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Excellent question. Inside the bracket to the inside edge of the disc is only 1/2". Obviously in your case that will not clear. The disc itself is almost 1-7/8" in diameter as well.

You could put the mounting bracket "backwards" and use the holes to screw it in to the desk, rather than being clamped. I did not need to do this, but that obviously would not be as secure, depending on how well the screws bit in to the desk.

Free space on your desk and gain improved ergonomics by using this 2-Way Adjustable Tilting Monitor Desk Mount Bracket from Monoprice! Using a desk mount bracket provides additional desk space by moving the monitor above the desk. The bracket allows you to position your monitor at eye level, which reduces neck and back strain and aches from length sessions in front of the computer. The mount attaches to the edge of a desk, table, or other horizontal surface with a thickness between 0.87" ~ 2.25". The mount has a 5.5" extension arm that can be swiveled from side to side. The monitor can be tilted up to +/- 12 degrees. It fits monitors up to 33 lbs. weight with either 50x50, 75x75, or 100x100 VESA mounting pattern. Features: Fits monitors with VESA 50x50, 75x75, and 100x100 mounting patterns Tilts +/- 12 degrees Steel construction with welded base clamp and aluminum extension arm Height adjustable from about 8.75" ~ 15" Clamps to surfaces between 0.87" ~ 2.25" thick

I wanted to buy the single monitor bracket for behind my laptop, but a single monitor bracket 15" high means the laptop in front barely blocks the monitor centered at 15" on the pole. This bracket is for two monitors, but I have one 24" monitor centered 16" high. I can unfold and use a 16" screen laptop in front and see the 24" monitor (center is 16" high) and bezel on the stand and use the table and chair at normal heights. The base is heavy and the pole well attached with a heavy Phillips screw. The height of the pole bracket is adjustable and allows tightening. The monitor bracket allows 75mm and 100mm monitor mounting (3 different size sets of 8 screws). A spherically moveable bracket joins the pole bracket and monitor bracket. All the brackets can be assembled and secured with the supplied with screws. The spherically moveable middle bracket will rotate or tilt the monitor and it will stay in position if you find the three screws and tighten them evenly the right amount. The pole bracket adjusts up and down. Spherically moveable mount joins pole and monitor brackets. Monitor bracket attaches to monitor. When assembled the spherically mount should allow positioning the monitor with hand force yet the monitor remain in place . Two included Allen wrenches fit all screws except a large Phillips is needed for pole to base. You really want to know that it is smooth on the bottom with the screw in, but I will add pads. The flat black finish looks good. It is plenty sturdy and heavy enough to stay in place with 2 normal monitors. It sits on the top of the table and does not attach to the table with a bracket. Assembly time of 10-15 minutes is well worth the sturdiness and ability to adjust anything.

It’s been almost two months since I first received my 19-inch Monoprice Interactive Pen Display and reported how very disappointed I was in the $389 tablet monitor.

I’ve been meaning to post this follow up review ever since, but I’ve kept checking the Monoprice and Huion sites weekly hoping for signs of a new set of Windows drivers that could vastly improve this device. Unfortunately, the only driver download available from Monoprice dates back to October and the product manager with whom I’ve corresponded hasn’t been able to confirm whether any updates are even in the pipeline.

The Monoprice’s drivers appear to be rebadged Huion drivers for its GT-190 tablet display. I am not 100% certain that the drivers are identical, but except for logos, the drivers’ control panels are exactly the same. The Huion archive was updated in December, so I am currently running that driver version. However, except for the English language product manual, the other files in the .zip are dated 2012 and earlier.

Neither the Monoprice nor Huion archives contain Windows 8.x-specific drivers, so it doesn’t appear that any software development is occurring on the Windows side. And boy, does the Monoprice Interactive Pen Display need it!

Cable connections are in the lower back of the monitor and face downward. You’ll have to hold the display upside down to attach either the included VGA or optional DVI cable as well as the USB cable for pen input. You’ll also need to be careful about how the cables are threaded out of the back as they tend to interfere with the monitor’s stand.

Monoprice could save Windows users hours of frustration by publishing a bright red warning label with the following instructions contained on page 4 of the manual: “Important! Do not plug the monitor into your PC until after you have installed the driver software.”

