The fit comparison
Compare the published fit limits
Compare the published fit limits. Match the exact screen, supplied mount revision and desk before choosing. All use 75 × 75 or 100 × 100 mm VESA fixings.
Scroll across the table for every fit check.
| Mount | Screen | Weight | Base footprint | Height check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duronic DM15D1 A broad freestanding base | 13–32″ | Up to 8 kg | 36 × 22 cm published UK footprint | 40 cm overall; centre range not published |
| VIVO STAND-V001H A larger freestanding envelope | 13–32″ standard; up to 38″ ultrawide | Up to 22 lb (about 10 kg) | 39.4 × 27.9 cm, converted from inches | 45.7 cm pole; centre range not published |
| ErGear EGCM2 A square glass-base alternative | 13–32″ | Up to 8 kg | 25 × 25 cm U sibling; confirm E variant | Confirm E variant centre-height range |
When a freestanding mount solves the problem
A freestanding VESA mount rests on the desktop instead of gripping its edge. It can be useful when a rear rail blocks a clamp, the furniture maker does not permit an arm attachment, or you need a removable setup without drilling. It can also replace an awkward original stand with one whose footprint suits the way you arrange the desk.
It is still a stand, with a base that takes up surface area. It does not deliver all the space-saving benefits of a desk arm, and it must support the monitor in the positions permitted by its maker. Compare it with the original stand first. If that already adjusts to a comfortable height and leaves room for your keyboard, replacing it may add little.
For an unfamiliar worktop, confirm the desk’s overall load capacity and stability even though no clamp is involved. A narrow shelf, bowed surface or unstable folding table can remain unsuitable. See desktop materials and mounting if you are deciding between attachment types.
Choose a base shape that fits your working space
Duronic DM15D1: a broad footprint
The DM15D1 is a straightforward replacement for a compatible single screen. The UK manufacturer page publishes a 36 × 22 cm footprint. Make a paper rectangle of that size and place it where the stand would sit. Keep the keyboard, mouse, notebook and screen face in their normal working positions during this trial.
A broad freestanding base
Duronic DM15D1
A replacement upright stand for one compatible screen when you cannot attach a clamp. The published UK base footprint gives you a useful starting point for a paper template.
Use the manual-backed 8 kg limit and ±15° tilt; some manufacturer page text conflicts. UK published base is 36 × 22 cm. Confirm the current variant dimensions and desired screen-centre height before ordering.
- 13–32″
- Up to 8 kg
- VESA 75 × 75 or 100 × 100 mm
Use the manual-backed 8 kg load limit and ±15° tilt when assessing it. Some lower text on the manufacturer page conflicts with those values, so do not use the higher claims as extra capacity. Confirm the current listed base dimensions if your layout depends on a close fit.
VIVO STAND-V001H: more room for a larger compatible screen
The black V001H has a published base of 15.5 × 11 inches, approximately 39.4 × 27.9 cm. That is a noticeably deeper footprint than the Duronic’s published UK rectangle. Its broader size and load envelope may suit a screen outside the smaller stand’s range, but the extra capacity does not make the base easier to place on a shallow desk.
A larger freestanding envelope
VIVO STAND-V001H
A steel base and upright support a standard screen or a compatible wider display without using the desk edge. Its larger footprint needs a deliberate place among your keyboard and cables.
The base is about 39.4 × 27.9 cm and the pole about 45.7 cm. Pole length is not usable VESA-centre height. Keep the display within the maker’s allowed position so the assembly remains stable.
- 13–32″ standard; up to 38″ ultrawide
- Up to 22 lb (about 10 kg)
- VESA 75 × 75 or 100 × 100 mm
VIVO describes standard screens up to 32 inches and compatible ultrawides up to 38 inches. Check the exact screen’s weight, shape and allowed position. A wider or deeper monitor changes the balance of the complete assembly, so do not assume every display below the weight limit is suitable at every angle.
