is there ANY good monitor arm?! Ergotron LX
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Ever heard the advice, "Spend more, Buy Better?"
If I convince you to try it out, here's a link to the stand: amzn.to/3OdnAZg
Sometimes, that is the inevitable case. I had just received my new Ergotron LX monitor arm, and decided to take you along the journey of how I got here, and where I am now.
You think you know, but you have no idea....
Ergotron LX
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VIVO
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This is a really great video, Atif! We're glad you're happy with your LX Monitor Arm. :)
Thanks! And yeah Im definitely glad I went with it.
wait what how do you only have 160 subs the video of this quality is top tier
Dude (or dudette) you flatter me too much, but literally yesterday afternoon i had 117, and my latest GT3 video had 150 views. It all happened in 24 hours! What scares me is im still figuring out my direction and my thing, so I hope they dont leave hahah!
Lol, just wanna say that I appreciate the level of effort and quality into a video about....monitor arms. But yeah I'm in the same position of cheaping out on my first two monitor arms and wanting to go Ergotron for my next one. This helps :)
I honestly cant believe how positive the reception was on this impromptu video haha! Was fun though. And yeah, i still love the thing, didnt think it would be that satisfying but its quality stuff
You have a lot of potential to be a really good TH-cam my friend. Keep it up, I can only see you getting better and better over time.
Thank you so much!
Yeah brotha, you should review more tech stuff, I’m sure you would get a lot more views and subscribers. I subscribed. I’ll be waiting!! Lol
Hey, thanks for the video, I like your style man, your an entertaining guy to watch.
Thanks man! Ive been off my game for a bit but Im gonna get back to uploading.
one of, if not the best, video on monitor arms i've seen, thanks
Speechless...thank you!
@@ruleofones no, thank you for making an honest video
Didn't even watch all of it but the production quality and general vibe were great. Like smashed.
You have an interesting style!
Thannks so much!
Your editing and humour is awesome. Loved this little vid.
Really enjoyed your personality and natural way of sharing experience! Top montage quality! Keep it up!
Amazing! Couldnt help but smile at your comment. Thank you!
I totally agree, because I went through a similar process: trying to find something that's adequate, and spending the minimum, but eventually going with the ergotron, and I could immediately see the quality that solves all the problems.
Uh, it's not 'hydraulic' - there's no fluid, but they are friction bushings.
Good to know! Thanks for correcting that!
Dude, this is a great video... right mix of humor and useful info!
Thank you so much! I feel bad i havent posted in a number of weeks, but will get back on it!
Heh. Has the script and editing humour, and video technical aspects that many well produced YT makers have. Very nice. Keep it up!
Found your video looking around for some YT reviews of the Ergotron LX (tall version though but I clicked this video anyway). Seems like it's the one to get!
Thanks for the support! Let me know what works!
ur window views are amazing...
Great video. I have been trying to decide what mount to get and I think I will spend the extra and get what I need the first time. Your production value is great I'm sure your channel will grow fast. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much! And im certainly glad i went with the ergotron ultimately.
I like your style. You helped me alot in the purchase decision.
I'm glad to help! And thanks for the support!
Great video, I was in between the cheaper mounts but wanted to see what the trade off was. This video came in perfect will definitely purchase the Ergotron.
Im so glad it helped!
I've had my Ergotron for over a decade now(12 years?). Works as good as I got it the first day. I have a Cintiq 27QHD mounted on to it and have my arm resting on the entire setup the entire day. For over a decade.
Yeah, spend the few dollars more and get the Ergotron. Sometimes you just need things to work.
Very useful insights, think you just convinced me not to get the vivo (or other ~$25 options) lol. Scared me a bit at the beginning cuz I thought the audio was going to be all muffled the whole time. Great stuff!
Oh gosh, i hope that hasnt caused too many people to click off too quickly haha! Thanks for your feedback, and glad I could help. Im still super happy with mine.
this is like wheigh too well produced for a monitor stand review i love it
Perhaps i may have shot myself in the foot haha!
Love the video...
Thank you so much!
Good video! I ordered the exact same monitor arm, but Amazon sent me the aluminum finished wall mount arm....time to send it back.
Youre gonna love it. Be sure to order it through amazon from Ergotrons amazon store
So Funny dude! And informative at the same time! Thanks! :D
Stick around, there may be more where that came from haha!