They should also highlight this critical bit of information from page 6: (Following driver installation) “Unplug all other monitor connections from your PC.”

So to summarize: the pen display won’t work in multi-monitor mode in Windows. Install the drivers first. Unplug your current monitor and plug in the Monoprice. Start up your system and set the resolution. 1440 x 900 is maximum, but don’t be surprised if your video card doesn’t support those dimensions (a couple of the machines I tested didn’t but the display worked ok in a lower res). Lastly, connect the USB cable from the display to your pc. The pen drivers should install automatically. I don’t recall if it’s required, but to be safe you’ll want to reboot your pc after the pen driver installation.

Don’t be surprised if your system doesn’t seem to respond to your pen’s taps. Using the Monoprice drivers, default clicking sensitivity was set too low. No matter how hard I pounded with the pen, I couldn’t get clicks to register. (You’ll want to keep a mouse handy in case this happens to you). Changing the click pressure setting in the control panel corrected this issue. With the Huion driver I’m currently using I didn’t experience the problem, though I still had to set click sensitivity all the way to Heavy in order to get maximum range of pressure.

Unboxing this monitor arm was remarkably easy, with all the pieces arriving together in one box. The monitor arm was one piece, the base was another, the mounting plate a third, and then the nuts and bolts to attach the base to the clamp. We were able to fully build this monitor arm in around five minutes, even while double-checking the directions to make sure we were building everything correctly.

We could tell out of the box that this arm is designed for a heavier monitor (Currently using a display that weighs just over 21 lbs), so we chose to attach it to the most heavily-used desk in our office space.

We wanted something that we knew would allow for easy monitor swapping – as we change out monitors pretty frequently in our line of work (so we were thrilled to see the quick-release VESA mount allowing for easy removal of the monitor from the arm) – while still looking clean and ergonomically correct. The base, at first glance, seemed rather large, with a substantial clamp - however, after attaching it to our desk, we understood the scale and no longer felt like it was oversized.

This model is a single-arm monitor mount, so only supports one monitor, and additionally has one swivel point, unlike some other models. This design breaks down to the ability to have an excellent range of motion for moving your monitor around; however, not as much as if you had a second arm and swivel point.

We had the opportunity to try this monitor arm out with a plethora of different products during our testing time. We also currently use it with a 34 inches ultrawide, but it has stood up just fine to monitors ranging from 27 inches to 40 inches, both with 16:9 aspect ratios.

There are several reasons why you might need a monitor mount. Perhaps you share your office with someone, and you need to be able to adjust the position of your screen so that it"s not in their line of sight. Or maybe you have neck or back problems, and you need to be able to adjust the height and angle of your monitor in order to reduce pain. Whatever your reason, a good monitor mount can make your life much easier.

Despite the cumbersome name, Monoprice"s desk mount is an excellent product for the modest price tag. While rated for large displays, it could handle smaller screens just as easily. Plus, it can handle ultrawide monitors, which shows that it can hold some heavy displays. When using those wider screens, the visible cables in the corner are not seen while sitting at the desk, making the one con about this monitor arm irrelevant. Therefore, depending on the screen, this could be a perfect choice.Monoprice Workstream Heavy-Duty Single-Monitor Full-Motion Adjustable Gas-Spring Desk Mount: Price Comparison

Aside from a pair of virtual reality goggles, there is no better way to fill your peripheral vision with a gaming environment than the 49-inch 32:9 monitor class. These screens are nearly four feet wide and the best of them sport 5120 x 1440 resolution, with the same 109 pixels per inch density as a 27-inch QHD display. Couple that with Adaptive-Sync, 120 Hz, extended color and HDR, and you have a unique and wonderful way to enjoy your favorite first-person experience.

I’ve looked at 49-inch mega-wides from AOC, Viotek and AOC and found they provide a unique perspective for gaming that you can’t find anywhere else. These monitors aren’t inexpensive but Monoprice, with its focus on value, has entered the fray with its $999 Dark Matter 49-inch, product 43305.

Designed to compete with the best gaming monitors, the 43305 uses a 5120 x 1440-pixel VA panel running at 120 Hz with both FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility down to 48 Hz. The Monoprice has not been certified by Nvidia, but I had no trouble running G-Sync with HDR and overdrive at 120 Hz. In addition, it offers Monoprice’s one-year perfect pixel guarantee where you can get a replacement panel if you get even a single dead pixel during the first year of use. That’s something you can’t get from many other companies.

