The short answer: buy the FlexiSpot E7 unless you’re tall. The E7 frame costs $299.99, adjusts from 22.8 to 48.4 inches, and lifts 352 pounds. The E7 Pro costs $399.99, adjusts from 25 to 50.6 inches, lifts 396 pounds, and sets its legs toward the back of the desk for more leg room. That extra height helps people over about 6 feet 3 inches. It also means the E7 Pro starts 2.2 inches higher, which is too tall for many people under about 5 feet 6 inches to sit at comfortably.
Both are dual-motor frames with the same keypad and the same 15-year warranty.
FlexiSpot E7 vs. E7 Pro specs
| Spec | FlexiSpot E7 | FlexiSpot E7 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame price | $299.99 on sale; $349.99 regularly | $399.99 on sale; $499.99 regularly |
| With a 48 x 24 laminate top | $389.99 on sale | $489.99 on sale |
| Frame shape | T-frame: legs centered on the feet | Semi-C frame: legs set toward the back |
| Height range, frame only | 22.8 to 48.4 in | 25 to 50.6 in |
| Height range with a 1 in. top | 23.8 to 49.4 in | 26 to 51.6 in |
| Lift capacity | 352 lb | 396 lb |
| Static load | 440 lb | 573 lb |
| Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Top speed | 2 in. per second | 2 in. per second; 1.57 fully loaded |
| Noise | Under 50 dB | 45 to 47 dB rising |
| Desktop width | 47.2 to 80 in | 47.2 to 80 in |
| Desktop depth | 24 to 40 in | 24 to 30 in |
| Frame weight | 66.8 lb | 76.9 lb |
| Keypad | 4 presets, child lock, USB port, anti-collision | 4 presets, child lock, USB-C port, anti-collision |
| Cable management | Cable tray | Longer tray with a magnetic cover, grip tape and clips |
| Lift-cycle testing | 20,000+ | 30,000+ |
| Warranty | 15 years frame, motors and electronics | 15 years frame, motors and electronics |
Better for most people
FlexiSpot E7 Standing Desk
A 352-pound dual-motor frame that sits as low as 22.8 inches, with a 15-year warranty. $299.99 on sale.
The FlexiSpot E7 Pro is sold on FlexiSpot’s site as a frame or with a top.
Height Range: The Difference That Decides It
The two frames have nearly the same travel, about 25.6 inches. The E7 Pro’s range just sits 2.2 inches higher.
| E7 | E7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest height with a 1 in. top | 23.8 in | 26 in |
| Highest height with a 1 in. top | 49.4 in | 51.6 in |
| Shortest person who can sit at elbow height | About 5’1” | About 5’6” |
| Tallest person who can stand at elbow height | About 6’7” | About 6’10” |
The heights in the last two rows come from the elbow-height math in our desk height calculator, with shoes on. A desk that’s too high to sit at can be worked around with a taller chair setting and a footrest. A desk that’s too low to stand at can’t.
So the E7 already covers almost everyone for standing. The E7 Pro’s extra height matters in two cases: you’re over about 6 feet 5 inches and want room to spare, or you’re putting a walking pad under the desk, which raises you 4 to 6 inches.
Frame Shape and Leg Room
The E7 is a T-frame. Each leg rises from the middle of its foot, so the columns sit under the middle of the desktop’s depth.
The E7 Pro is what FlexiSpot calls a semi-C frame. The legs sit toward the back, which opens space under the front of the desk for your knees, a footrest, or a walking pad. The trade-off is depth: FlexiSpot lists desktops 24 to 30 inches deep for the E7 Pro and 24 to 40 inches for the E7.
Lift Capacity: Which Numbers Are Right?
FlexiSpot publishes more than one set of figures, which is why you’ll see this comparison quoted as “355 vs. 440 pounds.”
- Current product pages and manuals: the E7 lifts 352 pounds and holds 440 pounds static. The E7 Pro lifts 396 pounds and holds 573 pounds static.
- Older FlexiSpot material: 355 pounds for the E7 and 440 pounds for the E7 Pro. Those figures still appear in the troubleshooting sections of both manuals and in one line of the E7 Pro page.
The lifting figure is the one that matters, since it’s the weight the motors can move, and a frame-only rating has to cover the desktop too. Either frame handles a heavy top, a desktop PC and several monitors.
Speed, Noise and Stability
Both manuals list a top speed of 2 inches per second. FlexiSpot’s own test report for the E7 Pro measures 1.97 inches per second empty and 1.57 fully loaded, and 45 to 47 dB while rising.
On stability, the E7 Pro’s frame is about 10 pounds heavier, and FlexiSpot describes its columns as thicker with more overlap between stages. FlexiSpot’s static test held 573 pounds at full height for 72 hours with under 1 millimeter of sag. Owner reports for both desks describe a slight wobble near the top of the range, which is normal for two-leg frames.
