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3.0 out of 5 starsPossibly okay, but didn't quite meet my needs.
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2024
I'll keep this brief, and go with the pros/cons style, as I feel there's not necessarily a TON to say.
PROS:
- Nice, small package, with I thoroughly appreciate - most of the parts were loose in the small box, whether that's a plus or not is hard to say - I appreciate a reduction in plastic, but it did kind of look and feel like this box had been used and returned a bit.
- Compact mount itself - I've seen mounts 6-8 times the size of this that could only accommodate the same size monitor, so again, really appreciate the reduced footprint
- Mount itself had some weight to it, and felt to be of durable quality
CONS:
Well, the biggest one for me was the lack of quality instruction. I'm no professional DIYer, but I've put up at least ten mounts at this point, mostly TV, but three previous computer monitors, and one tablet, as well - so I have SOME experience. That's why I was left pretty disappointed that data that would have been very easy to include was left out. For example, it's not REALLY clear how the bracket you screw onto the back of your computer monitor is actually affixed to the wall mount (the picture looks different than the mount - something the box/instructions make a point of saying).
Further, it is SO easy to say what size of drill bit you should use for the pilot holes, given the size of of screws/anchors provided, but instead the measurements provided are EVERYTHING (and I mean everything - measurements I'd have ZERO use for) BUT the screw/anchor/suggested drill bit size.
Lastly, I didn't see anything on the box/instructions to indicate what can/should be done if the back of your monitor isn't flat. Mine isn't. I affixed the bracket to my monitor anyway, and it felt... secureISH, but ultimately I just didn't love the look/functionality of the mount overall. I didn't find it that easy to move/adjust once mounted, and it came out from the wall a bit further than it did when I had it on its stand on my desk, which sort of brings my face a bit too close to it for my liking. I didn't deduct any points for that, though, as that measurement is provided in the description.
Overall, I'd hoped for the best, as this is a compact and relatively inexpensive item, but overall found it to be just average in form and function.