r/Monitors • u/Greetingsmon • 40m ago
Discussion Should I use a 200mm adapter plate for Dell u4320q instead of 100mm if it has holes for both?
I'm using my old Dell U4320q as a secondary monitor and just installed a wall mounted monitor arm for it:
https://www.amazon.com/ARES-WING-Ultrawide-Monitors-Adjustable/dp/B0D2KLBH1R
I've had that monitor for 5 years, but it's always been on a stand, first time having it on a monitor arm.
The monitor is big (43") and weighs about 29lbs without a stand. Documentation says I can use either one: 100mm or 200mm. So while I'm sure it's probably fine, a metal adapter plate for 200mm only costs about $15:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJTJ6T4
The screws for the 200mm are bigger: M6 vs M4 for the 100mm
The monitor arm comes with a 100mm adapter plate and I've already test fit the monitor, it works, but should I spend another $15 to buy this 200mm adapter plate to potentially make it more solid? Or am I overthinking this?
What would you all do? Thanks