We tried: ACGAM JSZ-3 motorized table frame – when good became even better!

The ACGAM JSZ-3, like its predecessor, has become perfect!

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Introductory

Sometime a year and a half ago, I wrote about the ACGAM ET225E desk, which I use myself. It's no exaggeration to say that the desk is a flawless piece, durable, strong, quiet, and does its job unnoticed, even though I adjust its height quite often.

As I wrote in my review at the time, I've been wanting a desk like this for a long time, because I've had the chance to try out a height-adjustable desk at work. All in all, it's much better than a traditional one, because an adjustable desk allows you to adjust your height, and you can also work standing up, which is a big change after sitting for 8+ hours a day.

Last year, around the middle of the year, the ACGAM ET225E disappeared from the store's offer. I was very sad because the device was surprisingly cheap compared to domestic prices, even though there was really no fault to be found in it.

Of course, we soon got an answer to the reason for its disappearance, as its successor has arrived, the subject of my article today, the ACGAM JSZ-3. In this review, I will describe what has changed compared to its predecessor, and we will find out if it is still as good a buy as before. (spoiler: yes!)

ACGAM JSZ-3 – specification

The ACGAM JSZ-3 model is the manufacturer's latest development in the field of height-adjustable table frames, which has brought a number of technical innovations. The frame, available in black and white, has a full height range of 62 cm to 127 cm (including the thickness of the table top), which practically covers all possible needs, whether it is for shorter or taller users, or even children.

It also offers a very flexible solution in terms of width, as it can be adjusted from 105 cm to 170 cm, making it compatible with practically any tabletop between 120 × 60 cm and 180 × 80 cm. This also means that it is not only compatible with the tabletop that comes with it at the factory. If you have an older tabletop, you can use that too, or buy a cheaper one at home (if you can find one).

The soul of the system is provided by two powerful motors that work at a lifting speed of 30 mm/second, while their noise level does not exceed 45 dB. In practice, this means that adjusting the height of the table is a quick and quiet process, without disturbing those working in the environment. Three memory positions allow you to recall frequently used heights with a single press of a button, which significantly facilitates daily use.

This model also excels in terms of safety: it has impact sensor protection (both downwards and upwards) and an automatic locking function. Its load capacity is 120 kg, which is more than enough to hold multiple monitors, computers and other office equipment. The 3-phase leg design increases stability, so it works reliably even under maximum load.

In terms of power supply, it operates with a universal 100-240V input voltage and has the necessary international certifications (CE, FCC, UL). The package comes in a box weighing 29 kg, measuring 105 × 31,4 × 19,5 cm, and contains the complete frame set, power cable, and detailed user manual.

Advanced settings and error codes

Setting altitude limits

The table system allows you to adjust the height limits. The adjustment procedure is as follows:

• Set the current altitude to the desired altitude limit, then press the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. A beep will sound indicating that the limit position has been saved successfully.
• You can set the lower limit position at the bottom of the movement range and the upper limit position at the top of the movement range.

There are two methods available to delete height limits:

1. Move the table to the current position where you want to delete the height limit.
2. Or set the table to the highest or lowest limit position and press the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. A beep will sound indicating that the limit has been cleared successfully.

Factory reset

If the system needs to be reset to a new position or to restore the factory settings, press the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons simultaneously. After 10 seconds, you will hear a beep and the parameters will be restored to the factory settings. Then the system will restart.

Setting a timer

To set the time for switching between sitting and standing, press the “1” and “3” buttons simultaneously. The display will show “0.5h”. Use the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons to set the time between 0,5 and 5 hours. The setting will be saved automatically after 2 seconds and the display will show a flashing “-” to indicate that the timer is running. When the timer expires, you will hear 5 beeps and the display will wake up automatically.

