Different arms have different bases and mechanisms for attaching to your desk (or a wall), but in most cases the options we've chosen attach to your desk using a clamp system that doesn't require any work on the desk itself.Monitor Stand Riser, Klearlook Maximized Clarity Foldable Computer Monitor Stand, Adjustable Computer Stand Desk Organizer with Storage Drawer, Tablet Phone Stand for Laptop PC Printer (White) In most cases, they'll attach to to the back of your monitor with a VESA mount, which is a square arrangement of four screw holes. Most monitor arms are fairly simple to setup, but make sure you check the instructions that come with them.

Finally, although not essential, it's worth looking for monitor arms with cable management systems, which help keep those cables in order and avoid clutter at the back of your desk. This is even more the case if you use a touchscreen monitor.Ī good monitor arm should also be adjustable in terms of height, swivel and tilt in order to allow you to position it in exactly the right angle for where you'll be sitting. Firstly you want a monitor arm that's going to be solid and sturdy enough to support your monitor and allow you to move it without it feeling unstable (always check the max monitor weight, which we've listed for each item). There are several things we look for when choosing the best monitor arm – all factors that we've considered when making our selection above.

How should I choose the best monitor arm? It's a loftier version of the Ergotron LX Dual Stacking Arm (number 7 on our list) which increases the height adjustment range by an extra 6.25in / 15.8cm in addition to the 13 inches of the original arm's range.īeyond the enhanced verticality and a slightly higher price, everything is the same as its other version, including the neat design, easy setup and great cable management. A better option is to invest in the LX Desk Mount LCD Monitor Arm Tall Pole.

If you're well over six feet tall you'll find most monitor arms don't go high enough for you, leaving you with the choice of putting your seat as low as possible or simply hunching over your desk all day.

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