Best Gaming Desk 2022
From The Secretlab Magnus to The Arozzi Arena Gaming Desk: These are the desks for gaming in 2022
There’s nothing worse than buying the latest gaming PC and having a substandard, under-sized gaming desk to use it on. You never have enough room to move your gaming mouse, the keyboard is constantly hanging off the edge, and if you have dual gaming monitors suddenly the entire desk is completely full and you’re struggling for space, regretting your life decisions, and running to Ikea for cheap additional furniture. Well, we’ve had the same issue in the past and feel like it’s a problem that needs addressing.
In this article, we take an in-depth look at what we believe are the best gaming desks this year and walk you through some of the fundamental areas that make a gaming desk a great one.
The following desks have been selected based upon their merit for gamers specifically (although they may be suitable for non-gamers too.) and have been categorized by design, price, and functionality. If you’re in the market for the best gaming desk money can buy, then look no further, we have you covered.
Our Top Picks
The Best Gaming Desks Of 2021
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In-depth Review
Secretlab MAGNUS Metal Desk
Secretlab MAGNUS Metal Desk
The Secretlab MAGNUS Metal Desk is, as the name would suggest, composed mostly of steel although it also incorporates some MDF into the design. Overall it has a superb quality look and feel and would not look out of place in either a home office or a full-blown gamer setup.
The key selling feature of the design is the magnetic ecosystem it comes with: meaning that the MAGPAD Desk Mat, the red-colored desktop cable anchors and the black cable sheaths for the legs are all magnetized and can stick to the desk itself and to each other. The back of the desk also has a cleverly designed cable management tray to hide away all of your wiring, which actually has a forward-hinging mechanism that allows you to place the back edge of the desk flush against the wall, with no need to leave room for the wires – very nice!
The MAGPAD Desk Mat has three different design options at the time of writing: Signature Stealth, or the more expensive Cloud9 and Team Liquid designs, though we imagine these will be expanded upon in the future. The Cable Management Bundle is optional and can be bought as one or you can pick up the cable anchors, fastening straps, and sheaths separately. The final accessory is the Secretlab MAGRGB kit which gives you a controller for full RGB functionality.
The legs of the desk can be adjusted up to 0.8″ to enable stability on an uneven floor, but this is it, meaning there’s no true height adjustability on this desk. This is unfortunate but is pretty much the only real drawback of the desk, and for many won’t be a problem. Finally, the desk comes with a 5-year warranty, which is always nice
This is a premium desk with a premium price tag, although not the most expensive on this list. Ultimately this is a quality desk that would be great for any home office space and you don’t need to have a Secretlab chair to enjoy it.
For more details, you can read our full Secretlab Magnus desk review, as we get far more in-depth than we have space to do here.
Omnidesk Zero
Omnidesk Zero
Omnidesk are well known for their adjustable desks with lots of modular add-ons, and the Omnidesk Zero is the cheapest available from the brand which still comes with electronic height-adjustment.
Essentially a stripped down version of the Omnidesk Pro, this version does not come with a collision detection sensor or a child lock and it’s a bit slower and nosier, but for most gamers these will be unnecessary luxuries anyway. The Omnidesk Zero does however still come with four memory presets that allow you to program in different height settings, which is a nice feature.
The desk is tastefully designed and of a quality build, and comes with a decent, though not mind-blowing, 130kg max weight capacity.
There are lots of optional extras available for this desk, from different colors and materials to different desk mats types, a draw, lighting options, cable management and a 5 year warranty, however these all cost more than the already quite high base price.
Ultimately, despite being the cheapest in the Omnidesk series the Zero is still a very expensive option for your average gamer, though if you’re after a desk with electronic height adjustment, this is the unfortunate reality.
Arozzi Arena Gaming Desk
Arozzi Arena Gaming Desk
This desk scraps all the fancy lights and features and sticks with what’s best for you as a gamer. The developers clearly spent a lot of time decomposing what makes a great gaming desk and it really shows in the fine details.
The height, unlike some in this list, is fully customizable and can be altered by unscrewing lock screws on each leg. This is a great feature for me, I need to be at the perfect height to game, especially in FPS where accuracy is crucial. The downside of this feature on this table is that the manual adjustment can be a bit difficult for just one person to do, meaning quickly switching between different heights isn’t an option – if you want this feature then you will likely have to pay considerably more for an electronic height adjustment like some of the other models on this page, and the Arozzi Arean offers a more affordable alternative.
The desk comes erected in 3 separate pieces meaning you can take down and move it very easily. The build quality is exceptional and you can tell this thing is going to last for years to come. The huge gaming surface is another massive plus and comes fully enclosed in a microfibre, waterproof layer which can be used as a mat if you wish.
The Arena comes in 6 different colours so there’s sure to be one that fits your mood and gaming room aesthetics. The design is something Arozzi is very proud of, so much so that they are currently awaiting patent approval for the design, something you don’t usually see in today’s desks.
The price, at the time of writing this, currently sits at $299 and for us is a steal for what you receive.
Z-Line Designs Series 1.2 Performance L Desk
Z-Line Designs Series 1.2 Performance L Desk
This L-shaped gaming desk from Z-Line Designs is known as the Series 1.2 Performance L Desk. Of sturdy metal construction, this desk is a heavy beast, and isn’t the most easy to assemble either, and we had some trouble getting a few of the pilot holes to line up. Still, nothing a little elbow grease won’t solve, and besides this, there isn’t much to complain about with this desk.
Both main surface tops of the desk have ample space, and the higher tier surface is sufficient for most monitors and anything else you may wish to store up there for easy access. There is an integrated mouse pad in the desk which we found to be adequate, though if you want to use a better one you can always place it over the top.
