BDI Sigma desk review — Modern, spacious, and built to last

The significance of getting a useful and comfy house for sitting at a pc can’t be understated. We’re now residing in occasions the place working from house is commonplace for a lot of that didn’t beforehand accomplish that, and the idea of blending work and play might be one thing many are additionally nonetheless attempting to kind out. For us PC players, the necessity for loads of desk house is a given. And house will not be one thing all have in extra, which suggests the considered combining the 2 could have occurred to you. In the event you’re searching for a extra skilled desk that may accommodate each work and gaming, our evaluate of the BDI Sigma collection may simply present the reply you had been searching for.

Earlier than we get this evaluate going, it’s necessary to notice that we’re a high-end model at present. BDI makes quite a lot of workplace furnishings with an emphasis on design and high quality. The BDI Sigma 6901 is priced at $1179 USD at the moment, which could sound like a tall order in comparison with earlier desks we’ve reviewed just like the Flexispot Comhar EG8 or Ewin RGB Gaming Desk. The big preliminary funding on a BDI Sigma is definitely nothing to scoff at, however we are able to say with confidence that it’s value it. Those that need one thing smooth and refined that feels snug and sensible to sit down at ought to give this product a severe look. Its high quality supplies, massive floor space, cable routing choices, and freedom from motion constraints make it a pleasure to make use of.

Merely put, your high quality of life drastically improves when your on a regular basis gadgets excel at their meant features. The little issues can actually add up, and the BDI Sigma 6901 made it painfully apparent how uncomfortable and impractical my earlier setup was for work in addition to gaming. Let’s dive into the specs and common options for this desk, then speak setup, construct high quality, and value. We’ll then talk about the shopping for suggestion, total conclusions, and rating.

An outline of specs and options

Commodities like sufficient floor space, cable administration choices, interfaces for added units, adjustability, vary of consumer motion, and storage choices all come to thoughts as helpful and customary options for a contemporary pc desk. Issues like smooth styling, headphone rests, and RGB additionally come to thoughts for gaming setups. The BDI Sigma is technically not a gaming desk, so it avoids such tendencies, however it’s nonetheless nice for gaming setups.

Whenever you first sit down on the BDI Sigma 6901, you’ll instantly notice that it has an enormous floor space with loads of house in your stuff on prime and your legs under. The form of the desk is only a easy rectangle, however the dimensions really feel good for gaming. Whether or not you’re rocking triple displays or wish to get your desktop off the ground, there’s nonetheless loads of room to the place you don’t really feel cramped.

The glass floor is easy and simple to slip your fingers throughout in contrast to regular glass, and it’s designed to go away behind minimal smudges or marks. And because it’s glass, it’s simple to scrub and received’t stain. The glass end additionally has a low to medium gloss end so gentle softly displays off of it.

The Sigma solely has a single drawer for storage, but it surely’s massive sufficient to suit a laptop computer and extra equipment, or comfortably accommodate a mouse and full-size keyboard. Simply pop the duvet down flat and also you’ll have the ability to use it for mentioned peripherals. The drawer additionally absolutely slides out so you possibly can simply take away something from inside. Bonus factors for the grippy laminate liner.

Cable administration is one other promoting level for this desk. As PC homeowners, we handle various cords, and personally, I’d like to go away much more laying round if it didn’t look so ugly. The BDI Sigma lets you run bundles of cables if desired, and the desk contains a retractable built-in energy strip tray so you possibly can consolidate all the pieces throughout the spacious and full-length cable routing compartments under. The cable concealment panels are additionally removable on either side so you possibly can simply handle your setup and place the desk in the course of a room with out trying ugly. There’s even an included cable router for one of many legs to additional cut back cable visibility.

The Sigma does come up brief so far as electronics options go. It doesn’t have any energy integrations like USB ports or wi-fi charging, there aren’t any headphone hooks, and most definitely not RGB. However the sheer measurement of this desk and a few artistic considering could make this extra of a gaming desk if you wish to go that route. We’ll get to that extra in a bit.

There are some things that set the BDI Sigma aside out of your primary desk. Seems to be and floor space are givens, however the supplies, construct high quality, ease of meeting, and high quality of life options can’t be downplayed. Though costly, it is a product that may make you are feeling like your cash truly received you one thing worthy of the worth, which, frankly, cannot be said about all desks.

Placing issues collectively

The BDI Sigma may very well be the simplest desk you ever assemble. From the second you are taking it out of the field, the components are all fast to determine and manage. Instructions is usually a big ache level with plenty of furnishings, as there are sometimes poorly drawn diagrams, a scarcity of explanations, and even lacking data in grievous circumstances.

None of it is a drawback with the BDI Sigma, because the instructions are prime notch. The truth is, you barely even want the instructions for the reason that design is so easy. The whole lot attaches along with a single bolt sort. BDI additionally preassembled the drawer sliders, which is usually a nightmare to idiot with. As somebody that’s assembled plenty of furnishings and different merchandise, it’s very refreshing to see the user-friendly design. This additionally means no unintended meeting points that end in backtracking. It’s simply simple.

