Monitor Stands—Different Types And Which To Buy

Posted by Guan Yin on January 17th, 2020

Using a single monitor has certain constraints; the most important one is the need to toggle between screens. This not only slows down the work, but the constant shifting also puts a strain on the eyes. Another constraint that a single screen user faces is that only a limited number of window tabs can be opened without slowing down the PC. All these tend to reduce work productivity and output; an issue which can be easily solved by using multiple monitors.

But to attach multiple monitors and keep them on the desk, a monitor stand is required. This monitor stand can be a dual or triple monitor stand Singapore or it can even have the options to hold more monitors. The choice of the monitor stand depends on several factors like:

Type of monitor stand: There are many different ways to classify and categorise monitor stands like:

Fixed height stands: These stands come in a definite height and monitors added on to it can only be done at the predefined height. Consequently, the only option to add monitors is in a horizontal arrangement. Thus a dual monitor stand Singapore can only be used if there is ample space available on the desk for the sideways placement of the monitors.

Adjustable height monitor stands: As the name suggests these monitor stand heights can be adjusted as per the requirements of the user. Thus the placement of the monitors can be done in many different ways. This stand is ideal for desks which do not have ample space. This is because the multiple monitors attached can be done at varying heights thereby ensuring proper adjustment of the same.

Moveable arms: The monitor arms of certain triple monitor stand Singapore or multiple monitor stands can be adjusted with regards to height, angle and even rotated to get a proper viewing angle. These monitor stands are costly but they are ergonomically the most effective. This is because these monitor stands enable the user to adjust the multiple monitors based on their comfort thereby facilitating a reduction of neck and back pain, eye discomfort etc.

Placement of the monitors: There are three different ways in which monitors can be placed together. They are:

The vertical arrangement wherein multiple monitors get placed one above the other in a straight line,

The horizontal arrangement wherein monitors are placed side by side in a straight horizontal line and

The perpendicular attachment wherein monitors are placed perpendicular to each other in the form of a cross.

Of the three placement methods, the horizontal and vertical placement styles are ideally suited for the placement of two, three or more monitors. But a dual monitor stand Singapore can never have a perpendicular placement. Thus this type of placement is best suited for the placement of three or more monitors.

· VESA compatibility: This is another aspect which needs to be looked into. If the monitors to be attached on the stands are VESA compatible, then the number of options available by way of monitor stands increases.

Thus to ensure the selection of the best type of monitor stand, the above points need to be kept in mind.