BEST iPAD SWING ARM STAND ON THE MARKET… PERIOD!
I can make that bold claim because I literally purchased ALL of the most popular “Swing Arm” desk mount iPad stands on Amazon in my hunt for the ultimate desk mounted adjustable “Swing Arm” product. The prices of these stands typically range from as low as $25.00 up to $49.95 for the “Jusmo LS31”. And then we have this product at the very top of the cost range, all alone at $99.99.With the price of this one being double the cost of the Jusmo L31, I was reluctant to spend over 100 bucks for something like this, but after trying and returning the first half dozen of the cheaper alternatives due to various FAILS, I decided to go ahead and purchase this stand. All the while fully expecting this one to be no better than something like the Jusmo L31 at twice the price.BOY WAS I WRONG!!!Long story short… This stand is worth every penny of that 100 bucks just based on the quality of the components alone! But it goes much deeper than that! This thing has a ton of positives going for it with basically only (1) negative which many other reviewers here have already touched on…That being the stiffness of the arm joints and the lack of user adjustable tensioners to dial in the ideal amount of tension for a smooth and easy arm movement front to back, while having enough tension to hold the iPad in place without It slowly sagging down over time due to gravity. (Something a lot of the cheaper stands suffered from with my iPad Air 5.) This stand simply does not offer the ability to loosen the arm joints, so you are not going to be able to grab your iPad and effortlessly pull the arm out towards you, or push it back into a stowed position either. Attempting that is likely to either tip the table over you have this thing bolted to, or your iPad is going to come off the stand in your hands due to the excessive amount of force required to get those super stiff arm joints to move!The best solution is to adjust the arm to the point that you have a good forward facing position at your work area, and then hopefully be able to swing the arm along the desk clamp pivot point while adjusting the mounting plate the iPad is attached to at the same time for your “STOWED” position. (Have a look at the attached photos showing my final setup next to my Arm Chair in my living room)We have listed the only major CON of this product, so lets now list all the PROs:1) Mates to the back of the iPad Air 5 seamlessly!!! Magnets are nice and strong and the mounting plate perfectly matches the dimensions of the iPad’s chassis. In my case, it also nicely matches the “Space Gray” color of my iPad Air.2) SOLID all metal components add up to an incredibly robust look and feel. The materials used to make this stand are all of the highest quality and it shows everywhere. It also weighs twice as much as any of the other stands I tested, but that is a very good thing in this case. An overbuilt and over engineered Swing Arm iPad stand is long overdue if you ask me!3) Solid metal mounting plate doubles as a HEAT SINK! — A fringe benefit to the all metal mounting plate is how well it helps to dissipate any heat coming off the back of the iPad during heavy use cases. I have really noticed a difference here and this feature is unique to this product because all the other stands I tested employed a “Plastic Clamp” design to hold the iPad onto the stand. The magnetic attachment design on this stand is far superior to that more common approach and makes the user experience far more satisfying with a solid feeling of quality whenever you adjust the iPad into position. It is also much easier to remove from the stand. Just pull it towards you and the iPad pops right off into your hands! VERY APPLE LIKE! Classy!4) YishanDirect (seller) is A CLASS ACT! … I wrote to them through the seller contact section here on Amazon complaining about the arm tension issue and asking why they did not provide any way for the user to adjust the tension. They replied to me in less than (2) hours and after I messaged them. Their response to my complaint was to offer to send me another brand new personally inspected stand free of charge. Based on my issues, they suspected that the one I received was either a customer return or it somehow got past their QC process. According to the seller rep I conversed with in this exchange, each stand is thoroughly inspected and the arm tension is set at a “sweet spot” between being too tight while also being firm enough that the iPad will never sag down due to gravity over years of constant use.I just got a followup email from them as I was typing up this review confirming that my replacement stand has been shipped along with a UPS tracking number. They are not asking that I return the original stand to them either. Apparently, I am free to keep it as a backup, give it away to a friend or family member or whatever. I could theoretically return the original back to Amazon for a refund and essentially get this stand for FREE!But that idea just doesn’t sit well or feel right with me. Based on the overall quality of this product and the impressive customer service I have received from the seller, I believe in supporting companies that go the extra mile like this. So I have no problem spending $102 bucks for something this well made and functional. Even if it took a bit of messaging back and forth to finally end up with what I want.But even with the current stand I have and it’s over the top arm tension, once I got everything positioned and adjusted for my use case, it is working out very well indeed! In fact, I would be more than happy using this original stand as-is! Once you get the arm adjusted to work with your setup, you really don’t need to keep messing with it. Like I said above… I just pivot the entire stand where it attaches to the desk mounting clamp assembly, while rotating the iPad back into horizontal alignment in the stowed position. Same goes for swinging the iPad back over to the left and positioned over the right armrest of my chair from the previous stowed position. The only component that needs to be physically adjusted between these two positions is the mounting plate and attached iPad.UPDATE to COME SOON! When my replacement stand arrives, I will update this review to cover the difference in overall arm performance compared to this unit I received from Amazon.Stay tuned!

Perfect solution for hands free use
I use this mount for streaming audio on my tablet to a large home stereo system.Tablet feels secured and solid with magnetic option.Durable build qualityI would definitely purchase again. This was something I’ve really enjoyed having.

The best one I’ve found so far
This mount is fantastic and works well with my iPad and my overall setup with the iMac. May be a bit stiff, but I’ve tried others where I’ve had to re-tighten constantly and was a pain to deal with so this one solved that headache for me. I don’t really move it much so I love the stiffness.

The build quality of this iPad stand is exceptional! It’s made from high-quality materials that feel sturdy and durable. It clamps nicely to the back edge of my desk, and I sometimes use it as a second monitor to my Macbook.It has a long arm and is freely adjustable, allowing me to find the perfect angle and height for my iPad. This has improved my ergonomics significantly – I no longer have to hunch over my tablet for hours which has alleviated strain on my neck and shoulders. It’s made a noticeable difference in my overall comfort during long work or leisure sessions.The stand securely holds my iPad in place with strong magnets, preventing any wobbling or accidental falls.Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase.

Its really sturdy and the magnet is really strong. Great product!

Edit (May 13, 2024)—The reseller reached out and offered a refund versus replacement and I opted for a replacement which they sent promptly. I’m very pleased with this resolution and have updated my review. My second stand is holding strong.—- original review:I thought this was the greatest thing and bought 2. Well one of them just sitting there (like it had been for the past 2 months in a position similar to their product picture) snapped suddenly out of nowhere and took down my iPad 11″ with it, fortunately the iPad only got some scratches but no damage to screen or body. I’m not sure if I was just unlucky or that my other one will break at some point too, so I’ve taken the iPad off that for now and will watch. Too bad there’s no warranty on this…