Packing supplies are minimal, but enough. There was zero harm to the product and minimal waste.

Like with any massive piece of furnishings, you positively wish to put it collectively within the room the place it can finally reside. Nonetheless, the BDI Sigma will match by means of customary US door frames supplied you don’t have to make any tight turns. Meeting of this desk typically solely takes one individual, although you’ll positively need some assist when transferring the glass prime.

Probably the most troublesome a part of meeting was simply getting the bolts lined up, which is usually how all of this stuff go. BDI supplies a hex instrument for screwing within the bolts, which is all you want for meeting. Notably, the hex instrument was surprisingly troublesome to snap into the bolt heads, however you received’t strip something at the least.

When you get the body collectively, the remaining is a complete breeze. The cable administration panels function magnets that connect to the body which makes the ultimate few phases of meeting really feel simple and rewarding. Lastly, you simply have to decrease the glass prime into place. Don’t overlook to regulate the peak on the toes so the desk sits degree in your flooring.

The meeting course of is simply really easy in comparison with different merchandise. The one adverse factor that may actually be mentioned is that the tape was a bit free on one aspect of the field when the desk arrived. Happily, nothing was broken.

Distinctive construct high quality meets good design

Whereas the above tagline sounds prefer it got here straight from a advertising division, the BDI Sigma actually lives as much as the assertion. Low-cost items of furnishings usually aren’t constructed to final and have a tendency to have questionable design selections that may at occasions make you marvel why the producer even bothered. The whole lot concerning the Sigma works and feels prefer it was designed with cautious consideration to element and a construct high quality to match. It might simply be the final desk you want for a very long time on account of how properly it stands as much as put on.

The Sigma appears like a desk that may be put collectively and brought again aside quite a few occasions over with out issues. Oftentimes, low cost {hardware} will solely match collectively at its finest the primary time. That is notably true of particle board. Low-cost bolts/screw heads may also put on when you apply an excessive amount of torque (typically even only a regular quantity of torque can strip the heads).

That is why we discovered it so refreshing when assembling the BDI Sigma. There aren’t any low cost supplies which can put on out or get dinged up. The bolts are made of top of the range steel that doesn’t strip even beneath excessive torque. The steel body is completely sturdy and guarded by a scratch-resistant powder coating. The manufactured wooden is versatile, dense, and scratch-resistant as properly. Even the drawer slides and hinges open (to develop into a keyboard tray) with none play in any respect. We additionally famous that this desk is manufactured in Turkey.

For stress testing, we applied our ordinary strategies of testing surfaces for bodily abuse, checking total body integrity, and searching for potential put on factors. The Sigma doesn’t have any put on factors to talk of and there’s zero play or rattle within the body when assembled. The thick powder coating additionally resists marks from any clamps you may wish to use for issues like microphone or webcam arms. As for strike checks, we had been capable of depart marks within the powder coating, however we couldn’t expose any naked steel. The identical could be mentioned concerning the manufactured wooden surfaces. Take into account we use the sharp fringe of a flat-head screwdriver plus an affordable quantity of drive, so the Sigma is fairly robust. The scratch marks are solely seen in direct gentle, so the possibilities of marring the looks in on a regular basis use are very low.

The BDI Sigma is certainly not indestructible although, so don’t go flipping tables when you lose a very intense match. That cup prime is barely a couple of quarter inch thick. Maybe the one criticism we’ve got concerning the supplies is the thickness of the glass. Whereas we’re no supplies engineers, it does seem to be one thing barely thicker could be preferable and will strengthen the design. At simply 75lbs, the utmost weight restrict may very well be a degree of concern for some.

That’s nonetheless greater than sufficient to deal with a full measurement PC, 27-inch monitor, peripherals, a lamp, and two laptops although as I’m scripting this. So long as you’re not attempting to load the desk up or lean on it along with your full body weight whereas already beneath load out of your {hardware}, this restrict shouldn’t ever be a difficulty.

A triple digit weight restrict could be preferable, however we are able to at the least say the glass is hard and resists scratches. We used far much less strain, however did influence it a couple of occasions with the screwdriver and it didn’t depart any noticeable scratches. Simply don’t go testing your luck. If a freak accident does happen although, BDI presents assist for ordering a substitute glass prime so that you’re not caught with a ruined desk.

We’d additionally prefer to name consideration to some extra issues together with the magnetic cable concealment panels. This glorious answer makes the panels toolless and easy to take away and put again. It additionally circumvents the necessity for bolts that might put on over time. Digging additional into the cable administration compartment, you’ll discover slits with heavy-duty felt materials for concealment and conserving the cable routing orderly.

Must you discover any manufacturing defects with the Sigma desk, BDI additionally supplies a three-year guarantee and assist.

Cable routing is a breeze, and the facility strip tray by no means will get in the way in which of your knees.

