Arozzi Arena Gaming Desk Review 12

Arozzi Arena Gaming Desk Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • The Arena gaming desk is set to €299 (incl. VAT) in the EU and $399 for the US. Note that pricing can vary a lot across various retailers, so make sure to look at all of your retailers before proceeding with the purchase.
  • Overall build quality
  • Strong MDF surface
  • 80 kg (176 lb) load capacity
  • Vast working surface of 14 sq. ft
  • Ergonomic, curved front
  • Steel frame and legs
  • Plenty of color options
  • Complimentary full-surface mouse pad
  • Can easily be transported
  • Mesh hammock for cable management
  • Our sample was slightly damaged during shipping
  • Can be tricky to assemble
  • Two people are needed to adjust the height
Arozzi's products have clean lines, though with great attention to the details, and are of high overall build quality. It appears their design team devoted some time to reading through users feedback for similar products before they started working on this gaming desk. As for me, this is the second desk I have reviewed, but I have used many so far, so I have enough experience to judge them properly.

The Arena is being marketed as a gaming desk, but could fit into any working space since it offers all the requisite features and even comes in many color combinations. The desk's curved side is both ergonomic and attractive in design. The sturdy steel frame allows the Arena to have a pretty high weight load capacity, which makes it ideal for heavy setups, including multi-monitor ones. Having kept in mind proper cable management, Arozzi's designers created openings on both the MDF plates and the mouse pad for the cables, while a mesh hammock is placed under the desk's surface to help you hide all the cables. A mouse pad is always required, and the company includes one that covers the desk's entire surface area in the bundle. Similarly to the desk, the mouse pad is well built and emphasizes offering unobstructed gaming or working surface for your mouse. Moreover, with a lot of cushioning, it makes for a comfortable resting area for your arms.

Every product has its pros and cons, and the Arena is no exception, of course. Thankfully, the downsides are few. For starters, we ran into some issues during assembly, while trying to assemble the frame as well as inserting the bolts. Moreover, adjusting the height is not that easy unless you have another pair of hands around, and the package does not protect the Arena well enough since my sample was slightly damaged during shipping. I also believe Arozzi should at some point offer an electric version of the Arena desk, which would greatly enhance its usability, but also notably increase its price.
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