This is identical to the Ergotron LX arm, which I also own. I believe Ergotron actually makes these as well. The only difference is the colour. The Amazon Basics model is painted a greyish-silver, whereas the Ergotron LX has a chrome finish and is 50% more expensive.
Setup is very quick and easy. I was able to do this without any additional help. It took me about 5 minutes to mount my monitor using the toolless clamp method. They also provide an alternative way to mount it to a grommet/hole in your desk. They include large thumbscrews to mount your monitor to the VESA plate, which is really handy. For reviews saying that it doesn't tilt, it so does! It's stiff so you need to apply a bit of force. Read the manual. Also, tools are provided for you to adjust the stiffness of the arms, neck and the tilting mechanism, so it's great that you can loosen or tighten the arms/joints to your liking. For heavier monitors you'd need to tighten the neck a bit more. It supports monitors up to 11.3kg and the arms are smooth and sturdy. I was able to attach a heavy graphics tablet display to it, a Wacom Cintiq 27QHD, and was able to bring it closer, lower, and tilt it 70 degrees upwards to draw on comfortably, it was perfect. Overall, I don’t have any gripes and I’d highly recommend it.
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 65.02 x 36.07 x 48.9 cm; 3.54 kg |
| Item model number | K001880 |
| Manufacturer | Amazon Basics |
| Colour | Silver |
| Item Weight | 3.54 kg |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