Viable for work and play

BDI initially designed the Sigma with work in thoughts, however then realized that gaming is superior and that there are many professionals that actively sport. And whereas it might be a topic of debate on how a lot adulting gamers truly do at occasions, you possibly can in all probability agree that your workplace doesn’t have to appear like an RGB-enhanced gaming den when you use the room for twin functions. You’ll be able to decrease the gaming aesthetic with this desk, or at the least current your self as a cultured gamer. Nothing goes to cover that flashy desktop PC although if we’re being sincere.

As already talked about, the scale of this desk and the vary of movement make it implausible for work and gaming. Due to the desk’s depth of 24 inches, I can work on a laptop computer comfortably with room for my 27-inch monitor behind it. As soon as I’m completed engaged on the laptop computer or want a bigger show, it’s as simple as transferring the laptop computer out of the way in which and pulling my desktop keyboard and mouse up.

Due to the size of 66 inches, I may also work with a laptop computer to the aspect of my desktop setup if essential or roll forwards and backwards to every machine as wanted whereas sustaining glorious posture. This may merely not be attainable with a desk that had decrease cupboards, and the skinny legs flush with the top of this desk additional improve the vary of movement.

(Picture credit score: BDI USA).

When you’re prepared for some gaming, the BDI performs simply as properly. The floor space of the desk permits for any measurement of keyboard and mouse for use. You even have loads of room for giant mousepads, and the graceful glass floor supplies loads of grip to stop your peripherals from sliding round. In case your most popular enter is controller, you’ll like that the desk is about 2.25-inches thick, which lets you sit comparatively shut with out having to fret about bumping into something under. Nonetheless, you’ll not like that the identical skinny profile leads to a drawer too shallow for a controller to be saved in. Keyboards, mic, and loads of different issues do match on this house although.

Then there’s the matter of getting your PC off of the ground. Having the desk actual property to suit a full-size case on the finish is a game-changer. This not solely allows you to showcase your wonderful battle station, it additionally will get it away from hazards. That features pets, children, mud, and accidents. Even with a big desktop, you possibly can nonetheless handle a dual-monitor setup with room to spare.

In the event you like equipment, it’s additionally value trying into some racks or magnet methods for added machine and cable administration. There’s plenty of deskspace and the in depth metal body to work with that may assist the Sigma meet your wants higher. If this suggestion sounds acquainted, it’s as a result of Secretlab markets numerous equipment with its Magnus desk it launched final yr. We’re speaking added prices to one thing already costly, however that is one technique to give the Sigma extra of the “gaming” options if these are necessary to you.

In the event you’re a content material creator this desk is a bit more troublesome to justify, but it surely might nonetheless give you the results you want. You’ll have some limitations with mounting factors for clamps since glass is the very last thing you wish to apply strain to, however the metal aspect rails that are a part of the body are good for strain mounts. You additionally may have the ability to pair up sure {hardware} combos like how the Corsair Xeneon monitor options built-in mounts for peripherals. Simply verify round.

Whereas shallow, this drawer continues to be fairly helpful.

Must you purchase the BDI Sigma desk?

Though the BDI Sigma will not be the last word desk for gaming duties on account of issues just like the 75lb weight restrict, shallow drawer depth, and the dearth of mounts for streaming peripherals, it’s nonetheless a really good desk total. It feels worthy of the worth tag given the potential for productiveness, the standard, and wealth of house. There might be these unable to justify the worth tag, but it surely does really feel like a superb funding for anybody working from dwelling or serious about creating a flowery gaming house. The standard of life enhancements are clear, and you’ll simply make this desk work in a twin function function to offer your gaming setup a elevate.

The peak of this desk is one thing to contemplate although when you’re notably tall. The Sigma solely measures as much as 29 inches, which suggests tall people may run into some posture points. At 5 foot six inches, the Sigma feels fantastically snug for me. We additionally had a take a look at topic that was 6 toes tall strive the desk they usually thought it was moderately snug nonetheless. We are able to’t say for positive that anybody above this top will agree although, as desk top preferences could be subjective.

It won’t harm to have a look at one of many standing desk fashions from BDI when you like the standard however are involved about sizing. Nonetheless, we haven’t reviewed the standing desk fashions and people are much more costly. From what we’ve seen with the Sigma desk although, BDI looks like a really competent furnishings producer. It additionally makes loads of matching furnishings if you wish to pull the room collectively round this desk. The Sigma additionally is available in a less expensive, extra compact measurement or the choice to transform the 6901 model right into a nook desk for much more floor house.

You shouldn’t purchase the Sigma when you’re strapped for money or have issues concerning the glass prime. As we’ve already proven, it might probably deal with a full setup, so the burden restrict shouldn’t cease you from considering it’s impractical. In the event you simply need one thing with as a lot floor space because the Sigma, there are many cheaper choices on-line. You’ll sacrifice seems to be, construct high quality, and options although.

The Sigma 6901 simply feels superior to work and sport at. You’ll positively really feel extra snug, and sure extra productive as properly. $1179 USD is a bit of change for positive, however then once more, folks don’t appear bothered about paying that for a graphics card lately. This desk will last you rather a lot longer.