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Apple Studio Display: VESA wall mounting

Jaguaren

Jaguaren

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Hi everyone - I'm very close to ordering an Apple Studio Display (PPI is key), but trying to decide between the default stand and the VESA mount option (a clean desk is priority for me). The challenge I have around VESA mounting is largely how to hide the power cord (I already have cable runs inside the wall for USB etc.), but I'm also super interested to see any examples of the VESA version being mounted directly on a wall.

Does anyone have the ASD mounted directly on a wall - I can't find a single example via Google, Instagram, Pintrest etc. - if you have done this, have you any regrets?

For reference, here's my current setup with an Acer 32" 4K 326HK monitor:

desk_setup.jpg
 
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CubeApril said:
I don't have much in the way of comments about the VESA mount situation, but you might be interested in this accessory:


Which makes it nice and easy to put a small camera like that on top of the monitor, like a normal webcam. Gets a nicer video angle. :)
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Thanks - that's a handy accessory, though with the ASD I'll have a webcam built into the display for basic use... for high quality needs I've found the angle shown to be helpful because of the background, and I tend to look into the camera
 
I realize this thread isn't exactly fresh, have you decided on a solution?

Jaguaren said:
The challenge I have around VESA mounting is largely how to hide the power cord (I already have cable runs inside the wall for USB etc.), but I'm also super interested to see any examples of the VESA version being mounted directly on a wall.
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I assume the power cord issue is that the plug won't fit through the cable run, is that correct? If so, and you do not want to cut and then reconnect the plug, I would say the simplest solution is to coil the power cable behind the monitor and then pull a different cable through the wall that you can then connect a socket to at the other end to plug the ASD into.

Jaguaren said:
Does anyone have the ASD mounted directly on a wall - I can't find a single example via Google, Instagram, Pintrest etc.
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This is my temporary situation.

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I will have cable runs after a future renovation, but for now I am simply using this:

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Jaguaren said:
- if you have done this, have you any regrets?
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Not really a regret, but a consideration.

I experimented with both desk mount and wall mount:

Heavy Duty Dual Monitor Arm | Ergotron HX Desk Monitor Mount

Choose a monitor arm that’s as adaptable as you. With the HX Desk Dual Monitor Arm, you can easily reposition two 32" monitors while still enhancing your workspace with a sleek design.
www.ergotron.com www.ergotron.com

Heavy Duty Wall Mounted Dual Monitor Arm | Ergotron HX Wall Mount

Choose a monitor arm that’s as adaptable as you. With the HX Wall Dual Monitor Arm, you can easily reposition two 32" monitors while still enhancing your workspace with a sleek design.
www.ergotron.com www.ergotron.com

It is available for single monitor too:

Heavy Duty Wall Mounted Monitor Arm | Ergotron HX Wall Mount

Choose a monitor arm that’s as adaptable as you. With the HX Wall Monitor Arm, you can reposition large monitors weighing up to 42 lbs (19.1 kg) while still enhancing your workspace with a sleek design.
www.ergotron.com www.ergotron.com

The vertical range of the arm is 29 cm.

This is not quite enough to adapt for a standing desk. I have installed it so that it is perfect in its lowest position for sitting, but when I raise the desk to standing position the monitors are about 10 cm lower than I would prefer in their highest position. Also, it is annoying to have to adjust the monitor height separately.

I felt the tradeoff was worth it to not have a stand clamped to the desk, but there are obvious ergonomic and practical benefits in this case. If you do not have an adjustable desk I see no reason at all to avoid wall-mounting, unless of course you need to be able to move your monitor around.
 
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Hi. I plan on buying the Apple Studio Display with the vesa mount, and wall mounting it using a slim wall mount. I want the monitor to go as close to the wall as possible.

Since there is no ventilation from the back, I didn’t think that I need gap behind the monitor for ventilation. But does it need gap a minimum for passive heat dissipation?

