A monitor arm lifts your screen off the desk, puts it at the right eye level, and gives you back the surface underneath.
Agile Office Furniture offers a range of single arms and laptop arms.
The Kardo Single Monitor Arm is one of the most popular options here, and for good reason. It holds monitors up to 27" and 12.5kg, and comes with a 5-year warranty.
Who This Range Is For
This range suits anyone who spends the better part of a day in front of a screen.
In a fast-paced CBD office or on a commercial floor near Wynyard Quarter, a monitor arm is often part of the standard fit-out alongside a sit-stand desk.
At home, from a spare bedroom in Titirangi to a converted garage in Papakura, it’s one of the more practical ergonomic upgrades you can make without replacing the whole setup.
It’s also a sensible addition for anyone using a sit-stand desk. When the desk height changes throughout the day, the screen needs to move with it. A monitor arm makes that adjustment quick.
What Are Monitor Arms?
A monitor arm is an adjustable mount that holds your screen above the desk, allowing you to position it without relying on its own stand.
Most arms attach to the desk in one of two ways: a clamp that grips the edge of the desk, or a grommet mount that fits through a cable port hole.
Both are stable, and the right choice depends on your desk type and how much clearance you have at the edge.
Why Monitor Arms Matter
Eye level matters more than most people realise until their neck reminds them at the end of a long day.
A monitor that’s too low pulls your head down and compresses the cervical spine over hours of use. A monitor arm puts the top of the screen at or just below eye level, which is where it should be for most people.
There’s a practical desk management benefit too.
A monitor on its own stand has a fixed footprint that eats into the surface you’re actually working on. Lifting it off the desk on an arm gives you that surface back, which makes a real difference on a 1500mm desk in a home office or a benched setup in an open-plan CBD office.
For anyone using a sit-stand desk, the argument is even stronger.
Adjusting the desk height without adjusting the screen defeats the purpose. A monitor arm lets you do both in seconds, instead of leaving the screen at a compromise height all day.
A Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Monitor Arm in NZ
Start with your monitor’s weight and size.
Most single arms in this range support monitors up to 27" and 12.5kg, which covers the majority of modern flat-screen displays. If your monitor is larger or heavier, check the specific product specs before ordering.
Check how your desk is set up before choosing a mounting method.
A desk clamp works on most standard desks and doesn’t require drilling or modification. A grommet mount goes through a cable port hole, ideal for desks that already have one and gives a cleaner finish.
Think about whether you need a single or dual arm.
If you run two screens regularly, a dual arm keeps both at the right height and reduces the cable clutter that comes with two separate stands. If you use a laptop alongside a monitor, the Kardo Laptop Monitor Arm handles that combination cleanly.
Finally, think about finish.
Black, white, and silver are the standard options across this range, and matching the arm to your desk frame keeps the setup looking considered, not assembled from whatever was available.
Why Buy From Agile
Single and laptop monitor arm options, covering most home and commercial setups
VESA mounting at 75x75mm and 100x100mm, covering the standard hole patterns on most modern monitors
Monitors up to 27" and 12.5kg supported on the Kardo single arm
Quick-release VESA plates with thumb screws for straightforward monitor attachment
Integrated cable management along the arm to keep cords tidy
Black, white, and silver finishes across the range to match most desk frames
Warranty of 5 to 15 years
Free metro delivery to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and other main NZ centres
Payment options including credit card, bank transfer, and Afterpay
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Faq
It lets you adjust the height, tilt, and angle of your screen to match your eye level and seating position, which reduces neck and back strain from looking down at a fixed-height monitor all day.
A desk clamp grips the edge of the desk without drilling. A grommet mount fits through a cable port hole for a cleaner finish.
VESA is the standard hole pattern on the back of a monitor that the arm attaches to. Arms in this range support 75x75mm and 100x100mm patterns, which cover most modern monitors.
The Kardo range supports monitors weighing up to 12.5kg, which covers most modern flat-screen displays. Other ranges have a weight capacity of 2-9kg per arm.
A gas spring arm uses internal gas pressure to support the monitor’s weight, making it easy to reposition with minimal effort. Most arms in this range use gas spring or gas-assisted mechanisms.
Yes, and they’re especially useful on sit-stand desks. When the desk height changes, the monitor adjusts with it, instead of staying at a fixed position.
Yes. Most arms in this range have integrated cable management clips or channels along the arm to keep cords routed neatly.
Reach varies by model. Shorter arms fit standard desks; longer arms suit deeper desks or shared workstations. Check the specific product specs if reach is a priority.
Black, white, and silver are the standard finishes across this range, matching most desk frame colours.
Many gas spring arms require an Allen wrench/hex key to adjust the tension for the monitor’s specific weight. Tools are usually included.
