The best monitor stand: Top picks for every home office

The Bontec Single Arm Desk Mount is a great monitor stand, not least thanks to its versatility as the stand has two mounting methods. The first is a well-designed desktop foot, which covers a wide area and thus provides a stable base. The second is a bolted clamp that uses a through-bolt grommet to permanently attach the stand in place (this blot can also be used with the freestanding base to offer even more support).

Thanks to the through-bolt grommet Bontec's mount is ideal for a large, heavy monitor or mounted iMac.

Like Bontec’s Single Arm Mount showcased above, this Double Arm option includes two base options. Due to the increased weight and spread of a dual monitor setup, there is no freestanding base. Instead, what we have are two desk attachments - one being the bolt-through grommet option for a permanent fix, and the other being a side clamp for a non-permeant fix.

Thanks to the flexibility of the arms, this monitor stand allows for a mix of landscape and portrait monitor orientations.

Another excellent choice is the HUANUO Dual Monitor Stand - although it is slightly more expensive than some others. But, if you're looking for one that needs to hold a heavier load in a side-by-side two-armed configuration, this dual monitor stand can support monitors that (each) weigh up to 9kg, and the arms both retract and extend on a gas-lift mechanism - it's our favourite feature here, as it not only makes light work of moving things around, it also allows your screen to be lifted up to 39.6cm from desktop with one hand.

Coming to us from AmazonBasics, this desk stand is an option for anyone looking to keep their home office setup to a budget. Suitable for monitors and the best of laptops, the unit uses a stacking column design to offer three heights - 7.5cm, 10cm and 12.5cm. It measures in at 41cm wide and 28cm deep, which gives plenty of space underneath for storage.

Its feet are non-slip, so once it’s in place, it should stay there. It’s not flashy or all that pretty, but it gets the job done.

The Klearlook is a neat little stand. There’s a retractable stand for a smartphone or tablet and a utility drawer. The drawer isn’t that big, but it’s good enough for pens, charging cables and USB flash drives. The width of the stand can be set to 42cm, 47cm or 52cm, depending on your preference and home office setup.

It’s adjusted by having the legs curve under the mount. It works, but it is a pretty weird way of going about it as it does reduce the underside storage space. Strange adjustment notwithstanding, this is a smart little monitor stand, desk riser and storage solution - width adjustment notwithstanding.

If you have two monitors and would like a riser to improve your desk layout without complication, then opt for the Duronic. It’s an MDF design with two stable feet and plenty of space. Measuring in at 82cm in length and 30cm deep, there’s room for a laptop and monitor, dual laptop, dual monitor setup or even TV, with the underneath acting as storage for games consoles.

Its versatility comes from its simplicity. Just be aware that the maximum load weight is 10kg. You’re not going to want to push that - you risk bowing the wood.

The concept here is simple. It’s a monitor stand that allows you to mount your laptop, giving you a dual-screen-like experience, improving your desk’s ergonomics and clearing you some workspace. There are cable-tidy hooks along both arms, so charging, USB and HDMI cables can stay in order when the laptop is away.

The stand is attached to the desk via either a C-clamp or bolt-through grommet. Either way, it’s a secure and stable system. Note: Maximum laptop size 15.6 inches.

Improve your office aesthetic with the real wood dual monitor stand by Navaris, boasting genuine wood grain for added warmth and style. Its extra-wide design accommodates two screens or office equipment, freeing up workspace while offering storage beneath for a tidy setup.