Great content man. Thanks for making the video.
Thanks for the support!
Reminds me of Johnny Harris videography style. Great job. Looking into this arm and found a new person to subscribe to.
Thank you so much!
Great video! Like your sense of humour! 😀
Haha thanks!
Wow, this is a very cool video! Suscribed!
Thanks man!
Cheers - this was helpful!
@01:42
Hang on a minute. Millimetres???? Fak me, hearing someone with an 'American accent' using the metric system is so satisfying. 😌👏🏻😊
I watch way too many british car presenters, im glad its paid off 🤣
In the interest of transparency though, when i said it, i imagined it spelled “millimetERs,” and for this i have failed you 😞
Cool video buddy. 👍
You got my sub the first minute in
Great content! It's unreal you don't have sub at least in the 4 digits
Wow what a compliment! Hopefully soon.
Nice video, i like The fact that you see a lot of your personality in the video.
One more thing, can you tell me where I can get the wallpaper used in the video Thumbnail ?
That really means a lot! As for the wallpaper, if you Google Shinjuku Tokyo wallpaper it should come up
Great vid
Awesome video!
Thanks so much! Means a lot
Nice video dude, I got the HX an it’s so solid it looks like Robocop built it
Thats an amazing analogy hahaha! Ill never look at mine the same
@@ruleofones laughing,
Love the editing and effort on the video! I have a question, currently I'm trying to setup a drawing tablet on a mount. I bought the Amazon basics one ($100ish) and in general, the quality is phenomenal. However the tilting mech that allows the monitor to look up and down, is so damn stiff even on the loosest setting that it feels like I'm going to break my screen. Does the LX mount have a wide range of tightness on the tilt head?
Thank you!
So here’s the thing: the tilt is adjustable in tightness, and admittedly it is still quite stiff. However, tilting up is much easier than tilting down. Not the most useful input i know, but wanted to be comprehensive. I find that the feeling that i might break my monitor in tilting is more apparent when i try to be gentle. Its like an arthritic joint, being more decisive in my input makes the joint flex more easily. I would say ESPECIALLY with Amazon just give it a shot, you can always return it.
@@ruleofones I have the same feeling with this one. Tilting up is far easier than tilting down. After an hour or 2 of messing with it and looking at videos/reviews I decided to order a replacement. Some people have had good luck with it, and I cant imagine its that hard on every single unit. Thanks for your reply!
Also maybe consider a lubricant for the hinge? I may try that now.
@@ruleofones Thats a good idea, let me know how it works out! Mine is packaged up until I receive a replacement.
When I buy something I buy it where if it's like once and for all I never ever hastate to pay more for quality products especially when it's for daily use or if it's something important to me.
Hey Atif! It's been almost 2 yrs now! Are you still rocking with the Ergotron? Also, any additional revelations since you first bought? I don't think I'll be doing a lot of moving but I might move it up and down for webcam stuff or left and right to do videos in my office and move it out of the way. Has that been easy for you?
Still going strong! I don’t move it around much either but it has served as a solid arm that i don’t have to think about.
HEY! If you're still in the market for an arm, there's an Ergotron LX Dual on Amazon for 55 which is an INSANE price for one like it. It's labeled "Amazon Basics Dual Monitor Stand", but trust all the reviews, the manufacturer is Ergotron it's just chosen and rebranded by Amazon.
It supports 20lb monitors on each arm, has a wingspan large enough for two 34inch ultrawides or many other setups, has C bracket and grommet (hole through the table) mounting options, and a ton of adjustments and positioning options.
First 45 seconds of this video is my identity when buying lol
You're talking to the KING of indecision haha!
You cant tilt the screen downward with this one, right? Thanks for the showcase
Actually you CAN tilt down, but only by about 5-10 degrees
Nice style , and informative. What type / brand is the desk mat?
Funny enough the name of the brand is “Glorious PC Gaming Race” hahaha
I enjoyed watching this video! I'm thinking about getting this monitor arm or a $50 monitor arm. Also, can I have the link for the desktop wallpaper in your thumbnail picture please?
If your budget allows and you want the versatility, Id say get this one. You wont be disappointed in the quality at all. But ultimately its a matter of whether this suits your wants and needs. I have no complaints and still feel satisfied when i see it. The nice thing is that even if you want a center-positioned monitor stand, this folds in a way that allows that too.
