Laptop Stands & Monitor Arms

Monitor arms, risers and laptop stands solve different space problems.

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Monitor arms, risers and laptop stands solve different space problems. An arm positions a screen away from its original base; a riser lifts equipment on a platform; a laptop stand changes the angle or height of the whole computer. Choose the support method before comparing movement and appearance.

Choose a base that suits the desk

The Artiss dual monitor arm uses a freestanding base, while other designs may clamp to an edge or use a grommet hole. A clamp needs a suitable desktop edge and clearance underneath. A freestanding base avoids that fixing but still takes up surface area and needs a stable position.

Match the monitor fixing and load

Screen diagonal alone does not establish compatibility. Compare the monitor's mounting-hole pattern, weight and any recessed fixing area with the arm's specification. For two screens, assess each arm separately and allow enough movement for the pair to sit together without pressing against each other.

Keep input devices at working height

Raising a laptop also raises its built-in keyboard. For sustained desk work, a separate keyboard and mouse let you position the screen independently. A docking stand adds another compatibility check: the stand's physical fit does not guarantee that its ports support every computer or display function.

Further reading: WorkSafe Queensland: setting up a workstation

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Laptop Stands & Monitor Arms: practical questions

Can a monitor arm fit any desk?

A clamp needs a suitable edge, enough clearance below it and a desktop construction approved for that fixing. A grommet mount needs a suitable hole. A freestanding base avoids either fixing but occupies surface space. Choose the base before the arm reach, particularly on glass or unusually thin tops.

Is screen size enough to choose a dual monitor arm?

No. Match each screen’s weight and rear fixing pattern to its own arm, then consider the combined width and movement of the pair. Two screens within a quoted diagonal range can still collide or sit awkwardly if their widths and rear housings differ.

Should I choose a laptop riser or a monitor arm?

Choose a riser when you need a platform for equipment that stays in one place. An arm suits a compatible screen whose position needs adjustment. Raising a laptop moves its keyboard too, so allow desktop space for separate input devices when setting up for longer sessions.