Rather than being motorized or cranked, the desk's weight is counterbalanced with springs/pneumatics, similar to a garage door. Adjusting the desk is faster and easier than either a motorized or hand-cranked solution, and is completely non-electronic.
The particular desk I linked is quite expensive, there may exist cheaper knockoffs that I'm unaware of. I'm surprised I don't see more counterbalance type sit-stand desks, they're significantly more convenient.
Been using a Fully Jarvis L-shaped desk for a few months now. Self-assembly was unpleasant (not really Fully's fault - it's a complicated build no matter what). But the desk is huge and sturdy. No complaints. I think I paid $1500 or so.
Ikea makes a hand crank model called the Skarstra. Take it from someone who has owned 2 hand crank desks and recently bought a motorized one - spend the extra money to get the motor.
Cranking ur desk up and down multiple times a day every day gets old fast.
