What’s new: A recent article from XDA outlines five common mistakes to avoid when selecting a monitor arm for home office setups. Key considerations include ensuring VESA compliance, verifying monitor weight capacity, checking desk mount compatibility, assessing space requirements, and choosing the right hinge angle for versatility.
Who’s affected
Individuals and organizations looking to upgrade their home office setups with monitor arms may be impacted by these common purchasing mistakes, which can lead to compatibility issues and ergonomic challenges.
What to do
- Ensure your monitor and arm are VESA compliant to avoid incompatibility.
- Check the weight capacity of the monitor arm to support your displays.
- Verify that your desk can accommodate the mounting system of the monitor arm.
- Measure the space around your desk to ensure there is enough room for the monitor arm’s adjustments.
- Opt for a monitor arm with a 360-degree hinge for greater versatility and ergonomic benefits.
