Which monitor arm is suitable for Ultrawide monitors?

Super ultrawide monitors are the latest trend loved by gamers, producers, and PC enthusiasts. However, a common concern for Ultrawide monitor users is whether there's a monitor arm robust enough to support them.

What is an Ultrawide monitor?

Simply put, an Ultrawide monitor uses a 21:9 aspect ratio instead of the traditional 16:9. In other words, it's truly very wide, super wide.

Ultrawide monitors also provide more space for multitasking windows, offer a more immersive gaming experience, and a cinematic viewing experience almost indistinguishable from what you'd see in a movie theater.

Criteria for choosing the right monitor arm for ultrawide monitors

Currently, most monitor arms on the market typically have a load capacity of 7-9kg, supporting monitors from 17-32 inches. Super ultrawide monitors can be up to 49 inches and weigh over 15kg, making it challenging to find a suitable monitor arm. Therefore, there are 3 important criteria you must consider when choosing an arm for an ultrawide monitor:

1. Maximum load capacity of the arm

Maximum load capacity is the most crucial specification when choosing a monitor arm for large, heavy ultrawide monitors. If the monitor's weight exceeds the arm's maximum load capacity, issues such as the monitor drooping, restricted flexible movement, or VESA mount overload may occur during use. 

Therefore, our advice is to choose a monitor arm with a maximum load capacity slightly higher than your monitor's weight for the best user experience. It will certainly require a larger investment, but you'll find it worthwhile!

2. Supported monitor size

Ultrawide monitors are very large, often exceeding 35 inches. When choosing a monitor arm, you should also pay close attention to the supported monitor size. This factor becomes even more critical for asymmetrical monitors.

Monitor arm supporting super ultrawide monitors

3. Gas Spring Technology

 For large, wide, and heavy monitors like ultrawides, a monitor arm utilizing gas spring piston technology is the most suitable choice. Gas spring pistons are highly regarded for their superior load-bearing capacity (both compression and tension) compared to springs. The most robust monitor arms on the market today all use gas spring assistance.

Gas spring monitor arm for super ultrawide monitors

Top 3 Monitor Arms with the Highest Load Capacity Today

It's safe to say that Human Motion remains a leading monitor arm manufacturer, offering products for various monitor weight segments. The top 3 monitor arms with the highest load capacity on the market today are also from Human Motion. Let's find out which of these 3 arms will best suit your setup!

1. Human Motion T9-1H

 The Human Motion T9-1H monitor arm is advertised by the manufacturer with a maximum load capacity of 9kg and compatibility with monitors sized 17-35 inches. Based on these specifications, the Human Motion T9-1H can still support some moderately sized ultrawide monitors.

However, in practice, some users have "stubbornly" used the Human Motion T9-1H for monitors up to 49 inches, such as the Samsung Odyssey NEO G9. And surprisingly, it handled them perfectly without any signs of drooping or wobbling. A reasonable explanation for this is that although the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey NEO G9 is large, it only weighs 12kg, which the Human Motion T9-1H is capable of supporting.

Human Motion T9-1H supporting a 49-inch Samsung Odyssey NEO G9 monitor

2. Human Motion T9-2H

 The Human Motion T9-2H monitor arm is the dual-arm version of the Human Motion T9-1H. Similar to the Human Motion T9-1H, each arm of the Human Motion T9-2H has a maximum load capacity of 15kg and is suitable for 17-35 inch monitors. 

Human Motion T9-2H monitor arm

Setup with Human Motion T9-2H monitor arm

3. Human Motion T9 Pro

The monitor arm with the highest load capacity today is the Human Motion T9 Pro. This is a new monitor arm series launched by Human Motion, specifically designed for professionals such as gamers, producers, content creators, and enthusiasts who use super ultrawide monitors.

Human Motion T9 Pro monitor arm has the highest load capacity today

The Human Motion T9 Pro is advertised by the manufacturer with a maximum load capacity of up to 20kg and can support all monitors sized 17-49 inches. It can be said that the Human Motion T9-Pro monitor arm is the "ultimate boss" for super ultrawide, large, heavy, or asymmetrical monitors.

Human Motion T9 Pro for super ultrawide, large, heavy, and asymmetrical monitors

Finding a monitor arm that can support a super ultrawide monitor is truly not easy due to the limited options. However, once you find one and start setting it up, the result will be incredibly rewarding, creating an impressive, professional setup that many can only dream of. We hope this article from HyperWork helps you find the perfect monitor arm that suits your setup vision!