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Buying a monitor mount: the most important questions

A monitor mount supports your screen on an adjustable arm instead of a base: you can adjust the height, distance, and tilt to suit your needs and reclaim the desk space underneath. Four things determine your choice: the number of monitors, their weight, their VESA mounting pattern, and your desk.

Which monitor mount do I need for how many monitors?

For one monitor, a single arm is sufficient; for two or more monitors, a pole usually supports the arms; for three or more, there are configurations with a pole and multiple arms or two rows stacked. With 3IDEE® ONE, you can also configure two monitors stacked, three in a pyramid, and four in a diamond shape. Go straight to the selection: monitor mounts for one monitor, monitor mounts for two monitors, monitor mounts for three monitors, monitor mounts for four monitors, and mounts for ultrawide and heavy monitors.

How much weight must the mount support?

The weight of your monitor without its stand, per arm. The combined weight of all monitors is only relevant for the desk and the clamp. The weight is usually listed in the monitor's data sheet as "weight without stand."

Will the mount fit my monitor?

Yes, if your monitor has a VESA mount and its weight without the stand is below the arm's load capacity. VESA means four threaded holes in a square on the back, usually 75 × 75 or 100 × 100 mm apart. If they are missing, there are VESA adapters for your model. The quickest way to check is with the Setup Finder: enter your monitor model and see the matching mount.

Will the clamp hold onto my desk?

Yes, if the tabletop is sturdy and there is enough room under the edge for the clamp plate. No drilling is required: the clamp grips the desk edge from above and below. Glass, stone, and thin particle board cannot withstand the concentrated pressure on their own; a desk reinforcement plate distributes it over a larger surface area. Support frames, cable trays, or crossbeams under the edge might be in the way.

Spring-assisted or with classic joints – which is better?

Spring-assisted if you adjust your monitor frequently; classic joints if it is meant to stay in one position. A spring-assisted arm supports the monitor at any height, and you can move it with one hand. Mechanical springs are considered particularly robust because they do not lose tension over time like gas springs.

Does a monitor mount work on a height-adjustable desk?

Yes, the mount moves with the desk. Add the weight of the mount and monitors to the load the desk motor carries, and leave enough slack in all cables for the highest position, otherwise they will pull on the plugs when moving up.

How high and how far away should the monitor be?

The top edge of the screen should be at or slightly below eye level, and the distance to your eyes should be at least one arm's length (about 60 cm), or more for large monitors. Tilt the screen slightly backward; this reduces reflections and allows you to look down comfortably.

Can I upgrade the mount later?

With a modular system like 3IDEE® ONE, yes: arms, poles, and heads can be rearranged, turning a mount for one monitor into one for two.

The mount wobbles when I type – what should I do?

First, tighten the desk clamp, as it may loosen slightly in the first few days. If that doesn't help, the tabletop is usually too thin or too soft; a reinforcement plate under the clamp makes it stiffer. Additionally, a fully extended arm will vibrate more than an angled one.

The monitor sinks or springs back up – what should I do?

This means the spring tension does not match the monitor's weight. Spring-assisted arms have an adjustment screw on the joint: increase tension if the monitor sinks, decrease it if it pushes upward. Always adjust with the monitor attached. If the weight is outside the arm's range, it cannot be balanced.

The monitor tilts forward – what should I do?

Tighten the tilt joint on the head a little more. Heavy and curved monitors have their center of gravity further forward, placing more strain on the joint; if the weight is near the load limit, only a stronger mount will help.