Ergotron – LX Vertical Stacking Dual Monitor Arm, VESA Desk Mount – for 2 Monitors Up to 40 Inches, 7 to 22 lbs Each – Tall Pole, Matte Black

Short version : _____________ Pros: - easy to assemble - very robust and sturdy, will hold up very well within guidelines - fairly decent free range of motion Cons: - dat price tag $$$$ - certain features like cable routing and swivel leave some very minor grievances LONG version : ______________ You don't have to read it all, but if you're already looking into buying this, there's a decent chance you are in a similar situation. If I was being nitpicky this would be a 4/5, but seeing as how there's really no other manufacturer that readily provides a solution to my problem it really is just the best I can get, from what I've seen. I upgraded from an LG 34UC89G-B 34" 21:9 to an Alienware AW3423DW 34" 21:9 and wanted to keep both monitors, with the new one on bottom and old on mounted on top. My old 2 arm mount was not going to be able to support this much weight as my other monitor was just a 27" 16:9 and it barely held those together. I didn't want to have to screw anything into my wall and I wasn't 100% sure on my desk space so I wanted free moving arms for orienting the monitors before finalizing where I want them to stay. Once I got this I was able to set my monitors up stacked on top of each other. While the bottom one isn't quite sitting as low as it can go, it's not far off. But the top monitor is just about using the mount's maximum capabilities in terms of being able to space these monitors apart while still leaving a tiny bit of room for adjustment. I have been able to pull my top monitor forward and rotate it portrait for documents and such though I have not done the same with the bottom monitor. ______________________________________________________ Overall actual use after setup: 9/10 The monitors themselves are not on the extreme end of heavy but they're not light. They both fall within the specifications of the mount. But where Ergotron excels with the LX is that it will actually support curved monitors up to that weight as well, as the curvature changes the center of balance of the overall monitor and puts more stress when extended out than your typical flat monitor. This is usually where you can see other people having issues with sag when approaching the upper limits of other mounting systems. These have not sagged at all since tightening down the screws and move with a fair bit of range, staying in place afterwards. However I do not extensively move my monitors around often and don't know how well it would hold up if you just kept moving them around constantly, though with the construction quality I'd wager it would be fine. One thing I was told from a friend who has the same mount: if your monitor is really bottom heavy for whatever reason and you decide to use it portrait style, the minor taps and thumps from your desk will cause it to try to rotate back to a horizontal position, skewed about 5-10 degrees. It's very minor and just takes a quick second to readjust but keep in mind that it may happen as 1 side is now far heavier than the other. ______________________________________________________ Setup process: 9/10 The setup itself was very easy. I saw other reviews having issues with it and maybe getting some help but if you follow the instructions provided, it is extremely easy, especially compared to setting up other mounts where you have to screw in the whole assembly to the monitor and take the entire piece and clamp it on your desk. You need to clamp down the base and bottom arm portions of the mount, then screw in the upper portions to the monitors BEFORE putting the rest of the mount together. The top arm portion falls right into the bottom and you just tighten the screw afterwards. If you can physically lift your monitor + 8 ounces or so, you will have no issues putting it together. One thing I will note: tightening the actual swivel head on the monitor so that the tension matches the weight of the monitor may be difficult if you are short since it adjusts from the top. WARNING: If your desk is particle board or something, I highly recommend buying reinforcement plates for the clamp. The clamp that the LX comes with is fairly sizeable but if you're going to be putting 50 lbs of pressure on 1 spot on your desk, it's best to not worry about the weight snapping your desk in half. If your desk isn't sturdy material: the arm mount will hold up, your desk will not. You're already splurging on this mount, don't cheap out and break your desk and potentially your monitors by skimping out on a $10 metal plate. If you don't want to go that route and don't care much about aesthetics, you can just use some wood. ______________________________________________________ Cable management: 5/10 Cable management looked like a mere afterthought. It's serviceable and hides the cables well enough but it's nothing to write home about. This feature has been better executed in cheaper models. ______________________________________________________ Range of motion: 8/10 Range of motion is better than most for sure. While it will still hold them in place, some positions and setups can be limited if you have enormous monitors. If you're using 2 24" monitors you will have zero issues, but the more you approach 40", even on 1 monitor, the options get more and more limited. ______________________________________________________ Final notes: I wish the pole was longer. That would solve a lot of issues people have had with mobility using large monitors. The arm mounts themselves hold up well, the fitting of large monitors just leaves something to be desired, especially out of something as expensive as this.

