We compared two 2-in-1 laptop-and-monitor mounts that take different approaches to freeing up desk space: one clamps to a desk, the other bolts to a wall.
What we looked at
Reach and weight capacity, maximum supported monitor and laptop size, adjustment mechanism, and price.
The verdict
If you want stated reach and weight numbers before you buy, the wall mount lists a specific 70.7cm reach and 5kg laptop / 9kg monitor capacity, though it needs wall installation and tops out at 32" monitors. If you'd rather clamp an arm to your desk and support a larger monitor up to 34", the HUANUO 2-in-1 mount is pre-assembled and covers a wider size range, though it doesn't list a maximum weight capacity.
Supports monitors up to 34" and laptops up to 17" from a pre-assembled desk arm, though the listing doesn't state a weight limit.
A wall-mounted gas spring arm with a stated 70.7cm reach and specific 5kg laptop / 9kg monitor weight limits, for monitors up to 32".
HUANUO 2 in 1 Function Laptop Mount with Tray — Widest Size Range
Intended for: Marketed as a 2-in-1 desk arm that mounts both a laptop (via tray) and a monitor, fitting 13"-34" monitors and laptops up to 17", pre-assembled with full motion adjustment and VESA 75x75mm/100x100mm compatibility.
What we liked
- 2-in-1 design mounts a laptop tray and an external monitor from the same arm
- Fits a wide size range: 13"-34" monitors and laptops up to 17"
- Pre-assembled out of the box for easier setup
- Full motion adjustment for height, tilt, and swivel
- VESA 75x75mm/100x100mm compatible
Worth knowing
- No stated maximum weight capacity in the listing, unlike the wall mount's specific 5kg/9kg limits
- Desk-clamp style arm rather than a wall-mounted option
Best for
- Anyone who wants a single arm to hold both a laptop tray and an external monitor
- Users with larger monitors up to 34" or laptops up to 17"
- Buyers who want a pre-assembled, quick desk setup
Not ideal for
- Anyone needing a stated maximum weight capacity before buying
- Buyers who specifically want a wall-mounted setup instead of a desk clamp
2-in-1 Laptop & Monitor Wall Mount — Most Detailed Specs
Intended for: Marketed as a wall-mounted 2-in-1 arm with an extra long gas spring, stating a 70.7cm reach (9cm retracted), support for 10-17" laptops up to 5kg and 17-32" monitors up to 9kg, with swivel/tilt/rotation and steel construction.
What we liked
- Extra long gas spring arm with a stated 70.7cm reach, retracting to 9cm
- Specific stated weight capacity: up to 5kg for 10-17" laptops and 9kg for 17-32" monitors
- Gas spring mechanism supports swivel, tilt, and rotation
- Steel construction
Worth knowing
- Wall-mounted design requires suitable wall installation rather than a desk clamp
- Maximum stated monitor size is 32", smaller than the HUANUO mount's stated 34" support
Best for
- Anyone who wants a wall-mounted arm rather than a desk clamp
- Buyers who want specific, stated reach and weight capacity numbers
- Users with laptops up to 5kg or monitors up to 9kg
Not ideal for
- Anyone without a wall suitable for mounting hardware
- Buyers needing to support a monitor larger than 32"