Troubleshooting

Error code	Problem	Solution
E01	Supply voltage above 45V	Check the main power supply
E02	Height difference between screws more than 1 cm	Initialization
E04	No connection or communication error on the control panel	Check the control panel cable
E05	Obstacle detection	Release the button and try again.
E06	Main power supply fault, below 20V	Replace the power supply or check the connection
E07	Protection has been activated, below 20V	Reconnect to power source
E08	The table wobbles during operation.	Initialization
HOT	The power supply was too hot or operated for more than 2 minutes within 18 minutes	Wait for the power supply to cool down, then let the system rest for 18 minutes
E11	Motor 1: No connection	Check the motor cable
E12	Motor 1: Current pattern error	Replace the control panel
E13	Motor 1: Phase loss, phase wire disconnected	Check the motor for incorrect phase wire connections.
E14	Motor 1: Hall error or Hall wire disconnected	Check the Hall sensor or wiring
E15	Motor 1: Internal short circuit	Replace the motor
E16	Engine 1: Blocked	Initialization
E17	Motor 1: Wrong direction of rotation	Replace motor wires or Hall wires
E18	Motor 1: Overload	Reduce the load

The error codes for Motor 2 (E21-E27) indicate similar problems and solutions as those for Motor 1.

 Internal parameters and installation height settings

To access and modify the system's internal parameters, follow these steps:

• Press the “SET” button for 5 seconds to enter the setting interface. The display will show “Sx”, where “x” flashes, indicating the parameter group.
• Press the “SET” button to select and set the specific parameter group.
• Use the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons to change the value of the selected parameter.
• Use the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons to switch between parameters.
• Press the “SET” button to save the settings and exit the interface.

The following parameters can be set:

A. S-1: Unit setting

When “S-1” is displayed, 0 indicates metric (cm) and 1 indicates imperial (inch).

B. S-2: Sensor accuracy when blocked

Sets the sensor's accuracy when detecting obstacles. A value of 0 is the most sensitive setting, and a value of 1 is the least sensitive setting.

C. S-3: Upward sensing accuracy

Sets the accuracy of obstacle detection during upward movement. A value of 0 is the most sensitive (off), and a value of 8 is the least sensitive setting.

D. S-4: Downward sensing accuracy

Sets the accuracy of obstacle detection during downward movement. A value of 0 is the most sensitive (off), and a value of 8 is the least sensitive setting.

E. S-5: Installation distance

Sets the installation distance in centimeters.

F. S-6: Save mode setting

The value 0 means the operation of loosening and stopping by pressing the saved position button. The value 1 means the automatic running to the saved position by pressing the button. If the saved position button is held down, the system will stop when any button is pressed.

G. S-7: Automatic test setting

A value of 0 disables the 18-minute auto-test. If you set a value of 1, the system will automatically turn on and off after 18 minutes, and cycle back and forth between the lower and upper limits for 10-52 seconds, then stop. In an infinite cycle.

H. S-8: Table tilt sensitivity

Adjusts the sensitivity of the table tilt. This setting prevents screws from breaking or the table from becoming unstable. A value of 0 means a tilt angle of 0,5-4°, a value of 1 means a tilt angle of 1-8°.

Comment: It is recommended to record the original values ​​before changing the parameters. Incorrect settings may cause the table to become unstable or malfunction.

ACGAM ET225E VS. ACGAM JSZ-3 – so what has changed?

At first glance, not much, but at second glance, almost everything.

The only thing that remained unchanged was the part of the ladder frame that connects the legs, and the crossbar that is screwed onto the legs. Almost everything else has changed!

The new one is on the left, the old one is on the right

The ACGAM JSZ-3 has a load capacity of 120 kilograms, but if I understand correctly, this refers to the load capacity of the frame, just like its predecessor. The old version had a maximum load capacity of 100 kilograms, but I don't see any data on the JSZ-3 regarding how much weight it can lift.

The structure has changed.

The most noticeable thing about the table legs is that the plastic parts on the ends are gone, and the entire leg is made of metal. I suspect that plastic was a more fragile solution, and it also means they could save one (to be exact, four) more parts.

The new one is on the left, the old one is on the right

It is striking that compared to its predecessor, the ACGAM JSZ-3 telescope is reversed, meaning the thickest part is at the bottom, the thinnest at the top, while in the predecessor it was the other way around. I note that I did not understand the reason there either, due to the larger diameter, in principle we should get at least a more stable structure, and in addition, the mass at the top, at the table top, is also less if the thin part is at the top, so according to common sense, we see the better solution in the case of the JSZ-3. Perhaps it is that in the case of the ET225E, due to the reversed position, less dirt can get into the structure. If anything gets in at all.

Much less screws

The motor on top of the legs has also changed. I think the motor itself has changed, but the structure itself is certain. The whole thing is enclosed between thick metal plates, while the old solution had a bar connecting the legs that protected the plastic housing from the sides. This also seems like a better solution.

