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Decide first between a fixed-height desk and a sit-stand one. A fixed desk is cheaper, simpler and rock solid, and suits anyone content to sit through a session. A sit-stand desk lets you raise the surface to stand and stretch during long sessions, with electric models moving at the push of a button and manual crank models saving money for slower, occasional changes.
Then match the top and the frame to your gear. Width and depth follow your monitor count and viewing distance, weight capacity has to carry a full-tower PC plus screens on arms, and the surface material sets how well it resists scratches and sweat. A melamine or laminate top over MDF is the common, durable choice, and the frame's rigidity matters more than the finish.