Secretlab Magnus Evo
The Magnus Evo is highlighted by RTINGS for its excellent cable management and solid build, and by Wirecutter for its ergonomic design and value relative to the Pro models.
Consolidated from 12 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 3 enthusiastic sources
- 4 positive sources
- 4 mixed sources
2 of 8 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
Overrated by some reviewers; lacks the advanced modularity of the Pro XL and is priced higher than comparable models.
Flagged 29 July 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ Excellent cable management
- ✓ Solid build
- ✓ Ergonomic design
- ✓ Good value compared to Pro models
- ✓ Strong brand reputation
- ✗ Higher price
- ✗ Less modularity
- ✗ Limited color options
- ✗ Higher cost without added features
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 10 articles, 1 video review and 1 community source
3 enthusiastic sources
PC Gamer Article Despite careful use, I discovered a handful of scratches just a few days into using the Magnus Evo. With how often I use my desk for both work and gaming, I would have expected a little more durability from its surface. I wasn't even working for a good duration of my time reviewing the desk, which made me even more surprised how quickly scratches had surfaced.Read I
IGN Will Judd · reviewer Like the Magnus Pro that precedes it, the Magnus Evo is made from a combination of MDF and steel, with a stable inverted-T base, thick legs with integrated electric motors, and a wide (59-inch or 70-inch) desktop that's 25 inches deep and 0.8 inches thick.Read C
Creative Bloq Article The Secretlab Magnus Evo is a new 'entry-level' gaming desk alongside the celebrated Magnus and Magnus Pro, but there's nothing cheap about the quality you get here.Read
4 positive sources
BigGo Article Early hands-on reviews suggest it successfully carves out a compelling niche for gamers and professionals seeking a high-quality, adjustable desk without the Pro's premium price tag.Read T
The Gradient Group Taye Shobajo · reviewer And after having this bad boy in my office for the last two weeks, it might be my new recommendation for not just gamers, but creatives too as their WFH desk of choice.Read T
TechRadar Article Day to day, the Magnus Evo is great. I’ve tried a handful of different setups, ranging from super simple to quite complex with this desk, and it’s handled them all.Read M
Mediaberry Alex Berry · reviewer I’ve spent a month with the standard-size MAGNUS Evo, alongside a few accessories from the wider range, to see if it can live up to the family name.Read
4 mixed sources
I think it’s nice that they’re introducing a stripped down version of the pro and I do really appreciate the commitment to the accessories they’ve already developed, but it definitely isn’t for me. I run a dual WFH/Gaming setup with TONS of peripherals. I think I might find not having a full length cable tray a detriment to my setup.Read thread M
Mike Wat Mike Wat · 209K subscribers · Mar 2026 And after using it for a whole month, I found that there are three things to love about it and two things to hate about it, which made me question whether I should keep using the desk or not. And full disclosure, Secret Lab did send this out for me to review, but I wasn't paid to say anything good or bad about it. So, if something sucks, you'll definitely know about it.Watch T
Tom's Hardware Article That being said, it is a compromise in some regards. So let me tell you about my experience so far.Read N
Notebookcheck Klaus Hinum · reviewer Our review shows whether this height-adjustable desk justifies its relatively high price.Read
1 stance not read source
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #10 of 14 on our gaming desks tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 12 independent outlets.
None of the 11 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Higher price. Less modularity. Limited color options. Higher cost without added features.
Nobody we can recommend over its siblings. It has a strong brand reputation, positive community feedback and a large surface, but reviewers record a higher cost without added features, less modularity and limited colour options, and it sits in D tier at rank 10 on our Gaming Desks board. Buy the Secretlab Magnus Pro in A tier for the same feature set at lower cost, or the Secretlab Magnus Pro XL in S tier for the biggest surface.
The Secretlab Magnus Pro. Reviewers describe the Evo as having a similar feature set to the Pro but at a higher cost with less modularity, so the Pro gives you the all-metal build, ergonomic design and built-in power strip for less. If surface size is the reason you were looking at the Evo, the Secretlab Magnus Pro XL in S tier is the large option with the best build on the board.
Not at its current cost. The board records a higher cost without added features as a con, and the Secretlab Magnus Pro in A tier covers the same ground. The Evo is a well-regarded desk with positive community feedback, so it would be worth it only if you find it cheaper than the Pro, which the board does not suggest is the usual case.
Less than the cost gap suggests. Reviewers note the Evo has a similar feature set to the Pro and a large surface, but less modularity, fewer colour options and a higher cost. The Pro sits in A tier and the Evo in D tier on our board, and the gap is almost entirely about paying more for the same desk.
A large surface is one of its listed pros, so two monitors fit with room for speakers. Two 27 inch monitors need roughly 120 cm of width and three need closer to 170 cm, so measure before committing to a triple setup. The Secretlab Magnus Pro XL is the desk on our board built around the largest surface.
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