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Best Monitor Arms (2026)

12 monitor arms compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.

The best overall monitor arm is Loctek D5D Dual Arm Gas Spring Monitor Mount. The best value monitor arm is Amazon Basics Gas Spring Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount ($39.99). The cheapest is VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount STAND-V001 at $34.99. 12 monitor arms compared from $34.99 to $359 across 10 brands — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.

As of 2026-06-20

Cite this comparison Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest monitor arms is VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount STAND-V001 at $34.99; across 10 models the median price is $59.99 ($34.99–$359), every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-06-20. https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/monitor-arms/

Our data Our pay-blind pick across the 12 monitor arms we ranked is Loctek D5D Dual Arm Gas Spring Monitor Mount — the Platinum-tier leader on specs-per-dollar, never price or placement. The smart-money alternative is Amazon Basics Gas Spring Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount ($40). Category Champions, as of August 2026.

Which monitor arm should you buy?

Three buyer-intent picks from the algorithmic ranking below — no paid placement.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices verified 2026-06-20; live price may differ.

Key takeaways

  • Lowest price: VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount STAND-V001 at $34.99 (MSRP at vivo-us.com).
  • Typical price: from $34.99, median $59.99, up to $359 — across 10 priced.
  • Tracked: 12 products across 10 brands, current through 2026-06-20.
  • Compared on: Mount type, Monitors supported, Max screen size (in), Max weight per arm (lb), Vesa pattern, Height adjustment (in).

Best by the numbers

Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.

Top 3 by quality

An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.

  1. Loctek D5D Dual Arm Gas Spring Monitor Mount Loctek D5D Dual Arm Gas Spring Monitor Mount Quality score 95/100 Most powerful
  2. Amazon Basics Gas Spring Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount Amazon Basics Gas Spring Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount Quality score 94/100 Best value
  3. VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount STAND-V001 VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount STAND-V001 Quality score 77/100 Best value

How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →

What to look for

How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these monitor arms.

  • Max weight per arm (lb) — lower is better (this group: 11 to 42).

Comparison

US price = launch MSRP for the base configuration. Sourced per row.
#Monitor ArmPriceMount typeMonitors supportedMax screen size (in)Max weight per arm (lb)Vesa patternHeight adjustment (in)SourceBuy
1 VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount STAND-V001 VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount STAND-V001 1 review $34.99 clamp/grommet1382275x75mm, 100x100mm17 in vivo-us.com Check price →
2 Amazon Basics Gas Spring Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount Amazon Basics Gas Spring Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount $39.99 clamp/grommet12715.475x75mm, 100x100mm18.25 in amazon.com Check price →
3 Mount-It! Full Motion Dual Monitor Desk Mount MI-2752 Mount-It! Full Motion Dual Monitor Desk Mount MI-2752 1 review $46.99 clamp/grommet2322275x75mm, 100x100mm17 in mount-it.com On Amazon →
4 WALI Single Monitor Arm GSDM001 WALI Single Monitor Arm GSDM001 $48.99 clamp/grommet13219.875x75mm, 100x100mm23.6 in walielectric.com Check price →
5 HUANUO Single Monitor Arm Mount HNSS6 HUANUO Single Monitor Arm Mount HNSS6 1 review $50 clamp/grommet13219.875x75mm, 100x100mm15.75 in huanuo.com On Amazon →
6 HUANUO Dual Monitor Mount HNDS6 HUANUO Dual Monitor Mount HNDS6 2 reviews $69.99 clamp/grommet23019.875x75mm, 100x100mm15.75 in huanuo.com On Amazon →
7 Jarvis Single Monitor Arm Jarvis Single Monitor Arm 1 review $175 clamp/grommet1321975x75mm, 100x100mm13.2 in store.hermanmiller.com On Amazon →
8 Ergotron LX Pro Desk Monitor Arm (Matte Black) Ergotron LX Pro Desk Monitor Arm (Matte Black) 2 reviews $199 clamp/grommet1342275x75mm, 100x100mm13 in ergodirect.com On Amazon →
9 Ollin Gaming Monitor Arm Ollin Gaming Monitor Arm 1 review $305 clamp1322075x75mm, 100x100mm13.5 in store.hermanmiller.com On Amazon →
10 Ergotron HX Desk Monitor Arm (Matte Black) Ergotron HX Desk Monitor Arm (Matte Black) 1 review $359 clamp/grommet1494275x75mm, 100x100mm, 200x100mm, 200x200mm11.5 in ergodirect.com On Amazon →
11 Loctek D5D Dual Arm Gas Spring Monitor Mount Loctek D5D Dual Arm Gas Spring Monitor Mount clamp/grommet2271175x75mm, 100x100mm ergodirect.com Check price →
12 NB North Bayou F80 Monitor Desk Mount NB North Bayou F80 Monitor Desk Mount clamp13019.875x75mm, 100x100mm10 in amazon.com Check price →

Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset. The “Buy” links go to Amazon; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, and the live price may differ from the sourced figure shown.

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What is the cheapest monitor arm?

VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount STAND-V001 is the cheapest at $34.99 (MSRP at vivo-us.com), as of 2026-06-20.

How much does monitor arms cost?

Across the 10 monitor arms with a published price, the median is $59.99, ranging from $34.99 to $359, as of 2026-06-20.

Which monitor arm is best by the numbers?

Lowest price: VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount STAND-V001 ($34.99). Lowest max weight per arm lb: Loctek D5D Dual Arm Gas Spring Monitor Mount (11 max weight per arm lb).

How many monitor arms are compared here?

12 monitor arms across 10 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-20.

What is the best overall monitor arm?

Loctek D5D Dual Arm Gas Spring Monitor Mount — Highest overall score (95/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.

What is the best value monitor arm?

Amazon Basics Gas Spring Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount ($39.99) — Most specification per dollar of any monitor arms here at $39.99.

What is the most capable monitor arm?

Jarvis Single Monitor Arm ($175) — Leads this group on the measured specs — a premium pick at $175.

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