I spent SO MUCH on a monitor arm! Ergotron HX review!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- I still can't believe I spent so much on a monitor arm. Seriously, $330???
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Well done 👍🏻 you have made a good investment here. I too have purchased this expensive Monitor arm (waiting for it to arrive). I have an AOC 49” monitor with a 1800 curve and the specs say this arm is compatible 👌🏻. Happy to subscribe. Cheers from Western Australia 🇦🇺
Enjoy it! So far, only this monitor arm can handle larger monitors and I have no regrets spending this much.
Very good video! It’s the most detailed description I’ve seen so far of the HX arm. Well done.
Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
Just ordered this hx arm myself to use with my new 42 lg c2. Purchased an adapter for the vesa size and it will be perfect!!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Enjoy it! Just be careful with the installation process though. Get someone to help out!
I have the same arm!! I’m having the same issue and was debating between the HX or the LX but I will now order the HX thank you!!
Its kind of hard to justify the price of ergotron if your monitor costs less, than monitor arm, when there are many other cheaper versions available. But if you have new ultrawide 34+ inch monitors, or G9 , then its quite easy to justify costs of ergotron. Either way , after long research i ordered ergotron myself, for my 38'' ultrawide. To justify cost of ergotron, it is still costs 3-4 times less than Apple monitor stand.
I have to agree with you. There is a cheaper version of the Ergotron monitor arm called the LX - but then again, it's expensive even though it works well.
That's the reason why I didn't buy the Humanscale M10, even though I do plan on buying a more expensive monitor in the future anyway.
It costs significantly more than the Ergotron HX, and I don't feel like it actually beats it where it matters the most.
The Humanscale M10 does have superior cable management, but this is not something that bothers me too much, as I don't really care too much about the back of my monitor.
Make sure that you've order the HX that comes with the HD pivot tilt model that easily holds and pivots a Samsung Neo G9. There is the HX that doesn't come with the HD pivot and it costs less. So keep in mind when you order. Hopefully you've order the right one. Cheers@
I'm not using this arm with the Odyssey Neo G9, but yeah - I find it to be quite annoying to need to get another accessory to mount the G9.
The hd pivot isn't needed unless you have a large heavy curved ultrawide like the neo g9 or a heavier monitor.
No need to feel stupid about buying this monitor arm, especially since you are planning on buying a larger (and therefore heavier) monitor in the future.
I also bought this monitor arm for the same reason, and I have no regrets so far.
I think it's worth it, You're basically paying for a quality monitor arm. I wouldn't trust a cheap $100 arm with an expensive monitor. I wish it was cheaper, But for how premium and reliable the arm is, It's worth the price.
you should install the arm to the back of the monitor first then take the arm and install to the to rest of the arm. You wont have that problem anymore.
Thanks as I was trying to mount my Pw40-20 and it was a nightmare! Much easier to mount the arm to the back and then slot the arm in.
I should take heed of this. Sounds better than me trying to hook it to the back with a massive monitor in my hands.
@@SuperBrigader do you like your Lenovo monitor? I am looking for the same model right now.
@@hvasya Yes I love it, it works at 75hz and does everything i want it to do. The only thing it does not do is a higher refresh than 75hz. I previously had the dell 3014 30 inch. And the Lenovo does everything I wanted it to bar a 120hz refresh. I am so happy with this monitor.
@@SuperBrigader thank you for answer. Do you use it with windows or Mac os?
You probably need to use the HD pivot accessory for the rotation lock to work. It’s a bit of an annoying upsell but it’s kind of obvious you may need a bit more than just the base HX arm and accessories to work with the largest and heaviest of monitors.
I am using a 34” on NB 101 as well. I have the same problem with wabbly screen when i move my house. Annoying when in presenting on powerpoint in video conference call.
Would it be better / easier if attach the upper arm with the vesa mount to monitor then lift the arm / monitor to slot into the base of the Ergotron? Thank you
Why didn't you buy the LX since your monitor is
Basically future proofing. Monitor arms if maintained properly will outlast your monitor.
@@TechCritter Hey, my EIZOs are over 12y old by now :) But good choice, would also buy the HX, thanks for reply!
Same reason why I bought the HX for my 7.5kg monitor, lol.
My dream monitor is a nice 4K ultrawide with a high refresh rate.
well I purchased the Ergotron HX pivot arm for my Samsung G9 and It only just holds the monitor an inch of the desk before it droops back onto the surface! Somehow I dont think the arm is quite designed for the G9, even though its surposed to take that weight of the monitor...Ill need to look into this further...Im feeling abit ripped off I must say...Its probly perfect on a lighter weight monitor but not doing so well for this admittedly huge G9 monitor sadly...
I hate that the cables are exposed at the upper arm
It's the only reason why the Humanscale M10 is aesthetically better.
Hi mate, can you tell me if you can rotate your screen in portrait mode ?
I can.
Can it go higher in the position you have it in ?? Or the position it sits in when you push it back to save space with the monitor ?
Monitor arms work radially. I can move it higher if I mount the base closer to the middle
Does the main plate come with this i have a oddesey g7
Not sure if it supports the G7 because of that weird RGB piece thing
@TechCritter apparently it does I asked quite a lot of ppl idk?
@@TechCritter wait u commented on my other msg and said definitely yes
@@TechCritter would that gas lift one work ? I heard of it
The round piece should have already come with your Samsung monitor.
How do I remove the monitor from the arm after mounted? It is difficult to lift it up and remove it (2 bottom screws are removed).
Nope, just remove the two bottom screws and loosen the top two screws, then it can be lifted off the arm.
@@TechCritter Where are the 2 top screws you are referring to?
9:06. Sorry, my bad. There are only two screws.
Just unscrew those and the monitor can be lifted up.
Damn, why non of reviews of Ergotron hx don't have wobbling test or at least a demonstration. Even here at begin of video you have shitty stand from NB, and show how it is wobbly. But why don't show the same with HX? To compare?
Because it doesn't wobble?
@@TechCritter i don't think so. for this kind of construction it's Impossible. only difference in quality is how bad it is :)
@shteud01 It only wobbles excessively if it's placed on a desk that lacks good stability.
However, on my fairly good quality mid-tier standing desk, the Ergotron HX keeps my monitor more steady than the default stand that came with my monitor.
My monitor was never wobbly to begin with, but it actually does feel much more stable now.
Will this arm be good for a samsung odyssey g7 curved 27inch? Someone pls pin
Yes. Definitely yes. This monitor arm can even handle the Odyssey G9, though it requires a separate pivot joint accessory.
@TechCritter OK thanks so if I purchase this arm would I need anything else or am I good to go?
@@TechCritter because I got the monitor already
I was thinking in buying a monitor stand like that but instead i got two boxes and a Pierce of wood and put my monitor above, i dont notices the diference
If you can afford that space, then go ahead. It's a solid solution
Wow you rich. Free phone please