Express 10 Person 2 Workstation Review: Crowded or Cozy?
Introduction
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to cram an entire mini-ecosystem of office workers into a single workstation, boy, do we have the review for you! Today, we’re diving deep into the Express 10 Person 2 Workstation with Screens. Is it a haven of productivity or a haven of chaos? Let’s find out!
Specs and Features
Let’s start with the basics. What are you getting with this monstrous piece of office furniture?
- Dimensions: 9400mm x 1530mm x 1200mm (yes, it’s basically the length of a small yacht)
- Capacity: Comfortably fits 10 adults (or uncomfortably fits 15 if you’re into sardine-style seating)
- Screens: Each workstation comes with its own screen (privacy, who’s she?)
- Colors: White and Black (because why complicate things?)
Installation: The Ultimate Team-Building Exercise
Installing this workstation is not just a task; it’s an event. Gather your coworkers, bring snacks, and maybe even some team-building exercises because you’re going to need it.
Pros:
- Team-Building: Nothing says camaraderie like collectively figuring out which screw goes where.
- Exercise: You’ll hit your step goal just by walking around the thing.
Cons:
- Complexity: Have you ever tried to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded? This is harder.
- Time-Consuming: Plan to dedicate at least a weekend (or two) for assembly.
Functionality: Productivity or Pandemonium?
The Good
- Spacious: Each person gets their little slice of office heaven.
- Screens: Provides a nice sense of semi-privacy, which is about as much privacy as an office dog gets.
- Aesthetically Pleasing: It’s modern and sleek, perfect for the Instagrammable office.
The Not-So-Good
- Noise Levels: Did you know that 10 people can make a lot of noise? Now you do.
- Personal Space: If you’re a fan of personal bubbles, you might want to keep looking.
- Cable Management: More cables than your old PlayStation setup.
Real-World Usage: Battle-Tested by Real Humans
We had 10 brave souls test this workstation for a month. Here’s what they had to say:
- Mike from Marketing: “It’s like a co-working space where you don’t have to pay for coffee.”
- Sara from Sales: “I love the screens, but I wish they were soundproof.”
- Dave from Development: “I found someone else’s snack stash in my drawer. Not complaining, just saying.”
Comparison: Express 10 vs. The World
How does this workstation hold up against its competitors?
Express 10 vs. Individual Desks
- Price: Surprisingly cost-effective for 10 people.
- Space: Takes up less room than 10 individual desks.
- Collaboration: Easier to collaborate when you’re all within arm’s reach (literally).
Express 10 vs. Open Office Plans
- Privacy: More privacy than a completely open plan.
- Noise: Similar noise levels (aka, high).
- Aesthetics: Much more organized and less chaotic.
Final Thoughts: Yay or Nay?
The Express 10 Person 2 Workstation is a bold choice for any office. In the right environment, it can foster collaboration and save space. In the wrong one, it can devolve into chaos. Consider your office needs, your team’s work style, and maybe invest in some noise-canceling headphones.
Acoustic Solutions
Since noise is the primary complaint with high-density seating, adding acoustic panels on adjacent walls or ceiling-mounted baffles significantly reduces the reverberation that makes shared workspaces unbearable. Desktop-mounted acoustic dividers (taller than the included screens) create localized sound barriers between stations without compromising the collaborative layout. White noise machines placed at the room perimeter mask conversational frequencies, reducing the distraction of overheard dialogue. These additions typically run $300-500 for a 10-person setup and transform the acoustic experience from open-plan chaos into a functional shared workspace. For teams doing focused independent work, scheduling “quiet hours” (typically 9-12 AM) where conversations move to breakout areas preserves the collaboration benefits during afternoon sessions while protecting morning productivity. Ergonomic accessories like monitor arms, keyboard trays, and footrests are essential upgrades that the base workstation does not include but that significantly impact daily comfort when ten people are seated at this station for eight or more hours. Budget approximately $100-150 per person for these additions to complete the setup properly. The workstation surface uses a melamine finish that resists staining from coffee rings and marker bleeds, requiring only a damp cloth for daily cleaning. Each workstation position measures 940 mm wide, providing enough lateral space for a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and notepad without encroaching on adjacent colleagues. The screen dividers between stations stand 400 mm above desk level, tall enough to block direct sightlines while seated but low enough to allow standing communication over the top without walking around. For companies scaling rapidly, this workstation can be ordered in modular 5-person segments that bolt together, allowing incremental expansion from 5 to 10 to 15 positions as headcount grows without discarding the original purchase. The frame warranty covers 10 years against structural defects, reflecting confidence in the steel construction underneath the visible melamine panels.
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