Best Gaming Desks in the UK

The UMI Essentials R1-S is a medium-size gaming desk that has a sleek design that fits most gaming and living rooms. Measuring 113 x 67.5 x 77.5 cm, this table will be suitable for single-monitor PC setups or for dual-monitor setups in case they are 24 inches in size or smaller.

Moving on, the thing that catches the eye and the one we simply couldn’t omit is the fact that the R1-S features an impressive set of RGB lights on the sides of the tabletop and on the legs of the desk. The lights feature six different colours and a number of different lighting modes, which is a neat touch. What else is neat is that the desk features cable management options, a cup holder, and a headphone hook that together will make the gaming process a lot more convenient in the long run.

When it comes to materials, the frame of the table is made mostly from aluminium while the tabletop consists of carbon fibre. The aluminium might seem like a softer material compared to steel counterparts, however, it is still a decent option if you are looking for a sturdy gaming table that is both rigid and not too heavy. Speaking of weight, the total weight of both the tabletop and the frame is 20.5 kg, which is fairly standard for a piece of furniture of this size, if not a little underweight.

All things considered, the UMI Essentials R1-S has proved to be a good desk for gaming for the price, especially if you need a medium-sized option. Reasonably durable and quite stable, it provides you with ample room for a single big monitor or a few small ones while leaving enough room for other accessories including driving wheels, flying sticks, a keyboard, and a mouse.

The EUREKA ERGONOMIC L-Shaped Gaming Desk is a heavy hitter. Featuring both metal parts and thick wooden panels, the model provides uncompromised stability.

Dimensions-wise, this black table will be suitable for a single big curved monitor or for multiple monitors if you want to put them on both arms of the tabletop. To be more precise, this 80-kilogramme table offers 1.1 metres on the left and 1.6 metres on the right side, which coupled with the 60-centimetre width of the assembly provides you with ample space to arrange two monitors and input options like gaming keyboards, mouses, and gamepads.

The unusual L-shape construction of the table makes it a perfect fit for the role of a corner gaming desk in rooms where the PC is located close to a wall rather than in the middle. Aside from that, the desk features a couple of cable-management openings that you can use to secure power and USB cables. As a neat bonus, the package also includes a big mouse pad that can accommodate both a standard-size keyboard and a mouse.

Wrapping things up, the EUREKA ERGONOMIC L-Shaped Gaming Desk is one of the best gaming desks in its price range thanks to its durable and reliable construction as well as supreme ergonomics. The unconventional shape of the desk also makes it shine in smaller rooms.

The Trust GXT 711 Dominus comes without gimmicks. The desktop is shipped without a monitor stand, but very few people use these stands anyway, so we're not too upset about that. What we are a little upset about is the bottom corners. Unnecessarily sharp, the corners can be an accident hazard with pets and small children.

The good news is that, to go with the usual MDF desktop surface, the table includes PU wrapping. Textured, the desk lets you use a mouse without a mousepad and without the discomfort that normally comes when you use optical or laser mice on a bare table.

But the best part is the angled front edge. Providing a more ergonomic surface, this edge enables comfortable wrist and forearm positioning, aiding prolonged gaming marathons. Other than that, the desk comes with 2 stickers (camo and red), letting you personalise the setup. Removing these features from the equation, we're working with more or less the usual desk for gamers.

As per usual, the desk integrates a cup holder, a headphones hook, height-adjustable feet, and a convenient cable management system. Also, measuring 116 x 75 x 76 centimetres, this is a pretty good choice for multiple monitors. So, if you're into multitasking or playing 'till your eyes start to hurt, the Trust GXT 711 Dominus is the right way to go.

The people behind the Hbada HDJZ179BM/CB describe this product as an ergonomic and spacious gaming desk. Is that an accurate description? Lest you start nitpicking - it is. But we're not above nitpicking, so we will criticise the table's construction a little bit.

With its triangular mechanical compensation structure, the desk looks quite brilliant. But the same structure also makes it feel somewhat unstable. The main pipe wall, measuring 1.2 millimetres thick, and the adjustable table mats do what they're supposed to do but, again, the desk does not quite feel as sturdy as you would expect. What does feel sturdy, however, is the double-sided headphone hook.

Likewise, made from MDF, the desktop surface features vinyl wrapping with a carbon fibre texture. Aside from making the surface waterproof as well as slip- and scratch-resistant, the same finish also improves the feel, making the model very pleasant to the touch.

On the accessory front, the desk brings very little new to the proverbial table. The cable management system is pretty convenient, you can adjust the desk height, and the cup holder will let you have a drink at hand without occupying the table. So, as long as you're okay with the table feeling a little wobbly, the Hbada HDJZ179BM/CB will make sure you can focus on the gameplay without feeling inconvenient or interrupted from the outside world.

As much as some people like the 'gaming' aesthetic and everything that this description entails, more often than not, people who are into gaming are seldom also into gaudy styles and overly flashy design solutions that are normally associated with gaming. For these people, the Millhouse Computer Desk should feel more at home.

As you can tell from the pictures, the model looks nothing like most gaming desks, which is both its biggest advantage and disadvantage. The advantage is that the desk presents a classy front and will look blend into most decorative schemes with relative ease, be it home or office. The second advantage is that the table can be assembled in 5 minutes without instructions.

The disadvantage is that the desk comes without accessories that can make prolonged gaming sessions a little more comfortable. The accessories that the model comes without include cable management systems, cup holders, headphones hooks, etc. Of course, they also make the setup look more cluttered, so they're a necessary sacrifice.

What feels a little less necessary is the desk's weight. With its high-strength steel frame, the table is pretty heavy. But, even taking that into account, the Millhouse Computer Desk is a classy-looking table that will make a great addition to most living rooms and workspaces.