Corsair Platform:4 review: A modular desk with powerful features

Price When Reviewed

1199,90 Euro

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With the Corsair Platform:4, Corsair is launching a modular desk system that’s interesting for both gamers and home office users thanks to its flexibility, high-quality workmanship, and well thought-out ergonomics. The standard version of the Platform:4, which sits at a fixed height, costs $699.99. We tested the Elevate version with electric height adjustment. The desk promises a high degree of adaptability that goes beyond the basic requirements of a conventional work or gaming desk.

Corsair Platform:4 design and workmanship

The Corsair Platform:4 has a robust table top made of black laminate. If you prefer a natural look, the tabletop is also available in a light wood surface for the fixed-height model, or a dark wood for the Elevate, each at a $100 premium.

With dimensions of 47 inches wide and 30 inches deep, it is quite compact, but still offers sufficient work space for monitors, peripherals, and other accessories. The surface is pleasant to the touch and resistant to scratches and stains. Thanks to the solid workmanship, the desk shows hardly any signs of wear even after intensive use.

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The highlight of the design is the aluminium T-channel system, which makes it easy to attach and adjust accessories such as monitor arms or lighting. This system allows the use of numerous extensions, including customized ones, which can be retrofitted as required. In terms of stability, the Corsair Platform:4 was completely convincing in the test — even under dynamic load, the table was always stable.

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Assembly and scope of delivery

Corsair delivers the Platform:4 in a single large and heavy box, which requires two people for transport. In addition to the parts for the table, the package also includes a flexible monitor arm with a gas pressure spring and VESA mount.

There are also connection adapters for Elgato accessories, numerous plastic and Velcro cable ties, cable guides, cable eyelets, and a small bag with spare parts such as additional screws and T-nuts. A particularly positive feature was that the assembly materials were sorted for each assembly step and packed in labelled bags. These bags contained precise information on the number and labelling of the respective parts, which made assembly much easier. Corsair even supplies tools!

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The assembly itself was quite straightforward and for the most part even self-explanatory. The threads, drill holes, and materials were flawless throughout, which further emphasized the impression of high-quality workmanship. The general feel of the table should also be emphasized positively, as the surfaces appear pleasant and stable. On closer inspection, we only noticed very small imperfections in the edges — but nothing of any significance.

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Nevertheless, you should allow around two hours for assembly. It is helpful to have enough space available for the boxes and packing materials so that you are not hindered during the assembly process. A second person should also assist with turning over the assembled table to avoid damage and injury.

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There were no more problems worth mentioning when setting up the Elevate version. The cable remote control could be fitted without any problems as the screws were the right length and there were enough of them.

In other media reports on the Corsair Platform:6, there was talk of difficulties when screwing on the remote control due to the screws being too short. These problems seem to have been solved with the Platform:4. The other assembly steps went smoothly.

A tip for assembly: The cable eyelets supplied make it easier to lay the cables neatly along the underside of the table, even if there is no special cut-out for cable routing. With a little skill, all cables can still be stowed away safely. The only point of criticism: The eyelets are not only difficult to press into the holes, but are also poorly finished as there are numerous burrs on them.