The short answer: buy the E7 if you can spend $300 on a frame, and the E5 if you can’t. The E7 lifts 352 pounds, moves at up to 2 inches per second, takes desktops up to 80 inches wide, and has a 15-year warranty. The E5 lifts 220 pounds, moves at 1 inch per second, and has a 10-year warranty for about $90 less. The E6 is the one to buy on Amazon: a complete desk with a bamboo top for about $340, with a shorter 5-year warranty.
All three have two motors and three-stage legs.
FlexiSpot E5 vs. E6 vs. E7 at a Glance
| E5 | E6 | E7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $209.99 frame on sale; $359.99 regularly | About $340 with a 55 x 28 bamboo top | $299.99 frame on sale; $349.99 regularly |
| Where it’s sold | flexispot.com | Amazon | flexispot.com |
| Lift capacity | 220 lb | 220 lb | 352 lb |
| Height range | 23.6 to 49.2 in (frame) | 23.6 to 49.2 in | 22.8 to 48.4 in (frame) |
| Motors and legs | 2 motors, 3-stage | 2 motors, 3-stage | 2 motors, 3-stage |
| Speed | 1 in. per second | 1.5 in. per second | Up to 2 in. per second |
| Noise | Under 50 dB | Under 45 dB | Under 50 dB |
| Desktop width | 47.2 to 70.9 in | 55 in top included | 47.2 to 80 in |
| Desktop depth | 23.6 to 31.5 in | 28 in top included | 24 to 40 in |
| Memory presets | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Child lock and USB port | No | No | Yes |
| Anti-collision | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 10 years frame, motors and electronics | 5 years frame and motors; 2 years electronics | 15 years frame, motors and electronics |
Frame heights are without a desktop; add the thickness of your top, usually 1 inch.
Best of the three
FlexiSpot E7 Standing Desk
A 352-pound dual-motor frame for tops up to 80 inches wide, with a 15-year warranty. $299.99 on sale.
Best on amazon
FlexiSpot E6
A dual-motor desk with a 55-by-28-inch bamboo top, a 220-pound rating and a 23.6 to 49.2 inch range.
The FlexiSpot E5 is sold on FlexiSpot’s site as a frame or with a top.
How the Three Fit in FlexiSpot’s Lineup
FlexiSpot’s two-leg desks step up in capacity, speed and warranty:
| Model | Motors | Lift capacity | Speed | Warranty | Frame price on sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E2 | 1 | 176 lb | 0.6 in/s | 5 years | $109.99 |
| E5 | 2 | 220 lb | 1 in/s | 10 years | $209.99 |
| E6 (Amazon) | 2 | 220 lb | 1.5 in/s | 5 years frame and motors | Sold with a top |
| E7 | 2 | 352 lb | Up to 2 in/s | 15 years | $299.99 |
| E7 Pro | 2 | 396 lb | Up to 2 in/s | 15 years | $399.99 |
The E6 doesn’t sit neatly between the E5 and E7. It was FlexiSpot’s quick-install model, with a top that arrives partly assembled, and FlexiSpot’s own site now lists it as sold out. It’s sold on Amazon as a complete desk, and it carries a shorter warranty: 5 years on the frame and motors and 2 years on the electronics.
Lift Capacity
The E7 lifts 352 pounds, which is 60% more than the 220 pounds of the E5 and the Amazon E6. On a frame sold without a top, that rating has to cover the desktop.
For a laptop, two monitors and a keyboard on a laminate top, 220 pounds is plenty. The E7’s capacity matters for a solid-wood or butcher block top, a desktop PC on the surface, or several monitors on arms.
Height Range
The three are close. The E5 and E6 frames run from 23.6 to 49.2 inches. The E7 runs from 22.8 to 48.4 inches, so it sits 0.8 inch lower and tops out 0.8 inch lower. With a 1-inch top, the E7 suits seated users from about 5 feet 1 inch and the E5 from about 5 feet 3 inches, and all three reach standing height for people up to about 6 feet 7 inches, by the elbow-height math in our desk height calculator.
If you’re taller than that or want a walking pad under the desk, look at the E7 Pro, which reaches 50.6 inches before the top. See FlexiSpot E7 vs. E7 Pro.
Speed and Noise
The E5 moves at 1 inch per second, so going from sitting to standing takes about 15 to 20 seconds. The E6 moves at 1.5 inches per second and the E7 at up to 2. If you change position several times a day, the faster desks are less of an interruption.
All three are rated under 50 dB while moving, and the Amazon E6 listing says under 45.
Frame Width and Desktop Size
This is the E5’s hidden limit. Its frame adjusts to three fixed widths between 44 and 58.5 inches and takes tops from 47.2 to 70.9 inches wide. The E7’s frame extends from 43.4 to 74.8 inches and takes tops up to 80 inches wide and 40 inches deep. For a 72-inch or 80-inch desk, the E7 is the one to buy.
