Dual monitor arms vs stacked monitors: which side are you on?

I used to run two monitors on stands taking up my whole desk, but last month I switched to a stacked vertical setup with one arm and now I can fit my coffee and notebook in the same space, so which way actually works better for workflow and desk space?

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claire3785d ago

I feel like stacked monitors are great until you need to look up and down a bunch for spreadsheets or code, then it's a neck workout. Do you ever get tired tilting your head up to the top screen when you're deep in work?

stella3075d ago

Have you tried angling the top monitor down a bit more? I used to have the same problem with my neck until I propped the top screen on a taller stand and tilted it toward my face. Now I barely have to move my head, just my eyes, and it makes a huge difference during long coding sessions. Also, keeping the most used stuff on the bottom monitor helps, like I put my code editor down there and save the top for reference docs or logs. That way I'm not constantly looking up, just glancing occasionally. What kind of stand are you using for yours?