Heavy Monitors. Light Touch.
The M8.1 is Humanscale's most capable monitor arm, designed for professional displays up to 19.5kg. The same patented internal spring mechanism used in the M2.1 scales up to handle the heaviest screens with the same effortless one-finger repositioning. No gas. No degradation. Just consistent performance for 15 years.
Humanscale M8.1 Monitor Arm
For Displays That Demand More
The M8.1 is the arm of choice for architects, video editors, colour graders, and anyone running large-format professional displays. Its extended reach and robust construction handle screens that standard arms simply can't. The integrated cable management keeps even complex multi-cable setups looking clean.
Humanscale M8.1 Technical Specifications
| Weight Capacity | 2.7 – 12.7 kg (single) / 1.25 – 11.2 kg (dual) |
| Screen Size | Up to 36" |
| VESA Compatibility | 75×75 mm, 100×100 mm |
| Reach | 481 – 604 mm |
| Height Adjustment | 252 mm |
| Tilt | +80° / −15° |
| Pan / Rotation | 180° |
| Mounting | Desk clamp, grommet, bolt-through |
| Screens Supported | 1 or 2 |
| Notable Features | Weight-compensating spring, Smart Stop, Quick Release joints, counterbalance indicator, rubberised cable management, M/Connect 3 & M/Power compatible |
HUMANSCALE M8.1 MONITOR ARM
The Professional's Monitor Arm
19.5kg capacity. 15-year warranty. One-finger adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
The M8.1 is designed for large professional monitors: typically 27 to 40 inches: weighing between 4.5kg and 19.5kg. It's popular with architects, designers, and video professionals.
The M8.1 has a higher weight capacity (19.5kg vs 11.3kg), a longer reach (508mm vs 432mm), and a more robust arm construction. Both use the same internal spring mechanism and carry a 15-year warranty.
Yes, the M8.1 is compatible with any monitor that has a VESA 75x75 or 100x100mm mounting pattern, regardless of resolution.
Humanscale offers a dual-arm version of the M8.1. Contact Chair Dinkum on 02 9640 0642 for pricing and availability.
