Second WFH Monitor + Arm Recommendations

LGeediggity87 on 19/10/2025 - 10:27

Hey!
I currently have a Dell S2721QS that I picked up about 2 years ago or so and goes well still. I’m starting to WFH a lot more and want to add a second screen into the mix.

Currently don’t have a dock and whilst I have a network connection my laptop doesn’t have a jack so just working off wifi.
Few thoughts I have:
- stay with another 4K screen so their isn’t too much of a difference between the two?
- buy a hub or consider one that has an integrated hub and power via USB-C

I found the Dell P2725QE has all of this but not sure if there are better options?

Also any recommendations for monitor arms would be great too!

Cheers

Computing Dell P2725qe Monitor Arm

Comments

  • McMaferMur on 19/10/2025 - 10:33
    +3

    stay with EXACT S2721QS same monitor, 4K screen so their isn’t too much of a difference between the two

    get cheap separate 2nd hand dock from ebay (ex office) - probably $50 brand doesnt matter lenovo or dell just make sure can do 2x4k at 60hz at minimum

    get arm with gas: buy 2 singles ! not dual arms! and thank me later. from amazon the brand is north bayou or something like that search on ozb so many deals on them

    • Geediggity87 on 19/10/2025 - 10:56

      This was my first intention but trying to find another is a challenge.
      How much of a difference would there be between the 4K monitors over the years (sounds dumb as I write this )

      • McMaferMur on 19/10/2025 - 11:04
        +1

        okay.. exact same is more for esthetic factor, but as i have 2 with different size and resolutions i wish i have the same,
        so yeah any same size 4k, and you can see the bazel before you buy etc make sure they looks nice next to your old Dell.

        • Geediggity87 on 19/10/2025 - 14:04

          Ok cool, yep understand what you mean now.

  • plmko on 19/10/2025 - 10:38

    I use Dell monitor arms. Very clean design to suit monitors and hides cables.

    • Geediggity87 on 19/10/2025 - 10:56

      The ones with the monitor originally?

      • sim777 on 19/10/2025 - 13:38

        No, dell sell a separate monitor arm. I have it also but not sure if its worth the price as once you set it up you dont really tend to move it around that much (well for me atleast)

      • Far Cough on 19/10/2025 - 18:33

        i use a Dell MDA20

  • sumyungguy on 19/10/2025 - 10:47

    Dual monitor arm: IKEA Stubberget

    • kbd67 on 19/10/2025 - 10:54

      never knew ikea had monitor arms
      prob good with purchasing with 10% off GC

    • Geediggity87 on 19/10/2025 - 10:59

      I have read that you’re better off with individual stands instead of a twin unit for more versatility. Do you have any issues with this one?

      • sumyungguy on 19/10/2025 - 11:04

        Have no idea why people say that. Unlike 24-inch, 27s don't need much in the way of height adjustment. I have your Dell and a 28-inch Samsung; the only tweak I needed was because displays don't all have their VESA mount in the same vertical position. I picked mine up from as-is clearance and it's great! Before that I had two displays on their own stands which consumed a fair chunk of desk space.

      • McMaferMur on 19/10/2025 - 11:04

        https://www.amazon.com.au/north-bayou/s?k=north+bayou

        just buy 2 singles please, gas spring

        • kanu666 on 19/10/2025 - 11:29

          Those may be pretty low quality: we had one of those in the office and it was not possible to keep in the desired position - it would always go lower or higher

    • Leiothrix on 20/10/2025 - 08:01

      From looking at the picture the joints only have a single point of articulation which can limit the positioning. It is better if they have two points of articulation per joint.

      I have one similar to that, two Dell 27" 1440p side-by-side. Fantastic, keeps the monitors next to each other and hides all of the cables.

      • sumyungguy on 20/10/2025 - 11:15

        The IKEA one? Articulates at the VESA mount, mid-point of the arms and where the arms meet the post. Arguably superior to this $10 OzB deal post

        • Leiothrix on 20/10/2025 - 11:17

          I probably didn't explain that too well.

          What I meant was that each joint there is only one hinge which limits the range of movement. Better ones have two hinges.

          This has two pieces of RHS with a bolt to articulate over. A better design is two pieces of RHS, a plate top and bottom, and two bolts for two hinges.

          With the single hinge you have about 100* of movement, with the double hinge it is 180*. For a 27" it probably doesn't matter, I have these on some 24" s as well and it makes a huge difference. With the double hinge you can bend it in a more complicated pattern which is a requirement if there is a wall behind the desk.

  • LanceVance on 19/10/2025 - 23:22

    Do you need arms? I've had them at work and currently have them at work, always found them a pain and too fiddly to get just right. At home my main monitor is on a vesa monitor stand with a steel base, huge range of adjustability and the steel base is where the dock (Dell UD22) sits. The other monitor in portrait orientation is on the original stand it came with.

  • trankillity on 20/10/2025 - 08:08
    +1

    Alternative suggestion - sell the monitor and get a single ultrawide. I've been using one full-time WFH for 2 years and love it. Combine with FancyZones from Windows PowerToys and you have a great productivity setup.

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