AD | If work at a desk takes up a good part of your day, it’s worth making that time as comfortable as possible – whether you’re working from home or in an office. More and more of us are finding the key to comfort isn’t just a good chair, but the ability to change position throughout the day. That’s precisely why an electric standing desk, letting you move smoothly from sitting to standing, has become one of the most important elements of a well-designed workspace.
The Polish workshop Oakywood offers two height-adjustable desk models – Pro and Touch. Both pair solid wood with a sturdy electric frame, but they differ in details that genuinely matter in everyday use. Let’s take a look at those differences so you can decide which model better suits your needs.
Both Pro and Touch are built from FSC-certified solid wood – oak or American walnut – and finished with a natural oil-wax. The tabletop isn’t a laminated panel, it’s high-quality wood that can be renewed after years of use: sanded back and re-oiled rather than replaced.
Both models run on a dual-motor frame, which delivers stable, even lifting, and both include anti-collision sensors to stop the movement if your desk meets an obstacle. Each standing desk can be paired with an app that reminds you to switch positions through the day, and configured in a 3D tool to suit your space – so you can choose your tabletop size, wood species, and frame colour. Both are also covered by a 5-year warranty.
Worth noting – The key difference between the models lies in the frame system and control panel. The Pro uses a LINAK frame made in the EU – one of the most respected lifting systems on the market, with a panel that earned a Red Dot Design Award. The Touch is built on an AOKE system with a touchscreen panel.
Standing Desk Pro – For Demanding, Intensive Use
The Pro is the option for those of us who spend long hours at our desk and expect top-tier performance from it. At the heart of this desk is the LINAK frame – a Danish lifting system regarded as the benchmark in the office furniture industry, manufactured in the European Union.
The Pro stands out above all for the speed and smoothness of its adjustment – the tabletop rises at 60 mm/s, noticeably faster than the Touch. It does so exceptionally quietly, under 40 dB, which matters in shared housing or an open-plan office. The LCD lever panel lets you change height with a single motion, without looking at the controls.
This is the model best suited to sharing. It stores four height presets, so several users – or one person who works in various positions – can have their settings to hand. Additional anti-collision sensors with a gyroscope are placed not only in the panel but also in the columns, raising the level of safety. Assembly takes around five minutes thanks to a quick leg-mounting system.
The Pro is a strong fit for full-time home workers, professionals who demand the highest quality, and anywhere the desk is used by more than one person.
Standing Desk Touch – Modern, Simple Control
The Touch is a desk built around intuitive, modern operation. Its frame is based on the AOKE system, and its most distinctive feature is the touchscreen panel – clean, elegant, and clear in everyday use.
The Touch offers a slightly wider height range, from 67 to 132 cm, which can matter for very tall or very short users. Its columns have a chunkier 7.5 × 7.5 cm profile that underscores the solidity of the build. Adjustment runs at 40 mm/s, and the noise level stays under 45 dB.
The desk stores two height presets and, like the Pro, offers notifications, button lock, app control, and anti-collision sensors in the panel. Assembly takes a little longer, around twenty minutes. It’s the model for those who value a clean, touch-based interface and are looking for a solid standing desk in a more accessible form.
Worth noting – If what matters most to you is adjustment speed, the lowest noise level, four-position memory, and a LINAK frame made in the EU – choose the Pro. If you prefer a touchscreen panel, a wider height range, and a chunkier column profile – the Touch is the better fit.
Standing Desk Pro vs Touch – The Full Comparison
The table below brings the key specifications of both models together in one place:
| Feature | Standing Desk Pro | Standing Desk Touch |
| Frame manufacturer | LINAK (made in EU) | AOKE |
| Height range | 63–128 cm (24.8″–50.4″) | 67–132 cm (26.4″–52″) |
| Width (3D configurator) | 100–200 cm (39″–79″) | 120–200 cm (47″–79″) |
| Adjustment speed | 60 mm/s | 40 mm/s |
| Number of motors | 2 | 2 |
| Column profile | 7 × 7 cm (2.75″ × 2.75″) | 7.5 × 7.5 cm (3″ × 3″) |
| Control panel | LCD lever panel (quick adjust) | LCD touchscreen panel |
| Saved presets | 4 | 2 |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Button lock | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Assembly time | ~5 minutes | ~20 minutes |
| Anti-collision sensors | Gyroscope in panel and columns | Gyroscope in panel |
| Noise level | < 40 dB | < 45 dB |
| Max load | 68 kg (150 lbs) | 68 kg (150 lbs) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Whichever model you choose, both standing desks share what sits at the core of the Oakywood brand – a blend of functional technology, natural material, and refined design. The solid wood top brings a warmth and texture to a room that no laminate panel can match, while the subtly milled edges underline its elegant character.
The frame is finished with electrostatic powder coating, which gives the steel resistance to corrosion, mechanical damage, and high temperatures. The available wood finishes – from light oak to dark American walnut – let you match the desk to bright, Scandinavian interiors as easily as to a study with more pronounced character.
Every Oakywood desk is handcrafted in Poland, in a workshop at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, and made to order. This isn’t mass production pulled from a warehouse but a piece created after the order is placed – with care for the quality of the joinery, the precision of the finish, and the selection of grain for each individual tabletop. Local production means a shorter supply chain, control over every stage, and accountability for durability that mass manufacturing tends to blur.
Which Standing Desk Should You Choose?
The Pro is the option for those after top-tier performance – fast, quiet adjustment, a LINAK frame from the EU, four-position memory, and extra safety sensors in the columns. The Touch suits those who value a modern touchscreen panel, a wider height range, and a chunkier column build. Both models, with full configuration of size and finish, are available in the Oakywood standing desk collection.
Whichever you decide on, both desks offer the same foundation: FSC-certified solid wood, a dual-motor frame, app control, a 5-year warranty, a 30-day return policy, and design handcrafted in Poland. It’s an investment in your workspace built to serve for years – and to look good every single day.
Have you ever tried out a standing desk? If so, what benefits did you experience? And if you could choose, would you go for the Pro or Touch model?
* This is a collaborative post, please see my Disclaimer.
I just got a new workstation: a new desk, chair, laptop stand, and even an external mouse and keypad. So far, I’m loving my new creative corner. Alhamdulillah.
Ah, that’s great to hear – here’s to your new, productive workspace!