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The best gaming desks at Amazon, Wayfair and more

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Whether you're a serious gamer or a hobby player, a gaming desk is in order. These desks offer features that will up your gameplay. We're talking suction legs (to keep your desk from shaking), headset hooks, cup holders, monitor stands, mousepad tops and more. We've found the best gaming desks at the most popular retailers, including Wayfair and Amazon. Some are even on sale for Black Friday.

Whether you're a hardcore gamer or someone who's just looking to seriously upgrade your home-office desk, we've found great computer desk options for you. Read on to find out which reviewer-loved gaming desk is right for you. They make a great gift for PC gamers.

Herman Miller Motia gaming sit-to-stand desk (46" x 60")

MOTIA GAMING SIT-TO-STAND DESK
Herman Miller

Switching positions may help with your back pain while gaming. That's why we like this high-end adjustable gaming desk option from Herman Miller.

The desk's height adjusts quietly with the touch of a switch. It offers cable management and has a matte surface that is smudge-proof, easy to clean and reduces any distracting glare. Find this desk that holds up to 250 pounds in two colors.

This 4.2-star-rated desk is on sale now for Black Friday, at $1,009, reduced from $1,345, making this the ideal time to strike.


Homall computer office height adjustable gaming desk (63'' x 28.9'')

Homall Computer Office Height Adjustable Gaming Desk
Wayfair

This eye-catching gaming desk has a colorful, geometric mousepad top. It's a height-adjustable desk and features a game-handle rack, cup holder and headset holder. 

"It is hard to find gaming desks with adjustable legs," a Wayfair reviewer says. "This one had them and a few other features such as a headphone rack and a cup holder. The mouse pad top is a nice extra as well."

Overall, Wayfair reviewers rate this gaming desk 4.7 stars. This desk is currently $145 for Black Friday, reduced from $201.


Wade Logan Jurgensen reversible L-shape gaming computer desk (65'' x 65'')

Jurgensen 55 inch Reversible L-Shaped Gaming Computer Desk
Wayfair

This L-shaped gaming desk is available in seven colors and three sizes. It has an engineered wood top and monitor shelves. There are LED lights on the underside of the shelving; the lights come with a memory-function controller that has 20 modes and multicolored options. The desk features an attached cup holder and a hook for your gaming headset. The whole setup can be used to create two different desk spaces.

"Great quality, well made and super easy to assemble," a Wayfair reviewer says. "The addition of the LED lights that it came with was a nice surprise!" 

This desk is currently $92, reduced from $154.


Seven Warrior gaming desk (55" x 23.6")

Seven Warrior gaming desk
Amazon

This gaming desk, available on Amazon, comes in two sizes (the 55-inch desk is pictured). It has leg pads to keep the desk from wobbling. 

This desk features a mousepad top, cup holder, headphone hook, smart USB gaming handle rack with four charging ports and two cable grommets.

"Plenty of room for two or three screens, the mousepad top is brilliant and the desk itself is very sturdy," an Amazon reviewer says. "The extra luxuries of having a cup holder and gaming controller holder are a perfect touch. They literally thought of everything! Highly recommend, especially at this price."


Mr. Ironside L-shaped desk (50.8" x 50.8")

Mr IRONSTONE L Shaped Desk
Amazon

This stable, height-adjustable corner gaming desk has a monitor stand and an anti-scratch finish. It can hold up to 350 pounds of equipment.

Find this 4.7-star-rated desk in five colors and two sizes on Amazon.

"The build quality and how stable and sturdy it is makes me think the desk would be double the price," an Amazon reviewer says

This metal and engineered wood L-shaped desk is currently $90, reduced from $170. That's a whopping 47% off. It's your most affordable option here.


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