Optimal monitor height: How to correctly adjust the height of your screen

Published on: 2 October 2025

The optimal monitor height is based on your eye level. The top of your screen should ideally be at or slightly below eye level. This prevents your head from being permanently tilted upward or downward. If you use more than one monitor, the primary display should be centered, and the additional monitors should tilt slightly to the side.

In this blog you will find the why the how and the what for the most ideal height of your monitor with monitor arm.

Why is it important to adjust the monitor height correctly?

An incorrectly adjusted screen height can quickly lead to tension and discomfort. If the monitor is too low, your head tilts downward, causing neck pain. If it's too high, it places greater strain on your shoulders. To avoid tension in your neck and back, consider using a high-quality monitor mount. This allows you to individually adjust the optimal height and position of your screen based on your sitting distance.

Vogel’s monitor mounts for optimal screen height

Monitor mounts for the wall or desk in particular offer maximum flexibility and allow ergonomic adjustment to your sitting posture.

The right screen height for a wall mounted monitor

With a wall mount, you save space on your desk and can mount your monitor directly to the wall at the perfect height. You can easily rotate your monitor from left to right or move it up or down to adjust the height.

Adjust monitor height correctly directly at the desk

Our desk mounts are attached using a desk clamp. The dynamic mount allows for even adjustable height after installation. You can also tilt or swivel your screen with minimal effort, allowing you to set the optimal screen height.

How to raise your monitor correctly

If your screen is currently too low, there are several solutions. You can use a monitor riser. However, their main disadvantage is that they only raise the screen to a fixed height.

Vogel's monitor mounts are pivotable and height-adjustable, offering you maximum flexibility. This allows you to precisely set the optimal monitor height, which will improve your posture in the long term and ensure comfortable working. If you want to flexibly adjust multiple screens independently of each other, our dual-screen monitor arms are the best solution for you.

Correct screen height for your home office and gaming setup

The correct screen height is crucial for an ergonomic sitting posture, and not just in the office. Whenever you sit in front of the screen, ensure that the top edge of your monitor is at or slightly below your eye level. When setting up your home office, use a high-quality monitor bracket to create an ergonomic workspace. Our monitor mounts are also perfect for your professional gaming setup. With a flexible mount, you can adjust the height of your monitor to the correct height for back-friendly work or gaming.

Why choose Vogel’s products to mount your monitor?

Vogel’s monitor arms and brackets are easy to install and were manufactured and tested for maximum safety. All our monitor mounts are TÜV certified and were tested to hold three times their maximum weight capacity. Vogel’s MOMO series consist of a range of different monitor arms for your desk that can be configured for different work or gaming setups.