The 43305 is still in the premium range at $1,000, which is within a few bucks of AOC’s AG493UCX and Viotek’s SUW49DA. Though the Samsung 49-inch G9 is the over-achiever in this category with its 240 Hz refresh rate, it has a smaller color gamut and will set you back an additional $200.

In addition to game-focused video processing, you also get a cool lighting effect built into the stand, aiming points, four total video inputs with picture-by-picture (PBP) windowing, and solid build quality. If you’ve ever considered putting two 27-inch QHD flat panels on your desk, the 43305 can replicate that experience without the line in between. It is a unique way to game and interact with a computer. Let’s take a look.

The Monoprice Dark Matter 49-inch 43305 is packed efficiently in a long, slender carton with plenty of crumbly foam to protect the curved panel. The metal stand and base are packed separately and fit together with a Phillips-head screwdriver and the included bolts.

The panel then snaps in place, or you can use the 75mm VESA mount and included adapters to attach it to an arm or wall bracket. If you wall mount, the panel comes out around 6.3 inches plus the depth of the bracket. The power supply is internal, so you get an IEC power cord for it, plus two DisplayPort cables. The monitor supports up to four video sources simultaneously if you activate the PBP multi-window function in the OSD.

A 49-inch mega-wide – Monoprice uses the term DQHD (Dual Quad HD) – monitor requires a substantial amount of desk space. It’s nearly four feet wide (1.2 meters) though it has similar depth to other curved screens, around 10 inches with the base. The stand is quite solid, more than up to the task of supporting the panel. The complete package weighs 32.6 pounds.

The base is deep enough to keep everything stable. The only ergonomic adjustment is tilt, -5 and 15 degrees. There is no height adjustment which is typical for this class. My preference is to set curved screens perfectly vertical, so every part of the image is equidistant from my eyes. To do this here, I’d have to use a monitor pedestal or a very low office chair.

Styling is simple and clean, with a flush bezel around the top and sides and a plain trim strip across the bottom. The OSD controls are under a central bulge with four keys plus a power toggle and a blue LED that glows steadily for power-on and flashes in standby. Additional lighting is installed atop the stand in a unique feature that looks a bit like a floating saucer. It can be steady or flashing in any of six colors selected in the OSD.

The back is smooth, with just a thin grill for airflow across the top. A copper color ring frames the stand’s attachment point and a cover snaps on over the input panel to keep cables tidy. There are four total video inputs, two HDMI 2.0 and two DisplayPort 1.4 (see HDMI vs. DisplayPort). All support FreeSync at 120 Hz with HDR, but G-Sync requires DisplayPort (see FreeSync vs. G-Sync). You also get a 3.5mm audio port for headphones. There are two built-in speakers which play cleanly at polite volumes. There are no USB ports for peripherals. The one pictured above is for service only.

To summon the 43305’s OSD, press the leftmost key twice. The menu system is logically laid out with many options for video processing, image adjustment and convenience.

The second sub-menu has a black level control that can help enhance shadow detail, raising black levels and reducing contrast. I did not need to use it during my review. DCR is a dynamic contrast feature for SDR content. Using it increases dynamic range a little and grays out the brightness and contrast sliders. I found no need for that feature either. The 43305’s contrast is already excellent.

Color Setting contains calibration options like gamma presets, color temps, six picture modes, low blue light and color hue & saturation. The default gamma is very dark, forcing me to try a lower number to improve the image. 2.0 is the better setting as you’ll see below in my test results.

The Monoprice Dark Matter 49-inch 43305 has three overdrive levels. The Middle setting strikes the best balance between ghosting and blur reduction. There is no backlight strobe available, but Response Time keeps the moving image smooth and free of obvious blur. Dynamic Luminous Control is an option I’ve seen on most Monoprice monitors. The manual states that it “strengthens the expression of grayscale.” While that makes no sense, my observation is that it changes gamma and not in a positive direction. It removed some mid-tone detail and made the picture look flat.

