Best Monitor Arms & Laptop Stands — Budget (2026)

Pros

• Stackable 3-level design adjusts to a comfortable eye height
• Open underside stores a keyboard or notebook
• Durable ABS plastic supports up to 10kg

Cons

• Fixed riser, not height-adjustable on the fly like an arm

Pros

• Adjustable gas spring tension suits a range of monitor weights
• Standard VESA mounting fits most screens
• Frees up desk space by lifting the monitor off the surface

Cons

• Single-arm design suits one monitor only

Pros

• Gas spring gives smooth one-hand height adjustment
• Built-in cable management keeps the desk tidy
• Supports screens up to 32 inches

Cons

• Single-arm design suits one monitor only

Pros

• Heavy-duty steel holds screens up to 30 inches each
• Fully adjustable arms for tilt, swivel and height
• Supports up to 10kg per screen for larger monitors

Cons

• Sturdier build makes it heavier than lightweight arms

Pros

• Ventilated aluminium design helps keep laptops cool
• Folds flat for easy storage or travel
• Multiple height settings improve typing posture

Cons

• Raises the laptop but needs a separate keyboard for best ergonomics

Pros

• Adjustable height suits both sitting and standing use
• Ventilated aluminium alloy helps reduce laptop heat build-up
• Folds compactly for easy storage

Cons

• Needs a separate keyboard and mouse for full ergonomic setup

Pros

• Clamp and grommet mounting options fit most desks
• Full tilt, swivel and rotate movement frees up desk space
• Backed by Amazon Basics reliability at a low price

Cons

• Single-arm design only supports one monitor

Pros

• Heat-vent design improves laptop cooling under load
• Foldable aluminium build is easy to travel with
• Fits a wide range of 10-17 inch laptops

Cons

• Fixed angle range versus multi-height gas-spring risers

Pros

• Ventilated metal design helps keep laptops cool
• Removable build makes it easy to pack for travel
• Budget-friendly entry point for laptop risers

Cons

• Fixed height, no gas-spring adjustment

Pros

• Compatibility - Single monitor mount fitting most screens 13" to 32" in size and 10 kg in weight with 75x75mm or 100x100mm backside mounting holes. The vented tray holds laptops up to 17". Mounts to your desk (up to 10.2 cm thick) with heavy-duty C-clamp or optional grommet mount.
• Full Articulation - Adjustable arm offers +15° to -15° tilt, 180° swivel, 360° rotation, and height adjustment along the center pole. The monitor can be placed in portrait or landscape orientation.
• Integrated Cable Management - Keep your power and AV cables clean and organized with detachable cable clips on the arms and center pole.
• Easy Installation - Mounting your monitor is a simple process with detachable VESA plates. We provide all the necessary tools and hardware for easy assembly.

Cons

• No built-in monitor included.
• Laptop size compatibility limited to 17 inches.

Pros

• Universal Size: Monitor arm with laptop tray fit for 13-32 inch LCD LED Screens, the max.load is 10kg of each arm. VESA holes of both 75x75mm and 100x100mm. The Laptop tray 355x297mm. Suitable for most laptops, the laptop tray is detachable, can accommodate 2 monitors after removing the tray.
• Strong Flexibility: Easy height adjustment, rotate 360°, tilt ±90° up and down, swivel ±90° left and right. Each arm has 3 pivot points. That is perfectly fit for a reading viewing angle and still remain stable at any perspective.
• Two Installation Methods: It supports both c clamp and grommeting mounting. The desktop supports a thickness of up to 80 mm, suitable for different desktops.
• Saving More Desktop Space: Compared to a vertical monitor stand with heavy-duty base, the c-clamp or grommet mounting of the monitor desk mount will save more than 80% desktop space. You can place accessories such as a large keyboard and mouse pad without worrying about lack of desk space.

Cons

• Limited laptop tray for only two monitors.
• Heavy load limit of 10kg per arm.

Pros

• A PERFECT FIT: This laptop support is universal. Built with a generously sized support tray, it will fit most models of laptop or tablet perfectly. The tray itself has two curved holes to allow for a laptop's fan to expel the air generated from it fan freely without obstruction or heating up the stand.
• EXTRA SECURE FITTING: The DML1 has 4 rubber pads which grip the bottom of the laptop to minimise any movement of the laptop and keep it firmly in place.
• EASY TO MOUNT: This laptop tray is very easy to install as it attaches using a VESA 75 or VESA 100 mount fixing, which is a feature on all of our desk mount arms. If you require an extra VESA bracket for your set-up, you can also purchase this separately. Included in the box is an instruction manual to provide a step-by-step guide to installing the laptop support.
• FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS: Size: 32cm x 24.2cm. Maximum weight capacity: 8kg. Colour: black. Material: steel. Fixings included. Compatible with our range: DM35 only.

Cons

• Limited compatibility, works only with DM35.