I Bought 5 Highly Rated Monitor Arms on Amazon

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Recently I decided to purchase 5 highly rated monitor arms from Amazon, to see if they lived up the all of the 5 star reviews. I tested them with 27" and 32" monitors, while checking for stability issues as well. Did they perform well for the price? Let's jump into it.
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Monitor Arms in Video:
NB North Bayou - amzn.to/3RNgxWK (Amazon)
HUANUO - amzn.to/3f0MiwQ (Amazon)
MOUNTUP - amzn.to/3eWhI7I (Amazon)
VIVO - amzn.to/3QVHGFI (Amazon)
WALI - amzn.to/3RKugO5 (Amazon)
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0:19 NB North Bayou
2:08 HUANUO
4:00 MOUNTUP
4:56 VIVO
6:55 WALI
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[@btodtv]

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[@xiuxiu1108]

North Bayou also makes a monitor arm for ultrawides which I found was much much better in terms of verstatility (you can obviously also use it for your 16:9 monitors) and overall build quality over their cheaper model. The cable management solution is also better since it uses a clip on opaque tray on the upper member of the arm and not just flimsy clips. It only costs 10 bucks more and I highly recommend going for that instead.

[@THEKINGZ1996]

can i have the name or link to new version pls.

[@jimmycorn6255]

Have an ultrawide, super helpful. Thanks :)

[@coolissimo69]

what impressions after 1 year? and what size is your screen?

[@DownTheRabbit-Hole]

Please note: Every articulating joint/axis needs a way to tighten. If there is a rivet in rotation axis instead of tightening bolt this will wear and loosen and be unuseable eventually.

[@JuanzYT]

can you explain this in a more dumber way pls so i understand. i feel i understand what you're saying

[@TheEnglishRedneck45]

@@JuanzYT When putting the arm into certain positions, something needs to prevent the arm from just flopping down under the weight of the screen. This holding force can be provided by using a rivet (which is a single use piece of metal squashed together) or a tightening bolt (a nut and bolt which screw into one another, and can be loosened, or tightened, or removed and reused). The rivet over time can become loose, and then the arm is useless as it has nothing holding it in place - you may be able to resquash the rivet, but it will be very difficult. The tightening bolt will likely work loose over time too, but with these you can just retighten them using a tool like a wrench (these often come in the packaging).

[@Juhei]

@@JuanzYT rt

[@cortlan]

I like that reviewed these. I will say that I use that North Bayou for my 34" Alienware with no issues.

[@OriginalMergatroid]

Before monitor arms got cheap I bought an Ergotron (45-241-026 LX) It was expensive but amazing high qualiy. I use it for my 34" Ultra Wide. I have since added a second 27" monitor and I have one of these cheap arms for it. It works fine but isn't the same quality. The Ergotron has adjustments that can stiffen it to allow a heavier monitor without drooping. Also no plastic other than the cable management covers, which are hidden. I have no issue with the cheap arm, it works great for the light 27" monitor, but I'm really glad I have the Ergotron for my 34" UW. I trust its quality.

[@XLRZ.]

Does it wobble much? Currently use the NB arm and want to upgrade due to the wobble.

[@OriginalMergatroid]

@@XLRZ. Yeah, it wobbled. If you hit the desk, the monitor would wobble. I am Currently using a 49" Samsung monitor so I had to change arms. I bought another one off of Amazon for about $100 and it supports the weight OK but it also wobbles. I also have an Amazon Basics arm I bought for a 27" monitor and it wobbles as well. Considering the nature of the mounting arms, I don't think you'll ever find one with zero wobble. I just sold the Ergotron for $100 used.

[@axu6207]

0:22 North Bayou 2:10 Huanuo 4:01 Mountup 4:55 VIVO 6:56 WALI

[@Krabin_]

How would you rank them based on: - stability - weight capacity/support

[@learntostrafe]

The Amazon Basics single monitor stand is a rebranded Ergotron LX monitor stand which is over $200 dollars. I highly recommend it.

[@TheOfficialOriginalChad]

My favorite part is the funny man banging on the keyboard.

[@RichardJRussell]

I bought one from Amazon (UK) and it's basically identical to the Wali one you showed. It's rock solid and well over a year old already, I often adjust it too.

