Sturdy gaming desk offers good value but difficult assembly

The Thunder X3 Lab-X is a gaming desk that offers a variety of features aimed at enhancing your gaming experience. It has a mesh side plate for cooling, a tempered glass top, and optional attachments like headphone hooks and cup holders. The desk also includes built-in collision detection, which helps prevent damage when adjusting its height. However, assembling the Lab-X can be challenging. Weighing nearly 50 kg and measuring 170 cm wide, it may require two or more people to build. The assembly process involves many bolts that must be tightened with a single hex key, which can be frustrating due to limited space for rotating the tool. Once set up, the desk provides a sturdy base for gaming equipment and other items. Its motor operates quietly and adjusts heights from 75 cm to 120 cm. There are also preset buttons for height adjustment and a 'health mode' that changes the desk height to promote better posture. The design is sleek and black, with a smooth glass surface ideal for gaming. However, the glass can show fingerprints easily, despite gloves provided for assembly. Users should also be cautious, as the desk's weight could potentially scratch walls if they curve inward, as experienced by one reviewer. While the Lab-X lacks a dedicated wire management system, it impressively supports various accessories and attachments. It competes well with other gaming desks, particularly the Secretlab Magnus Pro XL, which is priced higher but offers a few extra features. For those looking for a large, upgradeable gaming desk at a reasonable price, the Thunder X3 Lab-X is a solid choice. However, buyers should prepare for a complicated assembly and consider wire management solutions.