Yo-Yo DESK Ultima vs FRISKA Stockholm: Which Standing Desk Wins?

Full Spec Comparison

Both prices above are for a 1200 x 800mm desktop, for a fair like-for-like comparison. Choosing a larger desktop adds a size-based surcharge on both the Ultima configurator and equivalent Stockholm sizes.

Load capacity Ultima wins

This is where Ultima pulls clear. Its dual-motor, 3-stage frame is rated to 150kg — 30kg more than the Stockholm's 120kg. For multi-monitor setups, CAD workstations, or any desk that's going to carry serious equipment long-term, that extra headroom is a genuine practical advantage, not just a spec-sheet number.

Lift speed Ultima wins

Ultima's dual motors move at 50mm/s against the Stockholm's 42mm/s — around 19% faster sit-to-stand transitions. Over a full working day of switching positions, that difference adds up, and it's noticeable the first time you use the two side by side.

Warranty Ultima wins

Ultima is backed by a 15-year frame warranty. FRISKA backs the Stockholm with a 10-year guarantee. Five extra years of cover is a meaningful difference for a desk that's meant to be a long-term fixture, not a piece of furniture you replace in a decade.

Noise level Stockholm wins

Credit where it's due: FRISKA's Stockholm is quieter, at 38dB against Ultima's sub-45dB rating. Both are quiet enough that noise won't be a dealbreaker in an open office, but if near-silent operation is the single deciding factor, the Stockholm has the edge.

Height range Stockholm wins

The Stockholm's frame-only range runs from 595–1275mm, versus Ultima's 625–1275mm. Both reach the same maximum height, but Stockholm adjusts 30mm lower at the bottom end — worth checking if you need a very low minimum for accessibility or a shorter user.

Controller Ultima wins

Ultima: every desk ships with a touchscreen controller built into the handset — 8 memory presets, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and USB-A/USB-C charging. It's not a separate module or an add-on dongle, and it's not an extra cost — it's included in the price shown above.

Stockholm: ships with a basic physical up/down switch as standard — no memory presets, no app, and no WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity included. Want memory presets on a Stockholm? That's a +£60.00 ex VAT add-on, on top of the base price.

Cable portholes Ultima wins

Cable portholes are included as standard on every Ultima desktop, free of charge. On the Stockholm, portholes are £10.00 ex VAT each — a small line item on its own, but one that adds up once you're speccing more than one desk.

Price & value Ultima wins with offer applied

At full price, a complete Stockholm desk with a 1200 x 800mm desktop (£665.00 ex VAT) undercuts an equivalent Ultima (frame + same-size desktop, £829.96 ex VAT) by around £165. But Ultima currently has a 20% off offer applied: that brings the same frame + desktop combination down to £663.97 ex VAT — £1.03 cheaper than the Stockholm, while still carrying 30kg more load capacity, 5 more years of warranty, roughly 19% faster height transitions, and a touchscreen controller with WiFi/Bluetooth included as standard.

The gap widens once you match features. A Stockholm fitted with the memory-preset switch (+£60.00) and portholes for one desk (+£20.00 for two) comes to £745.00 ex VAT — £81.03 more than the equivalent, fully-loaded Ultima. With the offer live, Ultima isn't just the higher-spec desk — feature for feature, it's the cheaper one too.

Delivery & installation Ultima wins on installation

Both brands offer free next-working-day delivery, UK mainland — delivery speed is a dead heat. Installation is where they diverge: Ultima's is a flat £49.50 ex VAT, taking 7–12 working days. FRISKA's Stockholm installation costs £140.00 ex VAT, taking around 14 working days — nearly three times the price for a slightly longer wait.