14 Best Gaming Desks for 2023

We all know how much trouble cables can cause in a gaming setup. The new Secretlab MAGNUS desk makes managing them easy with its modular magnetic ecosystem.

Many top computer desks have some kind of cable trays that help you keep your workspace tidy. However, none of them have been designed specifically to help you eliminate all the wiring with ease.

As the name suggests, Secretlab MAGNUS relies on magnets to get the job done. It uses them to keep things out of your eyesight during your gaming sessions. The table makes it easy to attach any of the accessories the company has designed specifically for it. These are cable anchors, fastening straps, headphone hangers, and more.

The magnets are really strong and all form a good grip, meaning that none falling off.

Definitely the biggest draw of this desk is the cable tray you can find in the rear end. It flips easily and reveals a huge unit for all of your cables and a surge protector. The entire thing has been designed so that you can access it from all sides without having to move the desk.

In terms of size, the Secretlab MAGNUS desk takes up 1.5m in length and 70cm in width. It’s not the bulkiest table out there, but it offers all the strength that you need. While it weighs 40kg, it can support up to 100kg.

The best part of it is that it does all this while looking lightweight, especially compared to some other gaming computer desks on the market.

Cable management is what the MAGNUS desk is all about, but there’s a lot more it has to offer. There’s also the metallic finish that really makes the desk feel expensive. And if you want to give it a more gaming look, you can easily attach a special RGB led strip.

Probably the biggest issue is the price. Secretlab creates products of high quality, as we know. And although this is the company’s first venture into gaming desks, it’s still quite expensive.

The desk is available on the company’s site for $499. However, the price doesn’t include any of the accessories we mentioned above. If you want the cable anchors, fastening straps, and other extras, you have to get them separately. This can increase the price all the way up to $800.

So, if you’re ready to spend a bit more, the Secretlab MAGNUS desk is a great choice.

The Arena Gaming Desk from Arozzi is simply designed but effective – easily capable of accommodating a 3-monitor set up, with nothing blocking your leg room. You can tuck your gaming chair underneath, too. It comes in multiple color variations and can be picked up for $399 MSRP, though you’re likely to find a better deal.

Part of what you’re paying for is good solid build quality. The sturdy legs and frame are made of steel to accommodate a load of up to 176lbs. The desk surface is MDF with a non-slip matte finish so your keypad, mouse, and other accessories won’t necessarily need any extra pads.

However, it comes with a roll-out mat that is the exact table size. It is also water-resistant in case you accidentally share your coffee with the desk.

The whole thing is 14 sq. ft and a little over 5ft wide, easily supporting three large monitors even with regular base stands, or a couple of curved ultra-wides for that added immersion. 

If you set things up with a mounted monitor arm, things get even better. You’ll have more than enough room for speakers, gaming keyboards, and other peripherals. 

There are also three equally spaced holes at the back to grommet mount your monitors or simply manage the wiring. The space is endless.

We love the shape – a straight back and understated curvature to the front. The ‘A’ Arozzi logo is boldly displayed across nearly half of the surface area of our mat. The design is nice and certainly gives off the gamer vibe. 

One key feature is the adjustable legs that allow you to go from 27.95 to 31.88 inches from the floor to the base.

As standard, the desk is black with the red logo mat, but there are another five color choices. You can go for pure black to remove the patterning or change the leg color to blue, green, red, or white. Mats that come with these will have the same color spanning the perimeter. 

While you can certainly get cheaper desks, this is a high-quality product that looks great and is large enough to accommodate gamers. One of the best computer desk all-rounders available.

Elite is not just a fancy model name for ApexDesk’s series of standing desks. This work and game station is of premium build quality and its height can be adjusted electronically. Of course, that’s not going to be cheap – it’s around $600 to get it brand-new. 

If you have the money, it’s worth it. The desk is wide and deep enough to accommodate as many conceivable monitors as you desire, along with your keyboard, mouse, speakers, microphone, router, etc.

The raw specs are 71 inches long by 33 inches wide. The electrical height adjustment provides a range of 29 to 48 inches off the ground. You can use it standing up or sitting down with room for the longest of legs or gaming chair. This is simply the best desk for gaming in terms of overall space.

The look, however, does not scream gamer and it is not marketed that way. There are no flashy colors or patterns. But there are lots of sophisticated color combinations that look professional in the office and can suit any room in the house – gaming or otherwise.

