Ikea Linnmon Stress Test

I was upgrading the tabletop to my desk and decided it would make a good video to see exactly how strong a "cheap" Ikea tabletop really was. I was really impressed with this Linnmon table, it held up better than I thought it would despite the fact that it is basically made out of cardboard! I would still recommend this desktop if you are building your own desk!
My desk, as seen in this video, is made of Ikea "Alex" drawers" and a "linnmon" top. I upgraded to a "Karlby" counter top.
Equipment Used
Camera
amzn.to/2lp5uJ8
Tripod
amzn.to/2JIhXjC
Keyboard (Corsair Strafe brown switch)
amzn.to/2loHCFt
Mouse (Razer DeathAdder Expert)
amzn.to/30xJSt7
Lighting Soft Boxes
amzn.to/318n9Vc
You can also help support my channel at no extra cost to you by using the Amazon Storewide Affiliate Link Below:
amzn.to/3wbaf9h
This is not a sponsored video, I am just sharing my own opinions. I do however, make earnings from the Amazon Associates Product Links.

[@TNovix]

Ikea employee: Enjoy the desk Matt: Oh...I will

[@MattieKB]

XD

[@Henry_49]

Haha

[@omargt738]

666th like 😂

[@AmrNaeim]

I laughed so hard...

[@zorashki]

the top is replaceable and its like 40$ or something.. so not a big deal.

[@revan6614]

Ah, thanks for this. It's a very important part of my workday to constantly jump in the middle of my desk without it breaking and splitting me in two. Now I know this desk isn't for me.

[@justinem4117]

Lmao LOVE the sarcasm, seriously though, like most people aren't going to do dumb shit like this so

[@DazzlingPotatoes]

@@justinem4117 that is so true

[@n0thing967]

Shut up, And take my like

[@fijimadeit5414]

😂😂😂

[@Shishou_Shi]

idk man, I regularly sit and stand on my desk when working or mounting something behind it, needless to say all my desks are steel frame and I'm only ever gonna get steel frame desks for any of my workspaces. They're cheap and often even free on the used marketplace over here anyway, so I see no reason not to. the 70s and 80s factories, offices and schools loved steel frame desks

[@avkay6108]

the thumbnail is meme worthy

[@gta4haterhq]

then make it

[@RekzysTheTitan]

@@gta4haterhq not everyone is blessed with the power of meme creation.

[@szerehfn5459]

Just the face

[@403Beats]

Life alert

[@sriramsattiraju8959]

BananaBot have u posted yet

[@JOHN611]

“So as we can see these paper filled table tops are filled with paper” -Matt 2019

[@RekzysTheTitan]

i always thought it was layered paper like micarta, not honey comb.

[@itzpayday1238]

Hmm, this floor is made out of floor

[@voice.of.reason]

No shit!!!

[@earthtominiryu]

ah yes, water is wet

[@Albino.Monkey]

@@RekzysTheTitan Its litteraly f*ck*ng cardboard

[@theultimate1449]

6:19 lucky you remembered to remove the leg before doing that otherwise it would have gone up you rear end

[@aguccislide6132]

The Ultimate well i mean, he already removed it for the previous tests

[@theultimate1449]

@@aguccislide6132 It was a joke bro ^^

[@kgb3209]

aguccislide r/WOOOOOOOOOOOOSH

[@aguccislide6132]

wosser i understand, but you hella late

[@axeltech9914]

The Ultimate it went all the way up

[@eljuniorcen2675]

Netflix: Are you Still watching? Someone’s daughter: 6:08

[@Juan.650-]

😂😂😭😭

[@bitterrsquiidss]

IM CRYING-

[@NotATechShow]

you win best comment sir 😂

[@izzydoesart3297]

Hahahahahha i read this for many times and finally i got it

[@Memematode]

Bro ..... XD

[@cody4r676]

Folding table master race

[@MattieKB]

Cody4r6 😆 HA! Nice!

[@cloudvc5536]

What I hear while walking by teachers lounge 6:07

[@jacobpericcos8560]

What I say when I walk in 6:09

[@beterbavalos1255]

lmaoo

[@davy1972]

What they say back to me 7:21

[@nickapollo1981]

@@jacobpericcos8560 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@trinity6880]

XDDD

[@joelreyes9166]

So that’s the tables that the WWE uses, damn i thought wrestling was real.

