Corsair Platform:4 Desk Review

It’s been roughly a year since Corsair launched their first desk, the Platform:6, and while it fell short in a few areas, it’s solid and is still going strong in my studio a year later. Well, Corsair are now adding to their desk offerings with the release of the Platform:4 – a smaller and more compact unit which offers the same modular design and sit/stand functionality. However, coming in at over a grand depending on the colour option you choose, is the Platform 4 worth it?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:10 Unboxing / Building
05:25 Putting it together – thoughts
06:29 Build quality
07:12 The desktop implementation
08:00 Motors and Modularity
09:08 Power and Storage compartment
09:40 Cable Management
11:24 Plastic?
12:16 Monitor Arm/Wall Clearance
13:15 Lack of accessories
13:54 Pricing and closing thoughts

Specifications:

Fixed Height

Desk Size

• Desktop Dimensions: 47” (L) x 30” (W) | 120cm (L) x 76cm (W)
• Desk Height (Fixed): 30” | 76cm
• Desktop Thickness (Black Laminate): 1” | 2.5cm
• Desktop Thickness (Birch + Pine Stain): 1.2” | 3cm

Weight Capacities

• Maximum Weight Capacity: 265lbs | 120kg
• Monitor Arm Weight Limit: 27lbs | 12.5kg

Materials

• Rail: 3060 Aluminum T-Channel
• Leg Material: Steel, Powder Coated

VESA Support

• Monitor Arm VESA: 75x75mm, 100x100mm

Elevate (Sit/Stand)

Desk Size

• Desktop Dimensions: 47” (L) x 30” (W) | 120cm (L) x 76cm (W)
• Desk Height (Adjustable): 29”-48” | 74-122cm
• Desktop Thickness (Black Laminate): 1” | 2.5cm
• Desktop Thickness (Birch + Pine or Dark Walnut Stain ): 1.2” | 3cm

Power / Controls

• Leg Motors: Dual
• Height Controller: Up/Down, Mem1, Mem2, Display

Weight Capacities

• Maximum Weight Capacity: 265lbs | 120kg
• Monitor Arm Weight Limit: 27lbs | 12.5kg

Materials

• Rail: 3060 Aluminum T-Channel
• Leg Material: Steel, Powder Coated

VESA Support

• Monitor Arm VESA: 75x75mm, 100x100mm

You can buy the Platform:4 Desk direct from Corsair starting at £799.99 HERE.

Pros:

• Great build quality.
• Premium desk finish and solid wood construction (on more expensive models).
• Low noise and good quality dual motor sit/stand functionality.
• Modular design allows the use of side extension panels, pegboards and other accessories.
• Easy to assemble.
• Convenient desktop storage and charging.

Cons:

• Expensive.
• Lacklustre cable management options.
• Plastic cable tray should be metal considering the price.
• Only a single monitor arm included where the Platform:6 comes with a dual monitor arm.
• Monitor arm can make it hard to place the desk flat against a wall.
• No included shelves for use with the T cross rail.

KitGuru says: The Platform:4 desk shares the same high cost, exceptional build quality and premium finish as the bigger Platform:6. However there are still a few areas that need to be improved upon, such as the very exposed cable management tray. 

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