The top of the desk comes in Black, American Walnut, Light Oak, White, Red Apple, Red Cherry, Teakwood, and Rustic Grey. 

The frame can either be black or white. It is made from industrial-grade steel, topped with MDF. This can accommodate up to 225lbs, so you’re unlikely to overload it. 

The electric height is controlled by a 6-button LED remote. Four of those buttons can be programmed to remember fixed heights, while the other two are simply up and down. The mechanism is smooth and rises by 1.5 inches a second. 

It’s not loud at all. If you’re worried about it breaking down, the electronic parts are covered by a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty, while the structure is guaranteed for 5 years. 

Assembly is a bit more involved than the average desk and takes about an hour. As long as you follow the instructions you should have any issues.

Overall, the ApexDesk Elite Series is sleek and shapely – clearly high-end gaming computer desks. Though you still might want to add some mats for better mouse performance.

The GTZ03 model gaming PC desks from GTRacing are an affordable yet functional choice. At just $145.99, they offer a larger playing surface and raised stand for placing your monitor. This allows further space because you can place items underneath the stand.

It’s 108cm by 60cm, giving you more than enough room for your gaming keyboard and mouse, speakers, and other items. It also comes with a variety of baskets and hooks. There’s a speaker hold that can double as a CD/DVD holder, a cup holder so you’re less prone to spillage, and a tablet holder – not commonly available on other desks for gaming.

You can secure your tablet upright or longways. It is perfect if you need it at arm’s length for any secondary functions to your computer. If you don’t have a tablet, it can hold a Kindle or e-reader, book, magazine, notepads, etc.

The desk has a cable tray at the back. It’s not a complete cable management solution, but it allows you to lay your cables neatly and guide them down to their sources without getting too tangled. Alternatively, it can also hold an actual power strip itself, so you don’t have any cabling on the floor. Again, since it’s just a metal tray, you could find some other use for it as well.

The desk itself is sturdy and well designed, with a curved front some you can tuck in close for intense gaming. It uses a two-footed leg construction, so you get complete leg room under the desk, which stands comfortable at 70cm high. 

The feet are non slip and you can adjust each one so you can get perfect leveling, even on uneven flooring. Meanwhile, the desk’s top surface is carbon fiber, making it scratch and stain proof, and very easy to wipe down.

You can adjust and completely remove the monitor stand. It hooks to the back of the desk and can be slid left or right. At 58cm wide and 16.5cm tall it can accommodate almost any monitor. 

Smaller gamers may do better without using it at all. The choice is all yours.

Setting things up was easy enough. Everything is pre-drilled, and all the required hardware is included. It takes just a few minutes to follow the labeled instructions and tighten a few screws. 

Aesthetically it’s clearly a GTRacing gamer computer desk – bright red monitor stand legs and red branding down the side of the desk’s main legs. But that’s not an issue if gaming is your primary impetus to buy it.

And, at just $145.99, it’s our top pick for those that want a raised monitor, but don’t want to spend much. 

When something is called a command center, you know you’re in for a treat. The Gamer/Writer model from the Walker Edison furniture company doesn’t disappoint.

It’s like two or four desks in one, depending on whether you go for the single L-Shape or full U-Shape option.   

The first thing you’ll notice is this isn’t aesthetically a gamer desk. It’s made from a durable steel frame and topped with premium tempered safety glass. This isn’t slippery but you’ll need a gaming mat or at least a mouse pad to get the proper texture for gaming. It’s also sturdy, with small rubber feet to stop sliding on hardwood floors.

We like its sleek understated look, which would suit any home or office. As a ‘command center’, it’s not beefy at all, it just gives you a lot of surface area.

Although it’s a little dated – it doesn’t have grommet holes for cable management or mounting, and the desk isn’t really suitable for c-clamp monitor mounts – it’s big enough for up to 3 or 4 monitors. 

Features include a keyboard tray that slides out from the center and a slot for your PC tower to sit under the desk and away from any feet. Each section of the desk can actually be unhooked for your own open-plan configuration. 

The main part of the setup before the corners is 51 inches long, 29 inches high, and 20 inches in width, without accounting for the slide-out keyboard.

Personally, we prefer the full U-Shape as-is, so we can pretend to be commanding the starship Enterprise.

