Even though it’s a budget offering, this monitor packs an ergonomic design that lets you tilt and rotate the display as per your preference. However, if you want a color-accurate, height adjustable monitor, the Dell UltraSharp U2720Q is a good pick. Results are based on interviews with 18 IT practitioners and decision makers at midsize and large enterprises and a web survey of 707 IT practitioners and decision makers at midsize and larger enterprises using Dell Technologies server solutions across 7 industries.

It’s possible to do solo—we suggest using boxes or books to hold the monitor in place while you tighten the arm joints—but an extra set of hands will make the process easier.

If you want an attractive monitor arm that’s easy to set up and adjust, get the Fully Jarvis Monitor Arm. Ports: Do you want to be able to plug things into your monitor stand, like your phone, mouse, or keyboard? The charging pad will work with all wireless charging enabled phones, but if you have a MagSafe case or anything else in the way of the wireless charging spot, you might need to remove it before charging your phone. There’s not much difference between the Ergotron LX and Fully Jarvis arms when it comes to how smooth they are, their range of positions, or their sturdiness. Secondly, the USB-C port makes connecting to a compatible monitor with minimal cable clutter convenient.

It moves smoothly into a wide range of positions and angles, holds monitors up to 32 inches in size steadily and securely, and is easy to set up. Those solutions, however, take up more space on your desk and don’t let you easily move the monitor left and right, move forward and back, or rotate it. Because monitor arms have small moving parts and are large objects not easily swapped in or out, a long warranty can provide peace of mind. If your monitor’s stand can’t go as high as you need, you can place it on a monitor shelf or stand (which is much cheaper and easier to set up) or even on a sturdy book or two. Just so you know: You’ll need about a 1-inch clearance at the back of your desk to accommodate the arm, and it will bring the monitor about 5 inches toward you at its most compact setting.

Our range of wall mounts offers everything from tilt and swivel flexibility to cable management, making it easy to integrate your monitor both neatly and securely into any space. If your aesthetic is a bit more modern and sleek, this glass monitor stand from Eutuxia is perfect for you. It's a more affordable monitor riser stand that's sturdy enough to hold up to 22 pounds without costing you an arm and a leg.