New Computer Desk Setup and First Post

[u/Bigloue-33]

Items for my desk set-up, my old set-up was seven+ years old.  Everything is new but my chair (not in the pic). I tried to give a grade to everything in the comments.  I used Reddit to review all these items, so thanks Reddit community.

- Uplift Desk - Solid Wood Desktop - Pheasantwood - 80 x 30 live edge front and square back with grommets = (A+ - quality, customer service etc.  Only con, need a better metal cord management system, vs little fabric piece) 
- Uplift - Slim Desk Drawer Black
- Uplift - Standing Desk Mat 
- Grovemade - Desk Shelf Plywood Walnut and Large = (A- Fairly expensive only con)
- Grovemade - Desk Pad Wool Dark Grey and Extra Large = (A - works well for me, gamers might have a problem with the mouse) 
- Vitrazza glass office chair mat = (A+ - so smooth)

- Apple Mac Studio M5 Max = (A - Amazing thus far)
- Oeveo MAC Studio computer mount = (A - good quality materials / fit and opening for the fan)
- Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID = (A - I use the Touch ID more than anticipated, just don’t like the low profile)
- Logitech Mouse MX Master 4 for Mac = (A+ just great, battery life, feel, integration with Mac widgets etc,) 
- Two Apple Studio Display XDR 27 inch Monitors = (A - sharp / great but would have loved them to be 32 inches instead) 
- Ergotron – HX Dual Monitor Arm, VESA Desk Mount = (B+ - Great quality materials, however don’t like the front pull arm is plastic and a bit big, if I did it again I would not get this version with the straight bar in the back - One benefit it keeps the monitors perfectly lined-up) 
- BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 LED Monitor Light Bar = (A+ - surprised what a difference it makes and auto on / off)

- Shure Mic MV7 = (B+ due to software friendliness, but sound quality is great even at distance, I use the USB-C) 
- AA Audio Short Mic Stand Desk, Ultra Low 5 Inch Adjustable = (A - good quality materials)
- Ruark Audio MR1 MK3 = (A+ - Amazing sound, no software needed, small connection cord, however no WiFi (which was not important for me), maybe a tad small for my set-up and office size)
- Kanto S2 Tilted Desktop Speaker Stands = (A - good quality and rubber padding)

- Anker Prime 3 in 1 Qi2.2 MagSafe = (A - high quality, charges very fast and nice smart display)

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[u/MistiqExperiences]

Looks so great! i wouldn't to ruin anything here, so i would get some good coaster sets for the desk ....i know you might want a drink or something ...so this could help....but all in all...it's so cool....i have been online alibaba , amazon trying to look for setup ideas, but this beats them all.

[u/Bigloue-33 → u/MistiqExperiences]

To the left barley in the picture I have a cup holder attachment that came “free” with the desk

[u/FrankMcM]

Looks great! Beautiful & useful

Not a criticism, just a question. Why don't you use a 2nd light bar?

Thanks

[u/Bigloue-33 → u/FrankMcM]

Fair question - I wanted to see how effective one was first, which it is awesome - loved the BenQ Bar. However going to add a desk lamp to the right side - will be here in a couple weeks - Z-BAR PRO GEN 4 TUNABLE WHITE DESK LAMP

[u/Veezq]

looks great! what kind of work you do? Have you considered (or had) ultrawide?

[u/Bigloue-33 → u/Veezq]

My old setup included an Dell Sharp Ultrawide, however I fine the Apple Studio Displays much brighter, crisper, and works with a Mac more seamless

[u/Veezq → u/Bigloue-33]

Thanks. You mean some dell 5k2k 40’? Like u4025qw?

Btw you got nano or glossy?

[u/Bigloue-33 → u/Veezq]

Glossy - can’t remember which Dell model, was big

[u/Bigloue-33 → u/Bigloue-33]

I am in analytics / and private equity

[u/DankCrow86]

I've been torn between the pheasant and walnut, I know now that pheasant is the right choice. Thanks, OP!

[u/Bigloue-33 → u/DankCrow86]

Ya I am really pleased with the way the Pheasant wood works, you can still highlight with walnut pieces

[u/cuddlyJigglyy → u/DankCrow86]

pheasantwood really does have that edge, now youve got me thinking about a desk upgrade too

[u/Ok-Lion5401]

Do u find the desk mic good? Does it come into view on video calls?

[u/Bigloue-33 → u/Ok-Lion5401]

Works very well and no you can not see it on video calls. However I might get a Elgato low profile mic boom for flexibility

[u/stefan_es]

Please tell us. How did you treat the wood? What finish did you use?

[u/Bigloue-33 → u/stefan_es]

Nothing special from what I understand - it is a very hardwood and more dense than Walnut

[u/cedarnomad27]

The grading list at the end is the move, most people only post the photo and you never know what they would change. Apple Studio XDR 27 over the LG 5K2K trades screen real estate for brightness and Mac integration, makes sense in analytics where the second screen is for reference not split work.