I research most anything that is a specialty item and/or over $100, I believe in getting my money's worth but also hate getting sold on a cheap product. I searched all over the internet for a monitor stand that would offer some flexibility in what it could offer and this is the one I settled on. To each their own. My thoughts so far; The pros: strong arms rated for heavier monitors, a laptop option, adjustable height arms as well as the support base gives multiple ways to move the arms independently from each other and even swap side to side if I so choose (some stands the arms will conflict with one another), I liked the polished look contrast against the black, kinda classy. The base is solid with a "through" mount option, and the routing method for cables was about as good as any other stand. The laptop stand partially holds a computer by velcro which was very secure even with smaller pieces; also some rubber padding strips provided (both are 3M and good quality). The cons: the price is somewhat expensive, and the joints are incredibly stiff, at least to start. So, basically I have been very impressed with the item. It seems very well made, I like the look of it, and it is solid, the laptop stand is much more secure than I ever would have guessed and have been tearing my laptop off but better than there being a chance of it falling. Also, it is natural to grab the monitor, or in this case the laptop case, to use as leverage while adjusting the arms. I have a 29" monitor to go on one arm and it will likely be able to handle a bigger model in the future. But from the factory the joints are LOCKED tight. This shows the quality of the build, but frustrating at same time. The item came very well packaged, all the pieces set in their place in the box. The smaller individual pieces came in sealed, consecutively attached bags (for the most part, some stand alone items) overall very organized. This is a really nice item, and although it takes some getting used to maneuvering the "limbs", it really makes the desk seem more spacious once the clutter of moving is cleaned up. The joints are pretty tight at first and may get easier with more use, but as-is and considering the weight they need to handle it is not a real issue. Completely recommend this item.

Revised 25 June 2014, 2 years ownership: First impressions: It's big. I would say every part of the mount is about 20% larger than expected. Everything about this unit is solid and substantial. This dual version comes with lots of extra or optional hardware, including the notebook tray and some small attachments for it (flexible clips, loops for cable management, non-slip pads). Movement: Using the monitor(s) from both sides of the desk and in a variety of positions, easy movement is important: 8.5/10 on that score. Adjusting the tension, there are trade offs between ease of movement and stability, but overall it's quite good. Compatibility: Consider the strength of your desk before buying; a bit of ingenuity can make this stand work with just about any desk, but it may require modifications such as counterweights, wood spacers to brace the bottom clamp, or in my current case, re-tasking your OEM monitor stand to brace one elbow, spreading out the stress on the desk surface. Any Ikea desktop more than half an inch thick is likely thin laminate sandwiching layers of cardboard honeycomb and will not stand up to the weight of even a single monitor on this mount. Standing Desk: Using this arm to turn your sitting desk into a standing desk is doable, but a kludge. You would probably need to be shorter than about 5'3" to face the monitor head-on, but tilting it upward from its highest point works fine. Some people say looking slightly downward is the most ergonomic way to use a monitor. When I was doing the sit/stand thing, I used the notebook tray on the second arm to hold a shelf for my keyboard and mouse. It required some reinforcement to cut vibration, and a separate riser would be better if you have the desk space. I've also "pinned" tablets to the notebook tray a couple different ways so I could face them from a reclining position to read. It's kind of overkill for a device that's already pretty easy to handle, but at least I won't drop the tablet on my face if I fall asleep :) Overall I'd rate arms like these as vital as a good chair for anyone who spends some time with their PC. Two years in, wear and tear looks similar to the one year mark: some corrosion spotting on the base, some paint coming off the post, the plastic sleeves that space the arms out from the posts have cracked, but remain usable. Overall it's still attractive and functional, and should remain so for years to come.

Price is excessive for a monitor mount, but, it’s solid and I have zero concerns that it can hold two 32” stacked monitors, without issue. And that’s the key part, “without issue”. Plenty of monitor arms will work, but not all of them will last. And few will perform the same on day 1 and 1000. Lesser mounts will deteriorate, or simply fail by then. There’s no compromise with this mount. Everything about it is premium. Tip: the part where the the monitor attaches to the arm can rotate 360 degrees. This is handy in a stacked configuration because normally there is only a small amount of vertical tilt, which may not be enough for the top monitor. But if the monitor is rotated 180 degrees (upside down) you’ll have full range for vertical tilt. I like the top monitor the be upside down since the bezel is smaller in that setup. Or you can just attach the mounting plate upside down and keep the monitor in normal orientation but still benefi5 from the increased vertical tilt. No issues hold two 32” monitors, zero sag. But the monitors will wobble if mount or desk moves. Recommend a solid mounting surface. Overall, great mount. I’d purchase again.

Very impressed with the quality of this item. Very sturdy. Assembly instructions could be a little more clear, but wasn’t too difficult. Went with grommet mounted and just really impressed overall with the construction and materials. Need to bring the price down though. No way it should cost near $500! 5 stars for quality, -1 star for cost/value.

I bought this back in 2013 and it worked great with a 27" monitor on one arm and the laptop tray and my Macbook Pro on the other arm - inserted into a hole on my treadmill desk. I upgraded my monitor to a Dell curved 32" monitor, which is under 17lbs. The arm couldn't hold the monitor at first, so I went back to the directions and learned there is a screw to create more tension on the spring. After making the adjustment on the arm the my new monitor held in place just fine. The new monitor was on a different desk; instead of going through a hole in the desk top, I had to clamp onto the edge. The only caveat is that if you are up against a wall, you may not be able to maneuver the monitor back far enough without hitting the wall with the arm. To remedy this, I put the pole on the left side and had the arm fairly straight so that I could push the monitor back without the arm elbow getting in the way or hitting the wall.