In the end though, there are a lot of choices i havent tried. I can only speak for my limited experience.
Take a look here:
wallpaperaccess.com/japanese-anime-city
Great review Atif! No sag!? That would drive me up a wall so man do I get that. I’m considering getting this for my Alienware aw3416dw and I for my sanity I absolutely cannot have even the slightest bit of sag. Please tell me this mount is the answer. Also great quality content!
0% sag! Gravity is a cruel mistress, but not to this arm! 😂🤣. Ive also gotten a new desk and had to move apartments so this thing has been disassembled and reassembled a few times, doesn’t seem to have affected its durability.
As far as I can tell, the AW3423 is well under the upper limit of the arm’s 25lb weight limit. Couldn’t find the 3416 to compare, but it should be fine.
@@ruleofones Nice 😎 Mine is coming in today. Thanks for looking into that for me!
@@robertbreish8182 Let me know how it works out!
what an intro
the video is good buit the title is a bit confusing. monitor arms are cool regardless you just have to spend at least 30 quid before you get anything worth keeping idealy 50
What you just said is the answer to my question/title.
Common bro we wait for your desktop tour :D
Soon enough! I was going to hold off until i move in a month or two, but maybe ill just make 2 vids haha!
Good Video
Will the arm stop before the wall or will it bang against the wall and gotta take extra care to not bang the wall when moving the monitor?
Some monitor arms are designed with this in mind.
Thank you!
The monitor can swing past the back of the desk so it can hit the wall. However, to be honest it doesnt swing so freely that it would bang into the wall. As an extra precaution i put a square piece of clear tape on the part of the wall where the elbow of the arm sits, and i also just push the arm to the wall relatively slowly. But the arm is built so tight that the movement is slow and controlled anyway. Hope that helps!
@@ruleofones Thank you. Do you find that it wobbles or had any issues since you had it? Some arms wobble to easily. I am looking for arm that doesn't wobble so easily
Mine has been solid since i got it. I have even dismounted it and remounted it a few times and still good as new. I dont swing it around too much though, but all the joints feel tight, and no drooping.
@@ruleofones Thanks
Did this come with the desk clamp? Some have reported it does not.
Mine definitely did. It must be a packaging error if people are not. That’s crazy!
@@ruleofones Thanks for the reply and the video. I'm making the switch to an Ergotron, they owe you.
What monitor do you have? Looks like the LG27GN950, how you liking the monitor so far?
That is correct sir! In terms of my usage I honestly don’t have any problem with it. It runs 4K at 144 Hz just fine with a display port. I don’t have a lot of experience with high-end monitors so I don’t have much to compare it with, however I have been seeing the new gigabyte m28u that just came out that looks like it might be a great option. I believe my monitor is discontinued anyway
@@ruleofones Nice, I've been thinking of upgrading to a 4k monitor for video editing and productivity. I'm coming from a dual 24 inch 1080p monitor setup. The LG monitor looks clean with the slim bezels along with the ergotron mount 👍
Thanks man! Ive been learning to code so been looking into a second monitor myself.
I can't imagine being cheap when it comes to my computer workstation. I would rather live without a bed and sleep on the floor than work with shitty equipment. You can get the Ergotron LX for $200 on sale. Why would you put up with an annoying unmovable pole mount?
I was blind, but now i see 😂
@@ruleofones Once a person discovers monitor arms they don’t go back to crappy monitor stands. The best monitor arm on the market is Humanscale. They are 2X the cost of Ergotron however. I love my Humanscale. My only (very big) complaint with Humanscale is that they don’t emphasize a critical fact. You must be sure about the weight of your monitor when choosing the Humanscale model. If your monitor is too light, the Humanscale monitor arm will not work. It will stay stuck. I tell people to always get the M8 model. Its the in between arm and will work for most monitors. I once boight the M10 and couldn’t use it because it only works on monitors over 30lbs (ideally 40lbs +).
I love your edits, I think I am in the same exact position as you, bought a cheaper north bayou arm but the tilt just wont hold. I am considering the LX, how is the tilt holding up?
The whole arm is holding up really well. I actually still kinda smile when i see it, it just brings a minimal yet functional aspect to the space, plus it makes me think of all the love ive gotten here. The tilt is actually on the tighter side at least for me, but nothing is lax.