[@wyatta6528]

With any desk, regardless of it being marketed as “scratch resistant”, it’s always good to at least have a small mouse pad, or a full-size desk pad to protect the desk surface.

[@musicxxa6678]

Desk pads are expensive than this desk what a world we live in lul

[@rumputpanjang7380]

@@musicxxa6678 you have a point....

[@shashankb1971]

@@musicxxa6678 no bruh they are like 15 dollars and the 15 dollar one is super good and it starts from 7-8 dollars

[@ludwigstenberg1050]

@@shashankb1971 Any chance you can give some recommendations for nice ones? Thanks

[@xberet]

@@ludwigstenberg1050 What country do you live in?

[@BlaZe92]

I just came for 6:20! Satisfying! 😊

[@GamesForNoobs]

Same LOL

[@newjerseywales]

Thank you!!

[@TheRealJohnHooper]

Thank you!

[@TheRealJohnHooper]

But the board is so stiff, it actually took most of the impact and he landed softly.. 😀

[@Saebaryo23]

Flynn from breaking bad

[@uiulian631]

6:25 " My wife's like, what are you doing, step bro?"

[@erickim3710]

What an amazing video. Educational, entertaining, heart warming, and meme-worthy.

[@evandickerson2164]

This is the best test I have ever seen! I have one of these desks that is about to get replaced by some butcher block I found for a great price but it has definitely held up for me as well. I have the same type of setup 2 Alex file drawers with the Linnmon on top, it has held up my PC with 2 monitors (a 32 inch and a 27 inch) since I got it without the middle leg. Definitely would recommend this to someone that needed a cheap desk setup. It is much better than a folding table (I have seen so many PCs damaged because of folding tables).

[@cnovalles73]

I've had my reservations about the Linnmon table tops but after seeing this, I have no worries getting one. Great video; thanks!

[@gregorymoore2877]

Yeah, just don't put a person on it and you should be ok. 😉

[@icybeamz8]

Wow, thanks for sacrificing your desk to show us how much we can put on ours

[@idk-zo2tq]

Bro I would recommend you not to sit on that 🤣😂😂😂

[@_kalum]

@@idk-zo2tq lmfaoo

[@solidsnake81184]

My workaround for the middle leg was a 16x10 wall mounted shelf bracket.

[@godfatherNYC]

They are really quite impressive considering how extremely inexpensive they are.

[@rubysamurai306]

dawg its like 500 bucks?? and another 500 bucks shipping?

[@dmoody3950]

@@rubysamurai306 253 euros on ikea's website

[@dylans_vibeschannel]

@@dmoody3950we don’t use euros

[@LogoYt-gx9uf]

@@rubysamurai306500? I just bought the same tabletop and it was 36 bucks 😂. Were you seeing 500? Even the very premium all wood ones are only 250 😂

[@indigomontari9022]

A good budget desk top but the best part with this setup you can always upgrade to a better counter top later to use as the desk top if you are low on funds.

[@caroaguas89]

This was helpful and entertaining! I’m actually looking to get this desk for my sewing machine and crafting projects. I was afraid the desk would not be able to hold my 16 lb sewing machine, but I have been pleasantly proven otherwise.

[@samb7758]

How is it going 2 years on? I'm honestly on the fence about this.

[@woolwil]

@@samb7758 i've had it since 2018, i use a two monitor setup with other peripherals and on the table, probably over 10kg load and it's perfectly fine

[@tuanz8009]

You guys came for 6:21.. 👌🏻

[@matthewtaveras3597]

Rewatched this part like 20 times im dead

[@sweetcoffee2458]

Thanks 😂

[@WaxedWeatheredCutCopperStairs]

xd

[@fretfret]

The build-up to the part was worthy 🤣

[@jordanholland4177]

lol i just came for the whole vid

[@mbj920]

I plan on getting that desk from ikea, glad it was sturdy with the leg lol thanks for the tests

[@vincentrobinette1507]

Even without it, you'll be fine, as long as you don't do a "jump and smash". The leg is just to reduce sagging, to assure a more level surface. Obviously, it can hold the weight of a person, without any issue. Unless you use it as a work bench to rebuild an engine, it will handle anything you put on it, plus, it's safe to lean on.

