Buying Guide

The Best Dual Monitor Arms

Six dual arms, including clamp, grommet and freestanding options.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read6 products evaluated

A desk setup with a keyboard, mouse and headset beside a monitor
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Dual arms put two screens on one mount. These six differ in load, spring type and whether they clamp at all.

Load limits are per arm from each listing.

Quick Picks

Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Best Premium

    Ergotron LX Dual Monitor Arm

    13 inches of lift and a low-profile clamp.

    Best for: 27-inch pairs.

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Our Picks

Best Premium1 of 6

Ergotron LX Dual Monitor Arm

Ergotron's LX Dual holds two 27-inch screens from 7 to 20 lb each with 13 inches of lift.

Best for

27-inch pairs.

Skip if

Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: tops out at 27-inch screens.
Ergotron LX Dual Monitor Arm

Why we like it

Its clamp is low profile. On screen size limit it ties with the Amazon Basics gas dual and the VIVO freestanding at 27 in. On load rating it sits mid-pack at 20 lbs: the HUANUO 40-inch dual is rated for 26.4 lbs, and the Amazon Basics gas dual comes in at 15.4 lbs.

It is the only pick here with a two-piece clamp or grommet mounting; the FlowLift Dual has a dual C-clamp or grommet mounting instead. Check the back of your monitor for a 75x75 or 100x100 VESA pattern before ordering the Ergotron LX Dual; curved and some slim monitors need an adapter. Confirm your desk edge fits the Ergotron LX Dual's clamp range and has no rear lip or drawer rail in the way. Only the HUANUO 40-inch dual came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 6 picks.

Key specs

Max screen size
27 in
Max load per arm
20 lbs
Monitors
2
Mounting
Two-piece clamp or grommet

Pros

  • 7 to 20 lb range per screen
  • 13 inches of lift
  • Low-profile clamp
  • Load rating of 20 lbs, ahead of the FlowLift Dual

Cons

  • Tops out at 27-inch screens
  • Costs more than the VIVO freestanding at the time of writing

Largest Screens2 of 6

HUANUO Premium Dual Monitor Stand with USB (13-40 in)

HUANUO's premium dual stand takes two 13 to 40 inch screens at 26.4 lb per arm.

Best for

Big pairs.

Skip if

If budget leads, the VIVO freestanding was cheaper at our last price check.
HUANUO Premium Dual Monitor Stand with USB (13-40 in)

Why we like it

USB ports sit in the base. Its 40 in screen size limit is the largest here; the FlowLift Dual comes next at 32 in. Nothing else here matches its 26.4 lbs load rating; the VIVO freestanding comes closest at 22 lbs.

It shares a dual C-clamp or grommet mounting with the FlowLift Dual; the VIVO freestanding goes with a freestanding base mounting. Check the back of your monitor for a 75x75 / 100x100 VESA pattern before ordering the HUANUO 40-inch dual; curved and some slim monitors need an adapter. Confirm your desk edge fits the HUANUO 40-inch dual's clamp range and has no rear lip or drawer rail in the way. Its price falls between the FlowLift Dual and the Ergotron LX Dual, based on our last check.

Key specs

Max screen size
40 in
Max load per arm
26.4 lbs
Monitors
2
VESA
75x75 / 100x100
Mounting
Dual C-clamp or grommet

Pros

  • Takes ultrawides up to 40 inches
  • 26.4 lb load per arm
  • Built-in USB ports
  • Two 40-inch screens at 26.4 lb each

Cons

  • Costs more than the VIVO freestanding at the time of writing

Best Gas Spring3 of 6

HUANUO FlowLift Dual Monitor Stand

HUANUO's FlowLift Dual uses gas-spring arms on a dual C-clamp.

Best for

One-hand moves.

Skip if

Price-first buyers should look at the VIVO freestanding, which cost less when we checked.
HUANUO FlowLift Dual Monitor Stand

Why we like it

Each arm holds 4.4 to 19.8 lb. It matches the VIVO dual spring on screen size limit (32 in). It matches the VIVO dual spring on load rating (19.8 lbs).

It shares a gas spring tension with the Amazon Basics gas dual; the VIVO dual spring goes with a mechanical spring tension. It shares a dual C-clamp or grommet mounting with the HUANUO 40-inch dual; the VIVO freestanding goes with a freestanding base mounting. Check the back of your monitor for a 75x75 / 100x100 VESA pattern before ordering the FlowLift Dual; curved and some slim monitors need an adapter.