If you’re looking for the Adaptive-Sync and HDR controls, they’re hiding in the Other menu at the bottom. HDR is turned off by default but if you set it to Auto, it will detect HDR10 signals and switch modes without user intervention. Adaptive-Sync is also off by default. Turn it on to eliminate frame tears.

In the Monoprice Dark Matter 49-inch 43305"s default Standard mode, the picture looks quite dark with a slight purple tint. Clearly, calibration is necessary. I changed the gamma preset from 2.2 to 2.0 and tweaked the RGB sliders in the User color temp to achieve very good results.

On the surface, a 32:9 monitor like the 43305 seems only suited for gaming, and that is certainly its main focus. But as a workhorse, it has the unique ability to window up to four video sources on the screen. It is, after all, two 27-inch QHD monitors melded into a single panel. I tried this out by putting a Windows desktop on the left and the output from an UltraHD Blu-ray player on the right. Lo and behold, it worked perfectly.

I was able to play a movie while I worked. While this might qualify as questionable multi-tasking, it’s nice to know the flexibility is there. One could monitor the activities of two, three or four servers, for example, or run a laptop along with an enterprise PC. Audio can be routed from any connected source to the 3.5mm output and the built-in speakers.

Gaming is a completely different experience than any other kind of display. A 21:9 ultra-wide approaches the virtual reality effect but the 43305’s 32:9 aspect ratio is second only to actual VR goggles. You’ll be turning your head a lot just to take in the vast environment on the screen. Doom Eternal had no problem recognizing the correct aspect ratio, resolution and HDR capability. The picture has good contrast though it won’t compete with the best HDR screens I’ve seen. If this panel added zone dimming to its edge backlight, it would be a big improvement.

What cannot be faulted is the 43305’s color. The gamut covers almost all of DCI-P3 which means lots of lush red and green hues. Blood red is something you won’t see on many monitors, but this one takes gore to another level. Grass and foliage textures in Call of Duty WWII also pop like nothing else. Remember that most extended color screens fall short in the green primary, but the Monoprice does not. When you’re fighting your way through the woods, you can almost feel the rustling of leaves and the crunch of grass beneath your feet.

The 43305 has no issues with video processing. Its 120 Hz refresh rate is fast enough to keep things smooth though it won’t match responsiveness with a 240 Hz display like Samsung’s 49-inch G9. However, for my gaming skill set, I had no complaints. I racked up about the same number of frags as usual and had to respawn an equal number of times. As a pure gaming monitor, the 43305 is more focused on image quality than raw speed.

I purchased this mount to stack monitors for my Digital Color grading suite. After purchasing a 3rd monitor for critical color evaluation, I found there simply wasn"t enough lateral space to accommodate the new 27 inch monitor with my other 24 and 25 inch monitors; I had to go up to be able to use all three on my current desk. The stand was quickly shipped, well packed and arrived with all parts. Assembly was fairly straightforward, if not somewhat fiddily. I suggest you purchase a small tube of Loctite screw thread locker (or use some fingernail polish in a pinch), back out the main screws that hold the collars that hold the VESA mounts to the pole and lock these screws down TIGHT before attempting assembly or they might loosen up and allow the monitor to swivel horizontally after mounting the monitors. Also, since the metal parts look as if they are powder coated, the screw holes on some mating surfaces might be a bit difficult to get started, so before you are trying to balance a monitor and start a screw into a mating hole, run these screws in and out of them to clear out any manufacturing over spray in the threaded holes. Makes life easier... If you are doing this by yourself, as I did, I found the easiest way to mount the bottom monitor to the poles were to attache the VESA mounts to the monitor, stand the monitor on its side, resting on the desktop and then bolt the VESA mount to the collar. You only then have to pivot the monitor to horizontal and then tighten the collar around the stand pipe. The top monitor should be assembled to the VESA plate, attached to the collar, roughly leveled and then lowered over the pole to the correct height. It"s tricky but it can be done by one person. Be prepared to spend some time adjusting and re-adjusting the height, tilt and level of each monitor to get them just right, as they lock in place and are not adjustable when fully tightened. Also, be aware that if one of your monitors has a connection you use that sticks out the back of the monitor at a 90 degree angle in line directly under the VESA mount, you will have trouble tilting the monitor down. My uppermost monitor had such a cable and it took some finessing to get it in place with the stiff video cable sticking out and hitting the support pole, but I was able to make it work. My only concern now is that I might have a stiff neck from looking up at the top monitor for long periods, but considering my other options (basically none), I"ll have to learn how to deal with it... All in all, I am quite happy with this stand and the price is more than fair.

