- Virtual CIO
How to Choose Between Building and Buying Software
18 Jul, 2025






£402.58 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
Samsung’s STN-KM24AXEN AV equipment stand is one of those “proper kit” solutions that makes sense when you’re trying to keep a setup looking tidy and behaving reliably—especially in meeting rooms, control rooms, and other environments where people bump desks and cables get abused. At ~£335 ex-VAT, it’s not cheap, but you’re paying for a branded, built-for-purpose base rather than a generic stand that’s a pain to align or feels a bit flimsy once monitors and peripherals are loaded. If you want something that looks consistent with Samsung signage/AV ecosystems and you don’t want to spend your time playing hardware-store engineer, it’s a sensible buy.
That said, I’d only recommend it if your use-case actually needs an equipment stand (height/placement/spacing) rather than just “a monitor stand.” If you’re working with a single display on a normal desk, this is likely overkill versus cheaper compatible options. Also worth checking before you commit: mounting compatibility, load suitability for your specific screen(s), and whether it will fit your space without blocking access to ports or power/cabling. If you’re building a small AV install where aesthetics and stability matter, it’s the kind of purchase that saves headaches. If you’re just trying to save money on day-to-day monitor mounting, it probably won’t feel like a great value.

NEOMOUNTS
Neomounts FPMA-C060 - Bracket - full-motion - for LCD display - black - screen size: 10"-40" - ceiling mountable

STARTECH
StarTech.com Wall Mount Monitor Arm - Full Motion Articulating - Adjustable - Supports Monitors 12� to 34� - VESA Monitor Wall Mount - Black (ARMPIVWALL) - Mounting kit (wall plate, 2 washers, 4 spacers, cover, 2 anchors) - adjustable arm - for flat panel - steel, aluminium - black - screen size: 12"-30" - wall-mountable - for P/N: ACCSMNT

NEOMOUNTS
Neomounts FPMA-VESAMAC2127 - Mounting component (VESA adapter plate) - for iMac - metal - silver - screen size: 21.5"-27"

NEOMOUNTS
Neomounts FPMA-CB100 - Mounting component (crossbar) - for 2 LCD displays - black - screen size: 10"-27"