VIVOPremium Aluminum Full Motion Single Monitor Desk Mount Stand with Lift Engine Arm, Pole Extension, and USB Ports, Fits Screens up to 32 inches, STAND-V101BDU

i have a few 1.2 lb lightweight usb external monitors i like to use along with my main monitors. i've tried many different types but either the arm doesn't extend much (the straight pole types without elbows), or the minimum weight requirement is too high (allowing for only the highest position). this definitely fits the bill. i was skeptical at first, but after turning the adjustment screw many times over, it actually was detensioned enough to hold a 1.2 lb monitor.the clamp is better than most, arm design is simple and robust, seems to be made out of sturdy materials.the flaw i mention in the title is due to where the VESA plate attaches to the arm- it's just not stable, meaning there's a bit of play. it's really unfortunate, but most of the sub-$100 arms seems to be like this. so although not perfect, still giving it 5 stars.really don't care for the usb ports at the front as if i need more ports, i'd rather get a dedicated unit for it, and not try to have my monitor arm do too much. actually i think it cheapens the look a bit by trying to do too much.i also don't dig the logo on the clamp much. i generally do not like logos on products but this logo isn't very aethetic. if this product proves worthy to keep after 30 days without issues, i'll be looking to erase the logo off.otherwise, seems to be a very nice product, and so far worth the premium

If you ask me, this is the end stage of monitor arm design. This thing is made 90% out of metal materials, so you actually feel confident mounting your expensive tech on it. The way it attaches to your desk is brilliant, low profile, less of a hassle, and will keep the back of your desk tidy and free of those annoying twist knob style adjustors. It is absolutely effortless to move your monitor around once installed. On-unit cable management is always a huge plus. It's less bulky than other arms out there. Then there's the price... You can find similarly designed arms out there, but you'll be paying dearly for them. VIVO wins again in the price category. For me, this is the only option. I will not buy anything else, and in my humble opinion, neither should you.

Once installed, setup and adjusted, i was able to get my monitors exactly where they're needed. For me, i had to loosen the tension screw quite a bit because my monitors are fairly light. Good news is that there is a wide range of tension to be able to support much heavier monitors. The tilt and rotate features are excellent. Its solid and sturdy with well thoughtout features. I also have more height available than I need, suggesting that it will work well for taller people (>6ft.), too! I need something that allows me to not need to look down or up at my screens. I need them exactly eye level, reducing physical strain during extended use and I was able to acheive my goal.If you're taller than most, this is the one to get. If you're between 5'5" and 6ft., you could also benefit because often, even the shorter ones still aren't tall enough to make the screens exactly eye level. And they're not nearly as adjustable.If you're below 5'5" tall, you might not need this to be able to adjust your monitors to exactly eye level, depending on your desk and chair setup. But you might end up liking it anyway because of the range of motion available. Maybe your current stand is too tall and you need something to bring the screens lower to you - this one can do that as well!Overall, I'd recommend this over the shorter, less adjustable models for most people, for most setups.

Pros -- sleek and stylish- supports my 27" dell monitor- Easy installation and adjustments- Extends very far and can go decently highCons -- Everything's a little wobbly and has play to it which (but it's not a deal breaker for me tbh)- Tilting mechanism I feel like could be better cuz it seems to drop pretty easy but it holds my monitor- The easy connect vesa adapter is cool but it's not solid and also has some wobble to it (again it's eh)Other mentions- yes, you can use it as a Z shape and fold over itself- the vesa adapter part is about about 3.5 inches long so if u want to put it as far away from your face it's not FLUSH against the wall- you'd have to move you desk about 3 inches away from the wall to get it line up the monitor screen with the edge of your desk.- overall it's a little pricy and could be better sturdy wise and wobbliness but it's still stable and I'm happy with it.- do I recommend it? Sure if you don't mind $60 but there's definitely cheaper

How did I go about all these years without these?! I recently decided to go the ultrawide route and wanted a vertical setup and my oh my, I absolutely am overjoyed with how it turned out. I have so much desk space I almost don't know what to do with it all. I have an IKEA Fredde desk and the clamps fit just right. I had to put a piece of wood under one bit, but a few weeks in and it seems to be holding up just fine. Super easy to install and make adjustments. I posted this item to my Discord group and will highly recommend this to anyone looking to upgrade their setup.