LifeinTECH

As part of my home setup, I use the incrediable Samsung G95NC Odyssey Neo G9 240Hz Dual UHD Monitor.

With a panel size of 57 inches, combined with a resolution of 7680x2160 at 240Hz, this monitor delivers the ultimate experience for productivity and gaming (assuming you have a graphics card powerful enough to drive it).

Unfortunately, a monitor of this size is also heavy, weighing 15.4 kg. This weight, combined with the 1000R curvature makes the monitor very front-heavy, placing a lot of stress on any monitor arm.

Historically, I have used the Ergotron HX with HD Pivot. This heavy-duty monitor arm has incredible build quality but was released before the Samsung G95NC. Therefore, even with the HD Pivot installed with maximum tension, the monitor would droop forward.

As a result, I recently switched to the BenQ Ergo Arm BSH01. BenQ states on its website, “It Handles Any Monitor, Any Weight”, up to 20kg.

I was a little sceptical, as the BenQ Ergo Arm BSH01 does not look or feel as robust as the Ergotron HX.

Installation was very easy, using the C Clamp on my Secret Lab Magnus Pro XL sit-to-stand desk. I did not use the included reinforcement plate (as my desk is metal), however, it is nice to see this option in the box.

Once installed, I attached the monitor using the included quick-release VESA mount. This was a two-person job, as it was difficult to lift and align the monitor simultaneously.

Once installed, I had to increase the tension of the gas spring arm and tilt structure. Interestingly, the gas spring arm did not require full tension, indicating that the monitor arm could (potentially) hold an even heavier monitor.

However, this was not an issue with the Ergotron HX either. The tilt structure was a different story, which did need maximum tension. Unbeliebaly, it held! This is where the HD Pivot on the Ergotron HX failed.

The tilt structure on the BenQ Ergo Arm BSH01 does not look or feel that impressive, but it does do the job!

I now have a monitor that feels robust, with no unwanted sinking, drooping, or sagging. It also provides comfort that the monitor won’t simply drop unexpectedly, potentially damaging the panel and/or desk.

Thanks to BenQ for supporting the extreme end of the monitor market (very few manufacturers do). It is also reasonably priced for a heavy-duty monitor arm, at £119.