Aaron W. Chen

Aaron W. Chen

Hey folks! My name is Aaron W. Chen, and I'm a data scientist, photographer, and Ph. D. in chemical engineering currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area! I use this channel as a space for data science exploration and discussion and as my creative photography outlet. Here, I share tips and tricks around data science and machine learning, photography and traveling, as well as educational videos on photography and post processing techniques and the occasional gear review.

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Apex Pro Stability Test

Apex Pro Stability Test

A Fast Tour of PAX West 2019

A Fast Tour of PAX West 2019

Who is the EOS R For?

Who is the EOS R For?

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  • @sn1p3r847
    @sn1p3r84721 сағат бұрын

    That's really solid at max height, especially since nobody is going to actively be trying to wobble their desk while they use it.

  • @Westy11
    @Westy118 күн бұрын

    Hey I know this video is old but what size legs did you get for that top

  • @BornT0Ace
    @BornT0Ace8 күн бұрын

    Where’d you get the top?

  • @SooperFlye
    @SooperFlyeАй бұрын

    _Ii think this is the only video on KZread in which one can actually hear the decibel level of these standing desks._

  • @veryinteresting591
    @veryinteresting591Ай бұрын

    Carpet kills stability for any work desk, especially the higher you go. For the circumstance provided, the APEX is amazingly stable.

  • @Bricksawce
    @Bricksawce2 ай бұрын

    Nice review. Go Umass

  • @henneld_edu9602
    @henneld_edu96022 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I have been debating this purchase, and you made me a believer in their stability claims

  • @Terukun01
    @Terukun013 ай бұрын

    this was super helpful! especially that its on carpet... was on the fence about buying this desk until i saw your video! I own a samsung ark monitor which is massive and need something that is ultra stable. i own an uplift desk i bought years ago, and its awful when it comes to stability.

  • @izquierdo1770
    @izquierdo17705 ай бұрын

    where else can i buy a top? looking for one that is under 27’’

  • @johndough7039
    @johndough70399 ай бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/paiq0Kdwl7eThNo.html

  • @MrMakaJames
    @MrMakaJames10 ай бұрын

    Would you say it goes low enough to treat it as a floor desk too?

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen9 ай бұрын

    I don't think so, I sit pretty comfortably in my chair at the desk, and I think it'd be a little too tall without a chair

  • @rozabokin53
    @rozabokin5311 ай бұрын

    link the price??

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen9 ай бұрын

    You can check their site! Deskhaus also sells combos of legs and top, and I think they source better tops than I did desk.haus/

  • @keplerk
    @keplerk Жыл бұрын

    It seems WAY more stable than the magnus pro tbh.

  • @musicjet4255
    @musicjet4255 Жыл бұрын

    Can someone recommend a desk that doesn’t sit stand that is just or more stable

  • @cipherbenchmarks
    @cipherbenchmarks Жыл бұрын

    This thing is a tank... looks like a bitch to assemble tho

  • @valdemar5870
    @valdemar5870 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Bolo Yeung! Nice table. Nice test.

  • @ihiohoh2708
    @ihiohoh2708 Жыл бұрын

    How tall are you? (for reference) Thanks

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen9 ай бұрын

    Short, haha. I went for the extended legs because the minimum height of the extended legs is the ergonomically recommended height for me. If I got a footrest under my desk, I could've gone for a regular height range.

  • @Tokaisho1
    @Tokaisho1 Жыл бұрын

    The worktop on that makes it look more like a carpentry workbench than a computer/office desk lol, atleast you know it's never going to bend

  • @tdotgirlsammygirlcomeup9329
    @tdotgirlsammygirlcomeup9329 Жыл бұрын

    hellos Aaron good video would like to see the desk in its full set up stage I think it would help. I also would like to know in your opinion would it hold up a 49'' and a 24 '' monitor and a printer/fax/ scanter so that all in one, the pc as well. Would it all hold on the top of the desk and not brake down.

  • @DestinRugers.S
    @DestinRugers.S Жыл бұрын

    I just bought the base during the holiday sale, and it can support 400+ lbs as it's stated... The base is perfectly fine, just make sure the tabletop you choose won't bow or deform under that weight... From what I've seen, with the supports, I don't think that will be an issue any time soon.

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen9 ай бұрын

    Sorry to not reply, but I've had 3 monitors on my desk (one of them is a very heavy monitor) and things seem to be fine! Both with legs and tabletop (minus a dent i made when I dropped a camera on the tabletop)

  • @luisgonzalez8415
    @luisgonzalez8415 Жыл бұрын

    you said the butcher block is soft. Do you mean it dents easily? Thanks for posting.

