HUANUO Adjustable Monitor Stand, Single Arm Desk Mount for 32 inch Screen and 17 inch Laptop, Heavy Duty Ergonomic Bracket Holds 22lbs

The KevsterUnited States

Easy Instructions AND Well Built

I was looking for some options to expand on the functionality of my computer desk. I have an IKEA Fredde desk and recently I saw IKEA sold clamp-on shelf attachments for tables or desks. This had me wondering what else is out there. This is when I came across this product. I had chosen it because unlike many other options that seemed either more focused on dual screen setups this product was designed for a screen and laptop or tablet. This is perfect for my purposes as it would free up space formerly taken up by a monitor, as well as that of a laptop or keyboard. My intended use was for having a setup ideal for plugging in multiple inputs to a monitor while I can also work on the desk. I have a retro computer workstation and use a small multipurpose television so I can plug in HDMI, VGA, RCA, and RF all running to various computers. So to lift the monitor off the desk is great as it frees up space, makes accessing ports easier, and with the flexibility of the neck on this product I can move the monitor up, down or swivel it out of the way if I am using the desk for other purposes. The attachment to screw in a television or monitor is great. I also like the laptop holder. It is a tray that can be angled and is large enough to hold pretty much any size laptop or tablet. Again, this is nice because it frees up so much space. If you don’t intend on using a laptop, this could also be perfect for holding something else like a small gaming console, drum machines or synthesizers, or even just papers. If you don’t want to do any of that one cool thing I noticed is that the laptop tray attaches using the same bracket that is used for monitors and TVs, so you could wire up a couple monitors on top of each other and have a dual monitor setup if so desired. Another really cool option that I was unaware of when I purchased this was that in addition to the clamp-on option, this also has a stationary option where if your desk has a grommet you can attach the the main pole to the desk. The grommet size would have to be large enough, or if you are crafty you could use a hole saw attachment and drill your own but I would much rather use the clamp, as it is very sturdy, which leads me to my final point - the construction. This product arrived in a very organized box. When opened there were two a couple boxes and the laptop try neatly organized. When I opened everything all up everything was bagged and all the tiny bits (screws, nuts, hex wrenches) were all in a labeled bag with letters that correspond to the instructions The instructions were also very well written and detailed, which was something I did not expect. I think my only complaint (which isn’t really a complaint) was that the optional grommet build was in a separate box on the second page but both were visible when I had the instructions opened. I just did not see it at first and it did not impact my desired use but was nice knowing I could in the future, especially if I buy a new desk. The product also feels very high quality. Everything feels sturdy. The clamp, main pole, and even the necks feel heavy and thick. They are all metal and have thick metal screws that tighten with a hex wrench so you can keep things still. No plastic clamps or screws so risk of stripping or breakage seems far less likely and since they are standard sized metal screws, I suppose you could buy replacements at a hardware store. The only construction part I kind of questioned was when attaching the clamp together, it uses three screws but no but to secure them but I don’t see this as being an issue - the screws tighten very well and don’t feel like they are going anywhere. Overall this product is the best deal you could want from something like this. It doesn’t feel like the pieces will slide and flop around once you have it setup and the metal parts are nice and strong so no worry they will bend or break. While I am using an older television with this, newer monitors and TVs have gotten so light that I imagine you could use this with a pretty large screen. If I ever needed a dual or quad screen setup, this would definitely be an option. I almost forgot to mention cable management. This product also has plastic clips that go on the arms and tools to not only attach cables but it also has spots to store the hex wrenches for future adjustments. I did experience an issue with the monitor and tray tilting forward, even when no added weight was added. While the instructions just mention to tighten a bolt, it still tilted heavily so I removed the bolt to reveal there are two washers on either side of the mount. Each washer has two small indentations that line up with two holes on the mount. On the inside of the mount there is a plastic piece that has multiple holes. It looks as if this is to line up with the indentations and when you tighten the bolt they keep the monitor in place. What I had noticed was that they were not big enough and so the mount would move regardless of position. I tested with removing the two washers and instead wrapping a paper lip through the holes at the desired position to prevent the plastic piece from moving. When I reassembled the mount it worked and the monitor stayed in place.

djmknaugleUnited States

Works great attached to standing desk!

