Lifting platform: Taobao vs. Hong Kong goods, revealing the incredible differences!
Many Hong Kong people like to buy furniture and electrical appliances on Taobao, as they think the prices are affordable and the price-performance ratio is high. At the same time, some people also think that the quality of Taobao products varies and there is no guarantee. But is it really true that "there is no good wilderness in the plains" as others say?
In view of this, we spent a huge amount of money to buy a lifting table with a single motor from Taobao, and had a big showdown with our FreeMAX A6-Homey single motor lifting table imported from Hong Kong to see what the difference is between Taobao products and Hong Kong products.
Installation process:
Taobao's lifting tables usually do not include installation. Based on the installation masters' many years of experience, they all believe that Taobao's lifting tables are more complicated to install and take twice as long. Although Taobao's lifting tables all provide instructions for customers to refer to, for customers who have no experience in assembling furniture, installation may be difficult and time-consuming. Therefore, when buying a lifting table on Taobao, you have to consider your ability to assemble furniture.
Thickness of desktop
Upon comparison, it can be found that Taobao's lifting desktop panel is relatively thin, only about 15mm, while FreeMAX's standard desktop panel is 25mm thick. If the panel is too thin, it will be relatively easy to deform, which will directly affect the load-bearing capacity of the lifting table, and there is even a chance that cracks will appear on the desktop panel. Therefore, we generally recommend that the panel thickness should be at least 20mm to ensure that it is not easily deformed when loaded and has a certain degree of durability.
Lifting speed
Although they all have a single motor, the lifting speeds are completely different. According to the product details of the lifting table on Taobao, its lifting speed is only 10mm per second, and the lifting speed of the most basic model of FreeMAX is 20mm per second, which is twice as fast. For ordinary household users with high acceptance, the speed of lifting and lowering may not have such a big impact. However, in a work environment where every second counts, a slow lifting table may slow down work progress and reduce work efficiency.
Lifting height range
Everyone's height and height habits when using a lift table are slightly different, so the wider the range of lift heights, the more flexible it is and the more suitable it is for different groups of people. Taking our standard version of single motor lift table A6-Homey as an example, the lifting range is 72-120cm, suitable for users with a height of 140-180cm. However, after actual testing, it was found that the lifting range of the lifting table sold on Taobao is only 73-111cm, which may not be suitable for users with taller heights. Therefore, everyone must pay attention to the height limit of the lifting table before choosing it.
Safety devices
We have always attached great importance to the safety of users. After actual testing, we found that the lifting table on Taobao may have safety hazards. Even if we hit it hard during the lifting process, it will continue to rise and fall, and there is no anti-collision safety protection function. If there are children, animals or other obstacles under the lifting table, they will easily be trapped, resulting in injuries and property loss. So if you want peace of mind and safety, we recommend choosing a lifting table with a safety anti-collision rebound function. When it senses an obstacle, it will stop lifting and then rebound to avoid accidents and property damage. In addition, if there are children in the environment, it is best to choose a lifting table with a child safety lock so that you don’t have to worry about children pressing the controller randomly.
FreeMAX lifting table rebounds when encountering resistance
Volume Up and Down
For users, in addition to the lifting speed and range, the lifting volume is also an important consideration. According to the decibel meter, the decibel level on site was approximately 40, and our FreeMAX lifting table also maintained a level of over 50 decibels during operation. On the contrary, the lifting tables on Taobao are relatively noisy. Once they are in operation, the decibel meter immediately approaches the 6 digits. If you use a height adjustable desk in a quiet environment, it may disturb others, especially in a quiet office or library.
Load and stability
Although people do not sit on the height-adjustable desks in daily use, in order to test their load-bearing capacity and stability, we arranged for an adult male weighing about 70kg to sit on two operating height-adjustable desks. During the lifting process, we found that the load-bearing capacity of Taobao's lifting table may only be about 40kg, because the entire lifting table has been intermittent and swaying from side to side during the lifting process. On the contrary, FreeMAX's A6-Homey lifting table can continue to maintain smoothness and stability. Therefore, if you are used to placing a lot of documents on your desk, you should pay attention to the stability of the lifting table after loading.
Summarize
In summary, if the total price is about HK$1,000, the table purchased from Taobao can indeed provide basic lifting functions, which is more than enough for people with low requirements. However, after actual testing, it was found that there was a big difference between the described data and the actual object, such as the speed and height of lifting, etc. This may affect the use of some customers, resulting in a large gap between expectations and reality.
Another thing to consider is after-sales service. If you find problems with the goods after receiving them, or if problems occur in the system after using them for a period of time, many Taobao sellers will ask customers to send the problematic parts back for repair. This is a challenge for local sellers because the express delivery fees for sending larger and heavier items back to China are very high. In addition, if electronic products are included, there is a risk that the courier company will refuse to accept the package, and you may have to take it to the mainland to send it yourself.
Of course, there are some high-quality products on Taobao, but it is difficult to tell by pictures alone. Besides, the price of high-quality products will definitely be higher. In this case, after adding the shipping, installation and after-sales considerations, the cost may not be less than purchasing locally.
As for whether to buy or not, think carefully before buying. If you buy something and then throw it away if you don’t like it, it will really be a waste of earth’s resources.
