Mounting Four Monitors on Single or Dual Posts
Mounting Four Monitors on a Single Post
Pros:
Space Saving: Mounting four monitors on a single post saves valuable desk space, leaving more room for other equipment or items.
Cost-effective: Purchasing a single post for four monitors can be more cost-effective than buying two separate posts for two monitors each.
Easy to Install: Mounting all four monitors on a single post is often easier and quicker to install than mounting two separate posts.
Improved Aesthetics: A single post with four monitors looks sleek and modern, creating an impressive visual display.
Cons:
Limited Adjustability: With four monitors mounted on a single post, there may be limited adjustability options for each individual monitor, reducing flexibility and limiting ergonomics.
Stability Issues: Four monitors on a single post can create stability issues, which could result in wobbling or shaking of the screens. This may be an issue with less reputable monitor mount manufacturers; Atdec mounts have a 10-year warranty and published capacity specifications may be relied on.
Reduced Flexibility: With only one post, opportunity to reconfigure monitors or to mount larger monitors once upgraded is substantially constrained.
AWM reassembled with larger upgraded monitors at left, and new configuration at right
Mounting Four Monitors on Two Posts
Pros:
Improved Flexibility: Mounting two monitors on two separate posts provides increased adjustability and flexibility, allowing for individual height and angle adjustments for each screen.
Enhanced Ergonomics: With separate posts, each monitor can be adjusted to meet the user's specific ergonomic needs, reducing strain and fatigue.
Increased Flexibility: Two separate posts provide flexibility and greater opportunity for customisation, allowing for a more personalised setup.
Cons:
Requires More Desk Space: Using two separate posts requires more desk space, which may be an issue for some users with limited space.
Higher Cost: Purchasing two separate posts for two monitors each can be more expensive than a single post for four monitors.
Visual Clutter: Two separate posts may create a cluttered look, which may not be as visually appealing as a single post with four monitors. This is relevant to manufacturers that don't consider aesthetics.