How noisy is the motor on a sit-stand desk?

Commercial-grade sit-stand desk motors operate at 45–55 dB — approximately the level of a quiet conversation, imperceptible in a normal office. Entry-level motors can produce 60–70 dB, which is noticeable and potentially disruptive in open offices. For open office environments, specify motors rated below 50 dB. At OfficeFurniture2go.com, product specs include motor noise levels for our sit-stand desk inventory — call 1-800-460-0858.