[@30goals]

can you let me know the link? trying to buy a monitor arm now but all the recs are american

[@Pauliepsi]

Thank you this really steered my decision. I'm trying to mount a 32 and a 27 in monitor. Trying to figure out if I should buy two single arms or one dual arm.

[@spookytk]

You guys provide everyone with a friend who likes to talk about this stuff because none of mine do.

[@Shadowman-1960]

What I want to know is how low does it go and how far back to the edge of the desk.

[@gallopingnuns6732]

I'm buying a monitor arm for the first time. Does the North Bayou arm require that your desk be pulled away from the wall? My desk is currently against the wall and I'd rather not reposition it if possible.

[@reesehandley7491]

Found a lot of these at goodwill now as people are getting out of day trading stocks (retirement area), and got them for 4-5$ each. Each time I go I find a single arm, an arm for a laptop, microphone arms, and double/tripple arm setups.

[@shayj.999]

Hi whats the size of your desk? I would like to know the depth thanks

[@simaoarce]

I wanted to try a monitor stand and luckly found one in an outlet for $5, it was the Vivo STAND-V001OU. Isn't the best but it's pretty decent and came with an usb port and jacks for microphone and headphones

[@murphrichard]

I have Huanuo arms for two 27" monitors and man they wobble like crazy. Theyre really awful but it took so long to get them set up and in the right position that I'm way too lazy to replace them

[@derred723]

I have the Huanuo on a 27in monitor. I have zero problem rotating my monitor landscape and literally upside down. You simply need to leave the wire with a enough slack to spin it. It's super strong and once you get tension right it's great. I'd 100% recommend it. The cable management is great. too.

[@mustbenice3829]

How long have you had it for?

[@themoononastick6974]

which of these monitors could hold a 24 inch monitor above a 27 inch moniter

[@somelaveenguy6822]

I totally agree about the Mount Up monitor arm. It's the one I own. It's okay and does the job, but it does have a decent amount of bounce and the cable management is crap.

[@ITX-EcoClass]

REGULATOOOOOOOORS! Mount up!

[@meyatetana2973]

I have a North Bayou not like the one you got but it's been very good for the last 8 years now

[@Sergey-wg7ne]

I'm buying a 38 inch monitor which only weighs 7.7 kilos. So I'm choosing an arm based primarily in weight capacity, although they all say they are for 32" or 34" monitors. I think that given the equal weight distribution, size is really a secondary factor. Any views on this? Thanks.

[@Saltywengiell]

monitor arm attached to the wall is like 10x better

[@user-tq7bq3qf3k]

I recently bought the NB F80 and let me tell you, for its price, it is totally worth it. Don't let the cheap price deceive you.

[@АндруйВеликий]

Where I can buy this panels on the wall, if this is the panels) I’m trying to find smth like this

[@Fistafandula]

I use an ergotron/imovr trace. Getting a nice arm that was easy to move around was key for me.

[@cheyamil]

This was pretty informative. Any suggestions for two 32 Odyssey G7s, likely mounted on top of each other?

[@sythenz778]

clean set up bro 10/10

[@CinceTheDay]

I assume an exceeded patent to be the cause for all these arms looking and working the same. as it seems the money on the patent was well spend considering the great quality all of the other manufacturers deliver by blueprint/coping from it now.

[@coaster3656]

Thanks for the video! As I am in Australia, would you recommend the WALI over the $20 one you reviewed in Feb? ($66 USD in Australia for the Wali) My goal is to achieve perfect ergonomics with a sit/stand desk and herman miller or steelcase chair. Does the $20 hold upward angle well?

[@link1ntime913]

You made an extremely informative video that was edited very well.

[@BlazenJef]

I'm trying to use monitor arm for my laptop. Since my laptop is way lighter than monitor, it makes tilting and lifting harder. Can you do a review on using monitor arms for laptop trays?

[@s.r.1997]

I've 2 of nb, one used with a ultrawide 34inch and another with a notebook hooked through an Amazon basic notebook plate, all works fine 👍

[@GoatzombieBubba]

North Bayou Monitor Desk Mount Long Arm for 22''-35''Monitors from 4.4 to 26.4lbs Ultra Wide Full Motion Swivel Height Adjustable Monitor Stand H100-B is better then the first one you had.

