I can't decide but I think the real question for me is if I end up getting VESA mount adapter, do I have to get an arm or are there 3rd party stands that look good? Arms are kind of too big of a contraption IMO.
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New studio monitor - which stand option are you getting and why?
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Standard height is probably alright. I went with the tilt option because it was cheaper.
i have no issues with my conventional desk and an imac 27 inch so i can't imagine the regular tilt system on the studio display wouldn't fit my needs. i see the height adjustable as being more useful in environments where you use the display standing, often show others what is on the display, or in a store setting where it shows customers something.
I need the VESA mount because I like to put my monitors in portrait mode. Also, the new display will be replacing a current monitor that is on a monitor stand.
VESA for sure. Far more adjustable and useful for my case, and portrait available too. The basic stand does nothing, and the height adjustable one is simply too much money and again quite basic, especially given that I have the arm already...
Seems silly they didn’t make the stands/mount interchangeable. We are stuck with whatever we pick. So if you choose one of the stand options now, and then get a fancy new desk with VESA arms a few years later…well, you’re outta luck. For that reason, I’d probably choose the VESA option and find a nice 3rd party stand. Hopefully some manufacturers will recognize this and develop some decent looking ones (and be height adjustable) if there aren’t any already.
What's a good VESA stand (free-standing, not an arm) that allows vertical positioning and rotation into portrait orientation?
I ordered the height adjustable stand but am having second thoughts as my understanding is that this stand can’t offer portrait mode. A VESA mount would allow me that and would save me 400$.
For sure I will not order the regular stand, ergonomics are important to me
For sure I will not order the regular stand, ergonomics are important to me
These are all fantastic options, depending on your needs:
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.
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.
Heavy Duty Monitor Arm | Ergotron HX Desk Mounted Monitor Stand
Choose a monitor arm that’s as adaptable as you. With the HX Desk Monitor Arm, you can reposition large monitors weighing up to 42 lbs (19.1 kg) while still enhancing your workspace with a sleek design.
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.
Edit: just noticed your free-standing requirement, which these of course will not fulfill.
Thanks anyway. I would strongly prefer free-standing, but I'll take a look at these. Maybe they have free-standing siblings.
I’ll probably go with the tilt-only one. But to those saying they were happy with the height of the 27-inch iMac, keep in mind that the large “chin” meant that the actual screen area was somewhat elevated. I think with the chinless Studio Display, the screen area could be closer to desk level, although I’d need to see them side by side.
It should be pretty close. The height of the 27" 5k iMac is 20.3 and the height of the tilt only Studio Display is 18.8. The bezels on the Studio are much much smaller.
I think it iwll be OK. But the chin and bezel at the bottom of my 27-inch iMac take up about 9 cm or 3.5 inches. So my guess is that the usable screen on the Studio Display — with its very small bezels and no chin — will be closer to desk level. But I’m going to order the tilt-only one anyway.
it's 4.5 inches from the bottom of the Studio to the desk. My iMac 27 is just under 3 inches from the bottom to desk.
Standard version for me. It's the cleanest looking and I have no need for height adjustment. Never have. If I need height adjustment I will lower or raise my chair. That simple. Not sure why everyone is complaining that the stands/mounts aren't interchangeable...Make up your mind make a decision to what fits your needs and move on. If I buy a red shirt I don't complain that it can't change to blue when I want. I bought a 4 cylinder car and I'm not mad that I can't change it to a 6 cylinder when I need more power. People will complain just to complain.
Your comparison is pretty poor. Having the ability to interchange between a stand and a VESA mount is a basic feature that almost every monitor offers for years, even the cheapest one. Your comparison with your car is relative to its power, nobody asks that the display technology should be upgradable after the purchase. We're talking about a stand, not the tech hardware. VESA has been designed to be a standard in the monitor industry for mounting, and Apple purposely is limiting the flexibility to alternate between stand and VESA. It's ridiculous that someone who get the stand would need to get a whole new monitor in the future if they want to mount it. So I don't think the complaints are unreasonable, but good for you if you're happy with this limitation
I knew I'd get this type of response as soon as I hit post. Apple has been doing this same type of thing for years and the same type of people have been complaining right along. Either buy the the display that fits your needs or don't. That simple. At least there are 3 choices.
If they made it interchangeable people would complain about the bezels, the price, the size, the contrast, the speakers, camera or the performance. Oh wait...Nevermind.
Ars Technica is reporting that the stand is replaceable, just not DIY replaceable.
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