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Odds are you know Monoprice best for its inexpensive HDMI cables, but the company’s ambition goes far beyond that. It sells a huge variety of gear including, in recent years, a full line of computer monitors.

The Monoprice 32-inch Zero-G (model 42891) is among its more affordable displays. This 32-inch 1440p monitor has a 165Hz refresh rate and adaptive sync for just $329.99 (recently on sale at $322.22). That’s not much for a gaming monitor at these specs and size. However, Monoprice falls slightly behind its most aggressive competitors.Monoprice 32-inch Zero-G – Photos

The Monoprice 32-inch Zero-G is generic straight out of the box. It has slim bezels and a simple matte black finish. Most budget manufacturers could slap their badge on this display and call it a day, but Monoprice goes a step further with a matte black logo that’s barely visible in most lighting. A few LED lights on the back of the monitor attempt to spice up the look, but they’re dim and difficult to notice.

Monoprice’s focus on budget continues to the stand. It does require some minor assembly, so you’ll need a Phillips-head screwdriver handy. The stand is sturdy, but it only adjusts for tilt. That’s disappointing. Similarly priced competitors like the Gigabyte G32QC and Dell S3222DGM offer height adjustment to help you find a comfortable position.

The 32-inch Zero-G’s stand doesn’t use the typical 100mm x 100mm VESA spacing but instead the less common 75mm x 75mm pattern. This means you’ll have fewer options for adding a third-party monitor arm or stand.

In short, the design is a miss. It feels as if Monoprice is trying to compete with budget monitors from several years ago instead of the more feature-rich budget monitors sold today.

A glance at the Monoprice 32-inch Zero-G monitor’s spec sheet provides reason for optimism. The monitor has a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution at a refresh rate up to 165Hz, and Adaptive Sync is supported. The monitor also has an aggressive and noticeable 1500R curve that will appeal to fans of curved displays.

The 32-inch Zero-G lacks USB, however, so it can’t act as a USB hub for connecting wired peripherals. This is common in the category although a few alternatives, such as Gigabyte’s G32QC, offer a pair of USB-A ports.

Monoprice relies on an old-school arrangement of physical buttons to summon and control the on-screen menu. The buttons are easy to find thanks to a downward-facing LED on the power button that helps you stay oriented. The menus, however, are a bit of a mess. They’re awkwardly laid out and don’t offer quick, immediate access to many common features, such as contrast adjustments.

The Monoprice 32-inch Zero-G does not impress with its design and features. You may forgive it once you launch a game, however, because the monitor’s image quality is good for the price.

This monitor uses a VA panel and, like most monitors of its type, the 32-inch Zero-G has a strong contrast ratio and good performance in dark, shadowy scenes. Admiring the beautiful, dark vistas ofFinal Fantasy XIV: Endwalker’s last zone made this advantage obvious, providing a sense of depth and atmosphere lacking on TN and IPS monitors.

This is not a wide-gamut monitor, which means the color gamut does not cover a wide swath of DCI-P3 or AdobeRGB (I measured 92 and 86%, respectively). This can be a perk in games, however, because most are designed to target only the sRGB color gamut. Gaming monitors with wide gamut support can appear oversaturated, with a neon quality to bright colors, if they lack a well-implemented sRGB mode.

I noticed moderate backlight uniformity issues along the top edge of my review display. Two pillars of light were obvious in pitch-black scenes when viewed in a darkened room. This issue is common to gaming monitors, however, and the Monoprice is above-average for the price.

HDR is supported, though Monoprice does not advertise the feature on its website. That’s for the best. The monitor’s brightness, while good for a budget monitor, is not enough to do HDR justice. This is also true of the competition. You can’t expect good HDR from any monitor sold below $500.

On balance, the Monoprice 32-inch Zero-G manages to punch above its budget billing. The monitor’s good contrast, solid color performance, decent sharpness, and lack of serious flaws make it a solid performer. It’s especially appealing to gamers who play darker games, like Diablo II: Resurrected or the Resident Evilseries. These games can look dull and washed out on budget IPS monitors.

