Flexispot has created many great desks and has an excellent reputation for producing high-quality gear. Their standing desks have been a part of our best standing desks list for years. In particular, the Flexispot E7 Pro has been in the number 1 spot for quite some time. I didn't think a desk would replace it anytime soon, and then Flexispot released their update to the Flexispot E7, beating out their best desk with the E7 Pro.

Flexispot E7 Pro: Unboxing and First Impressions

Flexispot has continued to create effortless unboxing experiences with all of its products. It's as simple as possible, with no frills, nothing complex. Juse well-packaged product in a simple box with minimal waste. Something new that they included this time around is Flexispot's newest multitool. This T-shaped tool had all three needed bit sizes, replacing three smaller tools they had sent along with previous desks. One side is a Phillips screwdriver; one is the larger Allen wrench required, and another is the smaller Allen wrench needed for assembly. The T-shape was helpful and made it much harder to misplace while assembling, though not impossible (especially if you have toddlers "helping," as I did).

As with previous desks, the instructions for assembly were simple and easy to follow, with pictures to help show how to build each section. The frame and controller have pre-drilled holes in the desktop, making alignment remarkably easy. The controller has a pre-drilled spot on both sides of the desk and, of course, could be added anywhere on the desk. 

Once I built the frame onto the desktop, I chose to stand the desk upright so I could move it into my space and decide how (and where) I wanted to mount the power strip and cable management solutions. Another few updates to the E7 Pro from the E7 are the cable management and power options. With the pro models, Flexispot has included a magnetic sheath almost that holds cables between the two central struts of the frame. This cable management solution helps keep the wires that are essential to the desk function tucked away, as well as a few others that can span the width of the desk. I love this sheath, and it is super helpful.

Next up is the actual cable tray. It's similar to previous cable management trays from Flexispot, but Flexispot has paid attention to the competition while staying in their lane just enough to be closer to what I wanted. It's larger than the last model, has better areas for me to use cable ties to strap things onto it, and has grooves that allow me to tuck cables in without having to rip everything out all at once. This cable management tray is a great smaller solution, perfect for most.

After adding the cable management tray where I wanted it with the desk in my office, I noticed yet another welcome addition to this new pro-model desk. The new power strip is exactly what I was hoping Flexispot would add to their lineup. It's a power strip designed to be mounted and used in these scenarios, not just a modified home power strip designed to plug in a lamp. Flexispot made this power strip to plug in larger plugs, allowing room for plenty of monitors, docks, and others with larger power cable heads.

This desk, even with a few toddlers helping me out, took about 35 minutes to assemble post-unboxing. For the quality and how premium this desk looks after assembly, I am thrilled with a 35-minute build time

Flexispot E7 Pro: Design and Build Quality

I've reviewed a plethora of the best office desks for sitting and standing at work. Some have been great, some have been cheap, and plenty have been bamboo or other materials besides solid wood. I have nothing against bamboo or a sleek fingerprint-resistant laminate top. However, this time around, I was ready for a solid walnut top. 

Sadly, Flexispot doesn't offer the 60 x 30-inch desktop size in solid walnut, so I opted for the "Solid Wood Texture" desktop in a black walnut finish instead. According to Flexispot, this hybrid made from a core of poplar and eucalyptus makes the desk far more robust than the straight-joint compound of a solid wood desk. It looks, feels, and weighs like it's the real deal while being scientifically stronger - I'll count that as a win. I also chose the black frame and caster wheels to match my primarily black and walnut aesthetic in my office.

The E7 has a lifting capacity of 355 lbs. The E7 Pro's lifting capacity has skyrocketed to 85 lbs and now has a capacity of 440 lbs while keeping some of the best height-adjustable ranges I have yet to see. This desk can rise from 25" of clearance to 50.6 inches without casters or desktop measurements taken into account. That means that at 6 ft 1 inches tall, I can very comfortably set this desk to my preferred standing height without having to slouch even a little bit, as I have to with some other desks I own.

Another change from the E7 series desk is the leg shape. On the E7, the legs were a classic T-shape frame with the leg in the center of the feet. The E7 Pro has a C-shaped leg, meaning that the leg is a bit further back on the feet and frame, about 70% back on the desk, splitting the depth of the feet and desk about 70/30. In most scenarios, you won't notice this. But I have seen it when sliding my legs in and out on certain occasions, and I've noticed that I like the look a bit more. By design, I have chosen black legs to disappear a bit, but when I do see the legs, I am starting to prefer the C-shape.

