There are many good monitor arms available for desks. We were looking for a monitor arm for one of our desks with a 3.25-inch thick top. But we found it difficult to find a good quality one for a thick desk. So, we took it in our hands to find and shortlist some of the best ones to make it convenient for you. Primarily, our
objective is to find a monitor arm that has a C-Clamp or Grommet wide enough to attach to a thick desk. Most normal desks are just about 2-inches thick, and our minimum criteria for thickness is 3” to shortlist the products for review for this article.
1. HUANUO – Best Single Arm Monitor Mount for Thick Desk – Up to 3.74” Thick
This is one of the sturdiest single monitor mounting arms with a strong and heavy-duty base that can fit on a table with a thickness of up to 3.74 inches. You can attach the monitor arm using a C-Clamp or a Grommet base through the hole. The adjustments are very smooth and easy due to the highly efficient gas spring adjustment which works great even with heavier monitors. You can easily adjust the tension of the arm depending on the monitor arm weight using the key. The monitor offers its users very practical and convenient viewing angles for your monitor to reduce stress on your neck and spine.
It is delivered in a single piece, so you just have to fix it to your desk, attach the monitor to the VESA plate and start using it. It has a full-motion horizontal arm that can be used to freely adjust the monitor which allows a higher level of flexibility. It is a perfectly ergonomic product that allows you to adjust your monitor to minimize stress on your body and let you work effortlessly for hours. It has a hidden cable function to keep your cable organized and keeps your workspace organized.
Specifications:
- Base Type: C-Clamp and Grommet
- Workdesk Thickness: Best to use for tables with a thickness of up to 3.74″.
- Screen Size Compatibility: Fits 17″ To 30″ Screens
- No. of Monitors: 1
- Weight capacity: Up to 14.3 lbs
- Screen Tilt: +35° to -50°
- Screen Swivel: 180°
- Screen Rotation: 360°
- Color: Black
Additional Features:
- Height adjustment up to 15.6”
- Forward extension up to 18.5”
- 1 piece design with simple installation
- High-grade aluminum and alloy
- Heavy-duty base
- Hidden cable management function
- Over 20,000 exercise tests
- Easy and convenient adjustments
- VESA Compatible: 100x100mm and 75x75mm
- You can easily switch between landscape and portrait modes
- Effortless installation
2. HUANUO Dual – Best Double Arm Monitor Mount for Thick Desk – Up to 3.74” Thick
It is a perfect dual monitor arm for desks that have a thickness between 3.5” and 3.74”. It has a wider base, which distributes the pressure evenly across a wider area, which makes it stable as well as a good choice for glass top tables without worrying about breaking it up. The cables can be hidden along with the arms under the covers, which makes your setup look neat and well organized. The arms are highly adjustable and you can operate each one of them independently, making it ideal for people who want to use one screen in landscape and the other in portrait orientation.
The gas spring used is highly premium which makes it really smooth and makes it stay at the desired height. The arm can be installed on the desk using the clamp over the edge of the desk or through a hole on the desk using the grommet. Both types of mounting, eg, C clamp and grommet mounting can fit on a desk with thickness up to 3.74”. With this highly efficient monitor arm, you can expect full-motion adjustment and set the display at an optimal height and position. If you want to use a dual-monitor setup with a split-screen, then you can use these to fit 2 monitors matching the display. This Huanao monitor arm can also be used to fit in ultra-wide curved monitors.
Specifications:
- Base Type: C-Clamp and Grommet
- Workdesk Thickness: Best to use for tables with a thickness of up to 3.74″.