Confirm your desk edge fits the FlowLift Dual's clamp range and has no rear lip or drawer rail in the way. Set the FlowLift Dual's spring tension to your monitor's weight; a screen below the minimum load drifts upward. Its price falls between the VIVO dual spring and the HUANUO 40-inch dual, based on our last check.

Key specs

Max screen size
32 in
Max load per arm
19.8 lbs
Monitors
2
Tension
Gas spring
VESA
75x75 / 100x100
Mounting
Dual C-clamp or grommet

Pros

  • Dual C-clamp for stability
  • Gas-spring arms
  • 4.4 to 19.8 lb range per arm
  • Screen size limit of 32 in, ahead of the Ergotron LX Dual

Cons

  • Costs more than the VIVO freestanding at the time of writing

Best Mechanical Spring4 of 6

VIVO Dual Monitor Stand with Mechanical Spring Arms

VIVO's dual stand uses mechanical spring arms for 17 to 32 inch screens from 4.4 to 19.8 lb each.

Best for

Smooth moves.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the VIVO freestanding cost less when we checked.
VIVO Dual Monitor Stand with Mechanical Spring Arms

Why we like it

It mounts by clamp or grommet. On screen size limit it ties with the FlowLift Dual at 32 in. On load rating it ties with the FlowLift Dual at 19.8 lbs.

It is the only pick here with a mechanical spring tension; the FlowLift Dual has a gas spring tension instead. Like the Amazon Basics gas dual, it has a C-clamp or grommet mounting, while the FlowLift Dual uses a dual C-clamp or grommet mounting. You also get a 4.4 to 19.8 lb range per arm.

Check the back of your monitor for a 75x75 / 100x100 VESA pattern before ordering the VIVO dual spring; curved and some slim monitors need an adapter. Confirm your desk edge fits the VIVO dual spring's clamp range and has no rear lip or drawer rail in the way. When we checked, only the Amazon Basics gas dual and cheaper picks cost less, and the FlowLift Dual cost more.

Key specs

Max screen size
32 in
Max load per arm
19.8 lbs
Monitors
2
Tension
Mechanical spring
VESA
75x75 / 100x100
Mounting
C-clamp or grommet

Pros

  • Mechanical spring arms
  • 4.4 to 19.8 lb range per arm
  • 17 to 32 inch screens
  • Screen size limit of 32 in, ahead of the Ergotron LX Dual

Cons

  • Costs more than the VIVO freestanding at the time of writing

Best Budget5 of 6

Amazon Basics Gas Spring Dual Monitor Arm

Amazon Basics' gas-spring dual arm holds two 15 to 27 inch screens from 4.4 to 15.4 lb each.

Best for

Tight budgets.

Skip if

Choose another pick if you can't accept this: tops out at 27-inch screens.
Amazon Basics Gas Spring Dual Monitor Arm

Why we like it

Its clamp fits desks up to 4 inches thick. On screen size limit it ties with the Ergotron LX Dual and the VIVO freestanding at 27 in. On load rating it trails the group at 15.4 lbs, while the HUANUO 40-inch dual is rated for 26.4 lbs.

Like the FlowLift Dual, it has a gas spring tension, while the VIVO dual spring uses a mechanical spring tension. Like the VIVO dual spring, it has a C-clamp or grommet mounting, while the FlowLift Dual uses a dual C-clamp or grommet mounting. Check the back of your monitor for a 75x75 / 100x100 VESA pattern before ordering the Amazon Basics gas dual; curved and some slim monitors need an adapter.

Confirm your desk edge fits the Amazon Basics gas dual's clamp range and has no rear lip or drawer rail in the way. When we checked, only the VIVO freestanding cost less, and the VIVO dual spring cost more.

Key specs

Max screen size
27 in
Max load per arm
15.4 lbs
Monitors
2
Tension
Gas spring
VESA
75x75 / 100x100
Mounting
C-clamp or grommet

Pros

  • Gas-spring arms
  • 4.4 to 15.4 lb range per arm
  • Clamp for desks up to 4 inches thick
  • Gas-spring arms with a 4-inch clamp

Cons

  • Tops out at 27-inch screens
  • Lighter 15.4 lb limit
  • Load rating trails the HUANUO 40-inch dual (26.4 lbs)

The catch

Load rating is its weakest area, and the HUANUO 40-inch dual covers it better at 26.4 lbs.