The last thing about the build quality of this desk is that it is precisely what I had hoped it would be. Everything works, everything is intuitive to use (more on this later), the setup was easy, there is no creaking, the desk is quiet, and it feels like it will last for years. This desk is premium, and it shows.

Flexispot E7 Pro: In use

This desk has been a phenomenal addition to my workspace and has been an absolute dream to use. The E7 Pro is gorgeous and has incredible stability. 

One frustrating thing was taking the sticker off the desk's bottom right corner. Taking the sticker off was fine, but the residue it left behind took quite a while to clean off, and still, there is a little bit left behind. I'll have to scrub it again to try and get the marks left behind after I get all the adhesive off.

I mostly use the Flexispot desk for standing work, for use with my iPad or a secondary laptop, for administrative work, and things of that nature. When raising to standing height, I notice how quiet and smooth the lifting is, even compared to my other desk (my beloved Ergonofis Shift), which is modest compared to other desks I have tried.

The depth of the desk at 30 inches is perfect for me because I find it to be just deep enough to give me some separation from a monitor if I have one on this desk, and it feels like it gives me enough room to spread out documents or have several products laid out if I need to assemble or take photos.

Another massive strong point for Flexispot is its simple controller. No, it's not the flashiest or the coolest, but it is by far the easiest. It has a preset icon for sitting and standing, so I never have to guess, and it has two more numbered presets. Lastly, the button to set the height is intuitive and straightforward; there are no random combinations or sequences of buttons to press to lock the desk controls or select the height. I can push and hold the "M" button to lock the controls so my kids don't turn it into their roller coaster, or I can press the same button once and then change a preset height.

Flexispot E7 Pro: Final verdict

The Flexispot E7 was already an excellent desk, but Flexispot took a risk and made some modifications to their most popular model, which paid off tenfold. The E7 Pro is magnificent and a welcome upgrade to the Flexispot standing desk lineup. This desk is reasonably priced, with phenomenal height adjustments, excellent stability, impressive lifting capacity, gorgeous colorways, and durable materials. If you are looking for a standing desk, look at the Flexispot E7 Pro; it might just perfectly fit your needs.

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Bublup, founded in 2014, is currently one of the fastest-growing project management and organization apps. It not only provides a safe storage unit for your confidential company files but also doubles up as a team management tool with features that allow you to assign tasks and deadlines to your employees. 

If you want to find out whether it's worth your time and investment, this detailed review is for you.

Bublup: Plans and pricing

Bublup offers one free plan and three paid plans with both monthly and annual subscription options. Here are Bublup’s pricing details: 

Standard (free plan)

You can get started without paying a single penny, but note that you can only add your employee as a guest. They will be able to join collaborative and secure group folders and receive task assignments, but apart from that, there's hardly anything you can do on this plan.

Premium (priced at $7.99/month)

This plan is the first of the lot that gives you any sort of control within the platform. You also get access to an AI writer and the ability to tag team members upload files to storage, add a custom logo and branding, create and share group folders, add links to them, and more.

It also comes with 100GB of storage, which is going to be more than enough for personal use.

Pro (priced at $9.99/month)

This plan is ideal for small businesses. It comes with everything in the Premium plan plus email collection, a centralized billing system, permission to add up to 10 new members, the ability to create teams, and 1TB storage to store all your files and documents, among others.

Teams (priced at $24.99/month)

If you have a large organization with different departments and/or a large team, the Teams plan will fit your bill. Apart from everything in the Pro plan, you get 5TB of storage and the ability to add up to 20 members from your organization.

It's worth noting that some features, such as data security, folder image picker, unlimited shareable rolls and themes for rolls, and password protection and analytics for rolls, are common in all of the above-mentioned paid plans.

Also, every user qualifies for a free 7-day trial. You might not find it on the pricing page but if you log in without selecting a plan, you’ll see the free 7-day trial option. 

Additionally, Bublup does not offer any refunds for the remaining months/years in your plan if you change your mind post-purchase, so I'd recommend making full use of the trial period to test out the tool risk-free before you commit.

Bublup: Features

Bublup is much more than an organization and collaboration tool. Here are some of the best features of Bublup: 

1. Rolls

The best thing about Bublup has to be its “Rolls.” Rolls are basically small custom websites that are created from the data in the Bublup folders. Simply put, every folder can be converted into a Roll and whether you set it for public or private view is up to you.

Two other features work perfectly with Bublup Rolls – analytics and password protection. Bublup lets you integrate with Google Analytics so that you can see how viewers are interacting with your Rolls. You can see how many visitors it gets, how much time they spend on average, and more.