[@freedomdst]

i have the dual arm of the Wali one, but its generic with no brand (should be the same since that brand sounds made up). I dont like it very much, its very flimsy, and the monitors dont stay center when you move it around. I ordered some North Bayou ones this time, since they seem a bit better quality, i had ordered an amazon basics that supposed to be ergotron copy, but they canceled my order.

[@Laogeodritt]

I'm surprised y'all didn't review a gas-spring model of the VIVO. Just passing through to mention that my experience with those models has been really positive too. I've been using a single and dual gas-spring VIVO stand for my 3-monitor setup at home for a few years now. Two vertical monitors, one horizontal; the horizontal gets moved around A LOT depending on what I'm working on, if I'm reading longer-form articles, or even spinning it around for gaming/watching video at the couch behind my desk. Similarly to the one you've reviewed, I've found them great for general feel of the build quality and materials, stability, and of course a great range of motion. My two complaints with the ones I've had are that the cable management for the models I have is annoying to use and a bit too narrow for my two-video-source + power + USB situation (they're plastic pieces that clip onto the bottom of each arm segment, over your cables), and that I need to tighten a screw every few months to make sure the monitor pitch (the up-down angle) doesn't start dropping a bit below vertical.

[@Selghoti]

are you talking about the STAND-V001Q for $50?

[@matas_1]

what table and mouse pad do you use? thank u!

[@crygoattt]

i just recently purchased a 2nd NB monitor mount for my zowie XL2546 and i had quite alot of trouble with the mount it had to be at an exact height or it would fall down or fly up, i have since returned it and am looking for a new monitor mount, anyone have any recommendations would prefer if there available on amazon AUS and under $100AUD

[@necrojoe]

Y'all all wouldn't happen to have a random extra grab bar/handle for an old Humanscale M8 Crossbar lying around that you'd like to be rid if, would you? Ha! Mine got lost in a move, and they are hard to find since it's different than the 8.1 came out.

[@btodtv]

No but if we did I would definitely help you out! Sorry -GK

[@SicKSKITSO]

For the clamp is it metal only or rubber pads on it got a butcher block and dont wanna damage it

[@Diwasho]

NB F80 has a new revised version, it's much better than this one and costs the same. It looks distinctly different too and has an updated design but depending on the vendor it can be a lottery which one you'll get.

[@miloszivkovic6256]

All these monitor arms have tension adjustment that can reduce bounce

[@mr.egamerz5506]

dude i also brought vivo monitor arm bro u need to be a Buffed guy to open the bolts on it . Its so freaking stong

[@RoosterDog0712]

Does the north bayou come with the screws to attach it to the monitor?

[@lilikoimahalo]

Where can I find a real gas spring one (hydraulic) arms that moves with a touch of a fingertip? I ve been looking for one forever.

[@testtube173]

I can't imagine buying something for 20-30 bucks and using it for 5 years and then complaining to a warranty department for a fix and or replacement....

[@AlmuntasserMohd]

can this be mounted upside down? Like mounting it on a shelf above the table facing downwards instead of on the table itself. is that possible?

[@OrbitalWedge]

Perfect timing I needed a new arm for my drawing tablet monitor

[@btodtv]

Hopefully the video helps! -GK

[@jdsim9173]

Wonder how long the gas pistons will last on these cheap arms

[@amarkrishna.a.m3901]

@BTODtv How good is wall mounted monitor arms?

[@fedhenderson4241]

Can you make the monitor go vertical?

[@btodtv]

Yes -Greg

[@michaelhigson9686]

If your in the UK invision monitor arms are a really good buy ive had 2 myself and they support my monitors well and also have a versatille range of motion

[@30goals]

aah thankyou, a really helpful comment since I was just looking at them on amazon and unsure

[@JayzBeerz]

Nice. I was just looking for a video of this.

[@btodtv]

Nice! -GK

[@UserOfTheName]

Does Btod ship to Canada? I've been looking for refurbished office chairs.

[@traywayle]

i literally just set up the vivo one an hour ago LOL but it does have wire management for the arm, there’s 2 clips and they’re pretty minimal but they’re still there idk why you don’t have it

[@spookytk]

I appreciate the quality of your channel and content, the none over the top titles, and I extra love your complete forgoing of stupid faces in thumbnails.