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen9 ай бұрын

    Yeah it did dent when i dropped my camera on it on accident, but other than that, no problems! Going for a stronger finish/coating or using end grain instead of side grain I'm guessing would make it more dent resistant

  • @connorb9788
    @connorb9788 Жыл бұрын

    Immensely helpful, you're the man

  • @ben9047
    @ben90472 жыл бұрын

    Hey Aaron. Is the desk top come pre drilled? Or did you have to drill it and then put screws in?

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen9 ай бұрын

    I had to drill it myself! I just marked out holes with the legs/accessories in place with a pencil

  • @GandaBaer
    @GandaBaer2 жыл бұрын

    any update? how durable is your maple top? I'm looking into getting a maple or bamboo top? in my research i heard maple is the best hardwood for a standing desk

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen9 ай бұрын

    Been really liking it! Thinking of taking it apart to oil it down since it's been like 2 years. I did make a slight ding in the surface when i dropped my camera on it, but probably because i opted for a very light finish instead of something more durable from the manufacturer (the butcher block was from home depot)

  • @ben9047
    @ben90472 жыл бұрын

    nice tests you did at its full height. dang the desk is around $2k at their website, but might be worth it since I spend most of my time on the desk...

  • @motoryzen
    @motoryzen2 жыл бұрын

    Flexipro e7. ( sale on it tomorrow ) ;)

  • @GandaBaer
    @GandaBaer2 жыл бұрын

    Get the Apex Pro?

  • @FastRedPonyCar
    @FastRedPonyCar2 жыл бұрын

    how many mounting holes/screws are there connecting the base to the top? I just finished building a big walnut dining room table top I plan to mount to this base but am going to use threaded inserts in the bottom of the table and hex bolts through the base to secure it rather than just screwing straight into the wood. Just wondering how many inserts/bolts I need to buy.

  • @GandaBaer
    @GandaBaer2 жыл бұрын

    I would assume all the screws come?

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen9 ай бұрын

    Yeah the necessary hardware is included, but I opted to go for threaded inserts instead of using the included screws. For just the legs, I think you need 6

  • @ephemeraldgames
    @ephemeraldgames2 жыл бұрын

    Do the feet slides/"floaty things" hurt its stability much? And how much do they help for repositioning?

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    Ah, sorry it took so long to respond! I'm confused what feet slides/"floaty things" you mean: i have those disc slides but I only used them to move the desk into position, otherwise it's way too heavy to lift or drag haha. Once the desk is in position, i do my best to left the desk just high enough to kick the feed slides out. Those moving disc slides (which you can get from HD or a hardware store) are immensely helpful and I keep them in my "homeowner's toolkit" now =D

  • @ephemeraldgames
    @ephemeraldgames2 жыл бұрын

    @@AaronWChen That is what I meant, you called them floaty things in the video :) Well I ended up putting together my apex pro and have slides underneath it now, so nice to be able to spot move around the desk and it doesn't seem to affect stability at all, maybe even makes it better. Was trying to choose between these and casters and glad I didn't go with casters! thanks for the reply though!

  • @mattanderson6336
    @mattanderson63362 жыл бұрын

    The most beautiful drive in America 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed! I would love to go back with a convertible haha

  • @jeremiahhunt1998
    @jeremiahhunt1998 Жыл бұрын

    @@AaronWChen A cyclist friend of mine rode his bike through there.

  • @idealynx
    @idealynx2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Aaron, nice review. Now, that you’ve had the Apex Pro desk for a few months, are you happy with the standing height stability?

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kelly! Yes, very much so. I keep adding stuff to the desk and it's been rock solid stable! I even use an under desk treadmill with it lately and it doesn't seem to react to me leaving my hands on the desk, keyboard, or notepad while I'm walking and working. I had even picked up an Ikea Bekant from the As/Is section for cheap to use at my brother's place and it is definitely not as stable. The Bekant starts wobbling not too much higher than my sitting height, which is really saying something since I'm only 5'4"! This maple butcher block/Apex Pro desk is easily the nicest furniture I've ever owned. No, Deskhaus is not paying me, haha.

  • @idealynx
    @idealynx2 жыл бұрын

    @@AaronWChen Thanks for your response. Just so you'll know, I've been considering Apex Pro for a while but it was YOUR video that convinced me to purchase it, so maybe they should sponsor you. In fact, it just arrived yesterday and I'll be setting it up sometime next week. Do you have any suggestions for assembly or cable managment? I'm currently considering this solution from Steelcase: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fWalyJOLp8bVhJc.html Thanks!

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    @@idealynx I'm sorry I didn't get to this til now! Honestly, my cable management has only really used what came with the Apex Pro legs, but I had wanted to get a cable shelf to mount underneath to help tidy things up. The Steelcase thing you linked looks AWESOME! Did you end up getting that?

