Monitor Arms: Two Single Arms or One Double Arm?

MentalConfection on 18/03/2021 - 10:29
Last edited 18/03/2021 - 11:35

Hi. I'm setting up my home office with a motorized standing desk and two 24" monitors. I'd like feedback on whether I should get two single monitor arms, positioned on the far left and right of the desk (with the monitors together in the middle), or one double arm positioned in the centre of the desk.

I've seen a single arm supporting a large curved monitor mounted from the left; It looks awesome as there is nothing directly underneath the monitor. Do you think this would work visually with two monitors?

BTW, the desk is against a wall.

Thanks in advance.

Computing Monitor Arm

Comments

  • Master Bates on 18/03/2021 - 10:38
    +5

    2 singles will give you more flexibility with positioning than 1 double.

    • netjock on 18/03/2021 - 12:17

      Yes, you can use single, double or two totally random sides with a double you are limited reach.

  • Chandler on 18/03/2021 - 10:41

    Never used them myself, but my thinking is two singles. Reasoning:

    + More flexibility in mounting location as well as movement of the arms.
    + Likely handle the weight/movement better
    - Require two sets of holes in your wall / two clamps on your desk

    Again, I've never used any myself, so this could all be (profanity).

  • Mechz on 18/03/2021 - 10:51

    Depends on how close or far back you want them adjusted.

    It's really annoying at work not being able to have my screens together and pushed back far enough because the elbows don't have full range against the wall.

  • booboo on 18/03/2021 - 11:00
    +1

    I've done both before and would definitely go two singles which is what I have now. You can position them completely independently. Different monitors have mounting holes at different heights and the dual may only let you pick a single height. If you have large monitors they may not fit on a dual.

  • dogboy on 18/03/2021 - 11:01

    2 x singles

  • Porker on 18/03/2021 - 11:02

    I used to have a triple arm and have used double arms. I now have 3 single arms and I find it's a lot more adjustable, but not necessarily cleaner looking.

    The single arms still do look less intrusive than the stock monitor stands.

  • whooah1979 on 18/03/2021 - 11:06

    Singles take up more desk space.

  • trankillity on 18/03/2021 - 11:12

    A double with independently adjustable arms will be your best bet. Using two singles at opposite ends of the desk is a nightmare for cable management. You will need to ensure your desk can support the weight in a single pivot/fulcrum though. Simple MDF desks won't. The other thing to keep in mind is that most standing desks have a cable management hole in the middle, which actually reduces structural integrity in the middle.

  • whooah1979 on 18/03/2021 - 11:12

    positioned on the far left and right of the desk,

    Turning the head from left to right and vice-versa puts unnecessary strain on one's neck.

    • MentalConfection on 18/03/2021 - 11:35

      Sorry - clarifying the stands are on the ends of the desk but the monitors are centred together in the middle.

  • impoze on 18/03/2021 - 14:09
    +1

    i had a double and moved to two singles because I couldn't position the monitors where I wanted them.

    Not enough articulation to place them side by side without having to bring them up close

  • jjjaar on 18/03/2021 - 14:54

    I always find I want my monitors to make more of an L shape between them, and with a double arm you sometimes have no ability to do this (they have to be straight), or those that are a bit more flexible still never allow them to make the angle I want. I made my office swap my double for two singles because I just couldn’t get the positioning right.

  • MentalConfection on 18/03/2021 - 15:05

    How far apart do you position each single? Are they pretty much directly behind each monitor? Or do you have them off centre, towards the outsides?

  • tight-ass on 19/03/2021 - 15:02

    Another vote for two single monitor arms.

    At work I have a single monitor arm with dual 22" monitors and at home I have two single monitor arms with 32" monitors. I much prefer my home setup…..far greater flexibility/options for the positions of each monitor and it's easier to accommodate 2 large monitors with separate arms.

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