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Vari Dual-Monitor Arm vs VIVO Dual Monitor Desk Mount (STAND-V002)

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

Vari Dual-Monitor Arm comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.0 vs 3.5). Vari Dual-Monitor Arm is best for: people pairing two monitors up to 27 inches with a standing desk who want a sturdy, adjustable arm. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Vari Dual-Monitor Arm
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Dual Monitor Arms
Vari Dual-Monitor Arm
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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VIVO Dual Monitor Desk Mount (STAND-V002)
Ranked #4 in Best Dual Monitor Arms
VIVO Dual Monitor Desk Mount (STAND-V002)
3 sourcesall derived$39.99as of Oct 16

The VIVO STAND-V002 is the cheapest mount here, a steel pole with two jointed arms that VIVO rates for two screens from 13 to 30 inches and up to 22 lbs each. PCWorld bought one and called it "easily the worst arm we've tested so far": both monitors move up and down together, every joint is set with screws and a tool, and a 10-pound 27-inch display made the arms sag slightly. PCWorld saw a use only for two 24-inch monitors that are set once and left alone.

Strengths
  • — The lowest price on this page; VIVO lists it at $39.99
  • — Swivel, side-to-side and tilt joints on each arm, per PCWorld
  • — C-clamp and grommet mounting both included, per VIVO's listing
Watch-outs
  • — PCWorld called it "easily the worst arm we've tested so far"
  • — Both monitors share one height setting; PCWorld notes one cannot sit higher than the other
  • — Every adjustment needs a tool to loosen and re-tighten screws, per PCWorld
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How they stack up

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.

VIVO Dual Monitor Desk Mount (STAND-V002)

The STAND-V002 is a manual, screw-tensioned mount, while the two Ergotron arms use spring assist so monitors move by hand. It costs a fraction of the Ergotron LX Dual and Ergotron HX Dual, and PCWorld, which tested it alongside the Ergotron LX Side-by-Side, ranked it well below that arm.

Specs side-by-side

SpecVari Dual-Monitor ArmVIVO Dual Monitor Desk Mount (STAND-V002)
Monitor SizeUp to 27 in13" to 30" each
Load Per Arm19.8 lb—
Pole Max Load44.1 lb—
VESA75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm75x75 / 100x100
Extension23.2 in—
Lift5.9 in—
Max Desk ThicknessAbout 2.25 in—
Warranty5 years—
Construction—Steel, aluminum
Weight Capacity—Up to 22 lb per monitor (maker rating)
Motion—+90 to -90 degree tilt, 180 degree swivel, 360 degree rotation
Adjustment—Manual, screw-tensioned (no spring)
Height Adjustment—16" along a 17" pole
Mount—C-clamp or grommet
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