The Monoprice 32-inch Zero-G is not designed for console gaming. 1440p resolution is a bad match for most consoles, as only the Xbox Series X|S support it. Even then, not all games will output at 1440p resolution. The monitor’s subpar HDR also takes away from the appeal of pairing it with a modern game console.

This problem is common to budget VA monitors, so it’s not a shock to see it on the Monoprice 32-inch Zero-G. Still, players who enjoy competitive action games should look elsewhere. You’ll miss details while panning the camera quickly and when dark objects move across your field of view.

Monoprice attempts to combat this with an MRPT feature that strobes the backlight to reduce motion blur. It provides some improvement, but MPRT has the side effect of dimming the display, and the 32-inch Zero-G is not bright enough to overcome this problem. Most people will find the display too dim when the MRPT feature is turned on.

A 32-inch monitor can serve as a decent substitute for a television if you live in a small apartment, and the Monoprice 32-inch Zero-G is well suited for multi-device use. The monitor’s good contrast and dark scene performance lends itself better to Netflix than an IPS alternative. Just make sure your input device of choice supports 1440p resolution, as many do not.

The 32-inch Zero-G’s reasonably accurate image quality means you can edit images or videos with a reasonable expectation that the results will look good on other displays.

The stand is another limitation. The lack of support for 100mm x 100mm VESA mounting limits your options for arms or wall-mounting. It’s possible, to be clear, but needlessly complicated compared to monitors that support the more typical 100mm x 100mm VESA mount.

Budget monitors compete ferociously on price. Gigabyte’s G32QC is currently on sale for $319.99 on Amazon and offers more value thanks to its height-adjustable stand and more attractive look. Dell’s S3222DGM also has a height-adjustable stand and is currently sold for $299.99. Both use a VA panel with 1440p resolution and a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz.Purchasing Guide

The Monoprice 32-inch Zero-G’s retail price of $329.99 makes it a hair more expensive than the alternatives. Still, it’s worth considering, so long as you check prices before buying. It would be a strong option if you find it on sale at $299.99 or less.

The Monoprice 4K Certified Premium High Speed HDMI Cable is a great cable for connecting a 4K TV to most HD and Ultra HD sources (such as a cable or satellite box, a Blu-ray player, a media streamer, or an older game console). As the name suggests, this cable is certified by HDMI Licensing Administrator to pass 4K HDR signals, with a bandwidth up to 18 gigabits per second. In our tests, the Monoprice 4K cable passed even higher bandwidths than that, even though it’s not certified to do so. It is available with free shipping and a lifetime warranty, in lengths from 3 to 30 feet. Monoprice’s Certified Premium cables are also available in a slimmer style, in sizes from 1 to 8 feet. So whether you need a short, skinny cable or a longer length to make your installation work, Monoprice likely has an inexpensive option that will do the job.

Most people don’t need Ultra High Speed HDMI cables, but if you own the latest gaming consoles or you plan to buy an 8K TV, we recommend this Monoprice 8K cable.

Although our top pick will suffice for most people, hardcore gamers and 8K TV owners may need an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, which is capable of transmitting higher resolutions and frame rates at a bandwidth up to 48 Gbps. You don’t need that much bandwidth just to pass 4K HDR movies and TV shows between a TV and source device. But the Sony PlayStation 5, the Microsoft Xbox Series X, and high-end gaming PCs are capable of outputting 4K video at 120 frames per second (or 4K 120 Hz), which requires more bandwidth. If you have one of these devices—as well as one of the few TVs that can accept this higher-bandwidth signal—you need an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable. Likewise, if you’ve purchased (or plan to purchase) an 8K TV and want to make sure your cables are ready for future 8K sources, you might want to go ahead and upgrade your cables.

Fortunately, Ultra High Speed HDMI cables don’t cost that much more than regular HDMI cables. In our testing, the 6-foot Monoprice 8K Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable worked perfectly, and Monoprice offers free shipping and a lifetime warranty. It’s also available in lengths of 1.5, 3, and 8 feet. There were no performance differences between the Monoprice and the other Ultra High Speed HDMI cables we tested (nor should there be), so any of them would be a fine choice.