monTEK Single Monitor Wall Mount with Gas Spring Arm for 17-57 Inch Screens

The monTEK US-DS-MA1001WBK is a single-monitor arm that fixes to a wall instead of clamping to a desk. It uses a gas spring to carry the weight, so a large or ultrawide monitor can be moved with one hand. This page covers what the specs mean and what to confirm about your monitor and wall.

Size and weight range

monTEK says the arm takes monitors from 17 to 57 inches, including ultrawide and curved models, and weights up to 59.4 lb (about 27 kg). The brand calls that nearly 35% more than standard mounts. Those numbers put it in the territory of big gaming displays and heavy professional screens, though many mounts for ordinary monitors are rated lower.

Gas spring movement

A gas spring arm balances the weight of the screen with a pressurised cylinder. You can lift, lower and reposition the monitor smoothly, and it stays where you leave it once the spring has been set for the screen's weight. monTEK describes the spring as reinforced and high-torque.

Range of motion

The listing gives these figures:

• Tilt: +75° to -75°
• Swivel: ±90°
• Screen rotation: 180°
• Height adjustment: 11 inches
• Reach: extends to 27.4 inches, folds back to 5.2 inches from the wall

A fold-back arm can sit close to the wall when not in use and pull out to a comfortable distance when you work or play. The ability to rotate the screen is handy for vertical layouts, such as code or documents.

VESA and brackets

The arm supports VESA 75x75 mm and 100x100 mm, the two most common monitor patterns. If your monitor has no VESA holes, the brand says you need your own VESA adapter, which isn't included. A quick-release plate makes it easier to hang the monitor once the plate is on its back.

Build and cable management

The arm is built from aluminium and steel and is finished in black. Cable management is built in, so wires run along the arm.

Installing on the wall

monTEK says the mount is for wood studs, brick and concrete, and should not be mounted to drywall alone. It states a setup time of about 10 minutes, though your time will depend on the wall. A monitor on an extended arm puts leverage on the fixings, so follow the manual and local codes.

Who it suits

It suits desks that are pushed against a wall, home offices that need more desk space, and gaming or studio setups with large or ultrawide screens.

What to check before you buy

• Monitor weight and size: within 17-57 inches and 59.4 lb.
• VESA holes: 75x75 or 100x100 mm; otherwise an adapter is needed.
• Wall construction: studs, brick or concrete; not drywall alone.
• Position: make sure the wall location suits your seating and eye level.
• Reach and clearance: allow room for the arm to extend and fold.
• Cables: confirm your cables are long enough for the full reach.

The short version

• A wall-mounted single-monitor arm with a gas spring.
• For 17-57 inch monitors up to 59.4 lb; VESA 75x75 and 100x100 mm.
• Tilt ±75°, swivel ±90°, 180° rotation and 11 inches of height adjustment.
• Reaches 27.4 inches out and folds to 5.2 inches from the wall.
• Needs studs, brick or concrete.

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