Joking aside, if you need a lot of surface area,  these are good gaming desks and can be bought for about $380 online. However, the vibe is more suited to an office or home environment. You won’t be wowing your Twitch viewers with RGB lights or spinning monitors, but it still gives you all the space you need.

Looking for the best L-desk for gaming? The Respawn 2000 Gaming is the true gamer equivalent of the above Walker Edison. It can be picked up for roughly the same price of $399.99 MSRP. It got the stamp of approval at the 2020 ESPORTS Awards, and our own testing proved it to be sturdy, spacious, and ergonomic.

It comes in 4 colors; green, grey, red, or blue, but the bulk of every choice is black. The color simply applies to a couple of feet and accessory stations.

As the name suggests this is an L shaped desk (sometimes called a gaming corner desk). In this context that means it curves around the gamer when sitting in the center but not in a full U. Affixed atop the desk is a shelf for one large or two smaller monitors. There’s nothing stopping you from adding another couple on each side of the L. The shelf itself is 39 inches long and 10 inches in depth.

The entire desk is 66.25 inches around and 29.5 inches high, which is suitable for most people to fit under just fine. You can also add your speakers and other gamer gear. To the left and right you get a place to hang your headset, headphones, or other accessories. On the right, you get a handy cup holder to keep drinks out of the way and to prevent the dreaded spillage.

At first glance, the ergonomic sloping/beveling of the desk edges didn’t really make an impression but after a few hours of gaming, we could feel how it was supporting our arms. And, while we’re still not entirely sure what the surface coating is (the manufacturers don’t say), it has some softness to it.

The frame itself is sturdy steel, with many legs and supports to prevent wobble.

Despite all of these elements, setting up didn’t take much more than an hour because it was packed in two parts with various aspects preassembled and an easy-to-follow manual. All of the necessary hardware is there, and the screws use a hex key rather than a screwdriver. If yours comes less assembled than ours, check out their installation videos on the official website.

This is easily the best PC gaming desk if you want an L-shaped one.

Unquestioningly a gamer’s desk from design to accessories, the Vitesse is a 55-inch straight desktop with a 23.6-inch width to accommodate all you need. It doesn’t overload until it reaches a weight of 260lbs. 

It’s also one of the most affordable, selling online for less than $130. For slightly more you can find a huge 63-inch version.

For that great price, you get a surprising number of features, including: 

• two grommet holes for cables or monitor mounting
•  a headphone rack to the left
•  cup holder to the right  
• a small portable shelf to support your gamepads or games in their cases. 

The rack itself has 4 USB ports on the base for charging any device.

There’s also a bit of an odd plastic storage tray at the back of the desk. We’d never complain about extra storage, but it’s hard to reach. It is likely to end up filled with junk rather than anything useful.

Although the PC gaming table surface is made of premium density fiberboard and a smooth PVC coating, they also throw in a large mouse/gaming mat. 

Overall, we found the Vitesse sturdy, though the build quality is slightly poorer than some of the more expensive desks on our list. To help keep things in place it has long feet and four leveling pads to maintain a horizontal position.

Looks-wise it has red striping and the Vitesse logo writing right across the desktop, as well as similar designs on the legs. Some of the marketing describes this as ‘racing style’. Either way, it’s most certainly a gaming desk and wouldn’t suit an office or necessarily a living room either.

Other color options include a redder ‘sport’ version and a black one with white detailing.

Out of all of the desks, we reviewed this was the most difficult to assemble and didn’t have the best instructions. Furthermore, if we had to pick one fault it’s that the surface tends to be extra fond of attracting dust and dirt. 

However, in the grand scheme of things, these are only small issues with what is a feature-rich desk for gaming. Superb value for money.

We don’t know who Mr. Ironstone is, but he makes a competent desk that you can buy for less than $150.

At 45.3 inches long and 29 inches wide, these aren’t the biggest or best gaming desks in this class but they’re more than enough to fit a large single monitor or two smaller ones. You’ll have space for your keyboard, gaming mat, and other accessories. There are also two grommet holes for cable management or to mount monitor arms.

The manufacturer doesn’t state a maximum weight limit, but we think it’s sturdy enough to hold at least two grommet-mounted monitors on the heavier side. 