ErGear EGCM2: a square-base alternative
The ErGear is worth comparing when a square base fits your arrangement better than a wide, shallow footprint. The Amazon UK listing is the EGCM2-E family. The manufacturer’s U sibling gives a 25 × 25 cm base and shares E/U instructions, but confirm the exact E variant dimensions before relying on that footprint.
A square glass-base alternative
ErGear EGCM2
A single-screen freestanding stand with a tempered-glass base. It offers a different base shape from the broad Duronic and VIVO options when arranging a compact desktop.
The UK listing is the EGCM2-E family. The manufacturer’s U sibling publishes a 25 × 25 cm base; confirm that dimension on the E listing and supplied manual. Inspect the glass and use a flat, stable surface.
- 13–32″
- Up to 8 kg
- VESA 75 × 75 or 100 × 100 mm
Its tempered-glass base needs a sound, flat surface and careful handling. Inspect it before assembly and follow the supplied instructions. This glass base should not be confused with permission to clamp an unrelated arm to a glass desktop; those are different structural arrangements.
Check VESA-centre height, not just pole length
An overall stand height or pole length is not the same as the usable height of the monitor’s mounting centre. The head, collar and end clearances can reduce the available range. A monitor whose VESA holes sit well above or below the casing centre also changes where the top edge ends up.
Measure the screen position you need while seated. One useful method is to record your desired top-edge height above the desk, then subtract the distance from the top edge to the centre of the VESA pattern. If the desired top edge is 45 cm above the desktop and the VESA centre is 18 cm below it, the required centre height is 27 cm. These are illustrative measurements; use your own screen and viewing position.
Ask the stand maker for the usable VESA-centre range if it is not published. Neither a “40 cm overall height” nor an “18-inch pole” proves that your required centre position is available. Our VESA guide explains how to identify the mounting centre and any recess restrictions.
Keep the screen in the permitted balance envelope
Freestanding mounts depend on the whole assembly remaining stable over the base. Follow the allowed mounting positions, screen size and weight limits. Do not add an extension arm, offset adapter or heavy accessory unless the manufacturer approves the complete configuration. Extra reach can move the load towards or beyond the base edge.
Check that cables have slack and cannot pull on the screen as the desk moves or a chair catches a lead. Keep the base fully on the surface, clear of an edge or uneven joint. On a height-adjustable desk, assess the arrangement at both heights, including how much it moves during normal typing.
A final layout check
Before tightening the screen to the stand, compare the supplied screws and spacers with the monitor instructions. Support the display while adjusting a mechanical height collar. Place the keyboard in its real working position and confirm that the base does not force you to reach further forward.
If a replacement stand would still bring the screen too close, review desk depth and the single-arm options instead. Choose an attachment only after the furniture maker confirms it is suitable; the fact that a freestanding base is inconvenient does not make a clamp safe.
If the wall is suitable and you need the desk surface clear, compare wall-mounted arms by load and wall-to-screen reach.
Common questions
Does a freestanding monitor mount need VESA holes?
These three mounts do. Match the screen’s 75 × 75 or 100 × 100 mm pattern, mounting recess and specified fasteners. A non-VESA adapter needs explicit approval for the complete arrangement.
Is a freestanding stand better for a hollow desktop?
It avoids a concentrated clamp, which may help where clamping is not approved. The desk must still support the complete load on a flat, stable surface, and the stand must suit the monitor.
Does pole height tell me how high my screen will sit?
No. Ask for the usable VESA-centre range and account for the position of the holes on your screen. Overall height and pole length include space that may not be available to the mounting head.
Can I put the base partly over the desk edge?
No. Use the base fully supported on the surface and follow its permitted screen positions. A partial overhang or uneven support can compromise stability.
Will a new freestanding mount save space?
Possibly, if its base fits your keyboard and notebook layout better than the original stand. Compare paper templates of both footprints and check where the screen face will sit.
Sources and selection
Specifications and Amazon UK configurations reviewed in November 2026. Recommendations compare published fit information. Check the current listing and instructions supplied with the exact model.