[@mbj920]

Vincent Robinette exactly, it’s really to prevent sag over time. Thank you

[@xQuackhead_]

@@mbj920 Or buy a plywood panel at your local (wood) shop (which is probably cheaper), mount legs on it and you'll be good for the next 10ish years. I'm never buying a table from ikea again.

[@mbj920]

xDuckeh I appreciate it but I bought mine long ago and love it, it serves me great and can hold 3 monitors + a heavy big PC. I wanted shelving rather than legs so it could hold it comfortably

[@xQuackhead_]

@@mbj920 I mean I guess it's alright if you take care of it and don't Summit punch your table... my fist went right through the other side

[@LegendaryMike]

Missed opportunity to have your wife RKO you through the table

[@MattieKB]

aww man!

[@LegendaryMike]

​@@MattieKB Let me get subscribed just in case you decide to write a skit where you get put through a table 🤣

[@MattieKB]

@@LegendaryMike I am afraid for the future of this channel! haha! Thanks for the sub!

[@topemeister3000]

Legendary Mike Would be better if he RKOd her through the table 😈

[@kalzu.]

Matt's Tech & Vlogs ....creeper

[@OurFantasyLife]

It's crazy how much support just adding that one leg provides!

[@indeed8724]

I'm glad i found this video, i was looking at honeycomb paper filling linnmon and particleboard and i can tell that the paper-board will be enough for my setup as i will have 1-2 monitors and some light components in the middle, great video.

[@mikig2]

Thank you for doing this!

[@gib555]

Thanks Mattie! I got a kick out of your video but more importantly what not to by. I'm looking to upgrade my set up as well. Thanks for you help and sense of humor :)

[@hyopsodusuwu466]

I was stressing about having my desk snap on me but now i can relax lol thanks for calming this ocd brain down

[@abicdefghijkl]

this made me so anxious, wasnt sure when it would break D:

[@BlitzboyGaming]

Oohhh my, I wasn't expecting it to break that easily. I am laughing all the way hoping the table would hold up a little longer.

[@daennagarcia1201]

it's like ten dollars

[@jannov]

I love how you convert it to the metric units for us. :) Thank you. Nice review.

[@vincentrobinette1507]

I posted a stress test video as well, as my very first post on KZbin. I also stated dimensions, and weights in both American and Metric, because I (we) have no idea who is going to see the video, and what metric they understand. KZbin is global!

[@sforsheepy5234]

Where does he convert it

[@lance455]

The country of Sweden says: **Sweden is disappointed in you.**

[@rangersmith4652]

Pretty impressive performance for how it's made, how much it weighs, and what it costs.

[@slushie3061]

Just good engineers

[@pleasecomebackjessica]

Thumbnail: step bro, I’m stuck in these pieces of Ikea Linnmon desk because I sat on it.

This is the kind of TRUE review. Awesome!

[@jonasniederson5172]

Good video. I actually bought it and feeling the weight I thought, oh my gosh what did I do, wrong decision - it is not heavy enough to be sturdy. Your extreme test showed me: I really expect no further problem with my choice anymore. Thanks.

[@adamn7516]

I have no problem with construction. It's strong and light as you've proven. The only thing I wish is that Ikea used a veneer or formica on the top instead of what amounts to a painted surface. That would make for a much more durable surface.

[@andrewredding3132]

I have the same desktop only the shorter one and the problem with the cardboard design is if you have dual monitors on a desk clamp mount then the clamp will push right through the top making your monitors slowly sag forward until the clamp finally pushes through the wood causing your monitors to fall.

[@stannygtech6537]

Hey, Matt! Awesome video, my bro! Thanks! I’m getting this desk too!

[@thegary252]

What a legend doing this test. Thanks brah!

[@mannykhan7752]

This was really hilarious but also informative. Now I know how much I can put on my IKEA Linnmon table without breaking it. Good job taking it to the breaking point.

