The best monitor arms for your home office setup

If you’re anything like we are, your home office has evolved extensively over the last few years. Whether you started with a standing desk or a new desktop, you may be looking for even more gadgets to make your life easier. One such item is a new way to hold your one — or many — computer monitors. Whether you want to upgrade for work or play, here are the best monitor arms you can buy.

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We know that not every work-from-home setup is created equally, so we’ve tried to cover all the bases. You’ll find single and dual-monitor options and even one model that can support up to 30 pounds. Ready to elevate your experience? Let’s get to it.

How to choose the best monitor arm

Not all desks are created equal, but you know that already. If you’re looking to upgrade your home office with a monitor arm, the first thing is to make sure it fits on your desk. The most common options are adjustable clamps or screws, and both have their advantages. While a screw is likely to be more secure, it’s tougher to move in case you upgrade your desk. A clamp, on the other hand, will be easy to move but stands a better chance of coming loose.

You’ll also want to consider how many monitors you need to mount. Many of our picks are available as single arms, but some come in double mount configurations, too. It’s easier to position a single monitor, and you can usually find flexible, affordable options. Once you bring a second monitor into the mix, you may have to worry about how much space each display takes up. Some of our picks, like the vivo, take care of this already by moving both monitors to the same height.

One final thing to consider is how much you want to put your monitor arm through. It’s easy to buy an inexpensive option, but it’s less likely to support heavier weights. You might also want a tougher arm if you’re working in a shop or manufacturing environment.

The best monitor arms:

Editor’s note: We’ll be sure to keep this list of the best monitor arms updated as we find new offerings.

Amazon Basics Single

Our first pick is a simple approach from Amazon Basics. It’s built to hold a single screen, and you can use multiple pivot points to position your monitor anywhere within a 25-inch radius. The Amazon Basics arm attaches to most any desk, thanks to a basic clamp design. This is a great pick for pretty much any LCD measuring up to 32 inches and weighing 25 pounds. You can also pop between landscape and portrait orientations in mere seconds.

vivo Dual LCD monitor arm

If you’re working with a multi-screen setup, you’ll need a more substantial option than the Amazon Basics offering — one like this vivo Dual arm. It’s slightly less adjustable and only moves vertically or horizontally, but you can get a 17-inch or 39-inch pole for added height. You can position each monitor individually to have one in portrait and the other in landscape orientation. vivo’s Dual monitor arm relies on a similar clamp to the Amazon Basics option, so it should take seconds to set up.

Vari Dual monitor arm

Vari not only makes one of our preferred standing desks, but you can also get a flexible arm to match. Available as either a single or dual screen mount, Vari’s option can extend up to 29 inches and support 19.8 pounds. It’s fully adjustable and looks more like a pair of robot arms than a desktop accessory. Both connection points are also VESA-compatible, so you shouldn’t have to worry about your support. You can rotate either side a full 360 degrees for total freedom for your desk.

Fully Jarvis Single

We’ve tested and enjoyed the Fully Jarvis standing desk, so it makes sense that the available monitor arm is another solid accessory. You won’t be able to do quite as much with the bottom arm as it only rotates, but the top arm is highly flexible. Fully’s offering can support a VESA compatible monitor measuring up to 32-inches across and weighing up to 19.8 pounds. It comes in black like most options, and you can choose either a single or dual version.

Ergotron LX Extendable Single

Like many monitor arm recommendations, the Ergotron LX is extremely flexible. It extends up to 25 inches in any direction, and it raises and lowers on a 13-inch pole. Ergotron’s LX is one of the toughest options on the list, supporting screens up to 34 inches across and weighing up to 25 pounds. Thanks to the simple clamp design, you should have no problem attaching the LX to your desk.

Huanuo Single Monitor Mount

If you’re looking to keep your costs to a minimum, this monitor arm from Huanuo is a great pick. It comes in at under $40 and is an Amazon’s Choice product. You can attach monitors between 13 and 30 inches to the adjustable VESA mount, and the arm is rated for up to 14 pounds. The height adjusts from flat up to 18 inches, and it’s rated for about 20,000 adjustments. You can screw the Huanuo monitor mount onto the edge of your desk, which means there are no limits to where it should fit.