[@btodtv]

Thank you! But I would have a killer mustache for thumb though. 😂 -GK

[@RogueA.I.]

I hide channels with soy face thumbnails

[@dod-do-or-dont]

I am looking for some not to expensive arm for 34-35", any suggestions?

[@Selghoti]

I have the ALIENWARE 27" AW2721D monitor weighing 13.89 lb (6.3 kg). Between the Vivo and Wali which one would you recommend for this monitor? Great video btw, exactly what I was looking for!

[@TheZorboidOrbb]

When you tested the HUANUO on 32" monitors, what was the weight of your monitor? Mine is 19 lbs and its 5 over the one you have linked. Will I be better off getting the newer model? (~90 USD)

[@derred723]

I have mine and it's rock solid. No wobble at all. I believe you don't have the correct tension setting on your arm. You have to adjust the it with an allen wrench.

[@5paceJunkie]

Which monitor arm would you recommend for Dell s3422dwg?

[@JustMeUT99]

While expensive I have no complaints on Ergotron. I've had the Xl model for three monitors going on 6 years now and have never had a problem with them. I have a 38" Ultrawide and two 24" UHD's. Never had a problem needing to readjust due to sag over time. Solid and well built units. Fit and finish is perfect on the polished aluminum. I have no doubt I'll never have to buy another monitor arm as these will last for decades.

[@OriginalMergatroid]

I have an Ergotron LX for my 34" Ultra Wide. I agree...very high quality. I have a cheap gas arm for a 27" right beside it and it's also very good but I'm glad I have the LX for my UW. The build quality is superb.

[@IStratz]

Dang, I wish i found that Walli brand arm before hand. I have the Huano brand (which isn’t bad), but i don’t have enough height adjustment to get the correct sitting posture for someone who is 6ft 2inches tall.

[@cosmonauteable9151]

Am I supposed to guess the weight of the monitor and the weight rating of the arm?

[@mindgames11]

you don't link to the video you mention at the close- "do not buy a monitor arm until you watch..."

[@CRTerebi]

Hi, do you by any chance know, what size the knurled head screws usually have (I don't know if this is the correct term, but I mean the ones used to attach the vesa-plate on many of these arms)? I was wondering if these are maybe common M5 or M6 screws.

[@kingexplosionmdr]

great video by all means

[@louisrich43]

I've been looking for an arm that could hold a 48inch that weighs 32 pound. I really want to avoid paying 350 bucks for the ergotron

[@BubbiehasWhaleKisses]

Came for the reviews, stayed for the mustache.

[@cpet3589]

rookie question here: i see all monitor arms always mounted from the back of the desk. is it equally possible to mount any arm from the side of the desk? my desk is so deep, the monitor would be too far away from me if i mounted it from the back...Thanks so much if you answer:)

[@Cerriscapades]

One of my side monitors is mounted off the side. Should definitely do it if that gives you better angles and positions!

[@cpet3589]

@@Cerriscapades thanks for the answer:)

[@elyard9349]

Hello, brothers, I am looking for an adapter from the monitor to the same adapter as the computer's power adapter. I think it was two years of long research and I did not know what the name of the adapter would be useful for me, because I use the computer through a power regulator

[@elyard9349]

المحول اراه في هذا الفيديو اتمنى ان اعرف ما اسمه

[@MJ-co3nt]

Good thing I found this channel before buying one

[@DownTheRabbit-Hole]

I have been building multi-monitor flight sims, mostly 3 wide, for over 20 years...blah blah blah. Anyways: Here is the weak link in all these $60 or less dual mon stands with pole. Some moron engineer decided that a rivet (instead of a bolt/nut that can be tightened) would suffice for the portrait/landscape rotation axis (directly behind vesa mount).This rotation axis is absolutely necessary to keep monitors level because all arms sag eventually. The rivet wears and loosens after about 30 rotations with no way to tighten. Total garbage. This rivet that replaced tightening bolt, started appearing about 2-3 years ago. Unbelievably poor design. All of these arms shake if extended enough. If you use a desk, I would just use the monitor stand that came with mon. Particularly the 49's or ultra wides with 32x9 or 24x9 form factors.

[@Trippsy05]

I'm thinking I'm going to get the vivo because it's very simple mechanically. My experience with Amazon/Chinesium things that have to hold expensive weight is not the greatest.

