Monitors & Arms · Review
Vari Dual Monitor Arm
Vari's dual monitor arm holds two 27-inch screens up to 19.8 lb each with tension-assisted movement, and it suits Vari desk owners who want matching looks.
Published
Our verdict
4.2 / 5
Price at time of review
$259
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What we like
- Each arm holds a monitor up to 27 inches and 19.8 lb, which covers most mainstream displays
- Tension-assisted arms let you reposition screens smoothly and set the resistance to match your monitors
- Cable management is slightly cleaner than the Ergotron LX Dual
- Matches the look of a Vari standing desk
- Accepts both 75 x 75 mm and 100 x 100 mm VESA patterns, and includes the tools for setup
Could be better
- $259.00 is a lot for a dual arm when the Ergotron LX Dual costs less and does the same job
- The 5-year warranty is half the length of Ergotron's 10 years
- Rotation is limited to 180 degrees, and the arm is not made for very heavy or oversized displays
- The clamp only fits desktops up to 1.375 inches thick
Full Review
Build and Design
The Vari Dual Monitor Arm 180 is a clamp-mounted VESA arm that lifts two screens off the desktop and frees up the space beneath them. It comes in black and is meant to look at home on a Vari desk. The arms are rated for monitors up to 27 inches and 19.8 lb each. That covers most 27-inch panels, but check your monitor’s weight before you buy.
The clamp fits desktops up to 1.375 inches thick, so a thick butcher-block top may not work. The kit includes the tools you need to assemble it.
Movement and Adjustment
The arms use tension-assisted articulation, so you can move each screen by hand and tune how much resistance the joints give. This matters when you swap monitors, because a lighter panel needs different tension than a heavy one. Tilt is adjustable too.
Rotation is limited to 180 degrees. That helps if your desk sits against a wall or a cubicle edge, since the screens won’t swing behind you. It also means you can’t turn a monitor all the way around to show someone across the desk. If you want a more flexible, stackable layout, consider the Ergotron LX Dual Stacking Arm instead.
Cable Management and Daily Use
Cable routing is slightly tidier than on the Ergotron LX Dual, and it’s one of the better reasons to pick this arm. Side-by-side layouts work well for spreadsheets, documents and reference material across two matching monitors. The mount accepts 75 x 75 mm and 100 x 100 mm VESA patterns, so it works with most modern monitors, but check your monitor’s mounting holes first.
Value
At $259.00, you’re paying for the Vari look. The warranty is 5 years, against 10 for the Ergotron LX Dual, and the price is higher. If you want the best value, the Ergotron LX Dual Stacking Arm is still the one to beat. If you want a cheaper dual option, look at the Huanuo Dual Monitor Arm. If you only need to mount one screen, the Ergotron LX Monitor Arm costs less.
Who Should Buy This
Buy this if you already own a Vari standing desk and want a monitor arm that matches it. Cleaner cable routing is a small bonus. It also suits anyone with two 27-inch or smaller monitors under 19.8 lb each who works in a space where limited rotation is fine.
Skip it if price and warranty matter most. The Ergotron LX Dual costs less and carries a 10-year warranty. Also skip it if you use heavy or oversized displays, or have a desktop thicker than 1.375 inches.