- Screen Size Compatibility: Fits 17″ To 27″ Screens
- No. of Monitors: 2
- Weight capacity: Up to 14.3 lbs per arm
- Screen Tilt: +35° to -50°
- Screen Swivel: 180°
- Screen Rotation: 360°
- Color: Black
Additional Features:
- Height adjustment up to 40 cm
- Forward extension up to 47 cm
- Cable organizer with wire caps
- Easy installation, takes less than 10 minutes
- Secure holding for your monitors
- Vesa pattern 75×75 and 100×100
- Premium gas spring
- Smooth and durable height adjustments
- Superspace saver
- Switch from portrait to landscape and vice-versa very conveniently
- Fully adjustable & optimal view
3. VIVO Dual – Most Value for Money Double Arm Monitor Mount for Thick Desk
Based on a central pole design, both the arms move along the pole for height adjustment, and both the arms have 6 joints to achieve more accurate viewing angles. This Vivo dual arm monitor arm can be installed on any desk of up to 4” thickness using the C-clamp or grommet mount base. The removable Vesa plates make it easier to install the monitors. You can simply remove the plates, screw them up with your monitor and slide the plates back to the arm. The central pole and the arms have clips to organize your monitor cables. The arms can easily accommodate any monitor with a screen size of 13” to 27”.
The adjustment options are versatile which makes this Vivo dual mount a highly ergonomic solution, which can be really helpful in protecting you from pains and stress arising in the neck, shoulder, and eyes. You can adjust the tension on the 6 arm joints to make the arms as fluid or stationary as desired. The C-Clamp is highly durable and has thin padding to protect your table surface against any damage. The arms can be easily extended forward to up to 14 inches, which makes it a good product for desks with higher depth.
Specifications:
- Base Type: C-Clamp and Grommet mount
- Workdesk Thickness: Best to use for tables with a thickness of up to 4″.
- Screen Size Compatibility: Fits 13″ To 27″ Screens
- No. of Monitors: 2
- Weight capacity: Up to 22 lbs per arm
- Screen Tilt: +90° to -90°
- Screen Swivel: 180°
- Screen Rotation: 360°
- Color: Black
Additional Features:
- Height adjustment up to 17”
- Forward extension up to 14”
- 6 adjustable joints over the arm for higher flexibility
- Tighten or loosen the adjustment tension over arms
- Central pole design
- Detachable VESA bracket plates
- Sturdy steel construction
- Heavy-duty desk clamp
- Hooks for cable management
- Fully articulating dual mount
- Can be used for different-sized screens
4. HUANUO Vertical – Best Vertical Stack Dual Monitor Arm for Thick Desks
If you have a thick desk and want to arrange 2 monitors one over the other to save more desk space, then this is the perfect choice for your requirement. Along the central pole, the monitors can be adjusted over a length of 31.5 inches. This Huanuo vertical monitor arm is built using highly durable stainless steel and has smooth edges that enhance its design. You can use two of these arms to achieve 4 monitors set up in a limited space. The C-Clamp and the grommet base have a solid construction so that you can be sure about the safety of your monitors.
The Huanuo vertical monitor arm can easily handle a weight of up to 35 pounds (17.5 pounds each). It has a smooth surface which reflects the fine workmanship behind the product, and the high-grade black gives it a premium look. It is designed to accommodate two monitors in a horizontal or vertical orientation easily. The only downside is due to the vertically stacked central pole design it can be tilted to a maximum of 45°, which is actually sufficient for most of the users.
Specifications:
- Screen Size Compatibility: Fits screens from 13” to 42”
- No. of Monitors: 2
- Base Type: C-Clamp and Grommet mount
- Workdesk Thickness: Best to use for tables with a thickness of up to 3.15″.
- Screen Size Compatibility: Fits 13″ To 27″ Screens
- No. of Monitors: 2
- Weight capacity: Up to 17.6 lbs per arm
- Screen Tilt: +45° to -45°
- Screen Swivel: +60° to -60°
- Screen Rotation: 360°
- Color: Black
Additional Features:
- Can be height adjusted up to 31.5 inches
- Saves more space at it is vertically stacked
- Stable clamp and grommet base
- VESA 75 and 100 mm compatible
- Solid construction using high-quality steel
- Extra tall
- High-grade black finish
- Ergonomic monitor riser
- Removable top part for single monitor usage
- Cable management along the central pole
5. HUANUO Dual Monitor – Best Value for Money Monitor Arm for Thick Desk
Highly versatile and highly capable, this is what we love to call this monstrous monitor arm. This highly capable arm can easily hold about 50 kgs of weight with a larger screen size of up to 35 inches. To hold this much weight, the arm is equipped with a decently wide base along with two clamp screws to enhance the firmness and stability of the arm. It has longer and taller arms which makes it extend forward up to 25” and raise the monitor to a height of up to 22”. The monitor can be easily mounted on the desk with a thickness of about 3.54”, and if you intend to use the grommet you will need a hole of 0.5″ to 1.5″ diameter.
