Head-to-head · Accessories
Anti-Glare Privacy Screen Filter vs LX Desk Mount Monitor Arm
Two picks from our home office catalog, compared side-by-side by price tier, features, and suggested uses.
Kensington
Anti-Glare Privacy Screen Filter
Typically under $100
The under-$60 fix for HIPAA-adjacent worries. Anyone off-axis sees black. Not perfect for color work, but for PHI or client notes it does what it promises.
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Ergotron
LX Desk Mount Monitor Arm
Typically under $250
The monitor arm you buy once. Ergotron's constant-force gas spring means your monitor floats to exactly where you push it and can be adjusted as your setup changes. The VIVO is fine; the LX is furniture-grade.
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At a glance
| Brand | Kensington | Ergotron |
| Category | Accessories | Accessories |
| Price tier | budget | splurge |
| Current price | Typically under $100 | Typically under $250 |
| Best for | therapist, doctor, accountant | developer, creative, accountant |
Anti-Glare Privacy Screen Filter
Pros
- +Truly private off-axis
- +Anti-glare too
- +Sized for standard laptops
Cons
- −Dims the screen ~15%
- −Not great for shared color work
LX Desk Mount Monitor Arm
Pros
- +10-year warranty
- +Holds up to 34" / 25 lb
- +Buttery-smooth adjustment
- +Cable management built-in
Cons
- −3x the price of a VIVO
- −Single-monitor (dual model exists)
- −Heavy — verify desk edge