Monitor height and neck pain: the quick fix

If your neck aches by the afternoon, the screen is the first thing to check. A display that sits too low pulls your head forward for hours — and your neck pays for it.

At a glance

ProductBest forPriceWarranty
Aero Laptop StandAluminium, adjustable angle€ 39.952 years
Pulse Split KeyboardSplit & tented, wireless€ 89.952 years
Curve Ergonomic MouseVertical grip, wireless€ 44.952 years
Zenith Monitor RiserBamboo shelf, cable slot€ 59.952 years
Arc Single Monitor ArmGas-spring, full motion€ 79.952 years

Where the screen should sit

Looking straight ahead, your eyes should meet the top third of the screen, about an arm's length away.

Fixing a laptop

Lift the laptop on a stand and plug in an external keyboard and mouse.

Fixing a monitor

Use a riser, or a monitor arm to fine-tune height, tilt and distance.

FAQ

My screen is at eye level but my neck still hurts — why?

Check distance (about an arm's length), that you're not tilting the screen back, and increase the font size instead of leaning in.

Is a monitor arm better than a riser?

An arm gives finer adjustment and frees desk space; a riser is simpler and adds storage. Both solve height.

General guidance, not medical advice. Persistent or sharp pain is worth discussing with a doctor or physiotherapist.