Best Overall
Mr IRONSTONE 51-Inch L Gaming Desk
Key details
- Lighting
- Phone-controlled RGB
- Included Extras
- Cup holder and headphone hook
- Weight Capacity
- 220 lb
- Desktop Surfaces
- Two 50.8 by 18.2 inch surfaces
At the price of a basic flat desk, the Mr IRONSTONE gives you an L-shaped surface, a raised monitor shelf, and RGB you control from your phone. That combination is why it is our top pick: it delivers the two things most gaming setups need, more usable surface and a little theater, without making the lighting the only feature. The two 50.8-inch by 18.2-inch surfaces leave room for two monitors, and the cup holder and headphone hook keep the small stuff off the desktop.
We found the L shape does what a corner desk should: the monitor stand sits in the crook, while the two wings keep the keyboard, mouse, and a notebook from competing for the same patch of desk. The top is 1.5 inches thick, which gives the desk a more substantial look than the price suggests, and the carbon-fiber finish adds texture without turning the surface into a mirror. The phone-controlled lighting is the feature we came back to most; it is easier to change colors from a phone than to hunt for a remote.
Assembly is the part to slow down for. The frame can go together with holes that need a little persuasion, so leave every bolt loose until the panels line up and then tighten in stages. Check the desk is square before you load it. We recommend this one as the default for a first or second gaming setup, especially if you want the L shape without stepping up to a bigger desk.
Pros
- Two-monitor L-shaped surface
- Phone-controlled RGB lighting
- Cup holder and headphone hook included
- 220-pound weight capacity
Cons
- Lower crossbar limits footrest comfort
We recommend the Mr IRONSTONE as the best all-around LED gaming desk here: it pairs a two-monitor L shape and phone-controlled RGB with the lowest price in this group.