It follows a familiar pattern when it comes to features, giving you a cup holder on the left and an accessory hanger on the right, perfect for headsets and headphones. However, you don’t get any free accessories like a gaming mat or gamepad rack.

Looks-wise, it’s not the best either. It’s a regular rectangle desktop with a slight curvature at the front. That’s not a problem at all. It’s the cheap-looking red sticker labeling on the leg saying Mr. Ironstone and the slogan ‘Creating champions’ along the left edge of the desktop that put us off. We get the feeling this was a generic yet functional product that someone white-labeled with their own branding and did a poor job of it.

We’re also not a big fan of the cross-legged design with central support. It’s not wobbly, but it reduces legroom and is prone to being used as a footrest which could warp over time. The two central supports also look flimsy and pointless. The adjustable feet at least keep things level.

The assembly process was simple enough. There weren’t many parts and the instructions were easy to follow. It has all the screws, but you will need your own screwdriver.

Overall, Mr. Ironstone’s gaming desk does the job. In fact, it does it quite well. It just isn’t our favorite design-wise.

We’d say only go for the Mr. Ironstone if you can find a special discount somewhere or the Vitesse is out of stock and you need a desk of this class quickly. It only just made our top gaming desks list.

As far as corner or L-shaped desks go the GreenForest brand has provided a simple and far more affordable model than other similar desks. Its basic black design allows it to fit into any office, gaming room, or living room without looking out of place. 

Find it online at prices between $120 and $140.

For gaming, it provides all the space in the world but none of the extra features of the best gaming desks. One side of the L is extra long at 39 inches, while the shorter side is 25.2 inches. Both provide a width of 18.9 inches – it is spacious and capable of accommodating multiple monitors, speakers, gaming accessories, etc.

It lacks grommet holes for mounting monitors or cable management. However, this thing is big enough that having your monitors on their regular stands is not going to take up all the space. Not by a long shot.

It also comes in 3 distinct pieces that you can separate into your own configuration. You can also double up for a U shape and have yourself a full-blown mini-office.

If you do want to use it for gaming the MDF top and basic coating are not suitable for precision movements, so your mouse will need an additional gaming mat. The legs and supports are also made of engineered wood rather than steel or another metal, but it never feels cheap or weak.

Quite the opposite, the desk is heavy, sturdy, and wobble-free. It accommodated our multi-hour Call of Duty session without any problems functionally, though we did add an ergonomic wrist pad because there’s no softness to the desk. 

Furthermore, things are kept level and stable by adjustable ‘foot cups’. It’s not going anywhere unless you purposefully move it there. 

The box came with all the right hardware to set things up including the tools themselves. We had it together fairly quickly with two people following the instructions provided.

Overall, this GreenForest model is great value for money and suitable for the home or office. It’s the best computer desk for gaming in the L-shape if you’re on a budget.

The Level 20 GT Battlestation by Thermaltake (Tt) is not just an excellently named gaming desk but a heavy-duty adjustable one at that. It doesn’t rely on electronic tech or flashy gimmicks either, it’s just a good designed, well-engineered product.

This beast is 59 inches in length and 27.5 inches in width and is therefore capable of supporting one large or multiple small/medium monitors, alongside everything else. 

It also has a grommet hole for efficient cable management or for mounting a monitor arm, further extending its multi-monitor capabilities. With a maximum weight limit of 220lbs, you’re never going to overload these computer desks gaming.

Where the Battlestation really stands out is with its height adjustment. You can turn a regular sitting desk into a standing workstation with 7 levels of adjustment. The default level is 28.9 inches; you can go a little higher if you’re particularly tall or extend it to the full 40.7 inches if you want to stretch your legs.

As far as stability and sturdiness it was one of the best desks we’ve reviewed. It has large non-slip feet and the entire frame is made of enhanced durable steel. Meanwhile, the top of the desk is made of P2 quality MDF, with a scratch-resistant high-pressure laminate.

It also comes with a free full surface gaming mat that improves precision and is thick enough to provide comfort for your wrists. The rubber base ensures no slipping and it’s easily removable to clean underneath.

We’re also fans of its professional look. It comes in one black color with some small white branding – you can fit in with any office, living room, or gaming environment. 

The only catch is it will set you back $400 MSRP – it’s worth it for the build quality alone. This thing will last forever and is one of the best computer gaming desk choices for sturdiness.