[@jupamoers]

All of the IKEA tabletops (especially the LACK tables) have this cardboard inlay. If you want a sturdy desk, you should get a solid wood tabletop like a kitchen countertop

[@DutchDriverr]

How bout the saljan

[@zcorvuss]

@@DutchDriverr get an "ECKBACKEN" from ikea

[@TechnicalTatertot]

So I just bought this desk in store and without ever looking it up this was recommended. I'm spooked

[@matteo0196]

Phones can read minds now apparently

[@ivandharmawan]

Thanks for the experimental! My IKEA Linnmon 175cm is bend too!

[@Jedmanuel91]

Thanks for this video man. I bought a smaller size and was worried of using a monitor mount on it. But after watching this it will definitely hold.

[@Eselfar]

Would have been better with SI units but it's exactly what I was looking for. Great video! 👍🏼

[@cihangirozden7106]

Thanks for test from Turkey, definitely more people should watch your other videos. Good luck bro :)

[@SoulScribbler]

Thank you for this! I just bought this and then I found a lot of people saying it can't hold much...I will be using the middle leg and don't plan on having too much on it so I'm sure this will work!

[@arthursweden4587]

Can you PLEASE make one of these for the Karlby countertop. It is such a popular countertop and a stress test is in very high demand! Thank you.

[@lotlum4343]

I recommend getting the smaller version of this desk if you’re looking for a budget desk

[@MarkRosengarten]

I have Linnmon tables in my studio where I do my oil painting work. The melamine coat makes it easy to clean up and, even though the table tops are scuffed, stained and dinged, when I need to replace them it will be easy and cheap to do. The Alex cabinets work well for the sides and, on one, I have a filing cabinet supporting the middle of the table so it's extra strong. I had a Canon pro printer on one for years, it is a huge and heavy printer, but never had any issues with it.

[@Afkpicks]

Great video thinking about redoing my whole gaming setup for my room.

[@jemirokasih]

Hay Matt, thank you, it help me to measure this product

[@ei..]

I had a dual monitor arm on a linnmon desk. One day i heard some cracking. Looking at the mounting point for the monitor arm, and it was halfway inside the table.

[@MattieKB]

Einar Johnsen did you mount it in the center where the particle board is? or where the honeycomb cardboard is?

[@markbrannan239]

well happy i found the exact answer to the exact desk i wanted xD Thanks!

[@thox_akihiko]

woooo..thank you so much for making this video bro!

[@Sherif.1988]

just watched to see that one part where you break it , and it was all worth it.

[@josesadventures1624]

I would recommend putting the leg in the middle mainly because it’s a lot more sturdy with it

[@YarizGaming]

Thank you for this video, it's really precious :)

[@Nicolebrooke18]

Appreciate this! Needed something cheap for my moms vanity because the drawers I got were a little over 200 bucks and got a custom cut plexiglass for the tabletop but couldn’t decide what top to get, this helped a ton!

[@Ashley-wm6me]

him: *it's pretty strong!* thumbnail: *am I a joke to you?*

[@ALMeNhaLii28b72dcc]

Thanks for the video man 😂🤘🏽

[@TheCelecis]

Actually someone that just plain explained that the drawers don't screw to the table! Thank you I was curious

[@coolhawk2003]

Loving it. Great video

[@jimmywohlers8888]

6:07 Literally laughed for about 5 mins straight

[@thequietkid8913]

I had a smile during .911 second

[@fd-champz8184]

Same I died when he jumped onto it and reading all these comments is having me cry of laughter 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😅😅😅

[@Zachynx]

This video has helped me alot with knowing what i should get to prevent the sag in the middle thank you very much :D and i subscribed to you

[@MattieKB]

zac19m Woohoo! Glad it helped! Any other desk video recommendations? these videos do really well.

[@Zachynx]

@@MattieKB i dont have any recommendations right now for any desk the only good desk i have had is the arrozi arena gaming desk but if i find any i will tell you

[@NostradAlex]

Thank you for doing this video.

[@yellofury]

thats why there is the middle leg setup lol. Pretty amazing for the materials!!!

[@gur24sewak]

lmaooo hilarious and very informative!

[@lfnotmethenwho]

Best test ever

[@MattieKB]

I did it for SCIENCE!!... and for fun... and for views... XD

[@EarthquakeCL]

06:40 the same pattern that use a basic door (only more compact), 4 sticks to form the frame and inside this type of honeycomb pattern, so it's a horizontal door.

[@marino7544]

Great video dude!

