Gaming · Head-to-head
Secretlab MAGNUS Evo vs IKEA HUVUDSPELARE Gaming Desk
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full Which Gaming Desk Is Worth Buying, and Which Should You Skip? comparison.
The MAGNUS Evo is the most fully specified desk here, with electric height adjustment and cable management that keeps a gaming setup tidy. The IKEA HUVUDSPELARE gives you depth and a steel frame for a budget price if you can live with a fixed height.
Secretlab MAGNUS Evo
Buy itA dual-motor sit-to-stand desk with a magnetic metal rear edge, a hidden cable tray and the most complete spec sheet in this group.
- Secretlab lists a 28.3 to 46.1 inch height range, two motors, three presets and a 265 lb load capacity.
- A magnetic bottom-access cable tray and an integrated power column keep cables off the floor and out of sight.
- The metal rear edge and magnetic zones work with Secretlab's MAGNUS accessories and with monitor arm clamps.
- It is the most expensive desk here.
- The 265 lb capacity includes the 67.2 lb desktop itself, so the load you can add is lower.
- At 25.2 inches deep, the standard model is shallower than the Arozzi and RESPAWN desks.
IKEA HUVUDSPELARE Gaming Desk
Buy itA cheap, deep, steel-framed gaming desk with cable trunking and a headphone hook, and nothing you do not need.
- At 31 1/2 inches deep, IKEA says the top lets you place screens at a comfortable distance, and it holds two 24-inch screens.
- The legs and rails are powder-coated steel, and the desk is tested to the EN 12521 table standard IKEA cites.
- Cable trunking under the top and an included headphone hook cover the basics at the lowest price here.
- It is fixed height, and IKEA's measurements do not state the height.
- The 110 lb max load is the lowest stated figure in this comparison.
- The top is particleboard with plastic edging, so heavy clamp-on monitor arms deserve care.
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Secretlab MAGNUS Evo Our pick | IKEA HUVUDSPELARE Gaming Desk | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Players who want to sit and stand through long sessions and care about a clean, cable-free setup. | Budget buyers with one or two monitors who want depth and stability over extras. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $ · budget |
| Top size (W x D) | 59.2 x 25.2 in | 55 1/8 x 31 1/2 in |
| Height | 28.3 to 46.1 in, electric | Fixed (height not stated) |
| Stated load capacity | 265 lb (includes 67.2 lb top) | 110 lb |
| Top material | Laminate over MDF with steel, metal rear edge | Particleboard, acrylic paint |
| Cable management | Bottom-access magnetic tray, power column | Cable trunking under top |
| Motors / presets | 2 motors, 3 presets | None |
| Warranty (maker stated) | Up to 5 years; electronics 2 years | Not stated on product page |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Secretlab MAGNUS Evo if
players who want to sit and stand through long sessions and care about a clean, cable-free setup.
Know before buying: it is the most expensive desk here.
Pick the IKEA HUVUDSPELARE Gaming Desk if
budget buyers with one or two monitors who want depth and stability over extras.
Know before buying: it is fixed height, and IKEA's measurements do not state the height.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Secretlab MAGNUS Evo - A dual-motor sit-to-stand desk with a magnetic metal rear edge, a hidden cable tray and the most complete spec sheet in this group. Choose the IKEA HUVUDSPELARE Gaming Desk instead if budget buyers with one or two monitors who want depth and stability over extras.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete Which Gaming Desk Is Worth Buying, and Which Should You Skip?.