Choosing the right monitor arm can transform your workspace, improving both comfort and productivity. With screens playing a central role in our daily tasks, having an adjustable monitor setup helps reduce eye strain, neck pain, and poor posture. A monitor arm also allows you to customise your screen’s height, tilt, and rotation, ensuring an ergonomic workspace and clutter-free desk.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know before buying a monitor arm. From key features and benefits to choosing the best option for your setup, we’ll help you make an informed decision.
What Are the Benefits of Using a Monitor Arm?
- Improved Posture: By allowing you to adjust your monitor's height and angle, monitor arms help you maintain a neutral posture, reducing strain on your neck and back.
- Increased Productivity: A well-positioned monitor can minimise distractions and improve focus, leading to increased productivity.
- Enhanced Workspace Organisation: Monitor arms free up valuable desk space, creating a clutter-free and organised workspace. Check out our range of ergonomic desks to pair with your monitor arm.
- Reduced Eye Strain: By positioning your monitor at the correct distance and height, you can reduce eye strain and fatigue.
- Cable Management: Many monitor arms come with built-in cable management features, helping you keep your workspace tidy and professional.
What Are the Key Features to Consider When Buying a Monitor Arm?
- Weight Capacity: Ensure the monitor arm can support the weight of your monitor(s).
- Adjustability: Adjustable monitor arms will have a wider range of motion, allowing you to adjust the height, tilt, swivel, and rotation of your monitor.
- Stability: A stable monitor arm is essential for preventing wobbling and ensuring smooth adjustments.
- Ease of Use: A user-friendly design with easy-to-adjust mechanisms can save you time and effort.
- Cable Management: Consider a monitor arm with built-in cable management features to keep your workspace tidy.
- Mounting Options: Choose a mounting option that suits your desk setup, such as a clamp, grommet mount, or wall mount.
Top-Rated Monitor Arms
The Flo Monitor Arm by Colebrook Bosson Saunders is our premium, durable choice known for its sleek design and smooth adjustments. It features dynamic movement with a Geometric Spring System, ergonomic tablet compatibility, and a self-balancing head for precise positioning. A weight gauge simplifies installation, while a 3-point cable management system keeps wires tidy. The Flo Power Hub adds three USB ports, including a high-charge 2.4A port.
The Ollin monitor arm is the most dynamic on the market, supporting 0kg to 9kg for tablets, monitors, and laptops. Its smooth articulation allows fingertip adjustments, naturally improving posture, while low-to-desk geometry and enhanced tilt optimize touchscreen use. With seamless portrait-to-landscape rotation, a compact footprint, and integrated 3-point cable management, Ollin ensures a clutter-free, ergonomic workspace. Versatile fixing options accommodate various desk setups for easy installation.
The Vader Monitor Arm is a popular choice as it is an excellent monitor arm combining affordability with premium features. Its advanced gas spring mechanism ensures smooth movement, while easy height, tilt, and portrait-to-landscape adjustments enhance ergonomics. A detachable VESA plate simplifies installation, and built-in cable management keeps workspaces tidy. With a spring tension gauge for perfect balance and multiple mounting options, Vader delivers exceptional value without compromising functionality. USB charging is available as an add-on.
The Ergotron LX is one of the most versatile adjustable monitor arms, offering effortless ergonomic positioning with Constant Force™ Technology. It supports monitors up to 34", providing smooth adjustments for optimal viewing while saving space with its sleek, foldable design. Built for durability, it withstands 10,000 motion cycles, ensuring long-lasting performance in any workspace – making it an excellent choice for most home or commercial offices.
How to Buy a Monitor Arm: Six Key Questions to Ask
To choose the right monitor arm, consider the following questions:
- Weight: Can the monitor arm can support the weight of your monitor(s)?
- Desk Type: Which mounting option will best suit your desk, ie. clamp, grommet mount, or wall mount?
- Desired Adjustability: How much flexibility you need in terms of height, tilt, swivel, and rotation?
- Aesthetics: What looks good in your current or desired office space?
- Budget: What is your budget? Remember you get what you pay for, so consider warranty, quality and overall benefits when setting a budget.
- Customer Service: Who do you speak to if you have issues with set up or warranty? Opt for local teams with an "on-the-ground" customer service team to get the help you need and avoid frustration!
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