Studio Display VESA Mount under $100?

[zach-coleman]

Anyone have a recommendation for title? I’m caught between the VESA mount and the tilt/height model. It feels like it I’m gonna spend over $100 for a mount I might as well just pay the upcharge from apple. Most arms I find on Amazon that say they support 14+ pounds have several reviews saying that the arm only supports about half of its rated weight.

Prefer to hear from someone who personally owns the arm, and no drilling required. Thanks!

 

[usagora]

Are you wanting something free-standing or wall-mounted?

 

[zach-coleman]

Are you wanting something free-standing or wall-mounted?

Free standing. Will be a long time before I live anywhere I can drill in.

 

[usagora]

Free standing. Will be a long time before I live anywhere I can drill in.

Single LCD Computer Monitor Free-Standing Desk Stand Mount Riser for 13 inch to 32 inch Screen with Swivel, Height Adjustable, Rotation, Vesa Base Stand Holds One (1) Screen up to 77Lbs(HT05B-001))

Single LCD Computer Monitor Free-Standing Desk Stand Mount Riser for 13 inch to 32 inch Screen with Swivel, Height Adjustable, Rotation, Vesa Base Stand Holds One (1) Screen up to 77Lbs(HT05B-001))

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Pretty much every outstanding product I've purchased from Amazon has some negative reviews from people who say it's trash or doesn't work when it actually does (and of course there's the special people who rate a product 1 star but are reviewing the seller/delivery service instead of the product). They're normally not telling you all the details or telling them accurately. If I put stock in them, I'd never buy anything. A 4.5 star rating over 3000 reviews on the stand above indicates to me that it works as advertised.

 

[enricoclaudio]

Up your budget by $89 and go with an Ergotron LX and call it a day. I got my Ergotron LX 11 years ago and still it performs like day one.

Ergotron – LX Premium Single Monitor Arm, VESA Desk Mount – for Monitors Up to 34 Inches, 7 to 25 lbs – Polished Aluminum

Single LCD desk mount frees up space and allows positioning of your monitor to reduce eye, back and neck strain. Polished aluminum construction offers greater durability and enhanced aesthetics. Constant Force lift technology provides fluid, one-touch adjustments. Cable management system routes c...

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[zach-coleman]

Pretty much every outstanding product I've purchased from Amazon has some negative reviews from people who say it's trash or doesn't work when it actually does (and of course there's the special people who rate a product 1 star but are reviewing the seller/delivery service instead of the product). They're normally not telling you all the details or telling them accurately. If I put stock in them, I'd never buy anything. A 4.5 star rating over 3000 reviews on the stand above indicates to me that it works as advertised.

Thanks. I'm inexperienced enough here where I was wondering if the listed maximum weight was like battery life or luminance ratings, as in maybe they're always to some degree exaggerated. Glad to know this isn't the case.

Up your budget by $89 and go with an Ergotron LX and call it a day. I got my Ergotron LX 11 years ago and still it performs like day one.

Very tempting. I'll consider this one especially considering your personal experience with the longevity.

 

[enricoclaudio]

Thanks. I'm inexperienced enough here where I was wondering if the listed maximum weight was like battery life or luminance ratings, as in maybe they're always to some degree exaggerated. Glad to know this isn't the case.


Very tempting. I'll consider this one especially considering your personal experience with the longevity.

 

[usagora]

Thanks. I'm inexperienced enough here where I was wondering if the listed maximum weight was like battery life or luminance ratings, as in maybe they're always to some degree exaggerated. Glad to know this isn't the case.

Well, even if it were, at a 77-lb. rating, it could be exaggerated 5x and still be enough to support the Studio Display ?

 

[KPOM]

Anyone have a recommendation for title? I’m caught between the VESA mount and the tilt/height model. It feels like it I’m gonna spend over $100 for a mount I might as well just pay the upcharge from apple. Most arms I find on Amazon that say they support 14+ pounds have several reviews saying that the arm only supports about half of its rated weight.

Prefer to hear from someone who personally owns the arm, and no drilling required. Thanks!

I’m using this mount. It works surprisingly well for the price.

HUANUO 17-32†Monitor Mount Stand - Single Arm Gas Spring Monitor Desk Mount Height Adjustable VESA Bracket for 17-32 Inch Flat/Curved Computer Screen - Holds up to 17.6lbs with C Clamp, Grommet Base

Improve Your Posture and Increase Your Desk Space with our HUANUO HNSS5B Monitor Stand! Are you suffering from pain in your neck and shoulders while sitting for long periods at your workstation? Have you ever complained about the mess of your desktop due to limited desk space? Now, it’s time to ...

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[Nrwrit3r]

I have the Amazon basics monitor mount (clamps onto desk). I've heard Amazon basically copied Ergotron's mount, so this one is a fantastic one for under $100. I currently have two of them and they seem to work well

 

[GoIrish213]

Count me as another vote for the Amazonbasics mount. I am using one with my studio display right now, and it is fantastic. I got a cheap, $30 random brand for my office at work, and the quality difference is night and day.

This Amazon one literally has "Patents Ergotron" on the back, so I believe that is a rebranded Ergotron model.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Premium-Single-Monitor-Stand/dp/B00MIBN16O

 

[FourOhFour]

I bet a bunch of those reviews complaining about the arm not holding the rated weight are people who didn't read the instructions. There's a screw you use to adjust the lifting force and, at least on the Ergotron and its knock-offs, you aren't gonna find it without the instructions.