Head-to-head · Best Dual Monitor Arms

MSI MAG MT201D Dual Monitor Arm vs Vari Dual-Monitor Arm

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

MSI MAG MT201D Dual Monitor Arm comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.9 vs 4.0). MSI MAG MT201D Dual Monitor Arm is best for: Owners of large or ultrawide monitors who want a high-capacity dual arm with a 3-year warranty and have space behind the desk. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Dual Monitor Arms

MSI MAG MT201D Dual Monitor Arm

4.9

1 source$125.99as of Oct 16

The MSI MAG MT201D is a spring-assisted dual arm rated for two monitors up to 45 inches and 44.09 pounds each. Windows Central bought one for its own office, ran a 34-inch ultrawide and a 27-inch 4K monitor on it, and gave it 5 out of 5, calling it "the sturdiest, most versatile, and easiest to assemble monitor mount" its reviewer had used. The catches it found: the arms need room behind the desk to work, and the desk must be at least 10mm thick.

Strengths

— Windows Central rated it 5 out of 5 and called it the sturdiest, most versatile and easiest to assemble mount its reviewer had used
— Supports two monitors up to 45 inches and 44.09 pounds each, per Windows Central's spec table
— Windows Central had it assembled with both monitors attached within 45 minutes

Watch-outs

— Windows Central found the arms need space behind the desk; its reviewer pulled the desk about a foot from the wall
— Requires a desktop between 10mm and 35mm thick; Windows Central recommends a solid desk
— No RGB lighting (that is the pricier MPG MT201DR)

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Ranked #2 in Best Dual Monitor Arms

Vari Dual-Monitor Arm

4.0

2 sourcesall derived$299as of Oct 17

The Vari Dual-Monitor Arm is a clamp-on, pole-mounted arm for two monitors of up to 27 inches, with each arm rated to 19.8 lb. Tom's Guide named it the best monitor arm for two screens, citing its strong build and sleek design. It also found the setup slow and the clamp limited to desks about 2.25 inches thick. The Gadgeteer found it easy to install and very adjustable, and it kept the monitors secure on a moving standing desk. It suits people pairing two mid-size monitors with a standing desk. Those with thick or shallow desks, or larger screens, should look elsewhere.

Strengths

— Holds two monitors up to 27 in; each arm takes up to 19.8 lb
— Tom's Guide picked it as its best dual-monitor arm for strong, sleek build
— Arms extend, swivel and tilt, making it easy to reposition screens

Watch-outs

— The clamp only fits desks about 2.25 in thick or thinner
— Tom's Guide found setup took longer than average
— Needs plenty of clearance behind the desk; shallow desks feel cramped

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How they stack up

MSI MAG MT201D Dual Monitor Arm

Its 44.09-pound per-arm rating and 45-inch screen limit, from Windows Central's spec table, are higher than the Ergotron HX Dual's 10-35 lb and 32-inch limits, the Ergotron LX Dual's 7-20 lb and 27-inch limits, and the VIVO STAND-V002's 22 lb. Its warranty is 3 years against 10 years on both Ergotron arms. Unlike the VIVO, which is screw-tensioned with no spring, each MT201D arm has a built-in spring with adjustable tension.

Vari Dual-Monitor Arm

Like the Ergotron LX Dual, the Vari is aimed at two monitors of up to 27 inches. It carries a five-year warranty, according to Tom's Guide, compared with the three-year warranty noted for the MSI MAG MT201D. At $299 it sits at the opposite end of the price range from the budget VIVO STAND-V002, and its clamp is limited to desks about 2.25 inches thick.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	MSI MAG MT201D Dual Monitor Arm	Vari Dual-Monitor Arm
Monitor Size	Up to 45" each	Up to 27 in
Weight Capacity	44.09 lb per arm	—
VESA	75x75 / 100x100	75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm
Tilt	20 to 50 degrees	—
Swivel	90 to 90 degrees	—
Pivot	180 to 180 degrees	—
Vertical Extension	Up to 20"	—
Horizontal Extension	Up to 21.46"	—
Mount	C-clamp or grommet	—
Adjustment	Spring arms with Allen-key tension adjustment	—
Warranty	3 years	5 years
Load Per Arm	—	19.8 lb
Pole Max Load	—	44.1 lb
Extension	—	23.2 in
Lift	—	5.9 in
Max Desk Thickness	—	About 2.25 in

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