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This is wheremonitor standsand thebest monitor armscan really come in handy.

This is especially true with the more heavy duty ones designed to supportultrawide monitorsand other more heavier displays.

Two desk setups side by side where one is using a monitor stand and the other is using a monitor arm

It has 75x75 as well as 100x100 VESA mounting holes and can support up to 22 pounds.

Ive been using the Vivo Single Monitor Arm since 2018 and its still going strong with no issues yet.

The former is more common though.

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Theres also another option here and that’s a monitor stand that clamps directly onto your desk.

That way, youre not wasting it and this can give your desk a cleaner overall look.

If you want the most desk space possible though, a monitor arm is the better choice.

Vivo Single Monitor Arm

When deciding between the two though, theres something very important to keep in mind.

This monitor stand supports 13 to 32-inch screens and has four different height levels.

Its easy enough to try one and then switch to the other if it doesnt work for your setup.

The Acemagic F2A mini PC plugged into a monitor and set up on a desk

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