The electronics have also changed. In the case of the ACGAM ET225E, it consisted of 3 elements. There were two boxes with some electronics and a row of buttons that we could control. These had to be connected with cables. With the ACGAM JSZ-3, however, we get one box with electronics and the row of buttons, so there is one box less, so there are fewer cables, it is easier to route the strings and connect the things.

Older table

The weight of the table has also changed, the ACGAM JSZ-3 weighs 29 kilograms, compared to the 24 kilograms of its predecessor. It is suspected that this has also made the structure more durable.

Another table

The assembly has also changed, although not much. It has definitely become simpler. Compared to its predecessor, we got 5 different types of screws for assembly, while the ACGAM JSZ-3 has two types. I probably don't need to say that the assembly is made much easier by figuring out which screw goes where, but also by the fact that the ACGAM JSZ-3 has fewer screws to screw in. Essentially, there is one type for the table frame, another for the table top, and that's it.

The ACGAM JSZ-3 also comes with a cable tie, which you can use to secure the cables to the bottom of the tabletop, and plastic spacers that provide a slightly looser connection between the tabletop and the metal frame.

Older table

The operation has also changed, although not much. The maximum height and minimum height have remained the same, at least on paper, because as I see it, the JSZ-3 is about 2-2,5 centimeters lower in the lowest position. In the case of the ACGAM ET225E, the manufacturer did not specify the height adjustment speed, but they did for the ACGAM JSZ-3, and the speed is 30 millimeters/second. It is interesting that, even if only very, very minimally, the older version is faster.

Another table

What has changed, however, and this is a significant difference in feel and use, is that the ACGAM JSZ-3 starts slowly both downwards and upwards, thus reaching a speed of 3 millimeters per second, while its predecessor essentially moves at this speed immediately when you press the button. This is not actually a tragedy, not at all, but the operation of the ACGAM JSZ-3 still seems more civilized with this small change.

Experiences

This chapter won't be long, because the table is practically flawless. I can't fault it in any way. It's strong, durable, just like its predecessor. There are no paper-thin metal frames here, typical of cheap Chinese manufacturers, everything is robust and heavy and of course sufficiently rigid.

The motors have become noticeably stronger. Of course, I have lost a little weight since the previous test, but regardless of this (since both table frames are here in the office) the lifting is noticeably safer, I feel less strenuous when I have to be lifted. And I had to lift it myself, so I tested its load capacity. Since I weigh well over 90 kilos, you can be sure that the ACGAM JSZ-3 can handle this weight.

However, I must note that the motor overheats quite quickly in the case of both the predecessor and the ACGAM JSZ-3 if it has to move a mass of around 100 kilos. So on the one hand, it is great that the table can move such a heavy mass, but on the other hand, these values ​​​​result in quite intense operation. It is also true that there are probably few people who load their table with a mass of around 100 kilos, because even if the computer has to be lifted, there will not be such a mass, even with multiple monitors.

That's about it. Everything works well. There are also three memory-adjustable heights here, which can be accessed with the push of a button, there is stepless height adjustment, there is collision protection, the motor is protected against overload and overheating. The frame is still damn strong, the motors are great, they work almost silently and are insanely powerful. There really is nothing to mess with.

Finally, the only small thing I can relate to. Some competitors already have a USB charger on the table, which would have been nice here too. Which would be nice, but in this price range, the cable guide rail, the hidden socket that can be installed, and the like are not yet available. There are tables that are expandable in this kind of modular system, but their price is somewhere between the starry sky and infinity. At least for me.

Conclusion and price

There will certainly be many who will say at first glance that this table is not cheap, we can get a motorized table at home for this much. They will be right!

However, this truth would be about as if we were to say that there is no difference between a Suzuki and a Mercedes, since both are cars, they have four wheels, you can get in both and they will take you from A to B. And that is true.

However, if you take a closer look at what you get for that much money here at home, you will realize that it is not like the ACGAM JSZ-3 in terms of knowledge, capabilities, appearance, or materials. What does this mean in practice?