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

How to sell me a table in less than 8 minutes XD

[@tuanz8009]

The thumbnail brought me here.. 👌🏻

[@Elephantine999]

Great test!

[@ivanng3140]

Thanks for the test , like.

[@canuck5896]

Me: "Matt's Tech Tips .. cool. I'll get some solid advice on tech related issues." Matt: Watch me practice for my career as a WWE wrestler.

[@Elitezombie03]

Do you know if the particle board goes through the table in a straight line or if there at just blocks where the pre drilled holes are?

[@iamKB590]

Thanks for this man!

[@EL-Sannin]

Thank God for this video! I thank you & saluted you! U saved my time & money

[@olip3174]

This was recommended to me after I broke my IKEA desk in half from rage ironic

[@tijuu_]

I got this literally last week, guess I know what I'm doing this weekend

[@johnfurman5946]

Idk why I expected this to just be a video of him repeatedly jumping on it until it breaks lmao

[@yarinvaknin5964]

The design is very beautiful

[@TheBinklemNetwork]

Man willing to jump onto his desk to break it: doesn't even ask for a like or sub Me: TAKE IT! TAKE MY SUB AND LIKE! I EVEN RANG THAT BELL!

[@HigherGroundJar]

Lol

[@maelstrom5230]

6:19 is what you're looking for ;)

[@Bingo2501]

Things I have not done so far: jumping on my Ikea table. Looks like fun, I gotta try it some day. :D

[@pandorum602]

Crazy how i been looking for this exact video, i want to buy that same set up but was curious of how strong it is

[@aspieantics9817]

Tell ya what, im actually applauding ikea for this one. If you were to use a similar board with 4 legs; thatll cost you about £20. £20 for a sturdy desk. Im genuinely surprised with this

[@zqwc]

Ikea: How can we make this wooden tabletop cheaper? Designer: Make it out of cardboard.

[@kadenburton7450]

Most desks and doors are made from cardboard. Its not just ikea

[@JohnSmith-yf5bk]

@@kadenburton7450 “Most?” Definitely not true. I live in California and I’ve never been in a house with cardboard doors. Same for desks; the only time you’ll generally see fake-wood desks is at school, libraries, and in your buddy’s first apartment because he wanted cheap, light furniture to carry up to his room lol.

[@jchr3975]

My heart dropped when you stood on it and all I see is the table bend

[@p90iq]

What a beautiful room

[@the_nuggetz1282]

I’ve had this desk for over a year and never knew it was cardboard. I thought it was made out of complete wood, I wanted to buy another one and saw it in half to make a custom one. I’m glad I watched this before, I would’ve been shocked 😂

[@Babuo494]

is this a good desk

[@the_nuggetz1282]

CRACK TRICKS hell yea. I have my tv of 43 inches on it, a stand with my laptop when I do homework, it also fits my ps4 and Xbox as well. This desk is amazing and it’s cheap as well. It be best if you put it on wood tho, it doesn’t do good on carpet. They have different size ones at ikea, if you got one near you, I’d pick it up. With the 4 legs it cost me around $35 I think, buy a drill from ikea tho. You’ll need one to build the table unless you got some jacked ass arms to build it with just a screw driver

[@Babuo494]

@@the_nuggetz1282 didn't expect a fast reply, thanks for sharing 😂😂

[@ryanwyd_]

It’s not stable cuz u didn’t by the middle leg to hold up the center Also get a mousepad and u won’t have scratches

[@homechoicehk]

Thanks for sharing

[@salvadormora3331]

Glad the thumbnail wasn’t click bait!

[@Dirhtt]

Ik the desk won’t break because of the 27 pound pc but I’d be scared to test that

[@vincentrobinette1507]

If you're ever nervous, just try sitting on it. If it holds your weight, you can safely place your expensive electronic equipment on it.

[@domojim]

6:20 FROM THE TOP ROPE

[@walt2160]

Thank you Matt!

[@vincentrobinette1507]

I would have liked to see you place the two cabinets farther apart, so the support points would be farther apart. I wanted to see how much it could actually flex, without breaking. I think if you would have left a 4" margin on each end, it would have held you sitting in the middle, but you would have felt much more flexure. This really was a fun video to watch. I'm always curious about how much something will hold, before failure.