I’m concerned about the gap needed for the cables. I plan to buy a 90 degree right angle connector for the thunderbolt cable, so it wouldn’t need much space between the monitor and the wall for it. But what’s the minimum gap I need to keep so that the power cable won’t get damaged long term?
 
ashwinmj said:
But what’s the minimum gap I need to keep so that the power cable won’t get damaged long term?
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The cable is pretty stiff and sticks straight out.

It is sort of removable though.


If you can't put a hole in the wall in the right place, perhaps you can hack an angled connector to fit?
 
Arctic Moose said:
The cable is pretty stiff and sticks straight out.

It is sort of removable though.
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Yeah, the cable is stiff. I’ll have to bend the cable by a wide 90 degrees. I’m trying to figure out the minimum gap I would need between the wall and the monitor, so the bend of the power cable isn’t too sharp and damaging to the cable.
 
Jaguaren said:
Hi everyone - I'm very close to ordering an Apple Studio Display (PPI is key), but trying to decide between the default stand and the VESA mount option (a clean desk is priority for me). The challenge I have around VESA mounting is largely how to hide the power cord (I already have cable runs inside the wall for USB etc.), but I'm also super interested to see any examples of the VESA version being mounted directly on a wall.

Does anyone have the ASD mounted directly on a wall - I can't find a single example via Google, Instagram, Pintrest etc. - if you have done this, have you any regrets?

For reference, here's my current setup with an Acer 32" 4K 326HK monitor:

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Hey,

i would like to know what kind of holder are you using for the camera, is this wall-mounted?? or is it connected to the monitor or vesa mount?

Cheers
 
nexen said:
i would like to know what kind of holder are you using for the camera, is this wall-mounted?? or is it connected to the monitor or vesa mount?
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You didn't ask me, but what I did was get one of these:
www.amazon.com

ARKON Mounts - Camera Wall Mount Robust Aluminum Construction Easy Installation Precision adjustments to capture any angle Great security camera mount for CCTV cameras, camcorders, and more

ARKON Mounts - Camera Wall Mount Robust Aluminum Construction Easy Installation Precision adjustments to capture any angle Great security camera mount for CCTV cameras, camcorders, and more
www.amazon.com

And one of these:
www.amazon.com

VIVO Steel Arm Bracket Holder for Intel NUC, Back of Monitor VESA Metal Plate Mount Extension, Black, MOUNT-VESA01

VIVO Steel Arm Bracket Holder for Intel NUC, Back of Monitor VESA Metal Plate Mount Extension, Black, MOUNT-VESA01
www.amazon.com

I mounted the plate between the display and the VESA arm, and drilled holes in the part of it that sticks out (where a NUC or whatever would go) that matched up with the mounting holes of the camera mount.

This setup easily holds a heavy SLR with a pretty big lens, as seen here:
 
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Arctic Moose said:
You didn't ask me, but what I did was get one of these:
www.amazon.com

ARKON Mounts - Camera Wall Mount Robust Aluminum Construction Easy Installation Precision adjustments to capture any angle Great security camera mount for CCTV cameras, camcorders, and more

ARKON Mounts - Camera Wall Mount Robust Aluminum Construction Easy Installation Precision adjustments to capture any angle Great security camera mount for CCTV cameras, camcorders, and more
www.amazon.com

And one of these:
www.amazon.com

VIVO Steel Arm Bracket Holder for Intel NUC, Back of Monitor VESA Metal Plate Mount Extension, Black, MOUNT-VESA01

VIVO Steel Arm Bracket Holder for Intel NUC, Back of Monitor VESA Metal Plate Mount Extension, Black, MOUNT-VESA01
www.amazon.com

I mounted the plate between the display and the VESA arm, and drilled holes in the part of it that sticks out (where a NUC or whatever would go) that matched up with the mounting holes of the camera mount.

This setup easily holds a heavy SLR with a pretty big lens, as seen here:
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Thanks for sharing.

That backplate looks interesting and might consider it. I have a tiny Insta360 Link webcam and would like the most minimal solution to attach it to the side of the screen of the Studio Display so it moves seamlessly around with the Flo arm that I've got.
 
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