For the price of the ACGAM JSZ-3, we only get a table with a smaller height range (72-114 cm VS. 60-127 cm), we only get a much smaller load capacity (70 Kg VS. 120 Kg), we only get one with a smaller table top (60 x 120 cm VS. max. 80 x 180 cm), we only get a different, simpler structure (1 motor structure VS. 2 motor structure). I don't think this needs to be explained further, the numbers speak for themselves.

I must point out, however, that cheap tables with a single motor are even more flimsy at first glance, because the motor, for example, is not hidden, but something resembling a car wiper motor that sticks out from the table frame. In addition, if there is one motor, the only way to ensure simultaneous movement of both legs is if there is a linkage leading from one motor to both legs. In the case of two motors, however, such an overly complicated structure is not needed, since one motor works for each leg.

How much does an equivalent table cost here in your country?

I used the product search engine as a basis, according to which the cheapest two-motor table frame costs 43 thousand forints more than the ACGAM JSZ-3, but the adjustable height range is smaller, between 70 and 120 centimeters. But let's consider that this table frame is very similar to the ACGAM JSZ-3, but the price is more than 50 percent higher. I think this is more than enough reason to choose the ACGAM JSZ-3.

Okay, so finally, the real price now. You can buy the table as a frame, but you can also buy a table top. If you don't have a top, I recommend buying one, as I wrote, I bought it for my own table and the quality is good, so you don't have to be afraid of it.

For the table frame, 25CAMP04 use coupon code, this will reduce the price HUF 75 If you've shopped at Geekbuying before, you probably have some G-coins to spend, which you get for your purchases. With this and the coupon, I can reduce the price of the table frame by up to 73 forints.

If you would like to buy a table top, use the 25CAMP05 coupon code, so the table frame comes with the sheet HUF 99It costs 97. With the G-coin and the coupon, I was able to cut the price down to 300.

By the way, you can vary the color of the frame and the tabletop in many ways. This means that the frame (legs) can be black or white, the tabletop can be wood-patterned, or white and black. So you can vary the colors in many ways.

If you would like to purchase such a frame, you can find them at the following links:

ACGAM JSZ-3 black frame without table top or with a top of your choice of color

ACGAM JSZ-3 white frame without table top or with top in a choice of colors

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ACGAM JSZ-3 – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

1. In what height range can the ACGAM JSZ-3 table frame be adjusted?

The ACGAM JSZ-3 table frame is adjustable in height between 62-127 cm (including the thickness of the table top), which covers practically all user needs, whether shorter or taller people.

2. What is the load capacity of the ACGAM JSZ-3?

The ACGAM JSZ-3 has a load capacity of 120 kg, which is more than enough to hold multiple monitors, computers and other office equipment, and can even support the user's weight for a short time.

3. What width of tabletop is the ACGAM JSZ-3 compatible with?

The ACGAM JSZ-3 frame is adjustable in width between 105-170 cm, making it compatible with practically any tabletop between 120×60 cm and 180×80 cm.

4. How noisy is the operation of the ACGAM JSZ-3?

The ACGAM JSZ-3 motors are extremely quiet, their noise level does not exceed 45 dB, so they do not disturb those working in the environment.

5. Does the ACGAM JSZ-3 table frame have a safety feature?

Yes, the ACGAM JSZ-3 has impact sensor protection (both downwards and upwards), an automatic closing function, and overload and overheating protection.

6. How quickly does the ACGAM JSZ-3 change altitude?

The ACGAM JSZ-3's two powerful motors operate at a lifting speed of 30 mm/second and accelerate gradually compared to the previous model, resulting in smoother operation.

7. How many memory positions can be set on the ACGAM JSZ-3 controller?

The ACGAM JSZ-3 controller can be set to three different memory positions, allowing you to recall frequently used heights with a single button press.

8. What colors is the ACGAM JSZ-3 table frame available in?

The ACGAM JSZ-3 table frame is available in black and white, and the table top is available in white, black and wood grain finishes.

9. Is the ACGAM JSZ-3 table easy to assemble?

The assembly of the ACGAM JSZ-3 has become easier compared to the previous model, using only two types of screws for assembly and there are also fewer screws to tighten.

10. How much does the ACGAM JSZ-3 table frame cost and where can I buy it?

The ACGAM JSZ-3 table frame is available for 25 forints with coupon code (04CAMP75.500), and with the table top for 99.440 forints (with coupon code 25CAMP05). It can be purchased at the Geekbuying web store, where you can get an additional discount with G-coins.