After reading a lot of different reviews and doing research, I settled on shelling out the cash to buy this mount. It was far more expensive than the other two mounts I had previous tried for my dual monitor setup. The previous ones were rated 4.5 stars respectively and ranged from $50 to $90. At nearly triple (or more) the price of the previous mounts, the quality didn't disappoint. The sturdiness of this mount feels rock solid and the only motion as I grab the pole and shake it is the motion of the desk I have it mounted on. It was incredibly easy to assemble and the instructions were very straightforward. I wish that, for the price, Ergotron would've added some quick releases to the VESA mounts on the monitor. Range of motion isn't quite as good as I had hoped (vertically once the arm is secured on the pole) but any desired placement of the monitor can be achieved through a combination of the arm's range of motion AND adjustment of the height of the arm where it mounts on the pole. One of the reasons I ended up with the Ergotron tall pole mount was that should I ever want to go to a 3 or 4 monitor setup, I could do so on this single tall pole. Or if I wanted to have 1 monitor above the other, that could be easily achieved as well. I would definitely shell out the extra $$ and buy this mount again. The sturdiness of it is unmatched compared to other mounts.

I have been looking for better setup of dual monitor for long time because I watch monitors at least 8 hours every day and also have a pain on my back and neck. I've tried to many different things to reduce the pain; changing desk, chair, keyboard. Fortunately, I think I found the best solution for me. I purchased this and used for about a month. Now I feel a lot more confortable on my back and neck because I can change positions of monitors so easily anytime I need to do so. Ergotron built this very solid and also flexible. Thanks to large freedom of the movement of arms, I can even work while standing, which reduce my pain alot. As many reviewers pointed out, it's very easy to set up (I took 20 minutes: 5 minute for unpacking, 10 mins for assembly, and 5 mins for adjustment) and strong enough to hold two 22in monitors. Also, it comes with many additional pieces for other possible options such as monitor-and-laptop setup instead of dual monitor. I strongly recommend this to anyone who's been suffering from back/neck pain. Instead of spending more than $500 to get a good ergo desk/chair, first try this product !! You can return it if it doesn't fit to you or you can save money and reduce pain if you like this.

Gracias a este soporte, mi escritorio vuelve a ser útil para realizar otras actividades tan normales como escribir sobre él.

Livré en temps et en heure. De fabrication professionnelle. Un design superb une finition irréprochable. Montage aisé qui n'abime pas le bureau sur lequel vous le fixez. Une fois la position désirée obtenue on peut la bloquée par des vis 6 pans. Des caoutchoucs évitent de rayer le tube vertical. Si je devais mentionner un point négatif ce serait qu'il aurait été parfait si on avait pu faire glisser les cables à l'intérieur des bras et du tube central. Sinon, c'est un produit parfait et deux fois moins chère que la concurrence.

Ich habe mir diesen Bildschirmhalter gekauft, weil ich eine sehr große Person bin und extreme Schmerzen bekomme, wenn ich länger am Rechner arbeiten muss. Ich kann gar nicht so viele Gegenstände unter dem Bildschirm stapeln, so dass er ideal stünde. Ich habe einen 27" Samsung P2770HD in Gebrauch und er hält! Es ist extrem angenehm diesen Halter zu verwenden. Wenn es zu hell wird, kann ich ganz schnell den Bildschirm so weg drehen, dass ich normal weiter arbeiten kann. Ich kann jetzt besser und länger arbeiten, ohne dass ich schnell verspanne. Das Produkt selbst ist gut verarbeitet und stabil! Die Montage ist sehr einfach. Praktisch ist auch, dass in diesem Paket die lange Stange und die Notebook-Halter vorhanden sind. Wenn der Arm für jemanden zu kurz ist, würde man sogar noch einen Erweiterungsarm bekommen. Die Kabelführung ist gut gelöst. Mit diesem Produkt kann man ergonomischer und angenehmer arbeiten. Ich habe mir sogar noch einen iPad Halter gekauft, welcher aber nicht unbedingt für diesen Arm ausgelegt ist, da das iPad sehr leicht ist - daher kommt jetzt noch ein dritter LX Halter speziell für das iPad. Ich will ohne diese Halter gar nicht mehr arbeiten. Klare Kaufempfehlung!

Bardzo dobry sprzęt, choc wymagał tunningu dla moich potrzeb. Aby zmieścić dwa ekrany 42" + 34" musiałem wymienić główna rurę na dłuższa 100cm (nierdzewna rura 35x3mm + odpowiednie nagwintowanie). W jednym z ramion spiłować blokadę dolnego pochyłu, która oryginalnie pozwala tylko na -5 stopni. Oraz dokupiłem dwie blokady obrotu 97-774-003. Po tych przeróbkach uchwyt w pełni spełnia moje wymagania.

Ottimo prodotto, molto stabile e robusto. Vale tutto quel che costa