Best No-Clamp6 of 6

VIVO Freestanding Dual Monitor Stand

VIVO's freestanding dual stand sits on a 13 x 10 inch base with no clamp.

Best for

Glass or lipped desks.

Skip if

Worth skipping when tops out at 27-inch screens is a problem.
VIVO Freestanding Dual Monitor Stand

Why we like it

Each arm holds up to 22 lb and 27 inches. It matches the Ergotron LX Dual and the Amazon Basics gas dual on screen size limit (27 in). Its 22 lbs load rating ranks second of 6 here, behind the HUANUO 40-inch dual (26.4 lbs) and ahead of the Amazon Basics gas dual (15.4 lbs).

A up to 100x100 vesa is unique to it among these picks, while the FlowLift Dual uses a 75x75 / 100x100 vesa. A freestanding base mounting is unique to it among these picks, while the HUANUO 40-inch dual uses a dual C-clamp or grommet mounting. It also offers a 22 lb limit per arm.

Check the back of your monitor for a Up to 100x100 VESA pattern before ordering the VIVO freestanding; curved and some slim monitors need an adapter. It undercut the Amazon Basics gas dual and every other pick on price at the time of writing.

Key specs

Max screen size
27 in
Max load per arm
22 lbs
Monitors
2
VESA
Up to 100x100
Mounting
Freestanding base

Pros

  • Freestanding 13 x 10 inch base
  • No clamp or drilling
  • 22 lb limit per arm
  • Load rating of 22 lbs, ahead of the Ergotron LX Dual

Cons

  • Tops out at 27-inch screens
  • Screen size limit trails the HUANUO 40-inch dual (40 in)

The catch

The trade-off is screen size limit; for more, the HUANUO 40-inch dual comes in at 40 in.

How We Chose These Dual Monitor Arms

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A white desk with an ultrawide monitor, a PC and plants
A white desk with an ultrawide monitor, a PC and plants
How these picks were ranked
We compared six monitor arms on screen size limit, load rating, monitors and tension from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 4 of the 6 fields compared are stated for every pick, while tension and VESA have gaps.
What every pick has in common
All 6, from the Ergotron LX Dual to the VIVO freestanding, state screen size limit, load rating and monitors.
Where the specs have gaps
The Ergotron LX Dual, the HUANUO 40-inch dual and the VIVO freestanding give no tension; the Ergotron LX Dual gives no VESA.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the VIVO freestanding (under $50) to the Ergotron LX Dual ($250 to $500).

What to Look for in a Dual Monitor Arm

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Screen size limit

    Here screen size limit runs from 27 in on the VIVO freestanding to 40 in on the HUANUO 40-inch dual, a 48% spread. The FlowLift Dual comes second at 32 in, in the $50 to $100 tier against $100 to $150 for the HUANUO 40-inch dual.

  2. Load rating across these picks

    Across these 6 picks load rating spans 15.4 lbs (the Amazon Basics gas dual) to 26.4 lbs (the HUANUO 40-inch dual). For less, the VIVO freestanding is the runner-up at 22 lbs (under $50 tier).

    A wooden desk with a monitor on an arm, a desk mat and a compact keyboard
    A wooden desk with a monitor on an arm, a desk mat and a compact keyboard
  3. VESA

    The HUANUO 40-inch dual, the FlowLift Dual, the VIVO dual spring and the Amazon Basics gas dual list 75x75 / 100x100; the VIVO freestanding lists up to 100x100. Settling VESA first narrows 5 picks to 4 or 1.

  4. Mounting

    The Ergotron LX Dual lists two-piece clamp or grommet; the HUANUO 40-inch dual and the FlowLift Dual list Dual C-clamp or grommet; the VIVO dual spring and the Amazon Basics gas dual list C-clamp or grommet; the VIVO freestanding lists Freestanding base. Settling mounting first narrows 6 picks to 2, 2 or 1 or 1.

