Portable Monitor Stand VESA Mount 3inch Bracket Swivel Tilt Ball Joint Telescopic Pole and Foldable Tripod Portable Monitor Holder with 75mm VESA Mount FL11B

Works. The ball joint angle thing needs a more stable solution. Their instructions work... but seems a bit less finicky designs is over due.

Pros. it folds up into a compact package. Relatively heavy duty but light weight.Cons. The plastic nut doesn't tighten like it should. Its a challenge to tighten it enough to keep the monitor from tilting, even from just the weight of the power and HDMI cable.

I was trying to use this for a large (17") portable monitor. Maybe it was too big for this stand. The knob that tightens the ball & socket snapped when I was trying to tighten it. I could never get the whole thing to tighten enough to robustly hold up the monitor and keep it at a fixed angle without it drooping down.I do like that it is a smart form factor, very compact and light, and has a lot of flexibility to adjust the height and angle (when it works). It's just not sturdy/robust enough (at least for a heavier/larger portable screen). I hope they keep working on the craftsmanship because with some tweaks, I could see this being a good product.

Supports an 8lb dual-screen vertical folding monitor with 18.5 inch screens. However, it was pretty wobbly with this weight - I don't think I'd fully trust it holding above 5 lbs. Still, I think this works pretty well and is super light. The telescoping is nice and it's quite easy to set up. I'm a bit concerned about the ball that fits into the VESA mount reliably holding it at all angles - it hasn't failed for me, but seems like it could slip out if enough pressure is applied.

I mean it fits with the vesa mount, and it goes pretty high, and it weighs next to nothing, but if you knock your desk by mistake it's going to fall over

This is a great concept. A monitor stand that packs up to about the size of a selfie stick is a useful thing to have. I do think there are some design decisions here that make it suitable really for smaller monitors, but with the right setup it can be useful.I'll talk about its build from the top down. The VESA plate is plastic. It is sturdy enough, but I think even a stamped metal plate would be a better choice here. The plate is on a stem to a simple ball mount that gives a lot of positioning flexibility, although for most traditional monitor uses you're going to want something that's mostly off to the side. All the other positions the ball joint could be in would have the monitor facing up, which isn't often going to be useful.The pole is metal (aluminum I think) with three twist locking sections. The twist locks do require a bit of force to lock completely, and every other piece of the mount is threaded on so it's possible to accidentally twist the head or the base off instead of unlocking a section depending on how you are holding it. When fully extended it's really quite tall, although with such a narrow base the stability goes down as the height increases.The base again will draw a parallel to a selfie stick. It has three freely hinged tripod legs with a central bolt that can tighten them for more restricted adjustment. The legs will fold to the same diameter as the pole above, or stick out but not lock in position - only held by the friction from the bolt or the stops of their travel in the hinge and the weight of the stand and monitor pushing down. The most stable configuration with a monitor is to make sure that you have one foot extending straight forward, perpendicular to the monitor, as all the weight is on the monitor side so the further forward you can get the support the better. The base does thread on with standard 1/4-20 threads, so it is possible to make this much more stable by attaching to something like a desk clamp if you have one.The best monitors for use with this will be the thinnest and lightest monitors possible. The support base is so narrow that you want the weight of the monitor as close to the center post as possible. Something like a USB-C portable monitor would be best, though not many of those come with VESA mounting holes.This is a neat idea but it has its limitations. Its small size limits its capacity, so it's best with small size displays. Its small footprint makes it less stable, so limiting monitor size and using it only on a sturdy base are helpful. I would worry that something like a folding table could wobble too much and upset its balance, so that limits it as far as maybe an easily packable display stand for trade shows. It feels like a really nice webcam stand with a VESA plate added on to the top. A simple hinged plate that pivots for the up-down angle but is closer to the center of gravity would help with stability. Or even a heavier flat disc base like I have on some microphone stands would make it a much more stable monitor holder. So it's a close solution, but not a perfect one. It seems expensive for something with as many limitations as it has - or for parts to be frankensteined together with other things on hand to make a better solution. A more stable base would make it a more confident stand.If you have a portable monitor with VESA mounting holes, this is great. If you don't, try to get the option with the adjustable clamp head. This is less suitable for a traditional monitor - it can work but might not be stable. $30 feels like a bit much for what you get here unless this meets a specific need you have to display a small monitor and require the most packable stand possible.

When first opening the box this looks really flimsy. It's more stable than it looks. Still, I was really disappointed that the 75mm VESA plate was made of plastic and not metal. If I wanted a plastic VESA plate I would 3D print one. The double ended ball joint is metal. The tripod and pole are similar to what you find with most selfie sticks. I would not use this for anything heavier than an iPad. Even then, lower is better. Which is a good thing because the mechanism to raise and lower the pole requires a twisting motion, most of the time when I try to use it I end up twisting the ball joint, not the stick. Overall, does it do what it says? Yes. Should you pay more than $10 for it? No.

The tripod design of this stand is lightweight, portable, and sturdy. Also, the included bracket and screws are a plus, as most portable monitors don’t come with these two accessories. Overall, this monitor stand seems to be the best I’ve ever purchased and should last for a while.