I also had a Skarsta, and the crank mechanism came apart within about six months. (I raised/lowered it a half-dozen times per day.) I personally found the Bekant more reliable (though I only used it for a year). YMMV, I guess.
On the other hand, my Steelcase standing desk is still performing well after 7(?) years and several moves, but it was C$1500.
On the other hand, my Steelcase standing desk is still performing well after 7(?) years and several moves, but it was C$1500.