    A desk setup with a monitor riser, ergonomic chair and blue backlight
    A desk setup with a monitor riser, ergonomic chair and blue backlight
  5. What to check at home

    Check the back of your monitor for a 75x75 or 100x100 VESA pattern before ordering the Ergotron LX Dual; curved and some slim monitors need an adapter.

How to Choose a Dual Monitor Arm

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
27-inch pairsErgotron LX Dual13 inches of lift and a low-profile clamp
Big pairsHUANUO 40-inch dualTwo 40-inch screens at 26.4 lb each
One-hand movesFlowLift DualGas-spring arms on a dual C-clamp
Smooth movesVIVO dual springMechanical spring arms
Tight budgetsAmazon Basics gas dualGas-spring arms with a 4-inch clamp
Glass or lipped desksVIVO freestandingA freestanding base

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A desk with a curved monitor, a glass-panel PC and a keyboard
A desk with a curved monitor, a glass-panel PC and a keyboard

Key specs side by side

The HUANUO 40-inch dual leads on screen size limit at 40 in, ahead of the FlowLift Dual at 32 in. "Not listed" marks tension where the Ergotron LX Dual, the HUANUO 40-inch dual and the VIVO freestanding leave the figure out.

Monitor ArmMax screen sizeMax load per armMonitorsTension
Ergotron LX Dual27 in20 lbs2Not listed
HUANUO 40-inch dual40 in26.4 lbs2Not listed
FlowLift Dual32 in19.8 lbs2Gas spring
VIVO dual spring32 in19.8 lbs2Mechanical spring
Amazon Basics gas dual27 in15.4 lbs2Gas spring
VIVO freestanding27 in22 lbs2Not listed

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By price at the time of writing

The VIVO freestanding was the lowest-priced pick (under $50) and the Ergotron LX Dual the highest ($250 to $500) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.

Price tierMonitor Arms
Under $50VIVO freestanding, Amazon Basics gas dual, VIVO dual spring
About $50 to $100FlowLift Dual
About $100 to $150HUANUO 40-inch dual
About $250 to $500Ergotron LX Dual

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the FlowLift Dual compare with the HUANUO 40-inch dual on screen size limit?

The HUANUO 40-inch dual leads at 40 in, with the FlowLift Dual at 32 in. The VIVO freestanding is at the other end of this group with 27 in.

Which has the highest load rating: the HUANUO 40-inch dual or the VIVO freestanding?

Between the top two, it is 26.4 lbs on the HUANUO 40-inch dual against 22 lbs on the VIVO freestanding, a 20% difference. The spread runs down to the Amazon Basics gas dual at 15.4 lbs.

What does the Ergotron LX Dual add over the VIVO freestanding?

The Ergotron LX Dual matches or trails the VIVO freestanding on screen size limit and load rating, so pay more only for a feature the spec sheet doesn't cover. The VIVO freestanding leads on load rating (22 lbs). On our last price check the VIVO freestanding was in the under $50 tier and the Ergotron LX Dual in the $250 to $500 tier, with 4 other picks between them.

Why is the HUANUO 40-inch dual our Largest Screens pick?

The label rests on two 40-inch screens at 26.4 lb each. The VIVO freestanding, the cheapest pick, sat in the under $50 tier against $100 to $150 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It makes sense for big pairs.

Do the FlowLift Dual and the VIVO dual spring differ on tension?

The FlowLift Dual and the Amazon Basics gas dual use gas spring; the VIVO dual spring uses mechanical spring. The Ergotron LX Dual, the HUANUO 40-inch dual and the VIVO freestanding have no tension listed, so 3 of 6 picks are covered here.

Will the FlowLift Dual work with my setup?

Check the back of your monitor for a 75x75 / 100x100 VESA pattern before ordering the FlowLift Dual; curved and some slim monitors need an adapter. Confirm your desk edge fits the FlowLift Dual's clamp range and has no rear lip or drawer rail in the way. In this guide it ranks third of 6, as our Best Gas Spring pick, and second of 6 on screen size limit (32 in).

Bottom Line

Ergotron's LX Dual is the pick for 13 inches of lift and a low-profile clamp. HUANUO's premium stand takes two 40-inch screens, and VIVO's freestanding stand needs no clamp.

About the author

PC Hardware Editor

Alex covers PC hardware, monitors, components, upgrades and peripherals for The PC Journal, with a focus on helping readers understand specifications, compatibility and meaningful product trade-offs.

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