Wall mount for 34" ultrawide

MatteRB26 · 2 Jul 2023 at 18:35

I've recently got a 34" LG UltraGear GN850 and the stand is absolutely humongous, takes up over half my desk from back to front.

I have an old metal wall mount that I've been using for years with multiple monitors over time, recently a 27" Samsung LS27A800 which according to Samsung weighs 4.4kg without the stand.

The LG apparently weights 5.5kg without the stand, I don't see why it wouldn't but fine, but any other opinions on putting the 34" on this mount? Is the size something to consider as well as the weight? It's a pretty solid mount... No movement when pushed, pulled etc and directly into a wall stud (new build) with F-O wood screws.

MatteRB26 · 3 Jul 2023 at 11:18

I put it up yesterday to see how it was, and it seemed to be fine, though there was a fair bit of movement at the final pivot point - the last vertical bolt. Probably would've been fine but took it off again while the monitor is borrowed at least!

I did a reverse image search and found what looks identical called "Leaptek Cantilever Arm..." can't post links as competitors, but the other websites list it as rated up to 10kg.

I'm not sure if the size of the monitor has any impact on how the mount would hold? Or is it all about the weight?

MatteRB26 · 3 Jul 2023 at 12:02

I feel like my lack of confidence is more my problem of always imagining the worst :cry:

It won't be used as a cantilever, it'll be tucked against the wall as in the photo.

MatteRB26 · 3 Jul 2023 at 16:17

Mcnumpty2323 said:
Screwed into stud work with decent screws
Shouldn't be an issue really
The pushing, pulling etc you did
Would have been more force exerted than the monitor weighs
If it was extended out
Would be more of a worry about leverage
On the hinged parts
But that looks decent quality mount

I thought this would all be the case, just wanted some re-assurance I suppose! So far nobody has said "oof I'd be careful" so I may just mount it up again. The first time I mounted my 2 old 24" monitors it was a scary time :cry:

It's definitely got some decent screws holding it in...

Quick edit to say I love your text blocks... especially when using an ultrawide!!