The best monitor arms and mounts

Max monitor size: N/A
Max monitor weight: 19.8lbs / 9kg
Laptop compatible: Yes

As far as quality materials, beautiful design, and useability go, the Herman Miller Ollin is hard to beat. It can hold light-to medium-weight monitors and laptops, and is, overall, the best monitor arm that I've tested to date. I work at my desk for long periods at a time, and using a monitor arm like this one makes day-to-day office work easier. There's also a dual option too.

Max monitor size: 34in
Max monitor weight: 8kg per arm
Laptop compatible: Yes (with mount)

I own two of the Secretlab MAGNUS monitor arms, and they work flawlessly with my Magnus Pro XL standing desk from Secretlab. Quick to install, you simply need a screwdriver (provided) to adjust the tilt and height angles to your liking. The monitor arm is excellent for rotating your screen to portrait orientation and offers magnetic sheaths for cable management.

Max monitor size: 34in
Max monitor weight: 25lbs
Laptop compatible: Yes (with tray)

Want something robust and durable? This 8-inch monitor arm from Ergotron offers exceptional build quality, and there's a real sturdiness to it that's comforting. Plus whether you're pulling or pushing, movement is effortless. You can also buy extension accessories should you wish to expand the reach, and

Max monitor size: 57in
Max monitor weight: 35.2 lbs / 16kg
Laptop compatible:

This heavy duty monitor arm from Secretlab is made exclusively for ultrawide gaming monitors, and offers support for extremely large and heavy displays using the extra-secure VESA plate with double lock mechanism. I has cleverly disguised magnetic cable sheaths that snap on and off, so your cables stay secure and out of sight. It also boasts sturdy aluminum construction with in-built tension indicators.

Max monitor size: N/A
Max monitor weight: 19.8lbs / 9kg
Laptop compatible: Yes

For a superior setup, look no further than Herman Miller desk-ware. The Flo monitor arm is a simple yet svelte device, offering portrait-to-landscape rotation, and three point cable management, and is available in both single and dual-screen form factors. It's perfect for touch screen monitors or drawing tablets, as it can bend lower for comfortable sketching.

Max monitor size: 30in
Max monitor weight: 19.8lbs / 8.9kg
Laptop compatible:

Looking for something more budget-friendly? This desk mount stand is a suitable choice, but a little on the basic side. It has chunky build quality and a scarcity of cable management options, and it's no good for anyone with a larger, heavier display. But overall, it does a fair job of holding a standard monitor and can help you decide if a monitor arm is something you really need before splashing out on one.

Max monitor size: 27in
Max monitor weight: 22lbs / 9.97kg
Laptop compatible:

If you're looking to support more than two monitors, this is a solid choice. And we do mean solid – the steel construction is impressively sturdy. Once it's all fixed in place, you can rig up dual monitors of up to 27 inches in size and 9.97kg in weight.

Max monitor size: 35in per arm
Max monitor weight: 26lbs / 12kg per arm
Laptop compatible:

Have two large and heavy monitors? This monitor arm can hold dual monitors up to 35in in diameter, and up to 26lbs / 12kg of weight. The arm reaches up to 52cm and also has two multi-use USB ports.

Max monitor size: 24in
Max monitor weight: 20lbs / 9.1kg per arm
Laptop compatible:

If you have dual monitors but don't necessarily want them side-by-side, this monitor arm gives you lots of versatility. You can have them next to each other if you want, but you can also stack them vertically, or in a completely different arrangement. Note the maximum monitor size of 24in, though.