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# [UPDATE: WobbleMeter: Testing the HiHAT](https://www.raproducts.com/blog/update-wobblemeter20-hi-hat)

 Written by [Bill Knighton](https://www.raproducts.com/blog/author/bill) | 3/10/2022

Our WobbleMeter stability tests feature the new HiHAT height adjustable base.

 

## WobbleMeter Testing

Our stability tests using the WobbleMeter measures the wobble of a standing desk.

Using the same methods against the same scale for a variety of desks, we compare results from a variety of standing desks manufacturers.

We share our results on the [Scoreboard page](https://www.raproducts.com/learning-center/stability-test-results-from-our-wobblemeter). Similar to golf, the lower the score, the better.

Smaller totals mean there isn’t much wobble in the standing desk.

[Click this link](https://www.raproducts.com/learning-center/exploring-wobblemeter-rightangle) for an in-depth explanation of how RightAngle performs WobbleMeter tests.

 

## Overview: the HiHAT

Although HON updated their height adjustable Coordinate base, their description hasn’t changed:

 

> HAT bases carry a 5 year warranty on motors and electrical components and a lifetime warranty on the heavy duty steel frame.
> 
> HAT bases are rated for 350 lbs of lift capacity, more than enough for virtually any application.
> 
> HAT bases can handle worksurfaces up to 96″ long.
> 
> All HAT bases come standard with the programmable handset and the anti collision safety feature.
> 
> HAT bases feature the versatile expandable frame.
> 
> HAT bases are GreenGuard Gold certified.

### Specifications

- 3 stage legs adjust from 23.75-49″ H
- Up/Down control with 4 memory presets
- 350 lb load capacity
- Table frame can be used with 24″ or 30″D work surfaces
- Cable Management
- Steel construction/ Metallic silver
- Soft stop/start, adjustable leveling legs
- Anti collision safety feature

**NOTE**: In the near future, RA Answers will be testing the listed specifications given by each sit to stand desk manufacturer. Our goal is to verify the data provided for accuracy.

## Test Results

Here are our results of the HiHAT, starting with the True Wobble Test.

 

 

**Special Note: **RA Answers tests only the relative wobble of a height adjustable desk. We display the results using a gauge with three color-coded ranges. These ranges show our opinion of what is an acceptable wobble. With nearly two decades of desk manufacturing behind us, we feel comfortable with expressing our opinion.

### True Wobble Test

The True Wobble Test is a hands-on wobble test where we place 50-pounds on the desk to simulate the weight of a monitor, keyboard, and other accessories. Using a small amount of force, we move the desk slightly to see the amount of wobble illustrated by the WobbleMeter.

### Directional Pulls

Here are our results for the WobbleMeter directional pulls.

### 46-inch Standing Height Tests

 

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### 30-inch Sitting Height Tests

 

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## Scoreboard

[Click here to compare](https://www.raproducts.com/blog/stability-test-results-from-our-wobblemeter/) the results of the standing desks we’ve tested.

 

## Conclusion

Based on our testing, the HI HAT adjustable height desk base ranks second behind our Bonita in terms of stability.

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