Keypad
The E7 has FlexiSpot’s seven-button keypad: four presets, a child lock, a USB charging port, and an anti-collision setting with four sensitivity levels. The E5 has a simpler six-button keypad with four presets and anti-collision, with no lock and no USB. The E6 has three presets and a sit-stand reminder.
Warranty
| Frame and motors | Electronics | Desktop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| E5 | 10 years | 10 years | 2 years chipboard; 5 years solid wood or bamboo |
| E6 | 5 years | 2 years | Not listed separately |
| E7 | 15 years | 15 years | 2 years chipboard; 5 years solid wood or bamboo |
The warranty is the strongest reason to pay $90 more for the E7 over the E5.
FlexiSpot Frames on Amazon
The E5 and E7 aren’t sold on Amazon. FlexiSpot sells a separate line of frames there, and two of them line up closely with these desks.
| Amazon frame | Legs and motors | Lift capacity | Height range, frame only | Speed | Warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E6 Essential | 2 legs, 2 motors | 220 lb | 23.6 to 49.2 in | Not listed | 5 years frame and motors; 2 years electronics | $199.99 |
| E6 Max | 2 legs, 2 motors | 352 lb | 24.4 to 50 in | 1.37 in/s | 10 years frame and motors; 2 years electronics | $269.99 |
| Heavy Duty 4-Leg | 4 legs, 2 motors | 440 lb | 26 to 51.6 in | 1 in/s | Not listed | $529.99 |
The E6 Essential lists the same numbers as the E5: two motors, three-stage legs, 220 pounds and a 23.6 to 49.2 inch range. It costs $199.99, $10 less than the E5’s sale price, with a 5-year warranty on the frame and motors where the E5 has 10.
Closest to the E5 on amazon
FlexiSpot E6 Essential Standing Desk Frame
A dual-motor, three-stage frame rated for 220 pounds, with a 23.6 to 49.2 inch range. Sold on Amazon.
The E6 Max is the Amazon frame in the E7’s class, with a 352-pound rating for $269.99. Its range is 24.4 to 50 inches, 1.6 inches higher than the E7’s, and its warranty is 10 years on the frame and motors and 2 on the electronics.
Closest to the E7 on amazon
FlexiSpot E6 Max Standing Desk Frame
A dual-motor, three-stage frame rated for 352 pounds, with a 24.4 to 50 inch range. Sold on Amazon.
Which Should You Buy?
- Buy the E7 if you want the strongest, fastest frame of the three, a top wider than 70 inches, or the 15-year warranty. For most people it’s worth the extra $90 over the E5.
- Buy the E5 if the budget is tight, your setup is light, and your top is 60 inches or narrower.
- Buy the E6 if you want to order a complete desk on Amazon with a bamboo top. Read our FlexiSpot E6 review.
- Skip all three for the single-motor E2 only if $110 is the limit. It bottoms out at about 29 inches with a top and suits standing users up to about 6 feet 2 inches.
For the brand’s reliability, support and return terms, see are FlexiSpot standing desks good? To compare FlexiSpot’s best frame with UPLIFT’s, see FlexiSpot vs. UPLIFT.
FlexiSpot E5 vs. E6 vs. E7 FAQ
What is the difference between the FlexiSpot E5 and E7?
The E7 lifts 352 pounds against the E5’s 220, moves at up to 2 inches per second against 1, takes tops up to 80 inches wide against 70.9, adds a child lock and USB port, and has a 15-year warranty against 10. The E7 frame costs $299.99 on sale and the E5 $209.99.
Is the FlexiSpot E6 the same as the E5?
No, but they’re close. Both have dual motors, three-stage legs, a 220-pound rating and a 23.6 to 49.2 inch range. The E6 is sold on Amazon as a complete desk, moves faster at 1.5 inches per second, has three presets instead of four, and has a shorter warranty.
FlexiSpot E6 vs. E7: which should I buy?
The E7, if you’re buying from FlexiSpot’s site. It lifts more, has a 15-year warranty, and takes larger tops. Buy the E6 if you want a complete desk from Amazon.
Is the FlexiSpot E5 good enough?
Yes, for a light setup on a top up to about 60 inches wide. It has dual motors and a 10-year warranty. Its limits are the 220-pound rating and the slow 1 inch per second lift.
Does FlexiSpot still sell the E6?
FlexiSpot’s own site lists the E6 as sold out. It’s available on Amazon with a 55-by-28-inch bamboo top.
Which FlexiSpot desk has the best warranty?
The E7 series, at 15 years on the frame, motors and electronics. The E5 has 10 years and FlexiSpot’s other desks have 5.
Can you buy the FlexiSpot E5 or E7 on Amazon?
No. On Amazon, FlexiSpot sells the E6 Essential frame, which lists the same capacity and height range as the E5, and the E6 Max frame, which is rated for 352 pounds like the E7.
Are the E5, E6 and E7 all dual motor?
Yes. All three have a motor in each leg. FlexiSpot’s single-motor frame is the E2.