  • @idealynx
    @idealynx2 жыл бұрын

    @@AaronWChen ​ @Aaron W. Chen The only thing I purchased is the German-made cable snake that Deskhaus sells. I really like the Steelcase Universal Cable Management kit I posted above, but dealing with Steelcase is a pain. Getting the kit is no problem, but if you want to get the the powerstrips that slide into the kit it's a royal PITA. Basically, you have to go through a dealer and the price for just the two powerstips is $176-$210, depending on the configuration. Great idea. Poor distribution network and way too expensive.

  • @LordGurciullo
    @LordGurciullo2 жыл бұрын

    @@AaronWChen Thinking of getting this. You kept adding stuff to make it more stable? What do you mean? I'm ready to get either this, the pro max, or the 4 legged uplift. How did you make it even more stable?

  • @honorarydon
    @honorarydon2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, Aaron, you helped me decide to get it =) How many people did you need to flip it after building it? Mine is a 72" pro max and it's heavy af!

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    My brother helped me out! We had to communicate the flipping and rotation ideas because it is obviously too heavy to try to do it as you flip. I hope you managed to move it safely

  • @Luke42652
    @Luke426522 жыл бұрын

    No experience with the Apex Pro, but I have the Vertex 4 leg and apparently it's as stable as the Apex Pro Max (which has crossbar; Vertex does not). Probably because of the solid beam vs the adjustable beam. My frame is super heavy. I'm on lament flooring with an 80"x36" walnut top and it barely moves. Carpet definitely makes stability worse, but I don't have carpet anymore (had it removed before I got the desk), so I have no way to know how it would compare (other than Desk Huas saying stability is Vertex 4 Leg > Apex Pro Max > Apex Pro > 2 leg desks).

  • @aloha_from_bradley
    @aloha_from_bradley2 жыл бұрын

    You should call this the “carpet stability” test video. Desks are never as stable on carpet, they never will be. You also didn’t test this desk at working height. The highest setting was literally up to your neck bro. Will you ever actually use the desk at that height? For carpet, this desk is remarkably stable.

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    Right, I was demonstrating worst case scenarios, especially for people that are taller than me (I'm short)

  • @aloha_from_bradley
    @aloha_from_bradley2 жыл бұрын

    @@AaronWChen I ordered my Apex Pro yesterday. I’ll be here this weekend. I’m stoked.

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    @@aloha_from_bradley how's the desk?

  • @GandaBaer
    @GandaBaer2 жыл бұрын

    @@aloha_from_bradley how's the desk?

  • @aloha_from_bradley
    @aloha_from_bradley2 жыл бұрын

    @@GandaBaer Absolutely fantastic. Can't say enough about it. Extremely stable, best desk base on the market by far. They are expensive, but worth it.

  • @metsfaninct
    @metsfaninct2 жыл бұрын

    That might be as stable as you are going to get on a carpet and that high. Thanks for demonstrating. Always questioned if the deskhaus videos were real.

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    No problem! Glad it was informative

  • @csc1752
    @csc17522 жыл бұрын

    I have the Apex Pro Max from Deskhaus and the stability is real. Very pleased now 1 month later. Mine is on wood floor.

  • @GandaBaer
    @GandaBaer2 жыл бұрын

    @@csc1752 what top is yours?

  • @BopjoWebDesign
    @BopjoWebDesign2 жыл бұрын

    So where is that classic spot? Near the parking lot?

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    It's very close! I think it's only like a tenth to a quarter mile from the parking lot (which is why it gets super busy)

  • @StarbucksBob
    @StarbucksBob2 жыл бұрын

    Most objective testing vid of them all, really appreciate the demo.

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    glad it was helpful!

  • @doyle5883
    @doyle588311 ай бұрын

    That would be " objective ":)

  • @StarbucksBob
    @StarbucksBob11 ай бұрын

    @@doyle5883 indeed :D

  • @jamesjett1561
    @jamesjett15612 жыл бұрын

    How much did it cost?

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    A lot but this is by far the nicest desk, maybe even furniture, I've ever had

  • @dshnig
    @dshnig2 жыл бұрын

    It’s on carpet so this demonstration contributes not much.

  • @robcarey4189
    @robcarey41892 жыл бұрын

    If you knew anything, you would know that carpet makes stability much worse

  • @chadz6728
    @chadz67282 жыл бұрын

    I mean I was thinking about this same desk and my apartment has the same carpet so it actually does help

  • @robcarey4189
    @robcarey41892 жыл бұрын

    @@chadz6728 less stable on carpet than hard floors.