Is the normal Ergotron LX the one to go with over the "tall pole" version? I don't have a standing desk, and I want my monitor to be at eye level. Not sure why I'm seeing so many recommendations to get the "tall pole" and what value it provides.
Hey! So i just tested it out with my ergotron, and im 5’9. The ergotron doesnt articulate high enough for the monitor to reach eye level, BUT if I bring the ergotron to its highest and then tilt the screen up, i can stand straight and am able to comfortably look down without bending my neck. At that position it feels sort of like looking at a podium if that makes sense.
Ergotron does also have a tall pole version so the pole that you attach to the desk has a higher attachment point for the arm. This should solve your issue.
Good review, do you find that you're getting enough height adjustment? I'm looking at getting the HX for the LG C1 48" but not sure 11" will be enough. I'll check out your other videos to see if you have additional feedback.
EDIT: Have you considered the LX dual stacking? they claim a weight capacity of 44lbs. (they really need to sponsor me at this point haha!)
Hmmm, that's an interesting question. Initially I was going to suggest the LX with the taller stalk but the weight limit isn't enough for your monitor. Another thing to consider is that the 11 inches of height adjustment will be less for you because, if I'm thinking about it correctly, some of that height for you will be to accommodate the large screen. So you're already starting at a certain height to begin with. But correct me if I'm thinking of it wrong.
For me, I have a 27" monitor and a standing desk, so I don't use the height adjustment to it's extremes really ever. But for whatever it's worth, I have between 13 and 14 inches from my desk to the bottom of my VESA mount at max height. Let me know what happens, ultimately it may just come down to giving it a shot.
@@ruleofones Thanks for the reply, LX dual may work but not sure how to go about mounting two arms. The HX would already need an adapter to do vesa 200x300. I guess I either order and try or wait for someone who is planning the same setup to ask. The 11.5" shown on Amazon is pretty vague since they don't show what the lowest or starting height is. One of the bad reviews also states no returns so could get stuck with something bad if it doesn't work good.
Anyway, good videos. keep them going. I just subscribed.
Let me know how it goes!
Sorry i didnt see the rest of the reply! Amazon confirms return eligibility on the right near the add to cart button. If it says its eligible youre good.
@@ruleofones Not seeing that on U.S, Amazon, just says UK import may differ. Where are you located? It may be different where you are.
How far behind the desk can you push it assuming that you would had some space behind? I am thinking about getting LG C2 and install it on this arm but I have not so deep desk.
Keep in mind that as you push it back the side of the monitor will come up against the arm, so technically the arm pivots at the base 360, but the monitor itself might stop you from pushing it back. I suppose if you raise the monitor up enough, it can clear the first arm attached to the base, if that makes sense.
@@ruleofones definitely makes sense. Thanks a lot. So 360 it is, the only limitation would be the size of the display itself.
@@ruleofones we'll see how it goes, I wanted to put C2 42" and move it a little bit behind the desk to gain extra centrimetres of space between me and the tv.
I’ll try it out myself tonight and circle back
@Marcin Kapusta OK! So I just tried it with my 27 inch monitor, and if you turn the lower arm coming off the base 180 to the back, you can bend the arm 90 degrees to face you, which will give you about 6 inches. However, that is wit ha 27 inch. With that said, if desk depth is an issue and you like cannot clear 42 inches with the monitor arm, you may want to just get a different size
To put it another way, if you get the 42 inch screen and put it on your desk but have to push it back because the desk isn’t deep enough, then perhaps if you got, for example, a 32 inch screen instead, it would be more appropriate for your desk depth and you wouldn’t have to push it back, you may even be able to bring it forward.
Man you look like Nathan from ExMachina.
Hahahahah!
how big is your desk ? Is it 120 x 80 ?
I assume you meant cm, its 132x60
Where’d you get the globe desk light thing? Been looking for something like that
Amazon
Nice stuff man. I wanna do a video on my monitor arm too. #keepgrinding
Thanks for the love!
Sorry to ask. I might of have had missed it in the video. But what size is your monitor. I am planning on getting this exact arm for a 32 in. But I would only get it if it allows me to push the screen behind the desk edge.