One of the outstanding features of this mounting arm is a dual USB port that can be used to charge other devices. It also has integrated cable management along the arm which completely conceals the power and AV cables. The gas spring monitor arm makes it work more efficiently and smoothly. You can set the 2 monitors in various combinations of landscape and portrait orientations. It is suitable not only for a thick desk but also for deeper desks due to its long arms. The gas spring can be adjusted to tune the mounting arm tension.
Specifications:
- Screen Size Compatibility: Fits screens from 22” to 35”
- No. of Monitors: 2
- Base Type: C-Clamp and Grommet mount
- Workdesk Thickness: Best to use for tables with a thickness of up to 3.54″.
- No. of Monitors: 2
- Weight capacity: Up to 26.4 lbs per arm
- Screen Tilt: +90° to -90°
- Screen Swivel: +180° to -180°
- Screen Rotation: 360°
- Color: Black
Additional Features:
- Enlarged arms can be extended forward up to 27.5 inches forward.
- Can be height adjusted up to 22 inches
- Gas spring adjustability mechanism
- Suitable for heavy and large screens
- Dual USB ports for charging other devices
- Longer and higher arms.
- Excellent cable management – completely hidden cables
- Full motion smoother adjustments
- More stable with an enlarged base and double clamp design
- Easy gas spring adjustments
6. WALI GSDM003 Premium – Best Triple Monitor Arm for Thick Desks
If you are looking for a mounting arm to set up 3 monitors at a time on your thick desk, this can be your best bet. It consists of a two-stage locking system, holding the 3 monitors firmly over your desk. You can extend it forward to up to 27.2 inches and adjust the height of the monitors to up to 17.1 inches. You can conveniently adjust the arm tension using the gas spring adjustability function depending on the weight of each of the 3 monitors. The arm can be installed on a 3.3” desk using the C-clamp on a 3.1” desk using the grommet base.
The arm is conveniently and highly adjustable in all the possible directions (tile, swivel, rotation, and height). The 3 monitors can be independently adjusted at different heights, angles, and orientations. It is also an ideal choice for a triple monitor split display, where the 3 monitors can be set in the sequence. The integrated cable management grooves can take care of power and AV cable along the arms, thus keeping your work area clutter-free. The height can be adjusted along the central pole.
Specifications:
- Screen Size Compatibility: Fits screens from 13” to 27”
- No. of Monitors: 3
- Base Type: C-Clamp and Grommet mount
- Workdesk Thickness: Best to use for tables with a thickness of up to 3.3″
- Weight capacity: Up to 15.4 lbs per arm
- Screen Tilt: +45° to -45°
- Screen Swivel: +90° to -90°
- Screen Rotation: 360°
- Color: Available in 2 Colors. Black | Gray
Additional Features:
- Max height 17.1”
- Max extension 27.2”
- Demountable plate
- High-grade material
- Two-stage locking system
- A high-quality gas spring mechanism
- Detachable VESA design
- Built-in cable management covers
- Quick and easy installation
- Easy tension adjustment
- 10-year protection
7. WALI Quad – Best Quad Monitor Arm for Thick Desks
There are really very few quad monitor arms for a thick desk, and this is the best our team could find. It can easily be installed on a 4-inch thick desk using the high-grade C-clamp or grommet base. You can easily install 4 monitors of 22 lbs each on this mounting arm. Besieged offering the best tilt and swivel angles, it can also be height adjusted on a 31.5” pole, which is provided in 2 pieces adjoined using threading and a grub screw.