If you want to prevent unauthorized viewers from accessing your rolls, you can simply add a password to it. Another way to prevent unauthorized use is to disable downloads. What’s more, you can be creative with Rolls by adding different fonts, themes, or even a custom domain.

2. AI Creator

Bublup’s AI Creator feature allows you to auto-populate your folders with AI responses. Let’s say you’re creating a folder on the “best places to visit in Paris.” For this, click on the AI Creator button in the top right corner.

Next, type a prompt for the AI. You can also select the type of prompt from a list of options that include Travel, Top 10, Companies, Best Practices, and more. You can then add the response to your folder. However, it's important to note that this feature only works in English. 

3. Folder Image Picker

Bublup has made managing multiple folders simultaneously a cakewalk, thanks to the Folder Image Picker feature. This tool lets you integrate with Unsplash and then pick a custom image for your folder. It’ll be like an icon for your folder and it will help you differentiate between folders with similar names.  

4. Email collection

One of the most important things in business is building quality connections with your clients and the best way to do that professionally is email marketing. However, manually copying your client's email information from the files is too time-consuming, and that’s where Bublup’s email collection tool comes in handy. 

It extracts all email-related data from the folders and helps you store them in a separate database—meaning you'll have a list of connections ready for use without much trouble. 

5. Team and work management

Bublup is more than just a static organization tool. It also helps you delegate tasks to your team. For instance, you can use the Assign Tasks tool to delegate a certain task to one of your team members. 

This tool also lets you add a due date to it. The chosen team member, on the other hand, will have the option to mark the task as completed once they are done with it. Communicating through Bublup is quick and efficient.

Group Folder is another example of Bublup’s easy collaboration. You can share any folder with a particular team or a few selected employees (as per your need). All group participants can view the folder in real-time, add an emoji reaction, or leave feedback for others to see. 

Bublup: Integrations

Bublup offers a decent number of integrations to make your life easier. In addition to the Google Analytics and Unsplash integrations that were mentioned above, it also seamlessly integrates with Google Docs and Google Calendar. Integration with Google Docs allows you to directly save your work in Bublup instead of having to manually upload the links. 

Next, Google Calendar lets you set reminders and deadlines from within Bublup. To increase team efficiency, you can also mark certain items (especially the ones needed in tasks that are currently ongoing) for offline access. This way, your team will be able to access all important material even without WiFi—no more excuses for missed deadlines.

Bublup: Setup

Getting started with Bublup is as easy as it gets. Here’s how you can go about setting up this modern project management software:

Step 1: Go to their official website and click on the “Get Bublup” button. You can also choose one of their paid plans before beginning.

Step 2: You’ll be directed to a new window where you’ll be asked how you want to log in – Google, Facebook, or Email.

Step 3: Once you have chosen your preferred sign-up method, you’ll be directed to a new window where you can confirm the email ID/ Facebook ID you have chosen.  

Step 2: Wait for a few minutes and you’ll see your account being created, and within just a couple of minutes, your dashboard should be ready. 

Bublup: Interface and ease of use

As soon as your account is created, you’ll be given a quick tour of your dashboard. During this tour, you’ll be taught to create a new folder, name it, and add links to it. Once you are done with the tour, you’ll be free to use the dashboard. 

The first thing you'll notice about the dashboard is how vibrant and colorful it is. There are two main menus, one on the top header and the other on the left-hand side. 

There’s another collapsable menu hidden under the three dashes on the left column of the page. Here, you’ll find the options to create and edit folders. You'll also find a trash can icon on the bottom left corner of your page that contains all of the items you have deleted. 

In short, the interface is very easy to navigate. Almost every function you need is within your reach. Even if you're a newbie, you’ll only need a few minutes to familiarize yourself with all of the features.

Also, don't worry if you are having a hard time figuring something out – there's a help button on the top right of the page. You’ll find video tutorials and keyboard shortcuts, as well as a quick startup guide and a video on how you can use Bublup in different ways.

Bublup: Final verdict

At this point, it must be pretty clear that Bublup is not only a collaboration tool but also the ultimate document management platform for remote teams that need quick and easy access to every file and limitless interaction within the group. With features like Email Collection and Folder Image Picker, it can significantly reduce the time it takes for your team to manage data. 

On the other hand, functionalities like Assign Task and Custom Permissions allow you to control how your team members interact with each other and company files. Now, while the tool is pretty affordable, the stripped-down free plan is not a value-packed solution and it can be looked at as an extended free trial of the tool.