If you're wondering what a monitor arm is and how to choose which is the best monitor arm for you, you're not alone. Most people have seen one, even if they didn’t know what it was called.

In simple terms, it’s a movable arm that attaches to your desk or wall and holds your monitor up off the surface. The arm lets you lift, lower, pull, tilt, and swivel your screen so you can get it positioned correctly for your specific needs. It’s a bit like having your screen on a floating arm that moves with you.

There are different types too, such as single, dual, triple and quad arm setups, plus gas spring models for smoother motion.

At first glance, a monitor arm might seem like a nice-to-have rather than an essential element to your workspace setup. But if you sit at a desk for more than a few hours a day, it becomes more of a need-to-have.

At Fellowes, we have developed the Fellowes 4 Zone Approach^®. It’s a way of designing workspaces that support your body, and monitor arms fit into Zone 3.

Zone 3: Relieve Neck Strain

When your screen is too low, you end up leaning forward, which pulls your neck and shoulders out of alignment. Raising the screen helps keep your posture more natural, helping to promote comfortable viewing and relieve neck strain.