Author: Michael Crider / Source: reviewgeek.com
You’ve finally built that monster triple monitor desktop setup you’ve been dreaming about. But now your desk is 80% monitor stand. You need a monitor mount that frees up space and looks sharp doing it.
As monitors have gotten thinner and cheaper, more and more of these multi-display stands have come to the market, but there are really only a few basic variations in the design.
Rigid arms or flexible? Clamped to the desk, drilled through it, or freestanding? The following picks should cover the majority of users. Unfortunately there’s not much in the way of selection for wall-mounting triple displays; the combined weight of three monitors and steel stands makes it impractical, and three individual wall mounted units will probably work better in that situation.Before making your selection, you should decide on your mount style. A clamp mount that attaches to the back of your desk will work for most users, but those with glass desktops or desks with no lip edge or a thick top may need something freestanding. That’s also the best solution if you infrequently move your setup. If your desk has a handy grommet hole for wiring, you can use it for a grommet mount, or drill it yourself if you have a big enough drill bit and can access the underside easily. Oh, and all three of your monitors will need a standard VESA mount on the back—newer and more stylish models sometimes omit this feature (or require you to purchase special adapters from the manufacturer).
Best General Mount: EZM Deluxe Triple ($80)
As a big fan of triple displays, I’ve tried quite a few of these stands, and I’d discourage anyone from picking one with hinged arms for the side monitors.
These hinges tend to creak and bend after a short while, especially if you use bigger displays. The EZM Deluxe Triple avoids this design with rigid steel arms held in place with big bolts under the central VESA mount. I’ve used one for over a year and haven’t noticed any sagging in the left and right displays.The EZM model is relatively simple, with only a master height adjustment (more bolts) and sliding mounts on either arm, but it does allow you to rotate all three monitors 360 degrees and both pan and tilt the outer displays. The seller offers both a clamp mount and a combination grommet/freestanding option with a massive (and heavy!) steel plate base, and…
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