Best Budget Monitor Arms: 5 Picks Under $40

1. VIVO Single Monitor Arm -- supports 22 lbs, 32-inch monitors, gas spring.

2. Wali Single Arm -- cheapest at $23, supports 4.4-26.4 lbs.

3. Mount-It Gas Spring -- 5.5-26.5 lbs, 360-degree rotation.

4. Ergear Single Arm -- locking height adjustment, extra-wide clamp.

5. HUANUO Single Arm -- aluminum alloy, premium feel, best build quality.

Under $40 you miss: USB ports, premium finishes, extended warranty. For standard monitors up to 27-32 inches, these perform identically to $100 arms.

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