How loud is a sit-stand desk motor and does it disturb open office environments?

Quality electric sit-stand desk motors operate at 40–55 dB during movement — roughly the level of a quiet conversation or an HVAC hum. This is generally not disruptive in open offices since height cycles last only 10–20 seconds. Budget motors can be noticeably louder (60–70 dB) and more abrupt-sounding, which can draw attention. For open office environments, specifically look for products marketed as 'quiet motor' with a decibel spec under 50 dB. FindOfficeFurniture.com carries quiet-motor commercial sit-stand desks — call 888-719-4960 for the best deals.