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Sometimes you need a standing desk; sometimes you need a small standing desk; sometimes you want a certain color; and sometimes you just need a phenomenal foundation to build on to create your dream desk.
That’s how the Vernal Core 3 came to be for me. I have a team member who had a triple-monitor setup on a tiny little desk that wasn’t stable, and overall it looked quite sad.
When I had the opportunity to check out the Vernal standing desk after seeing everything in their commercials and learning about the company, I decided it was absolutely worth it to see if it lives up to the hype so far. 157 days in, we’ve been using the desk for probably 150 of those, and so far there have been absolutely zero problems. It has worked like an absolute dream.
The solid wood desktop is beautiful. The walnut is crisp and gorgeous. The legs are smooth, and the control panel has worked great. We’ve been able to build out exactly what this team member has always wanted in their desk, all made possible by the desk’s high quality.
One of the reasons why I knew I wanted Vernal for this was its newly promoted stability in standing desks. The company recently updated its internal framing to make it even more stable than ever.
What better way to test that than with a shelving system resting on the table and triple monitors that, if not for a stable desk, would rock and shake back and forth nonstop?
Vernal Core3: Price and availability
The Vernal Core3 standing desk starts at $510 from the US store, and £470 from the UK store.
But, as usual with high-quality models, if you choose a more solid options on the site, you can get up to around $1,000.
Still, for what this desk is, it’s a pretty reasonable price. Some of the desks that I’ve had, made of high-quality materials like this, have cost twice that or even three times that. So, overall, good value for money.
Vernal Core3: Unboxing and First Impressions
The Core3 desk is simple, refined, and professional-looking, and this week the walnut desktop is sharp. The integrated style keypad is pretty good-looking. The legs are based on a widely used industry standard design. Most of what makes Vernal tick, though, is transparency and the drive to make something that works and keeps working well.
For this specific desk build, we needed a solid foundation because we knew we wanted a unique triple-monitor setup that would require high stability due to the monitor arm tension. Plus, I knew we wouldn’t want extra space and stability for a shelf we’re gonna add. Having a flat underside also allowed us to add features like our undermounted laptop dock.
Vernal Core3: In use
For the last 100+ days, this desk has been an absolute rock-solid companion to my team. It has not had any issues going up and down. It has not rocked or faltered in any way. We’ve been able to build out everything that we hoped for and more.
The stability of the dual-stacked monitor arms, with the left mount to the side and a vertical monitor, has worked great. The extra weight from the shelf has not caused any issues at all.
So far, we have absolutely loved this desk. It looks great, works great, and after using it for some time now, I would recommend it for future use as well. The desk is quality, the price is right, and the size is massive, so if you are looking for a large standing desk, this one is definitely worth considering.
The controller is easy to use, and the presets make it easy to save your favorite or most frequently used heights and keep them easily accessible. Having presets makes all the difference.
Yes, there are cheaper desks that are still technically standing that have a crank or have an up-and-down electric button, but having a preset means you can press it and know it goes to the exact height you need whilst sitting or your perfect standing height, so you can get situated while the desk then meets you where you want it.
Vernal Core3: Final verdict
In short, this is a desk you should consider if you have a knick-knack or 17 on your desk and you’re still trying to find a way to organize your series workflow. This is the kind of desk you want if you are into gadgets. This is also the kind of desk you should consider if you have a few gadgets on your desk and want to project a professional image.
However, if you’re the kind of person who just throws things on their desk, doesn’t really care, or is going to stay seated at all times, then you can probably find another desk that fits your budget and desires a little better.
This is the desk meant for those who like to be organized, get things done, and do it in style. There are a handful of areas that always make sense to spend a little more, and in my view, I stay in this because I’m quickly becoming one of them.
For more top picks, see our guide to the best standing desks we’ve ever tested.
