doubles as a whiteboard — ideal for note-taking, sketching, or planning directly on your desk.

  • Top: 5mm tempered glass — sleek, whiteboard-pen friendly, and easy to clean
  • Sizes: 120 × 60 cm or 140 × 70 cm — choose the footprint that fits your space
  • Memory presets: 4 programmable heights — the most in our range
  • Wireless charging: Built-in Qi pad (up to 10W) — no cables, no clutter
  • Storage: Built-in drawer to keep your essentials within reach
  • Cable management: Integrated cable box conceals your power block and leads entirely
  • Price: From £339.99

Best for: Professionals who want the cleanest possible desk setup, love the look of glass, and want every convenience built in — from wireless charging to hidden cable management.

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The E-Max Desk — Premium Choice, Your Finish

The E-Max range gives you the full feature set — wireless charging, storage drawer, dual motors — in your choice of top material and finish. Whether you prefer the warmth of walnut or oak wood, the crispness of white wood, or the sophistication of a glass top, the E-Max adapts to your aesthetic.

  • Top options: Wood (White, Oak, Walnut, Black) or Tempered Glass (White, Black)
  • Sizes: 120 × 60 cm or 140 × 70 cm
  • Memory presets: 3 programmable heights
  • Wireless charging: Built-in Qi pad (up to 10W)
  • Storage: Built-in drawer
  • Cable management: Integrated cable tray
  • Price: From £329.99

Available finishes:

Best for: Anyone who wants the full Purus Life feature set and the freedom to match their desk to their interior — from a Scandi oak aesthetic to a bold all-black setup.

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How to Choose

On a budget or new to sit-stand? Start with the Classic. At £199.99 it delivers everything you need — dual motors, USB charging, and a clean wood top — without compromise.

Want the cleanest, most connected setup? The Smart is for you. Four memory presets, wireless charging, a hidden cable box, and a built-in drawer make it the most feature-complete desk in the range.

Want premium features with a choice of finish? The E-Max matches the Smart on wireless charging and storage, and adds six finish options — so your desk fits your room, not the other way around.

Need a larger surface? Both the Smart and E-Max are available in 140 × 70 cm — giving you significantly more workspace for dual monitors, creative setups, or simply more breathing room.


Trusted by Over 200 Home Office Professionals

Our desks are rated 4.7 out of 5 across more than 200 verified reviews. Customers consistently highlight the quality of the motors, the ease of assembly, and the premium finish — whether they chose wood or glass.


All Purus Life desks are electric height-adjustable, feature intelligent collision detection, and support up to 120 kg. Assembly takes approximately 15 minutes.

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Smart Electric Height Adjustable Desk White (Glass Top) – Purus Life
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E-Max Electric Height Adjustable Desk Walnut (Wood Top) – Purus Life
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Classic Electric Height Adjustable Desk White (Wood Top) – Purus Life
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Price
Price
From £339.99 £369.99
From £329.99 £349.99
From £329.99 £349.99
£199.99 £299.99
Colour
Colour
DESK TOP
DESK TOP
Table Top Dimensions
Table Top Dimensions
120x60cm or 140x70cm
120x60cm or 140x70cm
120x60cm or 140x70cm
120x60cm or 140x70cm
Table Top Type
Table Top Type
5mm Tempered Glass
5mm Tempered Glass
12mm Grade A Partial Board
18mm Grade A Partial Board
FRAME
FRAME
Height Range
Height Range
73-118cm (for standing height measured from floor to bottom of your elbow, suitable for people up to 6ft5*)
73-118cm (for standing height measured from floor to bottom of your elbow, suitable for people up to 6ft5*)
73-118cm (for standing height measured from floor to bottom of your elbow, suitable for people up to 6ft5*)
73-118cm (for standing height measured from floor to bottom of your elbow, suitable for people up to 6ft5*)
Motor
Motor
Dual Motor
Dual Motor
Dual Motor
Dual Motor
Load Capacity
Load Capacity
Up to 120kg
Up to 120kg
Up to 120kg
Up to 120kg
Leg Sections
Leg Sections
2
2
2
2
Lift Speed
Lift Speed
25mm per second
25mm per second
25mm per second
25mm per second
Noise Level
Noise Level
<50db
<50db
<50db
<50db
FEATURES
FEATURES
Wireless Charger
Wireless Charger
1 x QI fast charging up to 10W
1 x QI fast charging up to 10W
1 x QI fast charging up to 10W
N/A
USB Type A
USB Type A
1 x fast charging up to 18W
1 x charging up to 18W
1 x fast charging up to 18W
1 x fast charging up to 10W
USB Type C
USB Type C
1 x fast charging up to 20W
1 x fast charging up to 20W
1 x fast charging up to 20W
1 x fast charging up to 20W
Memory Presets
Memory Presets
4
3
3
3
Child Lock
Child Lock
Sit / Stand Reminder
Sit / Stand Reminder
Height Display
Height Display
Digital LED screen
Digital LED screen
Digital LED screen
Digital LED screen
Collision Detection
Collision Detection
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Whiteboard Pen Friendly
Whiteboard Pen Friendly
Drawer
Drawer
Yes embedded (Inside measurements: 2 sections W407*D288*H42mm, W123*D288*H42mm)
Yes embedded (Inside measurements W548*D288*H31mm)
Yes embedded (Inside measurements W548*D288*H31mm)
No
Cable Tray Included
Cable Tray Included
Monitor Clamp Friendly
Monitor Clamp Friendly
Yes - Clamp to 6.5cm thickness
Yes - Clamp to 5cm thickness
Yes - Clamp to 5cm thickness
Yes - Clamp to 1.8cm thickness
OTHER
OTHER
Input Voltage
Input Voltage
110-240V UK Plug supplied
110-240V UK Plug supplied
110-240V UK Plug supplied
110-240V UK Plug supplied
Installation Time
Installation Time
20 Minutes*
20 Minutes*
20 Minutes*
15 Minutes
Warranty
Warranty
2 Year Parts
2 Year Parts
2 Year Parts
2 Year Parts
Conformity
Conformity
CE and UKCA
CE and UKCA
CE and UKCA
CE and UKCA