[@slugsiemuu3201]

I have a desk that's too small for a second monitor and I'm looking for a monitor stand that will extend high up so I can put a second monitor above my current monitor. Most seem to not extend very high up so I've been watching watching videos and doing research to find the right one for me. My desk is also too thick for a stand so I'm watching videos to solve that issue too

[@Abdul-rm2wo]

Same

[@nothingelse1520]

Anyone know a good monitor arm for attaching to a bed frame?

[@bestmmaclips4413]

the video i needed 🙏

[@Coffee-650]

guys help me can FlowArm - A Height Adjustable Monitor Arm fit to my msi optix g241 monitor

[@nimbusws2566]

Can anyone recommend a good north bayou model for a 34” ultrawide? Planning to upgrade my monitor but I don’t trust my current monitor arm (plus it’s the post style with the terrible cable management)

[@HanWang_Austin]

I am using NB F100A for my 34 ultrawide. It does the job. Very stable. Better than my previous VIVO arm

[@nimbusws2566]

@@HanWang_Austin Alright then, thanks! Really helpful

[@Stewbular]

Nope Not one of these meets my criteria I need a flexible joint at desktop mounting point I need to use w an iPad sideways rather than front to back & possibly go low

[@zellcrs]

huano worked with 27 inch until it didn't, that was my experience

[@drwitt343]

ayy is the audio broken?

[@tr0llpatr0l86]

this scammy influencing marketing making us tired

[@Turmnllyrc]

?

[@wingsley]

This video sparks some important questions in my mind. I am currently using one of those 8-foot-long social hall tables (with the faux wood top and the fold-up metal legs) as my desktop. I have been thinking about buying a 27-inch monitor for my M1 Mac Mini. When I do, I want to mount the monitor on a monitor arm for easier adjustment (and to keep my table-top space free). Problem: this kind of portable dining table includes a full-perimeter metal frame permanently mounted on the underside of the table-top, uniformly located about 1/2-inch in from the outer rim of the table top. I see that these monitor arm mechanisms use attachment mechanisms to structurally connect the arm to the table. How can I be sure a given monitor arm's attachment mount will fit on the edge of my table? The metal frame rail is about 2 inches tall and about 1/4-inch deep. If the mount fits on the outer rim, that's great. If it doesn't fit, is it possible to fit the mount around the frame rail so the mount attaches to the underside of the tabletop, inside the rail?

[@GirthTickler]

If you are unconcerned with damaging the desk a potential solution is to use a monitor mount that requires you to drill a hole in the desk and tighten a plate on either side as opposed to clamping around the back edge of the desk. A lot of monitor mounts will come with both the clamp and a standalone plate to be mounted in this manner so you can just buy one that comes with both mounting systems and if the clamp doesn't work use the other method, but if you aren't comfortable drilling a hole in the desk you will just have to be very careful about what mount you buy and what the clamping system looks like.

[@RemotHuman]

You should add timestamps

[@Act1veSp1n]

Buys arm supporting up to 30", tests 32" monitor, complains. NB are great. I have 2x of them. You should have gotten the 100 model.

[@emilianolimas6920]

Weird, my VIVO monitor stand came with cable management clips for both moveable arms and the base pole, bought it on amazon too.

[@orodruindestiny]

The VIVO didn't hold my 27'' gaming monitor...

[@Juhei]

1:50 tape.

[@name1927]

You are testing the holding strength of monitor arm. You don’t have to type the keyboard.

[@btodtv]

And stability as well -Greg

[@npc2k]

Some arms wobble when typing

[@sonicnextgen65]

god send man... keep it up.

[@greenberetg.b6793]

bruh, you look like Aaron Eckhart with a thick mustache ..

[@mylesanthony8672]

the wali is £90

[@namely1370]

So have you been using monitor arms for 15 or 17 years make up your mind

[@Xybk]

Amazing…

[@nuketurnal2]

thank you, but why do you need to pretend typing tho?

[@SuperEjizz]

to show if the monitor wobbles

[@wzk921109]

The best monitor arm I used is made by Apple.

[@vikingro]

Are you hinting at the measly 999 $ piece of metal?

[@1Chitus]

This was pretty informative. Any suggestions for two 32 Odyssey G7s, likely mounted on top of each other?