AW-ORA-F-B
Ora with F-clamp 2 to 8kg · up to 38-inchLong vertical reach and toolless adjustment, so each user sets the top of the screen to their own eye level.
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Free monitor arm, yours to keep
Try it on a real desk before you set the standard
Test an Atdec arm with your own monitors and your own team, then take what you learn into your next office project.
- 1Talk us through your workplaceWe'll call for a few details on the desks, monitors, monitors per desk.
- 2Your unit arrivesInstall it, set the screen to eye level and see how your team works with it.
- 3Make the case for rolloutWe'll give you specifications, warranty details and case studies to take your recommendation through purchasing.
Installed in workplaces includingMacquarie Bank · MinterEllison · Dicker Data · Service NSW
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How high should a monitor be?
Set the top of the screen at or slightly below eye level, about an arm's length away. That is the widely accepted answer to "how high should my monitor be?" and the starting point for an ergonomic monitor height. The six checks below cover the rest of a correct monitor position.
- HeightThe top of the screen at or slightly below eye level. The eyes look slightly down to the middle of the screen and the neck stays neutral.
- DistanceAbout an arm's length from the eyes. Text should be easy to read without leaning in or squinting.
- CentreDirectly in front of the user and lined up with the keyboard, so the head and body are not turned to one side.
- TiltTilted back slightly so the screen faces the eyes, which also cuts reflections from overhead lights.
- GlareSide-on to windows where possible, with no bright light behind or reflected on the screen.
- Larger screensA big monitor may need to sit a little lower or further back, so the eyes don't travel up to reach the top edge.
These checks match tip two in our 10 ergonomic tips, which also covers chair and keyboard height.
Signs the monitor is in the wrong place
Most people don't notice a poor screen position until they feel it. These are the signs to look for on a walk around the floor.
Monitor too high
The chin lifts and the head tips back to read the top of the screen. Common on tall stands, large monitors and screens on risers.
Monitor too low
The head drops forward and the shoulders round. Almost always the case when someone works straight from a laptop on the desk.
Too close or too far
The user leans in to read, or pushes back from the desk. Text size and monitor distance are usually the cause.
Monitor position for common desk setups
The eye-level rule holds for every setup. How you apply it changes with the desk and the person.
Dual screens
Keep both screens at the same height. If one is used most, centre it in front of the user and angle the second beside it. If both are used equally, place them so they meet in the middle. See dual monitor configurations.
Sit-stand desks
Posture changes between sitting and standing, so check the screen at both heights. The arm needs enough range for comfortable viewing either way. More in our guide to workstation ergonomics.
Bifocal and progressive lens wearers
These users read through the lower part of their lenses, so a standard height makes them tip their head back. Lower the screen and tilt it back a little more. Some find dedicated computer glasses easier, which is a question for their optometrist.
Laptops
A laptop screen on the desk sits well below eye level. Pair it with a monitor at the right height and a separate keyboard, or raise the laptop on a tray beside the monitor.
Why fixed stands make screen height hard
A fixed stand sets the screen height by the monitor, not by the person in front of it. Many stands only tilt, so a tall user and a short user get the same screen.
That matters most on hot desks and shared desks, where a different person may sit down each day. An adjustable monitor arm lets each user move the screen to their own eye level in seconds, without tools. Read more on monitor arms versus stands and how teams plan monitor arm rollouts for corporate offices.
Monitor arms for the right monitor height
Three Atdec arms that set screen height, depth and tilt for single and dual desks, with each one's weight rating.
AW-ORA10-F
Ora 10 with F-clamp 3 to 10kg · 27 to 49-inchFor larger, heavier screens that need to sit lower and further back to stay comfortable.
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AWS-ORA2-F-B
Ora Duo with F-clamp 2 to 8kg per arm · up to 38-inchTwo independent arms, so dual screens sit at matching heights in a primary-secondary or symmetrical layout.
SEE AWS-ORA2-F-BTurning a screen to portrait raises its top edge, so the height needs resetting. See our vertical monitor guide.
Setting monitor height across a whole floor
The right height differs for every user. The hardware that gets them there should be the same on every desk.
One arm family for every desk
Single monitor arm solution for any combination of landscape and portrait monitors, so IT stocks one system for the whole floor.
Rotation where you want it
Rotation can be locked to 180 degrees or left free to turn a full 360, so arms and screens stop where IT sets them.
Quick to install at scale
Generous cable management bays, drop-on VESA head, post guide marks, and visual tension indication.
Easy to get approved
A 10-year warranty, local stock and engineering support, from an Australian-owned company designing mounts since 1998.
Case study
How Hines set up its Houston headquarters
Atdec AWMS-2-D13 dual monitor arms on benching desks, chosen for ergonomic adjustment across varied postures and focal distances, with fingertip height, depth and rotation controls.
Read the case studyAlso installed at Macquarie Bank, MinterEllison, Dicker Data and Service NSW. Planning a larger rollout? Read our guide to monitor arm rollouts for corporate offices.
Monitor height questions
What is the ideal monitor height?
The top of the screen should sit at or slightly below eye level when the user sits or stands upright. The eyes then look slightly down to the middle of the screen and the neck stays neutral. The optimal monitor height is personal, because it depends on the user's height, chair and desk. That is why an adjustable arm suits shared and hot desks better than a fixed stand.
How far away should a monitor be?
About an arm's length from the eyes is the widely accepted starting point. The user should read text comfortably without leaning in or squinting. Larger screens often sit a little further back, so the whole screen stays in view without turning the head. If people still lean in, check text scaling in the operating system before moving the monitor closer.
What height should dual monitors be?
Set both screens at the same height, with the tops at or slightly below eye level. If one screen does most of the work, centre it in front of the user and angle the second beside it. If both are used equally, place them so they meet in front of the user. Two independent arms make it easy to match heights when the monitors are different models.
Does monitor height change on a sit-stand desk?
If the arm clamps to the desk, the screen rises and falls with it, but posture changes between sitting and standing. Many users want a slightly different height or tilt when standing, so check the screen in both positions. An arm with toolless adjustment makes that change quick. On a pilot desk, ask the user after a few weeks whether they adjust it between positions.
Where should the monitor sit for someone who wears bifocals?
People with bifocal or progressive lenses read through the lower part of the lens. A screen at standard height makes them tip their head back to see it clearly. Lower the screen and tilt it back a little more, so they can look down through the reading part of the lens. Some users find dedicated computer glasses easier, which is worth raising with their optometrist.
Prove the right height on a real desk before your next rollout
Request a free Atdec monitor arm to test with your monitors and your team. It's yours to keep. We'll call first to match the arm to your screens, so you can judge it on a real desk before you set the site standard.