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monTEK USB Monitor Arm in White for 17-57 Inch Screens: features and specs
A white aluminium monitor arm from monTEK for screens up to 57 inches and 59.4 lb, with built-in USB-A and USB-C ports and a gas spring. What the specs mean.
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The monTEK USB Monitor Arm in white (model US-DS-MA1003UCWH) holds one display from 17 to 57 inches, including ultrawide and curved screens. It lifts the monitor off the desk, lets you position it precisely and adds USB ports at the base. Here is what the specs mean and what to confirm for your desk.
Gas spring arm and aluminium build
The arm is made of aluminium and uses a gas spring, which is the same idea as an office chair's height lever. The spring balances the weight of the monitor so you can move it with a light push and it stays where you leave it. monTEK says the tension adjustment port is hidden for a cleaner look. Gas spring arms must be tuned to the monitor's weight, so check the manual for adjusting tension.
Weight and size limits
The arm is listed for up to 59.4 lb (about 27 kg) and for monitors from 17 to 57 inches. VESA patterns of 75x75 and 100x100 mm are supported. VESA is the standard spacing of mounting holes on the back of a monitor. Ultrawide screens tend to be heavy, so compare your monitor's weight (without its stand) with the limit.
Movement range
monTEK lists a tilt of +60° to -50°, ±90° swivel and ±90° rotation, meaning the screen can turn into portrait. The arm extends up to 19.1 inches and lifts to a maximum height of 21.9 inches. The upgraded one-way bearing head is meant to make the motion smooth and precise. A 180° rotation lock helps prevent the arm from overextending toward a wall.
USB ports at the base
The base has a USB 3.0 Type-A port and a Type-C port. monTEK says they support data transfer up to 5 Gbps and charging up to 10 W. They work as a hub for peripherals such as a keyboard receiver or a phone charger, but check how the ports connect to your computer. The listing doesn't detail the host connection, so read the manual.
Mounting and cable routing
The arm clamps to a desk, or fits through a hole with a grommet. The listing says the clamp is mounted from the top, so you needn't crawl under the desk, and the install takes about 10 minutes. It fits desks from 0.47 to 1.8 inches thick. A tool-free quick-release VESA plate and detachable arm joint simplify fitting. Cable channels in the arm keep leads tidy.
Who it suits
It suits home offices and work desks with a large or ultrawide monitor, people who switch between sitting and standing, and anyone who wants to free up desk space and add handy USB ports.
What to check before you buy
- Monitor weight and size: up to 59.4 lb and 57 inches.
- VESA pattern: 75x75 or 100x100 mm. Monitors without VESA holes need an adapter.
- Desk thickness: 0.47 to 1.8 inches, and a solid desk edge for the clamp.
- Ports: confirm how the USB ports connect to your computer.
- Reach and height: 19.1 inches of extension and 21.9 inches of maximum height.
The short version
- A white aluminium gas spring arm for monitors from 17 to 57 inches, up to 59.4 lb.
- VESA 75x75 and 100x100 mm.
- +60°/-50° tilt, ±90° swivel and ±90° rotation.
- USB-A and USB-C ports at the base (5 Gbps data, up to 10 W charging).
- Top-mounted clamp or grommet fitting for desks 0.47 to 1.8 inches thick.
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