StarTech.com Desk Mount Monitor Arm with 2x USB 3.0 ports, Slim Full Motion Single Monitor Mount, up to 34" (17.6lb/8kg) VESA Display, Clamp/Grommet Mount, Mechanical Spring

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For £96.90 ex-VAT, this StarTech single-arm mount is a solid “get it sorted” option if you want your monitor at the right height and you don’t need a dual-monitor setup. The built-in USB 3.0 ports are genuinely useful in busy office setups (laptops, dongles, webcams, phone charging), especially when your desk has limited access. The full-motion arm design also tends to feel more natural for day-to-day ergonomics—tilting and repositioning without fighting the mount—rather than the cheap, creaky alternatives.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it blindly for very heavy or awkward monitors unless you’re confident your VESA spacing and screen weight are in spec (it’s designed for up to 34" / 8kg). Also, clamp/grommet mounting is always a bit of a gamble depending on your desk material and thickness—if you have a thin or oddly finished desk, fitment can take longer than expected. If you regularly swivel for shared work or have lots of cables running behind the monitor, you’ll want to check cable management space too; otherwise the “value” in the arm can get offset by fiddly cable routing.

**Who should buy:** office teams, consultants, and small businesses with one monitor per workstation that need easy desk-mounted ergonomics and convenient USB access. **Who should avoid:** anyone wanting a premium-feeling mount for very large, heavy displays, or those with desks that are hard to clamp properly—because that’s where “fine on paper” turns into “annoying in practice.”