Ergotron HX - Best Heavy-Duty Monitor Arm
The Ergotron HX is the definitive solution for mounting massive, high-end monitors, providing unwavering stability and professional-grade build quality.
- +Unmatched weight capacity of 42 pounds, designed for the largest ultrawide and super-ultrawide monitors.
- +Professional, all-metal construction with minimal plastic, offering exceptional durability and a robust feel.
- +Smooth, precise movement from larger, sturdier mechanisms built to handle significant weight.
- -Premium price point is among the highest for single monitor arms.
- -Height adjustment range is slightly more limited at 11.5 inches compared to some models.
- -Industrial design can appear overly substantial or out of place in a typical home office setting.
The Ergotron HX is engineered for a specific and demanding task: supporting the largest and heaviest displays on the market. With a capacity for monitors up to 49 inches and 42 pounds, it effortlessly handles modern ultrawide, super-ultrawide, and large-format widescreen monitors that would overwhelm standard arms. This is not merely an uprated version of other models but a distinct product built from the ground up for heavy-duty use. Construction is paramount, with an almost exclusive use of metal; plastic is reserved only for small cable routing cladding. The moving parts are larger and more substantial, resulting in an exceptionally smooth and confident feel when adjusting even a 20-pound monitor. The arm provides 11.
5 inches of height adjustment, 75 degrees of tilt, 180 degrees of swivel, and 360 degrees of rotation, which is ample for positioning large screens. The desk clamp is notably overbuilt, ensuring a secure and stable foundation. Backed by a 10-year warranty, the HX is an investment in long-term reliability. Its design is unapologetically professional and industrial, which may seem excessive for a standard setup but is entirely appropriate for its intended role. For users with high-end, expensive displays like the Samsung Odyssey G9 or similar, the Ergotron HX provides the necessary assurance of safety, stability, and precise positioning.