Pros: Very sturdy, well made, easy to assemble and install with instructions (took me 20 mins or so), very easy to adjust horizontally (I did have to lightly loosen a few joints...but not by much). If using for a monitor, you can easily rotate from landscape to portrait position and tilt back and forward. Cons: Once you choose a height for the "arm"...you need to use an allen wrench (handily placed on the pole) to adjust it. The arms only articulate on a horizontal plane...meaning you can't adjust the monitor/laptop stand up and down except by changing the height on the pole with the allen wrench. The middle joint on the "arm" has limited range of movement, perhaps a bit less than 90 degrees, so you can't push the monitor all the back toward the pole if it is bent (I'd say I got it about 4" from the pole but only by placing the joint on the pole so it starts as if it's coming out toward the back.) I will add pictures to this review soon to demonstrate my comments above. Overall, a great solution for what I wanted. I had two monitors on my standing desk, and we just got laptops. For a while, I'm using the laptop separately from my dual monitor desktop (possibly forever). There was no room on my standing desk for the laptop, so this device gave me a stand for that as well as replaced the monitor stand that took up room on the standing desk. I was initially concerned about all of this weight on my thin 1/2" likely particle board desktop, but found that the metal framework for the moving part of the desk ran the full length of the desk at the back and front. The clamp is closed on that metal bracket, reinforcing the desktop material without the need to add anything. I was planning to add a 6" x 3" x1/2" pieces of wood to the top and bottom of the desktop when clamping it in place to reinforce and redistribute weight a bit initially, and would still recommend that for thin or glass desktops...but I got lucky and didn't have to. My expectations for more arm movement was likely based on a wall bracket I have for a tv at home that permits it to fold nearly flat to the wall. It is an offset arm at the middle joint. I didn't pay attention to that when looking for a laptop/monitor solution. That said, it does what I need it to do. If you need it to sit almost flat to the back of the desk in any position other than full arm extended out to the side, this won't do that. Also, if you have two monitors on this stand, they can not be on the same level. One will be higher than the other. Overall, for the price...a great and sturdy little set-up. No complaints on my part!

Jeffrey Scott PetroUnited States

SOLID STAND AND RESPONSIVE CUSTOMER SUPPORT

I have a fairly complicated set-up of multiple PC's and five monitors for media production. My primary need was having access to multiple PC keyboards while still being able to play master music keyboards. This looked like a viable solution, and it was. The PC keyboards float over the top of the music keyboards. I can pull them a little closer when I need to do some real typing, like this review, or I can push them back a little to allow full access to the music keyboards below and still hit keys on the PC keyboards. The arms articulate on a single plane meaning they will come towards you or away from you on a horizontal plane. They will not rise vertically. This works for me and is exactly what I needed. The attachment at the end will provide VESA connectivity. I am only using it for keyboard trays as I already have monitor arms. The tray will tilt up and down so that you can angle it towards you. The lip that extends upward from the bottom of the keyboard tray stops the keyboard from falling off when tilted. I am finding it a little high for one thin PC keyboard, and my thumb hits it often when I tap the space bar. I may use a saw to cut it down a bit. A couple of cool things I found was that by attaching the bracket to the pole at a specific orientation, I could limit its travel in one direction and it acts like a door stop so that I don't push the PC keyboard away and have it hit my monitors. Also, I had purchased another different stand for my main 4K monitor, but it has the same diameter pole that comes with this product, so I was able to attach one of the arms to it thereby reducing the clutter on my desk. Ultimately, it's well-made and does exactly what I need it to do. When I first received the package, there was a missing screw. All but two of the screws are in sealed clear plastic, which clearly identifies with letters that correspond to the assembly instructions. Two other screws are pre-installed in the arms and are used to attach the arms to the poles. One of those screws was missing. I would think, this does not happen often, but it required me to make a few calls. It wasn't painless, but the company did fix the issue. They were always very polite on the phone.

Behnam SaeediUnited States

100% worth every single penny

Let's start with shipping: - The item shipped 1 day earlier than anticipated - The box it came in was clean and not damaged in any way. After unboxing: - no visible scratch marks or damages anywhere on the item - comes with all needed parts and an assembly instructions Assembly: - I just had to look at the instructions and they were clear enough for me to understand how it supposed to go together - I improvised some parts of the assembly because it did not apply to my rig (I needed modifications for my person project) After assembly and installation: - The rig is sturdy - it is very flexible - it has very good wire management - it looks very tidy Tips and comments: - So far I haven't had any issues with it and I highly recommend it. It clears a lot of space on your desk specially if you were putting your laptop on your desk traditionally. - If your laptop is not your main computer (or you have a tower) I highly recommend "Synergy" software to be installed on your laptop so you won't need to plug a mouse and a keyboard every time - pay attention to where your laptop's vents are located - In my experience the laptop does not slide on the rig (even though my cat loves to push it) - If you have a cat like me, I highly recommend tightening the pivot so the cat won't push it as easily - I also recommend for cat owners to put the laptop platform at a 45 degree angle, this prevents your pets from turning your stand or laptop into their new favorite chill spot * overall, this was a very good and handy product