The fit comparison
Compare the published fit limits
Use the published platform, height and load to shortlist a fit. Measure the actual monitor stand and the space for plugs.
Scroll across the table for every fit check.
| Model | Platform | Height | Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duronic DM052-2 glass riser For a shallower platform | 56 × 24 cm | 9–10.5 cm | 20 kg listed |
| Duronic DM06-2 AW walnut-effect riser For a deeper base | 30 cm deep | About 16 cm | 10 kg listed |
Measure the entire footprint of the monitor base
Place the stand on paper and trace the points that carry weight. Include the tips of a V-shaped stand and any rear foot. Measure front to back and side to side at the largest points. A riser advertised at 24 cm deep can be unsuitable if the stand reaches 25 cm or needs to be turned. Test the base facing your working position.
Add room for ports and cable bends at the back, and check the clear edge inside any rounded or bevelled part of the platform. All feet should have full support. If the riser itself needs to sit forward because of a plug or wall, mark its new position and check where the screen face ends up. Use a taped layout to compare this with your usable desk depth.
Duronic DM052-2 for a 24 cm platform
The black glass DM052-2 has a 56 × 24 cm platform, a listed height of 9–10.5 cm and a 20 kg load limit. Weigh the whole unit that will sit on the shelf, including the original monitor stand. Follow the instructions for the glass platform and check its feet sit fully on a stable desk.
For a shallower platform
Duronic DM052-2 glass riser
A 24 cm-deep glass platform with adjustable feet to set a small range of screen lift.
Check the entire base and the glass platform’s instructions, including the weight of the screen with its stand.
- 56 × 24 cm platform
- 9–10.5 cm height
- 20 kg listed load
Mock up the screen height before buying. If your screen is already close to the desired position, even 9 cm can be more lift than you need. Measure the opening between the riser legs before assuming a keyboard will slide under. Include the height of its keys and any wrist rest.
Duronic DM06-2 AW for a deeper base
The antique walnut-effect DM06-2 AW has a 30 cm-deep platform, a published load limit of 10 kg and an overall height of about 16 cm. The maker’s title and detailed specifications give different widths. Confirm the outer width for the large AW listing before choosing it for a narrow desk or alcove.
For a deeper base
Duronic DM06-2 AW walnut-effect riser
The large walnut-effect shelf provides a 30 cm-deep platform with storage space under the centre.
Allow for the leg positions and confirm the shelf width on the exact variant before ordering.
- 30 cm platform depth
- About 16 cm overall height
- 10 kg listed load
A 30 cm platform on a 50 cm top leaves 20 cm in front if its rear edge sits flush. A 4 cm gap behind it reduces that to 16 cm. Put the keyboard and mouse in that area and check hand position. Storage under the shelf may free desk area when you pack away, while the shelf legs can still take up room when you work.
Check viewing height and storage together
Look at the part of the screen you read most and test the new height. Use a stable mock-up only if it can support the screen safely. Check whether you can sit back and read at the new distance. If the riser would push the screen too close, compare the original stand at a lower setting or a freestanding mount with a smaller approved base.
Measure the space you intend to use under the riser independently from platform size. Note the opening between legs, the lowest part of the underside and the place where cables enter. A shelf that is 56 cm wide outside may offer much less usable space between its supports.
If the original base still takes up too much of the top, compare a monitor arm and riser on the same desk.
Common questions
How deep should a monitor riser be?
Allow full support for the monitor base in its working orientation. Check usable platform edges and the rear space for cables.
Can a monitor base overhang the riser?
Choose a platform that fully supports its feet and follows the riser maker’s loading instructions.
Do I include the monitor stand in the weight?
Yes. Count the screen, base and other items resting on the riser.
Will my keyboard fit underneath?
Measure the clear space between the legs and to the underside, including any wrist rest and cable bend.
How do I know how much lift to buy?
Measure the difference between the current and preferred screen position. Allow for any height adjustment on the original stand.
Sources and selection
Sources and Amazon UK listings checked in November 2026. This guide uses published specifications and fitting guidance. The DM06-2 AW sources agree on depth and load. Check the width of the large AW variant with Duronic.