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I was helpful! Was trying to demonstrate worst case scenarios

  • @malverdetx8582
    @malverdetx85822 жыл бұрын

    Do you have the link to your desk lamp? How do you like it? Great video, especially with the close up of the water. I think the desk is going to be plenty stable.

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    I could've sworn I replied to this with a link! I'm sorry. It may have gotten filtered because it was to Amazon and even without any affiliate codes, I would understand if there's a bot that prunes those types of comments. I got the PHIVE LED desk lamp: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MHH9Q7B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

  • @williamlewis4379
    @williamlewis43793 ай бұрын

    Aaron on the Phive desk lamp, are you having any problems with the light flickering? Thanks@@AaronWChen

  • @neobailey5268
    @neobailey52682 жыл бұрын

    It's a bad ass piece of highway

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    Very much agree! Would love to go back! When did you go?

  • @neobailey5268
    @neobailey52682 жыл бұрын

    @@AaronWChen many years ago..... I go to the rocky mountains all the time but never went back to the sun road ...... yet

  • @studlyb2091
    @studlyb20912 жыл бұрын

    I'm surprised the guy in the white SUV never pulled over to let you pass, rather let you ride his bumper for miles. Loved using the brakes too.

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I think the driver just wanted pictures, which I understand but also... I think he was going 5 mph and this road is 50 miles long

  • @WayneMoran
    @WayneMoran3 жыл бұрын

    We are planning our trip now for going to glacier for 2 weeks in September and we can't wait. Thanks for the great info.

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen3 жыл бұрын

    That sounds awesome! I'm jealous of your trip 😊 please don't hesitate to reach out if I can help (or live vicariously through you)

  • @WayneMoran
    @WayneMoran3 жыл бұрын

    @@AaronWChen Will do.

  • @avenajiajia
    @avenajiajia3 жыл бұрын

    nice

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    aha, glad you like it! sorry it took so long for me to reply!

  • @TheNewMexicoMan
    @TheNewMexicoMan3 жыл бұрын

    The sun is in the left part of Mesa Arch so you were there in late June/early July I would guess. The best shots of Mesa Arch and nearby Dead Horse canyon is around Christmas when the sun is in the right corner of the Arch and it lights up the canyon below it. If you are lucky, there is snow on the ground and on the Arch as well. Dead Horse canyon is amazing with snow.

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the suggestions! I would LOVE to see this area with snow, so I'm adding these to my phototrip wishlist =D

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen3 жыл бұрын

    Hey folks! Something went wrong with the stream and I'm trying to figure out what happened. If you see a series of stills and hear severe stuttering, it's not you! It's the stream 😒

  • @jeremiahhunt1998
    @jeremiahhunt19983 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/gZuAo7RwptWvYcY.html

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen3 жыл бұрын

    Oh cool! Thanks for sharing! I've never been over there so it's cool to see it!

  • @jeremiahhunt1998
    @jeremiahhunt19983 жыл бұрын

    @@AaronWChen Yes, it's like they're twin roads from opposite sides of the world :)

  • @vangmoua5447
    @vangmoua54473 жыл бұрын

    Well said and explained, mate!!

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen2 жыл бұрын

    very late to reply, but i'm glad you liked it!

  • @leptonsoup337
    @leptonsoup3373 жыл бұрын

    I upgraded from a 5D (like the original) and really enjoy it.

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen3 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome, I'm glad you enjoy your R! I'm also semi surprised you used your original 5D for so long!

  • @kevinwheaton7347
    @kevinwheaton73474 жыл бұрын

    Don't speak

  • @avpfilms27
    @avpfilms274 жыл бұрын

    Awesome :)

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! Have you been to this mountain?

  • @peterorison1640
    @peterorison16404 жыл бұрын

    At 15:07 that's an incredible shot! Awesome. What is that bright light near the bottom of the picture? It's in front of the mountain in the background instead of behind so it couldn't be the Sun. Car headlights? You got some other great shots at Observation Point at The Narrows.. Good work. Thanks for sharing your adventures. :)

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks much for the kind words! Yes, the bright lights were car headlights from way further down the canyon. I think I used 10+ second exposures so cars coming towards my spot inadvertently ended up becoming super bright! Hope to see you around! =D

  • @auntlavinia8170
    @auntlavinia81704 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this incredible drive!

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and commenting! Have you done this drive yourself?

  • @auntlavinia8170
    @auntlavinia81704 жыл бұрын

    @@AaronWChen Sadly, no. I can hardly walk so leaving the house is a project, much less driving cross-country. Thus I find drive videos such as yours a great blessing!

  • @AaronWChen
    @AaronWChen4 жыл бұрын

    @@auntlavinia8170 I will do my best to make and share more! Was thinking of doing one showing SF Bay Area rush hour traffic for masochists aha