This desk is certainly the most rich in features on this list: it comes with a headphone holder, two regular power sockets, two USB charging slots and most interestingly, a wireless device charging pad – something you’re unlikely to see in many competitors. Color controllable LED lighting is present underneath the top tier of the desk, although it doesn’t give full RGB functionality.
Although the grey and metal aesthetics of this desk may not be to everyone’s taste, and there aren’t really many places you can hide cables from view, but if you’re ok with this then you can’t go far wrong with this Z-Line Designs desk!
Eureka Ergonomic X1-S Gaming Computer Desk
Eureka Ergonomic X1-S Gaming Computer Desk
The Eureka X1-s gaming desk is our budget pick but don’t let that fool you. It comes with a tonne of cool add-ons that can not be found with other desks.
The desk, like most, is extremely sturdy and has an X style design that feels very robust. The desk is made up of steel and MDF but feels fit to last. It comes with a couple of LED light zones which certainly boost this desks aesthetic appeal. The lights are set to blue and can’t be changed, this being said, it’s a nice touch regardless.
The desk comes with a couple of interesting features such as a cup holder, headphone holder, and console pad holder. This thing has the capacity to hold everything you have to throw at it, whilst still having enough room to accommodate a huge mat, your gaming rig, and monitor.
Being our budget pick naturally it’s the cheapest in this guide, but like we said before, for the price you get a nice looking desk that has cool features and a decent lifespan.
Arozzi Arena Leggero Compact Gaming Desk
Arozzi Arena Leggero Compact Gaming Desk
One of the most popular brands in the gaming desk sector comes in the shape of Arozzi. You may have heard of the Arozzi guys before as they do a large range of gaming chairs, microphones, and even simulator stands.
However, in this article, we’ll be focusing on their impressive Leggero compact gaming desk which we feel is excellent for both serious and laid-back gamers alike.
The Leggero comes with a really user-friendly and intuitive design which takes no time to erect. The desk itself is extremely sturdy thanks to the steel and MDF makeup that this desk is comprised of. The surface is extremely large and has a full-length waterproof fabric skin which allows the mouse to glide effortlessly across it.
The design, even though simple, is aesthetically pleasing and suited my build quite well. It’s a shame the desk has no RGB as I feel the aesthetics would benefit from some massively. However, your money hasn’t been wasted, it’s been put to good use making sure this desk is going to last the test of time.
Overall, the Leggero is a brilliant all-round desk which not only looks good but has been built with quality in mind. If you’re looking for an easy-to-use desk that’s going to give you the edge over the competition, look no further.
Bizzoelife 47” Z Shape E Sports Racing Table
Bizzoelife 47” Z Shape E Sports Racing Table
Another option comes in the shape of the Bizzoelife 47″ Sports table which comes equipped with a cool Z shape design, 2 zones of flashy LED lighting and a hugely impressive load capacity.
This being said, it’s not just the design and functionality that plays a key part in each of the desk’s rankings. The price is also a major part of how the desk rates in our best of guide. For that reason, the Bizzo gets extra points as it features excellent price/performance.
The ‘Z shape’ this desk is designed around not only makes the Bizzoelife look superb, but it also increases sturdiness and practicality without needing to add any extra supports.
The height of the desk comes in at 29″ but does have a small amount of adjustability thanks to the 1cm feet which can be increased if need be. The feet also prevent the desk from scratching and marking your floor which, as you can probably imagine, is hugely advantageous.
The surface doesn’t come with a matte finish but is fully waterproof and slightly textured. A huge 47″ gaming surface is the draw of this desk and offers consumers the largest playing surface out of all the desks in this list. A gaming surface of this size will surely exceed anyone’s needs when it comes to mouse maneuverability.
The Bizzo, as we’ll call it, comes with 2 LED lighting zones which can produce 7 colours respectively. They are found on either side of the desk and produce solid amounts of light which is a huge bonus on a cheaper style desk.
This isn’t our budget pick but does fall into the cheaper side of the boat when comparing it with the other selections we’ve chosen. For this reason and the great build quality, the Bizzo just misses out on the top spot, but not by much.
ApexDesk Elite Series 71″
ApexDesk Elite Series 71″
Even though this article is specifically targetting gaming desks, the Apexdesk manages to slot its way in without being labeled as one. We can thank some excellent features and cool aesthetics for this.
From afar, you might think the Apexdesk is simply an office desk with some additional features. Well, you’d be half right thinking this but not totally. We’re recommending this for gamers and have looked at it from a gaming point of view primarily. The features seem to suit a gamer perfectly.
The design of this desk isn’t too flashy meaning it’s going to fit into almost any setting seamlessly. It’s built using solid materials and has an excellent sturdy base that can accommodate upwards of 100Kg.
The surface is extremely large, 71″ to be exact, and gives the user a huge amount of room for several monitors, a huge mouse mat and whatever else they feel is needed on their game station.
A really cool feature, and one of the main reasons why this made it in our best of list, is its ability to change height with the touch of a button. The Apexdesk has an inbuilt electronic height adjuster which is controlled using the controller which can be found underneath the desk’s top. You really can’t put a price on having the correct height and this desk caters to literally every user out there.
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Final Word
There we have it folks, a quick list of what to look out for when buying the best gaming desk, and some of our choice selections. We’ve covered the price spectrum from the premium and expensive Secretlab Magnus, to the bang for buck affordable Arozzi Arena gaming desk. We hope we’ve made the process of picking a desk for gaming less painful and more simple for you, and we’ll be updating this page frequently in case any new desks crop up and are worth a mention.