Price
The E7 frame is $299.99 in FlexiSpot’s Black Friday sale and $349.99 regularly. The E7 Pro frame is $399.99 on sale and $499.99 regularly. With a 48-by-24-inch laminate top, they’re $389.99 and $489.99. So the E7 Pro costs $100 more on sale and $150 more at regular prices.
What About the E7 Plus?
The E7 Plus is FlexiSpot’s four-leg version: two motors driving four columns, a 26 to 51.6 inch frame range, a 440-pound lift rating, and a frame price of $499.99 on sale. It moves at 1 inch per second, half the speed of the two-leg frames. Buy it over the E7 Pro if stability at tall heights matters more to you than speed. See two-leg vs. four-leg standing desks.
Is the FlexiSpot E7 on Amazon?
No. FlexiSpot sells the E7, E7 Pro and E7 Plus on its own site. On Amazon it sells a separate line of frames under different names.
| 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 Max is the closest Amazon frame to the E7. It has two motors, three-stage legs and a 352-pound rating in its listing, and it costs $30 less than the E7’s sale price. Its range sits 1.6 inches higher than the E7’s, at 24.4 to 50 inches, which puts it between the E7 and the E7 Pro. The warranty is shorter: 10 years on the frame and motors and 2 years on the control panel and electronics, against 15 years on everything for the E7.
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.
The Heavy Duty 4-Leg frame lists the same numbers FlexiSpot publishes for the E7 Plus: 440 pounds of lift, 540 pounds static, a 26 to 51.6 inch range and 1 inch per second.
Four Legs, on amazon
FlexiSpot Heavy Duty 4-Leg Standing Desk Frame
Four legs and two motors, a 440-pound lift rating and a 26 to 51.6 inch range. Sold on Amazon.
Which Should You Buy?
- Buy the E7 if you’re under about 6 feet 3 inches, you want the lowest sitting height, you want a desktop deeper than 30 inches, or you’d rather keep the $100.
- Buy the E7 Pro if you’re tall, you’ll use a walking pad, you want more knee room under the front edge, or you want the tidier cable tray.
- Buy the E7 Plus if you want four legs.
- Buy the E6 Max on Amazon if you’d rather order there. It lifts the same weight as the E7, sits 1.6 inches higher, and has a shorter warranty.
For how FlexiSpot’s cheaper frames compare, see FlexiSpot E5 vs. E6 vs. E7. For the brand as a whole, see are FlexiSpot standing desks good? and FlexiSpot vs. UPLIFT.
FlexiSpot E7 vs. E7 Pro FAQ
What is the difference between the FlexiSpot E7 and E7 Pro?
The E7 Pro’s height range is 2.2 inches higher (25 to 50.6 inches against 22.8 to 48.4), it lifts 396 pounds against 352, its legs sit toward the back of the desk, and it has a longer cable tray with a cover. It costs $100 more on sale. The keypad and 15-year warranty are the same.
Is the FlexiSpot E7 Pro worth it over the E7?
It’s worth it if you’re over about 6 feet 3 inches or you’ll use a walking pad under the desk. For most people the E7 is the better buy, because it sits lower and costs less.
How much weight can the FlexiSpot E7 Pro lift?
FlexiSpot’s current page and manual list 396 pounds of lifting capacity and 573 pounds static. Older FlexiSpot material lists 440 pounds.
How tall is the FlexiSpot E7 Pro?
The frame adjusts from 25 to 50.6 inches. With a 1-inch desktop that’s 26 to 51.6 inches.
Which FlexiSpot E7 is best for tall people?
The E7 Pro, which reaches about 51.6 inches with a 1-inch top. The four-leg E7 Plus frame goes an inch higher still.
Which FlexiSpot E7 is best for short people?
The E7. With a 1-inch top it goes down to 23.8 inches, which suits seated users from about 5 feet 1 inch. The E7 Pro starts at 26 inches.
Do the E7 and E7 Pro have the same warranty?
Yes. FlexiSpot covers the frame, motors and electronics of both for 15 years. Desktops are covered for 2 years (chipboard) or 5 years (solid wood and bamboo).
Can you buy the FlexiSpot E7 or E7 Pro on Amazon?
No. FlexiSpot sells them on its own site. Its closest two-leg frame on Amazon is the E6 Max, which is rated for 352 pounds and adjusts from 24.4 to 50 inches.
Is the E7 Pro a C-frame?
FlexiSpot calls it a C-shaped or semi-C frame. The legs sit toward the back of the feet instead of in the middle, as they do on the E7’s T-frame.