Don’t be sorry! I have a 27 inch monitor, and I think even with a 32 inch monitor you shouldn’t have much of an issue pushing it behind the desk edge since there is an elbow joint.
@@ruleofones Your videos are breath of fresh air thank you. Keep up the good work mate!
@@emilemouannes2236 Wow, I dont even know how to take that compliment. I wish I was in your head to understand what that means haha! I hope you end up enjoying the rest of the videos coming out too! Stil ltrying to find my niche.
Great video! Is the mount made in china?
Thanks! And no clue haha!
Can you swivel the monitor so that person sitting on the opposite side could also look at the monitor on straight view? Or would it be at an angle for them
It can swivel 180
Thinking about getting one. How has it held up?
Granted I dont swing it around much, but so far its good as new.
How close can you put the desk against wall when using the LX arm?
Pretty much all the way. The desk clamp doesnt protrude much. The arm doesnt get in the way of the wall at all. It also has the option to mount the arm into the desk if you dont want to clamp it.
Hey man what size monitor is that for reference, I wanna use it with my 32inch monitor
Fortunately the stand supports up to 34 inches, mine is 27 inch. I also just became an amazon affiliate so I threw in a link in the description if you feel so inclined :)
@@ruleofones will do
See when you spin it to the right is the monitor movable as in you can move it to face you as swing it round ?
If that makes sense
@Lesoyskrr I hope I understood you correctly, but I just tested it on my monitor, and I can spin the monitor in both rotations, full 360° and it’s still pivots all the way around 180°. So whether you turn it right or left, it should be able to pivot facing forward or backward.
What size is this monitor bro?
27 inch
How much your monitor weights,
About 15 lbs
Whats your monitor size? I got a 34" ultrawide that weights 14 lbs so I suppouse this should work well
With that weight it should work, mine is 27” and weighs about the same.
What monitor are you using Atif & what do you use it for?
I have an LG 27GN950 and i use it for learning all the ins and outs of video editing, eventually for gaming as well.
@@ruleofones seems to be perfect for both gaming & editing, but at such a big price. Would you recommend?
Hmmmm, Its hard for me to say because im still not well versed in color calibration and also havent done much gaming, so i cant speak to the refresh rate. It ultimately depends on what features you need and whether they are worth the price to you. The nice thing is almost everyone has a reasonable return policy so you could always try it out.
Why didn't you consider a HUANUO monitor arm?
Interesting! I had glanced past these monitor arms, but to be honest had heard a greater number of recommendations for the ergotron. From the looks of it though it seems like an interesting option.
HUANUO is great. I have one myself and it hasn't failed me yet (knock on wood). When it comes to price, they are within the 'for normal human beings' category. Still, quite well designed and executed, while maintaining utilitarian looks. They just do the job.
However, if you want everything a monitor arm should provide, like in the case of Huanuo, and premium finishing quality on top of that, there are, in my opinion, only three choices:
- Ergotron
- Humanscale
- Colebrook Bosson Saunders
What’s the long term review of that ergotron lx? Still using it and loving it?
Dude you beat me to it! I’m in the middle of moving and was going to slightly redo my desk set up and mention that. Definitely zero complaints. I do need to mention the caveat that I don’t move the monitor around a lot. The most that I do is move it forward and backward a couple of inches and adjust the height occasionally, but I have taken it apart a handful of times and it comes apart and goes back together smoothly and it still works great.
@@ruleofones thank you so much! ordered the black Ergotron lx on amazon. I'm changing up my desk setup to start fresh for the new year lol. I'm happy you've been enjoying yours so much - definitely excited to get mine on Wednesday. Yeah I'd probably install that screw in the mount to lock the rotation of the monitor. Thank you again!
Dude buy a F1.0 lens you're killing the ISO of your camera lmao
You are a day late and a dollar short lol! I’m on an a7SIII now and know way more than I did then.
@@ruleofones thanks for replying man, no hate on your review BTW very well made, just that ISO though haha I felt like it was the Blair witch project
Ill go with: that was the plan 👀. Novice + Canon M50 = what you see here
Will this arm support an ultrawide 23.3 lbs?
The listing says up to 25 pounds. The thing is pretty robust
@@ruleofones Appreciate you, Sir. I just put it in my checkout.
What keyboard is that?
It’s a Keychron K1
buy once cry once
😂🤣