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BenQ Ergonomic Monitor Arm Review

11th December 2025 General Articles, Product News

A review of BenQ's new ergonomic monitor arm, the BSH01, where we evaluate its build quality, ease of setup and performance.



Introduction

Spoiler time... Four words are sufficient to describe BenQ's new monitor arm, and they are:

  1. Built
  2. Like
  3. A
  4. Tank.

In short it features a very premium build; super solid, great stability, sleek design, smooth adjustments, and excellent cable management. It's great!

Tech Specs

Here's what BenQ say about the BSH01:

  • Fits screens from 17 to 45 inches in size.
  • Supports screens from 2 to 20kg in weight.
  • VESA compatibility for 75x75mm and 100x100mm patterns.
  • Gas spring tested for 25,000 cycles.
  • Steel reinforcement plate for thin, glass, or fragile desks.
  • Tilt Range: +50° to -20°
  • Height Adjust: 22cm to 47.5cm (8.7’’ to 18.7’’)
  • Extension: 56.8cm (22.4’’)
  • Rotation: +180° to -180°
  • Weight: 4.4kg

There are actually two models of arms that BenQ have released: the Single arm (the BSH01 we're reviewing here) is available in Black and White, and there's is also a Dual arm model (the BDH01), which is only available in Black.

Build Quality and Performance

The build quality is absolutely top notch, and is the most stand-out aspect of the arm.

All the main components are made from a sturdy metal alloy, with a lovely looking (I'm inclined to say powder-) coating, and all the mating surfaces are very nicely machined and fit together with wonderful tolerances.

Furthermore, it's incredibly sturdy, with no hint of sag, drooping, wobbling, or rattling that is all too common on most monitor arms - truly a league above.

It mounts to your desk in one of two ways - the traditional c-clamp, with optional reinforcement plate for thin, glass, or fragile desks, but also will mount in a cable grommet through hole that many desks feature. Both options will mount to desks from 17-50mm thick, while the grommet mount will fit a 12-60mm diameter hole.

The gas strut has a preset tension level that should suit most monitors, but it also features a fine adjustment screw to really dial it in.

The included cable management is a nice touch to keep your power and signal cables up and out of the way - giving a nice clean desk, but maintaining full range of movement.

BenQ include a small reversible metal cam ring that lets you select between a full 360° range of swivel, or to limit it down to a 180° range of swivel. The former being great for a consultative type space where you need to show the monitor to someone across the desk from you, and the latter being good for if your desk is up against a wall to prevent damage to the wall.

180° mode 180° mode 360° mode 360° mode Maximum extension and height Maximum extension and height Horizontal extension and lowest height (monitor will sit on table) Horizontal extension and lowest height (monitor will sit on table) Vertical orientation maximum extension Vertical orientation maximum extension Vertical orientation pushed rearward Vertical orientation pushed rearward Vertical orientation - monitor sitting on table Vertical orientation - monitor sitting on table VESA mount plate carrier (arm side) VESA mount plate carrier (arm side) VESA mount plate (monitor side) VESA mount plate (monitor side)


Ease of Assembly and Instructions

BenQ provide some good (dare I say Ikea-style) pictographic instructions and all the required parts very nicely laid out in a long heat-segmented bag, with each compartment clearly labelled according to what step it's for (a lovely touch).

Following along with the instructions, you:

  1. Choose your mount options - Clamp or Grommet.
  2. Choose Desk Protection (optional but recommended) - makes it even more sturdy.
  3. Assemble your chosen mount option into the base 'foot' and mount it to your desk.
  4. Select your range of swing with the metal cam piece - 180° or 360° - and then insert the lower arm section onto the base, tightening the grub screw to fix it in place.
  5. Assemble the VESA mount plate carrier onto the top arm section with included bushings, and place top arm section onto bottom arm section, tightening the grub screw to fix it in place.
  6. Install VESA mount plate onto the monitor and install monitor onto arm.
  7. Optionally perform cable management with the 3 included cable management covers/guides.

Conclusion

In conclusion, BenQ’s BSH01 monitor arm is, quite simply, a standout piece of desk hardware. From its rock-solid premium construction, to its smooth and ample adjustability, it feels engineered with genuine care and longevity in mind. The thoughtful touches like the dual mounting options, a smart swivel-limiting cam, clean cable routing, and clear frustration-free assembly elevate it beyond the crowded field of generic monitor arms into a truly premium product.

If you’re looking for an arm that won’t sag, wobble, or loosen over time, and one that looks as refined as it performs, the BSH01 delivers in every category. Sure, it’s an investment, but one that truly does justify itself through great build quality and usability.

Please note the Ergo Arm is not sold separately and is only available when purchased at the same time as a BenQ monitor. 

BenQ Ergonomic Monitor Arm
BenQ Ergonomic Monitor Arm
With a weight capacity of up to 20kgs, the high quality Ergo Arm supports a wide range of monitors without sagging or slippage.
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