Yo-Yo DESK Ultima vs FRISKA Stockholm: Which Standing Desk Wins?

We compared the specifications, features, warranty and price side by side, so you don't have to. See how Yo-Yo DESK Ultima compares with the FRISKA Stockholm based on published data and transparent analysis.

Both are premium dual-motor sit-stand desks aimed at buyers who've outgrown entry-level frames. We put our flagship, Ultima, directly against FRISKA's flagship, the Stockholm, using each brand's own published specifications and pricing. Where Stockholm genuinely comes out ahead, we say so.

All prices on this page are shown ex. VAT. Figures are taken from the publicly published Yo-Yo DESK Ultima product page and the FRISKA Stockholm (Bluetooth control) product page, correct as of July 2026. Where a brand's own page only publishes an inc. VAT price, we've converted at the standard 20% UK rate. Both brands update pricing and specs periodically — always confirm on the live product page before quoting.

Yo-Yo DESK Ultima

£663.97 £829.96

1200 x 800mm desktop, ex. VAT · 20% off offer applied · frame only from £599.97 (was £749.96)

• 150kg max load capacity
• 50mm/s lift speed
• 15-year frame warranty
• Touchscreen controller: 8 presets, built-in WiFi/Bluetooth, included as standard
• Cable portholes included as standard

FRISKA Stockholm

£665.00

1200 x 800mm complete desk, ex. VAT

• 120kg max load
• 42mm/s lift speed
• 10-year guarantee
• 38dB noise, basic physical controller as standard
• Memory switch +£60.00, portholes +£10.00 each

Full Spec Comparison

Both prices above are for a 1200 x 800mm desktop, for a fair like-for-like comparison. Choosing a larger desktop adds a size-based surcharge on both the Ultima configurator and equivalent Stockholm sizes.

Load capacity Ultima wins

This is where Ultima pulls clear. Its dual-motor, 3-stage frame is rated to 150kg — 30kg more than the Stockholm's 120kg. For multi-monitor setups, CAD workstations, or any desk that's going to carry serious equipment long-term, that extra headroom is a genuine practical advantage, not just a spec-sheet number.

Lift speed Ultima wins

Ultima's dual motors move at 50mm/s against the Stockholm's 42mm/s — around 19% faster sit-to-stand transitions. Over a full working day of switching positions, that difference adds up, and it's noticeable the first time you use the two side by side.

Warranty Ultima wins

Ultima is backed by a 15-year frame warranty. FRISKA backs the Stockholm with a 10-year guarantee. Five extra years of cover is a meaningful difference for a desk that's meant to be a long-term fixture, not a piece of furniture you replace in a decade.

Noise level Stockholm wins

Credit where it's due: FRISKA's Stockholm is quieter, at 38dB against Ultima's sub-45dB rating. Both are quiet enough that noise won't be a dealbreaker in an open office, but if near-silent operation is the single deciding factor, the Stockholm has the edge.

Height range Stockholm wins

The Stockholm's frame-only range runs from 595–1275mm, versus Ultima's 625–1275mm. Both reach the same maximum height, but Stockholm adjusts 30mm lower at the bottom end — worth checking if you need a very low minimum for accessibility or a shorter user.

Controller Ultima wins

Ultima: every desk ships with a touchscreen controller built into the handset — 8 memory presets, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and USB-A/USB-C charging. It's not a separate module or an add-on dongle, and it's not an extra cost — it's included in the price shown above.

Stockholm: ships with a basic physical up/down switch as standard — no memory presets, no app, and no WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity included. Want memory presets on a Stockholm? That's a +£60.00 ex VAT add-on, on top of the base price.

Cable portholes Ultima wins

Cable portholes are included as standard on every Ultima desktop, free of charge. On the Stockholm, portholes are £10.00 ex VAT each — a small line item on its own, but one that adds up once you're speccing more than one desk.

Price & value Ultima wins with offer applied

At full price, a complete Stockholm desk with a 1200 x 800mm desktop (£665.00 ex VAT) undercuts an equivalent Ultima (frame + same-size desktop, £829.96 ex VAT) by around £165. But Ultima currently has a 20% off offer applied: that brings the same frame + desktop combination down to £663.97 ex VAT — £1.03 cheaper than the Stockholm, while still carrying 30kg more load capacity, 5 more years of warranty, roughly 19% faster height transitions, and a touchscreen controller with WiFi/Bluetooth included as standard.

The gap widens once you match features. A Stockholm fitted with the memory-preset switch (+£60.00) and portholes for one desk (+£20.00 for two) comes to £745.00 ex VAT — £81.03 more than the equivalent, fully-loaded Ultima. With the offer live, Ultima isn't just the higher-spec desk — feature for feature, it's the cheaper one too.

Delivery & installation Ultima wins on installation

Both brands offer free next-working-day delivery, UK mainland — delivery speed is a dead heat. Installation is where they diverge: Ultima's is a flat £49.50 ex VAT, taking 7–12 working days. FRISKA's Stockholm installation costs £140.00 ex VAT, taking around 14 working days — nearly three times the price for a slightly longer wait.