This monitor arm employs patented demountable VESA plates for easy screen fitting. The 6 fully adjustable joints on each arm make them swivel easily between the 180-degree ranges. Using this you can achieve the most ergonomic position to ease down stress on your body. You can easily achieve spot-on monitor alignment. The arm is easy to install, as all the hardware is provided in labeled pouches.
Specifications:
- Screen Size Compatibility: Fits screens from 13” to 27”
- No. of Monitors: 3
- Base Type: C-Clamp and Grommet mount
- Workdesk Thickness: Best to use for tables with a thickness of up to 3.3″
- Weight Capacity: 22 lbs (each)
- Screen Tilt: +90° to -90°
- Screen Swivel: +90° to -90°
- Screen Rotation: 360°
- Color: Black
Additional Features:
- Cable management and tool holder
- Height adjustable – 31.5” height pole
- High-grade material
- Efficient cable management
- Removable patented Vesa plate for easy installation
- Most comfortable and ergonomically correct position
- 6 fully adjustable joints over the arm
- 4-inch C-Clamp and 4-inch diameter Grommet base
- 10-year protection
- Friendly US-based customer support
8. AVLT Dual 13″-32″ – Most Flexible Dual Monitor Arm for Thick Desk
The highlight of this monitor arm is that it can be configured in 2 ways, ie, side-by-side monitor setup, as well as vertically stacked monitors of any 13” to 32” screens. This 2-way setup is achievable due to a central pole setup. The monitor arm can fit in a flat as well as a curved monitor in a setup you would prefer to use. It has a premium gas spring adjustment system which allows the screen to be easily height adjusted on the 28” pole. Each of the arms can hold a weight of up to 17.6 lbs. The AVLT dual monitor arm mount can fit in flat as well as curved monitors.
We chose this one to use for our desk, and we were able to instantly improve our posture and increase productivity. We found this monitor arm extremely flexible and versatile with endless adjustment probabilities. The detachable VESA plate makes the installment highly easy. It is highly popular among gamers. AVLT dual monitor arm mount is covered by a 3-year manufacturer warranty and lifetime tech support.
Specifications:
- Screen Size Compatibility: Fits screens from 13” to 32”
- No. of Monitors: 2
- Base Type: C-Clamp and Grommet mount
- Workdesk Thickness: Best to use for tables with a thickness of up to 3.4″
- Weight Capacity: 17.6 lbs (each)
- Screen Tilt: +35° to -35°
- Screen Swivel: +90° to -90°
- Screen Rotation: 360°
- Color: Silver
Additional Features:
- 28-inch max height adjustment
- Heavy-duty metal base
- Wide base 4.3″ x 4.3″ for better stability
- 16.6” forward arm extension
- Maximum width between 2 arm plates – 36.7”
- Effortless adjustment using gas spring adjustment
- Side-by-side, and vertical stacked configurations
- High-grade steel construction
- 3-year manufacturer
Can I install a mounting arm on a table with a glass top?
Yes, a mounting arm can be fitted on a table that has an additional glass top over and above the usual top using C-Clamp mounting base. Though, there are a few things to take care of when doing so. Firstly, we suggest you place rubber pads on the glass top where the C-clamp will be fitted. This will minimize the pressure on the glass. Secondly, while purchasing a mounting arm please see that it has a wider base, which will distribute the pressure on the glass.
Why a mounting arm is used?
There are two primary objectives of using a mounting arm. Firstly, to save space over your desk, and secondly to give you wide adjustability options. Using monitor arms, the monitor can be swiveled, tilted, and rotated to adjust the monitor to your requirement. Also, it is very helpful and saves enormous space when you are using multiple monitors.
How far should I sit from the monitor display, so that it has minimum stress on my eyes and body?
We recommend you to stay about 20 to 40 inches away from the screen, and you can adjust the default text size of your computer for comfortable reading of the text so that you don’t have to put extra stress on your vision.
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