What Standing Desks Do AI Models Recommend (2026)?
Tracked across 1 benchmark run from May 16, 2026 to May 16, 2026
The exact question we asked AI models
“I am a 34-year-old remote software engineer who spends 8+ hours a day at my desk. I have been having lower back pain and want to try a standing desk. What would you recommend for the best standing desk?”
Brand Recommendations
Aggregated across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity over 1 benchmark run.
| # | Brand | Mentions | Top-3 | First Picks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UPLIFT | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | Branch | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | FlexiSpot | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | Vari | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Fully | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Secretlab | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Autonomous | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Model-by-Model Breakdown
Top brands each AI model recommends for this prompt.
chatgpt
- 1.UPLIFT
- 2.FlexiSpot
- 3.Vari
- 4.Branch
- 5.Secretlab
claude
- 1.UPLIFT
- 2.Fully
- 3.FlexiSpot
- 4.Vari
- 5.Autonomous
gemini
- 1.UPLIFT
- 2.FlexiSpot
- 3.Branch
- 4.Secretlab
- 5.Fully
perplexity
- UPLIFT
Key Insights
Key Takeaway
Standing Desks has its tightest run yet. UPLIFT (universal #1 at 12-of-12), FlexiSpot (universal value at 11-of-12), and Branch (universal design at 10-of-12) form a remarkably stable tri-tier hierarchy. Vari and Fully Jarvis hold mid-tier presence across 3 of 4 models. Notable run-over-run trend: Claude has become the model most hostile to Vari (calling it overpriced) and Autonomous (skip entirely). Gemini has consolidated as the most enthusiastic Secretlab Magnus Pro advocate. Perplexity is the only model surfacing Progressive Desk and Branch Four Leg specifically.
Top Brands Summary
UPLIFT hits 12-of-12 cross-prompt presence (universal #1). FlexiSpot at 11-of-12 (universal value tier). Branch appears in 10-of-12 (consensus design pick). Vari appears in 9-of-12 (consensus easy-setup). Secretlab appears in ChatGPT and Gemini only (cable management niche). Fully Jarvis (Herman Miller) appears in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini. Autonomous appears in ChatGPT P3 and Claude (Claude actively pans it). IKEA only ChatGPT P3. Progressive Desk only Perplexity P3.
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