Monitor stand that allows constant adjustability without failing

Get something that has a weight limit above what you need, always overspec on the weight, don't expect anything not overly expensive to work to spec. They're gone up in price now (always the case when i find a bargain), but i've found the North Bayou monitor arms to be really solid (for the price point), have two of them holding up my screens, the less versatile(less joints) one deals with more weight but it's there specifically for that reason (it's holding an older and heavier screen). There's always going to be some wobble with an arm, and the second more sturdy arm is definitely the nice arm of the two (no noticeable wobble on this one despite the weight), but then it also has a more restrictive design and less positional options (which is fine for my secondary).
 
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Goose said:
So overall would you recommend it (i'm looking for a monitor arm myself)?
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I've just fitted my benq ex3501r on an Invision MX450, and sadly I would say its not up to it. Weight limit is supposedly 12kg, and the monitor is 8.7kg, but the tilt ends up dropping forward and I just can't get the adjustment screw any tighter. After looking at the Amazon Q&A there are quite a few reports of this on larger curved screens (I guess the weight distribution is further forward, so more leverage against it), but the manufacturer has replied saying they can provide a higher tension bolt - i've messaged them for more details, so will report back with what they say, otherwise its going to have to go back :/
 
Haggisman said:
I've just fitted my benq ex3501r on an Invision MX450, and sadly I would say its not up to it. Weight limit is supposedly 12kg, and the monitor is 8.7kg, but the tilt ends up dropping forward and I just can't get the adjustment screw any tighter. After looking at the Amazon Q&A there are quite a few reports of this on larger curved screens (I guess the weight distribution is further forward, so more leverage against it), but the manufacturer has replied saying they can provide a higher tension bolt - i've messaged them for more details, so will report back with what they say, otherwise its going to have to go back :/
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What was the result on this? Did you end up sending it back or get the issue resolved with a replacement bolt? I look over lots of arms on the cheap end (looking out for something i might swing a family member or friend into trying out such that they're not sat awkwardly looking at the screen or propping it up on boxes), so it's always interesting to hear what actual people say, vs the various bots and incentivized reviews you see on *that place*.
 
Sorry, yes I should have replied. Invision were great, and sent me out a replacement bolt straight away. Fitted it and it held both the 35" BenQ and now the 38" Aw3821dw I recently replaced it with, would definitely recommend :)
 
Haggisman said:
Sorry, yes I should have replied. Invision were great, and sent me out a replacement bolt straight away. Fitted it and it held both the 35" BenQ and now the 38" Aw3821dw I recently replaced it with, would definitely recommend :)
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I'd hope in future if they're listing a supported weight of 12kg that the higher tension bolt gets included in the box. Thanks for the update, glad you were able to get it sorted and that Invision came through for you.
 
t31os said:
I'd hope in future if they're listing a supported weight of 12kg that the higher tension bolt gets included in the box. Thanks for the update, glad you were able to get it sorted and that Invision came through for you.
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I think the problem is more the leverage exerted on the joint by the curved monitor - because the weight is a lot further forward (due to the curved sides sticking it) this is higher than it would be for a flat monitor, overcoming the friction of the bolt.

In their reply to me they did say they were working on a redesign for it
 
True but your still a good chunk away from the listed weight limit, i can't imagine the curve adding an equivalent of 2kg+.

That said, the weight is more displaced and applied away from where it would usually be, so i understand your point.
 
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To add my monitor arm experiences:

I've used spring balanced Ergotron LX (and a heavy duty variant) for 7+ years and now have six in service and all have been fine even the ones that get adjusted frequently. More recently I needed to look elsewhere for a second row of monitors above my row of 3 x 32" and as Ergotron don't have anything tall enough I went with Duronic arms with their taller poles. I've got 2 gas strut and one spring balanced arm and a year in and they're fine so far (was a bit concerned about the strut models hence 2 of 3 just in case).

Overall I am very impressed with the Duronic for the money (vastly cheaper than Ergotron). They have smaller bases and not quite as heavily constructed as Ergotron but they hold the monitors really well and the ability to buy various pole sizes, spare arms etc is very handy.

One tip I suggest for multiple larger monitors (27"+) is to go with a mount per monitor even though dual/treble arms exist. I find this more stable especially if using a height adjustable desk plus it allows more positioning options and can be easier to setup.
 
t31os said:
True but your still a good chunk away from the listed weight limit, i can't imagine the curve adding an equivalent of 2kg+.

That said, the weight is more displaced and applied away from where it would usually be, so i understand your point.
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According to some quick and dirty calculations here: https://www.engineersedge.com/calculators/levers/page_levers_1.htm

12kg @ 2cm (roughly how deep the bracket is) from the joint = 240kg force required

The Benq weighs 8.7kg, and the edges are ~6cm further out than the centre

8.7kg @ 4cm (since not all the weight is further forward) from the joint = 348kg force required, so almost 50% more
 
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