If you don’t have enough gaming peripherals and devices with RGB lighting, then why not add it to your desk itself? That’s what you get with E-Win Racing’s second edition of their RGB gaming desk, but it’s not all gimmick. You also get a competent desk, lights, or no lights.

With a surface area of 47.2 by 26.8 inches, it has all the space you need for large single or multi-monitor setups. The two grommet holes provide clean cable management or the ability to add two dual-monitor mounted arms for up to four screens in total. Even then you’ll have space for your keyboard, mouse, and speakers.

It’s also 30 inches in height, pretty much the industry standard to accommodate tall people.

The desk’s tabletop is made from heavy-duty carbon fiber with the ideal texture for mice, so there’s no need for an additional gaming pad. There are thousands of light-reflecting points within the fiber for superior tracking capabilities. When testing Call of Duty we found it to be just as responsive and precise as our gaming mat alternatives.

The designers have also gone with a unique ergonomic 5-degree slope that covers the mouse and keyboard area. We were skeptical at first but after gaming, for multiple hours it does offer some extra comfort thanks to the alignment. Just make sure your chair and monitor are at the right height for it to make a difference.

As for overall build quality, sturdiness is not an issue. It’s quite a beefy structure and the legs are made of aluminum with a crossover design. There are also adjustable non-slip feet that keep things level and exactly where they should be. There’s no wobbling or shaking and we did give it a bit of a push.

So, let’s get to the fun part and the RGB lighting. All you have to do is plug the desk’s USB cable into your PC and it should be automatically recognized. You can then choose your favorite colors or sequences or the best feature, dynamic mode. This syncs with the predominant color on-screen while gaming for a more immersive experience. The lighting shoots up the legs of the desk and emits from the perimeter of the tabletop and you can control it with buttons on the desk itself or via software.

E-Win’s 2.0 edition also gives you a bunch of extras with your purchase – a clip-on cup holder on the left-hand side and a multi-function wireless charger, for example.

You can get all of this for the MSRP of $399, but it’s worth it as it looks good compared to any gamer’s computer desk.

Gaming PC desks just got a lot more creative. The Lian Li DK-05F is a tech-rich workstation that doubles as a desk and a computer case all at the same time. If you were looking to save space, what better way than to get rid of the tower altogether? 

The desk itself is around 55 inches wide by 30.7 inches, making it more than capable of handling one large monitor or multiple monitor setups. 

Because it’s a bit more delicate than your typical piece of MDF there’s no grommet hole and we wouldn’t advise a clamp either, but at this size, you really don’t need one. Regular monitor stands will still leave plenty of room for all your other desktop needs.

Furthermore, you can adjust the height of the desk from between 27.1 inches at its lowest sitting position to 46.4 inches for a full standing workstation. All this is done smoothly and silently with motorized up and down buttons, that can have four preset heights programmed. 

These are alongside buttons for power, fans, and RGB lighting if you want to draw more attention to this peacock of the desk world. You also get 4 USB ports, a microUSB port, mic and headphone jacks, and a VR-ready HDMI port.

The surface has two options; one is made of durable tempered glass that lets you peer inside at all the wonderful components that make this thing tick. The other blocks this out if you’re likely to find it distracting. What you do choose to go inside is up to you but there’s space for two extended ATX motherboards. You could even run two of the best gaming rigs from the best gaming desk. 

There’s also ample room for several hard drives, 360mm graphics cards, a PSU of up to 280mm, and multiple cooling systems. To aid airflow the desk even has seven built-in fans at the rear, and it’s liquid cooling-ready, with the ability to fit one 480 and up to three 360 radiators. All the mounts for the reservoirs and pumps are ready to go. This allows for a high-end gaming PC to run like a dream.

We cannot stress how high the build quality is either. It’s perfectly molded, full steel and glass with non-slip padding, and not a wobble in sight. 

The catch of course is that none of the main internal components to run your rig are actually present. With a little know-how, you can easily switch out the parts from your existing tower or hold off on the ‘desk’ until you’re ready to upgrade.

Retailers like Newegg allow you to choose from the compatible parts you want with their custom PC Builder feature. 

For the privilege of owning one of the best gaming computer desks, you’ll need to spend at least $2,000 before the hardware. But if you have that money to spend, the experience is definitely worth it.