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Mounts, Arms & Stands: Comparisons and Installation Methods

In-depth comparisons of mounting approaches, mechanisms, and form factors—including wall vs. desk, clamp/grommet/bolt-through, gas spring vs. counterbalance—and guidance on choosing the right installation for your space.

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Home Office vs Studio Monitor Arms: Durability & Precision

Home Office vs Studio Monitor Arms: Durability & Precision

Understand why stability - not just ergonomics - determines color accuracy, and how consumer arms introduce drift, vibration, and cable noise that skew perception. Get a practical verification workflow - environment checks, COG and displacement tests, and manufacturer questions - to select and validate a true studio‑grade mount.

3rd Oct7 min read
Gas Spring vs Counterbalance Monitor Arms: Beat Sagging Forever

Gas Spring vs Counterbalance Monitor Arms: Beat Sagging Forever

Learn how gas and coil counterbalance systems differ in stability, durability, and maintenance to prevent sagging and reduce total cost of ownership. Get tiered recommendations, warranty checks, and a TCO tool to match the right arm to ultrawides and your workflow.

3rd Oct6 min read
Monitor Stand Riser Comparison: Verified Weight & Desk Fit

Monitor Stand Riser Comparison: Verified Weight & Desk Fit

Choose a stable monitor riser or arm with lab-verified load formulas (COG, depth, torque), desk-depth and height-travel targets, and practical fit checks. It flags VESA and clamp pitfalls and clarifies when a riser beats an arm, helping avoid wobble, sag, and eye strain.

3rd Oct6 min read
Space-Saving Monitor Mounts: Wall vs Desk

Space-Saving Monitor Mounts: Wall vs Desk

Cut through the wall vs desk decision with clear guidance on space efficiency, installation, cable management, ergonomics, and total cost of ownership. Get tiered recommendations and price ranges that maximize desk space and long-term value.

3rd Oct9 min read
Clamp vs Grommet vs Bolt: Monitor Desk Thickness Tested

Clamp vs Grommet vs Bolt: Monitor Desk Thickness Tested

Compare clamp, grommet, and bolt-through mounts using tested thickness ranges to choose the most stable, long-term solution for your desk. Measure your desk's thickness and material to match the right mount and avoid wobble, surface damage, and costly replacements.

3rd Oct9 min read