We compared two desk microphone boom arms: the Aokeo AK-35 Microphone Boom Arm and the TONOR T20LP Low Profile Mic Arm.
What we looked at
Arm style, load, rotation, adapters, cable management, and price.
The verdict
If you want a scissor-style arm with a stated 1.8kg load and the largest review history, the Aokeo AK-35 is the pick at £18.50. If you would rather have a low profile spring arm in 38cm and 35cm sections with 360° rotation and cable ties, the TONOR T20LP is the alternative, at £18.78.
A £18.50 scissor-style arm with a stated 1.8kg maximum load.
A £18.78 low profile arm with 360° rotation and four cable ties.
Aokeo AK-35 Microphone Boom Arm, Desk Adjustable Compact Scissor Arm Stand — Most Reviewed
Intended for: Marketed as a steel scissor-style desk microphone arm with an electrostatic powder coating, a clamp for desks up to 6cm thick, 360° rotation, a maximum load of about 1.8kg and a 3/8 to 5/8 inch adapter. The listing says it fits microphones such as Blue Yeti, Snowball, HyperX QuadCast and Elgato Wave. Carries 4.3 stars from 10.8K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Stated maximum load of about 1.8kg
- Clamp fits desks up to 6cm thick
- Very large review history (10.8K ratings)
- 3/8 to 5/8 inch adapter included
Worth knowing
- Slightly lower star rating than the TONOR (4.3 vs 4.4)
- Scissor design sits above the desk rather than low profile
Best for
- Buyers who want a stated load rating
- Anyone with a Blue Yeti or HyperX mic
- Those who want the larger review history
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a low profile arm that stays under the monitor
- Anyone who wants cable ties included
TONOR T20LP Low Profile Mic Arm, Desk Mount Boom Arm (38cm + 35cm) — Low Profile
Intended for: Marketed as a full-metal low profile microphone boom arm with a spring design, 38cm and 35cm sections, 360° horizontal rotation and 90° vertical adjustment, designed to extend from below a monitor without blocking the view. It includes four cable ties and a 3/8 inch screw with a 5/8 inch adapter. Carries 4.4 stars from 1,725 ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Low profile design that keeps the monitor view clear
- 360° horizontal and 90° vertical adjustment
- Four cable ties included
- Slightly higher star rating than the Aokeo (4.4 vs 4.3)
Worth knowing
- Costs £0.28 more than the Aokeo on these listings
- No maximum load stated in the details we reviewed
- Smaller review history (1,725 vs 10.8K ratings)
Best for
- Buyers who want a low profile arm
- Anyone who wants cable management included
- Those who want the slightly higher rating
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a stated load rating
- Anyone who wants the largest review history
