Let me start by saying this monitor arm transformed my cluttered desk into a productivity haven. The moment I unboxed it, I could tell it was built to last—no flimsy parts or cheap plastic here.

Installation was a breeze, even for someone who usually avoids DIY projects. The C-clamp secured tightly to my desk (which has a weird thickness of 1.5"), and the included hex keys made adjustments simple. Pro tip: Use your own quality hex tools if you’ll be tweaking tension frequently—the included ones can strip.

The real magic? Flexibility. I constantly switch between coding and design work, so being able to tilt my 27" monitor to -90° for spreadsheet marathons or rotate it vertically for coding sessions is game-changing. The gas spring holds my heavy monitor steady without sagging, though I did notice minor wobble during intense mouse movements (I fixed this by REALLY cranking down the bolts).

Cable management is decent—the clips keep things tidy, but I wish they were more heavy-duty. That said, seeing all those tangled wires disappear behind the arm gave me an oddly satisfying feeling.

For the price? Absolute steal. It’s half the cost of premium brands but delivers 90% of the functionality. Just be prepared to spend 10 minutes fine-tuning the tension screws to perfection—your neck will thank you later.