North Bayou
North Bayou F80 Gas Spring Single Monitor Arm
Overview
The North Bayou F80 is arguably the best-selling budget monitor arm globally, offering gas spring adjustability at a price point that rivals basic fixed arms. It supports monitors from 17 to 32 inches weighing up to 14.3 lbs (6.5 kg) with a smooth pneumatic lift system. The F80 features full articulation including 360° swivel, ±45° tilt, and 360° screen rotation for portrait mode. With built-in cable management and dual mounting options (C-clamp and grommet), it delivers 90% of the functionality of premium arms at under $30. It is especially popular in Vietnam and across Asia as the go-to budget monitor arm.
Key Highlights
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Best-value gas spring arm on the market — offers smooth height adjustment at a fraction of the cost of premium brands, extremely popular in Asian markets
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Supports monitors from 2.2 to 14.3 lbs (1.0–6.5 kg) — suitable for most 17–32 inch displays with a simple gas spring tension adjustment
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Full motion range: 360° rotation at the pole, +90°/-45° tilt, and 360° screen rotation for portrait mode
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Two mounting options: C-clamp (desk edge up to 3.5" / 89 mm) and grommet mount (hole diameter 0.4–2.8" / 10–70 mm)
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Built-in cable management channels keep wires organized and hidden along the arm
Technical Specifications
| Brand | North Bayou |
| Model | North Bayou F80 Gas Spring Single Monitor Arm |
| Weight Capacity | 2.2–14.3 lbs (1.0–6.5 kg) |
| VESA Compatibility | 75×75 mm and 100×100 mm |
| Max Monitor Size | 32 inches diagonal |
| Arm Reach | 18.1 inches (460 mm) from pole center to VESA plate |
| Vertical Range | 12.6 inches (320 mm) along the pole |
| Tilt Range | 90° upward / 45° downward |
| Mount Types | C-clamp (up to 3.5" / 89 mm thick) and grommet mount (0.4–2.8" / 10–70 mm hole) |
| Dimensions | 240 x 120 x 100 mm (9.4 x 4.7 x 3.9 in) — package; installed reach: 460 mm (18.1 in) from pole center to VESA plate |