6 Gaming Desks That Actually Look Good

Check any list of gaming desks and you’ll find that the cream rises to the top. The cream, in this case, is Secretlab’s Magnus Pro, an adjustable steel desk with some killer accessories you can buy for upgrades down the line. The best of these is the Magpad, which you can place atop your desk to turn the entire surface into a mouse pad. Now, that’s just genius in our opinion.

Even on its own, though, this desk still rocks. It is a stronger, heavier version of the original Magnus, and if you want a larger size, you can choose the Magnus XL. But we found the Pro to be plenty big for our needs, easily fitting a mouse, a keyboard, and all the drinks and snacks we needed for our latest Apex session.

If you want something that will last, consider Herman Miller. The American design giant is known for its legendary office chairs, and the gaming desks are no slouch (pause for chair-related laughter...), either. We found the Nevi desk to be perfectly load-bearing and easy to adjust. It may be expensive, but it’s also a long-term investment—and it looks inconspicuous enough that it’ll fit any home design. This is a desk that’s going to last you at least ten years.

It’s simple, it’s flexible, and it allows for easy cable storage and concealment. Notably, while many gaming desks skew black or a darker color, this is one of the only white desks that is also great for video gaming.

The FlexiSpot line of adjustable electric desks takes the manual labor out of the sitting-to-standing pipeline. And no, you don’t have to pay more than $500 just to get a desk with an automated electric raising mechanism. Instead, this economical option is as high-tech as anything you could get from the big names on this list. If you are concerned about aesthetics—which all of you nerds should be—this is the desk for you. It actually looks quite nice. The engineered wood finish is easy to care for, giving off a slightly more natural feel.

In terms of size, it should be enough for most monitor and keyboard setups. The big downside is that there’s no cable management with this one. Cop a cable organizer or revel in the chaos. Either way, this FlexiSpot desk is still a great choice for the price.

L-shaped is all the rage in sofas, and it works just as well for a desk. Seriously, though, the Eureka Ergonomic offers an almost deceptive amount of space.

If you need to use multiple screens for either working or gaming, this desk is perfect. The L extension gives you plenty of room to keep your gamer gear on hand. It’s great for setting up a laptop or other computer for when you need one for streaming and another for gaming. Worst comes to worst, you can simply rest your tired arm on it for comfort. With this much space, there is no wrong way to use it.

There is one issue, though. That scorpion logo and faux carbon-fiber print are a bit much. For us, it feels a little try-hard, but if you don’t mind, go for it.

If your desk is purely for getting the best and most immersive gaming experience possible out of your PC, then the Arozzi Arena is your new best friend. It’s ultrawide and curved to account for the most cutting-edge monitors on the market. It’s large enough for a two- (or three-?) monitor setup, but the Arena really shines with one ultrawide or curved monitor. It also comes equipped with a glossy, hydrophobic mouse pad that covers the whole desk, which we found quite convenient.

Hey, we see that PC, keyboard, and monitor setup at your dining-room table. We’re not going to judge, but we will offer an alternative. We will just slowly slide a piece of paper with the name GTRacing and the price written in red your way. If you need a gaming desk this very instant, the 55-inch model is as close to free as it gets.

The faux carbon fiber isn’t the nicest material, and the look of this can be slightly garish when you turn on those LEDs. Still, for a little more than $100, the desk has a built-in power strip and monitor stand.