Best Overall
EnHomee 56.5-Inch Desk
- Power: 3 AC + 2 USB
- Desktop: 56.5"W x 19.6"D
- Storage: 1 drawer, file cabinet, shelf
- Monitor Shelf: 40" x 7"
Pros
- Wide 56.5-inch work surface
- 40-inch raised monitor shelf
- File cabinet, drawer and open shelves
- Built-in 3 AC outlets and 2 USB ports
Cons
- Fabric file cabinet rather than wood
A 40-inch monitor shelf running across a 56.5-inch top is the feature that gives this EnHomee the best balance of work surface and storage here: it lifts a screen to eye level and leaves the main surface for a keyboard, notebook and coffee. We recommend it first because it solves the storage problem without turning the desk into a hutch you have to lean around. The shelf is 7 inches deep, so a monitor fits; a row of binders does not.
Below the top, the EnHomee packs a file cabinet, a drawer and open shelves, plus built-in power with three outlets and two USB ports. The division of labor is sensible: paperwork goes in the file cabinet, pens and cables in the drawer, and the open shelf keeps a printer or reference books in reach. The side pockets are small, but they keep a phone and a notebook from sliding under the monitor shelf.
Assembly is straightforward enough that one person can manage it, and the adjustable feet help on a slightly uneven floor. The caveat we keep coming back to is depth: 19.6 inches is fine for a laptop and a monitor, but a deep keyboard tray or a printer with a long paper path will crowd it. For a home office that runs along one wall, that is a reasonable trade for the extra shelf and outlets.